Concord Families,

We just completed our first full week of school and many routines and systems are starting to run pretty smooth. Many of you may have noticed that our dismissal process is getting wrapped up around 3:45 pm. (What a celebration). We are also excited to share that our buses seem to be arrive on a pretty regular schedule. We closed out last week with all students being on their bus and off campus by 4 pm. While we have some room to improve, we are really happy with how things are going.

Classroom teachers have begun sending out communication regarding grade level curriculum and details regarding your child's classroom this year. All families should be looped in my the end of the week! Please reach out to the teacher with questions!

Brian and Liz

We kindly request your assistance in ensuring that your student arrives at school on time. Timely drop-offs are essential not only for your child's academic progress but also for the overall classroom experience. Arriving on time allows students to settle in, participate in morning routines, and engage fully in the day's activities from the very beginning.

Here are a few tips to help streamline the drop-off process:

• Set a Routine: Establish a consistent morning routine that allows for ample time to get ready and reach school without feeling rushed.

• Plan Ahead: Prepare lunches, backpacks, and any necessary materials the night before to avoid last-minute delays.

• Traffic Awareness: Be mindful of traffic patterns and consider leaving a bit earlier during peak congestion times.

• Open Communication: If unexpected circumstances do arise that might lead to a late arrival, please communicate with the school's front office or your child's teacher to inform them of the situation.

We will be conducting an intruder drill on September 7, 2023. Ensuring that we are prepared in all situations is the best way to keep our students safe. We believe it is important to practice our response plan together, the same way we prepare for a tornado, earthquake or fire incident.

Our staff members have been trained in the option-based program to respond to dangerous intruders. During an intruder drill, teachers and students have two options to respond to a threat in the school:

• Use a safe route to evacuate the building

• Go into lockdown, which means locking classroom doors, turning off lights, barricading the door, and remaining out of sight

These drills are not designed to scare students; rather, our goal is to help them prepare and feel safe at school under any circumstance. Lindbergh Schools is committed to keeping students safe and we believe this training will greatly enhance our level of emergency preparedness.

Please feel free to contact the office if you have any questions.

We are excited to share that we will be featuring student collections in our Concord lobby display cases! Student collections can showcase anything from Lego figures, to books, to craft creations... the possibilities are endless! We hope this builds some community and fosters student belonging. If your child is interested, click the Student Showcase form for more details and to apply!

Hello Concord Families! The Concord Counseling Department is thrilled to be starting counseling lessons next week. Counseling lessons are a great way for us to teach life skills as well as connect with your students! Over the next two weeks, all grade levels will receive a quick mini lesson on “Who is my School Counselor” as well as activities related to these topics.

K- My School Counselor helps me…

1st- Calming strategies to help with focus at school

2nd- How to identify small, medium, and large problems

3rd and 4th- Playground rules and Concord Core Values

5th- Cyber etiquette

TUESDAY September 5

Breakfast - fluffy pancakes OR cereal

Lunch - turkey taco nachos OR cheesy nachos

WEDNESDAY September 6

Breakfast - Egg & cheese english muffin OR cereal

Lunch - Chicken patty sandwich OR veggie ranch wrap

THURSDAY September 7

Breakfast - savory breakfast on a stick Or cereal

Lunch - grilled cheeseburger OR mac n cheese

FRIDAY September 8

Breakfast- chicken biscuit sandwich OR cereal

Lunch - cheese pizza OR pepperoni

* a la carte - Students will have access to a la carte items beginning next!

Top Golf Fundraiser

ONLY TEN BAYS LEFT!! So don't wait too long to sign-up! We are looking for sponsorships and anything that could be used in our silent auction. We are now selling Spectator Tickets so you can still come for the fun & food if you don't want to golf. Contact concordptg@gmail.com with any questions.

bit.ly/ConcordTopGolf

Save the Date - Party in the Park

Mark your calendars for the Party in the Park on Friday, September 8th! Join fellow Concord families at Watson Trails Park from 5:30-7pm for a little fun on the playground.

Yearbook Photos

We love to use parent pictures in the yearbook! We have a new process this year:

Email your photos to concord.yearbookpics@gmail.com. Be sure to always include the name of the event (ex: Trunk or Treat, Spring Party) in the subject line and your child's Homeroom Teacher in the email. Thank you!

Lindbergh Schools invites all parents, staff and Lindbergh community members to participate in one of four community engagement events during the week of Sept. 11. Feedback collected during these events will inform the development of the district's next five-year strategic plan.

We want to hear from as many members of the community as possible, so please share this invitation and make every effort to attend one of the following events during the week of Sept. 11. We appreciate your feedback and support!

What: Lindbergh Strategic Planning Community Engagement Events

• When: 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12

• Location: Truman Middle School cafeteria, 12225 Eddie and Park Road

• When: 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 14

• Location: Sperreng Middle School cafeteria, 12111 Tesson Ferry Road

• Learn More: Lindbergh Invites Community Members to Help Inform Strategic Plan

As we enter the third week of school, it is important that all families who use bus transportation log in to Infinite Campus on Monday, Sept. 5, and check their student’s pickup and drop-off times, and bus stop location. Routes will be adjusted this weekend, with updated information available on Monday, Sept. 5.

During the first weeks of school, the district works closely with our transportation provider First Student to make adjustments to bus routes, add new riders and create a schedule that is efficient, safe and reliable. Some minor adjustments may be possible as a result.

A good rule of thumb is to allow about 10 minutes of flexibility from the scheduled pickup and drop-off times, in case a bus is running early or taking a few extra minutes to arrive.

This short presentation is designed to help families navigate Lindbergh’s new Student Information System, Infinite Campus. Learn how to use the most common features on your desktop computer or mobile device.

• WATCH: “Navigating Infinite Campus”

The Lindbergh community is invited to join the Lindbergh High School Alumni Association for a special evening, as we celebrate this year’s Distinguished Alumni, Distinguished Educators, and Hall of Fame Athletes! 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept 27

• Event details and registration

Website: go.lindberghschools.ws/concord

Email: concord@lindberghschools.ws
Location: 10305 Concord School Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128

Phone: 314-729-2436
Facebook: facebook.com/ConcordFlyers
Twitter: @ConcordFlyers