Student Arrival

School officially begins at 8:55 AM. This means your child must be in their classroom at 8:55 AM to be considered as arriving on time. We understand mornings can be full and hectic, but it is important that your child arrives at school on time so they are ready to begin their day, in their classroom, at our 8:55 AM start time. We appreciate your support! And remember, right turn only entering & exiting our parking lot :)

Ramadan

We are mindful that some of our students will be participating in the month-long observation of Ramadan. If your child will be fasting during this time, we will provide the option of an alternate space during lunchtime. Please communicate this request to your child's teacher. Thank you!

Spring Pictures-March 31

Order your picture package by Picture Day and receive free shipping to Sappington.

Order online: inter-state.com/order

Order code: 76584KA

Please contact Mrs. Narzinski if you have any questions.

2023-24 Enrollment Projections
If you know your child(ren) will not attend Sappington next year, please send an email to Dr. Parker as soon as possible. Thank you.

2023-24 Class Placement Considerations

Families of current K-4 students-
The creation of well-balanced classes is a critical piece of our overall school planning. Our goal is to establish supportive, achieving classes where all students will learn and grow. Sappington staff are committed to meeting the educational needs of all students. A great deal of thought, planning, and time goes into placing children into classes each year.
Your child’s classroom teacher and other staff members (interventionists, resource teachers, counselors, administrators, etc) engage in many placement discussions to create equitable classroom environments that allow teachers to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of every student. We also discuss the talents and interests of each student. We work hard to ensure that each class has an equitable distribution of:

• Gender balance
• Academic peers
• Personality and learning styles
• Peer relationships
• Class size

This is a comprehensive process and we take this task seriously. Every effort is made to place each child in a learning environment that is happy, productive, and successful.

As a parent, you have pertinent information about your child that you would like considered in the placement process. You have the opportunity to complete this form about considerations to Dr. Parker by April 2, 2023. Submitting this form is completely optional. *Do not submit for incoming kindergarten students. There is a separate process to collect input for these students.*

Please do not request a specific teacher. Such requests will not be considered in the placement process. Thank you in advance for your understanding and support of this process and be assured we are committed to ensuring the thoughtful placement of each child. Final class placements will be sent in August.

SPTG General Meeting-April 5

Join us at our upcoming General Meeting on April 5 at 7:00 PM in our Sappington Library!

To sign-up for child watch during the meeting or for more Sappington Parent Teacher Group information and events, visit https://sappingtonptg.ptboard.com/home

Or you can reach them at sappingtonptg@lindberghschools.ws

Sappington Elementary Art Show

Virtual Art Show dates will be April 11, 2023 - April 25, 2023. You can purchase your child's framed art piece for $25.00 (plus sales tax & $1.00 processing fee). Online credit/debit only. You can purchase your Sappington art here.

Board Approves New School Start Times for 2023-24 School Year

The Lindbergh Schools Board of Education has approved new school day hours for the 2023-24 school year that support more instructional time in the morning for elementary students, reduce traffic and improve safety on the high school campus by eliminating middle school shuttles, and add five minutes of morning time for secondary students who ride the bus. These changes were recommended by the School Start Times Task Force in response to feedback from parents, staff and students.

2023-24 School Start Times

• Elementary school: 8:45 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.

• Middle school: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• High school: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Over the last few years, the district has researched and implemented new school start and end times to better meet the developmental and learning needs of students. A summary of the task force’s work and recommendation was discussed at the January Board of Education Workshop.

While Lindbergh Early Childhood Education’s hours of operation will not change, they are reviewing options surrounding instructional time to reduce congestion on the high school campus. More information will be available at a later date.

Nominate a Special Lindbergh Teacher for #TeacherProud Tuesday

Calling all students, parents, and community members: Lindbergh Schools wants your nominations for #TeacherProud Tuesday! Tell us about a teacher who works in our schools who has made a difference in your life, and they might be selected to be featured on social media as part of #TeacherProud Tuesday, a statewide social media initiative that is designed to recognize outstanding teachers and promote public education. On the second Tuesday of each month, Missouri school districts will recognize a #TeacherProud Tuesday honoree for going above and beyond, and making a difference in the lives of students.

• Click here to nominate a Lindbergh teacher!

LIndbergh’s transportation provider, First Student, is looking for qualified applicants to serve our community as bus drivers. At First Student, our Bus Drivers are an integral part of the communities they serve. They are committed to safety and customer service, and have genuine, caring attitudes for children. We are your friends, family and neighbors!

We are proud to offer:

• Starting Wage: $19 /HR; or more, depending on experience

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training

• No nights or weekends

• To apply, go to www.workatfirst.com

Lost items will be posted periodically. Claim it in the comments.

Sappington Lost & Found

We will need a doctor's note, emergency action plan, or original prescription for every medication that is kept at school. This is required for every type of medication - Benadryl, epi-pens, topical creams, eye drops, Tylenol, etc.

Please make arrangements with Nurse Barrett at LBarrett@lindberghschools.ws or 314-729-2460 x6510.

Remember - students are not permitted to bring medication to and from school.

Thank you for your continued support while we strive to keep our school communities healthy and safe.