Principal e-Note

Concord Elementary School

February 5, 2023 : Week 24

A Note from Mr. Moeckel : Lost and Found

Well, the grounhog saw his shadow! You know what that means, six more weeks of crazy St. Louis weather! Either way, we are prepared to role with the weather. Our Lost and Found, however, is getting a little full. We will be sharing pictures this week for your viewing pleasure. If you happen to see an article of clothing that belongs to your student, please reach out to their teacher.


Thanks for partnering with us!


Brian

Mark Your Calendars

Feb 7 : 100th Day of School

Feb 8 : My Guy & Me Dance (6-8 pm)

Feb 10 : Adult Trivia Night (Save the Date : PTG Event)

Feb 16 : End of Trimester Two

Feb 17 : No School Students (Records Day)

Feb 20 : No School (Students/Staff)

Feb 24 : Spirit Day - Color Fun! Each Grade level is invited to wear their COLOR


** Spring Conference Dates : February 28 and March 2 **

Sign up links will be shared this week!

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News from Nurse Emily

Parent Request:

Please remember to pack a weather appropriate change of clothes in every child's backpack. These are not just for bathroom accidents, but also for mud on playground, spills at lunch, rips, etc. This is especially helpful for our kindgarteners and first graders.


Donations Welcome:

Cleaning out your closets? Nurse Emily's office is low on spare clothes. We can accept any child size clothes, but we especially appreciate stretchy bottoms (gym shorts, leggings, sweatpants) and are desperately in need of sweatpants in boys sizes 6-8.

Girls On the Run Update: Registration Is Open!

Register your girl for the Spring 2023 season today at: http://ow.ly/RN0G50MnUUu

Contact Annika Bartek at annika.bartek@gmail.com with any questions, or if you are interested in coaching.

2023-24 Kindergarten Registration - Opens Feb. 6!

It’s time for incoming kindergarten students to register for the 2023-24 school year! Concord Elementary School will be registering students the week of Feb. 6-10.

It is very important that new families do not begin the registration process before the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 6, because the district is moving to a new student information system and will not be using its current SIS Portal for the 2023-24 school year.

Additional information can be found at https://go.lindberghschools.ws/register.


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Sora Reading App Gives Students Access to Library Content Online

Our district is committed to bringing unique learning opportunities to our students, and we are pleased to introduce a new student reading app called Sora that provides students with access to read digital books. The collection of titles in Sora is an extension of Lindbergh’s physical libraries, in an app format that provides 24/7 access to ebooks and audiobooks. In addition, our partnership includes access to the St. Louis County Library’s Juvenile collection as well. Sora can help students of all ages read more and improve comprehension. Students of all abilities and interest levels can benefit from this service.

Learn more about SORA by reading the attached PDF.


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Foundation Thank-A-Staff Member: Send A Little Love

Show Some Lindbergh Love! Make a donation of $10 or more to the Lindbergh Schools Foundation, and we will send a popcorn treat and personalized Valentine to the Lindbergh staff member of your choice! Order early as popcorn quantities are limited!


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Yearbook Details

They come in different sizes and grade levels, but yearbooks always contain your student's memories of that school year: the people, the clothes, the events and more. You're buying something your Concord student will cherish always. Order yours at https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/?event=general.displayLanding&jobnumber=14904

Summer Camps and Activities Fair

What are your plans this summer? Join us for this free event to plan your child's summer activities with area exhibitors! The PEGS and LEAP parent group are sponsoring the 2023 Summer Camps and Activities Fair from 5-7 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 15, in the Lindbergh High School cafeteria. Attendees can enter to win $50 for Lindbergh camps. Open to all St. Louis-area families. For additional information, please contact Teresa Wallace, PEGS Treasurer, at pegsparentgroup@gmail.com.


PTG News and Notes

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This dance is for the Concord girls and any adult who would like to accompany them. Don’t miss the fun and sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA4A72FA7F49-mygirl
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Calling all adults! Reserve your table for Concord Adult Trivia Night at bit.ly/AdultTriviaNight23

LHS Representatives Share Student Voice with Board of Education

Congratulations to Lindbergh High School students, senior Althea Bartz-Willis and junior Adam Spree, who are serving as student representatives on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education. The student representative program is new this year and was created in an effort to enhance student voice and expand student representation in district governance. Board President Jennifer Miller said both student representatives were selected for their involvement at school, leadership roles and experiences that lend themselves to represent student voices. We are proud to have them represent our student voices!

Student Showcase : Sign Up Today

Concord Families,


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!

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Winter Weather Update for Families

As colder weather approaches, now is a good time to remind families and staff how we prepare for potential school closures that can result from snow, ice, or other severe weather events.


In the event of inclement weather, we will decide to close school based on a number of factors, including student safety, bus transportation, road conditions and wind chill temperature. When possible, the decision to close school is made by 10 p.m. the night before. However, if the decision cannot be made by 10 p.m., then a decision will be made between 5 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. the next morning.


If the decision is made to cancel school, all families and staff will receive a phone call, text message and email notification.