Tag Archives: Reed Elementary School
Ladue Schools Students “Fill the Bus” Once Again
In what has become an annual tradition, Ladue Schools students once again participated in “Fill the Bus,” collecting literally a school bus-full of canned goods and other items to help families in need across the St. Louis community. On March 13, 2013, a school bus picked up donations from every school in the district and delivered the items to area food pantries. Ladue Middle School Counselor Roger Scherck and Ladue Horton Watkins High School Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Jill Svejkosky coordinated this year’s donation drive.
Reed Staff “Give Kids A Smile”
Four staff members from Reed Elementary School participated in the “Give Kids A Smile” recent biannual clinic which provided nearly 600 St. Louis children with complimentary cleanings, fillings, X-rays and other care from dentists and hygienists. Volunteers help guide children through the assembly line of treatment.
Pictured left to right are: Kelly Emshoff (First Grade), Kim Bliss (Nurse), Kristin Hoeflinger (Teacher Assistant), and Sarah Adams Schwartz (Spanish).
Reed’s Plogger Receives January 2013 Excellence in Education Award
Kim Plogger, a physical education teacher at Reed Elementary School, received the January 2013 Excellence in Education Award at the January 28, 2013 Board of Education meeting. Kim is from Kansas City, Kansas and started as a Physical Education teacher at Reed Elementary School in 2003. During her tenure at Reed, Kim has made significant, positive changes for staff, students, parents and the whole Reed community.
Reed’s Schwartz Receives U.S. Department of State Fellowship
Sarah Adams Schwartz, Spanish teacher at Reed Elementary School has been awarded a fellowship from the U.S. Department of State to participate in the Educational Seminar: 2012-2013 Uruguay Educator Exchange Program. Mrs. Schwartz is one of 10 educators who have been selected from the United States to participate. She will be hosting Mariana Othaix, of Salto, Uruguay in February at Reed Elementary School in the Ladue School District. Mrs. Schwartz will travel to Uruguay for two weeks in summer, 2013 for the reciprocal component of this exchange, sponsored by the Fulbright Commission in Uruguay.
Reed’s Eisenman Knows Every Penny Counts
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch published the following article on December 15, 2012, telling how Reed Elementary School student Katie Eiesenman has created a tradition of giving to the 100 Neediest Campaign. Read the entire article here.
Reed Elementary and District Recognized for Heart Association Contributions
On May 19, 2012, Reed Elementary School, and the Ladue School District were recognized for their contributions to the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association’s Heart Walk took place at Busch Stadium where a number of top companies were honored on the field. Only one school — Reed Elementary School – was included and honored for being the top school in Missouri. In addition, the Ladue School District was noted for being the top district in the state in raising donations in the Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart campaign.
Old Bonhomme Wins “Fruit and Vegetable Challenge”
In March, the Ladue School District celebrated National Nutrition Month with the theme “Get Your Plate in Shape” orchestrated by the district’s food service contractor, Chartwells. Some of the elementary schools classes participated in a Fruit and Vegetable Challenge. First, students learned about making their plate half fruits and vegetables with the help of some visual aids and activities. Then the week of March 12 – 16 students were challenged to take and eat a fruit and vegetable at lunch each day, receiving credit on their classroom’s tracking sheet for their choices.
Reed Students Win Song-Writing Contest – Again!
For the second year in a row, two Reed Elementary School students won the C.O.M.P. song-writing contest sponsored by the University of Missouri. Ande Siegel and Menea Kefalov, composed and performed an original song entitled “War”. The girls won the same competition last year for a different song. Learn more by clicking on the video link to a story featured on KSDK’s Show-Me St. Louis.
