SLPS Spotlight Weekly News

National Family Literacy Celebration

Stix Early Childhood Center is hosting a National Family Literacy Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Bring your family to story time with Clifford and his friend. There will also be a special opening event at 10:00 a.m. Experience family literacy at work in a festive carnival-like atmosphere complete with door prizes. For more information, contact Marcia Hayes-Harris at 367-8816. Stix ECC is located at 647 Tower Grove Avenue.

SLPS Students Participate in Nov. 7 Election

St. Louis Public Schools students will exercise their right to vote in a mock election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Students will be casting their ballots for candidates in key state and local races as well as several ballot issues. The election is part of Kids Voting USA a nationwide, nonpartisan program where students in grades K-12 are taught the importance of citizenship and voting. Each school will have at least two students that will be junior poll workers. Volunteers from several organizations, including Americorp, the Young Lawyers Association, and law students from St. Louis University will also be assisting in the election process. Voting results will be available on the Kids Voting website, www.kidsvotingmissouri.org, beginning late in the evening on Nov. 7. Complete results will be posted the day after election.

Transition for Life Fair

The St. Louis Public Schools’ Division of Special Education will host an event for selected 11th grade students and their parents on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Clyde C. Miller Career Academy. The theme for the event is “Transition for Life.” Community agencies have been invited to share information about programs and services that are available to individuals with disabilities. The agencies are involved in assisting students in making a successful transition from school to post secondary activities which include employment, education, independent living, and community participation.

Following the workshop activities, there will be a brief program to recognize the agencies for their support to students in the District. Students and parents will be recognized for their participation in the fair.

Gateway Elementary Celebrates Veterans Day

Gateway Elementary School, #4 Gateway Drive in St. Louis, will present its Fifth Annual Veterans Day Program on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 10:00 a.m. in the school gymnasium. This year’s event will feature a concert by the all of the students in the first, second and third grades under the direction of Ms. Rebecca Mestemacher, music specialist, as well as performances by the Gateway Cheerleaders and other selected students. Cadets from Cleveland Junior Naval Academy will provide the opening color guard. The staff of Gateway Elementary School would like to extend a special invitation to veterans and their families. The building is handicapped accessible. For more information please contact Gateway Elementary School, 314-241-8255.

Shepard School Celebrates 100 years

Shepard School is celebrating 100 years of “glorious” education. Join all years of classmates from Shepard School for food, dancing, and a great time on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Shepard Accelerated eMints Academy Gymnasium, 3450 Wisconsin Ave. To purchase a ticket, call 345-4414 or email Cheryl.Turner@slps.org, or smeroberts6@yahoo.com.

SLPS Celebrates Community Education Week

All St. Louis Public Schools’ Community Education Centers will celebrate Community Education Week from November 12 through 17. The week-long celebration will begin with a Showcase Celebration featuring performing artists, St. Louis leaders and supporters, a commemorative ad book, and the announcement of City-Wide Student Ambassadors. The kickoff event will be held on Sunday, Nov. 12 beginning at 3:00 p.m. at Mullanphy School, 4221 Shaw Blvd.

Gang Violence Task Force

A Gang Violence Town Hall meeting will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10:00 a.m. until noon at Waldbridge Elementary, 5000 Davidson Ave. Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce, St. Louis Police Department’s Gang Unit, and Circuit Judge Angela Turner Quigless are guest speakers.

Free Family Fairy Tale Festival

A new, interactive exhibit, “Once Upon a Time… Exploring the World of Fairy Tales,” will be on display at the main branch of the St. Louis Public Library this weekend on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9: 00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Storytellers, puppeteers, musicians, dancers, jugglers and crafts will be available for families along with the exhibit. The exhibit will be on display through December 30.