SLPS HAS SUCCESSFUL AUCTION!

Approximately $16,000 was raised at the school district’s public auction on Thursday,
Dec. 9 at the Cook Street Warehouse. Thousands of items were auctioned off at a minimal price.

Shoppers offered to purchase old student desks, sewing machines, typewriters, vintage computers, record players, teachers’ desks and many other items.

Another auction will be held in February or March of 2006.

SLPS GIVES OVER $43,000 FOR UNITED WAY

St. Louis Public Schools employees once again rose to the occasion to help those in need. A total of $43,771.96 was raised to provide financial assistance to 200 health and human service organizations in the St. Louis community. Thanks to all school district employees who contributed to the United Way.

NEW LEADERS GIVE GIFTS TO TWO NEEDY FAMILIES

Members of the SLPS New Leaders Project gave away household items, clothing and toys to two families identified by the Department of Social Services. One of the families relocated to St. Louis after they lost everything in the Hurricane Katrina disaster.

Officials picked up the items on December 21 according to Sheila Smith Anderson, executive director for Leadership Development.“ I feel awesome that our leaders are looking within themselves and asking how can they help others at this time,” said Anderson.

GATEWAY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SENIOR HONORED BY YWCA

Thuy-Linh Nguyen was recently honored at the YWCA 25th Annual Leader Lunch and program. Thuy was recognized as a future leader. She ranks first in her class at Gateway Institute of Technology, maintaining an A average.

HOLIDAY HOURS FOR SLPS STAFF

Please be advised that the St. Louis Public Schools headquarters will be closed on the following days:

Offices will close on Friday, December 23, at 12:30 p.m. and will open Tuesday, December 27. Offices will close Friday, December 30 at 12:30 p.m. and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2006.

Have a safe and joyous holiday season!