Halloween
Halloween is coming up this Friday, October 31st. PTO Halloween room parties will be held in the morning following the parade around War Memorial Park at 9:45. Please see the information above. Can't wait to see all your spooky costumes!!
Red Ribbon Week
Next week is also Red Ribbon week at Ladd School. Our Student Council has planned a week full of fun activities to celebrate Red Ribbon Week and remind our students of the importance of living a drug free life. Make sure you join in the fun all next week.
Parent Teacher Conferences
We are reminding all our parents to get online and sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences with PTC Fast. Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 12th and
Thursday, November 13th from 4:00-7:00 pm. Click the link and sign up for your conferences today.
Board Member Vacancy
The Ladd CCSD 94 Board of Education is seeking candidates to fill a recent vacancy. Interested candidates can find more information at https://www.laddccsd94.com/article/2498257. Applications are due November 4th and interviews will be conducted on November 18th.
Picture Retakes
School Picture retakes will be held on November 5th for those students who wish to participate. Please come dressed ready for pictures on that day.
Teacher Spotlight
We continue to recognize our amazing teachers in our weekly Teacher Spotlight on Facebook. This week we are recognizing our fantastic Mrs. Bosi! Thank you for all you do!
Breakfast with Santa
JFK’s PAWS is excited to invite you to our Breakfast with Santa event at the Kennedy Center! Join us for a morning filled with holiday cheer, festive fun, and plenty of smiles.
Date: Saturday, November 15th, 2025 - 9 am - 11 am
Location: JFK’s Kennedy Center
Tickets: $10 in advance | $15 at the door
Purchase Tickets Here: https://pci.jotform.com/
Enjoy a breakfast buffet featuring donuts and more, along with holiday activities, a festive selfie backdrop, and photos with Santa.
This beloved community event has been a Spring Valley tradition for years, and we’re thrilled to carry it forward with a bit of extra PAWS magic! Tickets will be available through https://pci.jotform.com/form/243026738933057. Space is limited, so grab your tickets early!
Community Events:
Upcoming Dates:
Friday, October 31st: Halloween, School Improvement Day, 11:20 Dismissal
Sunday, November 2nd: Daylight Savings Time, Turn back your clocks!
Wednesday, November 5th: Picture Retakes
Friday, November 7th: End of Trimester, Ladd Spirit Day
Week of November 10th: PTO Book Fair
Tuesday, November 11th: Veteran's Day Program
November 12th and 13th: Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:00-7:00