Bridge Building Competition Winners
This week, our 8th grade students had the chance to compete at the annual Bridge Building Competition at Dimmick School. Our students made quite a showing this year. Featured above is our First Place Team: Hunter Simpson, Talin Bland, and Kaiden Lapp. Fourth Place overall went to Devin Sears, Neveah Coble, and Maddie Sabotta. Fifth Place overall to Leo Malone, Gia Smith and Zane Zrust. Thank you to Mrs. Flanagan and Mrs. Ellena who supported our students with these projects. Well done, Ladd!
PTO Movie Night
Tonight is our PTO Movie Night at Ladd School. Come and join us for a showing of the classic 1996 film, Space Jam. Doors open at 5:30 with the movie starting at 6:00. Bring everything you need for a cozy night at the movies. Concessions and raffle baskets will be available with all profits benefiting the PTO so they can continue to support our classrooms and families. See you all there!
IAR and ISA Testing
The Illinois Assessment of Readiness and the Illinois Science Assessments begin on Monday. Students participate in the state assessments each spring. These tests help us gauge student growth and see how our students stand up to their peers across the country. Encourage your child to take their time and do their best on this assessment so that we can have a true picture of their abilities.
Parents are invited to join us for a IAR Kick-0ff parade Monday morning at 9:15!
John Ourth Winners
Each year the Illinois Principals' Association hosts the John Ourth Awards. These awards are given by the principal to two students from the oldest class in each school building. The award is given to students who show leadership not only through academics, but also through their citizenship. This year we want to congratulate Jonathan Luaisa and Jack Dempsey. We are so proud of these two gentleman for all they have accomplished in their time at Ladd School. Congratulations!
Spring Play this Week!
Break a Leg to the cast of our spring production "Goldilocks on Trial." Mrs. Ribas and our middle school cast have worked long and hard on this. In this one act comedy, Goldilocks is on trial for breaking and entering. Will she be convicted and sent to jail?Come find out for yourself this Wednesday Night at 7:00 pm.
Culver's Cares Night
Tuesday Night the PTO will partner with Culver's to host a Culver's Cares Night. Come out and grab the family some dinner anytime between 5:00 and 8:00 and a portion of your meal will be donated to the Ladd PTO. As you know, the PTO provides supplies for the classroom, athletic equipment and uniforms, picnic days for the school, fun events, and much more. Support their efforts and stop in at Culvers this Tuesday Night! We hope to see you all there.
Upcoming Dates:
Monday, March 23rd: IAR Testing Begins, Kick Off Parade at 9:15
Tuesday, March 24th: Board of Education Meeting at 6:00
Tuesday, March 24th: Culver's Cares Night
Wednesday, March 25th: Ladd Spring Play, Goldilocks on Trial, 6:00 pm
Thursday, April 2nd: 2:00 Dismissal
Friday, April 3rd: No School, Spring Break Begins
Sunday, April 5th: Easter Sunday
Monday, April 13th: School Resumes