An academic bilingual community fostering global citizenship
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UPCOMING
- March 17 - June 4: Schools Remain Closed Under Executive Order from Governor Tim Walz
- Thursday, June 4: Last Day activities provided for continued learning
- TODAY-Thursday, June 4th from 8:00-1:00 Materials Pick Up and Drop off for ALL Families
- Thursday, June 4th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. End of the Year Farewell Drive Through Parade at PSI
- Thursday, June 11: 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Coffee with Corey
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6-4-20
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
Today is the last day of the 2019-2020 school year! It has been a year of unique opportunities! From where I stand, time is moving fast... I've heard it said that the days are long and the years are short, and that is resonating with me right now. As I watched the fifth grade student picture slide show yesterday, I was reminded of how quickly children grow up. Thank you to our amazing fifth grades who are transitioning to Middle School. I will miss them individually and as a group. I also want to give thanks to their families for their contributions to our community. We are excited for their new adventures.
During the 5th Grade Celebration of Learning event, I also saw many pictures of our home at Central; it seems like so long ago that we were there. Thank you for your patience and kindness as we have worked on creating new systems in our new building to better serve our community. This year has also brought our first ever distance learning experience. Thanks to all of you for your support. We have learned a lot, and we have appreciated anecdotal and survey feedback. We will use this as we reflect on the year.
I know there are a lot of questions about formats for next year. We will continue to communicate as information is available. In the interim, please continue to love your children, be kind to others, and work to create a better future for each and every child.
Do not hesitate to reach out if I can be of assistance this summer. I will continue to offer periodic "Coffee with Corey," also. Watch for more links in the coming weeks. The next one will be next Thursday, June 11 from 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Click
HERE
to join the Google Meet on 6-11-20.
I'm looking forward to our Car Parade this afternoon. Click
HERE
for more details.
Kindest regards,
Corey Maslowski
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Resources to Help Talk About Race and Tragedy with Children
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While the end of the school year tends to bring a variety of emotions, this year, we are also in the midst of the devastating and senseless death of George Floyd causing a grieving community for all of us, in the middle of a global pandemic. These are challenging times for us as a society, and they are impacting each of us differently. They are also impacting our children. Please continue to provide opportunities for them to talk about their feelings, their thoughts, and their hopes and dreams.
If your family needs any support, including food, basic needs, emotional support, or simply a connection or conversation, please reach out to any of us. Our school social worker, Jennifer Gregor, and our school Counselor, Anne Moore, can be reached at
gregor.jennifer@slpschools.org
and
moore.anne@slpschools.org
.
Here are some resources to talk to your children about tragedy and race.
We believe in the purposeful work that we are doing on behalf of our students, families, and to make our community more equitable, and individually and collectively we still have much work to do. Thank you for being a member of our community.
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Summer Reading Resources & PSI Media Center Hours
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS - PSI Summer Media Center Hours:
- June 23 - July 29
- Tuesdays from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Wednesdays from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Click
HERE
for more information and reading resources. Watch for protocols when coming for Summer Media Center hours.
Click
HERE
to link to the PSI Summer Reading Challenge BINGO sheet in English and Spanish. A hard copy can also be found in your student's box.
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Summer Resources 2020:
Food - Mental Health - Social/Emotional
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Food:
District meals
Provided at 3 sites: PSI, Aquila and High School
Pick up between 11:00 and 12:45
YMCA
Certain locations including Ridgedale and Southdale YMCAs
Monday-Friday 12-1
STEP
Call ahead
952-925-4899
COMING SOON from the
Minnesota Department of Education & Human Services
: Get help buying food while schools are closed (
This program, called P-EBT, is for students in Minnesota who are normally able to get free or reduced price school meals. Apply and get up to $325 per child to spend on groceries.
Mental Health:
Hennepin County Children’s Mental Health Crisis Team
612-348-2233
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Relate Counseling
952-932-7277
Social and Emotional Resources:
PSI Social and Emotional Website
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ALEKS Math Subscription Invitation
Students in Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Families with students in Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5 are invited to purchase an
ALEKS Math
subscription for $45 for a twelve month subscription. If purchased individually, it would cost $20/month.
A Special Edition was sent out to families with students in grades 2-5 last Friday, May 29th, with a purchase deadline of Monday, June 15th.
Click
HERE
to revisit the subscription invitation/information.
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Chromebook/iPads
Summer - Technical Support
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St. Louis Park Public Schools has decided that families who received a district Chrome book, iPad and/or mobile hotspot for distance learning this spring will be able to keep these devices over the summer.
If students experience technical difficulties with their assigned devices
after
June 4th, support will be provided through the following:
- Family Distance Learning Technology Support - Students and families can call 952-928-6056 to leave a message or send an email to familytechhelp@slpschools.org The messages will be monitored between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday. If a message is left after 4 pm, it will be received by technical support staff the next business day.
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Over 100 PSI artists submitted their creations for the Virtual Art Fair. Students created cakes, naturescapes, sculpture, paintings, and more!!
View the gallery here.
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OPTIONAL Purchase 2020-21 School Supplies ONLINE
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Many thanks to PTO parent, Michelle Dankwerth, who has again coordinated an online purchasing option for PSI grade-level school supplies with School Toolbox for 2020-2021! Students will receive quality, name brand supplies that match their school supply list. It’s the easiest way to equip your student and teacher for a successful school year!
Click
HERE
to link to the School Toolbox site for purchasing school supplies online. In the search box, type in Park Spanish Immersion, and you'll see customized school supply lists by grade-level for next year. The quantities listed are what the grade-level is requesting for next year, however, we want families to re-use supplies as much as they can every school year, so, only purchase what you need.
Click
HERE
to link to 2020-2021 grade level supply lists.
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SUMMER Free Meals Program
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FRIENDS, FUN AND FOOD!
Summer meals are available to all kids age 18 and younger at no cost. To eat, just show up!
- WHERE: PSI at 9400 Cedar Lake Road
- WHEN: Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays
- TIME: 11:00 am - 12:45 pm
- QUESTIONS? Call 952-928-6147
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Sheridan Story: Pop-Up Food Drive
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As we continue to distribute this extraordinary show of support for those most in need, we hear both the need for food and the desire to help. The calls are loud and clear!
We are collecting donations of food and other essential items at our warehouse.
- Where: 2723 Patton Road, Roseville, MN 55113
- When: Monday - Friday from 10 am - 2pm
- What: Non-perishable canned food, rice, pasta, diapers, wipes, feminine hygiene items, and baby formula
- How: Follow the food donation signs and you'll be able to drop off items in tents we've set up in our parking lot.
All of the donations we receive will be re-distributed to our community partners in neighborhoods across the metro as quickly as possible!
THANK YOU for showing the positive power of what our community can do together!
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Dr. Corey Maslowski, Principal
Follow me on Twitter @PSIPrincipal
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School
9400 Cedar Lake Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
School Hours: 8:25 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
School Office Hours: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm
PSI Main Office: 952-928-6555
24Hr-Attendance: 952-928-6570
Health Office: 952-928-6554
PSI Fax: 952-928-6556
School Nutrition: 952-928-6567
St. Louis Park Public Schools Transportation Department (Bus) 612-437-4719
St. Louis
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