Thank you for your flexibility and understanding these last few weeks as we put safety first when working to best address the multiple winter weather school closings. I understand that this can cause a disruption to families and yet I appreciate our continued commitment to the safety of our students and staff.
Thank you to the many families who were able to join us over the last few days during our family connect conferences. It was wonderful to be able to see and hear the many ways that teachers shared with families the learning and growth of students. If you were unable to connect with your student's teachers please reach out, it is important that we are partnering together to best meet the needs of your child. Thank you for allowing us to join you in this journey, as you are your child's first educator, and I am honored to be a part of it.
For some families this might have been one of your last official elementary conferences and for others, you may just be starting again...Kindergarten registration for the 2019-20 school year is Tuesday, March 19th. Please look for more information in our registration mailing soon.
Peter Hobart Proud,
Kari Schwietering
Principal
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NO SCHOOL TOMORROW FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Grade K-5
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NO SCHOOL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Grade K-12
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The HOPE Speaks Project is a way for our schools and the St. Louis Park community at large to begin an important dialogue on race, racism, and the impact it has on our lives.
It is an opportunity to engage in difficult but meaningful conversations with our children, friends, family, and community. As a district, St. Louis Park has been exploring how our racial identities impact academic achievement and the learning environments we create for our students. We would like to invite our families to engage in
honest, open, personal,
and
engaged
(HOPE) conversations as a way to unpack how race operates as an often unspoken presence in our lives.
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- Who: Parents/guardians of children in grades 3 through 5 of ALL races and schools.
- What: Honest, Open, Personal & Engaged conversations about race & racism
- When: Tuesdays: April 16th thru May 28th from 6:30 to 8 pm
- Where: Peter Hobart Elementary
Questions? Please contact:
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Various activities have been going on at Peter Hobart to honor and celebrate Black History Month!
Please ask your child who and what they have been learning about.
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- During bus dismissal announcements, students and staff share notable accomplishments of various black women and men.
- As they've studied the American Revolution, 5th Graders have highlighted missing narratives--what our text books didn't tell us about the American Revolution. Their work is on display in the 5th Grade hallway.
- Peter Hobart participated in National African American Parent Involvement Day, and welcomed our families to treats and classroom visits on Feb. 11th.
- James Wade, an African American graphic designer and owner of 2110 Design Group, visited some of our 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders, and shared his journey as an artist and business owner.
- Ms. Pehl's 5th Grade class welcomed Peter Hobart's own Mr. Muata as part of "living history among us" and he shared parts of his autobiography through song, storytelling, and video.
- At the end of the month, Peter Hobart classrooms will welcome SLP High School students who will share projects such as children's books and museum-like projects they've created showcasing their learning about the contributions that African Americans have made to our society.
- Also, during the last week of the month, Tish Jones, a local African American poet and Artistic Director of TruArtSpeaks, will visit Peter Hobart classrooms. Ms. Jones will be one of the Artists-in-Residence in our After School Program during the months of April and May too.
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Proposed Options for School Start-End Times
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During the month of January, District Administration facilitated 22 meetings with students, parents, staff, and the community to gather input on the topic of school start/end times. The message was clear ... there is a NEED to change start times for students districtwide. The Project Team developed the following options based on academic research, best practice (experience from other MN school districts), local survey data, and input from stakeholders.
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Extensive research, best practices, input from stakeholders, and the parameters of the school district budget will inform the work. Through individual study, small and large group explorations, and discussions, the team will seek consensus and make one or more recommendations to the administration and School Board by March 2019.
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Empty Bowls Community Event
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Empty Bowls Community Event
STEP’s annual Empty Bowls event will be held on
Thursday, February 28, 2019
. This community event is an opportunity for all ages to come together and support efforts to eliminate hunger in St. Louis Park.
Principal Schwietering will be serving soup during the dinner hours and she looks forward to seeing our
Peter Hobart families out supporting the greater
St. Louis Park Community!
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WHERE:
Westwood Lutheran Church - community room, 9001 Cedar lake Road, SLP
WHEN:
Thursday, February 28, 2019 Lunch (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) or Dinner (5-7:30 p.m.)
WHY:
To build awareness of hunger in our community and support efforts to fill empty bowls in St. Louis Park.
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City Bridge Being Built Behind PH, You're Input is Needed
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The city is building a bridge over the railroad tracks behind Peter Hobart that will, in my belief, impact Peter Hobart. I am supportive of the project, I just want to be sure that our families, students, staff and community is aware and our input is heard regarding which option is a better fit for our community
. At this point there are two options for the north and south side of the railroad tracks. Both south options land directly behind Peter Hobart between the school and baseball field. At this time, between the two options; the first option drops the path directly into the middle of the current open field behind Peter Hobart that our students use nearly daily for PE and outside learning and activities. The second option directs the path away from the school swinging it around behind the baseball field, yet still allowing options to connect with the school. Please see the message from the city below:
The city would like community feedback regarding different bridge alignments and which ones would best serve its users for the Dakota Park bridge and bikeway project. Please take a moment to complete the survey at
www.surveymonkey.com/r/DakotaBridgeSurvey
.
As a part of Connect the Park, a bike and pedestrian bridge is proposed to connect Edgewood Avenue and Dakota Avenue over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad tracks at Dakota Park.
The city will still host a third open house regarding the project. The date and location are to be announced. All updates will be sent through the city's GovDelivery email list,
www.stlouispark.org/sign-up
, as well as our other city communications. You can learn more about the project at
https://bit.ly/2Cotant
.
If you have questions or need a paper copy of the survey to complete, contact Ben Manibog, transportation engineer, at 952.924.2669 or
bmanibog@stlouispark.org
.
Here is the link to the survey: Please let your voice be heard!
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After School Arts and Leadership Program
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Winter weather has slowed us a little, but we're looking forward to resuming our regular schedule as weather permits!
Thanks families for all of your support and understanding as you've had to make adjustments based on school closings.
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On Tuesday, February 12 we had 60 minutes of inspiration and empowerment with Mechelle Freeman.
About
Mechelle Freeman:
A Maryland native, Mechelle Lewis Freeman is a graduate of the University of South Carolina where she obtained her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Mass Communications. She was a member of the 2002 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field team who brought the first National Championship in any sport to the university.
Mechelle is a track & field 2007 Pan American Double Silver Medalist, 2007 World Champion, and 2008 Olympian. Her events included the 100 meters and the 4×100 meter relay. Off the track,
Mechelle turns her focus to TrackGirlz, her company she founded to inspire women and girls through track and field inspired apparel, camps, and fitness events
. She currently coaches sprints and relays for the Wayzata High School Girls Track Team in Plymouth, Minnesota and is the Assistant Relays Coach for the USA Track & Field National Teams.
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2nd & 3rd Grade Families - Save the Date: Thursday, March 7
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2nd and 3rd Graders will be presenting
mini-concerts alongside showcasing students' classroom IB work
on Thursday, March 7th.
See below for grade-level specific details!
If you have questions, please reach out to Mr. Warner.
2nd Grade Concert & IB Showcase, 6:15-7:30pm at Peter Hobart
- IB Showcase: 6:15-6:45pm in your child's classroom
- Concert: 7:00-7:30 in the Peter Hobart Gymnasium
3rd Grade Concert & IB Showcase, 6:00-7:15pm at Peter Hobart
- Concert: 6:00-6:30pm in the Peter Hobart Gymnasium
- IB Showcase: 6:45-7:15pm in your child's classroom
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Attention 5th Grade Band Families
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2019 St. Louis Park Band Festival
Monday, February 25th, 7pm
→High School Gym←
Schedule of Events
ALL SLP 5th Grade Band Students
:
5:15pm – Arrive, unpack, QUIETLY find seat and where to put your case/jacket. There will signs up with your school’s name and name tags on your assigned chairs.
PLEASE BE ON TIME
!!!
5:30pm- 6:10pm – All 5th grade band students rehearse together during this time.
(Let’s Go Band and Ode to Joy)
6:20-6:35pm – Band 5, 8 and WE band students rehearse “Park Loyalty” together.
6:35-6:50pm – Band 5 students may use the restroom or leave your chair while the middle and high-schoolers warm up
7:00pm SHARP – Concert Begins!
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Your music stand labeled with your name! (any color is fine, borrow from us or share with a friend if you do not have one), ALL of your music, Your instrument (including reeds, mouthpiece, drumsticks/mallets).
Concert Dress
(Please avoid jeans and tennis shoes as this is our first formal concert!)
Girls: Black and White, nice shoes.
SKIRTS MUST REACH KNEES OR LOWER WHILE SITTING! PLEASE AVOID WEARING LEGGINGS AS PANTS.
Boys: Black and White, black shoes
Remember, you are representing the entire 5th grade band program and
all of St. Louis Park.
You are expected to be on your **BEST** behavior!
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SLP Outdoor Recess Policy
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Students will always go outside for recess unless the regular temperature is below 0 degrees, or the windchill temperature is -10 degrees or below.
We will always watch the temperature very closely to keep our students and staff safe. Please make sure your child is dressed for the cold Minnesota temperatures.
If you are in need of winter gear, please let your child's teacher know or reach out to our Social Worker Michele Edwins.
If you are looking to donate gently used winter gear, we will accept it.
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PTO - Parent Teacher Organization
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Imagination Fair is Coming...Are You Ready?
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Imagination Fair. The Peter Hobart Imagination Fair will be held on Friday, March 8th. Watch for more information in your student's folder soon.
- PTO Meeting. Our next PTO meeting will be Tuesday, March 12th 6:30-8:00PM in the Cafeteria. Supt. Osei will be our guest to share options and get feedback about the school start/end times. Free childcare will be provided.
- Boxtops. Help our school earn cash by clipping Box Tops from products and sending them to school! Each one is worth 10 cents and our school can use the case for whatever it needs. See a list of products at BTFE.com/products.
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Ready for Kindergarten? Information for the Class of 2032
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St. Louis Park Public Schools is excited to welcome the Class of 2032 to Kindergarten in the fall of 2019! The District Kindergarten Guide is full of information for families who will have a kindergartner next fall. The information in the Guide is also available online at
www.slpschools.org/Page/2332.
Information in the Guide includes a welcome letter from Superintendent Osei, important dates, curriculum options at all schools, registration and transportation information, and more.
Kindergarten Registration is
Tuesday, March 19th at 6pm at Peter Hobart!
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Winter Weather School Closings, Late Starts & Early Dismissals
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S
t. Louis Park Public Schools will attempt to make a decision about a late start or school closing by 5:30 a.m. Early dismissals and decisions regarding after-school and evening athletics, events, and activities will be made by 2 p.m.
The District will communicate a school closing, late start or early dismissal in the following ways:
- Automated phone call to staff and families
- Web posting to www.slpschools.org
- Information will be posted on the District's Facebook and Twitter accounts
- Communication to WCCO Radio (830 AM) and local TV channels 4, 5, 9, and 11
- Recorded message on the District's School Closing Hotline (952-928-6055)
If school must close early, buses will take home regular riders. Younger students who walk will be kept at school if there is any uncertainty about whether a parent or neighbor is home to care for them. The school district is in contact with the National Weather Service, St. Louis Park Transportation, and leaders from neighboring school districts to provide the best response to keep students and staff safe in severe weather conditions.
The school district will not communicate that school is open as scheduled. If a school closing, late start or early dismissal is not announced, staff and students should assume school is in session and attend as usual.
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2018-19 District Calendar
- Feb. 15: NO SCHOOL K-5
- Feb. 18: NO SCHOOL K-12 Presidents' Day
- Feb. 25: All District SLP (5th Grade) Band Festival -- 7PM High School Gym
- Feb. 28: Empty Bowls Community Event -- 11:30-1:30 & 5:00-7:30PM Westwood Lutheran Church
- March 7: 2nd & 3rd Grade IB Showcase and Music Share -- 7PM Peter Hobart Classrooms
- March 8: PH Imagination Fair -- 6:30PM Peter Hobart -- More information to come!
- March 12: PTO Meeting 6:30-8:00PM -- Peter Hobart Cafeteria
- March 19: Kindergarten Registration 6:00-7:30PM -- Peter Hobart
- March 29: NO SCHOOL K-12
- April 1-5: NO SCHOOL Spring Break
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