St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News
September 28, 2018
Calendar
  • Oct. 5: No school
  • Oct. 11 & 16 conferences, 4-7:30 p.m.

Monday is a B day
Tuesday is an A day
Wednesday & Thursday is a B day


Conferences October 11 & 16
Fall conferences will be held on Thursday, October 11 and Tuesday, October 16 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

I f you need an interpreter, please call 952-928-6307 by 3pm on Monday, October 8.

Si necesita un interprete por favor llame al 952-928-6438 antes de las 3 pm del lunes el 8 de octubre 2018. Puede dejar su mensaje en español.

Hadaad u baahan tahay tarjumaan, fadlan wac 952-928-6423 saacaddu markay tahay 3pm maalinta Isniinta, October 8. Haddaad fariin dhaafayso, waxaad ku reebi kartaa Somali.

After School Policy
We have many activities and opportunities for students to stay after school. We offer a variety of clubs, sports and activities as well as time with classroom teachers to finish homework or receive academic support. Please note that there are no after school activities at the Middle School on Wednesdays.

While we welcome students to stay and engage in these opportunities, we do require that all students are supervised by an adult while in the building after school hours. Students are allowed ten minutes from the end of classes to arrive at their scheduled activity or the classroom where they will be working. Students who are not under the supervision of an adult must leave the building by 2:25 p.m.

We do provide two activity buses for students staying after school. Our 3:00 p.m. bus is a shuttle to the high school where students then transfer to the high school bus routes. We also provide a 4:30 p.m. bus which provides limited service into students' neighborhoods.

While we understand that circumstances occasionally arise, we require that students waiting for a ride from a parent are picked up in a timely manner. We do not have staff available to provide supervision for students who are waiting in our building for extended periods of time.

If you have questions about our after school policy, please contact your student's grade level dean.

6th grade: Delana Brinkman
7th grade: Gina Magnuson
8th grade: Randy Zutz
Maslon UPLIFT for 8th graders
8 th  Graders! Join Maslon UPLIFT, our very own 8 th  grade mock trial program. You will meet lawyers, learn about the law, and win prizes. At the end of the program, you will represent your very own client in a mock case before Hennepin County Judges in the University of Minnesota Law School courtrooms. We will meet after school on Tuesdays starting on October 23. Watch for registration information later in the fall. Questions? Contact Catherine Ahlin-Halverson at  [email protected]  or 612-672-8314.

CATHERINE AHLIN | PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL
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MASLON LLP  
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Youth in Government (YIG)
Interested in Government? Politics? Fun? Youth in Government (YIG) informational meeting is coming up!

Parent and student information night at the Ridgedale Y:

Tuesday, 10/09/2018, 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Location: Ridgedale YMCA


Emilee Wold
Senior Teen Thrive Program Coordinator
Ridgedale YMCA
 
RIDGEDALE YMCA
YMCA OF GREATER TWIN CITIES
(P) 952-403-4728
(F) 952-544-4765
Quiz Bowl Team Opportunity
New After School Club Opportunity!

We are starting our first ever Middle School Quiz Bowl Team. If your child enjoys trivia, please check out this  link  for more information.

Sincerely,

Ms. Lisa Lillie
Gifted and Talented Education Specialist (gr. 6-8)
Advanced Language & Literature Teacher (gr. 6)
952-928-6385
Hispanic Heritage Month
We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, by recognizing the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States. Click here for more information.
Site Council
Staff Appreciation Dinner at Conferences
Parents we need your help in supporting our teachers and staff by donating items for meals on the nights of fall conferences. Below are the links to sign up for the items that are needed. Thanks in advance for your donation and support.

Oct 11th - Taco/Salad Bar

Oct 16th- Soup/Chili & Salad Potluck
School Spirit Tastes Great
Tuesday, October 9: Chipotle for dinner!! Chipotle at 5580 Excelsior Blvd will donate up to 33% of all orders that show our SLPMS flyer.


Kids Voting
Students in grades 2-8 are invited to vote during the school day with their classmates on November 6, 2018.

Students, staff and parents having fun, fundraising for our middle school at the Cub Foods Brat Wagon.
Support for Parents of Adolescents 
Winter Coats from STEP
STEP will have winter coats available throughout October for St. Louis Park children and adults who are in need. Come during STEP’s Clothes Closet hours and bring current address verification (a utility bill or lease).
Call 952-925-4899 with any questions. 



Rental Assistance Program
Rental Assistance Program
In 2017 the City of St. Louis Park created a shallow rent subsidy program to assist low income renter households who live in St. Louis Park and have children attending school in St. Louis Park. Nine families were admitted to the program and assisted beginning December 2017.
The St. Louis Park Housing Authority will be taking applications for the program through October 15, 2018. Attached is detailed information related to the program and an application. This information can also be found on the City’s web site.
The program size will be limited; we anticipate adding 4 households to those who are currently being assisted.
Questions can be directed to  Michele Schnitker, CD Deputy Director/Housing Supervisor at  [email protected]  or at 952-924-2571. 


Sports
Boys' Soccer
The 7th grade boys' soccer team defeated Sandburg Middle School 3-2 in a hard fought contest. Beckett Truett scored the game winner as Danny Montanez held Sanford scoreless in the second half.

The 8th grade boys' soccer team defeated Sandburg Middle School 6-0. Frankie Robello made several good saves in the second half to keep Sanford from scoring.
District/Community News
Looking for other opportunities? Check out these programs

Kids Voting Program
Animal Humane Society Fall Camp Flyer
Dance Classes
STEP Coat Drive
Spanish for Adult Language Learners
Schwans Fundraiser
Vaping Forum
H of M: Challenging Racism
Fall Youth Enrichment