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25 THINGS about St. Louis Park High School
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Students at St. Louis Park High School start their academic high school career experiencing our BARR (Building Assets Reducing Risks) Program. The importance of this program is to help make smaller learning communities that welcome our students. We also focus on relationships during 9th and 10th grade to help transition into Career and College pathways as 11th and 12th graders. This week our seniors had some pretty special events.
On Tuesday morning, we celebrated our seniors with our annual Academic Awards Ceremony. Students received recognition on the local, state, and national levels. New this year our building departments selected an outstanding student for all that they did in specific subject areas. I am so proud of the amazing students we have here at SLPHS.
On Wednesday evening, we celebrated again with our seniors at the Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Night. It was an incredible evening filled with generous donors, former students, and amazing stories among our senior recipients. I closed the evening with remarks about how I could feel the generosity, community, and humanity in the auditorium. I am looking forward to hearing all of the accomplishments that were made possible by our donors and our Dollars for Scholars Board!
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Senior Cap & Gown Distribution May 29
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On Wednesday, May 29th at 2:23 p.m. (7th hour)
bring your completed graduation permit to room C350 to pick up your cap, gown and guest tickets for graduation. Remember, you need your stamped and approved graduation permit, and any obligations to the Media Center and Cafeteria must be taken care of to receive your cap and gown and tickets.
If your permit is not completed by May 29, your cap and gown will be available in the Student Office.
Every student will receive six tickets for the gym and four for the auditorium (closed circuit TV) if graduation is held indoors. There is unlimited seating if graduation is held outdoors.
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Class of 2020 Senior Yearbook Pictures
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Planning for the 2020 yearbook has begun. In order for us to meet the publisher's first deadline, you will need to sit for the senior yearbook picture by October 4th. It is important to schedule this sitting now.
You will need to use the Susan Tadewald or Laura Truett photography studio for your studio yearbook picture. If you are not getting senior pictures taken or are planning to go to a different photographer for a full session, you must still use Tadewald or Truett to get the yearbook picture taken. Because the studios will only be taking two pictures in this instance, they have agreed to lower their standard sitting fee. If you sit for the yearbook photo by July 17th, there will only be a $15 charge. Between July 17th and October 4th, the yearbook photo will be $25.
We cannot make exceptions, and no late pictures will be accepted. The studios have guaranteed to deliver the pictures to us to meet our first publisher deadline. We are very excited to begin work on your senior Echowan. Thanks for your cooperation in helping this run smoothly.
Susan Tadewald
612-840-8780
susan@tadewald.biz
st-fineartphotography.com
Laura Truett
952-381-5316
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Yearbook Distribution Days Are Coming Up!
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Yearbook distribution is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29th, and Thursday, May 30th. Distribution will take place in the auditorium foyer during lunches. Students who purchased yearbooks must bring their student ID or another photo ID in order to pick up their book.
Beginning on May 30th, a limited number of extra books will be made available for sale on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost for these books will be $75, cash only.
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Message From the Student Office
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"Senior Skip Day" is a high school tradition among students. Senior Skip Day is a choice made by students to not attend classes; therefore, this is an Unexcused Absence and will be reflected as such in students' attendance. Please do not call to excuse your student for the reason of "Senior Skip Day". Students are responsible for their missed classwork.
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Advanced Placement Exams May 6-31
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Congratulations to the first ever State Drone Championship Team!
On Saturday, May 18th at Apple Valley High School, the SLP Drone team showed off their skills
at the first ever high school FPV drone race.
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Congratulations to Chris Anondson and Tanner Jensen for making the Spring Playoffs in Esports this season! In order to make it they had to place among the top players in the central time zone. This meant that they were top 15 of around 200 or more gamers! Also, watch for this June when our Overwatch team competes in the National Summer Tournament for a chance to be back to back national champions!
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Golf Tournament Benefits Local Scholarship
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Are you a golfer interesting in a local golf tournament in memory of a St. Louis Park Class of 1990 Graduate? Please consider gathering a foursome for the Marty Hammer Bushwood Open, taking place on Monday, July 14th at Burl Oaks Country Club. Money raised by the tournament goes towards the SLP Dollars Scholars Scholarship, the 'Marty Hammer 'Mr. Hustle' Scholarship' and St. Louis Park Parks and Rec Department.
Questions? Mike Hammer 612-750-4667
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Parktacular Ambassador Scholarship Program
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Dare to be more, dare to give more, dare to experience more than you ever thought possible!
The St. Louis Park Parktacular Ambassador program invites you to become your best self through fun, volunteering, personal growth, and mentoring, while earning money for your education.
The St. Louis Park Parktacular Ambassador Scholarship program is a leadership and personal development program available to young men and women, ages 17-22 who live in St. Louis Park or currently attend or are a graduate of St. Louis Park High School, Benilde-St. Margaret's, or Groves Academy. The Ambassadors spend a year promoting St. Louis Park, the Parktacular Festival, and the Children First Initiative at community festivals and celebrations throughout the Twin Cities metro area, out-state MN, and western WI, as well as taking part in numerous volunteer events and community outreach programs in and around St. Louis Park.
This is a unique, one-of-a-kind experience and we are currently accepting applications for our candidate program. Additional information and an application may be downloaded from our website at:
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ATTENTION SOPHOMORES! College Possible is now accepting applications for next year's cohort. College Possible is an organization that believes every student who dreams of earning a Bachelor's degree should have the knowledge, tools, and resources to do so. During high school, students will be guided through the key aspects of preparing for college, such as the ACT and college applications. Once in college, students will continue to receive coaching and support until they graduate! To be eligible for College Possible, students must:
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.0
- Meet the College Possible income eligibility requirements
- Commit to full program participation
- Demonstrate an interest in earning a Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university
If you are interested in applying, you can find the application online here:
www.collegepossible.org/join
. If internet access is an issue, there are paper copies available. The application deadline is May 31, and the application should be completed in one sitting.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please drop by the College Possible office at the back of the Learning Lab, or email the College Possible coaches:
Thanks!
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Seniors: What are your plans for next year?
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When you know your plans for next year - where you are going to college, working, gap year, etc., please let Cheryl Broady in Counseling know.
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Enrollment for Summer Opportunities
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Check the Career & College Center website to discover upcoming events and learn about summer opportunities! This website is updated with new events.
Events and Summer Opportunities |
| Click here to see days, times and locations for academic support at St. Louis Park High School. |
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Driver's Ed Course Sections
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| SLP Driver's Education Information
Section 6: June 17-28, 8:00-11:00 a.m. - FULL
Section 7: June 17-28, 11:00- 2:00 p.m. - FULL
Section 8: July 15-26, 8:00-11:00 a.m. - 13 seats available
Section 9: July 15-26, 11:00- 2:00 p.m. - 21 seats available
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Are you looking for a graduation gift for your new St. Louis Park Graduate?
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We have the perfect solution for you. Check out the new "Park Alumni" crewneck now offered by the school store. This is available online only. You can pick up your order June 6th immediately following the graduation ceremony in the high school cafeteria.
https://squareup.com/store/the-storiole/
-Champion - Double Dry Eco Crewneck Sweatshirt
-Applique and Embroidery
-9.0 oz., 50/50 cotton/polyester
-Made with up to 5% recycled polyester from plastic bottles
-Durable cover stitching throughout
-Heavy rib knit waistband and cuffs
-Set-in sleeves
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Help Needed - Senior Party
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9th/10th/11th/12th grade parents: We need your help! It is past tradition that non senior parents help out with some graduation party tasks that have to happen while the senior parents are at the graduation ceremony. Please click on the Sign Up Genius link to see how you can help on Thursday, June 6! Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0548aea622a31-senior
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Donate to the SLP Clothing Closet
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Attention St. Louis Park students and residents, we are students enrolled in the Community Service class at St. Louis Park High School who run the
SLP Clothing Closet
. The clothing closet is a free resource students in our school can use. We supply formal/semi formal dresses and suits, teenage men and women's clothing, shoes, and toiletries. We would like to ask you to consider donating gently used clothing and other items for our high school students. Donations can be dropped off at the Student Office. If you have further questions, please contact Sophia Ross at
ross.sophia@slpschools.org
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Summer Eats Minnesota Program
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Summer Eats Minnesota
offers free breakfast and lunch for children up to age 18 during summer vacation. No registration is required. Three schools in St. Louis Park are participating locations. All sites closed the week of July 1 - 5.
June 17 - July 25 Monday-Thursday:
Peter Hobart Elementary - 6500 W. 26th Street, SLP 55426
7:40 - 8:15 am Breakfast
12:00 - 12:30pm Lunch
SLP Middle School - 2025 Texas Ave. S., SLP 55426
7:50 - 8:15am Breakfast
11:45am - 12:15pm Lunch
June 17 - August 16 Monday-Friday:
Central Community Center - 6300 Walker Street, SLP 55416
7:45 - 8:15am Breakfast
11:15am - 12:30pm Lunch
Other sites in the Metro also serve lunch. Check your smartphone's App Store for the FREE "Summer Eats Minnesota" app that will tell you which sites near you are serving meals. Or - text "summer meals" to 97779 and enter your address to find serving sites nearby.
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Metro Transit Student Summer Pass
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Metro Transit's Summer Student Pass is BACK!
For $29.00, students who are enrolled at St. Louis Park Senior High School in 9-12th grade for the 2018-2019 school year can purchase a Summer Student Pass. This also includes seniors who will be graduating this year (class of 2019). These students will get unlimited rides on city buses and light rail trains from June 1st - September 3rd from 5 a.m. - 10p.m.
Summer Pass Flyer (English)
Summer Pass Flyer (Spanish)
Summer Pass Flyer (Somali) |
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STEP's Back to School Program
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Back to School Registration 2019-Register for STEP's Back to School Program
July 1 through August 9
Registration is for St. Louis Park children entering grades K thru 12 in need of school supplies.
You can register your child in one of two ways:
1) During a scheduled food shelf appointment OR 2) During the following hours* (NO appointment necessary):
- Mon & Wed 8am - 10am & 12:30pm - 3:30pm
- Tuesday 12:30pm - 3:30pm & 5pm - 7:30pm
- Thursday & Friday 8am - 11:00am
*Please expect to wait for the soonest available staff member.
Documents needed to register:
- Picture ID
- Current utility bill or an apartment lease
- Birth certificate or passport for each child unless you registered EACH child for Back to School Supplies LAST YEAR. Other official verification may be accepted if it contains the birth date.
- School supply list for children NOT attending SLP schools.
For more information, contact Karen at (952) 925-4899 ex.1200 or at
karen@stepslp.org
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Energy Assistance Program
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Energy Assistance Program helps lower-income Minnesotans with their heating bills. There is a deadline approaching of May 31st for applications for the 2019 program and they have funding for additional households remaining. Please see attached flyers for more information.
Energy Assistance Program Flyer
Heat or Food Flyer English
Heat or Food Flyer Spanish |
Congratulations to Head Coach Linda Gust and the Park synchronized swimming team on winning the Metro West Conference championship. They won the section meet last Saturday with a score of 179 points. The next closest team was Edina with 131 points. As a result of their outstanding performances, 20 of 22 routines qualified and will compete at the state meet in Rochester this week Thursday and Friday.
Congratulations!
Go to
gopark.org
for athletic event information and sports registration.
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May 29 - HS Choirs 1940's POPS Concert/Senior Recital/Awards Night, 6:00 p.m., HS Gym, 7:00 p.m., HS Auditorium
June 3 - HS Orchestra Spring Concert, 7:00 p.m., HS Gym
June 6 - HS Graduation, 7:30 p.m., HS Stadium
June 10 - 2nd Semester Finals
June 11 - 2nd Semester Finals
June 11 - Last Day of School
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St. Louis Park
High School
6425 West 33rd St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: 952-928-6100 *
Fax: 952-928-6113
www.gopark.org (
Go Park - SLP Athletics Website)
Click here for the Districtwide Calendar
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