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25 THINGS about St. Louis Park High School
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Our week ended with students sharing their voices and talents in our Black History Presentation. This year's production was informative and powerful. A special thank you to Chris Weaver, NTA Coordinator and Student Advocate, and Shawna Belcher, Learning Lab Student Advocate, for advising students and coordinating the show. Most of all thank you to all of our students who contributed to the performance. It was a great culmination for Black History Month and a reminder that Black History is US History as we continue our studies throughout the year.
It was also great to see our students networking with our Career and College Readiness (CCR) Advisory Board to start the day today. Career field experts joined our students as they discussed the importance of knowing your strengths. A strength-based approach to career exploration can help realize where students could find success in their future. Thank you to Carrie Jennissen, CCR Board, and Kara Mueller, CCR Board and Buisness Department Head, for all of the coordination to make this experience happen.
Scott Meyers
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St. Louis Spark High School will be holding spring parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, March 21 and Tuesday, March 26 from 4-7:30 p.m. Conferences will be held in the High School Field House. (Entrance is located on the south side of the building adjacent to the railroad tracks.) It is helpful if you bring a copy of your student's schedule (or a list of teachers) with you to conferences (available in PowerSchool). You will be able to get a copy of this schedule at a welcome table in the field house on conference night if needed. Hope to see you there.
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Spring Conference Teacher Meals
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High School parents we need you. Please help us show the High School teachers how much we support them by providing a meal to nourish them. Click below to sign up.
March Conference Teacher Meals Thursday, 3/21
March Conference Teacher Meals Tuesday, 3/26 |
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Parenting Education Opportunities at SLPHS First Night of Spring Conferences
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Join us on Thursday, March 21, 2019 for the first night of spring conferences and a free workshop (or two!) St. Louis Park High School room B135.
The Fallacy of Perfect Parenting, Session 1: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., room B135
Communication & Conflict Resolution, Session 2: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., room B135
Workshops Sponsored Free of Charge by FRrē: Family Recovery Resource Experts Read More
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You Are Invited College Game Plan Night
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Parents, Families and Students:
Join us for the post-secondary education planning workshop!
Mark your calendar and plan to attend:
Build Your College Game Plan
Grades 6-11
Tuesday, March 12 6:30-8:00 p.m.
St. Louis Park High School Auditorium
- Hear from a Certified College Planning Specialist
- Learn about CCR resources at the High School
- Strategies for Admissions, Academics and Financial Planning
We encourage pre-registration, but walk-ins are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
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School Start-End Times - Two Options
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The 2018-19 School Start-End Times Project Team held its fourth and final meeting on Monday, March 4. The group reviewed stakeholder feedback for the four options they developed in February and selected their first and second choice options to recommend to the School Board. Their recommendation follows with specific times and projected costs:
First Choice: Option Triangle (Projected Cost $1,053,000 / 2018-19 Cost=$981,000)
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Schools Served
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A.M. Bell
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P.M. Bell
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| 1st Tier |
Aquila, Peter Hobart, Susan Lindgren, P.S.I |
7:45 a.m.
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2:15 p.m.
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| 2nd Tier |
High School |
8:25 a.m.
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3:15 a.m.
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| 3rd Tier |
Middle School |
9:10 a.m.
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3:52 p.m.
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Second Choice: Option Square (Projected Cost: $1,444,000 / 2018-19 Cost=$981,000
| Tier |
Schools Served
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A.M. Bell
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P.M. Bell
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| 1st Tier |
Aquila, Peter Hobart, Susan Lindgren, P.S.I. |
7:55 a.m. |
2:25 p.m.
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| 2nd Tier |
Middle School |
8:45 a.m. |
3:27 p.m. |
| 2nd Tier |
High School |
8:45 a.m. |
3:35 p.m. |
The team will make its formal recommendation to the School Board at the Monday, March 11 Study Session. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the High School, Room C350. Please note: Open Forum is not on the agenda for this meeting.
The team will make its formal recommendation to the School Board at the Monday, March 11 Study Session. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the High School, Room C350. Please note: Open Forum is not on the agenda for this meeting.
Multiple opportunities exist in March to share your thoughts about the two options:
- Wednesday, March 13: Public Meeting with Facebook LIVE
High School, Room C350, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
- Monday, March 18: School Board Listening Session
Middle School, Media Center, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
- Monday, March 25: School Board Meeting with Open Forum
High School, Room C350, 7:00 p.m.
- March 11 through March 20: Thoughtexchange
Participate electronically by sharing your thoughts and rating thoughts shared by others. Link to be shared with stakeholders and available from school district website.
Additional information about the 2018-19 School Start-End Times Study is available on the school district website at
www.bit.ly/SLPStartTimes
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Construction Begins on High School Locker Rooms in March
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Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-March at St. Louis Park High School as the school's locker rooms will be completely renovated.
When completed, the new locker rooms will feature new lockers, flooring, lighting, toilets, sinks, showers, and branding. There will also be new and improved storage areas, team rooms, and coaches' offices, as well as a new common athletic training room.
Beginning Monday, March 11, there will be no access to the High School locker rooms, training room and pool due to construction. There will also be no access in or out of Door #11, which faces out toward Dakota Avenue.
Several parking spaces adjacent to Door #11 will also be unavailable during the project, which has an expected completion date of August 5, 2019.
Students and families will still be able to drive through the area adjacent to Door #11 to get to the Activity entrance for drop-off and pick-up.
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MCA testing begins very soon. It is our hope as a school and a district that students take these exams to help us get feedback about how prepared our students are to meet Minnesota State Standards and assess growth. Please take a moment to read more about the
importance of testing
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Science MCA takes place on Thursday, March 14 for all Juniors taking Biology. Students will be testing with their respective Biology classes.
Reading MCA will be on Friday, March 15 for all Sophomores. There will be a special schedule for Sophomores so they can all test during periods 1-3.
Math MCA for all Juniors will be on March 19 and 20. Students will be testing with their respective Math classes.
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The ACT, which needs to be made up due to the snow day, will take place on Tuesday, March 12 beginning at 8:20 a.m. in the Field House. (Students who arrive at 8:40 will not be admitted to the test session.)
***According to guidelines established by ACT we will need to re-test on March 12 (our original make-up date). This means we will not be able to offer a make-up session if this testing opportunity is missed.***
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State & District Testing at the High School
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Learn more about why testing is important and when testing at the High School takes place.
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Gilda's Club LISTEN/Dear Cancer Teen Essay
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CONGRATS to Senior Mikel Kieselbach!! His essay was chosen for 2nd prize in the High School - Cancer in the Family category of the 2019 Gilda's Club LISTEN/Dear Cancer Teen Essay contest.
The panel of judges was impressed by his "personal voice, clarity and style" and "found his story to be profound and moving."
He will receive his prize (an iPad) and read part of his essay at a recognition party on March 18. He submitted the essay as part of his first-semester Creative Writing class. |
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DECA MN State Conference By the Numbers
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- 2,000+ students competed at the MN DECA State Conference held downtown at the Hyatt Regency last Sun-Tues.
- 13 St. Louis Park DECA students qualified to participate in role-play simulations or prepared events such as, job interviews, sales demos or presenting their 10-20 page research papers.
- 9 SLP DECA students placed in the top 12 in their event
- 5 SLP DECA students qualified to compete at the International Career Development DECA Conference held in Orlando, Florida April 27-30
- 2 very proud Advisors!
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Oriole Robotics Competition
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Come support FRC2879 Oriole Robotics who will be competing at the 10,000 Lakes Regional Competition presented by the Medtronic Foundation at Williams Arena in the heart of the University of Minnesota campus. The event is open to the public and free for all spectators. It is guaranteed to be packed with non-stop robot action. The regional will take place in Week 5 for the 2019 season (Mar 28-30).
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PSEO Information Session
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Interested in earning college credit next year? Attend a PSEO information session.
PSEO is a program that allows qualifying students the opportunity to take college classes on a college campus for free. Find out more at one of our information sessions in March.
Every Tuesday in March: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26
First Thursday in March: 3/7
Where: C153
When: Hours 1-7 |
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Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Fund
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"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
Benjamin Franklin
Please consider making an investment by donating to the
Dollars for Scholars
Scholarship
Fund
to help a St. Louis Park graduating senior afford post-secondary education. The St. Louis Park Chapter of Dollars for Scholars is an all-volunteer organization that provides financial support to local students.
Our newsletter explains more about our community program to help local students with college expenses.
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APRIL 24, 2019
Exhibitors Wanted
Wednesday, April 24 - 9:45 a.m.-10: 45 a.m. (9:15 a.m. setup)
St. Louis Park High School - GYM
Our Annual Career Expo is a highly interactive "Career Exploration Event" providing high school students an opportunity to connect with business and industry. You and/or your organization's participation is valuable and needed! Please join us by clicking the link to register: Career Expo Exhibitor Registration (registration closes, April 18) There is NO cost to participate!
Career Expo objectives for our students: To gain information about careers and educational options. To investigate career options aligned with their strengths and interests. To improve job seeking skills & learn what employers need. To become aware of multiple career paths. To explore non-traditional careers.
Career Expo Flyer
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Do you have a Junior that is interested in the political process and how government works? They may want to apply to be part of Boys or Girls State. Representatives who attended last year will be visiting Junior social studies classes on Thursday, March 14th to talk about this exciting opportunity.
Minnesota American Legion Boys/Girls State
is a week-long experience of learning about Minnesota government at the local, county and state levels by "doing". It is a week of intensive study and involvement. The participants will actually organize and participate in the various levels and branches of government in addition to participating in athletics, music, writing for the newspaper or holding leadership positions across all levels of the program. Every boy/girl will participate in the process of city, county and state government. Minnesota Boys/Girls State is a program for young men/women who have just completed their junior year of high school. Highlights of the week include political speakers, mock trials, campaigning, elections, and announcement of the Boys/Girls State Governor and State Constitutional Officers.
For more information see attached brochures or check out their websites:
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The following schools will be visiting soon. Sign up in Counseling if interested:
North Hennepin Community College
U of Nebraska-Lincoln
Savanah School of Art & Design
The Marines
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Looking for a Summer Job?
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Check out Jobs in the Park!
Learn more:
All meetings are at St. Louis Park High School
Food and drinks will be provided at each meeting.
March 19, 3:30 - 6 p.m., Room C350
Learn resume and interview skills
March 20, 3:30 - 6 p.m., Room C155
Tour job sites and get help completing your application
March 21, 3:30 - 6 p.m., Room C155
Finish your application and meet with job supervisors
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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 5: Apr. 22 - May 9 - FULL
Section 6: June 17-28, 8:00-11:00 a.m. - 8 seats available
Section 7: June 17-28, 11:00- 2:00 p.m. - 25 seats available
Section 8: July 15-26, 8:00-11:00 a.m. - 28 seats available
Section 9: July 15-26, 11:00- 2:00 p.m. - 25 seats available
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Class of 2019 Order Your Cap & Gown
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If you haven't already done so the members of the Class of 2019 need to order their cap and gown for this year's commencement ceremony in June.
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Class of 2019 Celebration Event
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All seniors and their families please visit
www.slpseniorparty.com
to get information about the graduation party on June 6, 2019.
Information about how to purchase your ticket, make a donation, and more can be found at
www.slpseniorparty.com. Please purchase tickets NOW so party planners can plan accordingly.
If you need ticket financial assistance, please contact Kirsten (Kiki) Christensen, Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal, St. Louis Park High School at 952-928-6102 or christensen.kirsten@slpschools.org.
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Boys State Swim Meet
Hayden Zheng won both the 200 IM and 100 Breast Stoke, his times also earned him All-American honors in both events. He also broke the state record in the 100 Breast with a time of 53.83. The medley relay of Will Schwietering, Hayden Zheng, Luke Anderson, and Max Bechtold also finished 9th at state and set a new team record.
Go to gopark.org for athletic event information and sports registration. |
March 14 HS Orchestra Rock Concert, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium
March 21 & 26 - HS Spring Conferences, 4-7:00 p.m., Field House
March 28 - End of 3rd Quarter
March 29 - No School, Grading Day |
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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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