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25 THINGS about St. Louis Park High School
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One of our district core values as mentioned in our Strategic Plan states that "Everyone has the capacity and responsibility to contribute to the well-being of others". This past week at the high school saw many examples of this core value in action.
On Wednesday one of our seniors, Yonah Davis, was honored as the recipient of the Rose Rees Peace Award from the National Council of Jewish Women Minnesota. Yonah joined a panel of award recipients from other Metro Area Schools. This panel of award winners shared their amazing stories and their plans for the future. I left this ceremony with a great deal of hope surrounding the contributions of young people to our world. Their concern for others was a focal point for many that spoke. I commend them for their wisdom that far exceeded their numeric age.
On Friday, we held our National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Often times recognition for this group is focused on academic excellence, but another aspect of their success lies in their projects and contributions to communities outside of our school. Thank you to Jill Merkle, NHS Advisor, and our NHS Executive Board for all of their efforts to organize a beautiful ceremony. It was very easy for me to share my Park Pride with parents, students, and families this morning as we honored their contributions to the well-being of others.
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Hennepin West Consortium Partnership Retreat
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Three St. Louis Park High School freshmen, Teontay Bryson, Gamachu Dedefo, and Torii Eberle, spoke at the
Hennepin West Consortium Partnership Retreat on
April 23, 2019 about their experience and life changing takeaways!
The students were members of the Business Innovation Course (a CTE program) in which they successfully created and operated their own business. The student business was called "Lightning" in which they successfully marketed and sold to all St. Louis Park Schools "SLP Strong We All Belong" bracelets that united the community!
The Hennepin West Consortium is responsible for the administration and implementation of the Carl D. Perkins IV Grant.
The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act is a principal source of federal funding to states for the improvement of secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs across the nation. The purpose of the Act is to develop more fully the academic, career, and technical skills of secondary and postsecondary students who elect to enroll in career and technical education programs.
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A sincere thank you to all the career guests at our 2019 Career Expo. Our teachers and students feedback has been fantastic!
One of our students said it best in his thank you to our guests:
"Thank you so much for coming to the St. Louis Park Career Expo. High school is a critical transition point in many of our lives. As young adults figuring out our futures, the opportunity to interact with real adults in the workforce and gain multiple perspectives is invaluable. As many of us head down different post-secondary pathways, knowing about different job opportunities will help inform our future decisions. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and for playing a role in shaping our future.
With gratitude,
St. Louis Park Student"
(written by a member of the class of 2019 who has experienced the career expo for 4 years)
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We were thrilled this week to celebrate Yonah Davis, this year's winner of the Rose Rees Peace Award.
This award was established by the National Council of Jewish Women to honor a high school senior who "demonstrates
leadership in community service or advocacy" and who share Rose Rees' "passion for peace and justice."
Yonah has been an exemplary leader in these areas both in the school and the wider community, and we are both proud of and grateful for his work. We celebrated him and the other winners on Wednesday in a Banquet at Beth El Synagogue. Congratulations Yonah!
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Advanced Placement Exams May 6-31
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IB Exam Schedule - Week 1
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Arrive to IB exams at least 10 minutes early. You will be allowed in at that time - make certain you do not have any papers, electronics, food, etc on you when you arrive. Paper 1 sciences are the only exam you may use a pencil for. All other exams require a black pen!
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IB Examinations May 7-24
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It is imperative that all students testing follow appropriate conduct during the exams. Failure to do so may lead to not only an F for the student causing a disruption, but also invalidate the exams for all other students in the room!
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Academic Awards Event/Scholarship Night
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Based on feedback that we received on the length of the scholarship and awards night, we have separated these two events. The Academic Awards will take place on the morning of Tuesday, May 21st in the Auditorium. Doors will open at 7:00 a.m. with refreshments and music provided by our orchestra department. The event will start at 7:30 am.
The Scholarship night will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Refreshments will follow. Invitations will be mailed out to recipients in the beginning of May. We are excited to take this opportunity to celebrate with the class of 2019!
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Saint Louis Park High School Theatre Presents
"Prelude to a Kiss" May 2-4
Craig Lucas's "Prelude to a Kiss" is a romantic comedy with a dramatic twist. Peter and Rita's whirlwind romance leads to an impetuous marriage. On their wedding day, a mysterious old man greets Rita with a kiss. It's not until their honeymoon that Peter realizes Rita and the old man have swapped souls, and the spirit of his true love now resides in the body of a dying man.
Evening performances are May 2 and 3 at 7:00 p.m. The May 4 Saturday matinee begins at 2:00 p.m. All performances will be held in the High School auditorium, located along the West 33rd St. entrance. General admission tickets will be available at the door 30 minutes prior to the show: $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at https://slphspreludetoakiss.eventbrite.com.
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Senior Meeting May 15th
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| The next Senior meeting will be Wednesday, May 15th during 3rd period in the cafeteria. Permits to receive your graduation cap, gown and guest tickets will be handed out. |
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Eau Claire Jazz Festival
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Last weekend, the St. Louis Park High School Jazz Ensemble traveled to Eau Claire, Wisconsin for the Eau Claire Jazz Festival. This small city turns into a jazz hub once a year and produces one of the nation's best-respected jazz festivals. Students heard the festival's winning college jazz band and jazz combo as well as a rising national professional act named Grace Kelly. She is a young Asian-American jazz saxophone/vocal prodigy who has performed professional since age 14. They were also treated to the US Airmen of Note, the top military jazz ensemble in the country. They performed three pieces for adjudication and also sightread for a judge. Though exact rankings and scores are still to come, their director, Mr. Schmitz, was very proud of their performance.
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2019-20 All State Band
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Last Friday, months of preparation and an intense audition process culminated in MMEA (MN Music Educators' Association) releasing the names of students who will be in the 2019-2020 All State Bands. These elite concert and jazz bands contain the best high school players in the state and this accomplishment is akin to winning state in a sport.
Our high school had a record six students go through the process and they are better musicians because of it. We are extremely proud to announce that Zoe Younger, a junior on trombone, made the All State Concert Band. Mitchell VonEschen, a junior on piano, made the All State Jazz Band. These students are only the 5th and 6th Park students to make All State Bands in the last decade. They will attend a weeklong summer camp to prepare their music. The honor culminates in a mid-February performance at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis as part of the the state music education convention.
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Stock Market Game Winners
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While 3M stocks dropped significantly this week due to falling below profit expectations, this company has the history to prove they can recover. While our SMG sessions are short, investment strategies require a long-term perspective and strategy and these winners are well on their way to making great long-term investments.
April rounds out financial literacy month. How do you do answering these questions?
Winners: Please stop by B224 to claim your 100 Grand (candy bar)
What is the average tax refund received by American workers?
$2,878 - Winner: Ashley Mbong
What GPA is required to earn a Good Student Discount on an auto insurance policy?
3.0 - Winner: Aniya Martin
What percent of U.S. high school students are required to take a personal finance course to graduate?
17% - Winner: Max Wyatt
What is the #1 long-term financial goal for young people (ages 16-25)?
Owning a home (81%) - Winner: Tiana McQuiller
What percent of Americans between the ages of 21-37 think they will be millionaires?
53% - Winner: Heather Chiqui
What's the cost to manufacture a nickel?
6.2 cents - Winner: Owen Goddard
Who is more likely to use their mobile phone to pay bills, iPhone or Android users
iPhone (49%)
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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 |
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Managing Anxiety at Home & School
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Free workshop
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Managing Anxiety at Home and School: How to Break the Worry Cycle
with Lynn Lyons
Monday, May 13, 2019
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Manny Fingerhut Auditorium
Barry Family Campus
4330 S. Cedar Lake Road
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Click here to register:
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| 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. - 3 seats available
Section 8: July 15-26, 8:00-11:00 a.m. - 17 seats available
Section 9: July 15-26, 11:00- 2:00 p.m. - 23 seats available
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Class of 2019 Celebration Event
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Chances at hundred dollar bills? Mocktails? Fajitas? Palm readers? Chillin time? Laser tag? Ice Cream Bar? Seniors - buy your Graduation Party ticket NOW. Event takes place immediately following the June 6 Graduation Ceremony. Tickets must be bought by May 10. See Kiki Christensen in the office if you need a confidential scholarship. Visit
www.slpseniorparty.com for all the details.
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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 |
| Go to gopark.org for athletic event information and sports registration. |
May 3 - Spring Play, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium
May 4 - Spring Play, 2:00 p.m., Auditorium
May 4 - Prom, 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., Swedish Institute
May 6 - HS Band 9/Jazz Band Concert, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium
May 7 - HS Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble Concert/Senior Awards, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium
May 17 - Early Release - Professional Development
May 21 - Academic Awards, 7:30 a.m., Auditorium
May 22 - Scholarship Night, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium
May 27 - Memorial Day
May 29 - HS Choirs 1940's POPS Concert/Senior Recital/Awards Night, 6:00 p.m., HS Gym, 7:00 p.m., HS Auditorium
May 30 - HS Orchestra Spring Concert, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium |
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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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