64 SECONDS to Learn Up To  25 THINGS about St. Louis Park High School
March 22, 2019

1:   From the Principal

Relationships were an important component of my week as there were many opportunities to connect with people.  Thank you very much to our Parent Engagement group for your efforts to support our teachers with a meal before conferences.  It is one of our busiest days of the year, but the food and conversations were greatly appreciated.

Thank you to all of the parents that were able to join us for our Family-Teacher Conference night.  As a principal, I am also very thankful for the phone conversations and face to face visits this week.  I value the perspectives shared and find wisdom in the words that we share.  I am looking forward to continuing to weave those words and conversations in the work we do together here at St. Louis Park High School. 

Scott Meyers
Principal
2:  Spring Conferences
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.
3:  Spring Conference Teacher Meals
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 Tuesday, 3/26
4:  School Start-End Times Update
The 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. The Project Team delivered those recommendations in a presentation to the School Board on Monday, March 11.

Click here to download a four-page flyer  for all of the latest information regarding the Start-End Times Study.

The School Board is now asking for additional feedback from stakeholders before it begins to discuss the recommendations and take any action.

Feedback can be given online through  Thoughtexchange or in person at the March 25 School Board Meeting.

Important upcoming dates are listed below:
  • Monday, March 25 | School Board Meeting with Open Forum
  • Monday, April 8 | School Board Meeting
For more information about the School Start-End Times Study, go online to  www.bit.ly/SLPStartTimes .
5:  Career Expo
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  
6:  Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Fund
"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. 

You can also check out our website at  www.stlouispark.dollarsforscholars.org    for more current information.


7:  Last Call for AP Exam Registration
Last call for AP Exam Registration.  Late, Late  AP exam ordering with a $70 late fee continues through March 28 at Total Registration.   More information can be found on the High School website under Academics.
8:  College Visits
Bradley University and the Savannah College of Art & Design will be visiting soon.  Sign up in Counseling if interested.
9:  Are Colors Equally Proportionate in A Bag of Skittles? 

Graphing is a way to visually present important information without overloading your audience with data. Mr. Utities helps his students understand the tool of graphing Skittles data in ICL. 
10:  Personal Finance - Did You Know...
Only 18% of 18-25-year-olds invest in the market, either directly by buying stocks or through mutual funds or a retirement account?   Personal Finance students are above average and participating in the Stock Market Game challenge - and winning. 
11:  Oriole Robotics Competition
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).
12:  Boys/Girls State
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:

 
13:  Enrollment for Summer Opportunities
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
14:  Academic Supports
Click here to see days, times and locations for academic support at St. Louis Park High School.
15:  Driver's Ed Course Sections
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

More information available: Click here.
16:  Class of 2019 Celebration Event
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.
17:  Athletics
Go to gopark.org for athletic event information and sports registration.
18:  Check Lost and Found for Your Items!
Lost a sweatshirt? Winter jacket? Water bottle? Check out SLPHS Lost & Found in the Student Office. We are overflowing with forgotten items. All items will be discarded or donated on Monday, March 25.
19:  Upcoming Dates
March 26 - HS Spring Conferences, 4-7:00 p.m., Field House
March 28 - End of 3rd Quarter
March 29 - No School, Grading Day
April 1-5 - Spring Break


St. Louis Park  High School
6425 West 33rd St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: 952-928-6100 *  Fax: 952-928-6113
www.slpschools.org 
www.gopark.org ( Go Park - SLP Athletics Website)
Click here for the Districtwide Calendar
  

Copyright © 2015-2018. All Rights Reserved.