St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News
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Calendar
Nov. 1, No school
Nov. 3, Daylight savings time ends
Nov. 15, School Party, MS, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 18, Spelling Bee, 7 p.m., MS cafeteria
Nov. 20, Site council, 3:45 p.m.
Nov. 27-29, No school
Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be an A day.
Tuesday & Thursday will be a B day.
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A heartfelt thank you for the generous meals that were provided on conference nights. It really helps us get through the long days and spend some time together as a staff.
Middle School Staff.
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PowerSchool Public Portal and Mobile Apps will close Thursday, October 31 at 3:00 p.m. for quarter one grading. They will reopen Friday, November 8 by 3:00 p.m.
Updated versions for PowerSchool Mobile are now available:
PowerSchool Mobile for Android version 2.1 is in the Google Play Store.
PowerSchool Mobile for iOS version 2.7.2 is in the Apple Store.
**Here's the URL if you can add it as a link
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8th Grade Field Trip to REM5
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The week of November 18-21, the 8th graders will be taking a field trip to REM5 virtual reality laboratory here in St. Louis Park for a vr learning experience related to our Africa unit of study. Students received a permission slip in their I&S class. The permission slip and REM5 waiver are due back on or before November 8. Both the permission slip and the waiver need to be signed in order for your student to participate in this exciting opportunity. Each class will be visiting REM5 for a two-hour time period on one of the days. An exact date and time will be shared with students and sent to parents a couple of weeks before the field trip for planning of appointments and lunches.
Please contact your student's Individuals & Societies teacher if you have any questions.
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Dear Parents,
We would like to formally introduce you to
Irene Miguel
and
Carlos Morales
, the
Global Interns
for St. Louis Park Middle School. Irene comes from
Spain
and Carlos comes from
Colombia.
Both are very excited to begin working with all of our middle school students and to learn about the American culture!
Every year, the Global Intern program brings a unique and special experience to our school and this year, the students will have the opportunity to practice first-hand what they are learning about culture and conversation in their French, ESP and Spanish classes.
Also, Irene and Carlos will be helping some classes such as math, language and literature, EL, and advisory, among other activities.
"My name is Irene and I come from a small village in northern Spain. I am a cheerful person who loves learning as much as teaching. I am glad to have the opportunity to work in St Louis Park Middle School and to live the American culture for a year. There's so much I will learn!"
"I am Carlos Morales. I was born in the big Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia, but raised surrounded by mountains and the wonders of the southern culture in the magical lands of Pasto. I am passionate about teaching, music and traveling. I am one of those who admire the beauties of our 'Pachamama' (Mother Earth). I feel so thankful for the opportunity of working at St. Louis Park Middle School and sharing my culture as well as learning from the American culture."
Feel free to speak English, Spanish, and French, with them!
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Pictured are Irene Miguel, Principal Les Bork and Carlos Morales.
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Kids Voting St. Louis Park is dedicated to educating students about the rights, responsibilities and mechanics of participating in American democracy.
Click here to read more.
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Noodles & Co. Gives Back, November 6
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Middle School Families! Want a yummy, easy dinner that supports SLPMS and your student?
Make plans to enjoy Noodles on November 6 from 4-8 p.m. at the Knollwood location
(click here to see the flyer)
. 25% of in-restaurant sales will benefit the St. Louis Park Middle School. Guests must mention SLPMS or show the
flyer
when ordering.
Every Student Counts. Every Dollar Counts.
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Binder Buddies, November 8
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Binder buddies is a great program offered to students after each quarter to help kids who need help with organization and may need school supply replenishing.
If you would like to volunteer,
please click here
. This is a rare opportunity for parents to volunteer in the Middle School.
We are always accepting donations for binder buddies and to help make donating easier, we have created an Amazon wish list.
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To donate to the Binder Buddies program through the
Amazon Wish List
:
- Click here.
- Select the item(s) you would like to donate
- When checking out, please select the middle school address for shipping
- Place your order
Thank you in advance for your donations!
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STEP Holiday Toy Registration
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STEP Holiday Toy Registration
Friday November 1 through Friday December 13, 2019
Infants to 18 year olds living in your home in St. Louis Park are eligible for STEP’s holiday gift program.
Register your children one of two ways:
1. During November food shelf appointment OR
2.
Drop in between 11/1 and 12/13 during the following hours (NO Appointment Necessary):
Monday 8a.m. – 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. & 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. or
Friday 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Please expect to wait if you drop in to register.
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7th Grade Band, November 14
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Attention all 7th grade band parents and students:
The band is headed to Branson,
November 2020,
for an 8th grade band trip! Please plan to attend an informational meeting on
November 14 at 5 p.m
. in the band room to learn more about what to expect and costs.
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Congratulations to Jersey Miller. She is State bound in cross country. Jersey Miller placed tenth overall at one of the toughest sections in the state, to qualify for the State Meet next weekend in Northfield. Jersey is only the second Park athlete to qualify for the State Meet since 2005. Good luck at State.
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Last week to sign-up for Girls' Basketball
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If you need help creating your user account (it is the same as your lunch payment account) click here:
Creating New Account
Participation Fee: $100
Sports Physicals
: All athletes will need to have a current sports physical (not immunizations) on file at the Middle School before they will be able to register for any sport. Physicals are good for 3 years.
Coaches
7th & 8th Basketball:
Basketball is an activity that any female student in 6th - 8th grade can participate in (all athletes get to play). After the season begins, there are usually two games per week. Teams consist of an A team and a B team consisting of 7th and 8th grade players. There is generally practice everyday after school except Wednesdays, if there is no game.
6th Grade Basketball
: 6th grade teams will practice everyday, play inter-squad games against each other and SLP 7th grade teams unless participation at the 7th & 8th grade level is low and they play up. Limited games scheduled, developmental teams. Coaches will send out the inter-squad schedule once the season starts.
Activity Bus and Transportation
: Buses will leave the Middle School at 4:30 p.m. everyday after practice. If they have an event that lasts past 4:30 p.m. they will need to be picked up after the event at the middle school. We provide bus transportation to and from all away sporting events.
Season Length:
The first day of practice is Monday, October 28th. The season lasts approximately 8 weeks. Practices are from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. There is no after school activities on Wednesdays.
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All students at St. Louis Park Middle School were invited to take a written screening test for the SLPMS Spelling Bee after school on October 8, 2019. A make-up day was offered on October 11. This 100-question test was a multiple-choice test where students had to choose the word that was spelled incorrectly from five choices. The next round, an oral bee, will be held at the Middle School on Monday, November 18, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to watch these fine spellers in action! The SLPMS Spelling Bee will determine our representative to the Metro Area Bee in March.
Top spellers by grade
8th Grade
: Aaron Casey-Fix, Otto Fischbach, Alison Garland, Jayce Halverson, Jacob Ignatowicz, Darren Persaud and Kyla Plair.
7th Grade
: Billy Bryan, Abby Daugherty, Maximo Dean, Arun Ferran-Sapatnekar, Noah Gips, Julia Lorenzen, E’nyah Miller, Sarah Peterson, Adam Rosvold, Ray Turner and Dash Zessman.
6th Grade
: Rayan Abdirahman, Lokesh Kamineni, Yasemin Lara Pillay, Jack Larson, Adin Lindell, Preston McGregor, Amran Mohamed, Mitsuki Ortega Crego, Teddy Rich, Luke Rowan, Owen Twedten and Aliya Yousuf.
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Participation in MS Activities & Clubs
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St. Louis Park Middle School offers a variety of clubs and activities to engage and ignite the creativity of all students. Our goal is to have 90% of our students involved in after-school activities. Activities may be dropped or added each school year depending on student request, involvement and available adult leadership. A sampling of clubs that have been offered in the past at the middle school include: Honors Band, Math Team, Musical, Select Choir, Quiz Bowl, Gay-Straight Student Alliance (GSA), Student Action Team (SAT), and Youth Development Committee (YDC). If you have questions about these activities or would like your student to not participate in a specific club or activity, please call Bridgid O'Hara at 952-928-6301.
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SLP MS Synchronized Swimming Club
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Join us after school to enjoy the pool, learn some new routines, and get some exercise. This is a great place for those who would like to try synchronized swimming for the first time or those that want to work more on their skills before the High School Synchro season starts.
We will work on figures, hybrids, strokes, conditioning and routines.
The emphasis will be on fun and recreation while learning lots of new synchronized swimming skills! Swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool.
LOCATION St. Louis Park Middle School
DAYS
Tuesdays and Thursdays
TIME
2:35 - 4:15 p.m.
DATES
November 5- January 16
COST $90.00
Click
here
to see the flyer and registration form
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Attention Cast of the Fall Play!!
Click
here
to see the first letter sent home.
Make sure you sign up for Remind-
directions are in the letter linked above.
Click
here
to see the rehearsal schedule.
Click
here
to see the full cast list, including when the Yellow cast and Green cast perform.
Make sure you sign up for Remind- directions are in the letter linked above. Or email Jessica with your cell phone number and she can add you.
We are in need of individually wrapped snacks for rehearsals. If you can donate, please drop off snacks in the front office.
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Click
here
for sign up forms or check in the office.
Quiz Bowl starts on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019.
Please see our new Quiz Bowl T Shirts from Custom Ink!
Click
here
to order a quiz bowl t-shirt
and it will be delivered to St. Louis Park Middle School.
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“Only you can tell your story.” Calling all story-tellers and creative writers for a NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) club. NaNoWriMo is challenging yourself to write a story in the month of November. You set your own word count goal and get writing – on your own or team up with a friend. The club will offer how-to inspiration, support and encouragement, and time to write.
Click here
to see their website for more information about NaNoWriMo. The club will meet for six Tuesdays starting October 29. The final session will be a party (invite your family and friends!) to celebrate writing our novels!
When
:Tuesdays from 2:30-4:20 p.m.
11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3
Where
: Mr. Letellier’s room (Room 235)
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Can you help replenish the Middle School Food shelf?
First quarter has ended, and our Middle School food shelf could use to following:
- boxed mac and cheese
- ravioli/spaghetti-o's
- lotion
- textured hair products (shampoo/conditioner)
- granola bars
Please drop items at the school office front desk in the shopping cart. Thank you!
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Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Hosting Boat Tours of Mississippi River
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October 14, 2019 (Minneapolis) - The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Water Patrol is proud to announce a new partnership with the National Park Service to provide boat tours of the Mississippi River to local junior high and high school-age children. The goal of these tours is to provide attendees with water safety education, history of our most important natural feature, and positive interactions between the community and public agencies.
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Click
here
for the September issue of
tips, activities, and helpful information for families.
.
Click
here
for the October issue.
Click
here
for the November issue.
Click
here
for the December issue.
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Looking for other opportunities? Check out these programs
STEP Toy Registration
Art & Culture Survey
Hope Speaks Project
Music Lessons
Kids Voting
Wasted: The Story of Food Waste
SLP SEEDS Events
Adult Options in Education
Fall Camps at Animal Humane Society
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D.C. Trip:
1. 2020 Trip (current 7th Grade): There's still plenty of time to register for this year's trip and still travel! Registration is open through mid-March. You can register through one of the following options:
- Calling 1-800-468-5899
Our Trip ID is 175969
2. 2019 Trip (current 8th Grade): Mr. Burr is still looking for yearbook photos! Please send electronic copies via e-mail to
burr.david@slpschools.org
as soon as possible!
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