St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News |
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November 25-27, No school, Thanksgiving Break
December 3 & 4, Student Material/Supply Pick-Up
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Food Available for Middle School Families |
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Food Available for Middle School Families
SLP Girl Scout Troop 14177 partnered with Cub Foods Knollwood for a food drive last weekend.
Non perishable bags of food for meals and feminine hygiene products are available for families to pick up when they are at the Middle School to pick up their student's supplies on December 3 & 4. There are three bags to choose from: Family Meal, Fast Fix (pasta, noodles, etc.) and Feminine Hygiene. Please contact the Social Worker, Kristen Engen-Routzohn by calling 952-928-6389 or send an email with the following information: your name, your student's name, which bag(s) of food you would like and number of food bags (up to 3 total) and if you would like a Feminine Hygiene bag. Items are available first come-first served. Remaining food that has not been signed up for in advance will be available as supplies last.
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2021 Yearbook Black Friday-Cyber Monday Sweepstakes!
If you have not already ordered a yearbook, here's a great opportunity to capture the memories and a little something extra! This week, Josten's is offering a chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card when you order by November 27, 2020. Click on the link to order and you will be automatically entered to win. (Hint: if buying for multiple students, order separately for each one to multiply your chances).
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Parent Survey Regarding Conferences |
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We are gathering feedback about the structure of conferences at SLPMS held on Wednesday, November 11 and Thursday, November 12. In the past, we have done arena-style (all teachers available in fieldhouses, parents/guardians wait in line to see the teachers). Due to COVID-19 we had to do something different so we had students present and lead their own conference with their family and Advisory teacher, and we are seeking your feedback on this experience. Here is the link to take the survey.
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Student Material/Supply Pick-Up December 3 and 4 |
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Parents/Guardians,
At the start of the year, we spent time getting supplies and materials ready for when you came with your student on September 8 or 9, so they were ready to go for Distance Learning. With Distance Learning now continuing into January, there are more supplies and materials that we need your child to have for the remainder of second quarter. On Thursday, December 3, and Friday, December 4, there will be a drive-up and we will bring your student's supplies out to you. More details to come, but please save these dates. See you then!
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Keep Your School Nurse Informed |
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Our Health Services Team is here to support staff and students - even during distance learning. Public health agencies at the state and county levels are overwhelmed with the current number of positive COVID cases and may not be able to answer questions in a timely manner.
The Licensed School Nurse and Health Aide at the middle school can answer COVID/illness related questions, work through guidance given by the MN Department of Health, provide information on COVID testing sites, and assist with contact tracing and investigating.
Do not hesitate to reach out with your own questions or to notify us of students who may need support at this time. Please call 952-928-6311 or email Julie Walsh at [email protected] or Jeanelle Rasmussen at [email protected] to report any illness during distance learning.
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MAP Testing for all students continues on December 2 |
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MAP testing will be on December 2 (reading), and make-up testing on December 9 (math and reading). The morning session will be from 9 a.m.-noon for students in periods 1-4 and the second session will be 1-4 p.m. for students in periods 5-7. Testing is being held on Wednesdays so no classes will be interrupted. The students’ language & literature teachers will be sending them the link and reviewing the testing schedule and procedures.
Imtixaanka MAP wuxuu noqon doonaa Nofeembar 18 (xisaabta), Disembar 2 (akhris), iyo ku celinta imtixaanka oo ah Disembar 9. Fadhiga subaxda wuxuu ka bilaaban doonaa 9am, duhurkii waa ardayda xiisadda 1-4, fadhiga labaadna wuxuu noqon doonaa 1 -4 galabnimo. Ardayda xilliyada 5-7. Imtixaanka waxaa laqaadayaa Arbacada sidaa darteed fasallada ma kala go'i doonaan. Ardayda 'xisaabta iyo luqadda & suugaanta macallimiintooda ayaa u soo diri doonta iyaga xiriiriyaha “link” waxaya eegi doonaan jadwalka imtixaanka iyo habraacyada. Haddii ay jiraan su'aalo fadlan emayl u soo dir Omar Adams [email protected]
Los exámenes de MAP( por sus siglas en inglés), están planeados para el miércoles 18 de Noviembre (matemática), miércoles 2 de Diciembre (lectura) y exámenes de recuperación el 9 de Diciembre. La sesión matutina inicia de las 9 a.m.- a medio día, para estudiantes en los períodos 1-4 y la segunda sesión será de 1-4 p.m. para los estudiantes en los períodos 5-7. La razón por la que los exámenes serán llevados a cabo los días miércolesa, es por no tener clases esos días y los estudiantes pueden trabajar sin interupción. Los maestros de las clases de matemática y literatura & lenguaje estan a cargo de enviar los enlaces para repaso del horario del examen y procedimientos.
Si el estudiante tiene preguntas escriba a: Omar Adams [email protected]. Si los padres tienen preguntas escriba a:
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Check out books from the LMC |
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Check out books from the St. Louis Park Middle School library media center! Students can check out books and pick them up "curbside" (in the front entrance foyer). Book requests and holds can be made via our Destiny Catalog online. Instructions for how to request and hold books can be found here. We have many new books and thousands upon thousands of great middle school books both in English and Spanish. Students can check out books for pleasure reading and/or for school assignments using our new system.
Please note that the LMC staff can put requested available books for check-out into the student boxes for pick up next week. Contact us if you have any questions. Also, any overdue books need to be returned before new books can be picked up (or these books can be renewed for another two weeks by requesting this by email). Thank you!
Happy Reading!!
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Virtual Enrichment Opportunities |
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Wednesdays, 9-10 am, Sliding Scale Pricing: $59/$69/$79/$89
Tell your story, build community, and express artistic visions through the music of hip-hop culture.
Wednesdays, 10-11 am, Sliding Scale Pricing: $59/$69/$79/$89
Learn all about camera angles, basic lighting, editing, and sound, to make the next great video!
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French Club Instructor, Jolene Saupique |
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Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm, Sliding Scale Pricing: $39/$49/$59/$69/$79
Viens jouer (come play) and learn French with this laid back and fun French Club! We will explore the French language and culture through playing games!
To keep it interesting, we will sprinkle in a good dose of cultural fun like cooking demos, story books, music videos, virtual tours and more. Taught in a hybrid of English and French, this is No Pressure approach to absorbing vocabulary and all things Francophone. Perfect for Beginners and Advanced students. Students will leave class with a love for learning the French language and ideas for games and activities to continue playing at learning at home.
Classes open to Any middle school students in Any school district so call a friend and enroll! There are still several spots left. Classes start Wednesday December 2nd and will be from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays till February. Come play games and learn French with SLP MS Para, Ms Jolene! Click here to see the flyer.
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please consider supporting SLPMS through Box Tops and Amazon Smiles!
Click here for more information.
Scan Away! Thank you for supporting our school programs!
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Keep your physical distance and shop Amazon! Please consider shopping through Amazon Smile and donating to St. Louis Park Middle School!
Click here for information on signing up for Amazon Smile.
Just be sure to visit smile.amazon.com every time you normally visit Amazon to make sure your eligible purchases are having a portion of the price is donated to St. Louis Park Middle School.
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New Free COVID App from the State of Minnesota |
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The State of Minnesota has launched COVIDaware MN, an app that will notify you if you’ve been near someone who tested positive for COVID-19. If you test positive, you can use the app to anonymously notify anyone you’ve been near.
Minnesota’s free exposure notification app, COVIDaware MN, will help us all do our part. Whether you are in the office, working from home, or out in the field, your work is critical for Minnesotans to get the services they need. We want to make sure you are staying as safe as possible and can take action to keep your family and community safe. When we understand our exposure risk, we can all make more informed decisions about our health.
Download COVIDaware MN today from the Google Play Store or App Store, and encourage your colleagues to do the same. The app is free and does not collect any personal information or track your location. Click here for more information.
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No Cost Covid Testng for All Minnesotans |
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MDH has now expanded their at-home saliva test program to all of Minnesota.
MDH and Vault Health are offering this test to anyone at ZERO cost. Will ask for insurance information, but it is not required. Requests for tests can be made whether an individual is symptomatic or asymptomatic.
Please go to this website for all the information (available in English, Spanish, Somalian, Hmong, and Vietnamese.)
Test comes shipped to your home with complete instructions for the process. If a parent is ordering tests for their children, they will need to link the child to an email that is different from the parent's email.
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Dean of Students:
(6th Grade) Gina Magnuson
(7th Grade) Randy Zutz
(8th Grade) Delana Brinkman
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School Social Worker and School Counselor |
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Message from the School Social Worker & School Counselor
Did you know?
St. Louis Park Middle School partners with Relate Counseling Center and Park Nicollet NOW Program to provide children's mental health therapy services during the school day to middle school students. As we navigate into the school year with distance learning, services are provided via telehealth. Please reach out to your student's grade level dean, the school social worker or the school counselor to discuss this possibility for your child. You may be concerned if you have noticed a change in your child's appetite or sleeping, an increase in anger outbursts, avoiding activities they typically enjoy, becoming overly agitated, increased worry, self harming behavior and other concerning behavior changes. Please reach out if you have concerns.
School Social Worker & School Counselor:
Kristen Engen-Routzohn (Social Worker)
Theresa Weber-Sexton (School Counselor)
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Families are reminded that all student absences must be reported to the attendance office to be excused. You may phone, 952-928-6394 or email, [email protected].
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The NEW St. Louis Park Schools Family Tech Help site is located at https://slpfamilytechhelp.blogspot.com/. Please look here for solutions to common technical problems that you may have with a student device. If you are in need of additional, specific assistance, you can email a technician at [email protected] or leave a message at 952-928-6056.
In both cases please state the student name, school, grade, and provide device info, and contact phone or email. Both of these methods are checked on a regular basis during the school day from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Any calls or emails made after 4:00 p.m. will be received and returned the next school day after 7:30 a.m.
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Other Helpful Information |
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Click here for the Preparing for 6-8 Hybrid Learning Guide
Click here for the Middle School Website. Go to parent resources for information on PowerSchool and Schoology. Go to student resources for information on PowerSchool and Schoology.
Download the 2020-21 St. Louis Park Public Schools Return to School Guide
Click here for the digital school calendar.
Click here for the SLP Communicator
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Helpful information for families:
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Washington D.C. updated November 24 |
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2021 D.C. Trip (current 7th and 8th Graders):
There is still time to sign up for this amazing travel opportunity! Our travel dates are June 12-15, 2021. Our Trip ID number is 188262. Registration is open through mid-March, and there are two easy ways to register:
1) Call WorldStrides Customer Service at 1-800-468-5899
If you were signed up for last year's trip and canceled, but you're now wondering if you could still join us, good news! You can re-register by either of the two methods mentioned above as well.
2022 Trip (current 6th Graders):
We are already starting to plan our trip for 2022! There will be an online parent information meeting via Zoom on December 8 at 7:00 P.M. Please contact David Burr if you are interested but unable to attend: [email protected] or 952-928-6375.
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Community Education Gift Certificates |
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Other opportunities in the district/community:
Keep Us Informed About Illnesses
Online Holiday Art Live Drawing Class
MS Virtual French Club
MS Soccer Club
Click here to see the flyers.
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