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UPCOMING
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Thurs., Dec. 3: TONIGHT! Immersion Information Night (virtual) at 6:30 pm
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Mon., Dec. 7: 12:30 - 3:00 pm Media Center OPEN for book check-out
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Mon., Dec. 7: 6:30 pm Storytelling with Sra. Probst
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Wed., Dec. 9: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Media Center OPEN for book check-out
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Mon., Dec. 14: 12:30 - 3:00 pm Media Center OPEN for book check-out
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Tues., Dec. 15: Coffee with Corey from 7:15-7:45 am
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Wed., Dec. 16: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Media Center OPEN for book check-out
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Mon., Dec. 21: 12:30 - 3:00 pm Media Center OPEN for book check-out
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Dec. 23 - Jan. 1: Winter Break (Media Center CLOSED during winter break)
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Mon., Jan. 4: Classes Resume
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12-3-2020
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community,
I am hopeful that you were able to make some memories last week, albeit in a different way than you might have previously imagined. Events from this year have taught us and continue to teach us, and I hope that we will use what we have learned to make life even better for our children as we continue to move forward. I invite your family to join us next week Monday at 6:30 p.m. at this link as our Elementary Student Support Coordinator, Sra. Deb Probst, reads "Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message by Chief Jake Swamp". I am grateful that each of you is a member of our community.
Tonight, we will host "Immersion Information Night" in an online format starting at 6:30 p.m. Please encourage community members wanting to learn more about our school and St. Louis Park Public Schools to click HERE for more information and to register for the event.
The next "Coffee with Corey" event for questions and dialogue will be Tuesday, December 15th from 7:15-7:45 a.m. As always feel free to reach out to our teachers or me with any questions, concerns, observations, or to share what is working.
Have a great week, keep reading and take good care!
Sincerely,
Corey Maslowski
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Media Center - Book Check-Out |
We know how important books are to students' learning, and we are excited that the PSI Media Center will be open for book checkout beginning Monday, November 30th!
Media Center Schedule :
Mon., November 30 from 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Wed., Dec. 2 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mon., Dec. 7 from 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Wed., Dec. 9 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mon., Dec. 14 from 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Wed., Dec. 16 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mon., Dec. 21 from 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Wed., Dec. 23 CLOSED (winter break)
Mon., Dec. 28 CLOSED (winter break)
Wed., Dec. 30 CLOSED (winter break)
Mon., Jan. 4 from 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Wed., Jan. 6 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mon., Jan. 11 from 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Media Center Protocol
- Wear a mask at all times.
- Please enter and exit the building through door 2. We will have a staff member there to welcome you.
- We will be recording all names for COVID contact tracing.
- Please sanitize your hands before entering the Media Center.
- Only 15 people will be allowed inside the media center at a time.
- Please maintain a distance of at least six feet from other families.
- Please plan for no more than 15 minutes per family.
Your cooperation is appreciated so that we can safely get books into our children's hands!
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Please Keep Us Informed... |
Even though we're not physically in school, it's important that you still call the attendance line when your child is sick (952-928-6570) - especially if it's a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case.
Please call PSI Health Services at 952-928-6554 with questions. Click HERE for more information. |
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Math & Science Connection INTERMEDIATE Edition |
World records offer a fun way for your child to compare numbers. Encourage them to look up records that interest them (the speed of the fastest animals, the length of Olympic-winning long jumps). Then, help them set their own records by timing their speed for running around the block or measuring their jumps. Click HERE for more! |
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Winter Weather Guidelines During Times of COVID-19 |
Important Update: The Minnesota Department of Education recently issued new guidance that allows school districts to adjust their Safe Learning Plan in order to respond to inclement weather and possible school closures. This means that if St. Louis Park Public Schools is engaged in the hybrid learning model, the District could choose to remain open during a winter weather event by providing all instruction on that day in a distance learning format.
St. Louis Park Public Schools will do our best to make a decision about a late start or school closing by 5:30 a.m.; early dismissal and decisions regarding afterschool and evening athletics, events and activities will be made by 2 p.m. The District communicates a school closing, late start or early dismissal by:
- Automated phone call to staff and families
- Web posting to www.slpschools.org
- Information will be posted on the District’s Facebook and Twitter accounts
- Communication to WCCO Radio (830) and local TV Channels 4, 5, 9, and 11
- Recorded message on School Closing Hotline (phone: 952-928-6055)
If school must close early, buses will take home regular riders. Younger students who walk will be kept at school if there is any uncertainty about whether a parent or neighbor is home to care for them.
The school district is in contact with the National Weather Service, St. Louis Park Transportation, and leaders from other school districts to provide the best response to keep students and staff safe in severe weather conditions.
The school district will not communicate that school is open as scheduled. If a school closing, late start or early dismissal is NOT announced, staff and students should attend as usual.
Emergency school closing information is also provided to the following media outlets: WCCO 830 AM; WCCO Channel 4; KSTP Channel 5; KMSP/FOX Channel 9 & KARE Channel 11.
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COVID Transmission During Times of High Levels in the Community |
In the MDH decision tree guidance, there is a caveat specifically for schools.
During times of high levels of community COVID transmission, MDH recommends stricter exclusion guidelines for those students and staff still attending school programs. Instead of exclusion with two 'less common' symptoms, it is recommended with only one 'less common' symptom.
The nurses are communicated with the building coordinators, principals, health staff, child care staff, etc.
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The first communication was sent home to all families who have students who are still present in the buildings (Emergency Child Care children).
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The second communication will be sent home from the health office with the child when any symptom is present.
(See page 3 of the decision tree from MDH)
For schools only: When there are high levels of community transmission or multiple unlinked cases in the school, exclusion with evaluation and testing is strongly encouraged even if a person is experiencing only one less common symptom. For these purposes, high levels of community NARRATIVE FOR COVID-19 DECISION TREE FOR PEOPLE IN SCHOOLS, YOUTH, AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS 4 of 4 transmission may be defined as greater than 10 cases per 10,000. Schools can use the Data for K-12 Schools: 14-day COVID-19 Case Rate by County (PDF) (www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/stats/wschool.pdf) and can consult with their Regional Team or local public health office to help guide this recommendation
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STEP is suspending its annual Holiday Toy Shop due to the pandemic. In place, families will receive $30 Target gift cards for each eligible child. Registration for STEP’s Toy Program for infants through age 14 who live in St. Louis Park will be December 1-18th, or as long as our funding lasts. Please go to their website, stepslp.org, to register on December 1.
STEP está suspendiendo su tienda anual de juguetes debido a la pandemia. En su lugar, las familias recibirán tarjetas de regalo de Target de $30 por cada niño elegible. La inscripción para el programa de juguetes de STEP para bebés de hasta 14 años que viven en St. Louis Park será del 1 al 18 de diciembre o mientras dure nuestra financiación. Visite nuestro sitio web stepslp.org para registrarse.
If you are not eligible for STEP, and need assistance with holiday gifts, or if you are in need of winter gear for your student, please contact Jennifer Gregor.(gregor.jennifer@slpschools.org).
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Immersion Information Night - TONIGHT, Dec. 3 |
Immersion Information Night will take place virtually beginning at 6:30 p.m. TONIGHT, Thursday, December 3. Please visit enrollment.slpschools.org to register for the event and receive the Zoom link!
Immersion Information Night is a great opportunity for parents/guardians to learn about about immersion education in St. Louis Park before the Kindergarten enrollment process begins.
This open house-style event will include presentations by Superintendent Astein Osei, PSI Principal Dr. Corey Maslowski, teachers, parents as well as current and former students. There will also be time for a question and answer session with Dr. Maslowski.
Parents/guardians should also plan on attending Kindergarten Information Night for the three neighborhood elementary schools (Aquila, Peter Hobart and Susan Lindgren) at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9.
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Student Listening Sessions with Superintendent Osei |
As a part of the process to hear stakeholder perspectives, Superintendent Osei will be hosting Listening Sessions over the course of this school year for students, parents/guardians, and staff to better understand the impact of the implementation of the District's educational delivery models.
December 7 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Students | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 91868227793 | Password: 965140
December 7 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Staff | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 989 7710 1566 |
Passcode: 409260
December 15 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Parents/Guardians - English | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 934 2061 5183 | Passcode: 520346
December 15 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Parents/Guardians - Spanish | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 967 9287 9471 | Passcode: 029610
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Urgent Action Needed: Free & Reduced Applications |
Students in households that meet the free or reduced-price meal income guidelines will generate compensatory revenue for the district. Schools must use compensatory revenue to meet the needs of students who are behind their peers, such as remedial instruction, instructional materials including digital learning and technology, bilingual programs and additional teachers and teacher aides. However, the household must complete and return the forms, or complete the online form, no later than December 15 so the district can calculate eligibility and report to the Minnesota Department of Education. This will not impact your students’ eligibility to receive free meals during the 2020-21 school year because meals are free for all students this year.
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Now Hiring!
Critical Childcare Support for Children of Tier 1 Workers
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St. Louis Park Public Schools is hiring critical childcare support for children of Tier 1 Workers. Positions are available at all four elementary schools as well as Central Early Learning Center. Pay rate is $15-19 per hour depending on qualifications. Apply online at www.bit.ly/workforslp.
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How to Find Calendars on the Website |
St. Louis Park Public Schools strives to keep students, families, and staff updated on key dates and important events throughout the school year. The District uses a number of different calendar tools in order to communicate these important events. For the most up-to-date calendar information, St. Louis Park Public Schools stakeholders should always refer to the Calendars page on the website, which can be found at www.slpschools.org/calendars. This page can also be found under the "About Us" tab on the District homepage.
On this page you will find links to the online District calendar, the annual city-school calendar, and the student at-a-glance calendar. It is important to always refer to this page on the website as opposed to doing a Google search or using the search function on the District website, as those searches can yield outdated information.
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SLP Community Education
Gift Certificates Now Available!
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St. Louis Park Community Education GIFT CERTIFICATES now available! Give the gift of learning! You choose the amount, they choose the class. Click here to purchase and/or learn more: www.slp.ce.eleyo.com
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City of St. Louis Park
Coronavirus Response and Resources
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The City of St. Louis Park has been working with local, county and state partners to help protect the health and wellness of both the community and employees during the rapidly changing coronavirus outbreak.
City hall is open for required in-person business 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Whenever possible, conduct business online including contacting staff by phone or email.
The Municipal Service Center is open 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday for required in-person business. Whenever possible, conduct business online including contacting staff by phone or email.
The police station lobby is open 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Fire stations 1 and 2 remain closed to the public.
The Rec Center and ROC will be closed Nov. 21 through Dec. 18 in accordance with Executive Order 20-99.
The interpretive center at Westwood Hills Nature Center is closed to drop-in users Nov. 21-Dec. 18, as well as for private rentals. Youth enrichment programs with registered participants will continue in accordance with Executive Order 20-99 and subject to size limits and COVID-19 restrictions. The interpretive center vestibule with public restroom will remain open for use by trail users. Trails and outdoor areas at the nature center are open.
How to stay updated and informed
Updates from the City of St. Louis Park
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Dr. Corey Maslowski, Principal
Follow me on Twitter @PSIPrincipal
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School
9400 Cedar Lake Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
School Hours: 7:45 am - 2:15 pm
School Office Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
PSI Main Office: 952-928-6555
24Hr-Attendance: 952-928-6570
Health Office: 952-928-6554
PSI Fax: 952-928-6556
School Nutrition: 952-928-6567
St. Louis Park Public Schools Transportation Department (Bus) 612-437-4719
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