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25 THINGS about St. Louis Park High School
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"Enhancing the Spirit" and "Life-long Learning" are critical components of our district's strategic plan. As I attended family conferences last night, it was great to see teachers and families connecting to focus on our students as they progress towards their future. I heard many stories about students participating in class activities, field trips, and after school clubs that have made them think about their future careers.
Our career and post-secondary partners joined us this morning for an update and goal setting session for our Career and College Readiness Advisory Committee. The shared knowledge, student experiences, and enthusiasm for the upcoming year was pretty incredible. I appreciate this organization as it a key component for our school to keep our curriculum rigorous, relevant, and real.
Last but not least it is vital that our students get off to a good start at St. Louis Park High School. One way we do this is our participation in the BARR (Building Assets Reducing Risks) Program. This partnership allows us to partner with schools locally and nationally to deliver curriculum that depends on strong student-to-teacher relationships. Thank you to our visitors that help model and share strategies that help contribute to our wonderful graduation rate in St. Louis Park by getting students started in supportive learning communities.
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New!! Parent Engagement Committee
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Interested in having an impact, representing the parent perspective and engaging with faculty and staff at SLPHS?
JOIN US! MONDAY OCTOBER 29 5:30-6:30pm in the HS Media Center
(then attend the District Choral Festival at 7pm!)
Share your ideas, perspectives and volunteer time to support initiatives that inspire our students and engage our families!
Bring a friend - together we make a difference!
If you have questions, contact Carrie Jennissen (parent volunteer) at
c.jennissen@gmail.com or Scott Meyers at meyers.scott@slpschools.org.
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Fall Conferences October 25 & 30
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St. Louis Spark High School will be holding parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, October 25 and Tuesday, October 30 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.
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Building a Neighborhood I-Time
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Lindsey Meyer's 9th grade English classes worked in small groups to build their dream neighborhoods during I-Time this week. This I-Time helps to develop students' social competencies and peer collaboration.
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Collecting Non-Perishable Food & Other Items at Fall Parent Teacher Conferences
The SLP BirdFeeder will have an informational table set up for parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, October 25th and Tuesday, October 30th. We will be accepting donations in form of cash, check, food, gift cards, personal care items, feminine products, and winter accessories for our food shelf and clothing closet. We also need bread and pasta! Please stop by and check us out.
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Girls Tennis Hosts Charity Tournament
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The girls' tennis team hosted a charity doubles tournament on October 5th at the high school. The girls partnered with teachers, parents, friends, and family to play in a single elimination tournament and organize a raffle with donated prizes. The girls raised $545.00 which was donated to the high school's Equity Fund. This fund is used to help students in the high school and their families. Some of the things the funds are used for are grocery gift cards, gas cards, dance tickets, registration fees, yearbooks, field trip fees, etc. This is the team's 3rd year hosting and organizing the event. Thanks to the girls' parents for all of their help and donations!
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"Funky Sock" Fundraiser
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Hello! As a school, we believe that IB will be the best preparation for life outside of school as it prepares critical thinkers who strive for intercultural understanding. Our district is incredibly generous in covering the majority of the costs for IB exams, but some families that do not qualify for free/reduced lunch find their portion of the registration fee to be a burden on their family. We would like to have a fund for assisting families with extenuating circumstances with their IB exam registration fees. Please help us build this fund by buying some socks! These socks are so cute they will make great holiday presents!
You can also buy socks in person next week on the second night of conferences! Please bring cash or check.
Thank you so much for your support!
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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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IB Registration Past Due
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A number of students missed the first registration deadline for one or more IB courses that you are enrolled in. It is the expectation of all of the following IB courses that you register for the examinations (as it states in the course registration explanation) - English Lit HL, English Lang & Lit SL, History HL, Psychology SL, Biology HL, Chemistry SL, Physics SL, Math SL, Math HL, Film SL.
The second registration deadline is 11/1/18. Between now & then, the fee is $100/exam. If you register after 11/1/18 the fee will increase further.
If you did not get your registration in due to an extenuating financial concern, please talk to Mrs. Magdal asap!!
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ACT Student Champion Award
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Applications are open for the ACT Student Champion Award! The ACT Student Champion Award recognizes one student in each state who is tenacious and persistent, no matter the challenge, and is prepared for life after high school with a goal in mind and plan in place.
ACT Student Champions receive a $500 non-renewable scholarship, certificate, and state-level recognition.
Please encourage students in the graduating class of 2019 who have taken the ACT who fit the following criteria to apply:
- High school seniors who have overcome challenges and can articulate their education and/or career actions
- At a minimum, students must have a composite ACT score of 22 on a single test date OR a Gold ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate®
Applications can be found www.act.org/readinesschampions. Applications are due October 31, 2018, and champions will be notified on or before January 31, 2019.
All questions may be directed to ccrc@act.org.
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Colleges Visit SLP High School
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Attention Juniors & Seniors
The following colleges will be visiting St. Louis Park High School soon. Please sign up in the Counseling Office.
Montana State University, Bozeman - October 29
Bradley University - October 29
Miami University, Oxford - October 30
Drake University - October 30
University of Wisconsin, Superior - November 2
Winona State University - November 7
Grinnell College - November 7
Northland College - November 12
MN State University, Moorhead - November 15
Rochester Institute of Technology - November 15
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October is College Knowledge Month
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The goal of this initiative is to provide every graduating high school senior with the preparation, opportunity, and support needed to apply to their post-secondary schools of choice! Click here for more information.
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All Juniors (Class of 2020) will take the ACT test at the High School on February 20, 2019
(at no cost)
What is the ACT?
The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions. T
o help students prepare we offer a
FREE ACT Online Course & Practice Tests.
Click here for more information. |
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Padres y Guardianes de Estudiantes de High School
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Please plan to attend
Shaping Our Future for Latino Students and Families
Tuesday, November 13th
From 6:30 - 7:30pm
St. Louis Park High School Media Center/Library
Our Latino students and families will be empowered with the knowledge and tools required to support their career plans and future success.
Special Guest:
Felipa Cespedes
Latin@ Outreach & Success Specialist
North Hennepin Community College
| 7411 85th Avenue N. | Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Preguntas en Ingles: Kelly Brown, 952-928-6122, brown.kelly@slpschools.org
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Yearbook Sales:
2019 yearbooks are currently on sale for $70 on slpechowan.com. You can also pay with cash or check (made out to Balfour) in room B229 during all three lunches. Echowan staff will be present at parent-teacher conferences on October 25th and October 30th to sell books.
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Senior Meeting Dates to Remember
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Notes to Seniors from Ms. Busse
The following are a few important dates that you need to mark on your calendars:
- Jan. 16th, 2019 Wednesday: Senior Meeting Advisory hour in Auditorium.
- Feb. 13th, 2019 Wednesday: Senior meeting Advisory hour in Auditorium.
- Apr. 10th, 2019 Wednesday: Senior meeting 3rd hour in the cafeteria.
- May 15th, 2019 Wednesday: Senior meeting 3rd hour in Auditorium. Permit distribution
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Teen Health Awareness and Family Support Opportunity from Teen Annex Clinic
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Let's Talk! Parents and Youth Connect about Sexuality
When? Saturday, October 27th, 10am-12:30 p.m. Where? Annex Teen Clinic, Robbinsdale. Click here for more information.
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Please join us on Monday mornings from 8:00-8:15 in room A308. Previous attendance is not necessary.
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Driver's Ed Parent Meetings
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| Driver's Ed Parent Meetings (Optional)
St. Louis Park High School
Fall Meeting: Tuesday, November 27 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Spring Meeting: Tuesday, April 23 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: SLPHS Room B112, located across from the gym, 1st floor
Information:
*Attendance at this meeting will reduce your son/daughter's required supervised driving hours from 50 hours to 40 hours.
*Students do not need to attend the meeting.
*Parent/Guardian will receive a certificate of attendance for attending the meeting.
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Driver's Ed Information
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| SLP Driver's Education Information
Section 2: Nov. 26 - Dec. 13 - FULL
Section 3: Jan. 28 - Feb.14 - 30 seats available
Section 4: Feb. 25 - Mar. 14 - 26 seats available
Section 5: Apr. 22 - May 9 - 30 seats available
Section 6: June 17-28, 8:00-11:00 a.m. - 32 seats available
Section 7: June 17-28, 11:00- 2:00 p.m. - 30 seats available
Section 8: July 15-26, 8:00-11:00 a.m. - 30 seats available
Section 9: July 15-26, 11:00- 2:00 p.m. - 32 seats available
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| Go to gopark.org for athletic event information and sports registration. |
October 25 & 30 - High School Conferences, 4-7:30 p.m., Field House
November 1 - End of Quarter 1
November 2 - No School, Grading Day
November 9, 10 - High School Musical, 7 p.m., Auditorium
November 11 - High School Musical, 2 p.m., Auditorium
November 16, 17 - High School Musical, 7 p.m., Auditorium
November 18 - High School Musical, 2 p.m., Auditorium
November 21,22,23 - No School, Thanksgiving Break |
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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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