An academic bilingual community fostering global citizenship
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UPCOMING
- March 17 - May 4: Schools Remain Closed Under Executive Order from Governor Tim Walz
- Friday, March 27- Friday, April 3: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
- Monday, April 6, 2020: Distance Learning begins (After Spring Break)
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3-26-2020
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
Given all of the changes across the globe and in our homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I am hoping this finds each of you healthy and well. I truly miss being at school with our children and our community.
As you might have heard, Governor Walz announced yesterday that schools will be closed through May 4th. Our spring break begins tomorrow, and on Monday, April 6th we will begin distance learning for all of our wonderful children. I am confident that you have many questions about what that will look like. Please click
here
to find a "Frequently Asked Questions" list which we have created to help families understand next steps that our school team will take to help educate our children....in a different way.
Our staff members have been very busy analyzing what students still need to learn, and they have worked together to discover new delivery modes of instruction; I am proud of their flexibility and their desire to try new things. As always, please reach out if you have any questions, and I thank you for your collaboration on behalf of our amazing children.
Most sincerely,
Corey
PS There is a lot of information below, as well as videos from guest readers.
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Click
HERE
for community resources posted on the district website.
Click
HERE
for FOOD RESOURCES.
Click
HERE
f
or Information Regarding Free Childcare for Children of Healthcare & Emergency Workers
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FREE Student Meals from SLP School Nutrition
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The School Nutrition Department continues to offer “grab-and-go” meals for children 18 and under while schools are closed due to the spread of COVID-19.
Starting Monday, March 23, St. Louis Park Public Schools will offer neighborhood delivery of grab-and-go meals for students 18 and under. Park-Adam school buses will stop at the 14 locations and times listed in the graphic available to view
HERE
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During pick-up times, students and families will be able to pick up bag lunches as well as a bag breakfast meal for the following morning. Peanut-free options will be available. Meals will include a protein, a grain, a fruit, a vegetable and a beverage.
Questions? Call the School Nutrition Department at 952-928-6146.
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Social Connections Corner:
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During this time of isolation it is still so important to connect with one another. Here are some ideas for virtual playdates to help kids maintain and develop social skills and friendships during this time. Kids could call friends, neighbors or relatives! Parents, please ensure proper use of technology and supervise virtual playdates to help coach your children in appropriate social interactions. You can use
Facetime, Google Meet, Zoom, Skype
or whatever you’re most comfortable with.
Ideas for interacting:
Check in: How are you? What have you been up to? What’s new?
- Play ‘Would You Rather’ (Would you rather go skydiving or scuba diving?)
- Play 20 questions (Think of an animal and the other child can ask up to 20 questions to guess it)
- Find out each other’s favorite things (color, food, sport, school subject, movie)
- Read a book to one another
- Draw together
- Have a dance party!
- Perform a puppet or stuffed animal show (they can create the puppets too!)
- Rhyme together (Dad, sad, bad, mad had…)
- Guess that song! (hum or sing part of a song and the other person guesses what song)
- Rock, Paper, Scissors
- Going on a picnic (I’m going on a picnic and I’m going to bring an APPLE. Continue naming them adding one alphabet letter at a time - …BLANKET...COOKIE...Doll)
If you have questions, please connect with:
Jennifer Gregor, School Social Worker
Anne Moore, School Counselor
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Click
HERE
to hear 'Leonardo and the Terrible Monster" by Mo Willems read by guest reader, Sra. Harris (English Reading Intervention teacher).
Click
HERE
to hear "I Like Peace - A Book of Mindfulness" by Susan Verde read by guest reader, Sra. Gregor (PSI School Social Worker).
Click
HERE
to
hear
a Spanish tongue twister, "Cuando cuentes cuentos", and click
HERE
to
see
the Spanish tongue twister by first grade teacher, Sra. Ponce-Khoury.
Click
HERE
to hear "My Cousin Momo" by Zachariah OHora by guest reader, Seño Jocque (Vocal Music teacher). See below for more digital resources/music fun from Seño Jocque on the Music@PSI website. This week, a Bollywood dance challenge!
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From Seño Jocque... Bollywood Challenge!
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Getting some ants in the pants about being at home? I know I am! Check out this local Bollywood dance group and learn this super fun routine! (You can slow the video down and go half-speed, or even 75% slower in the video settings). After you've learned it, perform it and record it! Send me an email of your dance routine! Dance it for your family, dance it on a virtual friend video, or dance it for your cat!
As you learn the dance, do you see anyone you might know in the crowd??? ;)
Cl
ick
HERE
then scroll down to the Bollywood Challenge!
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Want to spend time with your youngster, build their reading skills, and help them learn to love books? You can do all three when you read aloud. Click
HERE
to link to this week's Reading Connection.
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COVID-19 Family Fund Donations
Many of you have reached out about how you might support PSI kids and families with critical financial needs during this time of uncertainty and change. We thank you for demonstrating what a strong community we have here at PSI! To help streamline efforts and reduce burden on PSI staff, donations may be made for the COVID-19 PSI Family Fund through the
PTO PayPal account
. Sra Gregor will then facilitate the purchase and distribution of the funds through gift cards.
Thank you in advance for your generosity! Stay well, be safe and feel proud to be a PSI family.
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Application to Host an Amity Intern Now Open - Fall of 2020.
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We know 'next year' seems a long way off, especially in the current climate... however, we need to start planning for our amazing Amity Interns NOW for next year! We need both funds AND host families to keep our Amity Intern Program going. See below for more information...
Each year PSI welcomes eight Amity Interns from Spanish speaking countries who assist our teachers in the K-5 classrooms. These interns are either pursuing or have recently completed a college degree with an education focus, and are between the ages of 20-30 years old. Amity interns live with PSI host families one semester allowing both an opportunity for greater language learning and cultural exchange. Please consider hosting an Amity Intern for a semester. A unique and wonderful experience can benefit your entire family. Plus, it's a great way to give back to the students, staff and entire community. Want more info? Please check out the
FAQs
or email us at
psiamity@gmail.com
. Ready to sign up? Go to
PSIparents.com
, click
Get Involved
and select
Amity Intern
to find the Host Family application. Fill yours out today!
Not able to host, but interested in supporting the Amity program in another way? The aunt/uncle family is an extension of the host family and supports both the intern and their host family throughout the intern’s stay. This is most successfully achieved when the aunt/uncle family takes the initiative to reach out and communicate frequently with both parties. This effort allows families to build lasting connections with one another and brings a sense of community to the intern. The more involved the aunt/uncle family is with the intern the greater the opportunity is for language learning, cultural exchange and lasting relationships for all.
Go to PSIparents.com, click
Get Involved
and select
Amity Intern
to find more information about the
Aunt/Uncle
role along with the
Aunt/Uncle application
. Fill yours out today! Thanks for considering these amazing opportunities!
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ISD #283 - St. Louis Park Public Schools: COVID-19 Updates
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You are invited to continue to check the SLP Public Schools district website for updates at
www.slpschools.org.
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Enrollment Information for Parents of 2033 Kindergarten Students
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Dear Parents/Guardians of Class of 2033 Kindergarten Students,
St. Louis Park Public Schools are currently CLOSED THRU MARCH 27 under Executive Order 20-02 issued by Governor Tim Walz in response to the COVID-19 health crisis.
The Enrollment Center at St. Louis Park Public Schools is here to assist your family with Kindergarten Registration for this fall’s class of 2033! We are adapting our work to continue to assist you with registration during this time of social distancing.
Please complete your registration packet and bring it to the District Office at 6311 Wayzata Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416.
A completed Kindergarten Registration Packet will consist of the following items:
- Early Childhood Screening Requirement form and/or a copy of the Screening Document
- Signed Student Registration Form
- Ethnicity, Home Language, and Prior School Attendance Form
- Signed Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Contact and Student Health Information
- Signed Student Health History
- Copy of the student’s Birth Certificate
- Copy of the student’s Immunization records
- Copy of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) proof of residency - in the form of a utility bill or lease agreement
We have installed a secure drop box for you at the District Office to be able to drop off your registration packet. It is attached to the outside of the building, next to the back door. The drop box is always available - even for after hours drop off.
Please note that submitting a registration packet does not mean your child is registered for school. Enrollment Center Staff will check the drop box regularly, review registration packets and contact you with any questions. If we do not contact you, CONGRATULATIONS! YOUR CHILD IS REGISTERED FOR KINDERGARTEN! The next communication you will receive is from your child’s school.
We look forward to meeting you and your child to continue your educational journey towards graduation in 2033! This is an exciting time and we are here to support you. Please contact the Enrollment Center with any questions you have about Kindergarten Registration.
Enrollment Center Staff
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City of St. Louis Park: COVID-19 Updates
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Click
HERE
for more information from the City of St. Louis Park.
The city will continue to keep residents updated through a variety of communications tools. Click
HERE
to be sure you're signed up to receive updates.
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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: 8:25 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
School Office Hours: 7:45 am - 4:00 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
St. Louis
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