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64 SECONDS to Learn Up To
25 THINGS about St. Louis Park High School
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On Tuesday this week I was able to attend a curriculum training with members of our district leadership cabinet, teacher leaders, and building leaders. At this meeting we re-dedicated ourselves to our "P"urpose and elements of our strategic plan. I found this very valuable as we are continuing our review of curriculum in all of our schools. Communalism was a topic that was covered and I appreciate how it was modeled in our work.
In our building this week I was also feeling the benefits of working as a community. Our student group, Natural Helpers, attended a training to help assist their classmates when they are in need. It seems like a great example of "P"urpose and in the future it will lead to "D"ependability.
Our entire district started the year discussing the philosophy of Ubuntu. It is a concept historically used in Malawi, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. It is often translated as "I am because we are". I am incredibly proud of our district and our high school students for modeling this concept and way of being this week.
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Saint Louis Park High School Theatre Presents
Legally Blonde: The Musical November 15-17 and 22-24
Elle Woods's California dream is upended when her seemingly perfect boyfriend dumps her to follow more serious pursuits. Determined to win Warner back, Elle follows him to Harvard Law School, exceeding her own expectations and discovering the inner strength beneath her blonde façade. Based on the 2001 film, Heather Hach's stage adaption features music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin.
Evening performances of Legally Blonde are November 15, 16, 22, and 23 at 7:00p.m. The matinees are November 17 and 24 at 2:00p.m. All performances will be held in the High School auditorium, located along the West 33rd Street entrance. Tickets will be available at the door: free with student ID for all SLPHS students, $7 for all other students and senior citizens, and $10 for adults. Purchase advance tickets online at
https://slplegally.eventbrite.com or at the box office 30 minutes prior to the performance.
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3:
Let's Have a Courageous Conversation about Race/Racism
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Reminder...
What:
Let's have a COURAGEOUS CONVERSATION about RACE/RACISM with SOAR
When:
Monday, November 25, 2019
Where:
C350
Time:
Fifth Hour (12:00 - 1:20)
Who:
All are invited
Bring your lunch with you.
You must be pre-registered to attend.
Attendance will be taken at the event and only those pre-registered will be allowed in.
This event is sponsored by Students Organized for Anti-Racism (SOAR).
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Coffee with the Principal
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| The November 20 Coffee with the Principal event was canceled. This will be rescheduled. New dates and times will be communicated to families through this newsletter. Upcoming dates for Coffee with the Principal at this point are: January 30 at 8:00 a.m. and March 24 at 8:00 a.m. You can sign up now for those dates by going to SignUp Genius. |
The World Drumming class went on two successful field trips in November. On November 7th, we attended a performance of a Pacific Island dance troupe, called "Black Grace", from New Zealand. They combined ballet, hip hop, Samoan slap dance and other styles to send a message about the pain of colonialism and hope for the future. On November 15th, the class played eight drum beats for senior citizens at Towerlight Senior Center. The music originated from North Africa/Middle East, the Caribbean, West Africa as well as the United States. The students taught the senior citizens their part to our first Liberian beat and we performed together. We ended our time together by socializing and getting to know the seniors and hearing their many stories about life, war and music.
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"Has your student been recognized for having #parkPRIDE? Students and staff submit nominations to the #parkPRIDE Schoology page, recognizing their classmates for showing purpose, relationships, inclusiveness, dependability or excellence. Select nominations are chosen for publication on Schoology daily. Take a look and see if your student has been recognized here. Not on Schoology? Contact Ellen George (george.ellen@slpschools) or Deb Muralt (muralt.debra@slpschools.org).
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SLP Drone Racing Team to Race Again!
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MNYDSC November Exhibition Team Race & Build
WHEN:
Sunday, November 24, 2019
TIME:
3:00 PM 6:00 PM
WHERE:
St. Thomas Academy
The Minnesota Youth Drone Sports Championships pre-season schedule continues with a special Exhibition Team Race+Build event at St. Thomas Academy inside their awesome complex.
New teams are invited to build their Hydra Spec Racer drones with guidance from local pilot mentors and practice flying on two courses plus an array of FPV flight simulators. Then we'll end the afternoon with a thrilling exhibition team relay rematch between host St. Thomas Academy, Hill-Murray, Apple Valley, and defending state champ St. Louis Park to be livestreamed by Hydra FPV.
All are welcome to attend and inquire about adding new teams in time for official race events beginning in January 2020.
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2534167813285443/
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November is time to think about gratitude.
Did you know only 10% of your happiness depends on your situation? The rest is up to you and your mindset! A key component of happiness is the ability to manage stress through resiliency. An easy way to build your resiliency is by identifying things - large or small - that make you happy throughout the day. As a family, try out the Three Good Things activity to build resiliency and recognize that happiness can be found even in the smallest things.
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All Juniors Will Take ACT (Free)
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All JUNIORS-Class of 2021 will take the ACT with Writing (FREE)
February 25, 2020 (8:20 a.m. start)
On site at St. Louis Park High School Field House
- All Juniors have been registered (DO NOT REGISTER ON LINE).
- Accommodations for identified students have been made.
- Students with accommodations will be given a letter with their testing day and venue during the 1/19/2020 CCR
- Students will prepare their answer sheet (pre-administration) during 2/19/20 CCR Advisory.
- Students can access FREE ACT Prep Course & Practice Tests online at: Career & College Center/MNCIS/ACT PREP.
What is the ACT? The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test.
If you have any questions, contact Jami LaPray, Assessment Coordinator or Kara Mueller, Career & College Coordinator
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Have a study hall or study hall release 1st or 7th hour?
Students must have a pass from their study hall teacher or have a study hall release.
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College Rep Visits - Link on HS Website
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Representatives from college admission offices visit high schools around the country to present informational programs to prospective students, parents and counselors. We at St. Louis Park High School have made it easy to secure a spot!
Upcoming College Visits:
Macalaster College - 10/29 @ 9:30
The Marines - 11/5 @ 1:30
North Hennepin CC - 11/6 @ 9:15
U of Northern Iowa - 11/18 @ 9:15
North Dakota State U - 11/19 @ 10:25
St. Cloud State U - 11/26 @ 9:30
The National Guard 11/21 @ 1:30.
SIGN UP for College Representative Visits - ONLINE at
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12:
High School Cafeteria Menu Changes
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Check out new menu items startingin December at the High School Cafeteria!
Mondays
- Southwest Veggie Wrap
Tuesdays
- Homemade Lasagna
Wednesdays
- Zesty Orange Chicken
Thursdays
- Penne Alfredo
Friday
- Homemade Chicken Jambalaya
Salad Bar Every Day
Every other Friday starting December 13
- Choose your own Sauce Adventure with Chicken Wings
Every other Friday starting December 20
- Homemade Buffalo Chicken
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13:
Black Tuesday Sale at The STORiole In Store Only
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In honor of the giving season, The STORiole is having its very own Black Tuesday. On Tuesday November 26th, The STORiole will have a
25% off sale
on all products excluding food and beverages. You will receive a free hot chocolate when you purchase an item using the discount!
Additionally, with an in store purchase, gift bags and greeting cards are available for $2.00.
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Yearbook Sales/Senior Baby Ads
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Yearbook Sales
Yearbooks are available for $70 at slpechowan.com or in room B229 (cash or check, made out to Balfour).
Class of 2020 Senior Baby Ads
The Echowan is now accepting senior baby ad submissions! Families who would like to purchase a 1/8-page ad should submit a photo of your student as a baby, a message of at most 140 characters, and payment of $35 cash or check made out to SLP Echowan.
Photos should be able to fit into a vertical-formatted space. The deadline to submit a baby ad for your senior is Friday, December 13th. All three components (message, photo, and payment) must be received by this date in order for your student to be featured.
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Driver's Ed Course Sections
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SLPHS offers Driver's Education classes after school. Sections do fill up! For more information,
click here .
Section 3 | Feb. 24 - Mar. 12 : 1 seat available
Section 4 | April 27 - May 14 : 21 seats available
Section 5 | June 8-19 AM : 17 seats available
Section 6 | June 8-19 PM : 30 seats available
Section 7 | July 20-31 AM : 29 seats available
Section 8 | July 20-31 PM : 30 seats available
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New Club Proposal Meeting Nov. 20
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The next new club proposal meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 20th at 3:30pm in the High School Athletic Office. To have a new club considered you must:
1) Have a "2019/20 Club Packet" complete and turned in to the Athletic Office by the end of the day on 11/19/19.
2) Attend the meeting on 11/20/19 with your staff advisor and present your proposed club.
Club packets are available in the Athletic Office. If you have questions stop in the Athletic Office.
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At the section girls swim championship, Park had the following swimmers qualify for the State Championship Meet:
200 Med relay team of Tenzin Dedhen, Hattie Kugler, Franny Bevell and Grace Loveland
100 fly: Franny Bevell
500 free: Elie Grassley
100 Breast: Hattie Kugler
Park finished 4th overall as a team. The State Championship is being held at the U of M Aquatics Center on Friday, November 15th (prelims) and Saturday, November 16th (finals).
Good Luck Orioles!!
Go to
gopark.org
for athletic event information and sports registration.
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Booster Dose of Meningococcal Vaccine
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Booster dose of meningococcal vaccine for 11th and 12th grade students:
Minnesota law requires that all students get vaccinated against certain diseases or have a legal exemption on file to enroll in school. Students entering 12th grade for the 2020-2021 school year need to have documentation, or a legal exemption, for the booster dose of meningococcal vaccine. Most children received the initial dose of this vaccine when they entered 7th grade. Read More
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| CRUSH Ultimate Parent/Player Informational Meeting
Date: Tuesday, December 10th
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Location: St. Louis Park High School - Lunchroom
This is an important meeting for "new" and returning Ultimate Frisbee players to learn about winter practices and the registration process for the spring season, which starts in March 2020. Players and parents are encouraged to attend this meeting to meet coaches, meet the boys and girls team captains for the 2020 season, and learn more about the great sport of ultimate!
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November 22, 23 - HS Fall Musical, 7 p.m., Auditorium
November 24 - HS Fall Musical, 2 p.m., Auditorium
November 20 Coffee with the Principal, 8 a.m., HS Room B135
November 27,28,29 - Thanksgiving Break
December 2 - HS Band 9/Jazz Ensemble Concert, 7 p.m., Auditorium
December 3 - HS Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble Concert, 7 p.m., Auditorium
December 6 - No School
December 17 - HS Choirs Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Auditorium
December 19 - HS Orchestra Alumni Concert, 7 p.m., Auditorium
December 23-January 1 - Winter 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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