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25 THINGS about St. Louis Park High School
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As I was compiling our newsletter this week I realized that we have so many great things happening this winter that I need to reach back and acknowledge Park PRIDE from the past week.
"I"nclusiveness was practiced by our amazing band at their last performance. The entire show was great, but one particular piece was part of a classroom lesson. Students examined the history behind the Trail of Tears before performing a very moving song. A huge thank you to Mr. Steve Schmitz, band teacher, and Dr. Patrick Duffy, Director of Curriculum, for their collaboration on this performance. Most of all thank you to our amazing students for utilizing their hearts and minds during the performance.
Thank you to the St. Louis Park Girl Scout Troop for thinking of our high school while completing their recent service learning project. We were very surprised to receive 50 bags of groceries for our Bird Feeder Food Shelf. "D"ependability was definitely felt through their selflessness and generosity. What a great example of how we depend on each other as a community!
Scott Meyers
Principal
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Winter Weather and School Closing Info
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Snow has arrived in Minnesota. Are you prepared for a school closing, late start or early dismissal due to bad weather? St. Louis Park Public Schools will attempt to make a decision about a late start or school closing by 5:30 a.m. Early dismissals and decisions regarding after-school and evening athletics, events, and activities will be made by 2 p.m. Read More
Click here to download the Winter Weather/School Closing flyer.
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SLPHS students (gr. 9-12) are invited to join Civics in the Park!
"Civic engagement means working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference".
Meetings will be held on the 4th Wednesday of every month until May.
Proposed Topics: Teambuilding, Intro to Civics & 2020 Elections, How to Become an Election Judge, YPE Project, What is PNP, What is a Caucus, How Does Political Climate Affect Civic Process, Election Decompression, Community Organizing 101, Tours of the City & Capital, etc. Click the link to sign up and learn more: Civics in the Park
For more information contact contact Cara Luebke, Elections Specialist, 952-928-1354 or cluebke@stlouispark.org or stop by the High School Student Services Office and see Mrs. Mueller, Career & College Coordinator.
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Holiday Shopping Opportunity
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Holiday Shopping Opportunity
What better way to support Business Innovations students than shopping at their pop-up shop on Saturday, December 14 (9:00-1:00)!
These products/services make for great gifts for your SLP student, staff member or yourself!
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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 Deb Muralt (muralt.debra@slpschools.org) or Ellen George (george.ellen@slpschools.org) for assistance.
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9th Grade Parent Advisory Council
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Please join us for our second 9th grade PAC meeting of the school year on Tuesday, January 14th from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm in the media center classroom at SLPHS. All are welcome; you do not need to have attended the first meeting to join us for this one! At this meeting
we will
discuss current events at the high school and collect feedback from you as parents regarding the 9th grade experience.
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200 Employers, Thousands of Jobs, Endless Possibilities
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The
Step Up
online application for summer 2020 is now available
!
Step Up is a great opportunity for a
young person to
explore careers, gain job and life skills, and earn a paycheck. We aim to provide career exploration for over 1,600 young people each summer!
Who is Eligible?
Step Up places Minneapolis youth with barriers to employment in paid summer internships.
- Students must be 14-21 years old by June 1, 2020;
- Students are not in college (PSEO is OK)
- Must live in the City of Minneapolis
- Must meet certain income guidelines or other criteria (see stepupmpls.org for details)
Deadline to Apply!
The applications are open and available now. Youth must apply at www.stepupmpls.org by MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 2020 at MIDNIGHT.
If youth need additional support to complete the application contact:
Theresa Stets
Step Up Youth Services Coordinator
AchieveMpls
2829 University Ave SE, Suite 850
Office: 612-455-1561
Cell: 612-229-5217
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SLP Journalism Endowment
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A new journalism scholarship for graduating students from Echo is seeking to reconnect with alumni. Please see attached flyer
for more information.
To donate now, click HERE, and be sure to specify your interest in contributing to the SLP Journalism Endowment.
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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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Yearbook Sales
Yearbooks are available for $70 at slpechowan.com or in room B229 (cash or check, made out to Balfour).
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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!
SIGN UP for College Representative Visits - ONLINE at
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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 : FULL
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 : 28 seats available
Section 8 | July 20-31 PM : 30 seats available
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Message From Our Attendance Staff
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Studies have attributed attendance as an indicator of academic success. At SLPHS, we expect students to be in class on time and remain in class for the entire hour. If your student misses a class or needs to leave school, please call the attendance line or submit documentation either
before the absence or within 24 hours to excuse the absence. Please leave messages at
952-928-6045 for all absences. Absences not excused within 24 hours, will remain unexcused.
Excused absences may include but are not limited to the following categories: School related absences, i.e. sports, field trips, counseling visits, religious holiday observances and illness/medical related absences. Vacation may be excused as "Special Leave" when pre-approved by administrator.
As of January 2, 2019: missing the bus, oversleeping, car problems, letting the dog out, getting a ride to school, running late, studying for tests or babysitting for siblings are not considered to be excused absences.
For more information on the Attendance Practices
click here. Thank you for your partnership.
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Go to
gopark.org
for athletic event information and sports registration.
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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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