St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News |
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June 4, James and the Giant Peach Jr. performance at the ROC, 7 p.m.
June 5, Musical Theatre Class Play at the High School Auditorium, 7 p.m. Free will offering taken at door.
June 6, Musical Theatre Class Play at the High School Auditorium, 2 p.m. Free will offering taken at door.
June 7, Grade Level Student Event, 6th grade during 5th hour, 7th grade during 6th hour and 8th grade during 7th hour
June 8, Cohort C supply return, 7:30-9 a.m. or 4 -5:30 p.m.
June 9, Cohort C supply return, 8-11a.m. or 12:30-5:30 p.m.
June 10, Cohort C supply return, 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
June 10, Last day of school
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Important Things to Remember about the Last Days of School |
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All personal/school items (example: art project, binder, musical instrument etc.) must be taken home prior to the last day of school. These items will not be allowed to be taken home on the last day (June 10).
Acceptable items that may be brought into school on the last day are: pen/pencil, textbooks, small amount of paper, yearbook, phone and lunch bag.
Other items, including backpacks will not be allowed on the last day of school.
If you have a situation which you believe necessitates bringing something else to school on the last day (June 10), special arrangements may be made by contacting the grade level dean prior to the last day of school. Their contact information is listed below.
The only bus will leave after school at 4 p.m.
PowerSchool will be available for parents to review final grades on June 18 at 3:30 p.m. Remember, we do not send report cards home.
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Middle School End-of-Year Activities Announcement - Reminder |
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The following are some of the events, activities, or requirements needed from students to finish the school year that I am sharing in this communication.
*June 5, Musical Theatre Class Play at the High School Auditorium, 7 p.m. Free will offering taken at door.
*June 6, Musical Theatre Class Play at the High School Auditorium, 2 p.m. Free will offering taken at door.
*June 7, Grade Level Student Event
6th Grade Social Event for Cohorts A, B, & C students, Period 5 (1:32-2:16 p.m.)
7th Grade Social Event for Cohorts A, B, & C students, Period 6 (2:20-3:04 p.m.)
8th Grade Social Event for Cohorts A, B, & C students, Period 7 (3:08-3:52 p.m.)
Note: Cohort C students who would like to attend this event should go to this link to signup for this in school activity.
June 7-June 8, Students should take home personal items, i.e. art project, winter coat, shoes, notebooks, etc. All of these items need to be brought home prior to the last day of school (June 10). Items not brought home during this timeframe may be collected latter in the summer.
*June 7-10, School issued Chromebook, charger, and hotspot returned to school.
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On Friday May 28, each SLPMS band class put on an in-person performance where it was video-recorded by St. Louis Park's "ParkTV".
As we all know, this year brought so many unprecedented challenges especially with each class transitioning from distance learning, to hybrid, to fully in-person learning all in one semester. That being said, I was truly blown away by the work ethic, growth, and camaraderie that each class showcased in preparation for this performance. I am so incredibly proud of each and every student!
In the video below you will see and hear what the band experience looked and sounded like this semester. I believe that it will be special and memorable for our SLPMS community to have this video-recording as an artifact to remember this school year. I hope you enjoy!
1A Band 6 0:00-7:23
3A Beginning Band 7:24-10:30
4A Band 6 10:36-17:50
5A Band 8 17:56-24:46
6A Band 7 24:52-29:49
Band
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School-Issued Device Collection
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Instructional planning for the 2021-2022 school year is underway. The collection of school-issued Chromebooks, iPads, mobile hotspots and associated chargers prior to the last day of school is essential to ensure digital tools are available for learning at the start of next school year.
Click here for more information.
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George Floyd Memorial Walk on June 6
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Site Council - Racial Equity Committee Update: George Floyd Memorial Walk on June 6
All are invited to join a George Floyd Memorial Walk on June 6, which will include speakers, music, reflective conversation and family friendly arts activities. The walk is being put on by the St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission (HRC) as part of the Summer of Action series, with monthly citywide events and neighborhood activities focused on racial equity and activism.
George Floyd Memorial Walk
June 6, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
6 – 7 p.m. Tabling, art activities, food truck
7 – 8:15 p.m. Program and walk
Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheater
3700 Monterey Drive
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We are looking forward to the opportunity to have in person Summer School this year. Classes will be held at the High school. We will have breakfast at 8 a.m., continue to class and conclude with lunch and dismiss at 12:30 p.m. If you want to sign up for reading, math and science, please fill out the Summer School Link. Additional information will be sent out when registration is completed.
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Virtual Coffee with the Principal |
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Join us virtually for Coffee with the Principal this Summer!
Stay in touch with your principal team. Hear what's happening at the Middle School. Get your questions answered.
Mark your calendars for:
- June 15 at 4 p.m. and
- July 12 at 8 a.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 984 0240 2859
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Meeting ID: 984 0240 2859
Find your local number: https://slpschools-org.zoom.us/u/adSMGr1zRL
Hope to see you then!
Middle School Site Council
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Minnesota Afterschool Advance (MAA)
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Minnesota Afterschool Advance (MAA) is a state program that helps Minnesota families who meet income requirements use the Minnesota K-12 Education Tax Credit to help pay for educational afterschool programs like tutoring, music lessons, art classes and even technology, specifically Chromebooks. If you are interested in finding out more, please click on this link to the MAA website.
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Looking for Host Families for Global Interns |
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The middle school is excited to be bringing back Global Interns for the 2021-22 school year! Global Interns are a great addition to our classrooms and make connections with many of our students, not only PSI students. Global Interns bring an exciting energy to the classroom and are eager to be involved in the SLP community. We are looking forward to hosting two more interns at the middle school. One is Angela from Spain and we are currently interviewing candidates to fill the other intern position. We are looking for two host families for the fall semester-late August through the end of January and two more host families for next spring- late January through the end of the school year in 2022. The main requirement is the intern must have their own legal bedroom. It is a great opportunity for your family to learn about another culture while introducing the Global Intern to Minnesota and our community in St Louis Park. You do not need to be a PSI family. All middle school families are welcome to host. There is no requirement for families to know Spanish as the interns are also fluent in English. We are currently in a global pandemic and the interns will often be coming from countries with more restrictions than the United States. Information is fluid and the governments of the countries represented as well as the program that facilitates the Global Interns are dedicated to making the experience safe. My family has hosted an intern the last two years and had great experiences with lasting friendships. Please reach out to me if you are interested or have questions. Karita Bentley at [email protected]
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Freshman Orientation - Class of 2025 |
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Freshman Orientation is planned for Thursday, September 2 from 8:30-11:30 a.m., with a parent/caregiver orientation the previous evening, Wednesday, September 1 at 7 p.m.
Students will get their class schedules, be able to tour the building and attend the Activity Fair to learn about all the great things going on at SLPHS.
More information regarding both these events will be in the back to school mailing in early August.
*Please note - the first day of school for the 2021-22 school year is Wednesday, September 8.
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Immunization Requirements for 7th Grade Students in the 2021-2022 School Year |
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In accordance with Minnesota Immunization Law, students entering 7th grade for the 2021-2022 school year are required to have documentation of vaccinations received or a legal exemption for TDaP and meningococcal vaccines.
Should you have concerns about costs, ask your child’s healthcare provider about low-cost vaccinations or contact Central Clinic at 952-993-1100.
After your student has completed the requirements noted above, send a copy of the immunization record or legal exemption to the Middle School Health Office at:
St. Louis Park Middle School
2025 Texas Ave. So.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Fax: 952-928-6383
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Washington D.C Trip Updates |
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1) The 2021 Trip (this year's trip) is postponed to 2022. Families that were registered for 2021 were transferred to the 2022 trip by WorldStrides in April. This information was also e-mailed to families from Mr. Burr, trip coordinator, this past April and announced in a previous edition of this newsletter.
2) Families that are registered for the 2022 trip: you should have received an update e-mail from Mr. Burr on Friday, June 4. Please check your e-mail and, if you think you should have received it and did not, please contact him at [email protected].
3) WorldStrides has extended their Early Registration Program through June 26. This program allows families to register at this year's price ($1,910 per student) vs. waiting to register at a possibly increased price next year. You can register online at www.worldstrides.com/signup or calling WorldStrides Customer Service at 1-800-468-5899. Our Trip ID is 193112.
If you would like more information, please contact David Burr at [email protected]. Also, a parent information meeting is being planned for next September (specific date and time will come out once next school year has started).
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Middle School Football Registration |
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Middle School football will be collaborating with LMAA this coming fall. Practice will begin on August 9.
Registration is now open. Please register your student by June 10 for 7th & 8th grade football. We ask you to register first through the Middle School Athletics Registration and then through LMAA (we need you to do both this year for the LMAA league insurance).
Registration for the remainder of fall sports will open in July.
Registration
Online Registration is open for middle school football and will open for all other fall sports in July. Click here to register: Middle School Athletics Registration (Select Middle School sport you wish to register for).
When prompted to log in, you will log in with the same username and password you use to pay your students lunch account.
The following must be received to the Athletic Director by before being able to participate in fall sports:
Registration and payment (see above for instructions)
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Farm Camp at the NEW Aquila Community Garden |
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Join Mr. Dre for a week-long Farm Camp at the BRAND NEW Community Garden at Aquila Elementary School. Farming is fun! Join us and learn where your food comes from. By the end of the camp, you will know how to care for vegetable plants, identify & treat certain pests & diseases, and how to harvest and eat from the garden. We will explore how the way food is grown affects our health and the health of the planet, and discuss how we can make sure everyone in our community has access to healthy, fresh, culturally appropriate food. Let's dig in!
3 sessions available:
June 21-24
July 19-22
August 16-19
Timing: 9 a.m. - Noon
Location: Aquila Elementary School
For students in Grades 6-8
Sliding Scale Pricing: $150/$100/$50/$0
Click here for more information and to register now!
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Summer Forensic Science Camp |
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See science through the eyes of a crime scene investigator by collecting various types of physical evidence and learning a number of scientific strategies and skills. The camp will be taught by Middle School Science Teacher, Ms. Wineberg!
5 Sessions Available:
June 28-July 1: 9 a.m.-noon
July 12-15: 9 a.m.-noon
July 19-22: 9 a.m.-noon
July 26-29: 1-4 p.m.
August 2-5: 1-4 p.m.
For students in Grades 6-9
Location: SLP High School
Price: $99
Scholarships Available!
Click here to register now!
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All girls interested in playing soccer at St. Louis Park High School this fall:
Come train Tuesday & Thursday mornings June 15 - July 29 (no sessions 7/6 & 7/8) with SLP Head Coach, Anne Beaton, and Assistant Coach Becca Harrison! Have fun learning key technical skills to improve your play: first touch, dribbling, passing, shooting, finishing, defending and tactical awareness. Open to incoming 7-12th graders. Register at http://bit.ly/SLPskills.
Click here to see the poster.
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The Park Community and Schools Foundation is partnering with the SLP High School Senior Planning committee and is selling WE LOVE OUR SENIORS signs. Show your PARK PRIDE for the Class of 2021 by buying and planting a sign for our whole community to see. All proceeds from sign sales and donations are being split between the foundation (which goes right back into our schools) and the other half is helping to fund the FIRST FREE Senior Celebration in SLP history!
We really appreciate your support!!!
Thank you!!!!
Stacy Atlas, Sally Berry and Jodi Bohrod
Class of 2021 Committee Chairs
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Other opportunities in the district/community:
Farm Camp
Household Pets Art Class
Favorite Art in Apps & Games Drawing Camp
Autism Study
School-Issued Device Collection
Community Education Summer Brochure
Metro Dining Cards
Dakota Ave Protected Bikeway Demo Project
SLP Mountain Bike Flyer
Lennox Foundation Fundraiser
YEP Summer Learning & Play 2021
2021-22 Early Learning (Spanish)
Early Learning 2021-22
Click here to see the flyers.
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