Spring is around the corner and this is a wonderful time to notice the growth around us. Students are demonstrating creative and critical ways of thinking that show us their personal, social and academic growth. One of the beautiful things about the Peter Hobart community is the many ways that our students and families allow us to partner in this journey. There are so many opportunities this Spring that will showcase our students gifts and talents. We look forward to seeing you!
Peter Hobart Proud,
Kari Schwietering
Principal
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Kindergarten Information Night
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MARCH: National Women's History Month
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n 1987, the National Women's History Project successfully petitioned the US Congress to include all of March as a celebration of the economic, political and social contributions of women.
National Women's History Month
was established by presidential proclamation in order to draw attention to and improve the focus on women in historical studies. It began with one of the first organized strikes by working women in New York City on March 8, 1857, when female textile workers marched in protest of unfair working conditions and unequal rights for women. They wanted a shorter work day and decent wages. Also on March 8, in 1908, women workers marched through New York City's Lower East Side to protest child labor, sweatshop working conditions, and demand women’s voting rights. Beginning in 1910, March 8 became annually observed as
International Women's Day
. Then,
Women’s History Week
was instituted in 1978 in an effort to begin adding women’s history into educational curricula.
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International Mother/Home Language Day
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Friday, February 21st marked International Mother Language Day, also known as International Home Language Day.
This day gives people around the world an opportunity to think and reflect on the importance of language and what it allows us to do. Every language is a window into a culture, a way of thinking, and a way to share information and stories.
Many of our Peter Hobart families speak a language other than English at home. There are at least 17 languages spoken within our community. For a sampling of these languages check out our International Home Language
video
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Exciting news: Girls on the Run is coming to Peter Hobart Elementary this spring!
Girls on the Run is an after school program that uses the power of running to prepare 3rd - 5th grade girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Over the course of the 10-week, 20-lesson season, girls learn life-changing lessons about healthy friendships, teamwork, decision making, self-respect and more, all while preparing to run a 5k.
Open to all 3rd - 5th grade girls; no previous running experience required, and need-based financial aid is available.
Register today! Our Spring 2020 season will be each Monday and Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. from March 16 - June 1, culminating with the Girls on the Run 5k on May 31.
Register today!
Visit www.gotrtwincities.org or
contact Sara Hall at steffen.sara@gmail.com for more information.
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International Day of Play Fun!
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On February 5, our Peter Hobart community participated in the Global Day of Play.
In 2015 the first Global School Play Day was held at schools around the world. Over 65,000 students participated in the event for the first year, and last year over 283,000 students, in more than 30 countries around the world participated! This day was created to bring awareness about the necessity of unstructured play for children. Boston College psychologist and professor Peter Gray writes, "Children, by nature, learn through self-directed play and exploration. In play they practice the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual skills essential to healthy development."
We believe that play
Boosts Creativity
— When we create make-believe games, we use our imagination and develop abstract thinking.
Teaches Social Skills
— Playing together, helps us learn how to get along with others. We develop empathy and can practice being principled.
Develops Critical Thinking Skills
— During unstructured play, we take risks, make mistakes, and learn important problem-solving skills.
Promotes Emotional Health
— Free play reduces anxiety and stress, allows us to sleep better, and improves overall emotional health.
Fosters Independence
— Through play we learn to make decisions, follow their our interests, and gain self-confidence.
Improves Physical Fitness
— Playing actively helps develop gross motor skills and build healthy bodies.
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In 2015, world leaders from nearly 180 countries agreed to 17 goals for a better world by 2030.
These goals called the Sustainable Development Goals or Global Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice. The 17 Goals are all interconnected, and in order to leave no one behind.
In line with our mission as an International Baccalaureate school to "develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world" we at Peter Hobart are proud to share that we have created a purposeful plan to position our students to leverage their creativity, knowledge, empathy and skills to work together to do our part in the hope of accomplishing these goals to make our world a better place.
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Peter Hobart Community Book Club
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The PH Reads Community book for February was
New Kid
by Jerry Craft
Our discussion will included the following themes from the book
- Being new to a school
- Representation
- Code Switching
- Humor
- Friendship
- Microaggressions
Barlin Ahmednur - Gabby Alvarez - Anne Laux - Thomas Odermatt
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Influenza (“flu”) continues to be widespread in Minnesota. Symptoms of influenza include fever, cough, sore throat, headache, body aches, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea.
Keep your student at home and consider seeking medical attention if they have typical flu symptoms as listed above or any of the following:
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Fever of 100 degrees or more. Students need to stay home for 24 hours after their temperature returns to normal
without the use of fever-reducing medicine
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Vomiting or diarrhea. Students need to stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.
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Any uncontrolled cough
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Any rash for which you do not know the cause. Check with your family physician/clinic before sending the student to school.
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Strep Throat. May return 12 hours following the first dose of antibiotics, if fever free and well enough to fully participate in school.
If you would like to speak to the school nurse about your student’s illness contact Jeanelle Rasmussen at 952-928-6605.
If you have specific concerns about coronavirus, the Minnesota Department of Health has set up a hotline at 651-201-5414 to answer general questions. You can also find the most current information at the Minnesota Department of Health website (
www.health.state.mn.us
) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website (
www.cdc.gov
).
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PTO - Parent Teacher Organization
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PTO Updates
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 10th
6:30-8pm in the PH Cafeteria
Everyone is welcome and free childcare is provided!
We meet every other month and this is the second to last meeting of the year.
- Find out how to get involved—elections for 2020-2021 Peter Hobart PTO Board will be during the May 26th meeting.
- Listen to Principal Kari Schwietering give her Principal's Report- which provides information on happenings at Peter Hobart and in the District.
- Get an update from some of Peter Hobart teachers. This month the 5th-grade team will present along with Michele Edwins, the school social worker.
Upcoming Events:
Imagination Fair:
Friday, March 13th
Bingo Night and the Spring Book Fair (BOGO):
Friday, April 17th
Spring Carnival and Silent Auction:
Mark your calendars now for Friday, May 1st!
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Stay connected to the Peter Hobart PTO through there Weebly Website at:
or on Facebook:
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District & Community News
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Look for opportunities and information on PeachJar (backpack flyers)
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- Thursday, March 12: Kindergarten Info Night for incoming Kindergartens of Fall 2020, 6PM
- Friday, March 27 - April 3: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
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