Hello Peter Hobart Families,
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year. I hope your family has enjoyed a wonderful summer filled with many things and activities that have brought smiles to your faces. I enjoyed my summer with family and friends, some traveling, relaxing, and time up north. It was a wonderful summer and I am ready to welcome the students back to school!
The start of each school year brings a new hope and dream of all that is to come. This year, along with the help of the theme of the district, I have reflected on the idea of connection and community. This year our district theme is “Ubuntu – I am because we are.” Ubuntu’s powerful meaning comes from South Africa and is often used to convey the ideas of connection, community, and mutual caring for all. As a school family, we care about you, your experience, your perspective and your hopes and dreams. Collectively, as partners in your child’s education we believe every child can and will achieve excellence and we are committed to the social, emotional, physical and academic growth of every individual. I appreciate and need your partnership, together we will all do better. This is my hope for Peter Hobart, SLP, and all humanity!
UBUNTU - I am because we are!
Peter Hobart Proud,
Kari Schwietering
Principal
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Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year!
First Day of School!
Tuesday, September 3rd ~ Grades 1-5
Thursday, September 5th ~ Kindergarten
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Amari Brown - Spanish Teacher
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Jeff Saslow - Gifted & Talented (not pictured)
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District Transportation Department
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District Transportation Department Contact Information:
(612) 437-4719
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Meet Your Teacher & Family Event - Thanks for joining us!
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Fill Out a Free & Reduced Meals Application Online
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Free and Reduced Meal applications can be
completed online
through the District's new meal payment system,
Wordware
. Families received a letter from the School Nutrition Department in early August about how to navigate this new system.
If you prefer to fill out a paper copy, a Free and Reduced Meals Information Packet and Application was mailed to all District families the week of Aug. 12, 2019. If you did not receive your information packet or need another one, they are available online by
clicking here
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As a reminder,
all families must fill out a new application each year
. If you have questions or need assistance filling out the application, please contact Jodie in the School Nutrition Department at 952-928-6146 or
woelffer.jodie@slpschools.org
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Lunch Bunch Reading & Gardening Club
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Out of School Time Task Force
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In preparation for the new school start-end times beginning Fall 2020, the school district is recruiting stakeholders to form a task force to create a robust menu of out-of-school time options to meet the overall health, academic and social/developmental needs of all K-5 students and families. The task force will develop recommendations for out of school time including academic programs, enrichment and recreation opportunities, and childcare options.
Out-of-school time means academic, enrichment, recreation, and childcare opportunities, before and after school. A recommendation is defined as a menu of various options for staff to consider when developing a program.
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A huge thank you to Wintrust Mortgage
for their generous donation to Peter Hobart Elementary for nearly 30 backpacks full of school supplies! We so appreciate it!
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PTO - Parent Teacher Organization
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The PTO is looking forward to another year of partnering with families to enhance the education experience of all Peter Hobart students, families and staff!
The first Peter Hobart
PTO Meeting
will be on Tuesday,
September 24
, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Peter Hobart Cafeteria.
Free childcare is provided.
Included in every meeting is the Principal Report where Principal Kari Schwietering will share information on happenings at Peter Hobart and in the district. We will also discuss upcoming events and opportunities to get involved. All are welcome!
WELCOME NEW KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES!
Following kindergarten student drop off, we will have
coffee and donuts in the media center from 9-10am, on Thursday, September 5th
. Come meet other kindergarten families and learn about the PTO.
Mark your calendars…upcoming events!
- Fall Book Fair: October 1, 2, and 3, from 4:00-8:00pm
- Author Night: October 2, 6:30-7:30pm
- Fall Family Fun Night This event is FREE to all Peter Hobart families and will be held on Friday, November 15th from 6:00-8:00pm at the St. Louis Park Middle School. We will have food, a DJ, Pros of the Ropes, face painting, henna, and more!
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5th Grade Camp Ihduhapi Field Trip
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We are making final plans for the annual Camp Ihduhapi Field Trip! On
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 and Monday, October 14, 2019
, our four fifth grade classes will be going to YMCA Camp Ihduhapi for a fun, educational, and environmental learning trip. For more information about the camp, you are invited to visit their website at:
https://www.ymcamn.org/camps/camp_ihduhapi
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While at Camp Ihduhapi, students will have the opportunity to participate in four learning activities, including a team building and individual challenge. Classes will be taught by Camp Ihduhapi staff, and students will be under the supervision of Camp Ihduhapi staff and/or Peter Hobart staff at all times during their visit.
Please note that after school district contributions, the fee for the entire trip will be $99 (registration, transportation and lunch for both dates are included) Scholarships are available.
We are looking forward to this great educational opportunity for our students. Feel free to contact principal Kari Schwietering with any questions.
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Important Band Information for 5th Grade Students
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All Fifth Graders will participate in an instrument try out day the first week of school!
On
Thursday, September 12th
there will be a meeting for families. Families can meet at
4:30 PM or 6:00 PM in the High School cafeteria
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- Sept 3: First Day of School for Grades 1-5
- Sept 5: First Day of School for Kindergarten
- Sept 11: Orchestra Registration High School Cafeteria, 5:00-7:00 PM (Fourth Graders)
- Sept 12: Band Registration High School Cafeteria, 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM (Fifth Graders)
- Sept 24: 5th Grade to Camp Ihduhapi
- Sept 24: PTO Meeting, 6:30-8:00 PM
- Oct 1-3: Fall Book Fair, 4:00-8:00 PM
- Oct 2: School Picture Day
- Oct 2: Author Night, Cafeteria, 6:30-7:30 PM
- Oct 3: Family Connect Conferences, 4:00-8:00 PM
- Oct 4: No School
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