St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News |
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December 14, Google Meets start for students
December 17, Virtual Coffee with the Principal
December 23-January 1, Winter Break, No School
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Coffee with the Principal |
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Middle School Principal Les Bork will host a "Coffee with the Principal" meeting via Zoom from 8:00-9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 17.
This is a perfect time for parents/guardians to ask questions about the Middle School and have a conversation with Principal Bork.
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Google Meets for Students |
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Mr. Justin, Mr. Dree and Mr. Dennis are launching Weekly Google Meets that will take place on Mondays from 8:20-9:00 a.m., Wednesdays from 12:20-12:50 p.m. and Fridays from 8:20-9:00 a.m. These meets will give the students a chance to hangout with one another as well as us. Students will have the chance to talk about distance learning and how they feel about it, how things are at home and how they are doing when it comes to their mental health. Below we have attached a link to a four minute video we made for the kids explaining Google Meets and what it entails. We are starting on Monday, December 14. We also attached a google doc explaining in detail everything there is to know about the project. There is a link for Monday through Friday and a link for Wednesday.
See you all online!!
Click here for more information.
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Community Project Information for 8th Graders |
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Attention 8th grade families:
Ask your 8th grade student what they have learned about the Community Project this week. Students participated in an introduction lesson in Advisory and will be working independently on the next several lessons to brainstorm a project topic.
Reach out if you have any questions.
Mia Waldera
International Baccalaureate Coordinator
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Listening Sessions with Superintendent Osei |
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Centro Tyrone Guzman Group Coming in January |
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El grupo del Centro Tyrone Guzman vuelve en enero. ¡Más detalles próximamente!
Centro Tyrone Guzman group coming in January. More details soon!
Raices, el programa de Jóvenes de Centro Tyrone Guzman trabaja con jóvenes Latines* en los grados 6-12 a través de una amplia gama de programas integrales dentro y fuera de la escuela que enfatizan el apoyo académico, la identidad personal y cultural, la salud, el bie- nestar y el desarrollo del liderazgo. El objetivo del programa es promover comportamientos saludables, fortalecer a las familias y apoyar a les jóvenes para que logren un futuro exitoso.
Raíces, Centro Tyrone Guzman’s Youth Development Program works with Latine* youth in grades 6–12 through a broad range of holistic in-school and out-of-school programs emphasizing academic support, personal and cultural identity, health and wellness, and leadership development. The program’s goal is to promote healthy behaviors, strengthen families and support youth to achieve a successful future.
Click here to see the flyer
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Screenagers: Next Chapter - Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience
This documentary is available for viewing through a partnership between the SLP High School and CARE Counseling.
Summary:
This film examines the science behind teen’s emotional challenges, the interplay of social media, and most importantly, what can be done in our schools and homes to help them build crucial skills to navigate stress, anxiety, and depression in our digital age.
If you are interested in viewing, all you need to do is register at the link below and you have until December 16 to access the video. We will also be having an optional panel discussion for those that are interested on Tuesday, December 15 at 7 p.m.
To register, click here:
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Check out books from the LMC |
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Check out books from the St. Louis Park Middle School library media center! Students can check out books and pick them up "curbside" (in the front entrance foyer). Book requests and holds can be made via our Destiny Catalog online. Instructions for how to request and hold books can be found here. We have many new books and thousands upon thousands of great middle school books both in English and Spanish. Students can check out books for pleasure reading and/or for school assignments using our new system.
Also, any overdue books need to be returned before new books can be picked up (or these books can be renewed for another two weeks by requesting this by email). Thank you!
Happy Reading!!
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2021 Space Camp Scholarship |
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Click here for more information.
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Every Meal (formerly The Sheridan Story) launched their Winter Meal Program, providing Minnesota children and families easier ways to get the food they need. Over 50 locations throughout the Twin Cities now have meal bags available for free with no qualification requirements. Locations include local libraries, YMCAs, fire stations, faith communities, schools, businesses, and recreation centers.
The Middle School has food remaining from the Girl Scout Food Drive. If you would like to access this resource, please email or call Kristen Engen-Routzohn, social worker, to coordinate pick up. Items include: family meals, commonly requested items and feminine hygiene products.
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Keep Your School Nurse Informed |
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Our Health Services Team is here to support staff and students - even during distance learning. Public health agencies at the state and county levels are overwhelmed with the current number of positive COVID cases and may not be able to answer questions in a timely manner.
The Licensed School Nurse and Health Aide at the middle school can answer COVID/illness related questions, work through guidance given by the MN Department of Health, provide information on COVID testing sites, and assist with contact tracing and investigating.
Do not hesitate to reach out with your own questions or to notify us of students who may need support at this time. Please call 952-928-6311 or email Julie Walsh at [email protected] or Jeanelle Rasmussen at [email protected] to report any illness during distance learning.
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New Free COVID App from the State of Minnesota |
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The State of Minnesota has launched COVIDaware MN, an app that will notify you if you’ve been near someone who tested positive for COVID-19. If you test positive, you can use the app to anonymously notify anyone you’ve been near.
Minnesota’s free exposure notification app, COVIDaware MN, will help us all do our part. Whether you are in the office, working from home, or out in the field, your work is critical for Minnesotans to get the services they need. We want to make sure you are staying as safe as possible and can take action to keep your family and community safe. When we understand our exposure risk, we can all make more informed decisions about our health.
Download COVIDaware MN today from the Google Play Store or App Store, and encourage your colleagues to do the same. The app is free and does not collect any personal information or track your location. Click here for more information.
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No Cost Covid Testng for All Minnesotans |
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MDH has now expanded their at-home saliva test program to all of Minnesota.
MDH and Vault Health are offering this test to anyone at ZERO cost. Will ask for insurance information, but it is not required. Requests for tests can be made whether an individual is symptomatic or asymptomatic.
Please go to this website for all the information (available in English, Spanish, Somalian, Hmong, and Vietnamese.)
Test comes shipped to your home with complete instructions for the process. If a parent is ordering tests for their children, they will need to link the child to an email that is different from the parent's email.
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Families are reminded that all student absences must be reported to the attendance office to be excused. You may phone, 952-928-6394 or email, [email protected].
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Click here for the Middle School Website. Go to parent resources for information on PowerSchool and Schoology. Go to student resources for information on PowerSchool and Schoology.
Click here for the digital school calendar.
Click here for the SLP Communicator
School Social Worker & School Counselor:
Kristen Engen-Routzohn (Social Worker)
Theresa Weber-Sexton (School Counselor)
Dean of Students:
(6th Grade) Gina Magnuson
(7th Grade) Randy Zutz
(8th Grade) Delana Brinkman
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2021 D.C. Trip (current 7th and 8th Graders)
If you're interested in learning more about this year's trip and you'd like an information packet mailed to you, please e-mail David Burr at [email protected]. Registration is open through March of 2021!
2022 D.C. Trip (current 6th Graders)
We held a fairly well-attended parent information Zoom session on Tuesday, Dec. 8. If you are interested in learning more about this travel opportunity and weren't able to attend Tuesday's meeting, please contact David Burr at [email protected].
There are two easy ways to register for your trip (Trip ID 193112):
2) Call WorldStrides Customer Service at 1-800-468-5899.
Registering by Dec. 15 earns you a $125 discount!
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Community Education Gift Certificates |
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3rd Annual YEP Sock Fundraiser Underway |
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Click here for the details.
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Other opportunities in the district/community:
Are You a Night Owl?
Winter Sock Sale
Draw On! Drawing Classes
Keep Us Informed About Illnesses
Community Education Gift Certificate
Click here to see the flyers.
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