With just 40 days left of the 2018-19 school year, we still have lots of learning and growing to do
. We will continue to work hard and make the most of each day. The calendar will only continue to get fuller with events and activities like testing, concerts, field trips, IB exhibition, and of course the Peter Hobart carnival and silent auction. I look forward to seeing the various ways students will be showcasing their learning.
I am proud of all we have done and excited about our future.
Thank you for your continued support in making Peter Hobart an incredible place to belong.
Peter Hobart Proud,
Kari Schwietering
Principal
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NO SCHOOL - This Friday, April 19
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Beginning 2020-21 School Year, School Start Times Will Change
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On April 8, 2019 the School Board for St. Louis Park Public Schools voted in three motions to change the school start and end times for students beginning in the
2020-21 school year.
MOTION #1: The School Board voted unanimously to move forward with the Triangle Option which calls for a three-tier system (Tier 1 – Elementary Schools; Tier 2 – High School; and Tier 3 – Middle School).
MOTION #2: The School Board voted 6-1 to implement the Triangle Option beginning in the 2020-21 school year. District Administration will assemble project teams to study childcare options and Middle School and 7-12 Athletics to prepare for the change.
MOTION #3: For the 2019-20 School Year, the School Board voted unanimously to invest an estimated $70,000-$80,000 for times to remain the same as this school year. Park Spanish Immersion School students will be transported on their own buses to accommodate the location change to the Cedar Manor School site. The Board rejected the administrative proposal that was cost-neutral and would have elementary students starting school 15 minutes later than current times.
The School Board expressed sincere appreciation and gratitude for the time and dedication of the School Start-End Times Project Team in researching, gathering input/feedback, and developing options to recommend to the School Board.
Superintendent Osei pledged that District Administration will be efficient and responsive to families in implementing the changes to school start-end times. He said this is a tremendous opportunity for our youngest learners to have access to afterschool enrichment opportunities. Per Superintendent Osei, this action will help the school district continue to actualize its mission by providing a safe and nurturing environment that energizes and enhances the spirit.
District Administration will begin forming implementation teams soon and will regularly communicate progress to all stakeholders. The School Board also asked District Administration to develop an evaluation process for the school start-end times implementation (including attendance, academic performance, and behavior statistics).
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elemENTRY ART
Joseph DeCamillis (Peter Hobart Art Instructor/Fine Artist)
On Monday morning, April 15, Joe DeCamillis, fine artist and Peter Hobart’s Art Specialist, kicked off a special project called—
elemENTRY ART
—in the hallway where students enter the building. He will set up a mobile artist studio, centerpiece being a large blank canvas and variety of art supplies. Kids don’t often get exposed to working process of a fine artist. They also don’t often get opportunity to collaborate with a working artist. Mr D, as the students call him, will demonstrate to our Peter Hobart community the various stages of creating an original work of art from brainstorming and planning to finishing touches. He invites our school community to actively participate in the hands-on creation of this large mixed-media work of art.
Every Monday and Wednesday morning until end of the school year,
elemENTRY ART
will begin at the time first students arrive and go until official start of the school day at 9:15am. He invites everyone—kids, parents, staff, visitors—to join him in this unique community creation.
This project is made possible by generous support of the Peter Hobart PTO.
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BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) Conference
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Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan shared her experience growing up in SLP and her hope for all children to thrive in communities like SLP.
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St. Louis Park High School was proud to host the
2019 BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) Conference
on April 11-12. L
ieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, Former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, BARR Executive Director Angela Jerabek, and
Superintendent Osei addressed the 500+ educators from around the country. Principal Schwietering, along with a few Peter Hobart teachers, participated in the conference.
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Superintendent Osei addresses conference attendees on Friday, April 12.
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Former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and BARR Executive Director Angela Jerabek have a discussion about education in the United States.
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What happens when it snows in April!? This is what happens! Lots of fun during recess!
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Kindergarten classes participated in "Play-in-a-Day". Pictured is Ms. Neubauer's class.
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Welcome our new counselor:
Kelly Burnett
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Ms. Katie Lail teaching Yoga with Knauf/Litavack's 2nd grade class.
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Thank you PTO for a wonderful evening of BINGO!
Big thanks to our fabulous BINGO callers: Ms. Schauer, Ms. Pehl and Ms. Lalonde Laux! (pictured: Ms. Pehl, Ms, Lalonde Laux and Jaime Meyer)
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Artist-in-Residence T. Mychael Rambo shared his talents with 1st Grade
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The MCA Reading and Math tests are completed by students via computer and required to be administered in all Minnesota public schools.
I am requesting that families do their very best in not scheduling appointments for students during the testing times below.
My wish for all students taking these tests is a good night's sleep the night before, and a nourishing breakfast the morning of the test. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly. Thanks for your partnership, Kari Schwietering 952-928-6602.
MCA Reading (Grades 3-5):
Monday, April 22 & Tuesday, April 23
MCA Math (Grades 3-5):
Wednesday, April 24 & Thursday, April 25
MCA Reading & Math Make-ups (Grades 3-5):
Friday, April 26
MCA Science (Grade 5 ONLY):
Monday, May 6 & Tuesday, May 7
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Student Drop off and Pick up
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Student Drop off and Pick up
Thank you for making our students safety come first!
When dropping off your student,
please do not pull in to or park in front of the school between 8:45-9:15am
, or while buses are present. When picking up up your student,
please do not pull in to or park in front of the school between 3:30-4:00pm
, or while buses are present.
Thank you for your partnership in creating a safe environment during our arrival and dismissal times.
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HOPE Speaks Project - STARTS THIS WEEK!
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The
HOPE Speaks Project
is a way for the school district and the St. Louis Park community at large to begin an important dialogue on race, racism, and the impact it has on our lives. It is an opportunity to engage in difficult but meaningful conversations with our children, friends, family, and community. As a district, St. Louis Park has been exploring how our racial identities impact academic achievement and the learning environments we create for our students. We would like to invite our families to engage in honest, open, personal, and engaged (HOPE) conversations as a way to unpack how race operates as an often unspoken presence in our lives.
The HOPE Speaks Project will begin Tuesday, April 16th and will be open to parents and their elementary school children in grades 3-5. We will hold weekly meetings on Tuesday evenings (6:30 to 8:00 pm) through May 28, 2019. During each meeting, parents and children will spend part of the time together as well as separated for age-appropriate activities. Meetings will take place at Peter Hobart Elementary. Please contact Meghan Malone
malone.meghan@slpschools.org
or Kristen Pehl
pehl.kristen@slpschools.org
for more information about this project.
Scholarships are available for families that are interested in joining the project. Please contact Kelleen O'Brion at 952-928-6399 or
obrion.kelleen@slpschools.org
to inquire about scholarships.
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Energy Assistance Program
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Energy Assistance Program helps lower-income Minnesotans with their heating bills. There is a deadline approaching of May 31st for applications for the 2019 program and they have funding for additional households remaining. Please see attached flyers for more information.
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PTO - Parent Teacher Organization
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Peter Hobart School Carnival and Silent Auction
Friday, May 3rd, 5:30-8:00pm
Join us for our 5th Annual Peter Hobart School Carnival and Silent Auction! A fun-filled night for the whole family. Funds raised at this event will support field trips, academic enrichment and other school events and activities. Brought to you by the Peter Hobart PTO!
We'll have Games, Prizes Raffles, a Silent Auction and more!
Food trucks will be set up by 4:30pm so arrive early and grab a bite to eat! Food is available for purchase and a portion of the proceeds will go back to our school. Thank you to
Rusty Taco, Parkway Pizza, Purple People Feeder
, and
Kona Ice
for their partnership!
We’re looking for donations for the Silent Auction. If you own or work for a business that would like to make a donation, or if your family would like to donate an item, gift basket or gift card, please contact us at
PHcarnival.silentauction@gmail.com
.
*We will be accepting only cash and credit card payments at the Carnival & Silent Auction.
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Wednesday, April 24th
Peter Hobart Parkway Pizza Night!
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- Free Yoga. Thanks to a Healthy Living Grant from the City of St. Louis Park, a free hour long yoga class will be offered at Peter Hobart by certified yoga instructor Kate McDonald on April 22nd, May 6th and June 5th from 6:30-7:30 PM. Free childcare will be provided.
- Peter Hobart Carnival & Silent Auction. Friday, May 3rd, 5:30-8:00 PM
- PTO Final Meeting for the year. Tuesday, May 28 6:30-8:00 PM
- Boxtops. Help our school earn cash by clipping Box Tops from products and sending them to school! Each one is worth 10 cents and our school can use the case for whatever it needs. See a list of products at BTFE.com/products.
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2018-19 Peter Hobart Calendar
- April 19: NO SCHOOL K-12
- April 22 - 26: MCA Math & Reading (Grades 3-5)
- May 1: 4th Grade Orchestra Registration, 5-7PM -- High School Cafeteria
- May 2: Kindergarten & 1st Grade Concert, 9:45AM & 2:15PM -- Peter Hobart Gym
- May 3: PH Carnival & Silent Auction, 5:30-8PM -- Peter Hobart
- May 9 & 10: Kindergarten Field Trip to Dodge Nature Center
- May 15: 1st Grade Field Trip to Westwood Nature Center
- May 17: EARLY RELEASE at 1:45PM
- May 20 & 21: 2nd Grade Field Trip to Gibbs Farm
- May 21: 5th Grade Band Registration, 5-7PM -- High School Cafeteria
- May 27: NO SCHOOL K-12 -- Memorial Day
- May 28: PTO Meeting 6:30-8PM -- Peter Hobart Cafeteria
- May 31: 5th Grade Field Trip to Roller Gardens
- June 4: 5th Grade IB Exhibition, 6PM -- Peter Hobart
- June 5: All District 5th Grade Track & Field Meet -- High School Track
- June 7: 3rd Grade Field Trip to MN Zoo
- June 11: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
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