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UPCOMING...
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August 31-September 3: Individual Family Connect Times
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September 6: Labor Day
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September 8: Grades 1-12 First Day of School
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September 9: Kindergarten First Day of School
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August 26, 2021
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
Our new teachers started on Monday, and I've been meeting with many staff members virtually and in person during the last several weeks. I have heard so much excitement about the new school year with our amazing children and community. We look forward to seeing our brilliant children shortly.
There is a lot of content in this week's edition, and we look forward to seeing you soon. Please do not hesitate reaching out if we can be of assistance.
Your partner,
Corey
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August 30-September 7: Elementary School Family Connect Times (dates and times will differ by school)
We are excited to welcome elementary students in grades 1-5 back to school on Wednesday, September 8th, and kindergarten students on Thursday, September 9th!
Please note: School is starting one day later this year to allow students, families, and staff to observe Rosh Hashanah.
Again this year, teachers will have individual "Family Connect Times" with students and families during the week of August 31st. These meetings can be done in-person or virtually, and are an opportunity for families and classroom teachers to learn more about one another and begin collaborating around student success. Classroom teachers will reach out to families during the last week of August to schedule times to connect.
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August 30-September 7: Elementary School Family Connect Times (dates and times will differ by school)
September 8, 2021: First Day of School for Grades 1-12 (PSI school hours: 7:45 am to 2:15 pm)
September 9, 2021: First Day of School for Kindergarten
October 1, 2021: No School K-12 (Districtwide Professional Development Day)
Download the 2021-22 Student Academic At-a-Glance Calendar by clicking here.
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Important Kiss & Ride (drop off and pick-up) Information |
Due to increased vehicles at our Kiss & Ride option to drop-off and/or pick-up, we've been working with the SLP Police Department. Please review the procedures below to help expedite the process, and hopefully reduce the time spent 'in line' at the Kiss & Ride.
PLEASE REVIEW THESE GENERAL KISS AND RIDE REMINDERS:
Morning Student DROP-OFF (opens at 7:28 a.m. and closes at 7:43 a.m.):
- Pull as far forward as possible, forming two lanes upon entering the parking lot
- Only allow your child(ren) to exit on the passenger side of the vehicle on the sidewalk side only
- Parents should wear a mask and not exit their vehicle
Afternoon Student PICK-UP (opens at 2:15 p.m.):
- Wear a Mask
- Display/hang your Family Kiss & Ride numbered tag from your rear view mirror facing out
- Pull as far forward as possible, forming two lanes upon entering the parking lot
- Allow your child(ren) to only enter on the passenger side of the vehicle on the sidewalk side
- Parents should wear a mask and not exit their vehicle
- If you need to help your child buckle, please allow your child to enter your vehicle and pull ahead so other cars can get around you
We're asking you to:
- Please not arrive prior to 1:55 pm to minimize the long back-up of vehicles on Cedar Lake Road
- Line up ONLY heading west on Cedar Lake Road. Cars heading east on Cedar Lake Road trying to turn left at the light to enter the parking lot can cause dangerous situations.
- Use your turn signal (blinker) when entering or exiting the parking lot.
- Wear a mask when dropping off and/or picking-up at Kiss & Ride.
- Stay inside your vehicle.
NEW for afternoon pick-up:
- For returning families, the system will look similar to last year. We have added a chip reader to alert us when your car has entered the queue at the first turn into the parking lot by door 3.
- Like last year, students being picked up by their families will again report to the gym at the end of the day. They will stand with any siblings by their family number posted on the gymnasium wall. Students will be dismissed from the gymnasium as their cars are getting into position.
- At either in-person "Connect Times," or on the first day of school, families will receive two car tags.
- At pick up time, please place a tag with your family number facing out on the rear view mirror. The new tags have a chip in them which will display your family number on the screen in the gymnasium.
Please note: To be good stewards of taxpayer money, if you know that you will never pick up your child(ren) via Kiss & Ride, please call us at 952-928-6555, or email Kathy (ninnemann.kathryn@slpschools.org) and we will not issue you the tags with the chips.
Please note:
Students will not exit the building until the family number is displayed/called.
Students will stand/wait in number order in the same place every day in the gymnasium.
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COVID Return to School Guide |
As we approach the start of the 2021-22 school year, we want to provide you with more information about the mitigation strategies we are implementing to start the school year. The information contained in this guide is designed to support you in the transition back-to-school this fall.
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2020-2021 Yearbook Distribution! |
As promised, the 2020-2021 yearbooks were delivered over the summer!
PSI students currently in grades 1-5 will receive last year's yearbook sent home in students' backpacks on the first day of school.
Last year's fifth grade students' yearbooks will be sent home with siblings, or can be picked up at the PSI office after September 7th. Please call 952-928-6555 with questions.
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Our school supply lists for next year are available here.
As an option, PSI Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has an opportunity to purchase all of your school supplies online by clicking here.
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Summer Reading Bingo Challenge |
Click HERE to view/print the PSI 2021 Summer Reading Bingo Challenge. Return your completed form to your child's teacher the first week of school.
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Introducing Our New Website! |
You may have noticed that in mid-July the District unveiled a new website design. Benefits of the new website design include the following:
- A cleaner, less-cluttered look
- More layout and design options to display content to users
- A better mobile experience on smartphones and other devices
- Integrated social media feeds on the district and school pages
- More options to display visual content including photos and videos
- Ability to use the website as both a marketing tool to prospective families AND an information center for our current staff, students, and families
We recognize that with this change, staff and families might experience some challenges finding specific content that they had grown accustomed to finding in a particular place on the previous website. To avoid coming across an error page, you will want to clear all of your old bookmarks and links to the previous website and establish new bookmarks and links.
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2020-2025 Strategic Plan for Racial Equity Transformation |
Mission Statement
St. Louis Park Public Schools sees, inspires, and empowers each learner to live their brilliance in an environment that centers student voice and experience to create racially equitable learning that energizes and enhances the spirit of our community.
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K-12 Online Learning Option for 2021-22 School Year |
St. Louis Park Public Schools is partnering with Eden Prairie Schools (EP Online) for full-time, online learning for SLP families during the 2021-22 school year. EP Online will provide online learning for students from kindergarten through grade 12. Students will stay enrolled in SLP while attending all their classes at EP Online.
Click HERE for more information.
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PTO (Parent/Teacher Organization) News |
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YOUR HELP is needed for 2021-2022 |
Just as every PSI student is a special part of the school community, every PSI family is a valued member of the PTO! Your unique talents are needed to make PTO events and activities a success.
Whether you’re up for a quick, one-time task, an ongoing planning position or anything in between, volunteers are always needed in any capacity. If you have questions about what specific roles entail, reach out! Or if you want to volunteer but aren’t sure how or have an idea of something new, we want to hear that too. After all, YOU are the PTO!
Here are just a few of the needs for this school year:
- Baile Folklórico volunteers
- Leer-a-tón (planning and/ or specific event volunteers)
- Math Night coordinator
- Silent auction committee members
- Carnival (planning and/ or specific event volunteers)
- Staff and teacher appreciation week coordinators
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City of St. Louis Park:
Westwood Hills Nature Center
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The Westwood Hills Nature Center is a unique, outdoor, multi-generational classroom in the middle of the city.
Professionally-trained naturalists lead a variety of fun, informative and hands-on environmental education and outdoor recreation programs. Programs are conducted year-round to increase visitor's understanding and appreciation of our natural world.
Click HERE for more information! |
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Dr. Corey Maslowski, Principal
Follow me on Twitter @PSIPrincipal
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School
9400 Cedar Lake Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
School Hours: 7:45 am - 2:15 pm
School Office Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
PSI Main Office: 952-928-6555
24Hr-Attendance: 952-928-6570
Health Office: 952-928-6554
PSI Fax: 952-928-6556
School Nutrition: 952-928-6567
St. Louis Park Public Schools Transportation Department (Bus) 612-437-4719
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