St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News
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Calendar
- April 15, Parent meeting for "Frozen Jr." participants, 6:30 p.m. at MS
- April 15 & 16, 8th grade MCA reading
- April 16, Binder Buddies
- April 18, Film Studies field trip 10:40-1:45 p.m.
- April 18, District Orchestra Festival, HS gym, 7 p.m. (new date)
- April 17 & 18, 7th grade MCA reading
- April 19, No school
Monday is an A day
Tuesday is a B day
Wednesday and Thursday is an A day
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Parent Survey on Student Cell Phone Use
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Parent Survey on Student Cell Phone Use----please take!
St. Louis Park Middle School is constantly reviewing its school policies in an effort to create the most appropriate learning environment for all students. This year, SLP middle school is looking more closely at its student cell phone usage policy. We ask that you please take a few moments to share your thoughts about student access to cell phones during the school day. Thank you in advance!!!
Si necesita ayuda para completar esta encuesta por favor llame a Carmen Rudin al 952-836-7237. Su opinión es muy importante para nosotros.
Haddii aad ubaahan tahay wax caawimaad ah buuxinta sahamintan, fadlan wac Tarabi Jama 952-847-0446. Fikraddaada aad ayay muhiim noogu tahay!
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School Board to change school start times in 2020-2021
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Click
here
to see the school start and end times for students beginning in the 2020-21 school year.
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MCA Test Dates and Important Information
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The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) will be administered on the following days:
6th Grade
MCA Reading: April 22-23
MCA Math: April 30-May 1
MTAS Reading: April 8-19
MTAS Math: April 8-19
7th Grade
MCA Reading: April 17-18
MCA Math: April 26 and 29
MTAS Reading: April 8-19
MTAS Math: April 8-19
8th Grade
MCA Reading: April 15-16
MCA Math: April 24-25
MCA Science: May 2
MTAS Reading: April 8-19
MTAS Math: April 8-19
For more information about testing procedures click
here
to read more.
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MS Building Construction Project Update
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This spring/summer work will start on the taxpayer approved renovation and new space(s) project at the middle school. The entire project will span the next 2 1/2 years. This year construction will begin on expanding and renovating the library media center, adding second story classrooms above it (with connecting hallway), filtration basin construction, partial construction of a chiller for air conditioning, and moving/renovating health services.
Construction fencing has been placed on the south side of the school facing West 22nd Street. Moving of supplies and materials will happen during the Spring of this school year. Construction internally will start right after school ends commencing on June 13, 2019. Some backhoe and foundation work will occur on the outside of the school just south of the media center while school is still in session.
This update will be one of many as we start the exciting work of improving our learning environment to meet the needs of our students, staff, and entire SLP Community.
Les Bork
Principal
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Frozen Jr., Parent Meeting April 15
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Parent Meeting- Frozen Jr.
We are having an adult musical meeting on Monday at 6:30pm in the choir room (124) at the Middle School. If you have a student in the show, it’s important that you attend. We will be going over details of performance week, signing up to volunteer, talking about costumes and props, and more. If you are unable to attend please contact
edelheit.jessica@slpschools.org
Please bring your checkbook if you have not paid the musical participation fee. If you have questions about the play fee or scholarships please contact
schmerler.jennifer@slpschools.org
We hope to see you all at the meeting on Monday.
Make sure to check the rehearsal schedule to know when you need to be at rehearsal.
It’s linked on Schoology or
click here.
If you have rehearsal conflicts, contact
schmerler.jennifer@slpschools.org
Finally, if you haven’t signed up for the Remind service, please
click here.
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Several students participated in the model UN held from March 28 through March 30. Our students worked hard debating one of their topics in their respective committees. Part of their work also came together in General Assembly. Here are six of the seven delegates from Estonia and the Russian Federation listening to debate/discussion on a resolution from Amira Abdirahman's committee, Social, Humanitarian & Cultural, for Poverty & Social Exclusion.
Also included is a group picture of all of our delegates.
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Students who participated in our Financial Literacy Unit during 3rd quarter were invited to participate in a wonderful hands-on experience at the Junior Achievement Center on April 9th, 2019. Click
here
to read more.
We would not have been able to have this field trip if we didn't have supportive parents who generously gave their time to be with us on this day. Huge thank you to Karen Huse, Miriam Gustafson, Jon Miller, Joni Voight, Mark Lorenzen, and Dave Mavis. The students wrote thank you's to the parent chaperones and I can tell they are also grateful for the fun learning experience provided with the help of our supportive parent community.
Please enjoy a few pictures from our day at Finance Park sponsored by Junior Achievement.
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Summer School Information & Registration
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Summer School provides a positive learning environment of enthusiastic staff and small class sizes. It is a free opportunity for students to strengthen reading and/or math learning and prepare for their next grade level as well as maintain their growth over summer. We offer free bussing, free breakfast, and free lunch. Students can also win cool prizes.
Click here
for more information and a
registration form
. If you have any questions you may contact your child’s teachers or dean of students. The Summer School coordinator is Lil Zumberge: 952-928-6376,
zumberge.lillian@slpschools.org
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SLPMS has had another successful year with our two Global Interns, Catherine & Silvia! They have been a great addition to our classrooms and have made many connections with our students. They will both return home in June after the school year ends, so encourage your student to thank them and wish them safe travels in whatever language they have had the opportunity to work with them! We are now looking forward to another exciting year with two interns, Irene from Spain and Carlos from Colombia, who both speak Spanish, French & English. Both are incredibly excited to join our community and get involved! We are looking for two host families for this upcoming fall semester (approximately mid to late August until the semester break in January, 2020) and another two host families next spring (end of January, 2020 until they return home shortly after the school year ends). The main requirements are that the intern have her own legal bedroom and you have an interest in getting to know someone from another culture while encouraging them to learn about ours! If you are interested or have questions, please contact Miriam Gustafson at
cyrus.axel@yahoo.com
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Yearbook 2019 Limited Supply
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There are only 98 extra yearbooks available for purchase. If you have not purchased your student a yearbook yet, act now. Requests/payments will accepted on a first come first served basis. When they are gone, they are gone!
The price is $35. Make checks payable to St. Louis Park Middle School and include your student's name and grade in the memo line. Checks may be delivered to Ms. Becker or the main office.
If you are not sure you have ordered a yearbook, you can check
here.
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6th Graders: Important Information
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6
th
Graders, do you have your immunizations for 7
th
grade?
Many 6
th
grade students will need to have a TDaP booster and a meningitis vaccination before the start of the next school year in order to meet the requirements of Minnesota law. Clinics get very busy in the summer so don’t wait until the last minute to get them done. Spring Break could be a good time for a quick appointment!
As the immunizations are completed, bring or send a copy of the immunization record to the health office so they can be entered in your student’s record. Students who should not have the shots because of medical or conscientious reasons need to have a legal exemption on file.
Contact the health office at 952-928-6311 with questions.
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Tryouts for the talent show will be held after spring break. We are looking for singers, dancers, comedians, skits, instrumentalists, jugglers, ventriloquists, bands, rappers. . . basically anything entertaining! We are also looking for backstage people. Get your friends and get an act together over break.
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Summer Caddying Opportunities
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Caddying at a private golf club is a great way to earn money and get exercise over the summer, and dedicated students can be eligible for an Evans Scholarship, one of the largest private scholarships in the country. Several SLP students have received this award, the average worth of the scholarship is over $100,000.
Below is the local information, and more information about the scholarship is available at
wgaesf.org
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Please reach out to me if there are any questions. I am an Evans Scholar alumni and a member of the scholarship committee.
Thanks,
Chris Kasic
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8th Grade College & Career Day Parent Presenters Needed
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8th Grade College & Career Day
Parent Presenters Needed
Friday May 10th
will be a day full of College & Career Exploration for all 8th grade students. Students will have an opportunity to visit a college campus in addition to hearing from a variety of community professionals.
We are looking for a diverse group of parents (representing various degrees/certificates/on the job training, genders and races) to come to the St. Louis Park Middle School and share about their education and professional experiences.
Presenters are asked to spend approximately 2 hours of their time (either morning or afternoon) conducting four to five sessions, each session approximately 25 minutes in length. During these presentations parents are asked to share with students their educational/training and how it led them to their current profession. Presenters can use handouts, slides, powerpoints etc.......please feel free to make it unique to you.
If you feel this is something you would be interested in doing please contact Theresa Weber-Sexton, Licensed School Counselor, at 952-928-6295 (direct) or by email at
weber.theresa@slpschools.org
for more information.
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Boys' Basketball Summer Camps
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St Louis Park Boys' Summer Camp
St. Louis Park High School
July 8-11 and/or July 15-18
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Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee Team
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Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee Team
Needs More Girls
We would love to have more girls join the SLP Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee team. The team is for SLP girls and boys in 5th through 8
th
grade.
Practices for middle school students will be on Mondays and Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. at the middle school or a nearby park starting April 8. Practices for 5
th
graders will be on Fridays at 4:00 p.m. at Browndale Park. Middle school students are also welcome to come to Friday practices.
Many team members are brand new to the sport. No experience necessary!
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Top 10 Middle School Food Shelf Item Needs
Did you know our Middle School has a food shelf? We do! Can you help stock it? Below are the top ten most needed items. We have a shopping cart in the office to collect donations. Anytime you come to school for something, please consider dropping off a few items in the cart. Thank you!
Top 10 Middle School Food Shelf Needs:
1. cereal
2. fruit (especially pineapple and oranges)
3. Ramen
4. deodorant
5. shampoo
6. canned corn
7. mini mac and cheese
8. spaghetti o's (and similar canned meals)
9. pancake mix (complete)
10. syrup
Binder Buddies rescheduled for next week Tuesday
Due to the snow day and complications about getting fully ready and set-up for Binder Buddies, we are rescheduling the last Binder Buddies event of the year for Tuesday, April 16t from 2nd hour through 6th hour in Mr. Michaud's room, 132. Students were identified by their OT teachers with regard to if they need this support and will get the passes from them next week if they do not have them already.
A huge thank you to everyone who has donated to Binder Buddies recently through the Amazon Wish List. Your generosity has greatly replenished many of our supplies for students. Sincere thanks to everyone who has participated in this giving.
To donate to the Binder Buddies program through the Amazon Wish List:
- Click here.
- Select the item(s) you would like to donate
- When checking out, please select the middle school address for shipping
- Place your order
Thank you in advance for your donations!
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Children First
Looking for other opportunities? Check out these programs
Social Skills Camp
Northern Breezes Youth & Teen Sailing Day Camp
Spring Heart of the Matter Artists in Community
Joy of the People Summer Camp
Spring/Summer Programs SLP
Cups
Earth Day
Elections
City-school calendar art contest
Ultimate Frisbee
Teen Tech Workshops
Adult Classes
Yoga
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2019 D.C. Trip (Current 7th Graders, registered for the trip):
1. You should have received an Emergency Contact/Behavior Contract Form (2-sided sheet)
AND
a Roommate Request Form in your home mail within the last week. Please see Mr. Burr in room 236 (or e-mail
burr.david@slpschools.org
) to get extra copies if you did not receive them. Also, please return them to Mr. Burr at the Middle School as soon as possible.
2. We will have our parent meeting 1-2 weeks before we leave, so watch the Oriole Times News and your home e-mails for the date and time of that meeting.
2020 D.C. Trip (Current 6th Graders):
1. Students should have received an invitation to next year's trip during their Language and Literature class this week. If you did not, please see Mr. Burr in room 236 for an invitation packet.
2. Mr. Burr will be hosting a parent informational meeting in the
Middle School Cafeteria on Tuesday, April 16, at 7:00 P.M.
Families that would like to learn more about the trip are welcome to attend this meeting, or, if they're unable to attend that night, contact David Burr at
burr.david@slpshools.org
or 952-928-6375 for more information.
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