November 18, 2021 | Volume 2 • Issue 14
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Save the Dates: Class of 2035 Kindergarten Information Nights |
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Do you have a student or know of a family who has a student who will be eligible to start Kindergarten in the Fall of 2022? Save the dates to attend two virtual Kindergarten Information Nights on November 30, 2021 and December 2, 2021.
The event on Tuesday, November 30 will focus on the Kindergarten experience at the District's three neighborhood schools (Aquila, Peter Hobart and Susan Lindgren) that offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme curriculum. The event on Thursday, December 2 will focus on the Kindergarten experience at the District's Spanish immersion school, Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School. Both events will take place from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Click here to complete the Enrollment Interest Form to ensure you receive all of the 2022-23 enrollment information, mailings and emails. Completing this form will also ensure that you receive the Zoom links for the two Kindergarten Information Nights.
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More Than 500 Receive Vaccines at 5+ Clinic on November 15 |
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This past Monday, November 15, in partnership with Community Care Clinics of Minnesota, a COVID vaccine clinic for students ages 5+ was hosted at St. Louis Park Middle School. At the event, 517 students were vaccinated and will have the opportunity to receive their second dose on Monday, December 6. If families signed up and attended the first clinic this past Monday, they are automatically signed up for the second clinic which will also be held at the Middle School.
The event was run by volunteers and could not have been a success without them. THANK YOU to Community Care Clinics medical and non-medical volunteers, St. Louis Park Public School staff volunteers, and St. Louis Park Community Education Volunteer Program volunteers for your time and support!
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Consider Supporting the Park Public Schools & Community Foundation on Give to the Max Day |
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Thursday, November 18 is Give to the Max Day - the annual statewide event that sees thousands of individuals donate to nonprofits and schools. On this day of generosity, consider a gift to the Park Public Schools & Community Foundation (PPSCF).
It is the mission of PPSCF to make a positive impact in St. Louis Park by providing grants for projects in the St. Louis Park Public Schools and to nonprofits supporting youth programs outside of the classroom.
This money does not fund core functions of our public schools or community organizations, like payrolls or capital projects, but rather focuses on providing funding for innovative projects or emerging needs.
If you are interested in learning more about the Park Public Schools & Community Foundation you can visit the website at www.slppscf.org. If you are interested in making a gift to the Foundation on Give to the Max Day you can visit www.givemn.org/story/Slppscf.
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A Celebration of the Life of Dr. Lance "Doc" Strickland |
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St. Louis Park High School alumni and friends are invited to gather at the High School Auditorium from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23 to celebrate the life of longtime music teacher Dr. Lance "Doc" Strickland, who passed away in March of 2020.
Former students of Doc will be gathering to play music and tell stories about the inspirational teacher and good friend who we lost last year. Alumni planning to perform at the event include Steven Anderson, Abbie Furmansky, Dan Israel, Dan Wilson, Matt Wilson, Jeremy Ylvisaker, and many others.
Organizers are asking for a free-will donation at the door that will benefit the High School Music Department. Anyone with questions about the event can contact organizers by emailing lancestricklandmemorial@gmail.com.
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Listening Session Scheduled for Somali Families |
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Thank you to all stakeholders who have participated in recent listening sessions with Superintendent Osei. The final listening session for this Fall is scheduled for Somali-speaking parents/guardians Thursday, November 18 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Families can attend the listening session through this Google Meet Link or by dialing 1-319-988-1328 and using the following PIN: 155 236 965#
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November 15-19 is American Education Week |
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The National Education Association (NEA) is celebrating American Education Week, November 15-19. The week is intended to honor the team of people who work in our nation’s public schools, everyone from the bus driver and classroom teacher to the cafeteria worker and administrative staff, plus countless others.
As part of the week, NEA designated Wednesday, November 17 as Education Support Professionals Day. NEA is also designating Friday, November 19 as Substitute Educators Day. Both of these employee groups play a vital role in our schools. Join us to honor and advocate for these individuals and others who continue to keep students safe, healthy, and ready to learn.
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November 13-19 is Transgender Awareness Week |
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Each year between November 13-19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility about transgender people and address issues members of the community face.
Transgender Awareness Week leads up to Transgender Day of Remembrance, which is annually observed on November 20. This day honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence that year.
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Winter Afterschool Enrichment Opportunities
for Elementary Students
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St. Louis Park Community Education's Youth Enrichment Program (YEP) is excited to announce new winter afterschool enrichment opportunities. Below are two brand new clubs beginning in December. Transportation is available for both programs (requires advance registration). More information about transportation is in the registration links.
Passage to Planet ROG engages children in an exciting journey through space to a distant planet. Through a series of challenging missions, from establishing an outpost to making clay sculptures, students practice creativity, collaboration, and communication as they develop solutions to explore this new place and then return home to Earth.
Where: Aquila: Mondays; Susan Lindgren: Tuesdays; Peter Hobart & PSI: Thursdays
When: 2:15-3:40 p.m.
Who: Available to students in grades 1-5
Sliding Scale Pricing: $49/$59/$69/$79
Do you want to learn more about the organizations and services in your community? Do you like helping out in any way you can? If yes, then Community Service Club is for you! Join just to research, put together, and carry out community service projects, big and small!
Where: Peter Hobart & Susan Lindgren: Mondays; Aquila: Tuesdays; PSI: Wednesdays
When: 2:15-3:40 pm
Who: Available to students in grades 3-5
Sliding Scale Pricing: $29/$39/$49/$59
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Tickets Available for Final Three Performances of "Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical" |
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The St. Louis Park High School Theatre Program will present "Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical" on November 19-21. Based on L.M. Montgomery's beloved book series, the Theatreworks USA musical adaptation follows Anne Shirley, an independent and inquisitive orphan girl. Anne arrives in Avonlea by mistake: the aging Cuthbert siblings intend to adopt a boy to help them manage the farm. Anne’s irresistible charisma soon wins over the Cuthberts and the entire community in this charming tale of finding love, family, and home.
Performances are November 19, and 20 at 7:00 p.m., and November 21 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and senior citizens, and free with a student ID for all St. Louis Park High School students. Tickets can be purchased in person 30 minutes before each performance or online in advance. Please note, all attendees must wear masks while in the building.
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Reminder: Face Coverings are Required on Buses and in Schools & Centers |
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Please remember that masks are required to be worn by all students (K-12) on buses. Please be sure to send your students to the bus stop with a mask. Masks are also required to be worn by students and staff in district schools and centers when indoors with the exception of when individuals are eating breakfast or lunch.
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Keep Schools Open: Stay Home When You Are Sick |
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Families are also reminded to keep students home when they are sick, including if they have any COVID-related symptoms such as a fever, difficulty breathing, loss of taste or snell, muscle pain, chills, cough, runny nose/congestion, sore throat, headache or fatigue.
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