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25 THINGS about St. Louis Park High School
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Our Norm to "support each other with a collaborative approach" was very evident this week. My week started with a collective overview of our existing construction projects. I am very thankful for all of the contractors and design professionals that have contributed to a great start to our projects. Although these projects never start without any hitches, I appreciate the problem solving and pre planning that was occurring. Most of all I am excited about our future facilities.
Collaboration was also evident as I worked with department leaders and counseling staff to help solidify registration. It is no small task to staff and populate our classes and I appreciate the collective wisdom of all involved to help build our schedule. This process will continue into the summer, but I appreciate our work together so far.
Scott Meyers
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Academic Awards/Scholarship Night
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Based on feedback that we received on the length of the scholarship and awards night, we have separated these two events. The Academic Awards will take place on the morning of Tuesday, May 21st in the Auditorium. Doors will open at 7:00 a.m. with refreshments and music provided by our orchestra department. The event will start at 7:30 am.
The Scholarship night will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Refreshments will follow. Invitations will be mailed out to recipients in the beginning of May. We are excited to take this opportunity to celebrate with the class of 2019!
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2019 Career Expo - Experience, Learn, and VOTE?
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On Wednesday, April 24 St. Louis Park High School students will attend the 9th annual Career EXPO! Students will visit and learn from over 70 career guests! We have guests from all areas of the MN Career Wheel (see attached).
Introduction to Ranked Choice Voting
During the Career Expo students will have the opportunity to become a voter in the first ever St. Louis Park ranked-choice election hosted by the City's Election Team. They can vote at the career expo and during all school lunches. The races on the ballot will be:
- Their favorite way of receiving communication from the school
- Their favorite school meal
- School passing time music, played during the last week of school
In order to prepare students, we ask that you play the
one minute video
to provide information on ranked-choice voting. Our table will have interactive elements like voting booths, a ballot counter and a selfie station. Each ballot will look like a real ballot, and be submitted into the ballot counter, students will receive an 'I Voted' sticker and see results the following week.
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World Drumming Performance
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Last Friday, ten students from the SLPHS World Drumming Ensemble were were asked to perform at the national BARR (Building Assets Reducing Risks) conference at the DoubleTree Hotel in St. Louis Park. They played four beats for the education professionals as a warm-up before a keynote speaker. They played music from West Africa, the Caribbean and North Africa. They received an enthusiastic and positive reception from the almost 500 audience members.
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SLPHS Band Competition at Edina HS
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On Monday, April 15th, a record 38 SLPHS band students competed in 27 different events at the Region 6AA Solo/Ensemble Festival at Edina High School.
The students, with Mr. Schmitz or private teachers or on their own, learned either a solo with piano accompaniment or played in a small ensemble. A majority, 13, of the events earned the top grade possible (Superior) from judges. One student, Anavey Hosack, earned almost a perfect score (39/40) and earned the Best of Site Award. This means that of all the students from all the area schools that the judge heard that night, Anavey's was the best event he heard.
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Saint Louis Park High School Theatre Presents
"Prelude a Kiss" May 2-4
Craig Lucas's "Prelude to a Kiss" is a romantic comedy with a dramatic twist. Peter and Rita's whirlwind romance leads to an impetuous marriage. On their wedding day, a mysterious old man greets Rita with a kiss. It's not until their honeymoon that Peter realizes Rita and the old man have swapped souls, and the spirit of his true love now resides in the body of a dying man.
Evening performances are May 2 and 3 at 7:00 p.m. The May 4 Saturday matinee begins at 2:00 p.m. All performances will be held in the High School auditorium, located along the West 33rd St. entrance. General admission tickets will be available at the door 30 minutes prior to the show: $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at https://slphspreludetoakiss.eventbrite.com.
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Stock Market Game Winners
On April 17, 2009, you would have been able to purchase 145 shares of $6.87 Netflix (NFLX) with a $1,000.00 - this investment would have netted you $53,021.83! Good thing these young investors are learning how to run the market now.
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April is Financial Literacy Month=100 Grand
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Students and staff have been answering the Question of the Day in hopes of winning 100 Grand (candy bar).
Congratulations to this week's winners! Stop in B224 on Monday to claim your prize!
4/12: What percentage of Gen Z (14-21) has a cash app on their phone?
53% - Winner: Mathes Bruns
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15: For the 61% of kids that receive a weekly allowance, what is the average weekly amount?
$16 - Winner: Tiana McQuller
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16: What percentage of students learn about credit cards BEFORE leaving high school?
30% - Winner: Phoenix Daniels
4/17: What financial terms to people Google the most?
Credit score - Winner: Janaii Watkins
Stop by to answer the Question of the Day outside room B224.
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Students in 11th grade Health are in their Communication and Relationships Unit. We practiced Active Listening skills working on eye contact, open body language and mirroring facial expressions to affirm and validate their partner.
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Prom Guest Permission
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Saturday, May 4th, 9-12 p.m. at the American Swedish Institute
Guest Permission slips are available in the student office.
Dances held at St. Louis Park are for St. Louis Park students. Students are allowed to bring one guest to a dance, but the guest must be registered ahead of time with the Assistant Principal
no later than
3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 1st before the dance, and identification must be supplied at all dances. All guests must be in grades 9-12 or a graduate of 2018 from St. Louis Park High ONLY.
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Advanced Placement Exams - May 6 through May 31
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ATTENTION SOPHOMORES! College Possible is now accepting applications for next year's cohort. College Possible is an organization that believes every student who dreams of earning a Bachelor's degree should have the knowledge, tools, and resources to do so. During high school, students will be guided through the key aspects of preparing for college, such as the ACT and college applications. Once in college, students will continue to receive coaching and support until they graduate! To be eligible for College Possible, students must:
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.0
- Meet the College Possible income eligibility requirements
- Commit to full program participation
- Demonstrate an interest in earning a Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university
If you are interested in applying, you can find the application online here:
www.collegepossible.org/join
. If internet access is an issue, there are paper copies available. The application deadline is May 31, and the application should be completed in one sitting.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please drop by the College Possible office at the back of the Learning Lab, or email the College Possible coaches:
Thanks!
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Seniors: What are your plans for next year?
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When you know your plans for next year - where you are going to college, working, gap year, etc., please let Cheryl Broady in Counseling know.
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Enrollment for Summer Opportunities
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Check the Career & College Center website to discover upcoming events and learn about summer opportunities! This website is updated with new events.
Events and Summer Opportunities |
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Managing Anxiety at Home & School
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Free workshop
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Managing Anxiety at Home and School: How to Break the Worry Cycle
with Lynn Lyons
Monday, May 13, 2019
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Manny Fingerhut Auditorium
Barry Family Campus
4330 S. Cedar Lake Road
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Click here to register:
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| Click here to see days, times and locations for academic support at St. Louis Park High School. |
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Driver's Ed Course Sections
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| SLP Driver's Education Information
Section 5: Apr. 22 - May 9 - FULL
Section 6: June 17-28, 8:00-11:00 a.m. - FULL
Section 7: June 17-28, 11:00- 2:00 p.m. - 15 seats available
Section 8: July 15-26, 8:00-11:00 a.m. - 19 seats available
Section 9: July 15-26, 11:00- 2:00 p.m. - 23 seats available
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Thursday Mornings 7:45 - 8:30
Join the Orioles Yoga Club Thursday mornings, 7:45-8:30 in the main gym for some stretching and mindfulness training. No skills required and MATS ARE PROVIDED!
About the instructor leading class: Mr. Otto is a certified yoga instructor through HeartYoga in uptown. He has been practicing yoga for 9 years and teaching for 1 year.
We would love to have you in the morning!
"Take care of your body. It is the only place you have to live" - Jim Rohn
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Class of 2019 Celebration Event
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All seniors must buy their graduation celebration event ticket by May 10th. There will be no tickets sold after May 10th. Please see www.slpseniorparty.com for more information. Confidential financial scholarships are available. See Kiki Christensen in the student office for more information. The event takes place after graduation on Thursday, June 6th.
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School Start-End Times Update
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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.
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Attendance Calls and PowerSchool
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Did you get a phone call letting you know that your student "missed one or more classes?" The easiest way to find out which classes were missed is to check Power School.
Don't have a Power School account? Please contact Deb Muralt for an Access Code at 952-928-6106 or
muralt.debra@slpschools.org
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Your student also has access to Power School and can show you their attendance.
Reminder all absences must be excused within 24 hours. Please call 952-928-6045 and list your student's name, spell their last name and the hours they missed. Thank you!
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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.
Energy Assistance Program Flyer
Heat or Food Flyer English
Heat or Food Flyer Spanish |
| Go to gopark.org for athletic event information and sports registration. |
April 19 - No School
April 24 - Career Expo, 9:50-10:45 a.m.
May 2 & 3 - Spring Play, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium
May 4 - Spring Play, 2:00 p.m., Auditorium
May 4 - Prom, 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., Swedish Institute
May 6 - HS Band 9/Jazz Band Concert, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium
May 7 - HS Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble Concert/Senior Awards, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium
May 17 - Early Release - Professional Development
May 22 - Scholarship Night, 7:00 p.m., HS Gym
May 27 - Memorial Day
May 29 - HS Choirs 1940's POPS Concert/Senior Recital/Awards Night, 6:00 p.m., HS Gym, 7:00 p.m., HS Auditorium
May 30 - HS Orchestra Spring Concert, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium |
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St. Louis Park
High School
6425 West 33rd St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: 952-928-6100 *
Fax: 952-928-6113
www.gopark.org (
Go Park - SLP Athletics Website)
Click here for the Districtwide Calendar
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