St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News
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Calendar
- April 19, No school
- April 22 & 23, 6th grade MCA reading
- April 24 & 25, 8th grade MCA math
- April 26 & 29 7th grade MCA math
- April 30 & May 1, 6th grade MCA math
- April 30, Beginning Band Concert, 7 p.m. MS field house 1
- May 2, 8th grade MCA science
Monday is a B day
Tuesday is an A day
Wednesday and Thursday is a B day
Friday is an A day
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Parent Survey on Student Cell Phone Use, April 18
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If you have not had a chance to take the survey please do.
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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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
7th Grade
MCA Math: April 26 and 29
8th Grade
MCA Math: April 24-25
MCA Science: May 2
For more information about testing procedures click
here
to read more.
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8th Grade Community Project Update, April 18
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Attention Grade 8 Families - Community Project Update
This week, students started working on their presentations for their project. Presentations are about the journey from beginning to end of their project. Individual presentations should be between 6-8 minutes and groups should be 8-12 minutes. Students may use a visual but it is not required. Students should give as much evidence as possible in their presentation. No question and answer session will happen after the presentation is done.
Students should use their presentation checklist on page 10 (
click here to view
), along with their reflection from last week to create their presentation. 8th grade students will be presenting to 6th and 7th grade classrooms during the afternoon of May 7th.
Ms. Waldera
IB Coordinator
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Frozen Jr., Update, April 18
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We held a meeting for all families that have students in the play on Monday. We had a great turn-out! Thanks to everyone who attended. Whether you attended or not, please
click here
to see a very important, comprehensive list of information. This document will let you know who to contact with questions. Thank you all!
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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8TH GRADE PROJECT EXPO
May 30, 7:00 p.m.
Who
: 8th grade students who sign up in Schoology
What
: Public Speaking Expo (ANY speaking project students have developed over their Middle School career)
When
: May 30, 7:00 PM
Where
: SLP Middle School
Why
: Show off the fabulous work of our students
How
: Students sign up in Schoology to attend an information session and find out more. Students will be expected to attend some after school coaching on public speaking and the opportunity to attend two field trips to REM5 (April 29 and May 16), a virtual reality studio where students will be practicing public speaking using the newest Ovation platform in front of a variety of virtual audiences.
Deadline
: Students must sign up to attend a mandatory information session before Tuesday April 23 in Schoology. Information session will be held during 4th lunch on April 23. Students will receive passes to attend. At that time students will receive a permission form that will confirm the dates and times of coaching session, field trips, etc.
Let me know if you have questions.
IB Coordinator
952-928-6349
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The talent show tryouts will be held on Monday, April 22 and Tuesday, April 23 after school. We are looking for bands, singer, dancers, instrumentalists, jugglers, comedians, skits, you name it. Click
here
for the permission slip. Click
here for a group talent
permission form. We are also looking for backstage people, lights, curtain, MCs, decorations and tech help. Click
here
for an application for backstage help.
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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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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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Calling all parents! Site Council needs you!!
What is Site Council? A group of parents, teachers and administrators that work together to identify opportunity areas and bring forth solutions.
Site Council Mission:
To serve the school community, advise the administration, and support student enrichment through fundraising, volunteer recruitment, event planning, and community engagement.
We are looking for parents from all grade levels and all elementary sites and appreciate a diverse set of backgrounds and opinions.
Goal is to have
at least
one parent representing each grade from each elementary site.
We also have the following site council leadership opening:
Treasurer
We have some volunteer leadership openings as well: (Note these folks can be a part of site council but that is not a requirement)
Global Intern Coordinator
Coffee with the Principal Lead
Additional help for our two Fundraising Leads
Site council meetings are currently seven times a year (approximately monthly) from 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. We are evaluating the meeting time as we know that time can be a challenge for some parents. If you are interested, let's talk.
Please reach out with any interest or questions to Julie Yakes, Site Council co-chair at 612-210-5196 or
yakesmail@gmail.com
Our school can only get better when you are involved!
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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
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
YWCA Minneapolis Spring & Summer Camp
Social Skills Camp
Teen Tech Workshop
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
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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)
There are three ways to register for next year's D.C. Trip:
2) By calling 1-800-468-5899
3) By mailing in the registration slip that was in your invitation packet handed out last week
If registering by phone or online, use
Trip ID 175969
. Remember, you receive a $100 discount if you register by May 2! If you'd like more information about the trip, please contact David Burr at
burr.david@slpschools.org
or 952-928-6375.
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