Hello Aquila Families,
October is almost here! One month of school has been completed. We are working hard to determine each student’s strengths and areas where growth is needed. From daily classroom work, literacy and math assessments, to morning meeting circles where we get to know each other better, Aquila staff are continually learning about each student.
We had our first assembly last Friday where we came together in song and shared what we have been learning. The assembly started with the song “Hello World” led by Ms. Bauer our music teacher. Students shared classroom happenings. We talked about “Ubuntu” which means, “I am because we are.” Our hope is to be a community that truly cares about each other and respects and values each person’s perspective. We ended our assembly singing our Aquila song which was led by Mrs. Haen. Mrs. Tolzin and some of our students taught us dance moves to the Aquila song which was really great! Last week was St. Louis Park's Homecoming. We celebrated by having spirit week. Each day students/staff dressed differently to have some fun.
I look forward to seeing you at Aquila next week!
Thursday, October 3rd
*Conferences 4:00-8:00 PM
*Book Fair (AQ Gymnasium) 4:30 - 8:00 PM
*Flu Shot Clinic (AQ Library) 4:15 - 7:45 PM
*Hennepin County Library Card Sign Up
(AQ Foyer) 5:15-7:15 PM
Friday, October 4th (NO SCHOOL)
*Conferences 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
*Book Fair (AQ Gymnasium) 4:00 - 8:00 PM
In partnership,
Shelley Nielsen
Aquila Elementary, Principal
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Spirit Day - Color Combination Day
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First Graders Enjoying Mrs. Tolzin's Read Aloud
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Spirit Day - Rock Your Socks Day
UBUNTU
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Superhero ABC Boot Camp
Kindergarten
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Sheridan Story Partnership
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Aquila is excited to be partnering with the Sheridan Story program again this year and is grateful for the financial sponsorship and volunteer hours from Aldersgate Lutheran Church to provide this resource to our students.
The Sheridan Story provides a food bag once per week that is sent home with your child. You can sign up for this program by filling out a brochure (found in the main office) or by contacting our School Social Worker, Dana Baumeister, at 952-928-6498 or
baumeister.dana@slpschools.org
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AQ PTO - Parent, Teacher Organization
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More info coming soon on AQUILA READ$!
SAVE THE DATE: Mid Year Celebration at the Roller Garden ~ Thursday, January 24, 2020
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Bring some money to conferences to purchase books at the Book Fair on Thursday, October 3rd and Friday, October 4th.
Volunteers will be needed
to help with Book Fair!
Be watching for a Sign Up Genius!
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Thank you Parkway Pizza! Last year Parkway Pizza donated over $1,000 to the AQ PTO. All food and beverage purchases on the 2nd Wednesday of each month will be donated to the AQ PTO!
October 9th - Eat Parkway Pizza!
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When you shop at Amazon a portion of your purchases can be donated to the AQ PTO using the
SmileAmazon.com
website.
Last school year Amazon's Smile Program donated almost $250.00. There is no additional cost to you and sign up is easy.
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We are all CONNECTED. Thank you from Togo, Africa
Every year Aquila students share gently used and leftover school supplies with children who live on the other side of the world. The supplies are packed up in the summer and shipped over on big boats to arrive in Togo, West Africa. These photos are the children in their village receiving special tools for their new school year.
Thank you to Aquila - Ewé (Aye-Way)
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Boozhoo Aquila! Ms. Shanita
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"No person among us desires any other reward for performing a brave and worthy action, but the consciousness of having served his nation."
Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea)
Mohawk
The Wisdom of The Native Americans Edited by Ken Nerburn
Chapter 5 The Ways of Leading Others, page 27
My name is
Ms.Shanita
and I am the
Native American Liaison
for the St.Louis Park School District. I will be working with our
Native American Students and Families
here at Aquila. I am working on a student count appeal, which means that
I am working towards finding our Native American families with North American heritage
. If I have not reached out to you, I may not know that you or your child has Native American heritage. Please reach out to me so we can get your child/ren involved in the activities we will have at Aquila, in the district, and in the community. When your child brings these forms home to be filled out, please return them as soon as possible to the Aquila Office. The forms will be in your child’s backpack by Friday, September 25th. If you have any questions please call me. I can do home visits or we can set up a time for you to come to Aquila and meet with me. I will be available to meet with you at Aquila on:
Monday, September 30th - 8:00-11:30 AM (Aquila Main Office)
Wednesday, October 2nd - 2:30-6:00 PM (Aquila Main Office)
Thursday, October 3rd - 4:00-8:00 PM (Aquila Foyer/Conference Evening)
Friday, October 4th - 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM (Aquila Foyer/Conference Day)
If you need transportation, please let me know. I look forward to working with all children at Aquila, as I will be doing various activities throughout the year.
Ms.Shanita
952-928-6019 (office phone number)
763-200-2495 (cell phone number)
Call or text any time!
*If you would like to be a part of the
AIPAC (American Indian Parent Advisory Committee)
call or text me
so I can notify you of the meeting dates and times. We will be meeting soon!
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Flu Shot Information - Thursday, October 3rd
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Aquila Flu Shot Clinic: Available on Thursday, October 3rd from 4:15-7:45 PM in the Library Media Center. No pre registration needed, just come to Aquila! If you want to fill out a form before hand, click on forms below. There are no appointments. Children and adults who are uninsured can get the shot for free.
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Physical Education News - Mr. Roberts & Mr. Boyle
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For the 2019-20 school year the Physical Education Department is pleased to announce that we will be conducting a Health. Moves. Minds. fundraising event.
This event replaces the former Jump Rope for Heart event that has been held at Aquila. We will still have a jump rope unit and an event day on Wednesday, February 12th. Fifty percent of the funds raised will go to the Aquila Physical Education Department for new equipment. Health. Moves. Minds. also focuses on students' socio-emotional health with numerous lessons and activities.
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St. Louis Park Public Schools is excited to announce a new,
free
opportunity for parents, families, students and neighbors to talk about race and racism, called the HOPE Speaks Project. Parents and families of all races, and their children in grades 3-5, are invited to explore Honest, Open, Personal and Engaged (HOPE) conversations around race and racism. Join us for six Tuesdays, October 22 through December 3 from 6:30-8:00 PM at Peter Hobart Elementary School.
Questions can be directed to Class Instructors
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Picture Day - Friday, October 11th
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Picture Day at Aquila will be Friday, October 11th!
The District calendar date for Picture Day is incorrect
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- Oct 3: Conferences, Flu Shot Clinic at AQ, 4:15-7:45 PM
- Oct 3: Book Fair, 4:30-8:00 PM
- Oct 4: No School
- Oct 4: Conferences, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Oct 4: Book Fair, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Oct 7: 5th Graders to Camp Ihduhapi
- Oct 9: Parkway Pizza Fundraiser Day
- Oct 11: Picture Day
- Oct 15: PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM
- Oct 17: No School
- Oct 18: No School
- Oct 24: AQ PTO Parent Social Club, 7:30 PM
- Oct 29: AQ Author Night, 6:30 PM
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