64 SECONDS to Learn Up To  25 THINGS about St. Louis Park High School
November 1, 2019

1:   From the Principal

"I"nclusiveness was on my mind this week as we held our first Parent Engagement Committee Meeting of the year.  A huge thanks to the parents that attended!  Our collective thinking and visioning will be crucial as we continue to collaborate.

Thank you to Ms. Sophie Sigel for creating space for student voice in your classroom on Friday.  I enjoyed hearing students sharing what they need to learn and grow at SLPHS.  I saw evidence of "P"urpose and "R"elationships as students led the discussion.  I was honored to be a part of the experience.

Last but not least another shout out to our parents for joining us for our evening conferences over the past two weeks.  It was a pleasure to see you and a great way to re-dedicate to Park Pride.  Throughout both evenings I saw many conversation that contained elements of Park Pride.  We value your partnership as we support our learners.  We appreciate you!

Scott Meyers
Principal
2:  PowerSchool Parent Portal & Mobile App
The PowerSchool Public Portal and Mobile Apps closed Thursday, October 31 at 3:00 p.m. for Quarter 1 grading. They will reopen Friday, November 8 by 3:00PM.

Updated versions for PowerSchool Mobile are now available:
PowerSchool Mobile for Android version 2.1 is in the Google Play Store. 
PowerSchool Mobile for iOS version 2.7.2 is in the Apple Store.
3:  College and Career Prep

College and Career Prep students have spent the last few weeks virtually getting to know their eMentors who work for Target. In partnership with, Best Prep, students are paired with a Target employee and will spend the next eight weeks perfecting their email skills while corresponding with their eMentor. Part of this great program includes a meet a greet hosted by Target and Best Prep. Students met their eMentor at Target's North Campus where they spent one-on-one time together to learn more about them and tour the amazing campus.  
4:  Echo National News
National Scholastic Press Association
Echo was named one of 49 National Pacemaker Newspaper Finalists by the National Scholastic Press Association. The Echo has been a National Newspaper Pacemaker Finalist every year since 2013. Being on the Finalist list is a huge accomplishment, and Echo is the only Minnesota school on this list. You can see Echo's story about it here.

The following students were named as individual award finalists. I've included the links so you can see their work. 
* Emily Ziessman News Page 1 design  
* Maggie Klaers and Isabel Kjaer for the Comic Strip Panel awards
* Grace Farley, Sophie Livingston, Abby Prestholdt, Carissa Prestholdt, Ruby Stillman for Photo Slideshow
* The editorial staff (the unsigned opinion of the staff written by someone on the editorial board) for staff editorial .
 
Columbia Scholastic Press Association 
Maggie Klaers won an Honorable Mention for Art Illustration/portfolio of work. (Sorry, the link is for the award list.) Only six students were honored for this.
5:  Echo State News
The following State Awards (from the Minnesota High School Press Association) were given at the state journalism convention Oct. 10:
Best of Show (all of these are from this school year, so they are for the current staff):
Echo (online), First Place
Echo (print), Second Place
Echo (broadcast), Fifth Place
 
From Journalism Educators of Minnesota (Gold is the highest ranking you can get).
All Gold:
Echo Print
Echo Online
 
From the Newspaper/Newsmagazine categories. For these newspaper/newsmagazine awards, only one First, Second, Third, etc. are given.
First Place
Maggie Klaers, Sam St. Clair, Center Spread Design
Izzy Kanne, Review
Sophie Livingston, Single Page Design
Dani Orloff, Noah Orloff, News Story
 
Second Place
Staff, Website General Excellence
Grace Farley, News Photo
 
Third Place
Maggie Klaers, Editorial Cartoon
Emily Ziessman, Page One Design
Marta Hill, Maggie Klaers, Kate Schneider
 
Fourth Place
Dani Orloff, Noah Orloff, Sports Story
Creston Halstead, Single Page Design
Talia Lissauer, Editorial/Opinion
 
Fifth Place
Abby Intveld, Dani Orloff, News Story
Ben Sanford, Sam St. Clair, Center Spread Design
6:  IB Exam Registration
We have past the first deadline for the IB registrations. The cost for registration between now and November 8th at 3:10pm CST is $100.

To stay in the loop with IB related things throughout the year:
Instagram:
Follow: slp_ib_dp

Remind:
SLPHS IB Diploma Program: Text @slpibdp to the number 81010 to get text messages or go to rmd.at/slpibdp to sign up for email notifications.

Schoology:
"International Baccalaureate Students & Parents" Access Code: TP32C-Z7JNW
7:  AP Exam Registration
Deadline for AP Exam registration and payment is November 8, 2019

Students who wish to take an AP exam must complete the two-step process prior to November 8, 2019. The cost of exams is currently $100.
 
Step One - Set up an account with College Board (the company that runs AP testing).  Log into myap@collegeboard.org and use the join code provided by the teacher or AP Coordinator.
 
 
Step Two - Log into Total Registration at TotalRegistration.net/AP/242205  and pay for the exam(s).   Students who qualify for  free/reduced lunch can receive a fee waiver by logging into Total Registration and requesting a waiver.
 
Contact AP Coordinator Jami LaPray at lapray.jami@slpschools.org with questions about AP testing.
8:  AP For Everyone
Do you have a special talent or interest and we don't offer an Advanced Placement class?   You can still take an AP Exam!
 
College Board, the company that runs AP testing has a wide range of exams.  Have a look at College Board and see if there is an exam for you.  Contact the AP Coordinator for more information about how to register.  
9:  Free Access to ACT Online Course
CLASS of 2021 - FREE ACCESS
Students have free access to the ACT online course and practice tests.
Follow the attached document for directions!

Free ACT Prep Course and Practice Tests
10:  CLUES Latino Youth Conference 2019
Join us for Shaping Our Future 2019!
Saturday, November 9 at Metropolitan State University

We are so excited about the upcoming  2019 Shaping Our Future | Formando Nuestro Futuro Latino Youth Conference!
 
This annual event is an amazing opportunity for Latino high school students and their parents (or other supportive adults in their lives) to learn from top Latino professionals while building confidence, identifying skills and interests and exploring future career pathways. Learn more at clues.org/YouthConference.
 
Join us   on November 9 at Metropolitan State University 
and don't miss your chance to learn and be inspired by some of Minnesota's leading Latino professionals. The event is  FREE  to attend. However, space is limited, so please register now at the link below to secure your spot!



Register Now        Registrese ahora
11:  ACE Mentorship Program
High school students at St. Louis Park High School can benefit from a nationwide program designed to introduce them to the wide range of career opportunities open to young people in architecture, construction, engineering, and related areas of the building design and construction industry.

At weekly meetings, student teams work directly with professionals from leading area firms, who volunteer their time to mentor the teams as they design hypothetical projects, tour local construction sites, and visit architectural, engineering and construction offices.

For students, it's a unique chance to discover and develop new skills, solidify future goals and get on track to exciting, rewarding careers. In addition, many students form positive relationships with industry professionals who can provide important references for obtaining college admissions, scholarships, internships and full-time employment.

See or email Mr. Wachutka for details,  wachutka.al@slpschools.org
12:  College Rep Visits - Link on HS Website
Representatives from college admission offices visit high schools around the country to present informational programs to prospective students, parents and counselors.  We at St. Louis Park High School have made it easy to secure a spot! 

Upcoming College Visits:
Macalaster College - 10/29 @ 9:30
The Marines - 11/5 @ 1:30
North Hennepin CC - 11/6 @ 9:15
U of Northern Iowa - 11/18 @ 9:15
North Dakota State U - 11/19 @ 10:25
St. Cloud State U - 11/26 @ 9:30
  
SIGN UP for College Representative Visits - ONLINE at 
13:  The DECA STORiole at SLP High School
Marketing and business students operate The DECA STORiole at St. Louis Park High School.  We specialize in Park Pride Apparel and Spirit Merchandise.  We also sell snacks and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks in Schools guidelines.  Come visit us in room A103 right outside of the lunchroom.
14:  Shop the School Store Online

The STORiole's online store is now open! Shop online for the newest SLP Park Pride Merchandise. We now carry youth and adult sizes. All items ordered online can be picked up in the High School's Main Office located at 6425 W 33rd Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55426.
 
Pick up times are from 8:00 AM-3:30PM.
15:   Yearbook Sales
Yearbooks are available for $70 at slpechowan.com or in room B229 (cash or check, made out to Balfour).
16:  Driver's Ed Course Sections
SLPHS offers Driver's Education classes after school. Sections do fill up! For more information, click here .

Section 2 | Nov. 4-21: FULL
Section 3 | Feb. 24 - Mar. 12 : 18 seats available
Section 4 | April 27 - May 14 : 23 seats available
Section 5 | June 8-19 AM : 21 seats available
Section 6 | June 8-19 PM :  30 seats available
Section 7 | July 20-31 AM : 29 seats available
Section 8 | July 20-31 PM : 30 seats available
17:  Athletics
Park volleyball will be playing in the Section Championship against Bloomington Jefferson on Saturday, November 2nd at 12:00 at Bloomington Jefferson HS.  Admission prices are $10 for adults, $5 for students/seniors.  Come out and cheer the Orioles on!

Winter sports registration is now open.  Start dates:
Girls Hockey - 10/28
Boys Hockey - 11/11
Nordic Ski - 11/11
Gymnastics - 11/11
Girls Basketball - 11/11
Boys Basketball - 11/18
Boys Swimming - 11/25

To be fully eligible to participate you must register on  www.gopark.org.  If you do not have internet access or need to pay with cash or check, please stop in the Athletic Office to register.  You must have a current sports qualifying physical on file to be able to register.

Stop in the Athletic Office if you have any questions.

Go to  gopark.org  for athletic event information and sports registration.
18:  Kids Vote on November 5
Students in Grades 2-8 are invited to vote during the school day with their classmates November 5, 2019.  Read More
19:  Upcoming Dates
October 31 - End of Quarter 1
November 1 - No School
November 15, 16, 22, 23 - HS Fall Musical, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium
November 17, 24 - HS Fall Musical, 2:00 p.m., Auditorium
November 20 Coffee with the Principal, 8:00 a.m., HS Room B135
November 27,28,29 - Thanksgiving Break


St. Louis Park  High School
6425 West 33rd St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: 952-928-6100 *  Fax: 952-928-6113
www.slpschools.org 
www.gopark.org ( Go Park - SLP Athletics Website)
Click here for the Districtwide Calendar
  

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