An academic bilingual community fostering global citizenship
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UPCOMING
- March 17 - June 4: Schools Remain Closed Under Executive Order from Governor Tim Walz
- May 1 & 4: No Student Distance Learning - Staff members prepare for distance learning through end of school year per Governor Walz's executive order
- Wednesday, May 6: Drop off library books/check Lost & Found between 9:00 am - 12:00 pm outside at door #2
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4-30-20
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
I hope this finds you and your family well. Can you believe that tomorrow is May?! As you know, Governor Walz has extended distance learning through the end of the school year. Our last day will be June 4th. In the near future, I will be sharing information with you regarding end of the year reporting, returning and pick up of materials, and updates on end of the year events. Fifth grade families, please hold Wednesday, June 3rd at 1:00 for a special virtual PSI Celebration of Learning as we celebrate our students who are transitioning to the Middle School. More information will follow.
Please note that staff members will be engaged in professional development, reflection, and collaboration tomorrow (May 1) and Monday, May 4th as we make modifications and plan for the final month of the year. As always, please reach out if I can be of assistance. You can also join me tomorrow from 7:15-8:00 am for "Coffee with Corey" by clicking
here
.
Do you have school library books that you would like to return to school? Would like to check the "Lost and Found" for that missing boot or glove? Next Wednesday, May 6th from 9:00 a.m to noon, you can drop off books outside the library on the sidewalk, and we will have the "Lost and Found" pulled outside by door 2, also. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.
We appreciate your continued collaboration. As always, please reach out if I can be of assistance. Please give your children a "fist bump" on my behalf.
Your partner,
Corey
952-928-6558
PS--As a reminder, we are continuing to take daily attendance; please contact the attendance line at 952-928-6570 if your child will not be participating in daily activities.
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Read-Aloud Books (Chapter AND Picture Books in English & Spanish)
PSI Guest Readers
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Thanks to many publishers, we are able to post read-aloud books during the school closure. We have compiled many of the books that our staff members have read to PSI students during the past 6 weeks. So far there are three chapter books (2 English, 1 Spanish) and multiple picture books. Click
HERE
to see the many read-aloud books.
In addition...Guest Readers this week:
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Please click
HERE
to view some photos students have shared from Día de la Tierra 2020.
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Parents and Students:
¡Ustedes también pueden ser parte de la colección de palabras de PSI! (You can be part of the PSI Word Collection!)
Our word collection was inspired by the book
El coleccionista de palabras
(The Word Collector) by Peter H. Reynolds. If you would like to join the PSI word collection, simply follow this
link
to Google Photos "Coleccionistas de palabras". Join the group by clicking on the plus button or the blue "Join" button:
- Take a photo of yourself holding your word. Use any device to do this.
- Then, upload your photo by clicking on the square with the mountains and the plus sign.
- Please limit your contribution to just one photo per person.
That's all you need to do! We can't wait to see your words!
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Grade 4 Student Leadership Team:
Arte de Reciclaje - Art from Recycled Trash
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The Grade 4 Student Leadership Team invites students/families to make art out of recycled trash/materials. Send a digital picture of your creation to Sra. Scheid (
scheid.kara@slpschools.org
) and/or Sra. Harris (
harris.julie@slpschools.org
). Click
HERE
for a fun video and some kinder students' projects. Many thanks also to Lana R. for sharing an example of her recycled materials creation!
¡Feliz día de la Tierra! Queremos mantener la tierra limpia, puedes reciclar materiales viejos y limpiar la basura. También puedes hacer arte de cosas que iban a ir a la basura o reciclaje, aquí está una lista de ideas:
1. Puedes plantar flores, hierba o otras plantas
2. Hacer una casa de cartón que ya no vas a usar
3. Puedes usar un libro viejo y crear otro libro nuevo con ese libro
4. Puedes usar calcetines viejos y hacer jugetes
5. Hacer un libro de cartón y papeles reciclados
6. Usar latas de soda para hacer una campanilla de viento
7. Usar un recipiente de leche para hacer un alimentador de aves
¡Ayúdanos a limpiar Tierra!
Gracias por su ayuda,
一Los representantes de cuarto grado
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PSI Social Work and Counseling:
Calming Strategies and REFERRALS
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We are available to provide support
with basic needs, social and emotional help, and community resources. Please reach out by completing
this form
or emailing one of us. We will follow up with you and/or your student.
Here
are 23 calming strategies to use at home to help your child navigate big emotions. More mindfulness strategies can be found
here
.
Jennifer Gregor, School Social Worker
Anne Moore, School Counselor
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From RFE (Resources for Educators):
Take Learning Outside
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Filled with plants, animals, and other wonders of nature, the great outdoors is an ideal learning lab for your youngster. Use the activities in this guide to inspire them to go outside and play while they build skills that will help them in school. Click
HERE
for this week's bonus edition.
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COVID-19 Family Fund Donations
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Many of you have reached out about how you might support kids and families with critical financial needs during this time of uncertainty and change. We thank you for demonstrating what a strong community we have here at PSI! To help streamline efforts and reduce burden on PSI staff, donations may be made for the COVID-19 PSI Family Fund through the
PTO PayPal account
. Sra Gregor will then facilitate the purchase and distribution of the funds through gift cards.
Thank you in advance for your generosity! Stay well, be safe and feel proud to be a PSI family.
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April 24 Email Communication to Families
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Click
HERE
to revisit the information sent out via email to families from the district office.
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From Superintendent Astein Osei:
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
Governor Walz announced recently that the distance learning period will continue through the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.
He has also ordered that student instruction not be held on Friday, May 1 and Monday, May 4 to allow teachers to prepare for the remainder of the school year in a distance learning format. Emergency Childcare will still operate on those days.
School Principals, Program Managers, and Teachers are all working through creative ways to reimagine events and celebrations to honor students at the end of the school year. Schools and Programs will share updates about each event as plans are finalized.
Class of 2020 Parents/Guardians - you will receive a separate message this evening from Principal Meyers outlining end-of-year plans for graduating Seniors.
Please know that we are thinking about you and are here to support you and your students in any way we can. We appreciate your continued partnership and support of St. Louis Park Public Schools.
Astein Osei, Superintendent
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City of St. Louis Park - COVID-19 Resources and Interactive Maps
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The City of St. Louis Park has been working with local, county and state partners to help protect the health and wellness of both the community and employees during the rapidly changing COVID-19 outbreak. See below to find several interactive maps and links to resources related to the outbreak.
Click
HERE
for more information.
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Kindness Resources - From the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
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We need to distance ourselves, but that doesn’t mean we can’t help each other. During difficult times, we often see the most beautiful acts of kindness. If you’re home and looking for things to do to keep busy, click
HERE
for a list of resources to help! We will get through this sooner if we take care of ourselves and each other (without risking contagion). Kindness is a powerful tool. Let’s use it.
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Dr. Corey Maslowski, Principal
Follow me on Twitter @PSIPrincipal
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School
9400 Cedar Lake Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
School Hours: 8:25 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
School Office Hours: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm
PSI Main Office: 952-928-6555
24Hr-Attendance: 952-928-6570
Health Office: 952-928-6554
PSI Fax: 952-928-6556
School Nutrition: 952-928-6567
St. Louis Park Public Schools Transportation Department (Bus) 612-437-4719
St. Louis
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