An academic bilingual community fostering global citizenship
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UPCOMING
- March 17 - May 4: Schools Remain Closed Under Executive Order from Governor Tim Walz
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4-9-20
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
I hope that this communication finds you safe and well. We are all experiencing many different things right now. Anne Moore, our school counselor, and Jennifer Gregor, our school social worker, shared an article with me which describes some of the feelings that many of us may be feeling such as grief or loss...loss of routines, loss of jobs, loss of face to face contact with friends and loved ones, and the list goes on….. At PSI, our staff is working hard on trying to establish new school and technology routines while re-establishing connections, which will lead to new academic routines. We recognize that each family is in a different place right now and needs different things. Know that we are here to walk with you; please see the referral form below
or click
HERE
,
so we can partner together on behalf of our amazing children.
On school days, we are continuing to take attendance through daily participation in classroom activities. Please ensure that your child is connecting with their classroom teacher daily. Continue to call the attendance line at 952-928-6570 if your child will be absent from logging in for distance learning. If you have specific questions, comments, or concerns, please communicate them to your child’s teachers. In this changed school environment, we want to partner to create a positive experience. Please click
HERE
for the Frequently Asked Questions list, which was sent out before spring break. I can continue to be reached at 952-928-6558 or through my e-mail at
maslowski.corey@slpschools.org
.
You may be wondering about school events after May 4th; we will work to keep you updated as we have information. Know that we are thinking about how certain milestone events could be done in a different way while following state and district protocols.
My kindest regards to you,
Corey
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Distance Learning:
Expectations for Students
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Responding
Online (student) Expectations:
- My comments online are meaningful and respectful.
- My responses are related to the questions and prompts.
Click
HERE
for both an English and Spanish (page 2) version. (Click
HERE
for a version in Somali on page 2).
Please click
HERE
for
FAQ
(frequently asked questions) for families regarding distance learning.
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PSI Social Work and Counseling REFERRAL
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With everything changing, we know kids are experiencing many new and different situations that can lead to big feelings and difficulty adjusting to these changes. 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.
Click
HERE
for additional resources.
Jennifer Gregor, School Social Worker
Anne Moore, School Counselor
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We know some of you experienced difficulty connecting to Seño Jocque's website in the last
¡La Prensa!
edition. Tech has been working hard to get it up and running. Please click
HERE
to link to the website for music, stories, dancing and fun activities with Seño Jocque.
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Kindness makes every place a better place, whether your child is in school, at home or out and about. Inspire them to be kind with those ideas. Click
HERE
for this week's April Home & School Connection!
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COVID-19 Family Fund Donations
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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Application to Host an Amity Intern Now Open - Fall of 2020.
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We know 'next year' seems a long way off, especially in the current climate... however, we need to start planning for our amazing Amity Interns NOW for next year! We need both funds AND host families to keep our Amity Intern Program going. See below for more information...
Each year PSI welcomes eight Amity Interns from Spanish speaking countries who assist our teachers in the K-5 classrooms. Please consider hosting an Amity Intern for a semester. A unique and wonderful experience can benefit your entire family. Want more info? Please check out the
FAQs
or email us at
psiamity@gmail.com
. Ready to sign up? Go to
PSIparents.com
, click
Get Involved
and select
Amity Intern
to find the Host Family application. Fill yours out today!
Not able to host, but interested in supporting the Amity program in another way? The aunt/uncle family is an extension of the host family and supports both the intern and their host family throughout the intern’s stay. Go to PSIparents.com, click
Get Involved
and select
Amity Intern
to find more information about the
Aunt/Uncle
role along with the
Aunt/Uncle application
. Fill yours out today! Thanks for considering these amazing opportunities!
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FREE Student Meals from SLP School Nutrition
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The School Nutrition Department continues to offer “grab-and-go” meals for children 18 and under while schools are closed due to the spread of COVID-19.
Park-Adam school buses will stop at the 14 locations and times listed in the graphic available to view
HERE
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Questions? Call the School Nutrition Department at 952-928-6146.
See below under COMMUNITY NEWS for additional resources and ways you can help
SLP STEP and The Sheridan Story.
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Enrollment for Parents of 2033 Kindergarten Students:
Please Complete and TURN IN Registration forms NOW
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Dear Parents/Guardians of Class of 2033 Kindergarten Students,
Please
complete your registration packet and
bring it as soon as possible
to the District Office at 6311 Wayzata Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416.
We have installed a secure drop box for you
to be able to drop off your registration packet. It is attached to the outside of the building, next to the back door.
The drop box is accessible 24/7.
Please contact the Enrollment Center with any questions you have about Kindergarten Registration.
Enrollment Center Staff
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ISD #283 - St. Louis Park Public Schools: COVID-19 Updates
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You are invited to continue to check the SLP Public Schools district website for updates at
www.slpschools.org.
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STEP: St. Louis Park Emergency Program
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STATEMENT FROM STEP – Updated March 27, 2020
In anticipation of widespread disruption to the community due to the coronavirus pandemic, STEP has made preparations to ensure our mission can continue in a safe and responsible way. Each year, STEP distributes about half a million meals’ worth of food (600,000 lbs) to neighbors in need. STEP is well positioned to respond to the current crisis.
By joining with STEP, community members support the most efficient and equitable distribution of food to neighbors in need.
STEP’s priority will be to ensure neighbors retain access to food and to minimize risk of community transmission. STEP has been sourcing additional food. Access to the building is currently closed to the public. Plans have been established to respond to staff or volunteer shortages and neighbors not being able to physically leave their homes.
Click
HERE
for more information on both resources and ways to help.
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The Sheridan Story:
Joint Message from Minnesota Hunger-Relief Organizations
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The Sheridan Story has united with 20+ Minnesota hunger-relief organizations to serve our community during this unprecedented pandemic and very clearly say: you are not alone!
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has challenged all of us in unprecedented ways, leaving most of us unsettled and fearful about what the future may hold. To all those in our community who are worried about food scarcity in your household during this pandemic, we are here for you as your Minnesota hunger-relief organizations. We want to say clearly that you are not alone.
Our message to the community is simple; we have food available, and more is on the way
. We are united and working round the clock to serve our community. We are coordinating our efforts with one another and with Governor Walz’s office.
If you are in need of food support, please visit
www.hungersolutions.org/find-help
. If you have children, contact the school district in which you live to find out what nutrition resources are available during this time. Most school districts will not require enrollment of your child in the district in order to receive assistance; help is available to all children who reside within a district’s boundaries.
Minnesota’s greatest asset is our ability to work together to solve our community’s problems. We will get through this pandemic together.
We are here for you. We are #MNStrong.
Click
HERE
for the full article.
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SLP Friends of the Arts (FoTA):
Together At Home:
#TogetherAtHomeSLP
As we all remain physically distanced and sheltered in place, we are also finding ways to stay connected and creative. We first saw it in Italy where neighbors leaned out of their windows to sing together. Then we saw musicians around the world post videos recorded in their homes, and virtual choirs and live concerts and poetry readings. We've seen artists be artists and adapt to their circumstances, doing what they do best: bringing people together and providing a sense of connection and community.
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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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