St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News
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Calendar
- Oct. 16 conferences, 4-7:30 p.m.
- Oct. 17 Early release, school dismissed at 12:15 p.m.
- Oct. 18 & 19 No school
- Oct. 29 District Choral Festival, 7 p.m. at HS gym
Monday is a B day
Tuesday is an A day
Wednesday is a B day
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all conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 16 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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f you need an interpreter, please call 952-928-6307 by 3pm on Monday, October 15.
Si necesita un interprete por favor llame al 952-928-6438 antes de las 3 pm del lunes el 15 de octubre 2018. Puede dejar su mensaje en español.
Hadaad u baahan tahay tarjumaan, fadlan wac 952-928-6423 saacaddu markay tahay 3pm maalinta Isniinta, October 15. Haddaad fariin dhaafayso, waxaad ku reebi kartaa Somali.
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Teacher Appreaciation Dinner at Conferences
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Parents we need your help in supporting our teachers and staff by donating items for the meals on the nights of fall conferences. Below are the links to sign up for the items that are needed. Thanks in advance from site council for your donation and support.
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Next week all students will be taking the MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) Math test. This testing will take place during their regularly scheduled math classes. MAP measures student growth from year to year. Please make sure you speak with your student about the importance of this test. While one single test score will never define anyone’s intelligence, we use these test scores to see growth and recommend class placement for students. Please reach out to your student’s math teacher with any questions.
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ATTENDANCE: WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
We miss your student when they are gone and we value their contributions to our school. We would like you to help ensure that your student attends regularly and is successful in school.
If your student is going to be absent, please contact our Attendance Line at 952-928-6394 or
[email protected]
with the following information:
- Students Name & Grade
- Date of absence & Reason
- Your name and relationship to student
If you know your child will be gone in advance, please complete the
Pre-Arranged Absence Form
. This can be found on the SLP Middle School website under the Attendance tab or by clicking
here.
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Cultural Attaché:
Is your child proficient in more than one language? Would they like the opportunity to develop the attributes of being caring, a risk-taker and a communicator? The Middle School is looking for students who would be interested in becoming cultural attachés for our school. As a cultural attaché they would be responsible to share what they know about the culture of our Middle School with others using a language other than English.
Definition of the SLP Middle School Cultural Attachés:
Students interested in enhancing cooperation and communication on our campus between current members of our campus, new students and visitors; enhance cultural understanding (competence) and world language use. Represent the culture of our Middle School campus while developing deeper understanding of other cultures, using language other than English.
If your child is interested in becoming a Middle School cultural attaché or just interested in finding out more, please fill out this
Google Form
before October 30th, 2018. Students will also find the link to the Google form on Schoology and on the Middle School library media center home page.
Thank you for your interest!
Mia Waldera
Middle School International Baccalaureate Coordinator
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Fall Play
Important Information
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"
The Mouse that Roared" rehearsal schedule
Monday: full cast until 4:30.
Tuesday: full cast until 3 pm.
Please contact Jen Schmerler with any questions related to the $100 play fee. Checks can be made out to SLP MS Theater. Scholarship available.
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Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF)
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We are an authorized International Baccalaureate World School! What makes an International Baccalaureate (IB) School stand out? One reason is that we develop and foster community relationships that benefit our students.
One of our community partners, Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF), is hosting a fabulous upcoming community event. Please take a look at some of the details here.
TCFF FREE DAY:
A fun-filled day for youth to learn about film. The Free Day is a part of the Twin Cities Film Fest’s youth education program. With a goal of bringing underserved youth to their first experience of independent cinema, Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) partnered with youth-focused organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities and has opened up the program for the entire public! Attendees of the Free Day get to create their own short films.
TCFF free day poster
TCFF FREE DAY - MOVIE SCREENING
Saturday, 10/20 @ 9:30am
Youth watch family-friendly films and meet the filmmakers.
TCFF FREE DAY - FILMMAKING WORKSHOP
Sunday, 10/21 @ 9AM - 4PM
A fun-filled day for youth to create short films.
The 2018 Free Day at Twin Cities Film Fest (
Click here.
)explores moviemaking for kids and adults. We start with brainstorming ideas and storyboarding. Participants then practice basic camera techniques and shoot footage using provided iPad Pro devices. They finish by creating a short film or movie trailer with iMovie for iOS.
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Book Study and Reflection
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International Baccalaureate Schools promote intercultural understanding and respect.
We're planning on hosting our first all-campus book study and reflection this year. We've been looking for a book that brings to life the International Baccalaureate (IB) mission statement, the Middle School Vision Statement, and aligns with the district mission and Strategic Plan.
(link to these statements)
The title that's been selected is
Flying Lessons and and Other Stories,
edited by Ellen Oh. Ms. Oh is the cofounder of We Need Diverse Books. Common Sense Media rates the book at 5 stars and includes a brief summary:
"WHAT'S THE STORY?
In FLYING LESSONS AND OTHER STORIES, 10 celebrated authors create short stories for kids in a variety of genres and reflecting a variety of perspectives. Some stories focus on sports or family; others weave magical folktales; some have heartache and triumph. Each story features characters of different ethnicities, genders, orientation, family makeup, and more, but those differences are not what's highlighted. Kids' common dreams, pain, family struggles, and excitements are conveyed in each story, giving every reader -- whether the character looks like the reader or not -- something to identify with, learn about, and explore."
Click here
to see the book review done by Common Sense Media.
Hennepin County Libraries has several copies and will be reserving them for our students. Our SLP MS library has a number of copies on hand as well but for families/students interested in reading the book we also encourage you to consider securing a copy for yourself. We are trying to get 100 copies to share with interested kids through Donor's Choose. See the project called All In, All Reading! We'd like our first reflection/book study to start the first week of November. We'll communicate more details in the future on this.
Mia Waldera
International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator, SLP MS
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We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, by recognizing the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States.
Click here for more information.
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Mario J. Molina
was a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1995 for his research on the effects of chlorofluorocarbons on the ozone layer, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013. A professor at the University of California, San Diego, he also heads the Centro Mario Molina in Mexico City, which spearheads the search for clean and sustainable ways to satisfy the global demand for energy.
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Ellen Ochoa
is the first Latina to become an astronaut, she is a veteran of four space flights and today serves as the director of NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. Born in Los Angeles, she is also a pilot and classical flutist, and has three patents to her name. Her many awards include NASA’s Distinguished Service Medal, Exceptional Service Medal and Outstanding Leadership Medal.
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Staff Appreciation Dinner at Conferences
Parents we need your help in supporting our teachers and staff by donating items for meals on the nights of fall conferences. Below are the links to sign up for the items that are needed. Thanks in advance for your donation and support.
Oct 16th- Soup/Chili & Salad Potluck
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Kids Voting
Students in grades 2-8 are invited to vote during the school day with their classmates on November 6, 2018.
We Need Your Box Tops
There will be a receptacle at Fall Conferences for your Box Tops.
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STEP will have winter coats available throughout October for St. Louis Park children and adults who are in need. Come during STEP’s Clothes Closet hours and bring current address verification (a utility bill or lease).
Call 952-925-4899 with any questions.
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Rental Assistance Program
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Rental Assistance Program
In 2017 the City of St. Louis Park created a shallow rent subsidy program to assist low income renter households who live in St. Louis Park and have children attending school in St. Louis Park. Nine families were admitted to the program and assisted beginning December 2017.
The St. Louis Park Housing Authority will be taking applications for the program through October 15, 2018. Attached is detailed information related to the program and an application. This information can also be found on the City’s web site.
The program size will be limited; we anticipate adding 4 households to those who are currently being assisted.
Questions can be directed to Michele Schnitker, CD Deputy Director/Housing Supervisor at
[email protected]
or at 952-924-2571.
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Girls' Basketball
Registration is now open for Girls Basketball.
Registration fees ($100) cannot be made online. Please send or bring cash or check to the middle school main office.
The following must be received to the Athletic Director by October 29th:
- SLP Registration Form submitted
- MSHSL Annual Sports Health Questionnaire Form
- Registration Fee $100 (payable to St. Louis Park Middle School)
- Proof of sports physical exam given within the previous three years (which clears the athlete for full participation) on file in the Health Office. If the physical expires during the season, a new physical must be provided before the athlete may begin participation. A well child check-up or immunization records do not count as a sports physical.
Football
The 8th grade football team defeated Columbia Heights 48-0. Congratulations.
Volleyball
The 8th grade girls' volleyball team split their match with Hopkins West with the B team winning two of three matches and the A team losing one of three matches. Both teams are playing well and showing a lot of grit. Some phenomenal plays made by Angie Lattassa, Amit Ben Harush and Abby Baudhuin while serves by Maddie Kennedy and CeCe Meyen sealed the win. Also playing well were Olivia Grefe, Sophia Earle and Dezi Meringdol with consistent serving by Abby Stadler and Mya Nickens-Norwood.
The 7th grade volleyball team played a tough Plymouth Middle School team and came away with a split. The A team lost a close match, but the B team won. Serving well for the Orioles were Brianna Barrera Rea, Ava Kastl and Karla Perez while Marah Cashman, Camryn Witham and Madeline Buss were strong on defense.
Soccer
Congratulations to the 7th grade boys' soccer team
Our team lost to Robbinsdale Middle School on Monday 2-0. We defeated Hopkins North 2-1 on Tuesday in fast paced rainy game. Raul Sanchez Sandoval scored both goals, Alex Ornelas Perez played strong in goal for both games.
Strength and Conditioning at the High School
There will be no afternoon strength and conditioning practice at the high school during the week of October 15th. Regular practices will resume on Monday, October 22nd.
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Cross Country
The SLP Cross country team placed 1st in the Roy Griak Invitational on September 29th. Three middle school runners participated in the meet. The runners were Jersey Miller, who placed in the top 15 out of 430 runners, Ruby Massie who placed 45th, and Katie Nelson who place 203rd. Congrats to the Cross Country team and these amazing middle school runners!
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School Board Listening Session
October 15:
School Board Listening Session | 5:30-7:00 p.m. | District Office Conference Room 1A (6311 Wayzata Blvd.). All stakeholders are invited to attend St. Louis Park School Board Listening Sessions to ask questions and have a conversation with school board members. Up to three school board members will attend to listen to stakeholders. It is not an official meeting and no official action will be taken. School board members will end the listening session 30 minutes after the posted start time if there are no stakeholders in attendance.
Vaping & E-Cigrettes: How it Impacts Our Community & Schools
October 23
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Rec Center
Looking for other opportunities? Check out these programs
YMCA Sports Training
Vaping Forum
Free Cooking Classes
Kids Voting Program
Animal Humane Society Fall Camp Flyer
Dance Classes
STEP Coat Drive
Spanish for Adult Language Learners
Schwans Fundraiser
Fall Youth Enrichment
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The St. Louis Park Community Art Exhibit will feature artwork from more than 40 artists, all who live or work in St. Louis Park. Artists range in age from 18 to over 75, and include hobbyists exhibiting in their first show, amateurs gaining experience, and professionals with decades of exhibit experience. See 2D and 3D art, including painting, photography, clay, mixed media, digital art, burned wood, and more. This show is a representation of local artwork at St. Louis Park’s only art gallery.
Jean Stephen Galleries
4811 Excelsior Blvd
St. Louis Park, MN (
just across from Excelsior and Grand)
Mrs. Paul
had one of her artworks accepted into the community art exhibit.
She is displaying a chalk pastel boxer dog (24X36)
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D.C. Trip:
7th Graders, the fall registration deadline for this year's D.C. Trip is
October 11*
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There are three ways to register:
2) By phone at 1-800-468-5899
3) See Mr. Burr in room 236 for a registration packet and mail it in
Our Trip ID is 160201 for the online or phone registration methods.
*You can register through mid-March and still travel; early registration simply allows you to spread payments out further.
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