St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News
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Calendar
Sept. 11, Site Council 3:45 p.m.
Sept. 13, Picture makeup day
Sept. 13, Spirit Week kick-off
Sept. 19, Open House 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Welcome Back SLP Middle School Families
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The first week of school went very well for everyone in our learning community. I wish all the parents and guardians could see the excitement of both the students and teachers getting back to working together again. It is an honor for us to work with them and you.
Reminder: Please check out our Oriole Times News, which is delivered to your designated email every Friday during the school year. The schools website
slpschools.org/ms
, phone blasts, etc. will also help to keep you informed of the latest events affecting our school, children and community.
As always, I look forward to continue to get to know your family and to partner with you in your child's success.
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Les Bork, Principal
P.S. We also started our fall sports program yesterday under warm skies.
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SPIRIT WEEK IS COMING SOON!
Homecoming in St Louis Park means it is time for Spirit Week at SLPMS! Spirit Week is a Direct Donation fundraiser for SLPMS and a fun way to share our Park Pride during Homecoming Week, September 16-20!
Students enjoy a week full of activities and prizes AND we raise money to support our school! 100% of the money donated by families goes directly to SLPMS Site Council, a nonprofit organization, and is spent on our SLPMS students. Your Spirit Week donations support enrichment programs such as the popular Binder Buddies, TWO global interns that help out in all language classrooms, Year-End Parties and much more. Spirit Week donations also provide one field trip for every student at no cost to families!
During Spirit Week all students receive a "Park Pride bracelet" that builds school spirit and gives students discounts at local businesses. This year’s discounts include Parkway Pizza, Jersey Mike’s, Tropical Smoothie Cafe and MORE!
PLUS…All students that return the Spirit Week donation envelope to school are entered to win DAILY PRIZE DRAWINGS for cool prizes like gift cards to restaurants, cash, Beats headphones, bowling parties, SLP Spirit Wear clothing, and MORE!
Watch for materials in your students’ backpacks on Friday, September 13!
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Student Drop-Off Information
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In an effort to assist parents/guardians and maintain a safe environment during drop-off in the morning we remind all drivers of the following:
- Look for the designated traffic monitor to assist in the drop-off zone.
- Use the entire "horseshoe" parking lot. Your child will then exit the vehicle to the sidewalk and proceed to school.
- Only buses and staff are allowed to enter the parking lot on 22nd Street (reminder that there is a Do Not Enter sign on Texas into the parking lot).
- Driving slowly with a heightened focus on your surroundings is requested.
Your efforts are appreciated by all who work and learn here.
Riding the school bus is the safest way to and from school. Families in the walking zone are encouraged to take advantage of this healthy activity as well.
If you have questions please call 952-928-6300.
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Picture make-up will be on Friday, September 13 during lunch. This will be for students that did not have their picture taken at back-to-school night. Re-takes will be done on Friday, October 11.
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If you need assistance setting up a Parent PowerSchool Account, please email me at
skog.ryan@slpschools.org
to set up a 10 minute appointment with me and I will assist in getting you access.
Officer Skog
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Back To School Yearbook Special!
Order by
September 27, 2019
to get the absolute lowest price of the year!
Yearbook cost:
$33
Personalization:
+ $6.00
4 FREE ICONS!
or by phone: 1-877-767-5217
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Meet your student's teachers on Thursday, September 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The middle school is hosting its annual Open House to welcome all families to the new school year. You are welcome to attend PowerSchool, Schoology and/or Library/Media Center information sessions. Presentations and a Q&A on Middle School grading will be conducted on the half hour starting at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
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Fill Out a Free and Reduced Meals Appliciation Online
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Free and Reduced Meal applications can be
completed online
through the District's new meal payment system,
Wordware
. Families received a letter from the School Nutrition Department in early August about how to navigate this new system.
If you prefer to fill out a paper copy, a Free and Reduced Meals Information Packet and Application was mailed to all District families the week of Aug. 12, 2019. If you did not receive your information packet or need another one, they are available online by
clicking here
.
As a reminder, all families must fill out a new application each year. If you have questions or need assistance filling out the application, please contact Jodie in the School Nutrition Department at 952-928-6146 or
woelffer.jodie@slpschools.org
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JOIN MATH TEAM!!! The St. Louis Park Math Team practices every Monday from 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. in room 210. We have five meets where we compete against Robbinsdale, Blake, Breck, Orono, Holy Family, HMJDS, Plymouth Middle School, Fair, and Benilde. You CAN be on math team and a middle school fall sport.
The first day of practice will be Monday, September 16. For more information contact Michelle Stark at
stark.michelle@slpschools.org
or have your middle schooler pick-up information sheets in room 210.
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Club activities are being developed. Darrell Young, from Community Education, is in charge of this activity. If anyone would like to assist or has questions, contact him at
young.darrell@slpschools.org
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The First Site Council Meeting is Wednesday,
September 11, 2019 at 3:45-5:15 p.m. in room 150.
Come hear about:
- Three strategic focus areas that we will be working on this year.
- Our school fundraiser
- Open forum at 5 p.m.
Hope to see you there!
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Looking for other opportunities? Check out these programs
SLP Boys Traveling Basketball
After School Piano or Guitar Lessons
Local Scouts BSA Open House
TAP/Lifeline Telephone Discounts
Understanding Childhood Trauma
Fall Youth Enrichment League
School Nutrition is Hiring
SLP SEEDS End of Summer Events
Teen Tech Workshops
Other Opportunities
Young Scientist Roundtable
A program designed for all students in kindergarten through 12th grade and their families. Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Wayzata High School Auditorium
4955 Peony Lane North, Plymouth
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