On Feb. 26, 2012, Trayvon Martin, an unarmed Black teenager, was murdered.
The death of Martin and the acquittal of George Zimmerman sparked the national and global Movement for Black Lives just like the eerily similar murder of Emmett Till did in 1955 to propel the civil rights movement.
As Black History Month draws to a close, stories like Trayvon's should not be stored away. Stories like his and so many others cannot be forgotten or ignored, when they are, we risk repeating history.
Black History Month can be a starting point for families to be able to process Black history with their children. As the year goes on, continue the conversation with the recognition that Black history is OUR collective history.
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Peter Hobart Proud,
Kari Schwietering ~ Principal
Chris Weaver ~ Elementary Support Supervisor
If you have any questions, feel free to call the Peter Hobart Office at 952-928-6600.
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Rainbow sight word search. Rainbow in the Clouds writing. Rainbow Math. Rainbow Songs. Rainbow yoga. Rainbow Fish art project.
🌈 Mrs. Litvack and Ms.Sammi’s Room 4
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Peter Hobart Elementary School
2020-2021 Student Directory
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This directory includes the names and contact information of students at Peter Hobart Elementary and was assembled by the PH PTO. Parents and guardians were given an opportunity to exclude student information and provide additional contract information at the beginning of the school year. Information in this directory may not be used for solicitation of any kind.
Click below for the:
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Black History Month & National African American Parent Involvement Day |
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Showing Up For Our Students: Celebrating Our Black Students & Their Families
St. Louis Park Public Schools premiered a video on Monday, February 15 on the District's YouTube channel titled "SHOWING UP FOR OUR STUDENTS: Celebrating Our Black Students & Their Families." The video is part of the District's celebration of Black History Month and National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID).
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School Board Recognition Week is February 22-26! |
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Minnesota School Bus Driver Appreciation Week |
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February 21-27 is Minnesota School Bus Driver Appreciation Week. This year has been one like never before and our bus drivers at Park-Adam, MTI and Northstar have stepped up with great ideas and a great attitude to make so many things happen for our students.
They have taken on new essential roles during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as delivering meals, distance learning supplies and Wi-Fi hot spots to families, and transporting students with the skill and flexibility needed to respond to changing schedules and student needs.
They implemented new and rigorous health and safety protocols to transport students to and from school safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also supported us in hosting our first-ever, socially-distanced parking lot graduation and parade of graduates.
Check out this AMAZING STORY from KARE-11 about one of our bus drivers - featured as part of School Bus Driver Appreciation Week! The story aired on Wednesday, KARE-11 Sunrise.
Thank you for your continued service to the students, families and staff of St. Louis Park Public Schools!
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International Baccalaureate |
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News from Health Services |
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A Message from Health Services Regarding COVID-19
In an effort to keep our community’s COVID-19 spread down, the District will continue to follow guidelines set in place by the Minnesota Department of Health. Although COVID-19 rates are decreasing, Hennepin County continues to have high levels of community transmission (defined by the Minnesota Department of Health as greater than 10 cases per 10,000).
Students and staff should not come to school if they are ill or if anyone in their household is ill. The District continues to follow a 10 day isolation period for individuals with illness symptoms and a 14 day quarantine for those exposed to COVID-19 or exposed to an ill household member.
We ask that students and staff report illness symptoms to their school health office. Health office staff will review exclusion guidance and determine isolation and/or quarantine dates. The illness exclusion document that is used in our schools can be viewed here.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students, staff, and community safe.
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Health Resources
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is reminding families that there are a multitude of COVID testing options available to students. These include Minnesota’s Community Testing Sites, no-barrier Statewide Vault At-Home test kits, and local clinics or care providers—all of which are no-cost to the student. MDH encourages students to get tested now that they are back in school and have resumed extracurricular activities.
MDH Coronavirus Hotline: 651-201-5414
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Listening Sessions with Superintendent Osei |
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Listening Sessions with Superintendent Osei
As a part of the process to hear stakeholder perspectives, Superintendent Osei will be hosting Listening Sessions over the course of this school year for students, parents/guardians, and staff to better understand the impact of the implementation of the District's educational delivery models.
March 1 | Students | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Zoom Link
March 16 | Parents/Guardians - English | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Zoom Link
March 16 | Parents/Guardians - Spanish | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Zoom Link
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Familias Latinas de nuestras escuelas, ahora ya tenemos una página de Facebook con información totalmente en español! Les invitamos a visitar y a darnos un me gusta.
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Kindergarten Open Enrollment |
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Online Enrollment is NOW OPEN for Incoming Kindergarten Families |
The District's new online enrollment system is now open. This is especially pertinent for families with a student who is eligible to begin Kindergarten in the Fall of 2021.
Enrollment Center Contact Information
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
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Free Groceries for Families Who Qualified for Free or Reduced-Price Meals During the 2020-21 School Year
Families in our district who qualify for free or reduced-price meals are now eligible for additional emergency nutritional benefits offered from the Federal government.
These benefits are provided by Federal “Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer” funds (P-EBT); a temporary food benefit to families with children who would have received free and reduced-price meals if schools were open. These additional benefits may be retroactive to September 2020, depending on when eligibility for free or reduced-meals is determined.
Families who qualify will receive separate electronic grocery cards for each student in the family. The cards would include funds (approximately $6.82/day) for each day your student was in distance learning during the school year. Cards will be mailed from the State of Minnesota in late March 2021.
If you have already qualified for free or reduced-price meals earlier this school year, you don’t need to do anything because your family will automatically receive these new Federal nutritional benefits.
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Parenting In A Pandemic Newsletter |
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Hey Peter Hobart Families, thanks for partnering with us to build connection and community this past month with various events. Just a friendly reminder on a few things as we close out this week and our month of Peter Hobart loves SLP:
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You can still share what YOU love about SLP on this Padlet: Share the Love
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Show your Park Pride for Spirit Week: Follow this link to share any fun photos or videos from your week on our Peter Hobart Spirit Wear Padlet: Peter Hobart Spirit Week 2021
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Wear your heart for SLP on your sleeves and support local business Park Prints by ordering some Spirit Wear! These special prints are only available to order through the weekend so get yours in while you still can! SLP Spirit Wear | Park Prints
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We know that while the year looks different,
we still plan to stay connected and have a fun year!
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The 4th Wednesday of every month Parkway Pizza on Dakota Ave and Minnetonka Blvd donates 5% of all sales (including dine-in, carryout, and delivery orders) to Peter Hobart elementary school. Support our local pizza joint as they support our school!
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Box Tops: Download the Box Tops for Education app on iTunes or Google Play to earn money for Peter Hobart when purchasing products with a Box Top label on it. See BTFE.com for eligible products.
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Amazon Smile: Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to the Peter Hobart PTO. Amazon Smile is the same Amazon you know—same products, same prices, same service. Support our school by shopping at smile.amazon.com and select Peter Hobart PTO as your charitable donation organization.
Stay connected to the Peter Hobart PTO through the Weebly Website at:
or on Facebook:
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Key School District Dates & Info |
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Friday, March 5, 2021 | NO SCHOOL K-12 District-Wide Professional Development
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Friday, March 26, 2021 | NO SCHOOL K-12 Elem:Connect Comp Day Sec:Work&Grading Day
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March 29 - April 2 | NO SCHOOL K-12 Spring Break
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Monday, April 5 - School Resumes
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Monday, May 31 | NO SCHOOL K-12 Memorial Day
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Thursday, June 10 - Last Day of School
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