St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News |
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March 14, Spring forward, daylight saving time begins
March 24, Hybrid Learning last names L-Z will attend class in person and A-K in distance learning.
March 26, No school, grading day
March 29-April 2, No school, spring break
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Safe Learning Plan Update: MS and HS Students Return to In-Person Learning on April 12 |
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The School Board for St. Louis Park Public Schools approved changes to the school district’s Safe Learning Plan at their Monday, March 8 meeting that will send students in Grades 6-12 attending St. Louis Park Middle School and High School back to school for in-person learning on April 12.
Middle and High School students will attend school four days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday). Wednesdays will continue to be student support/feedback days. Students who have selected distance learning will see no changes to their learning model.
Students who are enrolled in the hybrid learning model currently and wish to change to distance learning can do so in advance of the change by contacting their school. Students currently enrolled in distance learning will not be able to return to school in-person.
District Administration will continue to monitor COVID-19 case counts in Hennepin County and locally in St. Louis Park, all safe learning model considerations, as well as guidance from state officials, and will consider updates to the District’s Safe Learning Plan when appropriate.
Additional information about the transition to in-person learning will be provided to students and families in the coming weeks from each school. The school district will publish the “Secondary Return to In-Person Learning Guide” on March 26 with detailed information about schedules, social distancing, health and safety practices, etc.
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A Message from Health Services Regarding COVID-19 |
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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 have decreased, 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 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 COVID illness symptoms and a 14 day quarantine for those exposed to COVID-19 or exposed to a household member with symptoms of COVID-19.
We ask that student illness symptoms are reported to the 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.
Free COVID testing locations can be found here.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students, staff, and community safe.
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Self Screening - Students |
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Parents: we know you can’t wander the halls of the school and see what’s posted on the walls, so we’ll bring one of the walls to you! This display - outside of Fieldhouse 1 and 2 - features SLP middle schoolers staying active during the pandemic. From organized sports to personal recreation, Park kids are doing a great job of keeping their bodies moving! |
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Want to help create a unique yearbook in an unusual year of school?
Please consider submitting photos (and answers) for various topics included in this year's book. Click on any Google Form Link or several) that intrigues you. Answer a question or two. Upload a photo and BOOM! You are officially a yearbook staff member.
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Google Meets for Students |
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School in Session on March 24
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Because there is no school on Friday, March 26, there WILL be school on Wednesday, March 24. On March 24 grade 6-12 Hybrid Learning last names L-Z will attend class in person and A-K in distance learning. Click here to see the secondary calendar.
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Student Drop Off Procedures |
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Student drop off / pick up entrance is on 22nd St.; the exit comes out onto Texas Ave. S.
Students will enter through our new temporary main entrance on the west side of the building. Staff will greet them and direct them to either breakfast or to go directly to their first period class. Click here to see the map on page 9.
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Parents/Guardians & Visitors |
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Parents/Guardians & Visitors:
To maintain a healthy and safe environment we are limiting access to school as much as possible for students and employees who learn and work here. Thus, if parents/visitors have a need to come into the school an appointment needs to be made prior to coming to school to see the person you would like to meet with. Please call 952-928-6300 for assistance.
Families who need to pick up a student from school should call the office when they arrive and wait for their child in the entryway. Students will be called out of their class once their parent/guardian has arrived on campus. Students will exit through the office to be signed out.
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Youth Enrichment Opportunities for Students and their Family |
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Virtual Family Cooking Class w/ Mr. Deandre and Seeds Feeds
Join us for an informal cooking class where we will cook, learn new recipes, and answer your cooking & nutrition questions. We will discuss how to modify recipes based on your tastes and the food available. At the same time, we will have an opportunity to build a community, discuss food security, access, and barriers to healthy eating, and take action to break down barriers so all our neighbors can be food secure.
Class Dates: March 7, 21, April 11 and 25, 3:00-4:30 pm
Click here for more information and to register now!
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Boys' and Girls' Spring Sports Registration Now Open |
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Spring sports will start right after spring break (April 5th) and registration is now open (see below for more information).
- Sports offered will be girls' and boys' track and field, boys' tennis and 7th - 8th girls' lacrosse.
- The plan is spring sports will compete against other schools but we will have to wait and see as we get closer to the season starting.
What middle school sports will look like in the hybrid learning model and in a full in person model:
Full in person:
When we return to full in-person students will practice and participate in games/matches on days they are in school.
Hybrid Learning:
Students with last names A-K will practice and participate in any games/matches on Monday and Tuesdays.
Students with last names L-Z will practice and participate in any games/matches on Thursdays and Fridays.
Registration
Online Registration is now open for all middle school spring sports. Click here to register: Middle School Athletics Registration (Select Middle School sport you wish to register for).
When prompted to log in, you will log in with the same username and password you use to pay your students lunch account.
The first day of practice will be April 5 for Cohort A and April 8 for Cohort B. The season will last until May 28. Practices are from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
The following must be received to the Athletic Director by April 5 for spring sports:
- Registration and payment (see above for instructions)
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Proof of sports physical exam (exam date can be found on Powerschool) 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. Click here to download the 2020-2021 Sports Qualifying Physical Examination Medical Eligibility Form.
Transportation
An activity bus will be available after practice but will be different than it has been in the past. You will need to pre-register for the route your student athlete will ride. More information to come on how to register for the activity bus.
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Start your morning out right by joining Mr. Dennis for open gym time to play basketball and hang out with your friends.
Thursdays, 7:45-8:45 a.m.
Click here for more information and to register now!
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Listening Sessions with Superintendent Osei |
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Caddying at a private golf club is a great way to earn money and get exercise over the summer, and dedicated students can be eligible for an Evans Scholarship, one of the largest private scholarships in the country. Several SLP students have received this award, the average worth of the scholarship is over $100,000.
Information about the scholarship is available at wgaesf.org.
Click here for the local information.
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School Hours 9:10 a.m. – 3:52 p.m.
Building will open at 8:50 a.m.
Doors locked from 9:10 a.m. – 3:52 p.m.
School Office Hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Phone Hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Parenting in a Pandemic:
Check out this month's newsletter from Relate Counseling Center for tips on how to handle stress.
Click here for helpful information for families.
Click here to see the Return to Hybrid Learning Grades 6-12. The Middle School information is on pages 1-15.
Click here to see the Hybrid & Distance Learning Schedule that started February 22.
Click here to see the flyer for hybrid reminders.
Click here for the Middle School Website. Go to parent resources for information on PowerSchool and Schoology. Go to student resources for information on PowerSchool and Schoology.
Click here for the digital school calendar.
Click here for the SLP Communicator
Families are reminded that all student absences must be reported to the attendance office to be excused. You may phone, 952-928-6394 or email, [email protected].
Parents/Guardians of hybrid students will need to contact the attendance line if their student will attend virtually on a day they are scheduled to attend physically in the building. Students will receive a "Parent excused absence" to clearly indicate they were not in the building. This is necessary for COVID contact tracing.
School Social Worker & School Counselor:
Kristen Engen-Routzohn (Social Worker)
Theresa Weber-Sexton (School Counselor)
Dean of Students:
(6th Grade) Gina Magnuson
(7th Grade) Randy Zutz
(8th Grade) Delana Brinkman
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There are still spots available for both the 2021 (current 7th and 8th Grade) and 2022 (current 6th Grade) trips! Please contact David Burr at [email protected] or 952-928-6375 for more information.
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Other opportunities in the district/community:
Golf Squad
Planting for Pollinators
The Newscaster
Softball Registration
2021-22 Student Calendar
Click here to see the flyers.
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