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UPCOMING
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Oct. 29: Leer-a-tón Storytelling at 6:30 pm via Zoom meeting
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Nov. 2: NO SCHOOL
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Nov. 2: 7:20 am - 7:20 pm Parent/Teacher Connect Times
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Nov. 3: NO SCHOOL (Professional Development for staff)
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Thursday, Nov. 5: Cohort A in person
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Friday, Nov. 6: Cohort B in person
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Nov. 19: Spiritwear Order DEADLINE
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Nov. 30: Cohort A AND Distance Learning Academy students Picture Day- more info to follow
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Dec. 3: Cohort B AND Distance Learning Academy students Picture Day-more info to follow
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10-29-2020
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
I hope that this finds you and your family well. It has been great fun to participate in our PTO-sponsored Leer-a-tón storytelling events! Students have had the opportunity to listen to stories and see two former Amity interns from El Salvador, our guest author in Washington, DC, and Sra. Wieber in St. Louis Park! Who is our guest reader tonight? Where will they be? Please join us at 6:30 PM with the link above.
As a reminder, next week will look a little different. Our teachers are connecting with families on Monday and Tuesday (Election Day), we have district-wide professional development. Cohort A students will come to school on Thursday, and Cohort B students will be here on Friday next week.
We are looking to hire more staff members to help us supervise recess as we transition to full-day hybrid on Monday, November 16th. Please see below for more information. We anticipate notifying families of classroom teacher placement changes the week of November 9th. As much as possible, our goal is to minimize the amount of student/teacher changes for in-person students as we transition to having full days and the PSI Distance Learning Academy. Thank you all for being a member of our community and for your support of each and every student.
Take care, and keep reading!
Sincerely,
Corey Maslowski
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Fall Parent/Teacher CONNECT TIMES: Monday, November 2 |
We are looking forward to connecting with you virtually for the Fall Parent/Teacher CONNECT TIMES this coming Monday, November 2nd.
Please connect directly with your child's teacher(s) if you need to sign-up or change your sign-up.
Watch for a SPECIAL EDITION ¡La Prensa! with teacher's own CONNECT TIMES Zoom links going out to families tomorrow, Friday, October 30th.
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Come Work With Us!
When we move to full-day hybrid on November 16, PSI will need several additional part-time staff during lunch and recess.
Because we know we'll need coverage on Mondays/Tuesdays (Cohort A) and Thursdays/Fridays (Cohort B). Perhaps you or someone you know would consider working just on the hybrid days your child is at school? Help us creatively work to fill these important positions. Come work with us!
Click HERE for more information. Click HERE to link to the online application!
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Throughout the first semester there are several weeks that have fewer than five school days due to holidays, professional development days, and other no-school related days. To assist families in planning for which days their student(s) will attend school during the hybrid model, we have created the calendar (found HERE) that lays out the schedule for each cohort at the elementary schools.
Calendar subject to change if the District changes delivery models.
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Math & Science Connection - INTERMEDIATE Edition |
The more often your youngster does math in their head, the more efficient they'll become. Play games that will inspire them to come up with strategies for solving problems - without pencil and paper!
Click HERE for this week's Math & Science INTERMEDIATE edition.
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Please set up your Powerschool Parent Portal ASAP |
We ask ALL families to create their Powerschool Public Portal account before end-of-day tomorrow, October 30. The window to electronically update your contact information will close October 30th. Please call the office with questions at 952-928-6555.
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Consent for Release of Information -
from the Elementary Family Handbook found HERE
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Certain "directory information" about students is considered "public" under state and federal laws as well as St. Louis Park Public School Board Policy 515, "Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records." Unless parents give specific instructions to the contrary, student information may be published in building newsletters, music and sports programs, district publications and the local community newspaper.
"Directory information" means information contained in an education record of a student which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed.
Click HERE: Consent for Release of Student Information form
Click HERE: Consentimiento para la divulgación de información del estudiante
Click HERE: Oggolaanshaha Siideynta Macluumaadka Ardayda
Please note: ONLY complete this form if you wish to EXCLUDE your child from
school publications, class pictures and yearbooks,
Completed forms should be returned to the school office.
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Upcoming 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.
November 2 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Students | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 918 6822 7793 | Passcode: 965140
November 2 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Staff | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 989 7710 1566 | Passcode: 409260
November 17 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Parents/Guardians - English | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 934 2061 5183 | Passcode: 520346
November 17 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Parents/Guardians - Spanish | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 967 9287 9471 | Passcode: 029610
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School Board Listening Sessions |
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.
Please be aware that the school board members will end the listening session 30 minutes after the posted start time if there are no stakeholders in attendance.
The School Board recently scheduled the following Listening Sessions:
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November 16, 2020 | 6:30 p.m. | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 924 4653 8467 | Passcode: 802979
- February 16, 2021 | 6:30 p.m. | Location TBD
- April 20, 2021 | 6:30 p.m. | Location TBD
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Spiritwear: Order Deadline Nov. 19 |
Fall Spiritwear is here! Order NOW. The deadline is Nov. 19th.
Look great while supporting PSI and the Amity Intern Program. Makes a great holiday gift for everyone in the family.
Order by Nov. 9 for shipment by Dec. 11, OR
by Nov. 19 for shipment by Dec. 25.
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PTO Update and Happenings |
Like our kids, teachers and staff, we’re busy doing all we can to make this school year a success. Part of that includes rethinking familiar events, adding new connections and making sure old favorites continue however they can.
Room parents: If you’re interested in serving as a room parent, volunteer directly with your child’s teacher.
Spirit wear: Online sale NOW until November 19!
Directory: Each year, the district provides updated contact information in November. Volunteers will update the directory as soon as we receive the data. In the meantime, please visit psipto.membershiptoolkit.com to add your student(s) and access the existing directory information.
Math Night: Mathnasium will not be hosting these events for the ‘20-21 school year, but hopes to return next year. Any ideas, suggestions or volunteers for an alternative event are welcome!
Imagination & Inventor’s Fair: While this will not be an in-person event this year, we’re hoping to explore alternative options. Any ideas, suggestions or volunteers welcome!
Amity Interns: Should the COVID situation allow, we hope to invite 4-5 amity interns into our community this January. If you’re interested in hosting an Amity in your home, being an aunt/ uncle family or have any questions, please reach out to psiamity@gmail.com. More updates to come as the details evolve!
Future PTO meetings: We’re in the process of scheduling a PTO meeting in late November or early December featuring a speaker on racial equity. Date and details to be announced soon!
Volunteers: Yes, volunteers are still needed! Please review the following needs and offer your time and talents wherever you can. Some positions will take place next school year (e.g., Leer-a-tón, Math Night) but it’s never too early to make sure needs are covered! Need more info on what these involve? Happy to chat! Want to volunteer but not sure how or what position? Let us know and we’ll find something that works for you, whether it’s a quick, one-time task, ongoing leadership or anything in between.
- Yearbook
- Carnival
- Spring fundraiser
- Adults Night Out
- 4th Grade Families: School picnic
- 5th Grade Families: Celebration of Learning
- Corporate donations appreciation
- Ongoing, small volunteer tasks (list of volunteers that can pitch in on small one-off tasks here and there as needed)
- Math night (‘21-22)
- Leer-a-tón (‘21-22)
- Book Fair (‘21-22)
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Leer-A-Tón: It's Time to Submit Your Minutes! |
Leer-a-tón officially ends TOMORROW, October 30. To make sure your child is eligible to win prizes, submit your child’s total minutes by November 1st here: https://forms.gle/5tkzTBfKsoLKEquh9
JOIN US for the final storytelling TONIGHT, October 29th at 6:30 pm
Click HERE to revisit the Leer-A-Tón PTO tracking flyer.
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STEP - Financial Donations Welcome |
Here at STEP, we continue to honor our mission by providing food to our St. Louis Park neighbors. If you are in need of assistance please call us at 952.925.4899. The Clothes Closet is closed indefinitely.
The best way to assist STEP at this time is through a financial donation directly through STEP’s website by clicking here. Thank you in advance for your support!
Nosotros continuamos de honrar nuestra mision en proveer comida a nuestros vecinos de St. Louis Park. Si necesita ayuda llamanos al 952.925.4899. La tienda de ropa esta cerrada.
La mejor forma de ayudarnos en este tiempo es una donacion financiera atraves de nuestra pajina de web. ¡Gracias por su apollo!
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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: 7:45 am - 2:15 pm
School Office Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 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
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