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25 THINGS about St. Louis Park High School
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The short week made for some very busy days as we approached the MEA Convention. Although this may be a shorter newsletter, we were not short on examples of Park Pride in our building this week.
In our Main Office, Lyric Robinson has been helping us as a student aide. Lyric has been helping parents and families as well as our staff meet their needs during the school day. I appreciate the "D"ependabiltiy she displays to help us be the best we can be. Thanks Lyric!
In classrooms this week I was able to visit Mr. John Myszkowski and Mr. Steve Schmitz. In John's classroom I saw students working in groups to prepare to sing as a large group. Mr. Myszkowski's attention to detail and expectation for "E"xcellence helped students improve their performance. In Mr. Schmitz's class I saw "R"elationships as students received specific feedback as they practiced as a large group. I am looking forward to more classroom visits as we return to school next week!
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Fall Conferences October 23 and 29
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High School Fall Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 23 and Tuesday, October 29, 4-7:30 p.m. in the High School Field House. It is helpful if you bring a copy of your student's schedule (or a list of teachers) with you to conferences (available in PowerSchool). You will be able to get a copy of this schedule at a welcome table in the field house on conference night if needed. Hope to see you there!
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3:
2019 Parade of Schools
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Learning Designed for Student Success. Come see and tour the renovated Aquila Elementary School, Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School, and St. Louis Park High School offices on Saturday, October 26 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
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Senior Meeting October 23rd
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Your next senior meeting will take place on October 23rd in the Auditorium at 11:00 am. Mr. Storts from Jostens will be there to help you order your cap and gown!
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Important Student Health & Wellness Info for Parents
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According to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), for the first time since 2000, overall youth tobacco use has increased in Minnesota. The rapid uptake of e-cigarettes and other vaping devices has suddenly reversed a trend of declining teen tobacco use in Minnesota, and recent data show one in five high school students use e-cigarettes, a nearly 50 percent increase since 2014.
MDH has provided the following resources for parents:
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ACE Mentorship Program
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Seniors Ethan Meisler and Zoe Younger talk to Stephanie, an ACE mentor. ACE meets after school every Thursday.
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High school students at St. Louis Park High School can benefit from a nationwide program designed to introduce them to the wide range of career opportunities open to young people in architecture, construction, engineering, and related areas of the building design and construction industry.
At weekly meetings, student teams work directly with professionals from leading area firms, who volunteer their time to mentor the teams as they design hypothetical projects, tour local construction sites, and visit architectural, engineering and construction offices.
For students, it's a unique chance to discover and develop new skills, solidify future goals and get on track to exciting, rewarding careers. In addition, many students form positive relationships with industry professionals who can provide important references for obtaining college admissions, scholarships, internships and full-time employment.
Our first meeting will be on Thursday, October 24th at 3:15 in C250. See or email Mr. Wachutka for details.
wachutka.al@slpschools.org
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Business Innovations Classes
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95 Business Innovations students took their company pitch and presented them to
CWT employees Shark Tank-style. Instead of asking for capital, they were seeking revenue-generating ideas to grow their business. Students also participated in an innovations case study and career investigation with employees from CWT. Thank you, Nick Vournakis, for helping coordinate this unique experience for our students.
This year 20 companies will start sales next week to see how much profit they can generate this semester. Watch for more information on where you can buy their products/services at our pop up shops on December 10 & 14.
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| Yearbooks are available for $70 at slpechowan.com or in room B229 (cash or check, made out to Balfour). |
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MAP (NWEA) Math Testing Oct. 22 & 23
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The MAP Math test will be given to Freshmen and Sophomores as part of Science classes on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 22 and 23, 2019.
We are using a block schedule for the test. Having extended classes allows students an opportunity to take their time on the exam without having to worry about missing a class.
Block Schedule for High School Testing:
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October 22
Period 1 - 8:20-9:50
Period 3 - 10:00-11:30
Period 5
1st Lunch - 11:35-12:05
Class 12:05 -1:35
Class - 11:35 - 12:15
2nd Lunch 12:15- 12:45
Class 12:45 - 1:35
Class - 11:35- 1:05
3rd Lunch 1: 05- 1:35
Period 6 - 1:40-3:10
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October 23
Period 2 - 8:20-9:50
Advisory - 10:00-11:30
Period 4
1st Lunch - 11:35-12:05
Class 12:05 -1:35
Class - 11:35 - 12:15
2nd Lunch 12:15- 12:45
Class 12:45 - 1:35
Class - 11:40- 1:10
3rd Lunch 1: 10- 1:35
Period 7- 1:40-3:10
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IB Exam Registration 1st Deadline Past
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We have past the first deadline for the IB registrations. The cost for registration between now and November 8th at 3:10pm CST is $100.
To stay in the loop with IB related things throughout the year:
Instagram:
Follow: slp_ib_dp
Remind:
SLPHS IB Diploma Program: Text @slpibdp to the number 81010 to get text messages or go to rmd.at/slpibdp to sign up for email notifications.
Schoology:
"International Baccalaureate Students & Parents" Access Code: TP32C-Z7JNW
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AP Exam Registration Deadline
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College Board, the company that runs AP Exams, has implemented a two-step registration process. Both steps must be accomplished to complete an exam registration!
Step one
- Students create a College Board account during AP classes. Once the account is created students have access to online assignments and practice tests. Creating the account also allows an exam to be ordered. Because this is the first year of the new system, the deadline to create an account has been extended to October 14, 2019. Over 100 AP students still need to complete this step!
Step two
- Students/parents must pay online at TotalRegistration.net prior to October 15, 2019 to avoid late fees. Discounted cost of exams is $65
- Payments made after 3:10 PM, Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019 will incur an additional $35 fee per exam registration
- Payments made after 3:10 AM, Friday, Nov 8, 2019 will incur an additional $75 fee per exam registration
- Payments that are not complete by 3:10 PM, Thursday, November 14, 2019 will be cancelled and exams will not be ordered.
- Free/Reduced Lunch students must complete Total Registration to receive fee waiver
- Every AP student is encouraged to take the AP exam. If cost is a concern please contact counselors or test coordinator
Contact Jami LaPray - AP Coordinator with questions.
lapray.jami@slpschools or 952-928-6125
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Do you have a special talent or interest and we don't offer an Advanced Placement class? You can still take an AP Exam!
College Board, the company that runs AP testing has a wide range of exams. Have a look at College Board and see if there is an exam for you. Contact the AP Coordinator for more information about how to register.
All AP Exam registrations must be complete by October 15, 2019.
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Free Access to ACT Online Course
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CLASS of 2021 - FREE ACCESS
Students have free access to the ACT online course and practice tests.
Follow the attached document for directions!
Free ACT Prep Course and Practice Tests |
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FAFSA Completion Night
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The first F in "FAFSA" stands for FREE!
Remove Application Guess Work
Join Us for FAFSA Completion Night
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
St. Louis Park High School Media Center
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
(during parent/teacher conferences)
What is FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Required by any student to be considered for federal or state financial aid (grants, loans) to attend any college in the country.
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Minnesota Goes to College
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October 2019 - College Knowledge Month.
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Act Six Scholarship Opportunity
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FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to:
 Act Six is a great opportunity. We provide our scholars with full tuition over four years, a powerful leadership development training program, and an unparalleled level of support and opportunity. Take a moment and watch this video about the profound impact Act Six alumni are having in Tacoma, WA as they weave a "fabric of leadership" in their community. Imagine how the young people you know could create a leadership network like that right here in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
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Dear Cancer: 2020 Teen Essay Contest
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Gilda
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s Club Twin Cities is looking for honest, personal reflections and original insights by writers 13
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18 years old who demonstrate an authentic ability to move readers by sharing their cancer experience. To enter, write a creative essay about how cancer has touched your life - whether you have it, had it, or know someone who has.
For full entry rules, go to:
Contest deadline: December 31, 2019
Read More
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College Rep Visits - Link on HS Website
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Representatives from college admission offices visit high schools around the country to present informational programs to prospective students, parents and counselors. We at St. Louis Park High School have made it easy to secure a spot!
Upcoming College Visits:
The Marines - 11/5 @ 1:30
North Hennepin CC - 11/6 @ 9:15
U of Northern Iowa - 11/18 @ 9:15
North Dakota State U - 11/19 @ 10:25
St. Cloud State U - 11/26 @ 9:30
SIGN UP for College Representative Visits - ONLINE at
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9th Grade Parent Advisory Council
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Please join us for the first 9th grade Parent Advisory Council meeting of the year on
Tuesday, October 29th*
from 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm in room C163 (back of media center) at the high school.
All are welcome! You do not need to sign up to attend. We will ask for your feedback about how 9th grade is going for your student and insights you might offer as a SLPHS parent. We will also share information about current events at the high school. This is a great opportunity to connect with other 9th grade parents and SLPHS staff!
*Please note the date has changed and is listed incorrectly as October 15th in several sources.
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| Academic support is available at St. Louis Park High School. Click here for times and locations. |
| Login information for SLP High School students click here. |
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St. Louis Park Teen Center
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A place for youth in the community to hang out and play games (basketball, carpet ball, foosball, board games), do homework, and learn about job and volunteer opportunities in a safe space. Dinner will be provided. Open every Tuesday from 3-6pm. This is a partnership of Knollwood Lutheran Church (the space is provided by Knollwood Lutheran Church, but the Teen Center is not a religious program), St. Louis Park Police Department, and the Joint Community Police Partnership.
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Driver's Ed Course Sections
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SLPHS offers Driver's Education classes after school. Sections do fill up! For more information,
click here .
Section 2 | Nov. 4-21
(note date change): 18 seats available
Section 3 | Feb. 24 - Mar. 12 : 26 seats available
Section 4 | April 27 - May 14 : 26 seats available
Section 5 | June 8-19 AM : 22 seats available
Section 6 | June 8-19 PM : 30 seats available
Section 7 | July 20-31 AM : 29 seats available
Section 8 | July 20-31 PM : 30 seats available
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Winter sports registration is now open. Start dates:
Girls Hockey - 10/28
Boys Hockey - 11/11
Nordic Ski - 11/11
Gymnastics - 11/11
Girls Basketball - 11/11
Boys Basketball - 11/18
Boys Swimming - 11/25
To be fully eligible to participate you must register on
www.gopark.org. If you do not have internet access or need to pay with cash or check, please stop in the Athletic Office to register. You must have a current sports qualifying physical on file to be able to register.
Stop in the Athletic Office if you have any questions.
Go to
gopark.org
for athletic event information and sports registration.
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Kids Vote on November 5
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Students in Grades 2-8 are invited to vote during the school day with their classmates November 5, 2019. Read More
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October 17-18 - No School
October 23 & 29 - HS Fall Conferences, HS Field House, 4-7:30 p.m.
October 29 - 9th Grade Parent Advisory, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Room C163
October 30 - Parent Engagement Committee Meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., C350
October 31 - End of Quarter 1
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St. Louis Park
High School
6425 West 33rd St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: 952-928-6100 *
Fax: 952-928-6113
www.gopark.org (
Go Park - SLP Athletics Website)
Click here for the Districtwide Calendar
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