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UPCOMING
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Thursday, Sept. 24: TONIGHT! Virtual PSI K-5 Welcome Night (click HERE for links by teacher)
- Monday, September 28: Grades K-2 begin Hybrid Learning
- Tuesday, Sept. 29: Virtual PTO Kick-Off Event; more details will follow
- Friday, October 2: NO SCHOOL - Professional Development for Staff
- Monday, October 5: Grades 3-5 begin Hybrid Learning
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Friday, October 9: (virtual) Coffee with Corey from 7:00-7:45 am
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9-24-2020
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community,
As we are ending the third week of school, I wanted to thank you for your support as we are implementing a new way of educating our children. Please take some time to review the St. Louis Park Public Schools Preparing for K-2 Hybrid Learning.
As we are transitioning into the hybrid model for K-2 next week, we look forward to welcoming our students back to the physical school building. Jennifer Gregor, our school social worker, and Anne Moore, our school counselor, created a video (found HERE) to help our students with the transition. They are also sending it out through Seesaw. Please take a few minutes to review it with our children. We know that there will be transitions for our students in person, as well as for our students who will not be physically present. Thank you for your patience and grace as our team members work hard to meet the needs of each and every learner.
In St. Louis Park Public Schools, we work to gather multiple perspectives to inform our decisions. As a parent myself, I appreciate and respect the many things we are all balancing during this pandemic. I recognize the trust that you have placed in us, as well as acknowledge the many questions you likely have. For some of our families, the teaching and learning these last few weeks has been overwhelming. For some, it has worked really well, and for others, it has not been enough. As we move into the hybrid model, for students not physically in the building, we will have a variety of live, recorded, and planned activities and opportunities for learning. Please know that the details our teachers sharing may be revised based on student, family, and teacher feedback. As we have always done in the past, we will continue to evaluate our programming, putting children at the center, to inform how to make our school experience the best possible for each and every learner.
I hope to see many of you (virtually) tonight for Welcome Night. I look forward to seeing our amazingly gifted children next week---both in person and virtually. As always, please do not hesitate reaching out.
In partnership,
Corey
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Daily Routine (electronic) Form |
The Daily Routine Form (electronic this year!) will help school staff know how your child will ARRIVE and DEPART from school each day. Please complete one form for each child attending PSI by clicking HERE as soon as possible.
Same day or emergency dismissal changes should be called in to the school office at 952-928-6555. Please remember that students may ONLY ride on their assigned bus route.
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Welcome Night - TONIGHT, September 24th |
This year's PSI virtual "Welcome Night" is TONIGHT, September 24th. Families were sent a SPECIAL EDITION e-blast yesterday with all teacher Zoom meeting links.
During Welcome Night tonight, we will again have 30 minute sessions with our classroom teachers at 6:00, 6:35, and 7:10 p.m. You can choose the session time frame that works best for you. During these sessions, you will learn more about your child's teacher, the outcomes for the year, as well as areas of study and routines.
Our English teachers, as well as our vocal music and physical education specialists will also be available online for you to connect with them at 6:00, 6:20, 6:40, 7:00 and 7:20 p.m.
Click HERE for Zoom meeting links by teacher.
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Kiss & Ride - Parent Drop-Off and Pick-Up |
For everyone's safety during arrival and dismissal, parent/guardians please stay in your vehicle when dropping off or picking up your child from school.
Click HERE to visit our homepage to view/download a Kiss & Ride map, and/or to review a Kiss & Ride procedural video.
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Math & Science Connection - Intermediate Edition |
Right outside your door is a math “classroom” for your youngster. Try these ideas for practicing math while enjoying nature. For instance, how many leaves are on that tree? Your child could count the leaves on a small branch (say, 24) and the branches on a limb (3), and multiply (24 x 3 = 72). To
estimate the total number of leaves on the tree, he can estimate the number of limbs (maybe 22) and multiply by the number of leaves per limb (22 x 72 = 1,584). He’ll see how estimating and multiplying are helpful when he can’t count things one by one.
Click HERE to link to this week's Math & Science Connection - Intermediate Edition
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NEW for 2020-2021:
Parent/Guardians Powerschool Public Portal Account
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We're asking ALL families to create a Powerschool Public Portal account as soon as possible. We need our families to update their student's information electronically (formerly edited on a printed hard copy).
Please click HERE to revisit the Powerschool Parent Portal account information sent in the teacher assignment mailing.
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Meet Sra. Sarah Reichert! |
Click HERE to read about returning staff member, Sra. Sarah Reichert. |
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Grade 5 Families Interested in Band for 2020-21! |
Dear 5th Grade Families and Students,
It is not too late to sign up for band! If you are interested in joining band and already filled out an instrument interest form please look for information in an email from Emilie Bertram from September 21st or 22nd with information on registration and band. Please fill out this registration information by Friday, October 2nd.
If you have not filled out any forms or you have questions for band this year and are still interested in joining, please email Emilie Bertram at: bertram.emilie@slpschools.org and let her know you are interested in joining band this year.
I am so excited to teach your students in band this year and can't wait to get started!
Best,
Emilie Bertram
St. Louis Park Elementary Band Teacher
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Superintendent Osei to Host Listening Sessions |
Superintendent Osei would like to invite elementary parents/guardians TONIGHT to participate in a listening session on Thursday, September 24 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
The purpose of the listening session is to hear about your experience in distance learning to start the school year and to gather information about your needs as we consider educational delivery models moving forward.
The listening session will occur via Zoom. You can access the meeting by clicking HERE:
Meeting ID: 915 5706 5829
Passcode: 8KhxUv
If you are unable to participate in the listening session TONIGHT, Superintendent Osei would still like to hear from you. He can be reached via email at osei.astein@slpschools.org or phone at 952-928-6003.
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Please look HERE for solutions to common technical problems that you may have with a student device.
If you are in need of more assistance please contact us by email: familytechhelp@slpschools.org or by leaving a message at 952-928-6056. In both cases please state the student name, school, grade, device info and contact us by phone or email.
Both of these methods are checked on a regular basis during the school day from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Any calls or emails made after 4:00 PM will be received the next school day at 7:30 AM.
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Parkway Pizza Dine-Out for PSI is the first Wednesday of every month!
Beginning October 7th, Parkway Pizza will donate 5% of sales to PSI whether you dine in, carry out, or opt for delivery. Last year Parkway donated $700 to PSI! Please help us support this local restaurant as they continue their generous support of St. Louis Park Public Schools.
Text code PARKSPAN to 22452 for a monthly reminder!
Click HERE for an information flyer.
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Mark Your Calendar, and Join Us on September 29 |
Please mark your calendar and join us for the virtual PTO event on September 29th from 6:00-7:45 p.m. Watch for more information and a meeting link closer to the event. |
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Friends of the Arts (FoTA): Arts For Life Scholarship Fund
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The Arts for Life Scholarship program is rooted in our belief that creativity is inherent in all people and the arts should be affordable and accessible. We know that when you invest in creativity, the community reaps the rewards.
Scholarships are awarded quarterly to St. Louis Park residents with financial need to enrich their lives through a creative experience. Funding is available for private music lessons, art class enrollment fees and materials, and other arts activities that develop creativity.
Click HERE for more information.
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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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