January 27, 2022
Happy Paraprofessional Recognition Week!

The patience, commitment and talent that Aquila’s instructional assistants share with our community each and every day is remarkable! Therefore, as this week is Paraprofessional Recognition Week, we are excited to take time to honor them. Throughout the week, our community has taken time to recognize and celebrate our incredible paraprofessional team! 

Important Dates:
Friday, January 28 - No School (Tomorrow!)
Friday, February 4 - No School
Thursday, February 10 - School Field Trip to MS for Musical
Friday, February 18 - No School (Elementary only no school)
Monday, February 21 - No School
Friday, March 25 - No School
Monday, March 28 - Friday, April 1 - No School
Monday, April 4 - School resumes
María Graver, Aquila Principal

Olivia Tolzin, Aquila Assistant Principal
952-928-6508 ~ tolzin.olivia@slpschools.org
Aquila's Unified PE
Aquila Elementary was recently featured by Special Olympics North America highlighting our Unified Champion School model. By promoting and modeling empathy, kindness, inclusion, and awareness all of our students have benefited and new friendships and relationships have been formed. A huge thank you to everyone in the Aquila community for supporting our Unified Champion School initiative.

Please click here to see the feature!
Attendance Line Reminder ~ 952-928-6507
As we continue with winter, your child might experience more colds and sickness. It is important that you call into our attendance line each day that your child is not feeling well. Please call 952-928-6507 each day your child will be staying home due to illness.

Estamos iniciando el clima de invierno, y sus hijos puede que experimenten más catarros de lo normal. Es esencial que los padres reporten cada día que sus hijos falten a clases por enfermedad a la línea de ausencias cada día al 952-928-6507.
Bridges Math Curriculum Focus ~ More Number Corner Spotlights
Number Corner has daily routines that build community and has workouts that are focused on the critical areas of study at each grade level.
Second Grade ~ Mrs. Deming
Third Grade ~ Mrs. Schladweiler
First Grade ~ Miss Benson
Kindergarten ~ Mrs. Haen
Fourth Grade ~ Mrs. Hansen
Fifth Grade ~ Mr. Stern
Aquila Musical ~ Whole School Field Trip!
ALL SCHOOL FIELD TRIP - Thursday, February 10

ALL Aquila students and staff will be shuttled to the Middle School Performing Arts Center to view the Aquila Theatre Arts Production of Madagascar Jr.  

Students do not need a permission slip, as we will be traveling within the district. All K, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 students and their teachers will be shuttled to view one of two shows of the musical to allow social distancing.

CLICK on this website for all things musical!

Rachel Haen, Producer/Director ~ haen.rachel@slpschools.org
Grant Nelson, Director ~ nelson.grant@slpschools.org
Jennie Bishop, Director ~ bishop.jennelle@slpschools.org
SLP Community Education - Youth Enrichment Class Offering Highlight

Learn about ecology, preserving natural resources, and protecting endangered species. Explore habitats of animals and challenges participants to build inventions to solve the challenges of human and wild animal interactions. 

Dates: Wednesdays, February 16-March 23
Times: 2:15-3:40 PM
Sliding Scale Pricing: $49/$59/$69/$79
Transportation available.
Click here to register.
Aquila's 7th Annual Career-A-Palooza
Hello Aquila Families!

We are in the midst of planning Aquila's 7th Annual Career-A-Palooza and we are hoping you can help. This is an exciting event where parents/guardians and members of the community can come share what makes their career unique with our students. This event allows students to not only connect with the community, but start to think about and get excited about themselves in different career fields.

Important Info:
Date: Wednesday, March 9th, 2022
Time: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM This is an estimate. Each class will be visiting the fair for about 45 minutes.
Location: Aquila Gymnasium
Other Info: Breaks and lunch will be provided!

If you know of any family or community members interested in being a part of this event, please let us know by completing the following Google Form:


Your Aquila School Counselor and Intern, 

Rachel Nelson and Mikka Schacherer ~ (952) 928-6458

Aquila PTO ~ Parent, Teacher Organization

The Aquila PTO partners with families to
enhance the education experience
of all Aquila students, families and staff!
*AQ PTO Volunteer Interest Form: Click here!

*AQ PTO 21-22 Family Directory: Click here to add your info!

*AQ PTO 21-22 Family Directory: Click here to see the directory!

*AQ PTO Website: Click here!

*AQ PTO Facebook Page: Click here!

*AQ PTO Meeting: Tuesday, February 15 - 6:00 PM

*For more information about the AQ PTO: 
Please contact AQ PTO President Chelsea Bergaus at bohnbergaus04@gmail.com.





María Graver, Principal
Olivia Tolzin, Assistant Principal

8500 W. 31st St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: 952-928-6500
Fax: 952-928-6466
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