St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News |
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May 31, No school, Memorial Day
June 1, 6th & 7th grade locker cleanout during advisory
June 3, 8th grade locker cleanout during advisory
June 4, Yearbooks distributed (if purchased)
June 4, Incoming 9th grade football equipment handout at 4:30 p.m. at the High School
June 1-4, James and the Giant Peach Jr performance at the ROC, 7 p.m.
June 5 & 6, Musical Theatre Class Performance, HS auditorium, 7 p.m.
June 7, Grade Level Student Event, 6th grade during 5th hour, 7th grade during 6th hour and 8th grade during 7th hour
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Middle School End-of-Year Activities Announcement - Reminder |
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The following are some of the events, activities, or requirements needed from students to finish the school year that I am sharing in this communication.
*June 1, Grade 6 & Grade 7 locker clean-out/collection of school district material will be done during advisory class.
*June 3, Grade 8 locker clean-out/collection of school district material will be done during advisory class.
*June, 1,2,3, & 4, James and the Giant Peach performance outside at the ROC, 7 p.m.
*June 4, Physical distribution of the Middle School Yearbook to students who bought one.
*June 5 & 6, Musical Theatre Class Play at the High School Auditorium
*June 7, Grade Level Student Event
6th Grade Social Event for Cohorts A, B, & C students, Period 5 (1:32-2:16 p.m.)
7th Grade Social Event for Cohorts A, B, & C students, Period 6 (2:20-3:04 p.m.)
8th Grade Social Event for Cohorts A, B, & C students, Period 7 (3:08-3:52 p.m.)
Note: Cohort C students who would like to attend this event should go to this link to signup for this in school activity.
June 1-June 8, Students should take home personal items, i.e. art project, winter coat, shoes, notebooks, etc. All of these items need to be brought home prior to the last day of school (June 10). Items not brought home during this timeframe may be collected latter in the summer.
*June 1-10, School issued Chromebook, charger, and hotspot returned to school.
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Tickets Available for James and the Giant Peach Jr. - Update |
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Tickets are now available for James and the Giant Peach Jr, the SLP MS Theater spring musical. Shows are June 1-4, 7 p.m. at the ROC, located at the SLP Rec Center. Tickets are available here: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/53840.
Tickets are only available online, and presale is strongly encouraged as seating is limited.
No cash is accepted at the door.
Please join us for this special return to live theater in this exciting outdoor performance space!
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7th Grade Protest Projects |
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This spring, 7th Grade Language & Literature and Individuals & Societies collaborated in their unit "Protest: Then and Today." Students learned the history of protest, how it has changed over the years, and the characteristics of effective protest, culminating in a protest of their own. Some students decided to send letters, while others created art, music, and poetry. Some students hung their protests in the halls of our school, others posted their protests on social media, and still others decided to use the Oriole Times as their distribution platform.
Click here to view a collection of protest videos, poetry, art, and music from 7th grade students at St. Louis Park Middle School.
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6th Grade Individuals and Societies |
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6th grade Individuals and Societies students completed an escape room this week where they had to "think like a historian" in order to escape. They practiced identifying primary and secondary sources, looking at multiple perspectives, and understanding cause and effect of historical events. |
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Letter from Keystone Student, 8th grader Aliya Osman |
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Keystone is an elective class where students explore race, culture and identity. Students use critical thinking and communication to take action to spark change. The following letter is from one of these students.
Evelyn Lashley
Keystone Teacher
Letter from Keystone Student, 8th grader Aliya Osman:
Recently in our Keystone class, we chose topics we want to raise awareness about and then proceed to take action on. For my Keystone Action, I chose to raise awareness about Islamophobia and the action I took was to share information with you through this letter.
When people make stereotypes they start to make their own beliefs about that person or group. People make rash decisions about others based on assumptions rather than looking at them as individuals. Stereotyping is almost always negative and harmful because it makes unfounded generalizations and disregards the humanity of those stereotyped.
Islamophobia is exaggerated fear, hate, and hostility toward Islam and Muslims, fueled by negative stereotypes, which leads to racism, discrimination, and the exclusion or ostracism of Muslims from social, political, and civic life (“Islamophobia”). Ideological networks, media voices, social and political organizations sometimes lead to the spread of Islamophobia.
Muslims and those who are perceived to be Muslims are both affected by Islamophobia. It has a disproportionate effect on those who are easily recognizable as Muslims, such as women wearing scarves, and those who are often mistaken for Muslims, such as men wearing turbans.
Islamophobia is real, normalised in many sections of our society and appears to be on the rise in all its forms. I wanted to raise awareness about this because, as a Muslim American, I believe it is important to demonstrate that this is an issue in our communities that we must solve.
Citations:
“Islamophobia: Understanding Anti-Muslim Sentiment in the West.” Gallup.com, Gallup, 7 May 2021,news.gallup.com/poll/157082/islamophobia-understanding-anti-muslim-sentiment-west.aspx.
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We are looking forward to the opportunity to have in person Summer School this year. Classes will be held at the High school. We will have breakfast at 8 a.m., continue to class and conclude with lunch and dismiss at 12:30 p.m. If you want to sign up for reading, math and science, please fill out the Summer School Link. Additional information will be sent out when registration is completed.
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School-Issued Device Collection
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Instructional planning for the 2021-2022 school year is underway. The collection of school-issued Chromebooks, iPads, mobile hotspots and associated chargers prior to the last day of school is essential to ensure digital tools are available for learning at the start of next school year.
Click here for more information.
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Minnesota Afterschool Advance (MAA)
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Minnesota Afterschool Advance (MAA) is a state program that helps Minnesota families who meet income requirements use the Minnesota K-12 Education Tax Credit to help pay for educational afterschool programs like tutoring, music lessons, art classes and even technology, specifically Chromebooks. If you are interested in finding out more, please click on this link to the MAA website.
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George Floyd Memorial Walk on June 6
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Site Council - Racial Equity Committee Update: George Floyd Memorial Walk on June 6
All are invited to join a George Floyd Memorial Walk on June 6, which will include speakers, music, reflective conversation and family friendly arts activities. The walk is being put on by the St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission (HRC) as part of the Summer of Action series, with monthly citywide events and neighborhood activities focused on racial equity and activism.
George Floyd Memorial Walk
June 6, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
6 – 7 p.m. Tabling, art activities, food truck
7 – 8:15 p.m. Program and walk
Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheater
3700 Monterey Drive
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Looking for Host Families for Global Interns |
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The middle school is excited to be bringing back Global Interns for the 2021-22 school year! Global Interns are a great addition to our classrooms and make connections with many of our students, not only PSI students. Global Interns bring an exciting energy to the classroom and are eager to be involved in the SLP community. We are looking forward to hosting two more interns at the middle school. One is Angela from Spain and we are currently interviewing candidates to fill the other intern position. We are looking for two host families for the fall semester-late August through the end of January and two more host families for next spring- late January through the end of the school year in 2022. The main requirement is the intern must have their own legal bedroom. It is a great opportunity for your family to learn about another culture while introducing the Global Intern to Minnesota and our community in St Louis Park. You do not need to be a PSI family. All middle school families are welcome to host. There is no requirement for families to know Spanish as the interns are also fluent in English. We are currently in a global pandemic and the interns will often be coming from countries with more restrictions than the United States. Information is fluid and the governments of the countries represented as well as the program that facilitates the Global Interns are dedicated to making the experience safe. My family has hosted an intern the last two years and had great experiences with lasting friendships. Please reach out to me if you are interested or have questions. Karita Bentley at [email protected]
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Freshman Orientation - Class of 2025 |
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Freshman Orientation is planned for Thursday, September 2 from 8:30-11:30 a.m., with a parent/caregiver orientation the previous evening, Wednesday, September 1 at 7 p.m.
Students will get their class schedules, be able to tour the building and attend the Activity Fair to learn about all the great things going on at SLPHS.
More information regarding both these events will be in the back to school mailing in early August.
*Please note - the first day of school for the 2021-22 school year is Wednesday, September 8.
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Immunization Requirements for 7th Grade Students in the 2021-2022 School Year |
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In accordance with Minnesota Immunization Law, students entering 7th grade for the 2021-2022 school year are required to have documentation of vaccinations received or a legal exemption for TDaP and meningococcal vaccines.
Should you have concerns about costs, ask your child’s healthcare provider about low-cost vaccinations or contact Central Clinic at 952-993-1100.
After your student has completed the requirements noted above, send a copy of the immunization record or legal exemption to the Middle School Health Office at:
St. Louis Park Middle School
2025 Texas Ave. So.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Fax: 952-928-6383
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Attention SLP Families with a Student Age 12+
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Hennepin County Public Health is helping to ensure that all people in Hennepin County who want the COVID-19 vaccine can get it. Hennepin County Public Health and St. Louis Park Public Schools are partnering to provide a COVID-19 vaccination opportunity for youth (age 12 and older) and their families.
DETAILS:
Sunday, June 6 - Shot #1 and Sunday, June 27 - Shot #2
9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
St. Louis Park High School Field House, 6425 W. 33rd St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
(Park and enter at Door #15)
CLICK HERE for details about parental consent and to register.
NOTE: Only 150 vaccine doses are available at this clinic, REGISTER NOW!
Other Vaccine Options for 12+
If you are 18+ and want your COVID-19 vaccine?
The St. Louis Park Fire Department will be administering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine on June 27 at Aquila Elementary School, 8500 W. 31st St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426. Registration information COMING SOON.
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Middle School Football Registration |
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Middle School football will be collaborating with LMAA this coming fall. Practice will begin on August 9.
Registration is now open. Please register your student by June 10 for 7th & 8th grade football. We ask you to register first through the Middle School Athletics Registration and then through LMAA (we need you to do both this year for the LMAA league insurance).
Registration for the remainder of fall sports will open in July.
Registration
Online Registration is open for middle school football and will open for all other fall sports in July. 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 following must be received to the Athletic Director by before being able to participate in fall sports:
Registration and payment (see above for instructions)
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Farm Camp at the NEW Aquila Community Garden |
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Join Mr. Dre for a week-long Farm Camp at the BRAND NEW Community Garden at Aquila Elementary School. Farming is fun! Join us and learn where your food comes from. By the end of the camp, you will know how to care for vegetable plants, identify & treat certain pests & diseases, and how to harvest and eat from the garden. We will explore how the way food is grown affects our health and the health of the planet, and discuss how we can make sure everyone in our community has access to healthy, fresh, culturally appropriate food. Let's dig in!
3 sessions available:
June 21-24
July 19-22
August 16-19
Timing: 9 a.m. - Noon
Location: Aquila Elementary School
For students in Grades 6-8
Sliding Scale Pricing: $150/$100/$50/$0
Click here for more information and to register now!
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Summer Forensic Science Camp |
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See science through the eyes of a crime scene investigator by collecting various types of physical evidence and learning a number of scientific strategies and skills. The camp will be taught by Middle School Science Teacher, Ms. Wineberg!
5 Sessions Available:
June 28-July 1: 9 a.m.-noon
July 12-15: 9 a.m.-noon
July 19-22: 9 a.m.-noon
July 26-29: 1-4 p.m.
August 2-5: 1-4 p.m.
For students in Grades 6-9
Location: SLP High School
Price: $99
Scholarships Available!
Click here to register now!
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All girls interested in playing soccer at St. Louis Park High School this fall:
Come train Tuesday & Thursday mornings June 15 - July 29 (no sessions 7/6 & 7/8) with SLP Head Coach, Anne Beaton, and Assistant Coach Becca Harrison! Have fun learning key technical skills to improve your play: first touch, dribbling, passing, shooting, finishing, defending and tactical awareness. Open to incoming 7-12th graders. Register at http://bit.ly/SLPskills.
Click here to see the poster.
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Come Join the Football Family at SLP |
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Anyone that is interested in St. Louis Park Football please visit our website at gopark.org for all summer practice dates as well as summer football camp at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Football equipment handout will be June 3-4 at the High School. Incoming 9th grade equipment handout will be June 4 at 4:30 p.m. at the High School. If you have any questions please contact me.
Thank You / GO PARK!!
Jason Foster
Head Football Coach
St. Louis Park High School
763-350-2606
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The Park Community and Schools Foundation is partnering with the SLP High School Senior Planning committee and is selling WE LOVE OUR SENIORS signs. Show your PARK PRIDE for the Class of 2021 by buying and planting a sign for our whole community to see. All proceeds from sign sales and donations are being split between the foundation (which goes right back into our schools) and the other half is helping to fund the FIRST FREE Senior Celebration in SLP history!
We really appreciate your support!!!
Thank you!!!!
Stacy Atlas, Sally Berry and Jodi Bohrod
Class of 2021 Committee Chairs
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Other opportunities in the district/community:
Farm Camp
Household Pets Art Class
Favorite Art in Apps & Games Drawing Camp
Autism Study
School-Issued Device Collection
Community Education Summer Brochure
Metro Dining Cards
Dakota Ave Protected Bikeway Demo Project
SLP Mountain Bike Flyer
Lennox Foundation Fundraiser
YEP Summer Learning & Play 2021
Paper Shredding Event
2021-22 Early Learning (Spanish)
Early Learning 2021-22
Newscaster Spring/Summer 2021
2021-22 Student Calendar
Click here to see the flyers.
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