St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News
February 10, 2022
Please note: For the most up to date information please click on the Middle School website. (Language Translations available)
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Middle School Students and Families -
It has been great to back in the building for a few weeks now and I so appreciate all of the support that I have received since returning. I want to highlight the National African American Involvement Day virtual event on Monday February 14th. Please see the information below for details.
I also want to take a moment to observe School Counselor Week and our own counselor Wendy Klute. We are fortunate to have her and skill and passion for helping students.
Sent with highest regards,
Les
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Upcoming Dates To Remember |
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- Celebrating NAAPID on Feb. 1
- Celating NAAPID on Feb. 14
- NAAPID Virtual Event - Monday February 14
- Spring Family Connect Time - April 13th and 14th
*Please note that there was a misprint in the District Calendar stating that conferences will occur next week.*
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Celebrating NAAPID on Monday February 14 |
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St. Louis Park Public Schools will join school districts across the country on Monday, February 14 to celebrate National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID). Due to COVID and in place of any in-person events at our schools, a video featuring the voices of St. Louis Park students will be released on the District's YouTube channel on Feb. 14. |
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There is NO supervision for those students who are not registered in an after school activity. These students will need to be picked up no later than 4:10 pm.
Students who are enrolled in an after school activity MUST stay with the adult supervisor until the conclusion of the activity and then be picked up promptly.
All students must be picked up by 4:10 pm.
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School Board Listening Session |
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The St. Louis Park Public Schools School Board will host a listening session from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15 in the Lenox Community Center Craft Room.
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.
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Current 6th and 7th Graders - Registration |
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This is a reminder that the 2022-23 class registration process for current 6th and 7th graders will close Friday, February 11 at 9:00 PM. Last week, the grade-level dean visited classrooms to explain the process. This link will take you to the handout that students received: Registration Instructions
The 2022-23 Course Catalog contains a sample schedule/registration worksheet as well as descriptions of all courses offered.
Please discuss your student’s course choices and ensure that they complete registration in PowerSchool. You can check your student’s registration by logging into the Powerschool Parent Portal and clicking on “Class Registration” on the left side.
The deadline for entering registration in PowerSchool is Friday, February 11.
NOTE: The registration feature in PowersSchool will be turned off Friday, February 11 at 9:00 PM. Students who have not registered at this time will be classified as "late registration." Priority for class placements will be given to students who register on time.
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Young Author's Conference |
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Students in St. Louis Park Middle School were invited to participate in the virtual Young Author's Conference taking place February and March. Students gathered Feb. 9th before school for a welcome and after school for the first of several "live" author viewings. Kao Kalia Yang spoke about "The Writer's Origin" during the live session held from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. She emphasized that every writer has an origin story. The story of how you become a writer is as important as the stories you write. Students joined Kao Kalia Yang in a reflection of her story and how it served as a foundation for her life’s work.
Thanks to Andrew Letellier, language and literature teacher as well as talent development coordinator, for his leadership and excitement in organizing this opportunity!
Mia Waldera (IB Coordinator)
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8th Grade Community Project Update |
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Attention 8th grade families:
The 8th grade students are in the process of creating and practicing their presentations for their community projects this week. Click here to view the digital notebook and notice page 16 for a checklist of items to include in the presentation. Pages 27-31 include the rubrics that are used to give students feedback/scores on their presentations. This week the students had time set aside for the Community Project during 1st hour Tuesday, 5th hour on Wednesday and during advisory on Wednesday and Thursday.
Above is a part of the lesson shared with students in order to stay on track with their presentations.
All students and student groups will be presenting the learning that they experienced during this project to the 6th and 7th grade classrooms on Feb. 11th during 6th and 7th periods.
Please reach out if you have questions to either your students' Community Project supervisor (see Powerschool - there is a line for Community Project) or myself,
MYP IB Coordinator
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COVID Tests Available for Students and Staff |
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Rapid-result COVID antigen tests are now available at sites for both staff and students. Tests can be requested at the front office of a student’s school or staff’s primary work location.
Students that are not enrolled in St. Louis Park Public schools such as siblings, relatives, children of staff, will need to request a test from their school/school district or leverage other testing resources. Relatives of staff will also need to leverage local testing resources. More information on community testing options are listed below. Please contact Flower Krutina, krutina.flower@slpschools.org, with questions.
Order Free At Home Tests Online
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them. Go online to www.covidtests.gov and fill out a short form to order your tests today.
Additional Local Testing Options
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As we move into 2022, we're hoping you'll help provide treats for staff every couple weeks to show our support and appreciation. Some suggestions are fruit, muffins, bagels, granola bars, string cheese, yogurt, etc.
Please sign up at the link below if you are able to contribute.
Thank you!
Middle School Site Council
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Boy's Basketball Spectator Reminder |
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Due to limited space/capacity and health/safety concerns we will need to limit the amount of spectators attending the middle school boys basketball games this year. Spectators will be limited to 2 parents/guardians of players playing in the current game for both home and away teams. Teachers, other family members, friends and students will not be allowed to watch games. We apologize for this inconvenience at this time but must be proactive in keeping our players, spectators, coaches and officials as healthy/safe as possible. |
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From the School Social Worker:
Every Meal - Winter Meal Program
Every Meal has launched the Winter Meal Program, providing children and families with easier ways to get the food they need. Over 100 locations throughout the Twin Cities now have our meal bags available for free with no qualification requirements.
They hope these locations provide additional opportunities for your families to access Every Meal weekend food bags. Check out the winter meal program map to find additional locations.
Click HERE to view the Winter Meal Program Flyer.
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Youth Enrichment Opportunities |
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Enrichment Opportunities for Middle School Students
Community Education Youth Enrichment Programs (YEP) will have a line-up of both before and after-school programs available at St. Louis Park Middle School.
Middle School Gaming Club
From old school gaming systems (NES, N64) to time and space to play D&D with your friends, join the Middle School Gaming Club to send after-school socializing and gaming at the same time. Students should only register for 1 day of the week (Monday or Wednesday) to give as many students a chance to be a part of the club as possible.
Sessions:
Monday, Jan. 10-Feb. 7
Wednesdays, Jan. 12-Feb. 2
Mondays, Feb. 14-March 14
Wednesdays, Feb. 9-March 2
All run from 4:00-5:15 pm in the Cafeteria
Sliding scale pricing: $10/$20/$30/$40
Click here to sign up now!
Want to learn how to fly a drone? Interested in keeping that drone flying by fixing it up? Join the Middle School Drone Club to learn the basics of Drone flying, fixing, and racing. This will be a casual club to learn and fly. Students interested in competitive Drone flying will be invited to try out for the High School team.
Thursdays, Jan. 13- March 24, 4-5:15 pm
SLP Middle School
Students in grades 6-8
$20/$30/$40/$50
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