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UPCOMING
- 9-10-20: 7:45 a.m. (Distance Learning) Grades 1-5 First Day of School
- 9:14-20: 7:45 a.m. (Distance Learning) Kindergarten First Day of School
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9-16-20: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. (Virtual) Coffee with Corey
- 9-24-20: Virtual PSI K-5 Welcome Night (NOTE DATE CHANGE from 9-17-20)
- 9-29-20: Virtual PTO Kick-Off Event; more details will follow
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9-10-2020
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community,
I'm so very excited that it's our first day of school for students in grades 1-5. In speaking with many of our teachers, they really enjoyed meeting with families during the last several days, and I loved seeing our children's smiles (below their masks) light up our school! I have also enjoyed meeting some of our new families; we are glad to have you all as members of our community this year!
This year's PSI virtual "Welcome Night" will be Thursday, September 24th; please note the date change from September 17th. During Welcome Night, again this year, we will have 30 minute sessions with our classroom teachers at 6:00, 6:35, and 7:10. 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 and specialist teachers will also be available on-line for you to connect with them. A more detailed schedule with links will be provided prior to the event.
While the start to this year looks different than in the past, I am grateful for our amazing staff, our incredible children, and our supportive community. Together, we will work to help each child have a great year as we work to actualize our School District Mission.
Take care, and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Our next "Coffee with Corey" will be next Wednesday from 12:30-1:15. Please use this link. Please feel free to join at any time.
Take care, and keep reading!
Most sincerely,
Corey
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Distance Learning/Hybrid Schedule
Grades 1-5 (Kindergarten Schedule Coming Soon)
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During our distance learning for grades 1-5, as a reminder, the majority of "live time" will be in the morning for students. We want students to log on at 7:45 am daily for the morning meeting. The teacher will then teach their first large group lesson after the morning meeting. Then, like in the physical school building, the teacher may choose to break students into groups or individual time. The students will then come back to the large group at 9:15 a.m., we will have a large group lesson/check in, then small group and individual work. The students will come back again at 10:15 a.m. and follow the same pattern; students will check back in again at 11:15 a.m. for the Closing Meeting.
Teachers will use the large blocks of time to determine what content needs to be taught live, and they will make decisions about what can be worked on in the afternoon. Please know that we are not intending to have students seated in front of their devices for four straight hours. Know that your child's teacher will communicate content goals with you on a regular basis.
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Social and Emotional Staff Contacts For Families |
The COVID-19 global pandemic is an unprecedented challenge, which can cause increased worry, stress, anxiety, and confusion for students and adults. During this time of Distance Learning, school counselors, psychologists, social workers and multicultural liaisons are available as resources to families. Please feel free to reach out to any of these staff members via email if your student needs support.
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Click HERE to meet Grade 2-3 English Language Arts teacher, Sra. Sarah Scheller.
Please click HERE to meet Grade 4-5 English Language Arts, & ML teacher, Sra. Maureen Schmidt. |
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Welcome to the St. Louis Park Schools Family Tech Help site!
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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NEW Fun After-School Opportunities!! |
When the School Board voted in April 2019 to change school start and end times beginning in the Fall of 2020, the District also committed to form an "Out-of-School Time (OST) Taskforce" to help develop before and after-school academic programs, enrichment and recreation opportunities, and childcare options for families.
The District's Youth Enrichment Program (YEP) has released the first slate of enrichment opportunities that stem from the work of the OST Taskforce. These offerings for K-8 students include a drawing class, chess club, Lego class, coding class, guitar lessons, and a puzzles & riddles escape experience.
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Powerschool Public Portal Instructions |
St. Louis Park Public School is excited to offer families a convenient way to access information about students and make online updates. Access to your students’ Powerschool Public Portal account has the following benefits:
- Touchless access to complete the Annual Student Update for your student. This replaces the paper form to update important items such as parent/guardian contact information and emergency contact information.
- Access to view your student's meal account and make payments online. This year the School Nutrition Department cannot accept cash or checks, so online payment is the only way to pay for meals. Powerschool Public Portal provides a link to your Wordware meal account. Once you are logged into Wordware, you can view your student’s lunch account, add funds, and apply for free and reduced meals. NOTE: If your student does not have sufficient funds in their meal account, they will be unable to eat at school or pick up meals to be eaten at home.
- View your student’s most current bus stop information. This information will be available by August 31.
Other features may be added throughout the year; visit often to stay up-to-date.
Please click HERE to watch a video for instructions on how to create a PowerSchool parent account as well as information about some of the features available once you have an account created.
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USDA Extends FREE MEALS for Kids Through Dec. 31st! |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that it is extending several flexibilities that will allow school districts to continue providing students free meals through December 31, 2020.
While the District is in a distance learning delivery model, students will be able to pick up meals at any of the six schools on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Wednesday, September 9.
The District is asking families to fill out a form if you anticipate picking up free meals for your student(s) on distance learning days. By completing this form, we can reduce waste and prepare enough meals.
It's also important for families to fill out a Free and Reduced Meals Application annually. This application can be filled out in a number of different ways including online through your Wordware or PowerSchool account or by filling out a paper form by clicking HERE.
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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. Watch for more information and a meeting link closer to the event. |
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Revisit September 1st PTO Meeting |
Please click HERE to revisit a recording of the PTO (virtual) meeting on 9-1-2020. |
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City of St. Louis Park: Parks & Rec |
St. Louis Park offers a wide variety of parks and recreation programming for people of all ages. This includes adult athletic leagues, youth programs and seasonal activities. Visit the activities/programs page for more information, or view the latest Parks & Recreation brochure.
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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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