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25 THINGS about St. Louis Park High School
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Happy End of Semester 1 from the SLP Assistant Principals, Jessica Busse and Todd Googleye! Finals are a time for reflection and demonstrating the knowledge that our students have gained over the semester. While stressful, there was also a sense of accomplishment and success turning in the last paper and taking the last test. The E for excellence is shown each time a student achieves mastery and beyond.
As we make final preparations for semester 2, we reflect where we have been and where we want to go for the rest of the year. Teachers continue to innovate and create curriculum. Students dive deeper into topics and ask questions. We are looking forward to starting new classes and the new semester. The ParkPRIDE is contagious!
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PowerSchool Public Portal
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The PowerSchool public portal and mobile apps will remain open during the semester 1 grading period for students to view their semester 2 schedules. Grades and attendance will be disabled during the grading period. Semester 1 grades will be available to view by 3:30 p.m., Friday, January 31st.
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Semester 2 Schedule Information
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We look forward to the start of Semester 2 on Monday.
Please be aware that you must follow the most up to date schedule on PowerSchool.
Classes have been balanced and your final schedule can be viewed in two ways.
Use your device to log into PowerSchool to view Semester 2 classes or stop by in the hallway near the Student Services office if you prefer a paper copy.
The Schedule Change Request Form (online google form) will be available starting Jan. 13 for students to request a schedule change. Counselors will continually review the requests and be in touch with students via email regarding any changes.
Schedule changes will be made for the following reason:
- A wrong course appears
- A course has been failed
- A class is missing
- There is a class conflict.
Please be advised there are no changes for teacher or time of day preference for classes
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Students wanting to talk to a counselor regarding S2 schedules can do so January 27-29 on a walk-in basis.
Classes are still being balanced through January 27th, thus there may still be some changes to student schedules.
All students should access Powerschool to see their updated schedule on Monday, January 27th. If students need a paper copy of their schedule, they can stop in the Student Services Office.
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2nd Semester Parking Permit Sales
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Starting Friday, January 24 at 8:00 a.m. 2nd Semester Student Parking Permits will be available for sale ONLINE.
You will need to create an account prior to purchasing your parking permit. Click here to create an account.
Once purchased, please print your receipt and have your student bring it to the Main Office to pick up their parking permit. Students will need to have all obligations cleared up and present a valid driver's license when picking up their permit.
Student parking is allowed only in the student parking lot, which is located on the west side of the high school off 33rd street.
Vehicles parked on school grounds must display a valid current parking tag that should be hung from the rearview mirror and visible through the front windshield. Vehicles without a parking permit or parked in an unauthorized parking spot will be given two warnings and then towed at the owner's expense.
If you have any questions please call Kiki Christensen at 952-928-6103.
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Coffee With the Principal
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Learn about St. Louis Park High School, get answers to your questions and more when you join Principal Scott Meyers at Coffee With the Principal on Thursday, January 30 from 8-9:00 a.m. in room B135.
To sign up click here.
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Leo Dworsky Featured Artist for Minnesota Varsity, Classical MPR
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This past week, Leo Dworsky was selected as a featured artist for Minnesota Varsity, Classical MPR. Since he is a featured artist, he will receive a recording session singing the piece that he competed with (Ich Liebe Dich-Beethoven) next month. From there, it is determined whether he makes the showcase round, which is a performance with many other instrumentalists and composers at Ted Mann Concert Hall on May 31st, 2020.
Here is the link to his submission as well as more information:
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Natural Helpers is a group that is committed to making all SLPHS students feel welcome and supported at our high school. Student members recently participated in leadership training where they developed skills for effective communication and active listening, discussed the impact of social media and identified signs of depression and anxiety. They are dedicated to helping peers in need of a friend, listener, support, or encouragement.
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Yearbook sales will close in four weeks on January 30.
This will be the last chance to guarantee a yearbook for your child. Yearbooks are available for $70 at slpechowan.com or in room B229 (cash or check, made out to Balfour).
Last Chance: Class of 2020 Senior Baby Ads
The Echowan has 10 remaining senior baby ad spots! Families who would like to purchase a 1/8-page ad should submit a photo of your student as a baby, a message of at most 140 characters, and payment of $35 cash or check made out to
SLP Echowan
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Photos should be able to fit into a vertical-formatted space.
Submissions must be turned in AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, and your submissions will be featured on a first-come, first-served basis
. All three components (message, photo, and payment) must be received by this date in order for your student to be featured.
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The Echowan has been raising money this month to sponsor yearbooks for senior students.
As yearbook distribution day approaches, seniors will have the opportunity to apply for a sponsored yearbook, and the yearbooks purchased through donations will be randomly distributed among these applicants. This opportunity is for seniors only and is based upon financial hardship.
Last Sunday, January 12th, Echowan staff raised money to purchase yearbooks by bagging groceries at Cub Foods Knollwood. We will be at Cub Foods Knollwood from 11am-5pm on Sunday, 1/19, and Sunday, 1/26, if you would like to stop by. We will also be accepting donations in envelopes labelled for room B229 & "Echowan", dropped off at the Main Office by 1/30/20. Thank you for your generosity!
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Registration for the 2020-21 School Year
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| Please see the attached letter regarding details about the registration process for the 2020-21 school year. |
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IB - Courses or DipCan - What's the Difference?
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 IB Matters is a podcast about all things IB. This episode does a good job explaining the IB diploma program and some of the differences between being a full IB diploma candidate and an IB course student. "A DP Parent and Student Perspective on IB" link:
IB Matters is a podcast about all things IB. This episode does a good job explaining the IB diploma program and some of the differences between being a full IB diploma candidate and an IB course student. "A DP Parent and Student Perspective on IB" link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/285701/2522395-a-dp-parent-and-student-perspective-on-ib
One of my favorite quotes from the podcast is from a college student who took IB courses: "I've learned how to adapt and how to really well manage my time because I always had lots to do [both in and out of school]... it's about prioritizing what has to get done first and then working on that."
IB has many resources for parents looking to research the benefits of IB for their children on the IB website at ibo.org/benefits.
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Volunteer Judges Needed for Business Competition/DECA
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St. Louis Park High School DECA is looking for 25 judges for Sunday, January 26th at Wayzata High School. No experience necessary. If you are interested please sign up with this link: Sign up to Judge DECA Competition Here or see attached flyer for more information.
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If your college has contacted you & requested your 1st semester grades. Please let Cheryl Broady in Student Services know.
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Seniors Order Your Cap & Gown
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| Graduation is just around the corner! If you have not already done so, go to gradsmn.org to order your cap and gown. See Deb Muralt in the Main Office if you have any questions. |
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for ELL- February 3 - 28 - ELL Monitors on February 11 and 13.
ACT
- February 25 (Grade 11)
MCA Science and MAP Reading
- March 10-12 - Science MCA (Biology and Life Science) and MAP Reading (Grades 9 and 10) will take place using block scheduling. March 10 & 11(block days) March 12 - Make-up testing.
ACT Make-up
- March 10 (Grade 11) Students who test with accommodations have their make-up day on March 4.
MCA and MAP Math
- March 17-18 using block scheduling. March 17 & 18 (block days) with make-up on March 19 (MAP - Grades 9 and 10, MCA Grade 11)
MCA Reading
- Wednesday March 25 (Grade 10) Make-up testing April 9 - There will be a special schedule for 10th graders March 25.
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All Juniors Will Take ACT (Free)
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All JUNIORS-Class of 2021 will take the ACT with Writing (FREE)
February 25, 2020 (8:20 a.m. start)
On site at St. Louis Park High School Field House
- All Juniors have been registered (DO NOT REGISTER ON LINE).
- Accommodations for identified students have been made.
- Students with accommodations will be given a letter with their testing day and venue during the 1/19/2020 CCR
- Students will prepare their answer sheet (pre-administration) during 2/19/20 CCR Advisory.
- Students can access FREE ACT Prep Course & Practice Tests online at: Career & College Center/MNCIS/ACT PREP.
What is the ACT? The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test.
If you have any questions, contact Jami LaPray, Assessment Coordinator or Kara Mueller, Career & College Coordinator
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New Products at the Storiole
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The STORiole is now carrying Diet Coke and Naked Juice. It's a great addition to our beverage choices, that already includes ICE, Fiji Water, Smart Water, Pure Leaf Tea and Hint Water! Our new Lemonade and Strawberry Lemonade slushies have been very successful so far! Don't forget to use your Slushie Punch Card, buy 10 slushies and get one free!
Additionally, there are now Poster Boards available to purchase.
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College Rep Visits - Link on HS Website
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Representatives from college admission offices visit high schools around the country to present informational programs to prospective students, parents and counselors. We at St. Louis Park High School have made it easy to secure a spot!
SIGN UP for College Representative Visits - ONLINE at
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Driver's Ed Course Sections
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SLPHS offers Driver's Education classes after school and during the summer. Sections do fill up! For more information
click here.
Section 3 | Feb. 24 - Mar. 12 : FULL
Section 4 | April 27 - May 14 : 8 seats available
Section 5 | June 8-19 AM : 13 seats available
Section 6 | June 8-19 PM : 27 seats available
Section 7 | July 20-31 AM : 26 seats available
Section 8 | July 20-31 PM : 30 seats available
Driver's Ed Parent Meeting - St. Louis Park High School
Thursday, April 30, 2020, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: St. Louis Park High School Room B112, located across from the gym on the 1st floor
- Attendance at this meeting will reduce your son/daughter's required supervised driving hours from 50 hours to 40 hours
- Students do not need to attend the meeting
- Parent/guardian will receive a certificate of attendance for attending the meeting
RSVP to Bill Wodarski, Driver's Ed, Inc. Program Coordinator
651-621-5649
Space is limited to 25 seats
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Cold and influenza ("flu") season is upon us and we are beginning to see increasing numbers of students with influenza symptoms. These include fever, cough, sore throat, headache, body aches, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea.
Keep your student at home and consider seeking medical attention if they have typical flu symptoms as listed above or any of the following:
- Fever of 100 degrees or more. Students need to stay home for 24 hours after their temperature returns to normal without the use of fever-reducing medicine.
- Vomiting or diarrhea. Students need to stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.
- Any uncontrolled cough.
- Any rash for which you do not know the cause. Check with your family physician/clinic before sending the student to school.
- Strep Throat. May return 12 hours following the first dose of antibiotics, if fever free and well enough to fully participate in school.
If you would like to speak to the school nurse about your student's illness please call Susanne Otos at 952-928-6108
Susanne Otos, BSN,RN,PHN
Licensed School Nurse
St. Louis Park Public Schools
612-750-7172
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Go to
gopark.org
for athletic event information and sports registration.
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January 24 - No School
January 27 - 1st Day of 2nd Semester
January 30 - Coffee With the Principal
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St. Louis Park
High School
6425 West 33rd St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: 952-928-6100 *
Fax: 952-928-6113
www.gopark.org (
Go Park - SLP Athletics Website)
Click here for the Districtwide Calendar
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