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25 THINGS about St. Louis Park High School
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On Tuesday this week I had the honor of joining our IB Extended Essay students as they shared and celebrated the work that went into their essays. There were definite examples of "E"xcellence and "D"ependabiltity as students shared their amazing topics and stories about how their research came together. The "D"ependability was present in their fellow essay writers, families, and from their supporting teachers. A special thank you to all of the parents and guardians who were able to join us for this special morning.
On Wednesday our Parent Engagement Group met to discuss the possibilities of our continued work together. We planned some future events and communications to help keep parents connected to our school. If you are interested in volunteering in future events, stay tuned to our newsletter for more opportunities. We value the "R"elationships we have with our families and this is one of the ways we can stay connected.
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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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Attention Sophomores! Attend IB Info Session to Plan for Registration!
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"Am I an IB Learner?" Quiz
Check all of the boxes that complete the sentence in a way that describes you.
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I Like to...
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I'm good at...
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I am...
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▢... help others.
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▢... communicating an idea.
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▢... creative.
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▢... make connections.
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▢... reflecting on life.
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▢... active.
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▢... investigate new ideas.
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▢... thinking critically.
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▢... caring.
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▢... talk with others.
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▢... being an individual.
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▢... a leader.
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If you checked three or more boxes, then YOU are an IB learner!!!!
Come find out more about IB classes and the full IB Diploma Candidate program.
The informational meetings for students are at the following times:
- 8:10-8:30 on 2/6
- 7:55-8:15 on 2/7
- All lunches on 2/10, 2/12 & 2/13
- 3:15-3:35 on 2/10, 2/12 & 2/13
All sessions will be held in the LMC Back Classroom (room C163).
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What is IB?
- A program for early learners through High School.
- A program that focuses on supporting learners to become productive citizens by instilling a drive to become inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective.
- A program that values the teaching of life-long skills in an inquiry based manner.
- A program designed for all learners!
- A program whose mission is deeply connected to the SLP district mission.
- "A program for all students that focuses on how one learns, endeavors to tie learning opportunities together, and creates world citizens who ethically strive to make the world better."
What isn't IB?
- Just a test.
- Just for the top students in the school.
- Just for college bound students.
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Why Choose IB: Postsecondary Outcomes
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Research out of Chicago showed that "Compared to similar (matched) non-DP graduates, DP graduates were significantly more likely to:
- enroll in college
- enroll in selective colleges
- stay enrolled
- perform better in college
DP graduates reported that they felt well prepared to succeed in college coursework. In particular, they described writing and mathematics preparation, motivation and time management as strengths."
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Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is a course that "asks students to reflect on the nature of knowledge, and on how we know what we claim to know."
Did you know?! ANY sophomore can register to take TOK as a second semester junior!! How cool is that?!
From the words of students - why should you take TOK?
https://youtu.be/lbp6CxbtY60
Exciting
changes are coming to TOK:
1. New core theme on "knowledge and the knower"-This will present an opportunity for students to reflect on themselves as knowers and thinkers.
2. New optional themes on "knowledge and technology" and "knowledge and politics".
4.Engagement with ethics within all parts of the course.
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2020 Diploma Candidates Milestone
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Tuesday morning marked a large milestone for the class of 2020 Diploma Candidates! We celebrated the successful completion of their Extended Essays. The Extended Essay is a compulsory requirement of the IB Diploma. It is a 4000 word research report on a topic of their interest.
Our 2020 Diploma Candidates are: Rafe C, Patrick D, Sofie G, Tennam G, Amelia H, Kayla I, Samantha K, Will M, Yoni P, Raphaela S, Eitan W, Zachary W.
They were supported by their classroom teacher, Julianne Kaster, and our library media specialist, Ellen George. Additionally, each had a supervisor. Our 2020 supervisors were: Brad Brubaker, Kara Cisco, Pat Hartman, Carley Kregness, Sarah Lindenberg, Abby Lugo, Jenny Magdal, Kyle Sweeney and Andy Wilkes.
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On Thursday, February 13th we will be conducting a lockdown drill prior to the start of the school day. The drill will begin at 8:30 am and last approximately 10 minutes. An automated LOCKDOWN DRILL message will play on the interior and exterior of the building. There will also be blue lights flashing. The blue lights indicate that we are still practicing the drill. No students, staff or parents will be able to enter the building during the lockdown drill. We apologize for the temporary inconvenience.
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Art Show at City of St. Louis Park Features High School Art Students
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City of St. Louis Park will be featuring approximately 20 pieces of artwork from our SLP High School students! Works include drawings and pottery pieces.
Please join us at the St. Louis Park City Hall, 3rd floor, on February 10 at 6pm for an opening with our students, families and staff! Rumor has it that the Mayor will be in attendance as well!
Art will be on display through Memorial Day, so please stop by City Hall anytime and congratulate our students on a job well done!
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Somali Parent Engagement and Planning Meeting
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Thank you to the parents and students who joined us this week. We appreciated the opportunity to discuss support available for parents and students at SLPHS, as well as Career and College preparation and planning.
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Ms. Hefstad's 9th Grade English Class
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| Abdullahi Abdi, Liban Abdisamed, Matthew Alvarado, Kahiye Kahin, Kendall Kreifels, Christina Loschy, Leyla Muxudiin, Raima Nashita, Auden Whitlow |
The following 9th-grade students read the most independent reading books during Semester 1 in Ms. Hefstad's English classes. If you see them around school, ask them for reading recommendations!
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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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Change to Chill Mindfulness and Creativity
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February is a month stuck between winter and spring and it can start to feel monotonous. Practicing mindfulness is a wonderful, easy way to bring awareness to the present moment and acknowledge the thoughts, feelings and sensations that arise. It helps to identify feelings, like monotony or boredom, allows acknowledgment and healing. A fun way to practice mindfulness is through creativity. Check out Change to Chill's wide variety of Mindful Coloring pages and add a little color to the month of February!
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Change to Chill Parent Survey
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Please take this short parent/guardian survey about your experience with Change to Chill and be entered to win a Change to Chill prize pack! Change to Chill is interested in evaluating whether parents and guardians are finding the CTC resources helpful in talking to their teens about mental health.
Thanks for your participation!
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Sno Daze Dance Guest Permission
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Sno Daze, Saturday, February 22, 8-11p.m., High School Activity Center
Dances held at St. Louis Park are for St. Louis Park students. Students are allowed to bring one guest to a dance, but the guest must be registered ahead of time with the Assistant Principal no later than 3:00 p.m. on the Wednesday (February 19th) before the dance, and identification must be supplied at all dances. All guests must be in grades 9-12 or a graduate of 2019 from St. Louis Park High ONLY.
Guest Permission slips will be available in the Main Office.
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St. Louis Park High School Academic Support - Spring 2020
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Seniors Order Your Cap & Gown
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| Over 80 Seniors have not ordered their cap and gown for graduation! 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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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 : FULL
Section 5 | June 8-19 AM : 13 seats available
Section 6 | June 8-19 PM : 25 seats available
Section 7 | July 20-31 AM : 24 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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Go to
gopark.org
for athletic event information and sports registration.
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February 17 - Presidents' Day - No School
February 18-22 - Sno Daze Week
February 20 - February 22 - HS Choirs Gala Fundraising Performance, 7:00 p.m. Auditorium
February 23 - HS Choirs Gala Fundraising Performance, 2:00 p.m.
February 25 - ACT Exam (11th Grade)
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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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