Thursday, September 22nd, 2022

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From your Proud Principal

Clarence Pollock



National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements for the United State

Each week from September 15 to October 15th we will be honoring and celebrating our amazing and talented Hispanic and Latinx/e Student Scholars!

Jaden is from El Salvador and he is proud because he can speak Spanish!


Ester is proud to be Hispanic because she can make pozole and tamales with her mamá and brothers!

José is proud to be Hispanic because he can speak two different languages, and is able to speak to many different people.


José is proud to be Hispanic because he feels he can help more students like him that are new to this country.

September Family Connections Reminder

(Formally called Parent/Teacher Conferences)



September Family Connection Conferences will be goal setting and relationship building for the student, family and teacher.

Family Connections Sign Up

Staff Appreciation at Family Connect Meetings 

September 29 & September 30 


It's time to show appreciation and celebrate our teachers with a potluck dinner during the Family Connect meetings Thursday night and a bagel brunch during the Family Connect meetings Friday.


Please consider bringing a soup, side dish, beverages, desserts, or donating for bagel brunch! There are so many ways to contribute and say thanks to the hard working teachers and staff at Susan Lindgren!  Sign Up to contribute to the potluck!

Highlights of our Amazing Learning Community and our Outstanding Scholars! (P.E. Spotlight)

Important PTO News and Updates



Thank you to all who came to last night’s PTO meeting; we had an amazing turn out!!  If you missed the meeting, we will share the meeting minutes in our PTO newsletter in the coming weeks.  


Join us at the School Garden Open House Thursday, September 29, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Your students can show you what they are tasting and growing in the school garden!  Ever seen a cucamelon?! Here is your chance!  Meet the garden volunteers and see the new tree planted for Kim Carden’s memorial. Stop by before or after your Family Connect meeting, or swing by after the school & work day.  


Many thanks to all the parent volunteers on the PTO board, event, and effort committees! An updated list of volunteers and open positions is available on the Volunteer Roster.  Any committee would welcome more volunteers; if something looks fun and interesting to you, please reach out. You can see an updated PTO Events Calendar with all events and efforts planned for the year on the events page of the PTO website. Sign up for the PTO newsletter to get the latest news on PTO events and opportunities.  


The Susan Lindgren Spirit Wear Store will be open next week!  Keep an eye out for more details on how to order your Susan Lindgren and SLP gear- they make great gifts for the holidays!

SLP Youth Lacrosse Clinic

Sunday, October 9th



The SLP Girls High School Lacrosse Team is pleased to announce they will be hosting a first annual youth lacrosse clinic on Sunday, October 9th from 1:00-3:00 PM on the SLP Stadium Turf Field. The high school coaches and players will take youth players through drills, techniques and game play to enhance their skills, learn more about the game of lacrosse, and have a great time!


The clinic is open to youth in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. Each player will receive a t-shirt at the door. The cost of the clinic is $35 per player. No experience is necessary to play and we will have sticks and goggles to borrow, if needed. Please have your player bring water and a mouth guard.


REGISTER HEREhttps://slplax.sportngin.com/register/form/494680769

Letter Day Calendar


Key Dates for Families


  • TONIGHT- Thursday, September 22 ~ Fifth Grade Band Info Night, MS Performing Arts Center, 6:30-8:00 PM


  • Thursday, September 29 ~ Family Connections 2:30- 6:30 PM


  • Friday, September 30 ~ No School ~ Family Connections 7:30 AM- 3:30 PM


  • Thursday, October 6th (Change in date)~ School Picture Day


  • Friday, October 7 ~ Homecoming Football Game, 7:00 PM


  • Thursday, October 20 ~ No School


  • Friday, October 21 ~ No School


  • Tuesday, November 8 ~ School Picture Day, Retakes

SLP Online Meal Menus: New Features 

Students and families can view our online meal menus at www.slpschools.info/menus (powered by My School Menus). From the St. Louis Park Public Schools website, click on Quick Links, then Lunch Menus.


New Features

  • View menus in Spanish, Somali, and 150+ other languages
  • See ingredient and nutrition information
  • Print menus to use at home
  • Build-A-Meal to see nutrition facts
  • Create customized meals
  • Identify your student’s allergies and dietary preferences


Watch a video about how to access the menus and features.


My School Menus - English

My School Menus - Spanish

My School Menus - Somali



COVID-19 Dashboard

St. Louis Park Public Schools will continue to report weekly COVID-19 positive cases. While we won’t publish them every week in our school newsletter, you can view the COVID Dashboard at any time on the website. Visit the COVID Updates and Information webpage for more information.



Help Build Trust in School District Finance:

Join the Financial Advisory Committee

Want to learn more about school finance? We invite families and community members to apply to join the Financial Advisory Committee. You do not need a finance background to join. The Committee advises administration and the school board on economic and school finance issues and builds community trust in school district finances. 


  • Apply by October 15, 2022
  • No finance experience and background required 
  • Attend approximately 8-10 meetings (1.5 hours each). We meet monthly beginning October 26.
  • View the schedule (click on About the FAC)




Shout Out Loud Wellness Fair

We invite St. Louis Park Public School families to join us on Saturday, Oct 1 for a family-friendly event at the Rec Center--ROC in St Louis Park promoting mental health and wellness in our community. This event will run from 11am - 8 pm and is free for all. Watch great entertainment and interact with community organizations. Be sure to stop by the St. Louis Park Public Schools boot highlighting the unique role schools play in promoting mental health and social-emotional wellness. Visit shoutoutloud.com for more information. 

2022-2023 Application for Education Benefits Now Available


We encourage all families to fill out an application for educational benefits for the 2022-23 school year.


For the 2022-23 school year, USDA rules for school meals will return to pre-COVID guidelines. This means that families will need to pay for student meals unless they apply (see below) and qualify for educational benefits. If families complete the form and qualify, your child will be eligible for free or reduced priced meals and other educational benefits (described below).


How to Apply


The 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 copy.


Download a paper copy: English | Español | Somali


If you need assistance filling out an Application for Educational Benefits, contact the School Nutrition Department at 952-928-6146.


If you decide to fill out a paper copy, return the completed form to:

Attention: School Nutrition

6425 West 33rd Street

St. Louis Park, MN 55426


Families can also attach a completed form in an email and send it to woelffer.jodie@slpschools.org.

22-23 SLP High School Home Athletic Event Admission Information 


Beginning this fall, all home SLP HS athletic events where admission is charged, cash will no longer be accepted. You can purchase your tickets using the following link ONLINE TICKETING, or there will be QR codes at each event location. 


Please remember that all students that are younger than Grade 9 will need to be accompanied by a paying adult to be admitted into SLPHS home events. SLP HS students will still have free admission to home regular season events, but will need to secure their ticket for each event via the link or QR code and entering their student ID number into the promo code area.

Tonight - Beginning Band Information Night - Fifth Graders


When: Thursday, September 22nd - 6:30-8:00 PM

Where: SLP Middle School Performing Arts Center


Starting in 5th grade, all students have the opportunity to join band class and learn a new instrument. During the first few weeks of school all students will have the opportunity to meet the band teacher, Ms. Bertram, and try out different instruments to find the one they will play in band class. The instrument options in 5th grade band include: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, and Percussion.


The band information night is the time for families to meet the band teacher, learn about participation and expectation in band class, instrument rental and access options, and sign-up for optional private lessons. Additionally, more information will be shared in the first few weeks of school about instrument selection and registration. 

We could not do the wonderful things we do at our school without all of you and your never-ending support. We are a village and family for all of our 435 learners! 



Your Proud Partner in Learning,

Clarence Pollock

Principal

Clarence Pollock, Susan Lindgren Principal

Arsenio Richardson, Susan Lindgren Elementary Support Supervisor

Jane Watts, Susan Lindgren Administrative Assistant to the Principal
952-928-6698 ~ watts.jane@slpschools.org

District School Calendar

District School Calendar 2022-2023

Familias Latinas

Familias Latinas de nuestras escuelas, ahora ya tenemos una página de Facebook con información totalmente en español! Les invitamos a visitar y a darnos un me gusta.







Clarence Pollock, Principal

Arsenio Richardson, Elementary Support Supervisor


4801 West 41st Street

St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Phone: 952-928-6700

Fax: 952-928-6713

pollock.clarence@slpschools.org

https://sl.slpschools.org

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