Hello PH Community,
"World Kindness Day is a global day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. The purpose of this day, celebrated on November 13 of each year, is to help everyone understand that compassion for others is what binds us all together. This understanding has the power to bridge the gap between nations."
Moving closer to the holiday season, let's start early with giving kindness. Coming close to two years of living with COVID has caused a lot of isolation and stress on all of us, let's remember that being kind can help relieve that stress and is pretty easy to do.
Ideas and Simple Ways to be Kind
- Smile when you walk by others.
- Write positive messages on post-it notes and leave them for people to find.
- Call a relative you haven't spoken to in a while.
- Tidy up around your house.
- Pick up trash you see on the ground outside and throw it in a garbage can.
- Hold the door open for someone.
Thank you so much for your support of the PH direct fundraiser. We met and exceeded our goal and couldn't have done it without you. Our students will benefit greatly from your contributions. Please take a moment to watch the thank you video posted below.
Peter Hobart Proud,
Kari Schwietering ~ Principal
Chris Weaver ~ Elementary Support Supervisor
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Kari Schwietering, Peter Hobart Principal
Chris Weaver, Peter Hobart Elementary Support Supervisor
Connie Reyerson, Peter Hobart Office Assistant
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UPCOMING...SAVE THE DATE
Picture Retake Day
No School - Fall Break
- Wednesday, November 24th- Friday, November 26th
No School - Winter Break
- Wednesday, December 22nd- December 31
Download the 2021-22 Student Academic At-a-Glance Calendar by clicking here
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If you have any questions, feel free to call the Peter Hobart Office at 952-928-6600.
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Family Connections are a priority in our community. We hold the belief that these connections give us opportunities to further build relationships, share information about your learner, share evidence of their thinking and creativity, and partner with you for your child's success. Thank you for taking the time to make a connection with your child's teacher. |
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Peter Hobart Direct is our only student-led fundraiser of the year. It is a direct giving campaign. Instead of selling items, we ask families, friends, and neighbors to donate. 100% of the proceeds to directly to students and classrooms.
We reached our goal for dollars raised and student body participation! We were pleased to raise enough money to give money to each grade-level and specialist's classroom, and also give our mini-grants. Thank you to all who donated.
This year our goal was $15,000
We ended up with $22,055 !!
Please view this video that shows our appreciation!
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Native American Heritage Month |
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November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people.ande
At Peter Hobart we are paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans by highlighting important facts regarding Native American history as well as acknowledging influential Native Americans and their achievements. Thank you to Ms. Robinson for creating this learning wall.
For many Native American people, history is important because it establishes our sense of identity and belonging. Native American Culture teaches us we all understand who we are and how we came to be because of the stories transmitted by our elders.
This week we were pleased to partake in these traditions through the performance of Laughing Fox who used captivating stories and music to paint the picture of the importance of and beauty of Native American traditions.
r Day - October 20
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2021 Holiday Toy Program Registration and Donation Information |
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Holiday Toy Registration is November 22-December 9!*
Infants to high school-aged children living in your home in St. Louis Park are eligible for STEP’s holiday gift program. The 2021 program will be a hybrid model.
- Adults with children ages 0-8 will shop in-person for a toy and also receive a Target gift card
- Adults with children ages 9-18 (and still in high school) will receive only a Target gift card.
All children must be registered to receive assistance. Registration links will be posted on November 22.
Families outside of St. Louis Park can call the United Way 211 (651-291-0211) for information on Holiday Programs in the area. Families living at Perspectives and Wayside will be served through their programs.
*or as long as our funding lasts
Registración para el Programa de Juguetes de STEP 22 de noviembre-9 de diciembre* 2021
Niños viviendo en su casa en St. Louis Park son elegibles para participar en este programa.
- Para niños de 0-8 El adulto del hogar elijará un juguete en persona y recibirán tarjeta de Target.
- Para niños 9-18 (y todavía en la secundaria) recibirán solo tarjetas de Target.
Enlaces para registrar con STEP serán publicados el 22 de noviembre.
Familias que no viven en la ciudad de Saint Louis Park pueden llamar a United Way 211 (651-291-0211) para más información sobre programas de juguetes en su área.
*o mientras dure nuestra financiación
Donation Information
Help us ensure that St. Louis Park children have a great holiday season by donating through our Amazon and Target wishlists. Click here for a downloadable flyer of our donations needs. Target gift cards and toys can also be brought to STEP’s red alley door during our business hours. Donations accepted until December 10. Please contact Mari-Claire with any questions about this program.
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Welcome to some of our new staff |
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Mr.Dalagboi
Special Education Para
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Ms. Carson
Administrative Assistant
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Middle School to Host 5+ Vaccine Clinic on Monday, November 15th |
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In collaboration with Community Care Clinics of Minnesota, St. Louis Park Public Schools will be hosting a COVID vaccination clinic for students ages 5 and older at St. Louis Park Middle School from 4:20-7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 15, with second doses being given on Monday, December 6. Middle School students will have the option to receive a vaccine during the school day.
A printed consent form with a parent or guardian signature will be required for all students to receive a vaccine. Printed copies can also be found at your student's school. One form is required per student.
Click here to register your student for this vaccination clinic.
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Kindergarten Information Nights for the Class of 2035 |
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Do you have a student or know of a family who has a student who will be eligible to start Kindergarten in the Fall of 2022?
Save the dates to attend a virtual Kindergarten Information Night on November 30, 2021.
Kindergarten Enrollment
St. Louis Park Public Schools is excited to invite the Class of 2035 to a Kindergarten Information Night. St. Louis Park Public Schools has outstanding elementary schools that serve students in Kindergarten through grade 5. Peter Hobart Elementary is a neighborhood school offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP).
Kindergarten Information Nights are designed to allow families to engage with students, teachers, principals, and parents/guardians to learn about the Kindergarten experience in St. Louis Park. Families will also learn about the IB-PYP curriculum and hear about the next steps in the Kindergarten enrollment process. Save the following date:
IB-PYP Kindergarten Information Night: Tuesday, November 30th from 6:00-7:30 pm
Registration for this virtual event will be available soon. Those who register will receive a link via email prior to the event.
Add Yourself to Our Mailing List
Families with a student eligible for Kindergarten in the Fall of 2022 can ensure they receive ALL Kindergarten-related mailings and emails by filling out this Enrollment Interest Form.
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Cold Weather - Outdoor Clothing Reminder |
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Please remember students go outside for recess every day! Make sure they have outdoor clothing. Label all clothing the your students name.
Students will always go outside unless the regular temperature is below 0 degrees or the windchill temperature is -10 degrees or below. We will watch the temperature to keep our students safe.
We are always in need of gently used or new winter gear, especially waterproof mittens/gloves.
If you are in need of winter gear, please contact your students teacher.
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PH International Baccalaureate (IB) World School |
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Our mission as IB learners is to be INQUIRING, KNOWLEDGEABLE and CARING people who take ACTION to make the world a more better, more just and peaceful place.
This week we paused to express our gratitude for the sacrifices and service of our country's service men and women. Thank you for striving to make our world a better, more just, and peaceful place.
Anne LaLonde Laux
PH IB Coordinator
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Learning Highlights - 4th Grade Unit of Inquiry |
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Sharing the Planet
Central Idea: Responsible energy use requires knowledge, reflection and change.
- An inquiry into properties of electricity and magnetism
- An inquiry into ways energy is used locally & globally
- An inquiry into forms of sustainable energy
- An inquiry into the impact of sustainable energy use
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WE ARE Peter Hobart Proud! |
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Box Tops: Download the Box Tops for Education app on iTunes or Google Play to earn money for Peter Hobart when purchasing products with a Box Top label on it. See BTFE.com for eligible products.
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Amazon Smile: Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to the Peter Hobart PTO. Amazon Smile is the same Amazon you know—same products, same prices, same service. Support our school by shopping at smile.amazon.com and select Peter Hobart PTO as your charitable donation organization.
Stay connected to the Peter Hobart PTO through the Weebly Website at:
or on Facebook:
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