St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News
October 28, 2021
Please note: For the most up to date information please click on the Middle School website. (Language Translations available)
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Dear Families:
I can't believe that this weekend marks the end of October.
Just a reminder that the end of 1st quarter is on Thursday, November 4th and there will be NO school on November 5 for a grading day.
As you will see below our student led conferences will be on November 17 and November 18. Our conferences will be held during the day on November 17 and students will have an asynchronous day of virtual learning. More details will be available next week. Families will the option of an in person or virtual conference. SignUp Genius links will be listed in this newsletter as well as our website on November 11.
As I shared with you last week, our School Wide Rules and Beliefs were finalized by two of our student leadership teams after reviewing what all our students and Advisory classes said were important to their/our community. To share these with the greater student and school community, one of these teams created a video presentation of the School Wide Rules and Beliefs that were shown in Advisory class on Tuesday. It will be posted soon to our website ms.slpschools.org and I invite you to view this well done video that highlights student voice.
Continue to let us know if we can do anything further to assist your student in reaching their full potential and brilliance.
Sincerely,
Jason Boll
Interim Principal
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Upcoming Dates to Remember |
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- Picture Retake Day November 3, 2021
- End of First Quarter November 4, 2021
- No School Grading Day November 5, 2021
- Asynchronous Day of Virtual Learning November 17, 2021
- Conferences November 17 and November 18, 2021
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Picture Retake Day *Form to be completed* |
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On Wednesday, November 3 Life Touch Photography will be here to do pictures for those who were not photographed last Month or those who need a retake.
Please fill out this form to have your picture taken. Reminder: Please return your original photographs with your student if you need retakes.
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8th Grade REM5 Learning Experience |
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Mrs. Wyffel's, Mr. Breitenbucher's, and Sr. Reyes Garcia's 8th grade I&S classes will be going to REM5 virtual reality laboratory in November for a learning experience for their Africa interdisciplinary unit. The students will have the opportunity to "explore" Africa and the refugee camp that they will be learning about in I&S and science class. This learning experience has been made possible through a grant from the St. Louis Park Public Schools Foundation.
The dates of the field trip are November 1-4, and the time is 9:15am-3:45pm. Each of the twelve classes will go to REM5 for their own two hour and 20 minute-ish time slot.
Students were given a permission form to be signed and returned to their I&S teacher by Tuesday, October 26th. Parents are also required to "sign" an electronic REM5 waiver that can be found on the I&S Schoology course or here REM5 VR Laboratory Waiver. (The waiver only needs to be signed once.) All students need a permission form and waiver to attend the field trip.
Please contact your student's I&S teacher with any questions you may have..
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Getting to Know....... Estefanny Chate |
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We would like to formally introduce you to Estefanny Chate, the Global Intern for St. Louis Park Middle School. Estefanny comes from Colombia, and she is very excited to work with all of our middle school students and to learn about American culture!
Every year the Global Intern program brings a unique and special experience to our school, and this year the students will have the opportunity to practice first-hand what they are learning about culture and conversation in their ESP and Spanish classes. Estefanny will also be helping in a 6th grade math class and a 7th grade Advisory class, among other activities. Feel free to speak English and Spanish with her and join with us in welcoming Estefanny to SLPMS!
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Tardiness and Food Reminders |
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We have recently observed an increased amount of tardiness on behalf of students. Students are expected to be in class on time, every period, every day in order to maximize instructional time.
As a reminder there is no food allowed to be brought out of the cafeteria and we discourage the dropping off of restaurant food for student lunch.
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America Recycles Day Competition |
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The Environmental Student Leadership team has entered SLP Middle School into the America Recycles Day competition and could win up to $2,000 for St. Louis Park Middle School – but we need your help!
The America Recycles Day competition is a national contest between schools to collect the most used clothing to be given back to the community. Five winners will receive cash prizes for collecting the most clothes – measured in pounds – between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30.
If St. Louis Park wins, the Environmental Student Leadership team has decided to put the cash prize towards starting a school garden!
The Environmental Student Leadership team is asking students and families to chip in. Anyone with gently used clothes to donate can bring them to the clothing recycling bins located in the back parking lot of St. Louis Park Middle School, next to the soccer fields.
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Free Weekend Food Program
St. Louis Park Middle School is happy to partner again with Every Meal (formerly The Sheridan Story). Every Meal provides SLP Middle School students with a food bag each Friday. There is no eligibility criteria. Please see the Brochure for more information. Please enroll here Every Meal Enrollment Form.
Contact Kristen Engen-Routzohn, School Social Worker with questions [email protected] 952-928-6389
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Upcoming Listening Sessions |
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Upcoming Listening Session Opportunities
Stakeholders have a number of opportunities to attend listening sessions and share feedback with both the School Board and Superintendent Osei in the coming weeks.
Listening Sessions with Superintendent Osei
As a part of the process to hear stakeholder perspectives, Superintendent Osei will be hosting Listening Sessions this fall for students, parents/guardians, and staff. Listening Sessions will be held virtually via Google Meet.
November 8 | Somali speaking parents/guardians | 4:00-5:00 p.m. | Google Meet Link
November 8 | Spanish speaking parents/guardians | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Google Meet Link
November 16 | English speaking parents/guardians | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Google Meet Link
School Board Listening Session
All stakeholders are invited to attend St. Louis Park School Board Listening Sessions to ask questions and have a conversation with school board members. Up to three school board members will attend to listen to stakeholders. It is not an official meeting and no official action will be taken. Please be aware that the school board members will end the listening session 30 minutes after the posted start time if there are no stakeholders in attendance.
November 16 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | In-person - location TBD
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Save the date! Vaccine clinic for ages 5-11
In anticipation of and pending FDA approval for COVID vaccinations for children age 5-11, St. Louis Park Public Schools has partnered with Community Care Clinics to hold two vaccination events on the afternoons of Monday, November 15 and Monday, December 6. Vaccination events for ages 5-11 will be held at the Middle School. More details will be communicated once FDA approval is announced.
In partnership with Hennepin County, St. Louis Park Public Schools will be hosting Pfizer vaccination events for individuals ages 12 and up. These point of distribution events will also support booster shots for eligible people ages 18 and up. If you are receiving a second dose or booster dose, please bring proof of vaccination. Event details:
- Dates: Saturday, November 6, 2021 and Saturday, December 4, 2021
- Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Location: St. Louis Park High School Fieldhouse - Door 15
- The vaccine is free and no insurance is required
- Individuals receiving a first dose will receive a $50 Visa gift card (while supplies last)
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Register by using your phone to capture the QR code or click the following link: Vaccine Registration & Scheduling (hennepin.us)
Booster Information:
- Pfizer boosters will be available during both events (November 6 and December 4).
- Pfizer is the ONLY COVID vaccine approved for boosters at this time. People who received Moderna or Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines are not eligible for a booster at this time. NOTE: The Moderna vaccine was administered at the St. Louis Park High School vaccination event hosted last March for staff.
- To be eligible for a Pfizer booster, individuals must be: 18 years of age or older, have received both doses of the Pfizer vaccine, and have received their second dose six or more months ago.
- Boosters are not eligible for the $50 Visa gift card.
Where else can I get a Pfizer booster right now?
- Hennepin County’s Public Health Clinic is offering booster shots. You can schedule an appointment by calling 612-543-5555 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The public health clinic is located at 525 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis on the 4th floor.
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You can also refer to Vaccine Locations / COVID-19 Updates and Information - State of Minnesota (mn.gov) to find community locations to receive a booster.
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SLP High School Girls Gymnastics
Are you a 7th or 8th grader interested in joining the High School Gymnastics team?
Learn about the team and how to join by clicking HERE.
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Quiz Bowl Practice Starts Next Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 after school.
Please email Ms. Lisa Lillie for information and the registration form. [email protected]
Please click here for additional information regarding Quiz Bowl.
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Girls Basketball Registration |
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If you need help creating your user account (it is the same as your lunch payment account) click here: Creating New Account
Coaches:
6-8th Grade Girls Basketball: All 6th - 8th grade girls basketball players will be practicing and playing at St. Louis Park Middle School. We will be playing against other schools with two teams. A and B teams.
Participation Fee: $105
Sports Physicals: All athletes will need to have a current sports physical (not immunizations) on file at the Middle School before they will be able to participate. Physicals are good for 3 years.
Activity Bus and Transportation: Buses will leave the Middle School at 5:30 everyday after practice. If they have an event that lasts past 5:30 they will need to be picked up after the event at the middle school. We provide bus transportation to and from all away sporting events.
Season Length: The first day of practice is Monday, November 1. The season lasts approx. 8 weeks until the end of December. Practices are from 4:00 – 5:30 PM, Monday - Thursday. There are no after school activities on Fridays.
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Congratulations to the winners of the first round of the SLPMS Spelling Bee! The following students are invited to participate in Round 2 of the Spelling Bee, which MAY be held on Monday, November 15 at 7:00 P.M. in the Middle School Auditorium (Covid restrictions permitting). Alternately, we MAY be able to do an online Bee provided by Scripps, the organization that runs the National Bee.
More details about Round 2 will be distributed as the event date approaches. The SLPMS Spelling Bee will determine our representative to the Metro Area Bee in March, if one is held.
The Top Spellers Are:
6th Grade-
1. Riley Berger
2. Agustina Jerney
3. Jordan Sanders
4. Samuel Webb
5. Polly Richardson Baldwin
6. Anjali Narais
7. Addison Martin
8. Riley Hicks
9. Radha Kelly
10. Nicholas Stokesbary
7th Grade-
1. Asha Ferran-Sapatnekar
2. Tono Coronado
3. Adrienne Krill
4. Rayna Kaufman
5. Allison Foster, June Zilka
6. Dahraan Ahmed
7. Jakai Foster
8th Grade-
1. Katherine Healy, Lily Nutt
2. Kathleen Cadigan
3. Danielle Lewis
4. Ashton Molitor
5. Addison Degen
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Youth Enrichment Opportunities |
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Enrichment Opportunities for Middle School Students
Community Education Youth Enrichment Programs (YEP) will have a line-up of both before and after-school programs available at St. Louis Park Middle School.
Yoga w/ Chaunte **FREE**
Tuesday mornings, 7:45-8:45 am
Thursday after school, 4-5 pm
Super Sports Club w/ T.Will Sports
*Dodgeball and Kickball*
Tuesday mornings, 7:45-8:45 am, 10/26-11/30
$78
Morning Open Gym
Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 7:45-8:45 am
$39-$69 (Sliding Scale)
Questions about Enrichment Programs? Contact Kelleen at [email protected] or 952-928-6399
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