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UPCOMING...
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September 22: PSI Picture Day
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September 23: Virtual Welcome Night 6-7:45 pm (multiple sessions will be offered-Please see below)
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October 28: PSI Picture RETAKES Day
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September 16, 2021
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
We hope that you have had a great week! I've enjoyed so many interactions with our students, and one of my favorite things about the beginning of the year is talking with the kindergarten children about trying their hardest, being good friends, speaking a lot of Spanish, and why we practice things like drills. In September, with great intentionality, we are working to build community and establish relationships and routines. We believe this is of extreme importance in order for students to feel safe and confident as we work to actualize our School District Mission and Strategic Plan for Racial Equity Transformation.
September 15-October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month! Please join me in honoring the inspiring cultures, histories, and contributions of our Hispanic community. As PSI principal, I am privileged to work with so many amazing students, families, and staff and community members. Please click here to learn more information about Hispanic Heritage Month.
Thank you for being members of our community. Have a great week, and keep reading!
Most sincerely,
Corey
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PSI Virtual Welcome Night - Thursday, September 23 |
This year's PSI virtual "Welcome Night" will be Thursday, September 23.
During Welcome Night, again this year, we will have 30 minute sessions with our classroom teachers at 6:00, 6:35, and 7:10 p.m. You can choose the session time frame that works best for you. During these sessions, you will learn more about your child's teacher, the outcomes for the year, as well as areas of study and routines.
Our English language arts teachers, as well as our music, physical education, media, and talent development specialists will also be available online for you to connect with them at 6:00, 6:20, 6:40, 7:00 and 7:20 p.m. The links will be sent next Wednesday, September 22 in a Special Edition La Prensa.
Grade 5 Families: We are aware there is also a Middle School band registration event on Sept. 23. If you have a middle school student interested in band, you may either attend the 7:30pm session there (to not conflict with PSI's Welcome Night), or reach out to Srta. Bertram (bertram.emilie@slpschools.org) and she will be able to answer your questions about band for 5th graders at PSI!
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Background
During the 2015-2016 school year, our Steering Committee identified a need to define the role and purpose of homework related to student learning and achievement in our school. During the past two years, teachers and parents on our Steering Committee have studied the historical and current context of homework at PSI, in St. Louis Park, and nationally. We have researched extensively, connected with district employees, surveyed parents and teachers, and held sessions with our teachers to discuss the purpose and role of homework. Because of this work, we have identified some conclusions.
During the 2017-2018 school year, we made changes to daily homework, in the amount and focus. Based on parent and teacher feedback, we have made a few modifications in consistency and parent communication. At PSI, all teachers will strive to be consistent at grade levels and follow these beliefs.
Click HERE for more information.
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During the 2012-2013 school year, the Steering Committee identified “Promoting parent-teacher collaboration in providing healthy snack options in the classroom” as a key strategy. We are excited that PSI has a comprehensive and consistent snack procedure for the entire school; details are outlined below.
Healthy learners are better learners! In addition to providing an energy boost, healthy snacks:
• Provide good nutrition,
• Help the brain to focus on learning,
• Support lifelong healthy eating habits, and
• Help prevent serious diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity.
While the specific procedures for snack (time of day, shared or individual, etc.), will be determined by grade level and individual teachers, PSI will promote snack foods with whole grains, low-fat/fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables, or protein as the main ingredient. Click HERE for more information.
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Every Meal (formerly Sheridan Story) - Fighting Child Hunger
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We will be offering Every Meal (bags of food). If you are interested in having your child bring home a FREE bag of nonperishable food on the last day of every week, please let your child’s teacher know, or email our school social worker at: gregor.jennifer@slpschools.org.
#EveryMeal
#WeekendMealBags
#MNhungerfighters
¿Sabía que puede inscribirse para recibir semanalmente bolsas de comida de fin de semana de Every Meal? Familias pueden elegir entre cinco opciones estructuradas en torno a los estándares de USDA MyPlate. Todos los tipos de bolsas contienen 4-5 libras de alimentos nutritivos y no perecederos, que incluyen una variedad de frutas, verduras, proteínas, cereales y sopas / platos principales. Haga clic en este enlace para obtener más información sobre cómo inscribirse.
Every Meal's mission: Fight child hunger through community and school partnerships
Providing kids with wholesome food is our focus, and their growth and achievement is at the heart of everything we do.
- FREE for all families
- NO qualifications required for enrollment
- Every Meal does NOT collect information from families; privacy is protected
- Families may enroll ANY time throughout the school year
- School staff will discreetly place food bags in students' backpacks each week, typically on Fridays
Click HERE for more information!
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PSI Picture Day is September 22! |
Picture day is fast approaching! Families are invited to order in advance by going to: mylifetouch.com.
and entering the Picture Day ID: EVTCSHHMB. All students will be photographed (whether purchasing or not) so they are in the yearbook and class composite photo. Click HERE for more information.
School Name: Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School
Picture Day Date: Wednesday, September 22
Picture Day ID: EVTCSHHMB
PIcture Retakes Day: Thursday, October 28, 2021
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Important Kiss & Ride (drop-off and pick-up) information |
For the safety of all, we are asking families to drop off and pickup their child(ren) ONLY at the Kiss & Ride
Please review the procedures below to help expedite the process, and hopefully reduce the time spent 'in line' at the Kiss & Ride.
PLEASE REVIEW THESE GENERAL KISS AND RIDE REMINDERS:
Morning Student DROP-OFF (opens at 7:28 a.m. and closes at 7:43 a.m.):
- Pull as far forward as possible, forming two lanes upon entering the parking lot
- Only allow your child(ren) to exit on the passenger side of the vehicle on the sidewalk side only
- Parents should wear a mask and not exit their vehicle
Afternoon Student PICK-UP (opens at 2:15 p.m.)
- Display/hang your Family Kiss & Ride numbered tag from your rear view mirror, facing out
- Parents should wear a mask and not exit their vehicle
- Pull as far forward as possible, forming two lanes upon entering the parking lot
- Allow your child(ren) to only enter on the passenger side of the vehicle on the sidewalk side
- If you need to help your child buckle, please allow your child to enter your vehicle and pull ahead so other cars can get around you
We're asking you to:
- Please not arrive prior to 1:55 pm to minimize the long back-up of vehicles on Cedar Lake Road
- Line up ONLY heading west on Cedar Lake Road. Cars heading east on Cedar Lake Road trying to turn left at the light to enter the parking lot can cause dangerous situations.
- Use your turn signal (blinker) when entering or exiting the parking lot.
- Wear a mask when dropping off and/or picking-up and stay inside your vehicle.
NEW for afternoon pick-up:
- For returning families, the system will look similar to last year. We have added a chip reader to alert us when your car has entered the queue at the first turn into the parking lot by door 3.
- Like last year, students being picked up by their families will again report to the gym at the end of the day. They will stand with any siblings by their family number posted on the gymnasium wall. Students will be dismissed from the gymnasium as their cars are getting into position.
- At either in-person "Connect Times," or on the first day of school, families will receive two car tags.
- At pick up time, please place a tag with your family number facing out on the rear view mirror. The new tags have a chip in them which will display your family number on the screen in the gymnasium.
Please note: To be good stewards of taxpayer money, if you know that you will never pick up your child(ren) via Kiss & Ride, please call us at 952-928-6555, or email Kathy (ninnemann.kathryn@slpschools.org) and we will not issue you the tags with the chips. If already issued, you may return them to Kathy in the office.
Please note:
Students will not exit the building until the family number is displayed/called.
Students will stand/wait in number order in the same place every day in the gymnasium.
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STEP: St. Louis Park Emergency Program |
STEP has been empowering lives and restoring hope in St. Louis Park since 1975. Our work is a collaboration of staff, volunteers, board members, donors and community partners.
Food Shelf :STEP provides confidential food shelf services to those in need residing in St. Louis Park. STEP requests residents make an appointment to use the food shelf by calling 952-925-4899. Services are delivered by licensed social workers and STEP volunteers.STEP requests a picture ID and verification of St. Louis Park address at the initial appointment and annually thereafter; postmarked within past 30 days.
Click HERE for more information about additional services, volunteering and/or donating! |
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Access Bus Information in Traversa Ride 360 App! |
Access bus information now in Traversa Ride 360,
Download the App or Visit the Website. Bus stop information can now be found ONLY in Traversa Ride 360.
Due to technical difficulties SLP is unable to support bus information in the PowerSchool Parent Portal (please disregard Step 5 in the Required Forms booklet sent to families previously).
Students, Parents/Guardians, and Families can access Traversa Ride 360 via a mobile app (download from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store) or via the Traversa Ride 360 Website. See the instructions on pages two and three to retrieve bus stop information.
Click HERE for more information.
Note: This information was also included in the Required Forms booklet, Step 12. If you have questions or need assistance, please email transportation@slpschools.org.
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PTO (Parent/Teacher Organization) News |
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Click HERE to view photos from the first day of school! |
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Girls on the Run Fall 2021 - Girls in Grades 3rd, 4th & 5th |
Girls on the Run is an after-school program designed to inspire girls of all abilities to recognize and embrace their inner strength. Lessons emphasize the important connection between physical and emotional health. Sign-up opens September 9!
Click HERE for more information. |
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Dr. Corey Maslowski, Principal
Follow me on Twitter @PSIPrincipal
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School
9400 Cedar Lake Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
School Hours: 7:45 am - 2:15 pm
School Office Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
PSI Main Office: 952-928-6555
24Hr-Attendance: 952-928-6570
Health Office: 952-928-6554
PSI Fax: 952-928-6556
School Nutrition: 952-928-6567
St. Louis Park Public Schools Transportation Department (Bus) 612-437-4719
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