March 2, 2023

Hello Peter Hobart Community,

March 5-11 is School Social Workers Week!

The theme for National School Social Work Week 2023 is “We Rise.” School Social Workers rise up - supporting their students, families, and school communities. A special thanks is extended to our school worker Georgia Miller-Kamara this week.

*Please note our all school assembly was rescheduled for tomorrow, March 3rd at 1:15pm. Hope to see you then!*

Kari Schwietering, Peter Hobart Principal

952-928-6602 ~ schwietering.kari@slpschools.org

Brian Massie, Peter Hobart Elementary Support Supervisor

952-928-6594 ~ massie.brian@slpschools.org

IB Inquiry Week of February 27th

International mindedness is a construct based on intercultural understanding, global engagement, and multilingualism. This concept is the heart of an International Baccalaureate (IB) education.  

International mindedness is a view of the world in which people see themselves connected to the global community and assume a sense of responsibility towards our shared humanity.



At Peter Hobart, we use the Learner Profile as a framework for developing and demonstrating international mindedness. Our goal, in line with our district mission, and the mission of the IB, is to develop globally minded learners who take action for positive change in our school, community, and in the world. 

Anne LaLonde Laux

IB Curriculum Coordinator

REMINDER: School Hours

7:45am to 2:15pm

*Please know that students may be dropped off at 7:28am*

*Dismissal starts at 2:10pm*

• Keep in mind the school day starts at 7:45am. The student arrival door (Door 2) will stay open from 7:28- 7:45am.
• After that point, at 7:46am; students will be redirected to the main doors (Door 1) and they will be considered tardy.

Thank you for your continued support in making Peter Hobart great!

Thursday, March 2 ~ Dakota Park Improvement Meeting 6:15pm Peter Hobart TONIGHT (see below)

Friday, March 3 ~ Peter Hobart All School Assembly, 1:15pm Peter Hobart

Thursday, March 9 ~ SLP District Band Concert, 7:00pm SLPHS

Friday, March 10 ~ Imagination Fair, 6:30pm-8:00pm Peter Hobart

Tuesday, March 21 ~ Kindergarten Welcome 5:30pm-7:30pm Peter Hobart

Monday, March 27 ~ Girls on the Run Starts (Register HERE!) Peter Hobart

Friday March 31-Friday April 7~ No School

Monday, April 10 ~ School Resumes

The 2023-24 At-A-Glance Calendar is now posted on the website.

The School Board approved the 2023-2024 school calendar at the December 13, 2022 Board Meeting. Visit the calendar page on the website and click on the calendar for next school year (23-24).

Please consider ordering some awesome St. Louis Park Spirit Wear here with a portion of the proceeds going toward the Senior Party efforts to make this a free event for all seniors! 

https://2023-st-louis-park-hs-senior-party-kick-off-fundraiser.square.site/

March Letter Day Calendar

SLP District Article

Want to become a Substitute Teacher in St. Louis Park Public Schools?

The St. Louis Park Public Schools Central Early Learning Center is pleased to host a Parent Education evening titled Raising Readers on Wednesday, March 1st from 6:30-7:30. Dana Strahnson, St. Louis Park librarian, will share some tips and strategies for emergent readers. All are welcome. 



Zoom Link: https://slpschools-org.zoom.us/j/83691657114

Central Early Learning Center - 6300 Walker Street, St. Louis Park - Door 3

SLP District Article

Kindergarten Welcome

If you or someone you know has an incoming kindergartner, be sure to check out the Kindergarten Welcome on March 21. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the presentation and activities will start at 6 p.m. Kindergarten Welcome is a great opportunity for 2023-24 kindergarten families to meet your school's principal and teachers, explore your school building, enjoy fun activities, learn about before- and after-school programming, and complete your enrollment process.  

5:30 pm - Registration tables and student led tours

6 pm - Presentation and classroom activity

6:30 pm - Breakout rooms

SLP District Article:

Summer School

Thinking about Summer School already?

We are! Registration opens March 1, 2023 for Summer Learning Academy, Summer Learning and Play, and Credit Recovery.

• Field Trips
• Hands on Experiential Learning
• Breakfast and Lunch
• Relationship Building

Elementary School

June 19-August 4 - Summer Learning Academy

June 19-Aug 17- Summer Learning and Play

Middle School

June 19-July 14 - Academic Programs

July 17-July 28 - Activities and field trips

High School

June 12-30 - Credit Recovery

For more information visit slp.thatscommunityed.com

SLP District Article:

Summer Learning Academy for Rising 1-8th grade Learners - Registration is Now Open

Summer Learning Academy is a free program that promotes student growth and exposes learners to social and emotional development and cultural awareness through the engagement of academics,

enrichment and physical activities. Learners will also be exposed to on-site and off-site field

trip/experiential learning to enhance the overall summer experience. 

https://forms.gle/ELMavNwZe2go8Zzy5

Registration for Summer High School Credit Recovery will be available in April. 

Afterschool Enrichment Opportunities for PH Students

New Classes listed below!

St. Louis Park Community Education's Youth Enrichment Program (YEP) is excited to announce new afterschool enrichment opportunities. Transportation is available for all programs (requires advance registration). More information about transportation is in the registration links. 

Art Lab (Grades 2-5)

In this club, students will explore different materials and techniques to create fun and exciting works of art.

Thursdays, April 20-June 1

2:15-3:30 p.m.

Sliding Scale Pricing: $29/$39/$49/$59

Mirabel's World with Kidcreate Studio (Grades K-5)

In this truly enchanted class, we’ll paint, sculpt with air-dry clay, and even sing along to some of your favorite tunes while creating dazzling clay butterflies, magical bedroom doors, Colombian rainforest creatures and so much more. 

Mondays, April 17-May 8

2:15-3:15 p.m.

Price: $79

YR Cartoon Club Art Class (Grades K-5)

Our students will create fully realized cartoon characters from fun subjects like robots, hilarious dogs, and funny insects. 

Tuesdays, April 11-May 16

2:15-3:45 p.m.

Price: $119

Games Club: Explore the World (Grades 1-5)

In Games Club, we will explore different types of games from around the world getting to see other cultures through the games they play. 

Wednesdays, April 19-May 31

2:15-3:30 p.m.

Sliding Scale Pricing: $29/$39/$49/$59

Grandmasters of Chess (Grades 1-5)

In each class, students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into their chess games. Each class ends with students playing 20-30 minutes of chess. 

Tuesdays, April 11-May 30

2:15-3:15 p.m.

Price: $130

Skyhawks Basketball

Learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding, and defense through skill-based instruction and small-sided scrimmages.

Tuesdays, March 28-April 25

Grades K-2: 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Grades 3-5: 3:30-4:30 pm

Price:$89

Skyhawks Track and Field Camp

Using special equipment, our exercises and drills will prepare athletes for cross country, track and field events, and distance running, while inspiring a love for running and being active.

Tuesdays, May 2-23

Grades K-2: 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Grades 3-5: 3:30-4:30 pm

Price: $89



TO SEE THE SPRING PROGRAMS GUIDE CLICK HERE

Questions? Contact Kelleen at obrion.kelleen@slpschools.org or 952-928-6399

SLP Online Meal Menus

My School Menus - English

My School Menus - Spanish

My School Menus - Somali

Dakota Park Improvements

*Meeting Tonight 6:30-7:30pm

You are invited to a public meeting to learn about two infrastructure improvements planned for Dakota Park in 2023 and to provide feedback.

Thursday, March 2, 2023, 6-7:30 p.m.

Peter Hobart Elementary School, Cafeteria

6500 W 26th Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Presentation at 6:15 p.m., followed by discussion

The two infrastructure improvements are the pedestrian bridge and the 350-foot section of sanitary sewer in the park, which are both scheduled for replacement. Due to the proximity of these two improvements, staff has combined them into one project. 

The pedestrian bridge that spans a stormwater retention area and connects the playground to the dog park is recommended to be replaced due to its poor condition. Staff has developed three design alternatives, and we are seeking community feedback to help guide the final design and make a recommendation to the council. 

Share your feedback on the three design alternatives by clicking HERE and taking this survey. The survey will be open through Friday, March 10. 

1. Option A - Steel truss bridge 
2. Option B - Timber boardwalk
3. Option C - Remove the existing bridge and build a paved trail

The final design and recommendations will be presented to city council in late spring, at which point the council will be asked to approve the project. 

If you have any questions or are unable to attend the meeting and would like to make arrangements to view project documents at another time, please call Engineer Project Manager Jack Sullivan at 952.924.2691 or email him at jsullivan@stlouisparkmn.gov. 

 Click HERE to Learn more about the project

Kids Place Registration for Non-School Days

 Newly added SUMMER instructions

Kids Place is opening up registration for upcoming non-school days to families that do not currently have a contract with the Kids Place School Age Care Program.

School Release Days for Grades K-5 Kids Place is open for full-day fun from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on many non-school days.

The cost is $52 per day. The online registration deadline is two weeks prior to the date of he release day and the first day of Winter and Spring Break.

● Friday, March 31, 2023 – deadline to register March 17, 2023

● Monday, April 3, 4, 5, 6, 2023 – deadline to register March 17, 2023

Online registration for non-school days requires a 2022/2023 Kids Place School Age

Care Contract.*

*Families that are currently on the waitlist for after school care or just want child care

on non-school days will need to register online for a “Non-School Day only” contract

first: https://slpcommunityed.com/ then add the registration for the non-school days

at the student’s school location.

Join in the fun at Kids Place this summer!

As part of St. Louis Park Public Schools, we share the district’s mission to provide

children a safe, nurturing environment that energizes and enhances the spirit.

Kids Place Summer Program 2023 Grades K- 5

June 19 - August 18, 2023

Location: Susan Lindgren Elementary

Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

20 or more days: $53 per day

15-19 days: $57 per day

Sign into your online account to register: https://slp.ce.eleyo.com

Online Registration Window: March 1 - March 31, 2023!

Schedule changes allowed through May 19, 2023

For more information:

https://slpcommunityed.com/kids-place/kids-place-school-age/

SLPHS Hosts Girls Youth Lacrosse Clinic 03/03/2023

Click picture below to sign up for SLP Girls Youth Lacrosse Clinic!

5th Grade Band Concert 03/09/2023

Fifth Grade Band Students are expected to participate in the annual SLP District Band Showcase on Thursday, March 9. Fifth grade students will start rehearsing at 5:20 PM before the concert which starts at 7:00 PM.

Arrive:

5:20 PM Students should arrive in enough time to set up their stand, instrument, music for rehersal. Concert Start - 7pm

Where:

St. Louis Park High School - Field House (Large Gymnasium) Enter at Door 15

Wear:

Top: white or black (no words or images if possible)

Bottom: dark color or black

Bring:

Instrument, concert music, music stand (if you own one)

Please let me know if you have questions, don't have a music stand, or need assistance getting to the high school at 5:20 PM. Encourage your student to practice at home. Please check your emails for practice videos. I your student is unable to attend please contact Emilie Bertram.

Thank you for your support,

Emilie Bertram, Elementary Band Teacher

bertram.emilie@slpschools.org

Peter Hobart Imagination Fair 03/10/2023

When: Friday, March 10, 2023 6:30–8pm

Where: Peter Hobart

Who: Open to all K-5 students!

Show off your brilliance! Create a display of your choosing for all to see! Displays can be anything that interests you: a collection, science experiment, work of art, craft, magic trick, how-to demonstration, even a short performance of an instrument, song or talent.

Parent help is welcome, but the student's imagination should take the lead! Please note: displays cannot use electricity.

Space is limited! Students are asked to keep displays no more than 3 feet wide by 2 feet deep. Each student will be assigned a table spot to set up their display. Students may enter solo or with a partner or small group.

Exhibit set-up begins at 6:15 pm, and the fair opens at 6:30 pm. An interviewer will stop by to learn about your entry by asking a few questions.

Entry forms will be sent home with students the second week of February.

Questions? Email peterhobartpto@gmail.com

Golf in Physical Education Classes for 5th Grade

Boys and Girls St. Louis Park High School Varsity Coaches Dan Becker and Freddie Boyle enjoyed teaching a golf lesson to some of our students this week.

Click HERE for a quick clip.

Golf is a wonderful sport our students can participate in that promotes lifetime physical well being. Students are eligible as seventh graders to play golf for the high school during the spring season. 

LOCAL GOLF OPPORTUNITIES:

Three Rivers Parks:

*Girls Only Golf Camps, click here.

*First Tee Program, click here.

*Scholarships available, click here.

Brookview Junior Programs:

*Golf Academy, click here.

Top Golf Spring Academy:

*Golf Lessons, click here.

Youth On Course:

Youth On Course is a great, cost effective opportunity to play golf during the spring/summer/fall. For a $30 annual fee, players ages 6 - 18 can play many courses, including regulation courses, around the metro area for $5 or less per round!

*Join Youth On Course, click HERE.

2023 PTO Events:

Imagination Fair – Fri Mar 10th

Maple Syrup Program @ Westwood Nature Center – Mar 26th

PTO General Meeting – Apr TBD, 6:30pm

Monthly Meet Up @ Dakota Park – Sun Apr 16th

Spring Carnival – Fri May 5th

Monthly Meet Up @ Dakota Park – Sun May 21st

Last Day of School Celebration – Thurs Jun 8th

If you would like to get involved, please email peterhobartpto@gmail.com

• NEW! Student Directory access HERE. Password: Hobart2023!
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