April 7th, 2022
Hello Peter Hobart Community,
After a restful spring break we are happy to have students back and ready to finish out the year strong! There are many events coming up in the next few months, so please keep your eye on the "Upcoming Dates" listed in the communicator each week.
Happy Ramadan!
As an IB school, we are tasked with the responsibility to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more
peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Having an understanding of cultural celebrations is wonderful way for our students to expand their cultural competence.
For the celebration of Ramadan we wanted to share a few facts each week:
- Ramadan begins during the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, when the new crescent moon can first be seen.
- This year Ramadan began the evening of April 2nd and ends the evening of May 2nd
- During Ramadan, Muslims worldwide fast every day from sunrise to sunset. Before dawn, people eat a meal called the suhoor. The dusk meal is called the iftar.
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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
Deborah Carson, Peter Hobart Administrative Assistant
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April 8,14 and 20th PH Family Tours
April 12,13,19 and 20th (26 5th grade only)-MCA Testing (grades 3-5)
Sunday, April 17 - Incoming 6th Grade Rally Night
Friday, May 6 - PH Carnival
Tuesday, May 17 - Band and Orchestra Concert 10am (4th and 5th grade)
Thursday, May 19 - Encanto community concert (5-6pm)
Monday, May 30 - No School
Thursday, June 9 - Last day of school
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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MCA - Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments |
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Students in Grades 3, 4, 5 will be taking the MCA in April. Grades 3, 4, and 5 will take the Math and Reading MCA. Grade 5 will also take a Science MCA. They will be completed on the students' Chromebooks at school. For more information about the MCA, click here. Here is a link to the SLP testing website.
Peter Hobart MCA testing dates:
Reading (3rd, 4th and 5th Grade) - April 12, 13 (makeup on the 14th)
Math (3rd, 4th and 5th Grade) - April 19, 20 (makeup on the 21st)
Science (5th Grade) - April 26 (makeup on the 27th)
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Save the Date: Incoming 6th Grade Rally Night is April 21 |
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St. Louis Park Middle School will host Incoming 6th Grade Rally Night at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21. Please note that this will be an in-person event with some content available virtually through a livestream and recorded video.
Rally Night is great opportunity for incoming 6th grade families to become acquainted with the Middle School prior to the 2022-23 school year. The event will begin with a welcome from school leaders at 6:30 p.m. in the new performing arts space and will then transition into a variety of informational sessions and experiences including the following:
- Student-led Tours
- Fieldhouse Fair & Information Stations (Athletics, Clubs/Activities, Student Leadership Opportunities, Library Media Center, etc.)
- Student Panel
- Specialized Programming Information (International Baccalaureate, Extended Spanish Program, Restorative Practices, etc.)
- 10 Myths About Your Adolescent's Life at SLP (geared toward parents and guardians)
- St. Louis Park Swag Giveaways
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In-Person Tours for Incoming Kindergarten Families |
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We will be offering in-person tours during the month of April to give incoming Kindergarten families a glimpse of what school will be like for their student. We will also leave time at the end of each tour for questions. Please note that face masks are not required, but strongly recommended at this time in St. Louis Park Public School buildings. Please use the link below to access tour sign-up form.
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Online Enrollment open for 2022-2023 School Year |
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Families looking to enroll a student into St. Louis Park Public Schools for the 2022-23 school year should visit the Enrollment Center website to start the online process. To be eligible for Kindergarten in the Fall of 2022, your student needs to turn 5 by September 1, 2022.
In order to complete the online enrollment form, it will be helpful if you have the following documents saved on the device you are using to complete the form:
- Student's Birth Certificate
- Student's Immunization Record
- Proof of Residency (Utility Bill, Rental Contract, Purchase Agreement, etc.)
- Early Childhood Screening Record
Our Enrollment Center staff is ready to answer any questions you might have to help guide you through the process. Contact the Enrollment Center via phone at 952-928-6023 or via email at enrollment@slpschools.org.
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National School Librarian Day |
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Peter Hobart celebrates our media specialists and the contributions they make to student learning. Thank you for keeping our libraries running smoothly and helping our students find the resources they need to learn and grow their knowledge.
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Peter Hobart Student Leadership Program |
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Over the past few months, we have started a new Student Leadership Program. 4th and 5th grade students who we’ve seen demonstrating strength of character in keeping with Peter Hobart Pride and our district’s mission were invited to be a part of this team. We feel strongly that every student has it within themselves to be a leader, and that this endeavor does not serve to exclude anyone. Rather, the Student Leadership Program represents but a fraction of our student body’s power and potential. Our commitment is that this group will empower student voice, promote racial equity, and develop understanding and skills regarding Restorative Practices at Peter Hobart Elementary and beyond.
The students were each given the opportunity to introduce themselves, and, with the help of Mr. Odermatt, put together a video for you all to get to know them a little better.
Expect a few more videos in the coming months. This is only the beginning.
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Park Virtual option to start 2022-2023 School year |
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Spotlight: Five Fifth Graders |
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Each week Anne LaLonde Laux Curriculum Coordinator spotlights five of our wonderful 5th graders. Here are this week's five!: |
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WE ARE Peter Hobart Proud! |
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Celebrating revered Indian Festival Holi! |
K 1st and 2nd Grade discussing what peace sounds like, feels like and looks like. |
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Celebrating revered Indian Festival Holi! |
K 1st and 2nd Grade discussing what peace sounds like, feels like and looks like. |
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Ms. Oberg 1st and 2nd grade Talent Development teacher helped students showcase their Architectural skills |
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Beautiful masks displayed from 3-5th Grade Talent Development |
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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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