Please note: For the most up to date information, click on the Susan Lindgren website. (Language Translations available)
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From your Proud Principal
Clarence Pollock
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Elementary Student Progress Reports
Student Progress Reports will be sent home in student backpacks on Thursday, February 3rd. Included in the sealed envelope will be a letter from Dr. Duffy, our Director of Teaching and Learning, explaining how to understand the progress report. This communication will be available in English, Spanish and Somali for our families to be able to read and fully comprehend.
Virtual Family Connect Meetings
Our February Family Connection Meetings will be virtual. This is for your safety and the safety of our amazing School Team. The dates and times are listed below.
- Thursday, February 17th from 3:00-7:00 PM (20 Minute Family Connects)
- Friday, February 18th from 7:30 Am - 3:30 PM (20 Minute Family Connects)
- A Special Edition of the Susan Lindgren Communicator will be emailed out on Monday, January 31st at 4:00 PM with Sign Up links for you to use.
- Your classroom teacher will be sending out a virtual meeting link to use closer to the Family Connect Dates
We could not do the wonderful things we do at our school without all of you and your never-ending support. We are a village and family for all of our 433 learners!
Your Proud Partner in Learning,
Clarence Pollock
Principal
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Clarence Pollock, Susan Lindgren Principal
Arsenio Richardson, Susan Lindgren Elementary Support Supervisor
Jane Watts, Susan Lindgren Administrative Assistant to the Principal
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Susan Lindgren Key Dates for Families |
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No School - Friday, January 28th Grading/Work Day for Grades K-12
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No School - Friday, February 4th District Wide Professional Development Day
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Virtual Family Connect Meetings
- Thursday, February 17th from 3:00-7:00 PM
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Friday, February 18th from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (No School for Students)
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No School - Monday, February 21st Presidents Day Holiday
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No School - Friday, March 25th - April 1 Spring Break
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PTO News
The Directory is Up!
Check out the updated Student Directory and use it to make connections with other school families! If you haven't already, create an account to make sure your family information is up to date and choose what you would like published. This directory is only available to Susan Lindgren families. We hope you find it helpful!
Meeting Recap
At our most recent PTO meeting we shared a slideshow of photos and memories of Kim Carden. It was heartwarming to hear about all the ways Kim touched our children’s lives as a teacher, neighbor, and friend. Huge thanks to PTO Secretary Meghan Aanenson who compiled the submitted photos, created the slideshow, and put it to music.
We also wish to thank Susan Lindgren parent Beth Shapiro who, as a social worker and psychotherapist, shared her knowledge of parenting and child behavior during a time of grief. She answered questions such as: As a parent, should I let my children see me upset?; Should I avoid talking about Ms. Carden with my student?; How can we honor and remember Ms. Carden?, and more. Her thoughtful advice is so valuable to our community at this time. If you missed the meeting, you can find a recording of it here.
Stay in touch!
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Family Drop off and Pick Up Process |
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The snow and the cold make parent pick up and drop off a more interesting time of the day. You are one of over 200 cars that are trying to get their child to school on time or get somewhere right after school. Please pull all the way forward especially when directed by staff so that we can accommodate as many vehicles as possible. Please set your cell phone aside and pay attention to traffic. When you get to the 4 way stop at Quentin and 41st, have your child put on their mask, coat, etc so they are ready to hop out when you arrive at school. There is no parking across the street. Thank you! |
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Letter Day Calendar for January |
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TONIGHT
5th Grade Families: Save the Date for Incoming 6th Grade Information Night
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St. Louis Park Middle School will host a Virtual Incoming 6th Grade Information Night at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, January 20. Fifth grade families will receive a communication in the next week with more information including how to register for this event.
During this virtual event, students and families will be welcomed by school leaders, receive details about course registration, and participate in breakout rooms to learn more about St. Louis Park Middle School.
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COVID Tests Available for Students and Staff
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Additional rapid-result COVID antigen tests have been ordered and are now available at sites. Tests can be requested at the front office of a student’s school or staff’s primary work location. The newest test that has become available is the BD Veritor nasal swab test. One test kit (containing two tests) may be requested at a time. BD Veritor tests are app enabled and require a smartphone and internet connection. An alternative test option will be supplied to families that do not have access to a smartphone and internet connection.
Students that are not enrolled in St. Louis Park Public schools such as siblings, relatives, children of staff, will need to request a test from their school/school district or leverage other testing resources. Relatives of staff will also need to leverage local testing resources. More information on community testing options are listed below. Please contact Flower Krutina, krutina.flower@slpschools.org, with questions.
What is the BD Veritor antigen rapid test?
The BD Veritor nasal swab at-home test is a rapid antigen test that can be used by anyone over the age of two. Each kit includes two tests per box. In order to take the test, you are required to download the Scanwell Health App on an iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel smartphone. The app will guide you through the testing process and will take about 20 minutes to complete.
Additional Local Testing Options
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Upcoming Vaccine Events for Ages 5+ |
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In partnership with Hennepin County, St. Louis Park Public Schools will be hosting Pfizer vaccination events for people ages 5 and up. If you are receiving a second dose or booster dose, please bring proof of vaccination. Event details:
- Saturday, February 5, 2021
- Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Location: Aquila Elementary School
- The vaccine is free and no insurance is required
- Individuals receiving a vaccine will receive a $50 Visa gift card (while supplies last)
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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.
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.
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District School Calendar 2021-2022
There is no school on Friday, October 1.
It is a staff development day for staff.
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Familias Latinas de nuestras escuelas, ahora ya tenemos una página de Facebook con información totalmente en español! Les invitamos a visitar y a darnos un me gusta.
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