Aquila Communicator

September 29, 2022

Greetings Aquila Community,

This morning, we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with an all school assembly, brightened by the joy of our students. As we sang and danced together, we recognized that our school is a family, and that each one of us is necessary in the Aquila community.

Paz,

María & Olivia

Click here for a clip from our assembly.

María Graver, Aquila Principal

952-928-6502 ~ graver.maria@slpschools.org

Olivia Tolzin, Aquila Assistant Principal

952-928-6508 ~ tolzin.olivia@slpschools.org

Key Dates

Thursday, September 29 ~ Book Fair, 3:00-7:30 PM

Friday, September 30 ~ Book Fair, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday, September 30 ~ No School, Family Connect Times

Tuesday, October 4 ~ School Picture Day

Friday, October 7 ~ Homecoming Football Game, 7:00 PM

Monday, October 17 ~ AQ PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM

Thursday, October 20 ~ No School

Friday, October 21 ~ No School

Wednesday, November 2 ~ School Picture Day, Retakes

Click here for pictures taken by AQ PTO Parent Volunteer Joe Stevens.

Click here for Back To School Dance Photo Booth Pictures!

Dance Fun!

AQ Spotlights

Marriah Foudray (K, 1, 2)

Lisa Bottolene (3, 4, 5)

Talent Development

Lashawn Favors

Assistant

María Reyes, Literacy Coach

Lara Rosenblum, Literacy Coach

Heather Hussong,

Math Specialist

Aquila's Tool Of The Week ~ Rest Tool: Head On Desk

Each week students and staff will focus on a tool that helps them with their social emotional well-being.

This week's tool is a "rest" tool called "Head On Desk."

Sit up tall with your feet on the floor.

Breathe slowly as you fold forward.

Rest your head on stacked hands, or in the palm of your hand, to get your mind ready.

Take 3-5 slow breaths.

Aquila Spirit Week

Monday, October 3: Pajama Day (school and weather appropriate)

Tuesday, October 4: School Picture Day (wear your best or favorite shirt)

Wednesday, October 5: Sporty Day (jerseys or athletic wear)

Thursday, October 6: Color Rush Day (dress in one color of your choice)

Friday, October 7 Park Pride Day (black and orange)

St. Louis Park Homecoming Information ~ Friday, October 7

Friday, October 7

*4:30 PM ~ Homecoming Parade

*5:00-7:00 PM ~ Food Trucks

-Central Community Center

-Photo opportunities with the Oriole

*7:00 PM ~ Football Game, 7:00 PM

Reminders:

-Any child in 8th grade or below must be accompanied by a paying adult who is responsible for the child. The child must be in the bleachers unless with the accompanying adult.

-No bags, backpacks or outside food/drink will be allowed in the football stadium.

-No reentry.

-There is no cash ticket sales and no refunds. Buy your tickets by clicking here.

Talent Development K-2 Family Connect Opportunity

When? Thursday, September 29 from 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM TONIGHT!

Where? Aquila Elementary Room 127 (Open House Style)

Who? K, 1, 2 Students are invited to bring their families to share their learning in Talent Development.

***PLEASE - Click here for information about

Talent Development from Marriah Foudray

Operation Recess ~ Pros of the Rope

This is week #2 of Operation Recess from Pros of the Rope, sponsored by Aquila PTO with the support of SLP Family Services Collaborative. Coach Jonny brought the flavor of football to this week's recess periods, where students alternated playing offense and defense. There were smiles and high fives all around as these first graders took turns dominating the field!

Pari, Adrian, Carter, and Lydia in action!

Book Fair Information & Volunteers Needed

Stop by the AQ PTO Scholastic Book Fair Fundraiser!

TONIGHT! Thursday, September 29 ~ 3:00 to 7:30 PM

Friday, September 30 ~ 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Online Store will open on September 29 for purchases.

Volunteers are still needed to help run the book fair.

Please click here to sign up to help. Thank you!

School Picture Day Information ~ Volunteers Needed

Parent/Guardian Picture Day Volunteers play an essential role in helping our school and students have a successful Picture Day. In return, you will receive a coupon toward the purchase of their child's portrait package. If you would like to volunteer please email Brizeida at arellano.brizeida@slpschools.org with your availability.

Picture Day volunteers are needed throughout the day on

Tuesday, October 4th from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Click on the flyers above for Lifetouch link to order pictures or click here.

Volunteer Opportunity ~ Lunchroom help

Please consider helping out in the Aquila Cafeteria. We are looking for parents and guardians to help keep tables clean and engage with students.

Click here to sign up to help during October!

New slots available! THANK YOU!

Aquila Give$ Spotlight

Last spring, donations to Aquila Give$ funded an excursion to Children's Theatre Company for the entire fourth grade. Vika, Aaliyah, Faiza, and their classmates saw a production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. This year's Aquila Give$ fundraiser will take place in November.

Aquila PTO ~ Parent, Teacher Organization

The mission of the Aquila Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is to enhance the educational experience of all Aquila students and support all Aquila community and staff through fundraising and community events.

AQ PTO INFORMATION ~ LINKS:

GET INVOLVED ~ LINKS:

*Volunteer Interest Form

*Book Fair Volunteer SignUpGenius

*Family Directory - Add Your Info

*Meeting - Monday, October 17, 6:30 PM

*Parkway Pizza Fundraiser - Wednesday, October 12

Seeds Feeds Information

The Seeds Feeds Aquila Urban Farm

is closing for the season.

Click here for the Seeds Feeds website

for information about Seeds Feeds and

food resource opportunities all year round.

Familias Latinas High School SLP Facebook Page ~ Carmen Rudin

¿QUIÉNES SOMOS?

Familias Latinas High School SLP, disculpen el nombre tan largo, pero al igual que muchos latinos

nos bautizaron de esa forma.

Esta página nació de la necesidad de comunicar información relevante para la comunidad latina de nuestras escuelas totalmente en español. Se trata de alcanzar a todos de una forma práctica y rápida, porque comprendemos que el tiempo libre es un lujo que pocas veces nos podemos dar.

Sólo les pido que sigan la página o se hagan nuestros amigos y de esa forma se enteren de actividades y eventos en todas nuestras escuelas.

Saludos Cordiales,

Carmen Rudin

Comunicadora Multicultural

Escuelas Públicas de St. Louis Park

Tel. 952-836-7237 rudin.carmen@slpschools.org

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064418329886

Vehicle Fair ~ Saturday, October 1

Kids Place Childcare ~ School Release Days Information

Kids Place is open for full-day fun from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on many non-school days. The cost is $52 per day. The online registration deadline is two weeks prior to the date of

the release day and the first day of winter and spring break.

● Thursday, October 20, & 21, 2022 - deadline to register October 6

● Friday, November 4, 2022 - deadline to register October 21

● Wednesday, November 23, 2022 - deadline to register November 9

● Friday, December 2, 2022 - deadline to register November 18

● December 22, 27, 28, 29, 2022 - deadline to register December 8

● Friday, January 27, 2023 - deadline to register January 13, 2023

● Friday, February 3, 2023 - deadline to register January 20, 2023

● Friday, February 17, 2023 - deadline to register February 3, 2023

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

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

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/kids-place/ and then add the registration for

the non-school days at the student’s school location.

Shout Out Loud Wellness Fair ~ Saturday, October 1

St. Louis Park Public School families are invited to join us on Saturday, October 1 for a family-friendly event at the ROC at the Rec Center in St. Louis Park promoting mental health and wellness in our community. This event will run from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM and is free for all. Watch great entertainment and interact with community organizations. Be sure to stop by the St. Louis Park Public Schools booth highlighting the unique role schools play in promoting mental health and social-emotional wellness. Visit shoutoutloudmn.com for more information.