April 20, 2023

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 April 17th

Who do We Want to Be?

 International Baccalaureate attributes to strive toward as global citizens

Below is week two of Learner Profile attribute/traits of the day. The last 6-10 attributes are listed. Continue to take time as a family to reflect on these traits to cultivate and bring awareness of who we are and who we want to be helps us as we work to make the world a better, more just and more peaceful place. 

Day 6: Open-minded

How do I regularly challenge my thinking?  How might I open my heart and mind to learning about other perspectives, cultures, stories, and or experiences?

Day 7: Caring

How do we find ways of seeing those around us? How might we support those in need?

Day 8: Risk Takers/Courageous

Do I act with courage and curiosity?  How can I be purposeful about exploring new ideas, experiences, and opportunities?

Day 9: Balanced

Does my schedule nurture my physical, mental, and emotional well-being?  What are my areas of strength and areas for growth?

Day 10: Reflective

What is something you know or have learned about yourself, your family, the world?  How might you continue to create time and space for reflection?

Anne LaLonde Laux

IB Curriculum Coordinator

Thursday, April 20th ~ MCA Reading Testing 5th Grade

Wednesday, April 19 - April 20 ~ Spring Book Fair, Peter Hobart 2:15-6pm

Thursday, April 20 ~ Children's Book Author Visit, Peter Hobart 12:30-1:30pm

Monday, April 24 ~ All District Orchestra Festival, High School Gymnasium 7pm

Monday, April 24 - April 28 ~ MCA Math and Reading Testing 3rd,4th and 5th Grade

Monday, May 1- May 5 ~ MCA Science Testing 5th Grade

Tuesday, May 2 ~ PTO Meeting and Pizza party, Peter Hobart 6:00-8:00pm

Friday, May 5 ~ Peter Hobart Spring Carnival, Peter Hobart 5:00-8:00pm

Tuesday, May 9 ~ Elder Wisdom Children's Song Peter Hobart, Middle School 6:30pm

Friday, May 12 ~ The Jungle Book Performance, Peter Hobart 7:00pm

Saturday, May 13 ~ The Jungle Book Performance, Peter Hobart 2:00pm and 7:00pm

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

Click HERE

MCA Testing

Testing this year will be on April 24-28 for 3rd and 4th graders. This will include the math and the reading tests. Our 5th graders will take the reading test April 17-20, the math April 24-28, and the science test May 1-5. Typically, we will test no more than one hour a day. For questions about the MCA tests, please contact Thomas Odermatt (odermatt.thomas@slpschools.org)

Families and residents can pick up the printed City-District calendar at St. Louis Park City Hall and all St. Louis Park Public Schools schools. In the interest to be fiscally responsible, we'd like to understand if families find value in having the upcoming 2023-2024 calendar printed and available to them. 

Please fill out this 1 minute survey so we can better estimate the number of calendars to print. 

• English Survey
• Spanish Survey 
• Somali Survey

Yearbook Orders

Get your yearbook orders in! We are still accepting orders for the yearbook! Click HERE

Book Fair 04/19/23 - 04/20/23

Children's Book Author Visit 04/20/23

Local author of the Astrid & Apollo series, V.T. Bidania, will be visiting

1-3rd graders at Peter Hobart on Thursday, April 20th from 12:30pm-1:30pm She was born in Laos and grew up in St.Paul. Her series follows a Hmong family living in Minnesota, and includes Hmong words, foods, and traditions. Her writing is great for

emerging chapter book readers and the illustrations are fun and colorful!

More info at www.vtbidania.com.

Families welcome to attend, and stop by our BOGO

book fair afterward!

Grades 4-12 District Orchestra Festival 04/24/23

This concert is a showcase of our entire orchestra program in SLP, spanning grades 4-12. It is an opportunity for our Elementary students to perform in a large setting with all of the other elementary Orchestra students in the district, as well as being able to see the older grades perform more challenging music, and the additional music offerings in Middle School and High School such as our Chamber Orchestras.



• ALL 4th and 5th graders need to arrive at 6:00 PM for tuning, seating, and rehearsal, prior to the concert.  

• Students need to bring their instruments, music, and a folding music stand from home.



• Concert attire for Orchestra concerts is formal Black and White. Traditionally, this has meant Black pants and a White shirt (Button-up, polo, or t-shirt without logos), however Students may choose to wear an outfit which is all black or all white, such as a dress, or a suit if they so choose. 

PTO Pizza Party/ Meeting 05/02/2023

You are invited to our Peter Hobart PTO Pizza Party on Tuesday May 2nd, 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Peter Hobart!

Come enjoy a pizza dinner as a family at 6pm.

At 6:30pm, kids will play and parents will join the PTO Session. 

Join us in person or by Zoom for the meeting (6:30pm - 8:00pm)

Free school-age childcare included. Somali and Spanish translators available.

Please join us to learn, connect, and engage with our PH community of parents. Your voice matters and we are eager to meet you!

Agenda:

Welcome 

PTO Reintroduction 

Parent Input Update & Poll Questions

School Specials Presentations (Talent Development, Music)

School Update / Answers to Parents’ Questions

PTO Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities

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Details: Tuesday May 2nd * 6:00pm Pizza & 6:30pm-8:00pm PTO Meeting *

 Peter Hobart Cafeteria or Zoom: https://slpschools-org.zoom.us/j/84451550765

Questions: peterhobartPTO@gmail.com * Mary Lee: 612-710-9718

Need Transportation? Call Kelly Brown to coordinate: 952-928-6584

There will be a Somali and Spanish interpreter available for families.

Peter Hobart Carnival 05/05/23

Peter Hobart's Elder Wisdom Children's Song 05/09/23

Disney Musicals The Jungle Book 05/12- 05/13/2023

Showtimes:

When: May 12 at 7:00pm; May 13 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Where: Peter Hobart Elementary 

Purchase tickets online HERE

$9.00 for adults, $5.00 students; kids under 5 free; SLP Staff $5.00

Honoring the Youth Powwow 05/20/23

The St. Louis Park community is invited to the Honoring the Youth Powwow taking place on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC) in St. Louis Park, 12-6 p.m. The grand entry will take place at 1 p.m. and the powwow will include dancing, drumming, honoring ancestors, and food and vendors. 

The Honoring the Youth Powwow is presented by the St. Louis Park Public Schools' American Indian Parent Advisory Council and the High School's Youth Intertribal Council.

SLP District Article

Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 16 - 22

April 16-22, 2023 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week. As volunteers are recognized across our nation, we’d like to thank our own community of volunteers. 

Over 100 people, both community members and parents, are volunteering in our schools this year. Thanks to each and every one of you for being a source of support for our students and staff. Our district acknowledges you for the important role you play helping children feel seen and heard so their brilliance can shine. All of us in the school community are grateful for your commitment to our students.

SLP District Article

SLP Athletic Hall of Fame - Nominations Open!

Do you know someone who was a great athlete or coach for the Orioles? Or someone who has spent their life committed to Orioles sports? We are currently taking nominations for our next SLP Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet in the spring of 2024. The process only takes 2-3 minutes and you are welcome to nominate multiple people.

• Athletes: To be eligible, the SLP athlete must have graduated from St Louis Park High School at least 10 years prior to being nominated, except in extraordinary circumstances as determined by the committee.
• Coaches: An SLP coach that has demonstrated exceptional leadership, character and athletic achievement during his/her involvement at St Louis Park High School.
• Lifetime Achievement: A person who has given meritorious service or has been a loyal friend and supporter of the SLP Athletic Program.

Nominate form - due September 1, 2023

SLP District Article

Kids Place School Age Child Care - Registration Open for 2023-2024 School Year

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

Summer Learning Academy Preschool (Entering K Fall 2023) - Free Program

We are pleased to offer two FREE summer school classes for children who have little to no preschool experience at Peter Hobart along with the Summer Learning Academy program for kids K-5. Here is some important information:

• Each class will be taught by a licensed teacher and a paraprofessional
• Class runs from 8:00-12:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday
• Dates: 6/19-8/3 (no class the week of July 4th)
• Maximum of 14 kids per class
• Breakfast, lunch, and transportation provided
• Priority spots are given to students who have no preschool experience
• For children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2023

SLP District Article:

DECA partners with American Red Cross to host Community Blood Drive

DECA will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on May 10, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at St. Louis Park High School inside the Fieldhouse.

For more information or to make an appointment to donate, sign up online at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code, orioles.

SLP Online Meal Menus

My School Menus - English

My School Menus - Spanish

My School Menus - Somali

2023 PTO Events:

Spring Book Fair – April 19th – 20th

PTO General Meeting and Pizza Party – May 2nd, 6:00pm

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!
• 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. 
• 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.

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