June 8, 2023

Aquila Families,

Good luck to our Fifth Graders as they head to the St. Louis Park Middle School next year!

Thank you to the entire Aquila Community for a fabulous year. Have a wonderful and safe summer! We look forward to seeing you in the fall.

Paz,

MarÍa & Olivia

María Graver, Aquila Principal

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

Olivia Tolzin, Aquila Assistant Principal

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

Fifth Graders had their Celebration of Learning yesterday afternoon!

Congratulations to all the 94 Fifth Graders!

Thursday, June 8 ~ Last Day of School - TODAY!

Week of June 12 ~ Progress Reports mailed to families

Thursday, June 15 ~ ASD Family Meetup, 6:00 PM, Aquila Front Stone Circle

Sunday, June 18 ~ Juneteenth Celebration, SLP ROC, 1:00-4:00 PM

Thursday, July 13 ~ ASD Family Meetup, 6:00 PM, Aquila Front Stone Circle

Thursday, August 3 ~ ASD Family Meetup, 6:00 PM, Aquila Front Stone Circle

Tuesday, September 5 ~ First Day of School for Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Wednesday, September 6 ~ First Day of School for Kindergarteners

Monday, September 5 ~ No School, Yom Kippur

Tuesday, October 17 ~ Family Connect Times (2:30-6:30 PM)

Wednesday, October 18 ~ No School - Family Connect Times (7:30 AM - 3:30 PM)

Thursday, October 19 ~ No School - MEA

Friday, October 20 ~ No School - MEA

Remembering Lobsang Tharchin

Mrs. Haen's Kindergarteners remembered their classmate Lobsang Tharchin with a theatrical presentation "Away But Never Gone" by Nicki Mehta. The class gathered

with family and friends this spring to share their production.

Aquila students watched the recording during the Variety Show.

Click here to see the presentation.

Please enjoy watching and be gentle with the Sunflower House growing outside Aquila in his memory.

Aquila Happenings

Fifth Grade Exhibition Evening

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Fifth Grade Exhibition Evening

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Baile Folklorico ~ Field Day Opening Ceremonies

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Field Day Fun

Click here for more photos from AQ Volunteer,

Joe Stevens

Run, Run, Run

Variety Show

Crosby -

Doing his Bird sounds.

Click to watch.

Fourth Graders teaching the

audience Dr. Jean's Banana Dance/Song.

Click to watch.

Health. Moves. Minds. ~ Fundraiser Recap

Aquila PE Teacher Mr Roberts would like to thank everyone for their support of the Health. Moves. Mind. Fundraiser.

As you may remember a goal was set that if Aquila raised more than $2,000 then Mr. Roberts (a known Packers fan) would be duct taped to the gym wall with purple & yellow duct tape. The goal was met! $2,176 was raised.

Unfortunately, Mr. Roberts had Covid this week so Mr. Adam (another known Packers fan) saved Mr. Roberts and got the SKOL treatment instead during the Variety Show on Tuesday. Thank you to everyone who helped with the event.

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Aquila Community Garden and Urban Farm ~ Volunteer Opportunities

Whether you have a green thumb or want to find something to pull you outdoors this summer, consider volunteering at your leisure in the Aquila Community Urban Farm!

The garden relies on the Aquila community! Click on the links below to help!

Aquila Garden Weeding

Aquila Vegetable and Herb Garden Watering

Aquila Native Garden Watering

St. Louis Park Community Member, Kristy Burgeson will be coordinating the season, help is ALWAYS welcome.

Questions? info@aquilapto.com

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:

*Website

*Facebook

*Send an email



GET INVOLVED ~ LINKS:

*Volunteer Interest Form

SUMMER PARKWAY PIZZA

FUNDRAISER NIGHTS:

Wednesday, June 14

Wednesday, July 12

Wednesday, August 9

St. Louis Park Hennepin County Library Summer Info

The Hennepin County St. Louis Park Library will be having programming for school aged youth every Friday afternoon starting Friday, June 23 thru Friday, Aug 25. 

Additionally, we will have two specialty programming on Saturdays

for all ages – Taiko Drumming (Saturday, July 22) and Llamas at the Library (Saturday, Aug 5)!

Check out these videos created by HCL staff have created videos!

Beginner chapter book recommendations

Middle grade book recommendations

YA book recommendations

Check out the HCL Summer Learning webpage for more reading suggestions, events, and more.

District News ~ Juneteenth

All Summer Programs will begin on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.



SLP Closed on Monday, June 19, 2023 in observance of Juneteenth

Please be aware that Juneteenth (Monday, June 19, 2023) is a federal and state holiday and that St. Louis Park Public Schools will be closed, including summer programming, Kids Place and other school-related activities on this day. We look forward to welcoming students to summer programs beginning Tuesday, June 20. 

What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth recognizes the historical pronouncement of the abolition of slavery on June 19, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation was said to have been first publicly read in Texas by Union soldiers.

Why didn’t we know sooner that SLP would be closed on Juneteenth? Recent Minnesota legislation established Juneteenth as a state holiday. Minnesota school districts received notice of this change on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, and the Minnesota Department of Education advised that schools cannot hold classes or programs, school board meetings, athletic practices and competitions, and other school-related activities. 

All SLP summer programs will begin on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Families enrolled in summer programs previously scheduled will be notified of any potential refunds, credits or rescheduling plans.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility with this change.

District News ~ Community Education Senior Resource Event

Community Education will be holding the second annual Senior Resource Event for older adults, seniors, caregivers, family and friends. Find out more from community organizations on Tuesday, June 13

from 1:00-4:00 PM at the Lenox Community Center.

María Graver, Principal

Olivia Tolzin, Assistant Principal

8500 West 31st Street

St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Phone: 952-928-6500

Fax: 952-928-6466

graver.maria@slpschools.org

tolzin.olivia@slpschools.org

aq.slpschools.org