May 11, 2023

Aquila Joy

Kevin Jones, Adaptive Physical Education Teacher, organized a bowling field trip for students to Texa-Tonka Lanes.

Fun was had by all!

During a classroom auction activity, Fifth Graders pooled their auction winnings together to get a Lego set for their classmate

who loves Legos.

María Graver, Aquila Principal

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

Olivia Tolzin, Aquila Assistant Principal

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

Aquila Possible Boundary Changes ~ Meeting Recap Link

On Tuesday, May 2, our community held an initial meeting to discuss possible boundary changes for Aquila, beginning in the 2024-25 school year. The information that was shared is linked below. Our next discussion will be held at Aquila on Monday, May 15 at the AQ PTO Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Aquila Cafeteria.



Posibles Cambios Territoriales de Aquila

Aquila Possible Boundary Changes

Friday, May 12 ~ Carnival, 4:00-8:00 PM Tomorrow!

Monday, May 15 ~ AQ PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM

Thursday, May 18 ~ Fourth Grade Elders' Wisdom Event at the Middle School, 6:30 PM

Thursday, May 25 ~ Second Grade Talent Development Showcase, 5:00-7:00 PM

Monday, May 29 ~ No School

Wednesday, May 31 ~ Health. Moves. Minds. AQ Phy Ed Fundraiser Ends

Thursday, June 1 ~ Fifth Grade IB Exhibition, 6:00-8:00 PM

Friday, June 2 ~ Field Day

Tuesday, June 6 ~ Variety Show

Wednesday, June 7 ~ Fifth Grade Celebration of Learning, 12:45 PM

Thursday, June 8 ~ Last Day of School

Thursday, June 15 ~ ASD Family Meetup, 6:00 PM, Aquila Library Media Center

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

Field Day Parent/Guardian Lunch Info

As in past years, family members attending Field Day at Aquila (Friday, June 2) are welcome to purchase a meal and join our picnic lunches. This year's lunch is $5.00 and will include a beef hot dog or WOW! butter sandwich, chips, fruit, carrot snacks and milk.

Please email stewart.mia@slpschools.org by Friday, May 26th, if you would like to purchase Aquila's lunch for yourself on Field Day.

Please include:

• Your name
• Your child's name
• Their teacher's name
• Your choice of Beef Hot Dog or Wow Butter Sandwich

When you arrive, you will check in and pay for your lunches.

Carnival Start Time Info!

4:00 start:

Free Fun @ cafeteria 

Food Trucks 

Cotton Candy 

Popcorn

5:00 start:

Free Games @ classrooms

Raffle baskets @ gym

Silent auction @ gym

Behind The Scenes Carnival Action

Mrs. Williams’ 4th graders helped design and draw ‘thank you’ signs and logos for some of our many Carnival silent auction donors. See their work tomorrow near the front doors! 

Charles, Rose & Lily helped paint a new Carnival game - a Lollipop Tree! Come play this and 14 other fun games for free at the Carnival tomorrow night (games open at 5:00). Fill up your free Game Card to win a grand prize! 

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER AT THE CARNIVAL! THANK YOU!

Health. Moves. Minds. ~ Physical Education Fundraiser

Health. Moves. Minds. is Aquila's annual Physical Education fundraiser. Not only does it raise funds for PE equipment at Aquila, Health. Moves. Minds. also allows us to direct funds to a charity of our choice. This year we chose Special Olympics of Minnesota to honor our students with different abilities and to celebrate Aquila being a Special Olympics Unified Champion School. Health. Moves. Minds. lessons in Phy Ed class emphasize social-emotional health as a vital part of physical health & well-being.

This year, our goal is to raise a total of $2,000 via Health. Moves. Minds. If we reach that goal, 

PE teacher Mr. Roberts (a known Packers fan!) has agreed to be duct taped to the gym wall with purple & yellow duct tape and a sign that says, "Mr. Roberts = Biggest Vikings Fan!" 

The fundraiser ends May 31st. 

Become a Fundraiser Champion by creating your own fundraiser page at HealthMovesMinds.org. Then share your Fundraiser Champion page via email and social media with family, friends, neighbors, and others. Funds raised by Fundraiser Champions will be added to Aquila's fundraiser total. Watch Aquila's progress online and at school as we strive for our goal!

Lost & Found

Items in the Lost & Found will be donated on Friday, May 26.

If you are coming to the Carnival tomorrow, Friday, May 12,

check out the Lost & Found. It is near the Cafeteria.

Tool of the Week ~ Triangle

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 move tool called, Triangle.

-From the Star position, turn one foot out and reach your arm down as you reach your other arm up hight.

-Stay there for 3-5 breaths.

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

*Cafeteria Lunchroom Help Link

District News ~

Share the Mic Podcast Class of 2023 Series: Avery Filley

Click here to check out our six-week miniseries featuring graduates from the Class of 2023. Avery is a hands-on learner and talks about getting the opportunities to become who she wants for the future. Avery is converting her machinist internship into a full time job after high school!

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