December 14, 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 12/10/2023

Primary Years Program (PYP)

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) PYP was introduced in 1997. The PYP was developed through the vision and effort, sustained over ten years, of the former International Schools Curriculum Project (ISCP). The goal was to produce a common curriculum framework, for students in the 3-12 age range, which would provide continuity of learning and support the development of international-mindedness and action.

In what way is the PYP similar to the MYP, DP, and CP?

All the IB programmes include four foundational and interrelated elements: international mindedness, the IB learner profile, a broad, balanced, conceptual and connected curriculum and approaches to teaching and learning. 

How is the PYP different from the MYP, DP and CP?

While the curriculum models for the MYP, DP and CP are interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary in nature, the PYP is transdisciplinary. Recognizing how young children learn, the PYP model moves learning across, between and beyond disciplines/subjects to learn through six big transdisciplinary themes.

Who offers the PYP?

The PYP is offered at schools in over 127 countries, including public, private and international schools. There are 2,275 schools offering the PYP worldwide, including 25 in Minnesota (3 in St. Louis Park).

Source: https://www.ibo.org/programmes/primary-years-programme/key-facts-about-the-pyp/

In partnership, 



Anne LaLonde Laux

Districtwide International Baccalaureate (IB) - Primary Years (Elementary) Coordinator 

lalondelaux.anne@slpschools.org - 952-928-6642

Important Dates

* Click HERE for 2023-24 At-A-Glance Calendar*

December 12 ~ 1st and 2nd Grade families come play music 4:30-5:30pm

December 14 ~ 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade families come play music 4:30-5:30pm

December 22 to January 1 ~ NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)

December 26 ~ Christmas

December 26 to January 1 ~ Kwanzaa

January 1 ~ New Year's Day

Monday, January 15 ~ No School (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

Friday, January 26 ~ No School (Grading/Reporting Day)

*Click HERE for St Louis Park City Calendar*

PTO Events

Meal Menus

Menu's in Spanish

Menu's in English

Menu's in Somali

Peter Hobart Winter Youth Enrichment Programs

ArtVentures Club

From a vibrant pop art dog to fascinating art history and a powerful unicorn, there's so much to learn and love.

Wednesdays, Jan. 24-Feb.28 

2:15-3:45 p.m.

$130

Pet Shop with Kidcreate Studio

Kids will create pets of all shapes and sizes. At this camp, we will work with clay, paint, and draw too!          

Thursdays, Mar. 7-28  

2:15-3:15 p.m.

$77

Grandmasters of Chess

Each class students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into their chess games. Each class ends with students playing 20-30 minutes of chess. 

Tuesdays, Jan. 30-Mar. 19

2:15-3:15 p.m.

$119

YEP Club Invention: Flight Sight

Flight Sight offers children insight and inspiration from inventors who have made human flight possible, from the first attempts at manned flight through space exploration. 

Tuesdays, Jan. 23-Mar. 12   

2:15-3:30 p.m.

Pick your price: $49/$59/$69/$79

Theatre: Happily Ever After Top Chef

Greetings elves, witches, dwarves, and magical beasts to this week’s episode of “Happily Ever After’s Top Chef.” We will rehearse the play, actors will help to create props, wear fun costumes, and perform!

Thursdays, Jan. 11-Feb. 15

2:15-3:15 p.m.

$105

YEP Lego Club

We will have weekly challenges and even build a Lego kit together as a club (which the students will get to choose)!

Mondays, Jan. 22-Mar. 18   

2:15-3:30 p.m.

Pick your price: $29/$39/$49/$59

District News

Help Review What is Taught in Classrooms: Join the District Instructional Programs Advisory Council (DIPAC)

Want to help review what is taught in St. Louis Park Public Schools classrooms? We invite families to apply to join the District Instructional Programs Advisory Council (DIPAC). You do not need any educational background to join. The Committee will review the process of our curricular and instructional program offerings.

• Apply by December 22, 2023
• No background required (just your interest to participate!)
• Seeking diverse perspectives
• Attend approximately 4 meetings (1.5 hours each)

DIPAC will strive to reflect the racial, gender, language, and ability balance of the school district and will actively recruit participants from underrepresented groups.

Learn more about DIPAC and what we hope to do.

National Day of Racial Healing



The National Day of Racial Healing is an opportunity for children, teens, neighbors and community members to learn about each other’s diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. All are invited to participate in the community conversation. This event is free and open to all ages. Registration opens, December 13.

Come play music with your Students!-Dec 12th and 14th

Come play music with your students here at Peter Hobart 4:30-5:30pm:

December 12th: Families of 1st and 2nd graders are invited to come in and listen to their student's composition played on the xylophones/glockenspiels!

December 14th: Families of students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are invited to come in and learn some ukulele, taught by the students themselves!

Peter Hobart Proud

Five Fabulous Fifth Graders- Anne LaLonde Laux

Peter Hobart PTO

Dine for Dollars!

Join us for a fantastic Mexican meal! Throughout the school year, Mexico City Cafe will donate 5% of all purchases to Peter Hobart. So, eat up and dine for dollars! See menu HERE

2023 - 2024 PH PTO Events

Winter Book Fair - Jan 31st & Feb 1st* (to be confirmed)

PH Family Meet-Up (Bingo!) - Thurs. Feb 1st 6 -7:30pm* (to be confirmed)

Pizza & PTO General Meeting – February TBD, 6:00pm

Black History Month Celebration – Feb TBD

Imagination Fair – March TBD

PH Family Meet-Up (April Activity TBD)

Spring Book Fair – April TBD

Earth Day Event at Westwood Nature Center, Fri April 26th, 6:30 -8pm

Pizza & PTO General Meeting – May TBD, 6:00pm

Spring Carnival – Fri May 3rd 

Last Day of School Celebration – Thurs June 7th

If you would like to get involved, please email peterhobartpto@gmail.com

• 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. 

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