Aquila Communicator

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August 24, 2023

At Thursday's Playground Opening, Ms. Graver and Mrs. Tolzin thanked our

architect partners and SLP Facilities Director Jim Langevin

for all their help bringing our students' vision to life.

The crowd counted down as Fourth Grader Maurice and

PTO Vice President Saleta Sallet-Cobb cut the ribbon to officially open the playground!

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

Friday, August 25 ~ Popsicles with Principals, 4:30-6:00 PM, TOMORROW!

Kindergarteners & New Families to Aquila, Aquila Playground

Thursday, August 31 ~ Open House (K-5), 4:00-6:00 PM

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

Wednesday, September 6 ~ First Day of School for Kindergarteners

Wednesday, September 6 ~ PTO Donuts with Kindergarten Parents/Guardians

Thursday, September 21 ~ Resource Fair & Fun (Kona Ice!), 4:00-6:00 PM

Monday, September 25 ~ No School, Yom Kippur

Friday, September 29 ~ Aquila School Dance, 5:30-7:30 PM

Tuesday, October 3 ~ Picture Day

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

Aquila Front Office Staff

Ms. Mia is Aquila's Office Assistant. She is looking forward to another year working at Aquila. She also drives the school bus. Outside of Aquila, Ms. Mia loves to be with her grandchildren and family. When she isn't cooking a homemade meal, she loves Jimmy Johns and Caribou.

Mrs. Johnson previously worked in the Library Media Center and is excited to continue to help students, families, and staff as Aquila's Administrative Assistant. When she is not at Aquila, she enjoys traveling, being outside, and completing home projects. She is a fan of all the great restaurants around St. Louis Park.

Aquila Elementary School 952-928-6500

Mia Stewart 952-928-6501

stewart.mia@slpschools.org

Pam Johnson 952-928-6503

johnson.pamela@slpschools.org

Attendance Line

It is important that you call into our attendance line each day that your child is not attending school. Please call 952-928-6507 each day your child will be staying home due to illness or other reasons. Please state your child's name, teacher's name, dates of absence, and reason for absence. Thank you!

Aquila PTO Information

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 Website - Click here

AQ PTO Facebook page - Click here

AQ PTO Calendar - Click here

Stop by the AQ PTO Table on

Thursday, August 31 from 4:00-6:00 PM

when you are at Aquila for the Open House.

Aquila Birthday Treat Policy

At Aquila Elementary School, we ask that you not send food treats with your child to recognize their birthdays. The reasons for this are:

To minimize disruption to the instructional day.
To reduce the contamination of food allergens inside the classroom for students with allergies.
To create an atmosphere of equity among our students.
To minimize sugary or unhealthy treats and their impact on our students during the school day.

Please be assured, classroom teachers will continue to recognize their students’ birthdays in special ways. For instance, teachers may have a special birthday song, birthday dance, birthday necklace or other item to recognize their students’ birthdays. Students will also receive a birthday pencil in recognition of birthdays and half-birthdays (for students with summer birthdays). Parents may opt to donate a puzzle or game to the classroom, or donate a book to the media center or classroom.

Please do NOT send individual food OR non-food items (i.e. pencils, erasers, stickers, etc.) for classmates. If sent, individual items will be returned home with your child.

We thank you for your cooperation as we work together on behalf of all of our children.

Important Information ~ Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

Morning Student DROP-OFF

Opens at 7:28 AM and closes at 7:43 AM.
Pull as far forward as possible, forming two lanes upon entering the parking lot.
Only allow your child(ren) to exit on the passenger side of the vehicle on the sidewalk side only.

Afternoon Student PICK-UP

Please do not arrive prior to 2:05 PM. Dismissal will begin at 2:15 PM.
Pull as far forward as possible, forming two lanes upon entering the parking lot.
Allow your child(ren) to only enter on the passenger side of the vehicle on the sidewalk side.

Fall Youth Enrichment Classes ~ At Aquila

Questions? Contact Kelleen O’Brion at obrion.kelleen@slpschools.org or 952-928-6399

Art:

Draw it!

New school year and ALL NEW art from Young Rembrandts. We’re back with all new amazing drawings. If your kids looking to build skills or develop new techniques, they will love this class.

Thursdays, Sept. 21-Oct. 26, 2:15-3:45 p.m.

5 Sessions: $110

Click here to register now!

Nailed It-Hawaii Challenge

Calling all crafty youngsters with a passion for all things Hawaiian! This class is perfect for unleashing your creative side and powering up on problem-solving skills! Be ready to create rad surfboards, thrilling sculptures, volcanoes that really light up...and so much more.

Tuesdays, Oct. 3-24, 2:15-3:15 p.m.

4 Sessions: $77

Click here to register now!

Winter Celebration Drawing Class

Get ready for Winter Break with Young Rembrandts! Our Cartoon Celebration is a fun afterschool activity perfect for your smart and innovative child.

Thursdays, Nov. 9-Dec. 14 (No Class Nov. 23), 2:15-3:45 p.m.

5 Sessions: $110

Click here to register now!

Chess:

Grandmasters of Chess

In each class, students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into their chess games. Each class sends with students playing 20-30 minutes of chess. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session (a $49 annual value).

Wednesdays, Oct. 11-Dec. 13 (No Class Oct. 18 & Nov. 22), 2:15-3:15 p.m.

8 Sessions: $130

Click here to register now!

Sports:

Flag Football

The Flag football program was created to provide boys and girls in grades K-5 the opportunity to improve their overall fitness in a fun, safe, and playful atmosphere. The 6-week program is structured in one-hour instructional sessions combining fundamental skills instruction and organized competition.

Mondays, Oct. 30-Dec. 4, 2:15-3:15 p.m.

6 Sessions: $99

Click here to register now!

Lacrosse

The Super Sports Club Lacrosse program was created to provide boys and girls in grades K-5 the opportunity to improve their overall fitness in a fun, safe, and playful atmosphere. We teach the fundamental skills of Lacrosse, shooting, catching, passing, and fundamental footwork to provide youth with an enjoyable and educational Lacrosse experience.

Mondays, Sep. 11-Oct. 23, 2:15-3:15 p.m.

6 Sessions: $99

Click here to register now!