August 25th, 2022

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Peter Hobart Community

Meet and Greet Event


Please join us as we welcome all new and returning students, staff, and families to our Peter Hobart Community. 

This will be a time to meet your teachers, classmates, visit classrooms, drop off school supplies and grab a treat!

We look forward to being together!



Thursday, September 1st from 3:30-5:30 PM



Class Placement Letters will be mailed to all students on Monday, August 29th.



2022-2023 School Supply List for Peter Hobart Click Here

We Are Peter Hobart Proud!


Good Bye & Good Luck


We wish Chris Weaver the very best on his next adventure as the Equity and Inclusion Supervisor for Eastern Carver County Public Schools. Thank you for your many years of service to SLP student, staff and families. You will be missed. We are Peter Hobart Proud of You!

2022-2023 Classroom Teachers


Kindergarten

Nicole Daly

Krista Jibben

Nancy Litvack


First Grade

Rachel Lebow

Allison Nikolic

Kristin Thomas


Second Grade

Suzanne Knauf

Nicole Patel

Lynn Searle


Third Grade

Ashley (Hall) Eames

Thomas Kloos

Latrisse Milton

Mychi Nguyen


Fourth Grade

Megan Jones

Robyn Poythress

Tara Wetzel


Fifth Grade

Rachel Hortsch

Meghan Malone

Jill Metil

PowerSchool Public Portal

Our Peter Hobart team is excited to welcome everyone to a new school year. A recent district-wide communication (via email) shared a request for each family to complete forms and update information using the PowerSchool Public Portal.


Please note, all forms will be available on the portal beginning this Monday, August 29. 


Download one of the documents below if you have not already and follow the step-by-step instructions to ensure that your family is ready for the start of the school year. This document will guide you through important forms and steps. 


Instructions in English 

Instructions in Spanish

Instructions in Somali


For the best user experience, log into the PowerSchool Public Portal on a laptop or desktop computer, versus using the PowerSchool mobile app on your smartphone. 


You can add money to school lunch accounts or apply for educational benefits and learn about accessing transportation information. You will also be asked to update phone numbers, address, email addresses, and emergency contacts. It is very important to us and your child's safety that we have the correct information starting the first day of school.

2022-2023 School Supply Kits

Contact Brittany Huempfner with questions: brittanybauer76@hotmail.com

Kari Schwietering, Peter Hobart Principal

952-928-6602 ~ schwietering.kari@slpschools.org

 

Deborah Carson, Peter Hobart Administrative Assistant

952-928-6603 ~ carson.deborah@slpschools.org


Important Dates

Monday, August 29 ~ Class placement letters will be sent in the mail


Thursday, September 1 ~ Meet & Greet for all families, PH Elem., 3:30-5:30 PM


Tuesday, September 6 ~ First Day of School for Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5


Wednesday, September 7 ~ First Day of School for Kindergarteners


Wednesday, September 7 ~ 4th Grade Orchestra Register, MS Cafeteria, 5-7:00 PM


Thursday, September 22 ~ 5th Grade Band Info Night, MS PAC, 6:30-8:00 PM


Friday, September 30 ~ No School


Wednesday, October 5 ~ School Picture Day


Friday, October 7 ~ SLPHS Homecoming Football Game, 7:00 PM


Thursday, October 20 ~ No School


Friday, October 21 ~ No School


Download the 2022-23 Student Academic At-a-Glance Calendar by clicking here

We encourage you to check the school district website as new information is always posted there.

If you have any questions, feel free to call the Peter Hobart Office at 952-928-6600.


Letter Day Calendar

Lunch Menu


Access lunch menu here

Transportation Information

The St. Louis Park Public Schools Transportation Bus Schedules will be available in the Traversa Ride 360 app (click here for directions) starting August 22. This information will include bus number, stop location, and stop times. If you have any questions or concerns please call the SLP Transportation Department at 952-928-6052.


In order to register with Traversa you will need your student's "ID Number" which can be found in PowerSchool. If you need help finding the ID number, email Thomas Odermatt at odermatt.thomas@slpschools.org

2022-23 Application for Educational Benefits

We encourage ALL families to fill out an application for educational benefits for the 2022-23 school year.


For the 2022-23 school year, USDA rules for school meals will return to pre-COVID guidelines. This means that families will need to pay for student meals unless they apply (see below) and qualify for educational benefits. If families complete the form and qualify, your child will be eligible for free or reduced priced meals and other educational benefits (described below).


How to Apply

The application can be filled out in a number of different ways including online through your Wordware or PowerSchool account, or by filling out a paper copy.


Download a paper copy: English | Español | Somali


If you need assistance filling out an Application for Educational Benefits, contact the School Nutrition Department at 952-928-6146.


If you decide to fill out a paper copy, return the completed form to:

Attention: School Nutrition

6425 West 33rd Street

St. Louis Park, MN 55426


Families can also attach a completed form in an email to woelffer.jodie@slpschools.org.

22-23 SLP High School Home Athletic

Event Admission Information

Beginning this fall, all home SLP HS athletic events where admission is charged, cash will no longer be accepted. You can purchase your tickets using the following link ONLINE TICKETINGor there will be QR codes at each event location. 


Please remember that all students that are younger than Grade 9 will need to be accompanied by a paying adult to be admitted into SLPHS home events. SLP HS students will still have free admission to home regular season events, but will need to secure their ticket for each event via the link or QR code and entering their student ID number into the promo code area.


Beginning Band Information Night - Fifth Grade

When: Thursday, September 22nd - 6:30-8:00 PM

Where: SLP Middle School Performing Arts Center


Starting in 5th grade, all students have the opportunity to join band class and learn a new instrument. During the first few weeks of school all students will have the opportunity to meet the band teacher, Ms. Bertram, and try out different instruments to find the one they will play in band class. The instrument options in 5th grade band include: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, and Percussion.


The band information night is the time for families to meet the band teacher, learn about participation and expectation in band class, instrument rental and access options, and sign-up for optional private lessons. Additionally, more information will be shared in the first few weeks of school about instrument selection and registration. 


For any questions, please contact Emilie Bertram at bertram.emilie@slpschools.org

SLP Community Education

Outdoor Free Family Movie Nights

Saturday, August 27 - 7:50 PM Wolfe Park ~ Moana

Saturday, September 10 - 7:30 PM Aquila Park ~ Encanto

Saturday, September 17 - 7:30 PM Minikahda Vista Park ~ Spiderman No Way Home

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. 
  • 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.

Stay connected to the Peter Hobart PTO through the Weebly Website at:
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Kari Schwietering, Principal


6500 W. 26th Street

St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Phone: 952-928-6600

Attendance: 952-928-6604

Fax: 952-928-6643


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