Aquila Communicator

August 25, 2022

Aquila Families,

Our Aquila 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.

Thank you for your partnership in completing these necessary forms! We look forward to seeing you at our Meet & Greet (open house) on Thursday, September 1 from 3:30-5:30 PM!

See you soon!

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

Key Dates

Friday, August 26 ~ Class placement letters will be sent in the mail

Thursday, September 1 ~ Meet & Greet for all families, 3:30-5:30 PM - More info forthcoming!

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 ~ Fourth Grade Orchestra Registration, MS Cafeteria, 5:00-7:00 PM

Tuesday, September 20 ~ AQ Family Resource Fair, 5:30-8:00 PM

Thursday, September 22 ~ Fifth Grade Band Info Night, MS Performing Arts Center, 6:30-8:00 PM

Thursday, September 29 ~ Aquila School Dance, 5:30-8:00 PM

Friday, September 30 ~ No School

Tuesday, October 4 ~ School Picture Day

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

Thursday, October 20 ~ No School

Friday, October 21 ~ No School

Wednesday, November 2 ~ School Picture Day, Retakes

Bus 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 on or after August 22.

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 number, email Joanne Bongaarts at bongaarts.joanne@slpschools.org.

Aquila Urban Farm Volunteer Opportunities & Seeds Feeds Dinners

Volunteers Needed!

Please click this link to see how you can help with the Aquila Urban Farm and Seeds Feeds Dinners. Thank you!

Special Harvest Festival

Tuesday, August 30

5:00-7:00 PM

Seeds Feeds Volunteer

AQ Graduate, Molly!

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 TICKETING, or 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.

2022-2023 Application for Education Benefits Now Available

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 and send it to woelffer.jodie@slpschools.org.

Save The Date - Beginning Band Information Night - Fifth Graders

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