Aquila Communicator

December 21, 2023

Greetings ~

As a community that loves to work and play together, we have had a great week leading up to Winter Break. We hope that you enjoy the coming days with your children, and look forward to having them back with us on Tuesday, January 2.

Mrs. Foudray sends gratitude for the shoe box donations. We have enough!

Paz,

Marìa & Olivia

María Graver, Aquila Principal

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

Olivia Tolzin, Aquila Assistant Principal

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

Library Creations ~

Geo Boards

Aquila Staff Curling Event

at Brookview

Aquila Gives Teacher Student Experience ~ Terrariums

Staff Fun Day ~

Dress Like Mrs. Kelly Day

Creature Wall Fun in Ms. Anderson's Class

Key Dates

Friday, December 22 ~ No School TOMORROW, Winter Break Begins

Monday, December 25-Monday, January 1 ~ No School, Winter Break

Tuesday, January 2 ~ School resumes

Monday, January 8 ~ ASD Family Meetup, AQ Library, 6:00-7:30 PM

Wednesday, January 10 ~ Dine Out for Aquila - Parkway Pizza

Friday, January 12 ~ Imagination Fair Registration Deadline - Click Here

Monday, January 15 ~ No School

Wednesday, January 17 ~ Imagination Fair, 6:30-7:30 PM

Saturday, January 20 ~ Sledding Party, 12:00-2:00 PM

Monday, January 22 ~ Dine Out for Aquila - Panera

Monday, January 22 ~ AQ PTO Meeting, 6:00 PM

Friday, January 26 ~ No School

Monday, January 29 ~ AQ PTO LTD Brewing Night

Friday, February 2 ~ No School

Thursday, February 8 ~ Whole School Field Trip to Middle School for AQ Musical

Thursday, February 15 ~ Family Connect Times, 2:30-6:30 PM

Friday, February 16 ~ No School, Family Connect Times, 7:30AM-3:30 PM

Monday, February 19 ~ No School

Five Fabulous Aquila Fifth Graders

Aquila Happenings

Councilperson Rog Visits 4th Grade

The 4th grade students have been exploring the interconnectedness of human made systems and communities in their IB planner, How We Organize Ourselves.

In order to bring this concept down to the local level, St, Louis Park Councilperson Margaret Rog visited our classrooms and educated our students on how they can get involved in their community and the types of decisions that local leaders can make. The students had great questions and left with the knowledge that they can grow up to become our next community leaders!

During Library Media time, first graders did a color mixing activity where they used watercolor paint and droppers to make new colors on cotton balls.

First graders have been exploring art concepts during their IB planner, How We Express Ourselves.

AQ PTO Events

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

AQ PTO Email Signup & Volunteer Interest Form - Click here

AQ Dine Out Nights For Aquila - Click here

**Click here for Lunchroom Volunteer Opportunities for January 2024**

District News ~

Get Involved With The Superintendent Selection Process

The School Board initiated the superintendent search and is seeking your input through two avenues:

Virtual Q & A with MSBA (MN School Board Association) on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM.

Join on Zoom
Session recorded and posted on the district’s YouTube
Submit anonymous questions in advance by Tuesday, January 3 at noon
Questions accepted during the session via the chat box
A recording will be available on the district’s YouTube

2. Anonymous Superintendent Search Survey will be coming soon!

Accessible in English, Spanish, and Somali
Hard copies are at the district office
Deadline for responses: Thursday, January 18, 2024
MSBA will present a summary to the School Board

For inquiries, contact Barb Dorn, MSBA Director of Leadership Development and Executive Search, at 507-508-5501. Thank you for your interest in the superintendent search process!

District News ~

Special Education Paraprofessional Opportunities

Looking for a way to support your community and make a difference in your child's school district?

St. Louis Park Schools has Special Education Paraprofessional opportunities available. Paraprofessionals provide support to students with a wide variety of disabilities. No evenings or weekends.

Similar work calendar as your child's school calendar. Summers off, with optional employment opportunities if you should desire to work. For job openings, navigate to the St Louis Park Schools Human Resources page. Click here for link.

District News ~ Free At Home COVID tests

Click on the links below for free at home COVID tests.

MDH: Order Your Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests (MN Department of Health)

COVID.Gov: Order Your Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

District News ~

District Instructional Programs Advisory Council (DIPAC)

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 Friday, December 22, 2023 (Tomorrow)
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.

District News ~ 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.

The event is on

Monday, January 15

from 4:00-7:00 PM.

All are invited to participate in the community conversation.

This event is free and open to all ages. Registration is open.

January 2024 A-E Calendar