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Greetings Families,
We are looking forward to seeing you at Family Connect time tonight and tomorrow.
The IB Primary Years Programme has so much to offer our community. There's something for everyone to learn, from A to Z! The creative bulletin board pictured below was designed by one of our staff, Lara Rosenblum.
What would you say about Aquila School and the Primary Years Programme from A to Z? We would love to see your brilliant thinking!
Paz,
Olivia & María
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Thursday, February 16 ~ 3:00-7:00 PM Conferences ~ Tonight!
Thursday, February 16 ~ Scholastic Book Fair ~ Tonight!
Friday, February 17 ~ No School
Friday, February 17 ~ 7:20 AM - 3:20 PM Conferences
Friday, February 17 ~ Scholastic Book Fair
Monday, February 20 ~ No School
Monday, February 27 ~ Authors Night, 6:30-7:30 PM
Wednesday, March 8 ~ Career-A-Plooza
Thursday, March 9 ~ SLP District Band Concert, 7:00 PM
Friday, March 10 ~ AQ PTO BINGO Night, 6:00 PM
Wednesday, March 15 ~ AQ PTO Free Family Tech Talk, Online Event - 8:00 PM
Monday, March 20 ~ AQ PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM
Friday, March 31 --- Friday, April 7 ~ No School
Monday, April 10 ~ School Resumes
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Aquila Theatre Arts Presents Honk! Jr. | |
I LOVE TO READ MONTH ~ February 2023 | |
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Books & Cocoa ~ Tuesday, February 28
Students are encouraged to bring up to 3 gently-used books to their classroom, beginning now and through Monday, February 27, for the opportunity to swap books (up to 3 books) with other gently-used books. If you are able to bring more than 3 books, those will be used for donations at the event.
All students will get to pick a book and enjoy cocoa that day even if they are unable to bring a book to swap. Hot cocoa will be provided by the AQ PTO.
Volunteers Needed! Click here!
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Tuesday, February 21
HATS OFF TO
READING DAY!
Wear a favorite hat to school and read a book!
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BINGO Fun &
Free Books
Here is Aquila student Dylan reading to his pet to complete a square on his
I Love To Read
BINGO Sheet.
Each Aquila student will receive a free book this month from the AQ PTO.
Have fun reading at home!
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Dress Like a Book Character Day! | |
Music Update ~ Amanda Bauer | |
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As we all dive further into February, music class is leaning into the beauty and brilliance that is Black History Month. The music of black musicians is rich in history, full of pain, creativity, inspiration and joy.
The 5th graders have been learning about the coded messages in African American spirituals, and how many of these songs included clues that led runaway slaves to escape to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Our main text was the book, “Follow the Drinking Gourd,” which was a song that historically guided many people to freedom. We will dive further into songs, such as “Wade in the Water,” and “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.”
In addition, the music classroom celebrates the many diverse and varied black musicians throughout history. Every day, we listen to a new song by a black artist and share a brief history of that musician. If you care to listen along with us, I have compiled a Spotify playlist that includes impactful songs by brilliant Black musicians, which you can find at https://tinyurl.com/3939j4z9. We look forward to you celebrating the brilliance of Black musicians with us, today and every day.
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Library Media Center Update ~ Joanne Bongaarts | |
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Students continue to complete library tasks when they come to the Library Media Center. These include book browsing, checking out books, creating with building toys, using iPads and Chromebooks to engage with digital tools and games, and strategizing while playing games like Connect Four. We have enjoyed some great picture book read alouds during Library Media Center class. See some of them below.
Other highlights:
- Kindergartners and First graders read books where illustrators used a collage art style and then they made collage tissue paper bookmarks. They are able to identify the differences between fiction and nonfiction books and where to find them in the Library Media Center.
- Some Second and Third graders have volunteered to share a book recommendation via a commercial for their peers to view.
- Second graders have started to take turns with the Dash robots that help students understand basic coding.
- Third graders continued to sharpen their Google Slide skills by creating an "Animal Two Truths and A Lie" slide.
- Fourth and Fifth graders have been trying different digital tools. Pixton is a digital comic maker. Students used Pixton to illustrate feeling words.
- Fourth graders used Adobe Express to digitally illustrate a color poem they wrote.
- Fifth graders completed a four week Digital Citizenship unit using Google’s Interland curriculum. Other lesson topics: plagiarism, citing sources, identifying photo altering, and understanding marketing goals in Super Bowl commercials.
- Fifth graders will start to use Tinkercad to design a 3D printer project.
Thank you for helping your students remember to bring their library books back to school when they are done with them.
If you have any questions please contact Joanne Bongaarts, Library Media Specialist.
bongaarts.joanne@slpschools.org 952-928-6494
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Third Grader Dhanor's Book Commercial | |
Fourth Grader Jace's
comic showing emotions using Pixton.
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Talent Development Update ~ Art Showcase ~ Grades 3, 4, 5 | |
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During Family Connect/Conference times on Thursday, February 16 or Friday, February 17 please feel free to drop by the Talent Development Room with your student for an Art Showcase.
Make time before or after your conference to come to Room 151. No sign-up necessary, just drop by the room. Come share in the brilliance of your student as they explain the different forms of art, information about artists from around the world, and meaning of their own pieces they created during Talent Development.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Lisa Bottolene
bottolene.elizabeth@slpschools.org
952-928-6485
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Aquila PTO ~ Parent, Teacher Organization | |
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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.
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District News ~ School Bus Appreciation Day: Wednesday, February 22 | |
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Governor Walz announced that Wedensday, February 22, 2023 is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! The 35 W bridge will be lit up in “school bus yellow” to commemorate the day and school bus drivers across Minnesota will receive a declaration letter stating the Governor’s appreciation for their good work.
Our partners at Park Adam Transportation have the important job of safely transporting students to and from school each day. Drivers are some of the first people who interact with students each day and their engagement is essential to starting the school day off strong. Please take a moment to share your appreciation with school bus drivers next week!
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District News ~ Summer Kids Place Information | |
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Join in the fun at Kids Place this summer!
As part of St. Louis Park Public Schools, we share the district’s mission to provide children a safe, nurturing environment that energizes and enhances the spirit.
Kids Place Summer Program 2023 Grades K- 5
June 19 - August 18, 2023
Location: Susan Lindgren Elementary
Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
20 or more days: $53 per day
15-19 days: $57 per day
Sign into your online account to register: https://slp.ce.eleyo.com
Online Registration Window: March 1 - March 31, 2023!
Schedule changes allowed through May 19, 2023
For more information: https://slpcommunityed.com/kids-place/kids-place-school-age/
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District News ~ Raising Readers Event | |
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Raising Readers Event on Wednesday, March 1.
The St. Louis Park Public Schools Central Early Learning Center is pleased to host a Parent Education evening titled Raising Readers on Wednesday, March 1 from 6:30-7:30 PM.
Dana Strahnson, St. Louis Park Hennepin County Librarian, will share some tips and strategies for emergent readers. All are welcome.
Zoom Link: https://slpschools-org.zoom.us/j/83691657114
Central Early Learning Center, Room 244
6300 Walker Street, St. Louis Park - Door 3
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District News ~ St. Louis Park Housing Authority | |
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The St. Louis Park Housing Authority is opening our two-, three-, four-, and five-bedroom public housing waiting lists on February 21, 2023 at 10:00 AM and closing March 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM. Attached is our public notice with more information.
Applications will be accepted online only at https://www.waitlistcheck.com/MN1945.
Applicants must meet income and occupancy requirements to apply. Click here for additional information.
The announcement is also posted on our website here and on HousingLink’s website here.
Questions:
Katie Kline
Housing Specialist | City of St. Louis Park
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Office: 952-928-1314
kkline@stlouisparkmn.gov
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