November 10, 2022

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Kari Schwietering, Peter Hobart Principal

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

Brian Massie, Peter Hobart Elementary Support Supervisor

952-928-6594 ~ massie.brian@slpschools.org

IB Inquiry Week of November 7th

November is Native American Heritage Month.  


Peter Hobart is located on the land of the Dakota and Ojibwe peoples. We recognize that our success includes the exclusion and erasure of many Indigenous Peoples. 

  

As a community, we are committed to dismantling the ongoing legacies of colonial power while supporting the work of local Indigenous communities to thrive in our schools.


This past week, our 4th and 5th graders were treated to the storytelling and musical talents of Michael Laughing Fox.  Michael Laughing Fox Charette is a Native American storyteller, poet, and member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (located in Northern Wisconsin). As a self-taught Native flute player he enhances his stories with flute. 


“Growing up surrounded by the beauty of Lake Superior and the woods led him to dedicate his gifts as an artist to gently teaching about Indigenous history, culture, and spirituality. His work as both a visual and performance artist is varied and tied together by the traditional wisdom of the Anishinaabe people, which is respectfully incorporated into his work”


Anne LaLonde Laux

IB Curriculum Coordinator

Important Dates

Tuesday, November 15 ~ K Talent Development Observation Night- Peter Hobart


Wednesday, November 16 ~ School Picture Retake Day


Thursday, November 17 ~ Winter Clothing Drive and DONUTS- PH Playground 2:15-5pm


Wednesday, November 23 - Friday, November 25th ~ No School/Fall Break


Friday, December 2 ~ No School (District Wide PD Day)


Thursday, December 22 - January 2nd ~ No School/Winter Break


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

Children First Child Care Provider Network Meeting November 10th

Talent Development Kindergarten Observation Night, November 15th

Winter Clothing Drive and Donut Truck,

November 17th

SLP Online Meal Menus




My School Menus - English

My School Menus - Spanish

My School Menus - Somali


Picture Day Retakes Wednesday, November 16th

Kids Place Registration for Non-School Days

Kids Place is opening up registration for upcoming non-school days to families that do not currently have a contract with the Kids Place School Age Care Program.

School Release Days for Grades K-5 Kids Place is open for full-day fun from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on many non-school days.


The cost is $52 per day. The online registration deadline is two weeks prior to the date of he release day and the first day of Winter and Spring Break.


● Wednesday, November 23, 2022 – registration deadline November 9

● Friday, December 2, 2022- registration deadline November 18

● Thursday, December 22, 27, 28, 29, 2022 – deadline to register December 8

● Friday, January 27, 2023 – deadline to register January 13, 2023

● Friday, February 3, 2023 – deadline to register January 20, 2023

● Friday, February 17, 2023 – deadline to register February 3, 2023

● Friday, March 31, 2023 – deadline to register March 17, 2023

● Monday, April 3, 4, 5, 6, 2023 – deadline to register March 17, 2023


Online registration for non-school days requires a 2022/2023 Kids Place School Age

Care Contract.*


*Families that are currently on the waitlist for after school care or just want child care

on non-school days will need to register online for a “Non-School Day only” contract

first: https://slpcommunityed.com/ then add the registration for the non-school days

at the student’s school location.

Afterschool Enrichment Opportunities for PH Students

St. Louis Park Community Education's Youth Enrichment Program (YEP) is excited to announce new afterschool enrichment opportunities. Transportation is available for all programs (requires advance registration). More information about transportation is in the registration links




Winter Youth Enrichment Club & Classes: 

 

Engineering for Kids Jr Engineering/STEM Club (Click to register)

The Engineering For Kids Jr Engineering/STEM Club brings fun, hands-on lessons every week to introduce engineering concepts at a young age.


Where:Aquila: Mondays ; Susan Lindgren: Wednesdays; Peter Hobart: Fridays; PSI: Thursdays

When: January 13-February 24; 2:15-3:15 pm

Who: K- 3rd Grade

Price: $129

 

Chibi Art Drawing Class (Click to register)

The students will learn how to draw kawaii (cute), Japanese-inspired chibi characters! 


Where:Aquila: Thursdays ; Susan Lindgren: Fridays; Peter Hobart: Tuesdays; PSI: Mondays

When: January 10-February 7; 2:15-3:45 pm

Who: K- 5th Grade

Price: $109

 

 

LEGO Club (Click to register)

Join us to spend the afternoon immersed in your own LEGO land.


Where:Aquila: Wednesdays ; Susan Lindgren: Tuesdays; Peter Hobart: Wednesdays; PSI: Mondays

When: January 18-March 22; 2:15-3:30 pm

Who: K- 3rd Grade

Price: Sliding Scale Pricing: $29/$39/$49/$59

 


Cooking Club (no bake edition) (Click to register)

Learn how to make new no-bake recipes each week while learning the basics of cooking, ingredients, and baking. 


Where:Aquila: Thursdays ; Susan Lindgren: Mondays; Peter Hobart: Thursdays; PSI: Tuesdays

When: January 19-March 23; 2:15-3:30 pm

Who:4th and 5th Grade

Price: Sliding Scale Pricing: $49/$59/$69/$79



Messes & Masterpieces with Kid Create Studio  (Click to register)

What's one thing all great artists have in common? They make a mess, of course! In this class, we'll create stunning masterpieces while using some of the coolest, messiest art techniques ever. From Frida Kahlo, Picasso, Salvador Dali and more, each messy masterpiece will be inspired by a different master artist. Kids, you better roll up your sleeves, because no masterpiece was every made without first making a mess!


Where: Aquila: Tuesdays; Susan Lindgren: Thursdays; Peter Hobart: Mondays; PSI: Wednesdays

When:11/28-12/20/2022,  2:15-3:15pm 

Who: 5yo-12yo

Price:$79



Fencing (Click to register)

Join this fast growing Olympic sport. Each fencing class follows four basic components: 

-Teach it!...Hall of Fame Olympic Fencing Coach Ro Sobalvarro crafts our lessons and curriculum

-Practice it!...Students pair up and practice the fencing move or concept, rotate partners and repeat. 

-Move it!...Student then participate in fencing matches using only the moves taught so far. 

-Play it!...10-15 minutes each class students fence with multiple fencers at their skill level. All equipment provided. 


Where: Central Early Learning Center: Gym A

When: 6-7:00 pm *Various Dates 9/19-1/23/23. Check Website

Who: Available to students in grades 2-12

Price:$149



To view the Ultimate YEP Winter Guide with all of the winter offerings, click here.



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

High Rates of Illness at School

Masks are Highly Encouraged. Stay Home When Sick and Slow the Spread of Illness

 

We are seeing unusually high rates of illness in multiple SLP schools, in particular, influenza (flu) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). These viruses can be easily spread through close contact when people cough, sneeze, and talk. 

 

Please help partner with us in an effort to prevent the spread of illness by following our illness guidelines:


Situations when your child should stay home:

  • Fever of 100 degrees or more. The student should stay home for 24 hours after their temperature returns to normal without the use of fever reducing medication.
  • Vomiting or diarrhea. The student is to stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.
  • Any uncontrolled cough.
  • Rashes with unknown causes. Check with your family physician/clinic before your student returns to school.
  • If feeling ill/unwell and the student is unable to fully participate in school activities.


If your child displays symptoms of influenza or RSV, you can reach out to your child’s health care provider to see if testing for these illnesses is recommended. For information about influenza and RSV please refer to the Parent Fact Sheets from Hennepin County


Public Health:

  • Influenza information can be found HERE
  • RSV Information can be found HERE


Thank you for helping to prevent the spread of illness!

Get Free At-Home COVID-19 tests at School

Student taking nose swab

Free at-home COVID-19 tests are available to SLP students. If you need one, an adult or student may pick it up in the health office. 

 

St. Louis Park Public Schools will continue to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) regarding COVID-19 during the 2022-23 school year. View the MDH Guidelines/Flowsheet and the CDC Isolation guidelines 

 

Students and staff will be required to wear a face covering if 5% or more of the students and/or staff who attend or work at their school site test positive for COVID-19. Students and staff can choose to wear a mask at any time. 

 

View the COVID-19 webpage for more information on COVID-19 guidance.



St. Louis Park High School Theatre Presents Chicago: Teen Edition

Chicago Poster

Kander and Ebb’s Chicago is a scathing social commentary on our national obsession with violence and fame. Based on the 1926 play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, the musical follows Roxie Hart, whose crime of passion lands her on Merry Murderesses Row, sharing the spotlight with vaudeville icon and fellow felon Velma Kelly. To keep their names in the headlines and themselves off death row, Roxie and Velma rely on lawyer Billy Flynn to “razzle dazzle” the jury and the press core. Please note that Chicago: Teen Edition represents adult situations and is not appropriate for a young audience.

 

Performances are November 11, 12, 18, and 19 at 7:00 pm and November 13 and 20 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and senior citizens, and free with student ID for all SLPHS students. Please purchase tickets at https://gopark.hometownticketing.com/embed/all. No cash will be accepted at the venue.


National Community Education Day

National Community Education Day is celebrated in Minnesota and nationwide on the second Thursday of November each year.

In honor of this day, we are sharing a special gift with you! Enroll in a Youth or Adult Class/activity today and receive 20% off your registration. Offer available on 11/10 only.

Use code: CE22



Familias Latinas High School SLP Facebook Page

Familias Latinas High School SLP, disculpen el nombre tan largo, pero al igual que muchos latinos

nos bautizaron de esa forma.

 

Esta página nació de la necesidad de comunicar información relevante para la comunidad latina de nuestras escuelas totalmente en español. Se trata de alcanzar a todos de una forma práctica y rápida, porque comprendemos que el tiempo libre es un lujo que pocas veces nos podemos dar. 

 

Sólo les pido que sigan la página o se hagan nuestros amigos y de esa forma se enteren de actividades y eventos en todas nuestras escuelas. 

 

Saludos Cordiales,

 

Carmen Rudin 

Comunicadora Multicultural 

Escuelas Públicas de St. Louis Park 

Tel. 952-836-7237  rudin.carmen@slpschools.org

 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064418329886

COVID 19 Dashboard


St. Louis Park Public Schools will continue to report weekly COVID-19 positive cases. While we won’t publish them every week in our school newsletter, you can view the COVID Dashboard at any time on the website. Visit the COVID Updates and Information webpage for more information.

Peter Hobart Proud

The love for Mr. O is evident!

Ms.Lebow and Ms. Eames sandwich!

Great outfits! 👔

"I like my heart" ❤️

Looking Dapper!

Showing off the kicks! 👟

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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