March 30, 2023

Greetings Aquila Community!

Have a wonderful Spring Break.

We will see you back at Aquila

on Monday, April 10.

National Assistant Principals Week, April 3–7, is a celebration of the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to bolster teachers, motivate students, support their principal, create a positive learning community, and face many unpredictable challenges.

Thank you, Olivia Tolzin,

for all you do for Aquila!

April 6 is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day which honors paraprofessional educators, who may also be known as paras or

instructional assistants.

Thank you to all of the paras

who do so much for Aquila!

Pictured are just a couple of our

awesome AQ paraprofessionals.

María Graver, Aquila Principal

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

Olivia Tolzin, Aquila Assistant Principal

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

Friday, March 31 --- Friday, April 7 ~ No School, Spring Break

Monday, April 10 ~ School Resumes

Thursday, April 13 ~ Science MCA - Fifth Grade

Thursday, April 13 ~ ASD Family Meetup, 6:00 PM, AQ Library Media Center

Wednesday, April 19 ~ Reading MCA - Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades

Wednesday, April 19 ~ AQ PTO STEAM Night, 6:00-8:00 PM

Thursday, April 20 ~ Reading MCA - Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades

Wednesday, April 26 ~ Math MCA - Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades

Thursday, April 27 ~ Math MCA - Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades

Thursday, May 4 ~ ASD Family Meetup, 6:00 PM, AQ Library Media Center

Wednesday, May 10 ~ 5th Grade Band & 4th/5th Grades Orchestra Concert - High School, 7:00 PM

Friday, May 12 ~ Carnival

Thursday, May 18 ~ Fourth Grade Elders' Wisdom Event at the Middle School, 6:30 PM

Thursday, May 25 ~ Second Grade Talent Development Showcase

Monday, May 29 ~ No School

Thursday, June 1 ~ Fifth Grade IB Exhibition, 6:00-8:00 PM

Thursday, June 8 ~ Last Day of School

Aquila Happenings

The Elders' Wisdom Children's Songs Performance incorporates the tools of community organizing, education and celebration through storytelling in song and spoken word. Inspired by the life story of the elder, a song or spoken word piece is written and performed by the class, for the community. This is a Fourth Grade Talent Development Activity. Aquila parent Derek Hughes is one of the four elders this year.

Fourth Grade Families

Save the date:

Thursday, May 18 - 6:30 PM

Middle School Theater

See the creativity bursting from the Music Room. Click here!

In Kindergarten PE classes students have enjoyed playing

Mat Cars. This activity is designed to help students practice

the PE Standard:

"Share equipment and

space with others."

Click here to see a

clip of Mat Cars in action.

First Graders were color mixing scientists during Library Media Class during their IB planner

How We Express Ourselves.

Spring Spirit Days brought sunshine to our week.

First Grade

Talent Development Night

Students enjoying some

ABCya time on iPads.

Tool of the Week ~ Flying Eagle

Each week, students and staff will focus on a tool that helps them with their social emotional well-being. This week's tool is called, Flying Eagle.

• From Eagle, uncross your leg and send it out behind you. 
• Sweep your arms out to the sides.
• Stay here for 3-5 breaths. 
• Come back to Mountain and repeat on the other side.

Carnival Silent Auction Donation Information

To donate to the spring Carnival, please send a message to info@aquilapto.com. 

All donations are welcome!

Confirmation of donations is requested no later than Friday, April 21, 2023. 

AQ PTO ~ Family Tech Talk Presentation

If you were unable to attend the online Family Tech Talk Presentation earlier this month, you can click on this link to watch the presentation.

Aquila Cafeteria ~ Volunteer Opportunity

Please consider helping out in the Aquila Cafeteria. We are looking for parents and guardians to help keep tables clean and engage with students.



Click here to sign up to help!

New slots available! THANK YOU!

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 INFORMATION ~ LINKS:

*Website

*Facebook

*Send an email

GET INVOLVED ~ LINKS:

*Volunteer Interest Form

*Cafeteria Lunchroom Help Link

District News ~ World Autism Day - Sunday, April 2

April is recognized as Autism Awareness Month,

and this year on Sunday, April 2 is World Autism Day.

Autism is a developmental condition that can impact social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. This year, we encourage members of our school community to learn more about autism. Acceptance begins with understanding what autism is.



• Autism is not an illness or deficit that needs to be “fixed” or “cured”
• Autism is: a difference in how a child learns, thinks, experiences the world and relates to others
• Autism is to be celebrated! It brings diversity to all of our learners.

District News ~ In the Loop SLP Construction Update

View updates from Knutson Construction and St. Louis Park Public Schools about construction projects in the school district. March highlights include project milestones and progress for the High School, Middle School, and Central project.

Fun Fact: The overall scope of construction for the three projects is approximately 378,000 square feet. That is approximately 28 St. Louis Park Town Halls! View the construction updates webpage.

In the Loop: SLP Construction Newsletter

District News ~ Free School Meals for Kids Starts Next School Year

Governor Walz signed the Free School Meals for Kids bill on Friday, March 17. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) will implement this program for Minnesota students beginning the 2023-2024 school year for students in Minnesota. This legislation provides state reimbursement for a free breakfast and lunch to all students at schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP). The Free School Meals for Kids Program will begin in st. Louis Park Public Schools next school year. We will share more information with families once we receive more information about the program.

María Graver, Principal

Olivia Tolzin, Assistant Principal

8500 West 31st Street

St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Phone: 952-928-6500

Fax: 952-928-6466

graver.maria@slpschools.org

tolzin.olivia@slpschools.org

aq.slpschools.org