|
Aquila Community,
Spring Break will be starting next week. There is no school on Friday, March 29. The Lost & Found will be donated after Thursday, March 28.
Next week on Tuesday, March 26, Fifth Graders will be taking their Science MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment). Students who are taking the MCA need to keep their wearable technology at home that day.
Students must not use or access cell phones, wearable technology, or any other devices at any time during a testing session, including during breaks or when they finish testing for the day. “Wearable” technology is defined as devices that may be worn on a student’s body that can electronically send, receive, or capture information (for example, smartwatches, fitness trackers, Bluetooth headphones).
In partnership,
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
| |
|
Thursday, March 21 ~ Incoming Kindergarteners - Tours/Orientation TONIGHT!
Friday, March 22 ~ BINGO Night, 5:30 PM
Monday, March 25 ~ Health Moves Minds Fundraiser Begins
Tuesday, March 26 ~ Science MCA Fifth Grade
Wednesday, March 27 ~ Dine Out For Aquila - México City Café
Thursday, March 28 ~ Hablemos de de 6 grado - 4:30 PM
Friday, March 29 - Friday, April 5 ~ No School, Spring Break
Monday, April 8 ~ School Resumes
Tuesday, April 9 ~ Tech Talk Night, 6:00-7:15 PM Online
Wednesday, April 10 ~ No School
Wednesday, April 10 ~ Dine Out For Aquila - Parkway Pizza
Tuesday, April 23 ~ Elders' Wisdom Children's Song - Fourth Grade, 6:30 PM, MS
Thursday, April 24 ~ District Showcase Orchestra Concert (includes Fourth & Fifth Graders), 7:00 PM at the High School
| |
Five Fabulous Aquila Fifth Graders | |
Fourth and Fifth graders learned about Ojibwe dance traditions (Round Dance, Potato Dance) at a concluding event for their Ojibwe culture studies. Thank you to Freddie & Dancina and their family for teaching students about these traditions. Wild rice cupcakes were served. The bakery that made the cupcakes uses the family recipe of Aquila's Ojibwe Cultural/Language specialist teacher, Mz. Joy. Click here for Round Dance clip.
| |
|
Sloane, Liza Jane, and Daphne took action and cleaned up trash around the playground last week. Second graders have been talking about ways to take care of our planet in their current literacy unit.
| |
|
First graders came with families to their Talent Development Architecture Showcase Evening this week. First graders shared the work they have been doing in Talent Development creating an architectural structure using math, art, and science skills.
| |
Aquila Yearbook ~ Order Now | |
Aquila February Book Fair ~ Thank you! | |
|
Thank you to everyone who supported and volunteered at the February Scholastic Book Fair! The total sales were $5,792 which earned Aquila Elementary $2,292 in Scholastic dollars which will be used by the media center and teachers to purchase additional books and materials for the classrooms. Thank you!
| |
Aquila BINGO Night ~ TOMORROW! | |
Health Moves Minds ~ March 25 - April 12 | |
|
Mr. Roberts is once again hosting the Health Moves Minds fundraiser at Aquila!
Funds raised will buy new Phy Ed equipment and fund a donation to Special Olympics Minnesota.
This year, all students will vote to help decide how funds raised are spent - can YOU help us reach our $3,000 goal?
To join Team Aquila:
1. Use the flyer QR code or visit our team page by clicking here.
2. Click JOIN TEAM and create a fundraiser champion page.
3. Set your own goal and know that every dollar you raise goes towards Aquila's overall goal of $3,000!
5. Share your fundraiser champion page via email and social media - family, friends, neighbors & more can support Team Aquila.
5. Watch for progress updates on the team page and at school!
| |
Aquila PTO ~ Call for Mural Artists | |
The Aquila PTO is taking applications for an enthusiastic mural artist (adult and or a high school age artist working with a supervising teacher) to design and install permanent outdoor murals at Aquila Elementary School’s front entrance. The goal of this mural project is to bring to life the diversity of our school community and ensure all who enter our building feel welcome, represented, and included. The intended audience of the mural is our diverse community as a whole, and most notably our elementary school aged children at Aquila. Click here for the application and more information. | |
Volunteer Opportunity ~ Lunchroom Support | |
|
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 during April!
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 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
Volunteer Opportunity~Lunchroom Support - Click here
| |
Aquila Health Office Update ~ COVID-19 Guidelines | |
|
St. Louis Park Public Schools continues to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) regarding COVID-19.
The new updated guidance for common respiratory illnesses (flu, COVID, RSV) is to stay home for 24 hours until both:
- Symptoms are getting better
- Students are fever-free without meds
People are encouraged to take added precautions for 5 days when returning, such as choosing to wear a mask.
| |
|
Elders' Wisdom Children's Song ~
Fourth Grade Talent Development
| |
District News ~ Native Craft Circle | |
|
Join us at the Native Craft Circle, hosted by the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC)! Students and families are invited to learn about the rich heritage of regalia.
On March 23, April 6 and April 13, Native Craft Circle’s will be held in Room 1B at the Central Community Center.
Students will be working on making their own regalia to use at upcoming events including the AIPAC Community Celebration that will be held on April 20. All are welcome to participate!
| | | | |
