Aquila Communicator

March 9, 2023

Greetings Aquila Community!

Heartfelt thanks to all of the volunteers who came to Aquila yesterday to share information about their careers with students at Aquila's annual Career-A-Palooza, and to Rachel Nelson, School Counselor, for making this event possible. Students' worlds are opened as they learn about different careers and see adults model the action cycle in their work and volunteerism efforts.

With careers in mind, we are proud to highlight Aquila Parent, Svetlana Vold, who was recently interviewed by CBS Minnesota about her experiences volunteering as a first responder in the Ukraine. Svetlana is a trained firefighter and EMT who used her skills to help train others in Ukraine. Click here to see the newscast.

Paz,

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

Key Dates

Thursday, March 9 ~ SLP District Band Concert TONIGHT!

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

Tuesday, March 21 ~ Kindergarten Welcome, 5:30 PM (For incoming Kindergarteners Fall 2023)

Thursday, March 23 ~ First Grade Talent Development Showcase, Library Media Center, 5:00 PM

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

Monday, April 10 ~ School Resumes

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

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

Thursday, May 4 ~ Fourth Grade Elders' Wisdom Event at the Middle School, 6:30 PM

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

Monday, May 29 ~ No School

Thursday, June 1 ~ ASD Family Meetup, 6:00 PM, AQ Library Media Center

Thursday, June 8 ~ Last Day of School

Career-A-Palooza Recap

Fifth Grade Parents & Guardians ~ Middle School Gathering

The St. Louis Park Middle School invites incoming 6th grade families to come and be in community with Interim Assistant Principal Cam Muata and Interim Principal Jason Boll on Friday, March 17 at 9:15 AM in the Performing Arts Center at the Middle School.

SLP District Band Showcase ~ Thursday March 9 - TONIGHT!

Important Information for Fifth Grade Band Students & Families

Fifth Grade Band students are expected to be at the rehearsal and the concert on Thursday, March 9. TONIGHT!

WHERE: St. Louis Park High School Field House - Enter Door 15

WHEN: 5th Grade Rehearsal starts at 5:20 PM. Students can be dropped off between 5:00-5:10 PM. Concert Starts at 7:00 PM.

WHAT TO WEAR:

*Top: White or Black (No words or images if possible)

*Bottom: Dark or Black

WHAT TO BRING: Instrument, Concert Music, Music Stand (If you own one).

If your student is unable to attend the concert, please let Emilie Bertram know as soon as possible.

Emilie Bertram: bertram.emilie@slpschools.org

BINGO Night ~ Friday, March 10 - 6:00 PM

Volunteers needed for BINGO NIGHT! Click here to sign up to help! Thank you!

Tool of the Week ~ Favorite Place

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 Favorite Place.

Sit or lie down on the floor.
Breathe slowly.
Picture a favorite place in your mind.
What would you see if you were there right now?
Still breathing slowly, what would you hear if you were there right now?
What would it feel like if you were there right now?
Breathe slowly, and let your body rest.

District News ~ Kindergarten Welcome!

If you or someone you know has an incoming kindergartner, be sure to check out the Kindergarten Welcome on Tuesday, March 21.

Doors will open at 5:30 PM and the presentation and activities will start at 6:00 PM.

Kindergarten Welcome is a great opportunity for 2023-24 kindergarten families to meet your school's principal and teachers, explore your school building, enjoy fun activities, learn about before- and after-school programming, and complete your enrollment process.

5:30 PM - Registration tables and student led tours

6:00 PM - Presentation and classroom activity

6:30 PM - Breakout rooms

Aquila PTO ~ Tech Talk: Wednesday, March 15 - 8:00 PM

Aquila PTO ~ Parent, Teacher Organization

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

*BINGO Night Volunteer SignUpGenius

*Click here for the Family Tech Talk meeting link. Wednesday, March 15, 8:00 PM. Passcode: 694191

District News ~ Summer Youth Program Registrations: Now Open!

Aquatic Classes - SLP Community Education - Click here!

St. Louis Park Community Education offers a variety of Aquatic Classes. Classes are offered at the Central Community Center Pool (indoor).

Summer Learning Academy - Click here!

Summer Learning Academy (for students who were in grades K-5 during the 22-23 school year) is a free program that promotes student growth and exposes learners to social and emotional development and cultural awareness through the engagement of academics, enrichment and physical activities. Learners will also be exposed to on-site and off-site field trip/experiential learning to enhance the overall summer experience. This year's Summer Learning Academy will take place at Peter Hobart Elementary. Lunch is provided.

June 19-30 and July 10-August 4, Monday through Friday, 8:00-12:30PM. Bus transportation available.

Summer Learning Academy is also available for Middle School students who were in grades 6-8 during the 22-23 school year. The program is June 19 - July 28 and bus transportation would be available. Lunch is provided. Monday through Fridays, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Use these same links to register a Middle School student.

Click here for the Registration Form in Spanish.

Click here for the Registration Form in Somali.

Summer Learning & Play - Click here!

St. Louis Park Community Education is excited to offer morning and afternoon fee-based camps as part of its Summer Learning & Play program. If a student registers for both an AM and PM camp, they can stay all day. There will be staff supervision from 12:00-1:00 PM for lunch and free-play time before afternoon classes begin. There is something for every kid including STEM camps, arts camps, sports camps, and more! These will take place at Peter Hobart Elementary. The camps are four days a week, Monday through Thursday. Transportation not provided.

Kids Place Summer Fun for K-5 - Click here!

Kids Place provides exceptional childcare options for families. Register today!

District News ~ School Board Listening Session

Save the Date for Tuesday, April 18:

School Board Listening Session

The SLP School Board invites families to join them for the upcoming listening session on Tuesday, April 18. The listening session will be held at 6:30 PM in the High School Library Media Center. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and have a conversation with school board members. It is important to note that this is not an official meeting and no official action will be taken. Please be aware that the school board members will end the listening session 30 minutes after the posted start time if there are no stakeholders in attendance.

District News ~ St. Louis Park High School Choirs 2023 Gala Fundraiser

St. Louis Park High School Choirs will present Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" for their 2023 Gala Fundraising production. All performances will be held in the Middle School Performing Arts Center. Proceeds from the Gala are used to support the cost of choir tours. Click here for tickets.

Performance Schedule