March 9, 2023

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UPCOMING...


Please find the Specialist Teacher Rotation Schedule HERE.


  • March 9: TONIGHT-Gr. 5-12 District Band Showcase - HS Activity Center at 6:00 pm
  • March 12: 2:00 am Daylight Savings Time Begins- set clock FORWARD one hour
  • March 17: Gr. 5 families-Coffee with the Principal-Middle School Performing Arts Center, 9:15am
  • March 21: Incoming Kindergarten Info Night from 5:30-7:30 pm, PSI gymnasium
  • March 31: NO SCHOOL
From the Principal

March 9, 2023


Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:


I hope that you have had a great week! Yesterday was International Women's Day, and I am grateful for our amazing female staff, and for the many women in our community who do amazing things every day to help support and encourage our students' academic, emotional, and social growth. I would also like to recognize our incredible school social worker, Jennifer Gregor, during School Social Work week for all she does to help our students and families. GRACIAS.


Yesterday, our fifth graders ventured to the MN Orchestra Hall, and today our kindergartners are learning at Westwood Nature Center. We are grateful for both of these opportunities to help our students grow.


Have a great week, keep reading, and thank you for sharing your amazing children with us.


Sincerely,


Corey

PSI News

SLP DISTRICT BAND SHOWCASE - TONIGHT - THURSDAY MARCH 9TH



ALL 5th grade band students are expected to participate in the rehearsal and performance.


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

WHEN: 5th Grade Rehearsal - 5:20pm - Concert Start - 7:00pm

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 me know as soon as possible.


Emilie Bertram

bertram.emilie@slpschools.org

PSI March Mathness


Are you looking for an activity that will allow your child to continue learning and have fun in March? Then check out the PSI March Mathness letter and game board worksheet that went home in backpacks. Your child can work on the PSI March Mathness activities and/or go to TangMath.com to complete the activities on the game board worksheet. These are optional activities. Students who participate in the challenge will be invited to sign the Wall of Mathematicians and earn class points. After your child completes each activity, sign the sheet and send it back to school by March 30th. View/download March Mathness grids HERE by grade level.

From Grade 5 Student Service Leaders -

Do you have SLP or PSI merch you don't need?


We are collecting SLP or PSI merch that doesn't fit or you just don't wear. We suggest you check for the following things, holes and printed names/last names. Please don't bring head wear such as hats and headbands. We are collecting shirts/sweatshirts, no pants or things like that. Don't worry if there is a name on the tag we will take care of that. If you have a variety of sizes of shirts that you don’t wear, that's great. If you don't want to bring anything that's ok. On the day of the store opening please make sure that your kid knows if they already have merchandise because we may not have enough for everyone. 


Thank you,



From the service 5th grade student leaders :)

From Talent Development:

Fourth graders to honor community members on May 2


The fourth graders are busy preparing for our Elders’ Wisdom Children’s Song community celebration. This project incorporates community, history, education, and celebration through storytelling, song, and spoken word. In February, each fourth-grade class interviewed an elder from the community and is now writing a song inspired by the elder’s life story.  

Families are invited to join us as the fourth graders honor these elders in a community celebration on Tuesday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the SLP Middle School. 

Contact Sra. Wieber with questions.

Health Services Update


The peak of cold and flu season is upon us and we’ve noticed an increase in illnesses commonly seen in the school setting including colds, COVID, strep throat and stomach flu. To help prevent the spread of these illnesses, wash hands frequently, do not touch eyes, nose or mouth, and cover mouth and nose with elbow when sneezing or coughing. Masking is optional but recommended especially if your child is experiencing mild symptoms that do not exclude them from school.  Here is the parent information sheet for Strep Throat. Also, please feel free to reach out for a COVID test if you would like one sent home with your child.

School District News

Save the Date for 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 6:30pm 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.

Beauty and the Beast Choir Performances


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.


Performance Schedule

  • Saturday, March 18 at 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 19 at 2 p.m.
  • Friday, March 24 at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 25 at 7 p.m.


Kindergarten Welcome


If you or someone you know has an incoming kindergartner, be sure to check out the Kindergarten Welcome on March 21. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the presentation and activities will start at 6 p.m. 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 p.m. - Registration tables and student led tours

6:00 p.m. - Presentation and classroom activity

6:30 p.m. - Breakout rooms

Summer Learning Academy 2023


Summer Learning Academy 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. 


Location: Peter Hobart Elementary School 

Dates: Monday-Friday, June 19- August 4th (no programming week of July 4)

Times: 8 am-12:30 pm

Registration: Coming Soon! Registration is done through your student’s classroom teacher

Summer Learning and Play provides enrichment all summer long


Summer vacation is a great time to be outside and try new things. Students that spend time engaged during the summer months reduce the chances of falling behind in the next school year. For families that are looking for great summer activities, consider registering for Summer Learning and Summer Play provided by St. Louis Park Public Schools Community Education.


Registration for Summer Learning and Summer Play will open in early March. These enriching opportunities are provided to families in a variety of self-select options. Families can register students for half-day programs that fit their interests, and the opportunities provide great ways for students to learn more about their interests and grow positive habits. This year some of the programs include sports, robotics, art and Pokemon.


These summer programs are especially great because of the importance of relationships. Darrell Young, youth enrichment program manager, has been in the district for 8 years. He enjoys working with students and learning more about their interests. Using what he learns from his students, he develops partnerships with community members and teachers who make the summer programs incredible. This year some of the partners include Skyhawks, Kidcreate and T. Wills Sports.


Students can register for two programs, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. They can stay the day and choose to bring or buy lunch provided by Nutrition Services. This allows students to maximize their summer while having great amounts of fun. Programs are fee-based, but Darrell Young encourages families to contact Youth Enrichment for fee reductions. “We will work with anyone. We want this to be a partnership between the families, so please call us,” said Young. Click HERE for more information!

PTO News

15th Annual PSI Silent Auction -

Bidding Opens THIS SATURDAY, March 11!


This annual event is the second biggest fundraiser at Park Spanish Immersion. The auction is online and has a ton of great items, including tickets to see the Twins, Vikings, and Loons, restaurant and retail gift cards and even a signed Vikings item! The grade-level teachers, specialist teachers, Amity interns and even our principal have planned some one-of-a-kind events which parents can buy "tickets" for. There will be community-building social events on the weekends too. Don't miss out on the fun while also raising money for our Amity Program and other PTO offerings. 


Bidding starts on Saturday, March 11th, at 12pm. Be on the lookout for a special edition ¡La Prensa! with the bidding website link! Some of the tickets for the activities sell out quickly!

Bidding ends Friday, March 17, at 10pm.

Save the Date for Spring Carnival!


Mark your calendars for the El Carnaval de PSI on Saturday, May 13, 12:00-2:30PM. More details to come!

Support Our Amity Intern Program

as a Cousin Family!


Not able to host an intern, but interested in supporting the Amity program in another way? Become a cousin family. Each cousin family is assigned to one intern for the school year. Cousin families invite the intern along on family outings such as apple-picking, ice skating, or simply dinner at home. You are an extension of the host family and support both the intern and their host families throughout the intern’s stay. This brings an important sense of consistency and community to the intern. The more involved the cousin family is with the intern, the greater the opportunity is for language learning, cultural exchange, and lasting relationships for all!

 

Click HERE to read more about the cousin family role, or fill out your Cousin Family Application today! If you would like to speak to a current or former cousin family to learn more, email psiamity@gmail.com.


PTO is still looking for families willing to host a 2023/24 intern for either Fall or Spring semester next year. Please consider this amazing opportunity and apply HERE today!

Amity intern Daniel Ferrero with his cousin family, the Christians.

Community News

City of St. Louis Park:

ShamROC Ice Bowling

Saturday, March 18, 12 – 6 pm

 The city is hosting its ShamROC Ice Bowling extravaganza for those age 18 and older at the Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC), 3700 Monterey Drive.


Bowl four frames for the chance to win fabulous prizes, and stay for food, drinks, music and fun!

Games will take approximately 30 minutes.

The event is for ages 12 and above.


View the ShamROC ice bowling rules.






Dr. Corey Maslowski, Principal
Follow me on Twitter @PSIPrincipal

Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School
9400 Cedar Lake Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55426 
 
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