March 16, 2023

IB Inquiry Week of March 13th

The key ingredients that differentiate an IB school from traditional schools are inquiry, transdisciplinary learning, a relevant global curriculum, and action.

To go further, at many traditional schools the teacher owns the learning. At Peter Hobart we use an inquiry based approach to learning. Our teachers are skilled at nurturing learning through provoking thinking and student questions. Students at Peter Hobart are not taught as stand alone subjects. They are given opportunities to grow through conceptual understanding across disciplines (transdisciplinary). Additionally, our teachers are not restricted to a single curricular resource. Using the MN State Standards as a framework our staff collaboratively creates a curriculum that is engaging, relevant, and challenging. Learning includes understanding, skills, personal development, as well as positioning students to take action.

Encouraging our students to take action based on their learning is the heart of our IB Primary Years Program (PYP). Our mission is to use our knowledge to make our school, community, and world a better, more just, more peaceful place for all.  

Anne LaLonde Laux

IB Curriculum Coordinator

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

Friday, March 17 ~ 5th Grade Parent/ Guardian Gathering, 9:15am Middle School

Tuesday, March 21 ~ Kindergarten Welcome 5:30pm-7:30pm Peter Hobart

Thursday, March 23 ~ Blue Whale Architecture Showcase 5pm-7:00pm Peter Hobart

Monday, March 27 ~ Girls on the Run Starts (Register HERE!) Peter Hobart

Friday March 31-Friday April 7~ No School

Monday, April 10 ~ School Resumes

Monday, April 24 ~ All District Orchestra Festival

The 2023-24 At-A-Glance Calendar is now posted on the website.

The School Board approved the 2023-2024 school calendar at the December 13, 2022 Board Meeting. Visit the calendar page on the website and click on the calendar for next school year (23-24).

5th Grade Families:

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 17th at 9:15 AM in the Performing Arts Center at the Middle School.

Please consider joining and to learn and ask questions regarding your child entering the Middle School next school year!

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Indigenous Art Series, March 18th

The American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) invites community members to learn about and create Indigenous regalia in preparation for our first district Powwow - Honoring the Youth.

Join us on Saturday, March 18 at St. Louis Park High School from 9am - 1 pm (Room C157, enter through Door 26)

This is a 4 meeting series. The next meetings will be held on Sat., April 8, Sat., April 22 and Sat., May 6. The art series is free for Indigenous students and families. It is open to the community to learn and supplies are $35.Contact Flower Krutina at krutina.flower@slpschools.org or (952) 928-6001 to RSVP

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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 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday March 19 at 2:00 p.m.
• Friday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m.

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School Board Listening Session, April 18

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.

SLP District Article

Kindergarten Welcome, March 21st

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 pm - Enrollment tables and student led tours

6 pm - Presentation and classroom activity

6:30 pm - Breakout rooms

SLP District Article

Text Notifications are Coming!

We are pleased to announce that families can now opt in to receive text messages for important information from St. Louis Park Public Schools. 

Option 1: Opt in to receive text messages

Verify your cell number: If you already receive voice recordings from St. Louis Park Public Schools on a cell phone, your number is updated! If not, contact the main office of your student’s school to update your cell phone in PowerSchool. Send us an opt-in text message: Text Y to 67587 to opt in to receive text messages.

Option 2: Wait for the text message on March 30 asking you to opt in

If we have a cell phone number for you on file and you have not already opted-in by March 30, you will receive a text from 67587 requesting you to opt-in to receive text messages. The message will say: St. Louis Park Public Schools messages. Reply Y to confirm, HELP 4 info. Msg&data rates may apply. Msg freq varies. schoolmessenger.com/tm 

Does your family speak Somali or Spanish? If you wish to update your language preferences, please contact our front office staff and ask that the preferred guardian language be updated in the student information system (PowerSchool). This will ensure you receive district-level communications such as closures and emergencies in your preferred messages. Whenever possible, we will do our best to ensure SLP phone recordings go out in your preferred language.

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Summer School

Thinking about Summer School already?

We are! Registration opens March 1, 2023 for Summer Learning Academy, Summer Learning and Play, and Credit Recovery.

• Field Trips
• Hands on Experiential Learning
• Breakfast and Lunch
• Relationship Building

Elementary School

June 19-August 4 - Summer Learning Academy

June 19-Aug 17- Summer Learning and Play

Middle School

June 19-July 14 - Academic Programs

July 17-July 28 - Activities and field trips

High School

June 12-30 - Credit Recovery

For more information visit slp.thatscommunityed.com

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Summer Learning Academy for Rising 1-8th grade Learners - Registration is 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.

Click HERE for the Registration Form in English.

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 must be provided by families.

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

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

Registration for Summer High School Credit Recovery will be available in April. 

Afterschool Enrichment Opportunities for PH Students

New Classes listed below!

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. 

Art Lab (Grades 2-5)

In this club, students will explore different materials and techniques to create fun and exciting works of art.

Thursdays, April 20-June 1

2:15-3:30 p.m.

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

Mirabel's World with Kidcreate Studio (Grades K-5)

In this truly enchanted class, we’ll paint, sculpt with air-dry clay, and even sing along to some of your favorite tunes while creating dazzling clay butterflies, magical bedroom doors, Colombian rainforest creatures and so much more. 

Mondays, April 17-May 8

2:15-3:15 p.m.

Price: $79

YR Cartoon Club Art Class (Grades K-5)

Our students will create fully realized cartoon characters from fun subjects like robots, hilarious dogs, and funny insects. 

Tuesdays, April 11-May 16

2:15-3:45 p.m.

Price: $119

Games Club: Explore the World (Grades 1-5)

In Games Club, we will explore different types of games from around the world getting to see other cultures through the games they play. 

Wednesdays, April 19-May 31

2:15-3:30 p.m.

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

Grandmasters of Chess (Grades 1-5)

In each class, students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into their chess games. Each class ends with students playing 20-30 minutes of chess. 

Tuesdays, April 11-May 30

2:15-3:15 p.m.

Price: $130

Skyhawks Basketball

Learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding, and defense through skill-based instruction and small-sided scrimmages.

Tuesdays, March 28-April 25

Grades K-2: 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Grades 3-5: 3:30-4:30 pm

Price:$89

Skyhawks Track and Field Camp

Using special equipment, our exercises and drills will prepare athletes for cross country, track and field events, and distance running, while inspiring a love for running and being active.

Tuesdays, May 2-23

Grades K-2: 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Grades 3-5: 3:30-4:30 pm

Price: $89



TO SEE THE SPRING PROGRAMS GUIDE CLICK HERE

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

SLP Online Meal Menus

My School Menus - English

My School Menus - Spanish

My School Menus - Somali

Kids Place Registration for Non-School Days

 SUMMER instructions

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.

● 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.

Join in the fun at Kids Place this summer!

As part of St. Louis Park Public Schools, we share the district’s mission to provide

children a safe, nurturing environment that energizes and enhances the spirit.

Kids Place Summer Program 2023 Grades K- 5

June 19 - August 18, 2023

Location: Susan Lindgren Elementary

Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

20 or more days: $53 per day

15-19 days: $57 per day

Sign into your online account to register: https://slp.ce.eleyo.com

Online Registration Window: March 1 - March 31, 2023!

Schedule changes allowed through May 19, 2023

For more information:

https://slpcommunityed.com/kids-place/kids-place-school-age/

Blue Whale Architecture Showcase, March 23rd

Come with your first grader to see the architectural structure they built using

math, art, and science skills! All their work was inspired by Norma Sklarek, the first Black female architect in both New York and California. We hope you can come and celebrate your child’s creativity and learning!

When: Open house on Thursday, March 23rd from 5:00-7:00

Where: Peter Hobart Elementary

Who: First grade students and families

2023 PTO Events:

Maple Syrup Program @ Westwood Nature Center – Mar 26th

PTO General Meeting – Apr TBD, 6:30pm

Monthly Meet Up @ Dakota Park – Sun Apr 16th

Spring Carnival – Fri May 5th

Monthly Meet Up @ Dakota Park – Sun May 21st

Last Day of School Celebration – Thurs Jun 8th

If you would like to get involved, please email peterhobartpto@gmail.com

• NEW! Student Directory access HERE. Password: Hobart2023!
• 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. 
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