February 23, 2023

Hello Peter Hobart Community,

Thank you for your patience and understanding with snow days this week. We know unplanned days off are not ideal. We hope to have students back in the building on Friday! In the meantime, stay warm and safe!

Below are this week's curated activities put together by the PTO to help celebrate Black History Month. Please also subscribe to the PTO Newsletter so you don't miss great resources like this as well as upcoming events!



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Please note, the activities with a *star are hosted at Peter Hobart. Enjoy the month!

Feb 24th: Have a conversation with your child. What have they done during Black History Month? What have they learned? Is there anything else they’d like to do to celebrate? Do you want to further build your skill in having conversations about race and racism with your child? Check out Hope Speaks Project, a non-profit organization working to normalize conversations about race and racism through family-centered classes. 

Feb 25th: Bring the whole family to the MN State Capitol for the first fashion exhibition highlighting local Black fashion designers in the Twin Cities. Event runs from Noon - 2pm.

Feb 26th: Go on a culinary tour for the whole family - coffee, juice, and a bakery! The Dripping Root is the first and only Black-Owned cold pressed juice bar in MN. Get Down Coffee Co owner’s goal is to diversify & bring accessibility to the specialty coffee scene. Get Down Coffee Co is inspired by hip-hop music. Hip-hop broke sociocultural barriers & they feel like they’re doing the same. Lutunji’s Palate owner opened her bakery built on her signature Southern-style peach cobbler. She even has a vegan option. Her secret ingredient? Canned peaches! Other than the peach cobbler & pecan pie her entire menu is vegan. 

Feb 27th: Get to know our local Black Artists & Creatives! Explore their work. Share with your kids! 

*Feb 28th: You are invited to the Peter Hobart All School Assembly @ 1:15pm. Our students will showcase and celebrate Black History Month in true Peter Hobart-style. We’d love to have you join us.  

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

IB Inquiry Week of February 20th

One of our goals this year is to be more intentional in inviting families into school to celebrate students’ thinking, creativity and growth.

In addition to increasing student voice in our family connect/conferences, each of our grade levels and our specialists have offered (or will offer) opportunities for authentic engagement for our learners and their families.  

This past month, we’ve had families at school to celebrate our 2nd graders personal narratives, the 4th grade Regions of the US showcase, and open houses in talent development.  We’ve tried to vary the times (before, during and after school) to make events accessible to all of our families. A big thank you to all who (either at home or school) have supported/celebrated the brilliance of our Peter Hobart students.

Stay tuned, there are more opportunities to come as we build toward the end of the year with our 5th grade Exhibition.

Anne LaLonde Laux

IB Curriculum Coordinator

Tuesday, February 28 ~ Peter Hobart All School Assembly, 1:15pm Peter Hobart

Thursday, March 9 ~ SLP District Band Concert, 7:00pm SLPHS

Friday, March 10 ~ Imagination Fair, 6:30pm-8:00pm Peter Hobart

Friday March 31-Friday April 7~ No School

Monday, April 10 ~ School Resumes

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).

March Letter Day Calendar

SLP District Article

Raising Readers Event 03/01/2023

The St. Louis Park Public Schools Central Early Learning Center is pleased to host a Parent Education evening titled Raising Readers on Wednesday, March 1st from 6:30-7:30. Dana Strahnson, St. Louis Park librarian, will share some tips and strategies for emergent readers. All are welcome. 



Zoom Link: https://slpschools-org.zoom.us/j/83691657114

Central Early Learning Center - 6300 Walker Street, St. Louis Park - Door 3

SLP District Article

Cold lunch options are back 3/01/2023

The SLP School Nutrition Department has some great news to share! Starting in March, students can enjoy cold options at school. Students will be able to choose between hot lunch, cold lunch, or vegetarian options.

Students can look forward to cold lunch options like egg salad sandwich, turkey & cheese sandwich, crispy chicken wrap, roast beef with provolone cheese on croissant, and chicken caesar wrap. Each month we’ll have different options based on what the students like. Make sure your student tells their school nutrition staff their favorite lunches! View lunch menus.

SLP District Article:

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

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

Cold Weather ~ Outdoor Clothing Reminder

Please remember students go outside for recess every day! Make sure they have outdoor clothing. Label all clothing.

Students will always go outside unless the regular temperature is below 0 degrees or the windchill

temperature is -10 degrees or below. We will watch the temperature to

keep our students safe.

We are always in need of gently used or new winter gear,

especially waterproof mittens/gloves.

If you are in need of winter gear, please contact our Social

Worker Georgia Miller-Kamara at kamara.georgia@slpschools.org

Kids Place Registration for Non-School Days

 Newly added 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/

SLPHS Hosts Girls Youth Lacrosse Clinic 03/03/2023

Click picture below to sign up for SLP Girls Youth Lacrosse Clinic!

5th Grade Band Concert 03/09/2023

Fifth Grade Band Students are expected to participate in the annual SLP District Band Showcase on Thursday, March 9. Fifth grade students will start rehearsing at 5:20 PM before the concert which starts at 7:00 PM.

Arrive:

5:20 PM Students should arrive in enough time to set up their stand, instrument, music

Where:

St. Louis Park High School - Field House (Large Gymnasium)

Wear:

Top: white or black (no words or images if possible)

Bottom: dark color or black

Bring:

Instrument, concert music, music stand (if you own one)

Please let me know if you have questions, don't have a music stand, or need assistance getting to the high school at 5:20 PM. Encourage your student to practice at home. Please check your emails for practice videos.

Thank you for your support,

Emilie Bertram, Elementary Band Teacher

bertram.emilie@slpschools.org

Peter Hobart Imagination Fair 03/10/2023

When: Friday, March 10, 2023 6:30–8pm

Where: Peter Hobart

Who: Open to all K-5 students!

Show off your brilliance! Create a display of your choosing for all to see! Displays can be anything that interests you: a collection, science experiment, work of art, craft, magic trick, how-to demonstration, even a short performance of an instrument, song or talent.

Parent help is welcome, but the student's imagination should take the lead! Please note: displays cannot use electricity.

Space is limited! Students are asked to keep displays no more than 3 feet wide by 2 feet deep. Each student will be assigned a table spot to set up their display. Students may enter solo or with a partner or small group.

Exhibit set-up begins at 6:15 pm, and the fair opens at 6:30 pm. An interviewer will stop by to learn about your entry by asking a few questions.

Entry forms will be sent home with students the second week of February.

Questions? Email peterhobartpto@gmail.com

High Rates of Illness at School

Masks are Highly Encouraged. Stay Home When Sick and Slow the Spread of Illness

We are seeing unusually high rates of illness in multiple SLP schools, in particular, influenza (flu) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). These viruses can be easily spread through close contact when people cough, sneeze, and talk. 

Please help partner with us in an effort to prevent the spread of illness by following our illness guidelines:

Situations when your child should stay home:

• Fever of 100 degrees or more. The student should stay home for 24 hours after their temperature returns to normal without the use of fever reducing medication.
• Vomiting or diarrhea. The student is to stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.
• Any uncontrolled cough.
• Rashes with unknown causes. Check with your family physician/clinic before your student returns to school.
• If feeling ill/unwell and the student is unable to fully participate in school activities.

If your child displays symptoms of influenza or RSV, you can reach out to your child’s health care provider to see if testing for these illnesses is recommended. For information about influenza and RSV please refer to the Parent Fact Sheets from Hennepin County

Public Health:

• Influenza information can be found HERE
• RSV Information can be found HERE

Thank you for helping to prevent the spread of illness!

Five Fabulous Fifth Graders this week:

Peter Hobart now has a Newscast on our Youtube Channel. CLICK HERE to see the latest newscast!

CLICK HERE to watch the special segment on the newscast from Peter Hobart's Sustainability Club!

2023 PTO Events:

Imagination Fair – Fri Mar 10th

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

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