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UPCOMING
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Mon., Dec. 14: 12:30 - 3:00 pm Media Center OPEN for book check-out
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Tues., Dec. 15: Coffee with Corey from 7:15-7:45 am
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Wed., Dec. 16: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Media Center OPEN for book check-out
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Mon., Dec. 21: 12:30 - 3:00 pm Media Center OPEN for book check-out
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Dec. 23 - Jan. 1: Winter Break (Media Center CLOSED during winter break)
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Mon., Jan. 4: Classes Resume
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12-10-2020
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
I hope this finds you and your family healthy and well! As I have been talking with families, staff members, looking at Seesaw activities, and being in virtual classrooms, I see so many wonderful things happening, and I also have heard community members say that "it's hard" and asking how best to support their children. This video trailer for a video/learning series was recently shared with me by our school social worker, Jennifer Gregor. I plan to participate in the weekly videos, and I encourage you to check out the first video on self-compassion and grace as we reflect on how to support ourselves and our children during this "pandemic winter."
On Monday evening, I enjoyed the readings in English and Spanish of Chief Jake Swamp's "Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message." Thanks to Sra. Probst and Sra. Reyes for leading this activity. In my own reflections, I am grateful for our children and for the many wonderful adults who help support them. Thank you for being a member of our community.
Take care, and keep reading together!
Most sincerely,
Corey
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Join Us for Drama Club Activities! |
It is unlikely that there will be a Drama Club performance this year, but that doesn't mean that we can't gather to do theater-related activities! Students in 3rd-5th grade are invited to participate in this year's activities, and there will be no cost to participate.
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Math & Science Connection BEGINNING Edition |
1-2-3 Puzzle: Your child can turn their artwork into a math jigsaw puzzle. Have them color a picture and write the numbers 1-20 across the bottom. Now let her cut between the nimbers, separating the picture into vertical strips, and mix them up. Challenge them to put the puzzle together by arranging the numbers in order. Click HERE for more from Math & Science Connection Beginning Edition. |
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Please Keep Us Informed... |
Even though we're not physically in school, it's important that you still call the attendance line when your child is sick (952-928-6570) - especially if it's a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case.
Please call PSI Health Services at 952-928-6554 with questions. Click HERE for more information. |
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Do You Need Assistance with Holiday Gifts and/or Winter Gear? |
STEP is suspending its annual Holiday Toy Shop due to the pandemic. In place, families will receive $30 Target gift cards for each eligible child. Registration for STEP’s Toy Program for infants through age 14 who live in St. Louis Park will be December 1-18th, or as long as our funding lasts. Please go to their website, stepslp.org, to register on December 1.
If you are not eligible for STEP, and need assistance with holiday gifts, or if you are in need of winter gear for your student, please contact Jennifer Gregor.(gregor.jennifer@slpschools.org). Also, see below for information regarding FREE meal bags from Every Meal (formerly Sheridan Story.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the window to allow free meals to continue to be available to all children throughout the entire 2020-2021 school year. This unprecedented move by the USDA allows St. Louis Park Public Schools to provide access to free and nutritious food to our families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
While the District is in the distance learning model, free meals will continue to be available to students and families. The District will continue to utilize five school sites as grab-and-go pickup locations on Mondays and Wednesdays between 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Please note that that the Middle School is no longer a free meals distribution site due to the fact that the school kitchen is under construction. The High School and four elementary schools will continue to serve as distribution sites. Anyone with questions about the District's free meals program can call the School Nutrition Department at 952-928-6146.
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Student Listening Sessions with Superintendent Osei |
As a part of the process to hear stakeholder perspectives, Superintendent Osei will be hosting Listening Sessions over the course of this school year for students, parents/guardians, and staff to better understand the impact of the implementation of the District's educational delivery models.
December 7 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Students | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 91868227793 | Password: 965140
December 7 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Staff | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 989 7710 1566 |
Passcode: 409260
December 15 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Parents/Guardians - English | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 934 2061 5183 | Passcode: 520346
December 15 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Parents/Guardians - Spanish | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 967 9287 9471 | Passcode: 029610
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Urgent Action Needed: Free & Reduced Applications |
Dear Families:
Students in households that meet the free or reduced-price meal income guidelines will generate compensatory revenue for the district. Schools must use compensatory revenue to meet the needs of students who are behind their peers, such as remedial instruction, instructional materials including digital learning and technology, bilingual programs and additional teachers and teacher aides. However, the household must complete and return the forms, or complete the online form, no later than December 15 so the district can calculate eligibility and report to the Minnesota Department of Education. This will not impact your students’ eligibility to receive free meals during the 2020-21 school year because meals are free for all students this year.
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Every Meal (Formerly Sheridan Story) - Winter Meal Program |
Every Meal (formerly The Sheridan Story), launched their Winter Meal Program, providing Minnesota children and families easier ways to get the food they need. Over 50 locations throughout the Twin Cities now have our meal bags available for free with no qualification requirements. Locations include local libraries, YMCAs, fire stations, faith communities, schools, businesses, and recreation centers.
Our efforts to add new locations forged through strong partnerships with organizations across the metro area – specifically new locations such as libraries and fire stations – will make it easier for kids and their families to get the nutritious and delicious food they need to learn and grow.
Please join us in providing 50,000 meals per week to Minnesota kids this winter. For every $100 donated, we can serve 25 children with multiple meals. To contribute, please visit www.everymeal.org/donate.
Thank you for your support as we continue towards our vision of Every Child. Every Meal.
Click HERE for more information from Every Meal.
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Dr. Corey Maslowski, Principal
Follow me on Twitter @PSIPrincipal
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School
9400 Cedar Lake Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
School Hours: 7:45 am - 2:15 pm
School Office Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
PSI Main Office: 952-928-6555
24Hr-Attendance: 952-928-6570
Health Office: 952-928-6554
PSI Fax: 952-928-6556
School Nutrition: 952-928-6567
St. Louis Park Public Schools Transportation Department (Bus) 612-437-4719
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