March 16, 2020
From Your Principal
Dear Families,

As many of you know, Governor Walz has ordered the closing of schools throughout the state by Wednesday. Today we will continue school as usual. Monday will be designed to help all students learn how to enrich their distance learning experience while they are away from school and help ensure connectivity to their teachers and classmates even while we are urged to be in isolation.

In addition to physical materials (like books and handouts), our staff will be using digital tools you may be familiar with at each level -- whether it be Google, Gmail, Schoology, SeeSaw or Remind, to name a few. A combination of digital and paper resources will be used appropriately as we think about keeping students engaged and learning. 
  • It is our intention to make sure our credit-earning 9-12 grade students continue their current rigorous classroom experiences via digital and distance learning
  • Students in grades 3-8 will have access to digital devices and have access to a variety of learning experiences both digital and non-digital from their teachers on a regular basis
  • Students in grades K-2 will engage in learning experience plans that may be accessed online, but don't require a digital device to complete
  • Families who are enrolled in our early learning programs will receive further instruction from staff on how to continue their learning.

Our primary goals on Monday are to ensure students have the necessary supplies and materials to engage in high-quality learning during the closure. This will serve as a personal connection with their teachers and peers before we move to distance learning. Please know that our staff will be working diligently to ensure that students get what they need. You can help us by filling out this GOOGLE FORM to ensure your child is well equipped with the tools they need for success.

We commit to energizing and enhancing the spirit of our students through this unprecedented time.

Peter Hobart Proud,
Kari Schwietering
Principal
ST. LOUIS PARK SCHOOLS CLOSED MARCH 17- MARCH 27
Sunday, March 15, Governor Tim Walz announced that all Minnesota schools will be closed beginning Wednesday, March 18 through Friday, March 27 due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. During the school closure, childcare will be provided for the children of emergency responders and healthcare workers. 
During this time, the Governor is asking school districts to create Distance Learning Plans if there is a need for a long-term closure. 
St. Louis Park Public Schools will also be closed Tuesday, March 17. Teachers and staff will report to prepare Distance Learning Plans.
St. Louis Park Public Schools will be open today, Monday, March 16 to prepare students and families for the closure with technology options. If you choose to keep your child home on Monday, we respect that decision and ask that you call the school attendance line. Please note - there will not be a negative academic impact to your student.
All afterschool activities and athletics are cancelled indefinitely.
We value connectedness in a time of isolation. The St. Louis Park Public Schools mission is to energize and enhance the spirit. It is paramount that we all work together at this time to ensure the greater health of our community.
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  • Friday, March 27 - April 3: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break





Kari Schwietering, Principal

6500 W. 26th Street
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: 952-928-6600
Attendance: 952-928-6604
Fax: 952-928-6643
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