Dear Aquila Families,
Last week was staff appreciation week. It takes our whole staff to create the kind of community we want for our school. A community that is caring, collaborative, creative, and open-minded. Last week, the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) showered us with gratitude. Aquila staff received breakfast, lunch, drawings, fun gifts, snacks, beverages, and lots of positive messages, including cards & notes from students. We cannot thank you enough for your kindness, love, and generosity. Thank you for all the JOY you brought to our community. We are so grateful for each of you.
Yesterday, we celebrated our first Disability Awareness Day (DAD). Third, Fourth, and Fifth Graders worked with Mr. Roberts, Mr. Mickelson, and Mrs. Nerison during their Physical Education class to create more student awareness of what it is like for our students with disabilities and what they experience daily.
With five weeks to go in this school year, we are working to FINISH STRONG! In order to do this, we will be focusing on your child’s strengths, interests, and passions. Fifth Graders have just started their exhibition project. As an IB school this is our students' culminating project leaving elementary school. Fifth Graders will work with a team of students to learn more about a local, global or societal issue that is important to them. After doing some research, they will share their knowledge with a presentation that explains what they learned and why it is important to them.
As always, feel free to reach out if you have questions, comments or concerns.
In partnership,
Shelley Nielsen
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Shelley Nielsen, Aquila Principal
Olivia Tolzin, Aquila Assistant Principal
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Aquila Elementary School Teachers and Staff would like to thank the Aquila Community for all the treats and fun last week. THANK YOU! |
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Mark Your Calendar - Virtual School Dance |
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The PTO is sponsoring a Virtual School Dance on Wednesday, May 26 from 6:00-7:30PM.
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Disability Awareness Day - Recap! |
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Yesterday, Wednesday May 12th was Aquila's first annual Disability Awareness Day. Students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 were exposed to an autism awareness video and participated in three stations in the gym focusing on three different disabilities.The first station focused on what it is like to have a visual disability. Students tried to shoot baskets with blindfolds on. The second one focused on a learning disability and how this affects reading and learning. The third one focused on a physical disability where students experienced wheelchair mobility. We were astounded by the knowledge and empathy students displayed as they put themselves in the shoes of individuals with disabilities. Our Aquila students displayed tremendous empathy and appreciation towards our students with different abilities. Thank you to Mr. Roberts, Mr. Mickelson, and Ms. Nerison for planning this event.
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Thank You Aquila Health Office Staff! |
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Thank you to Aquila's Heidi Galbraith and Lisa Leibke
for helping our students and staff everyday!
THANK YOU!
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Aquila Urban Farm Plan - Update |
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Brought to you by Seeds Feeds, HDR Foundation,
and the St. Louis Park School District!
We are excited to announce that a Schoolyard Urban Farm will be built at Aquila Elementary. This project will strive to make the space one which invites, includes, and reflects the many cultures and individuals that are part of the broader Aquila School community. We believe that everyone should have access to fresh and safe food that affirms the cultural identity of our community. We know learning how to grow food can be empowering and healing, and want to plant a variety of vegetables and herbs that students can identify from family meals.
We want to hear from you!
- What vegetables and herbs do you use in cooking?
- Do you want to be informed about opportunities to be involved?
Contact us at ptoaquila@gmail.com or call us at 612-888-1984
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AQ Health Office - Important Information |
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Please call the Attendance Line when your child is sick (952-928-6507),
especially if it's a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case.
Please call AQ Health Services at 952-928-6505 with questions.
COVID-19 vs. Allergies: Do I Need to Quarantine?
STUDENT & FAMILY Information Regarding Allergy/Cold/Flu Season:
Some symptoms of general illness such as seasonal allergies, colds, and/or flu overlap with symptoms of COVID-19. If a parent/guardian/family member believes their child/student has any illness - which displays the same symptoms as COVID-19 - the student, and other household members, are not allowed to attend school until:
The symptomatic student tests negative for COVID-19; or
An alternative diagnosis (such as allergies, cold, or flu) is received from the child’s/student’s health care provider in written form and copied to the school health office.
If the student with symptoms does not test for COVID-19, or receive an alternative diagnosis from their health care provider, they would need to isolate at home for 10 days and household members would follow the 14 day quarantine protocol.
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School Chromebook, iPad, Hotspot, and Library Book Collection |
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Monday, May 17: All school-issued devices such as Chromebooks, hotspots, and iPads should be returned to school with your student. Please return all chargers. Devices will stay at school. (In-person learners)
Friday, May 28: All Aquila Library Books need to be returned.
Thursday, June 10: Distance Learning Academy students will need to turn in all devices, chargers, hotspots, and other materials to Aquila from 9:30-11:30AM.
Any questions, please contact Joanne Bongaarts - Library Media Specialist at bongaarts.joanne@slpschools.org or 952-928-6494
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AQ PTO (Parent, Teacher Organization) |
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The Aquila PTO partners with families to
enhance the education experience
of all Aquila students, families and staff!
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*Virtual School Dance: More info coming! Mark your calendars! Wednesday, May 26. 6:00PM-7:30PM
*For more information about the AQ PTO: Please contact AQ PTO President Chelsea Bergaus at bohnbergaus04@gmail.com.
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Summer Learning Academy 2021 - Click on the pictures! |
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COVID-19 School District's Response |
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PLEASE NOTE:
Updates and information about the school district's response to COVID-19 can be found on the school district website at www.slpschools.org/COVID19. P lease bookmark this page and refer to it often.
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