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UPCOMING
- Fri., March 26: NO SCHOOL
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March 15-26: Parent/Teacher Connect Times (watch for details from your child's teacher)
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March 29 - April 2: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
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Mon., April 5: Classes Resume
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Wed., April 7: 8am-12pm Make-Up/Retakes Picture Day (first Wed. after Spring Break)
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Thurs., April 15: PTO Amity Intern Informational Meeting
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Tues., April 20: 6:30-7:30pm PTO Meeting - A Collaborative Conversation about Raising Anti-Racist Children
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April 26-27: Grades 3-5 MCA Reading Assessments
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April 29-30: Grades 3-5 MCA Math Assessments
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May 4-5: Grade 5 (only) MCA Science Assessments
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March 18, 2021
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
While I find it somewhat surreal that our spring break is right around the corner. As the seasons change, we are starting to meet new 2021-2022 kindergarten families, and we are interviewing candidates for our Amity Intern Program. At PSI, we have worked with the Amity Institute to facilitate collaboration with teaching interns from Spanish speaking countries for at least twenty-two years. In recent history, we have had eight interns collaborating with our teachers to provide rich large group, small group, and individual instruction to our students.
At PSI, we are grateful for the collaboration with our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), who fully funds the Amity intern program, and we are thankful for the many community members who have helped support our interns as host families and in so many different ways. If you are interested in learning more about our Amity intern program, or if you might be interested in hosting an intern next year, we will have an informational session via Zoom on Thursday, April 15th from 6:30-7:30 pm. You can also reach out to our coordinators at psiamity@gmail.com.
Our intern program is one of many ways that we are giving our children (and our adults) an opportunity to learn from and with people from different races and backgrounds as we work to fulfill our School District Mission: St. Louis Park Public Schools sees, inspires, and empowers each learner to live their brilliance in an environment the centers student voices and experience to create racially equitable learning that energizes and enhances the spirit of our community.
As we begin to move into spring, I am hopeful that your family will find opportunities to spend more time outside doing things that bring you joy. Thank you for partnering with us on behalf of our children.
Most sincerely,
Corey
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Make-Up/Retakes Picture Day - Wednesday, April 7 |
Due to a large number of students absent on Picture Day, we have a make-up/retakes picture date on Wednesday, April 7.
If your child was absent that day, you may purchase a portrait package in advance by clicking HERE.
If you would like retakes, send the portrait envelope with your child to hand to the photographer on make-up/retakes picture day.
Click HERE to view a Lifetouch flyer in both English and Spanish.
DLA (Distance Learning Academy) families, please watch for a sign-up genius coming soon from your teacher.
DLA families may pick up their portrait package in the PSI office between 7:00am-3:00pm. Call 952-928-6555 with questions.
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School Board Unanimously approved the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan for Racial Equity Transformation on March 8, 2021 |
School Board members for St Louis Park Public Schools unanimously approved the 2020-25 Strategic Plan for Racial Equity Transformation on March 8.
This strategic plan was a labor of love and born out of the desire to create a better tomorrow for all learners in St. Louis Park Public Schools that is not predictable by Race. District Administration custom-designed a process that combined an adaptive approach to center for the Core Planning Team Members' thoughts, feelings, and purpose related to racial equity with technical execution.
The NEW 2020-25 Strategic Plan for Racial Equity Transformation includes:
- NEW MISSION
- NEW VISION
- NEW CORE VALUES
- NEW AREAS OF FOCUS / STRATEGIES
Click HERE for more information. |
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Middle School JUMP START for current 5th grade students |
Jump Start is for students entering 6th grade in the fall of 2021!
What happens if I can't get my locker open? How do I know where my classes are? Can I play sports? Find out all these answers and more at Middle School Jump Start!
During Jump Start you will: meet teachers, learn about the building, practice opening lockers, learn what you really need for a day in school, meet new people, ask questions, and have fun!
These sessions will take place in-person at St. Louis Park Middle School. Sessions will be limited to 20 students. 4 sessions available:
Saturday, May 8th
8-11:30 am or
12:30-4 pm
Saturday, May 22
8-11:30 am or
12:30-4 pm
Price: $35 (scholarships available)
Click here to register now!
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As in previous years, we plan to welcome 8 Amity Interns from Spanish-speaking countries from around the world next school year. These interns provide an even deeper language and culture immersion for our children every day. Administrative fees and stipends to work with each intern are approximately $5,000. The Amity Intern program at PSI is fully funded by the PSI PTO.
Please donate online at: www.psiparents.com/give OR by check ( payable to PSI PTO) using the orange envelope returned to school BY THURSDAY, MARCH 25.
Click HERE for more information. |
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Yearbook Update - ORDER NOW! |
Great news! We WILL have a yearbook to commemorate the exceptional school year that has been 2020-21. Order your student's copy for $15 today! Please know, in order to accommodate the later timing of Picture Day, this year's edition will be delivered next fall.
The PSI PTO Yearbook Team needs your help documenting this memorable year! Do you have any good photos of your student(s) participating in distance learning or any out-of- school learning activities this year? Please send to PSIyearbook@gmail.com (submission does not guarantee inclusion in the yearbook). To help your team of parent volunteers stay organized, please be sure to include the grade/teacher(s) of students pictured when sending photos. ¡Muchas gracias!
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Carnival Coloring Contest |
We had a great turnout for our First Carnival Coloring Contest! Thanks to all the students who submitted pictures! Your creativity was awesome to see! While it was difficult to choose, prizes will be delivered to student's classrooms or mailed for DLA students! We will also be posting the winners’ pictures at school! Thanks for participating in Carnival Week! |
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STEP St. Louis Park Emergency Program |
STEP has been empowering lives and restoring hope in St. Louis Park since 1975. Our work is a collaboration of staff, volunteers, board members, donors and community partners.
How can you be part of our mission? Click HERE for more information!
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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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