From Your Partners in Learning |
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Hello Peter Hobart families,
It was an exciting first full week of Distance Learning. There may have been a couple of bumps, a whole bunch of giggles and we virtually saw a ton of smiles. Although we wish we were fully in person with your children, please know until that can happen safely, we will be doing everything we can to provide your children a rigorous and engaging school experience. During the first few weeks of school, each classroom teacher will spend time on community building and getting to know every student personally. We want to build classroom spaces where it feels safe for every child to show up as their true authentic self.
Every day will start with a morning meeting. This time will allow students to not only share about themselves, but also learn more about their classmates. Teachers will build in social emotional lesson during these morning meetings throughout the year. As educators, we want each and every students to feel seen, heard, and valued.
We know this will be a school year that is different than any of us have ever experienced. You are your child’s first educator. We feel privileged to join you in your child’s educational journey. We feel confident that when we work collaboratively with you, we can meet your child’s needs and help them have a successful school year. Feel free to reach out to either of us at any time.
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Peter Hobart Proud,
Kari Schwietering ~ Principal
Chris Weaver ~ Elementary Support Supervisor
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Please note: For the most up to date information please look to the Peter Hobart Website. (Language Translations available)
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PH Connect with Kari & Chris |
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Join Peter Hobart Principal, Kari Schwietering and Elementary Support Supervisor, Chris Weaver this Monday, September 21 from 9:15-10:00am.
It is an opportunity to connect, ask questions, and to share your thoughts and feedback. Please join if you are able, we plan to provide more opportunities in the future if this time does not work for you.
Meeting ID: 870 7993 3758 Passcode: hrsWjjbFR3
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Family Technology Help Resources |
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The NEW St. Louis Park Schools Family Tech Help site is located at https://slpfamilytechhelp.blogspot.com/. Please look here for solutions to common technical problems that you may have with a student device.
If you are in need of additional, specific assistance, you can email a technician at familytechhelp@slpschools.org or leave a message at 952-928-6056.
In both cases please state the student name, school, grade, and provide device info, and contact phone or email. Both of these methods are checked on a regular basis during the school day from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Any calls or emails made after 4:00 p.m. will be received and returned the next school day after 7:30 a.m.
Thomas Odermatt, Peter Hobart Library Media Specialist, is also available to support families.You can email him at odermatt.thomas@slpschools.org or call 952-928-6622.
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After-School Enrichment Opportunities Available: Register Now! |
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When the School Board voted in April 2019 to change school start and end times beginning in the Fall of 2020, the District also committed to form an "Out-of-School Time (OST) Taskforce" to help develop before and after school academic programs, enrichment and recreation opportunities, and childcare options for families.
The District's Youth Enrichment Program (YEP) has released the first slate of enrichment opportunities as a result of the work of the OST Taskforce. These offerings for K-8 students include a drawing class, chess club, Lego class, coding class, guitar lessons, and a puzzles & riddles escape experience.
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Daily Attendance is Important |
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Please remember if your student is unable to "attend" school and will be absent for the day, please call the attendance line at 952-928-6604, with the student's name and reason for the absence. Attendance is taken daily and the attendance line is being monitored daily as well. |
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Free Meals Program Adds Apartment Complex Delivery |
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While the District is in a distance learning educational delivery model, students and families will be able to pick up FREE MEALS (breakfast and lunch) at any of our six schools on Mondays and Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Families picking up meals on Mondays will be able to receive three days worth of breakfast and lunch meals. Families picking up meals on Wednesdays will be able to receive two days worth of breakfast and lunch meals.
The District will also drop-off meals to seven St. Louis Park apartment complexes in designated neighborhoods, between 1:00-2:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Meal Drop-Off Schedule:
Meadowbrook (Era Apartments) | 1:00-1:50 p.m.
Colonial Terrace Apartments | 1:00-1:20 p.m.
Park Glen Apartments | 1:30-1:50 p.m.
Oak Park Village Apartments | 1:00-1:50 p.m.
Louisiana Court Apartments | 1:00-1:20 p.m.
Rhode Island Chateau Apartments | 1:30-1:50 p.m.
Courtyard/The Park Apartments | 1:00-1:50 p.m.
Meals are available by PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY for designated apartment complexes!
Click here to download a one-page flyer with complete information!
Menus on the Nutrislice website and mobile application are accurate and will reflect what is included in the grab-and-go bag meals.
While meals are currently free, it's still important for families to fill out a Free and Reduced Meals Application. This application can be filled out by families in a number of different ways including online through their Wordware or PowerSchool account or by filling out a paper copy.
If anyone has questions or needs more information about the St. Louis Park Public Schools Free Meals program, or needs assistance in filling out a Free and Reduced Meals Application, they can contact the School Nutrition Department at 952-928-6146.
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PowerSchool Family Portal |
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St. Louis Park Public School is excited to offer families a convenient way to access information about students and make online updates. One important yearly update is the "Annual Student Update." You can update phone numbers, emergency contacts, and more.
If you already have a Middle School or High School student in the district, you might already have an account. You can log in to that account to add information about your elementary student.You should have received a letter with an access ID and code for your elementary student.
Make sure to scroll down once you are in the account and look for the "Annual Student Update" button.
If you have questions, please contact the Peter Hobart School Office at 952-928-6600.
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St. Louis Park Hennepin County Library - Open! |
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Hours:
Sunday: 12:00PM - 5:00PM
Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 12:00PM - 8:00PM
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Thank You Wintrust Mortgage for Donation of School Supplies! |
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A big thank you to Wintrust Mortgage employees in Plymouth for donating school supplies to Aquila and Peter Hobart again this year. Because of the many donations, many families were able to get supplies needed for the year. THANK YOU!
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Fourth Grade Orchestra Registration |
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Families with a fourth grade student have the special opportunity this year to have their child learn to play the following string instruments: violin, viola, cello and large string bass.
Registration procedures for the 2020-21 fourth grade orchestra have changed due to COVID-19. Instead of hosting a registration night at the High School, students and families interested in registering for fourth grade orchestra need to visit either House of Note (7202 Minnetonka Blvd. in St. Louis Park; 952-929-0026) or Schmitt Music (11300 Wayzata Blvd. in Minnetonka; 952-546-0555). Families should call ahead to make an appointment.
Employees at these two locations will be able to assist your child in what instrument to choose, what size is correct for your child, and what the cost of renting a string instrument will be. (Rent a string instrument – do not purchase.) Besides renting a string instrument for the school year, your child will need to purchase a folding music stand (for use in practice at home and for concerts) and the music book titled All For Strings Book #1 (tan colored book).
Click here to download and complete the orchestra registration form which can be emailed to Elementary Orchestra Director Mark Anderson at anderson.mark@slpschools.org. You can also email Mr. Anderson with any questions about elementary orchestra.
Click here to view a short video of Mr. Anderson playing the instruments to show your child what the instruments sound like.
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The District released an updated Return to School Guide on Monday, Aug. 31. Key changes in this version include updated information on the Middle School and High School distance and hybrid schedules, new childcare information, and new transportation information. Click here to download a PDF version of this document.
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Welcome to Peter Hobart for the 2020-21 school year!
We hope your first full week of distance learning went smoothly.
The PTO will be working to bring you and Peter Hobart students fun and support in spite of COVID-19. Some things will be shifting how we gather and when, but we'll still bring opportunities to build community.
Planning for Fall Scholastic Book Fair and Author Night are in the works. We'll update you as plans unfold. In person Fall Party and Fall Family Fun Night have been canceled.
Our next meeting is this Monday, September 21st and we welcome your ideas and enthusiasm. We'll hear a principal's report from Kari Schwietering and covering PTO schedule changes for Fall event plans.
Stay connected to the Peter Hobart PTO through the Weebly Website at:
or on Facebook:
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Key School District Dates & Info |
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