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UPCOMING
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Mon., Feb. 15: NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
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Tues., Feb. 16: 3:30-4:00 pm Coffee with Corey for families
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Tues., Feb. 16: 4:00 pm Resident Application Deadline for PSI Kindergarten 2021-22
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Fri., Feb. 19: NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development
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Thurs., Feb. 25: Grades K-5 Picture Day for in-person and DLA students (more details below)
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February 11, 2021
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
Last summer, I mentioned to my wife that I had seen a t-shirt that I thought was funny. A few days later, a package arrived at our house with my very own t-shirt which boldly states, "Patience. Flexibility. Grace. 2020." When I pull it out to wear this spring, I might modify it and add "2021." In addition to patience, grace, and flexibility, I've also seen a lot of love within our community. I've seen staff, students, and families leaning into our Core Values and our belief that "Everyone has equal intrinsic worth."
I fully recognize that this past year has brought many personal and professional challenges for our community, and we continually reflect on what is working and act on what we can make better. As we continue into this year, I ask each of us to lean into the collective spirit as we work together to keep everyone safe and learning. There are many things that we have learned in the past year that I believe will make teaching and learning better for our children. I am excited for our future. Thank you for choosing St. Louis Park Public Schools and Park Spanish Immersion Elementary for your family; help us to make this the very best school for your children and all of our children.
Most sincerely,
Corey
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Did Your Bus Route Change?
Daily Routine Form
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Did your bus number recently change due to route consolidation? If yes, please update your child's Daily Routine Form, and/or communicate any new information to the teacher.
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Kiss & Ride Drop-Off and Pick-Up |
The new Kiss & Ride system is becoming more streamlined! Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue to improve systems for dropping off and picking up your child(ren). Please review reminders below:
Morning Student DROP-OFF (opens at 7:28 a.m. and closes at 7:43 a.m.):
- Only approach the school parking lot heading WEST on Cedar Lake Road
- Use a turn signal (blinker) when entering or exiting the parking lot
- Wear a mask and not exit your vehicle
- Pull as far forward as possible, forming two lanes upon entering the parking lot
- ONLY allow your child(ren) to exit on the passenger side of the vehicle on the sidewalk side only.
Afternoon Student PICK-UP (opens at 2:15 p.m.):
- Please don't arrive prior to 1:55 pm
- Only approach the school parking lot heading WEST on Cedar Lake Road
- Use your turn signal (blinker) when entering or exiting the parking lot
- Wear a Mask and don’t exit your vehicle
- Display your Family Kiss & Ride Number on the passenger side of your dashboard
- Pull as far forward as possible, forming two lanes upon entering the parking lot
- ONLY allow your child(ren) to enter on the passenger side of the vehicle on the sidewalk side
- If you need to help your child buckle, please allow your child(ren) to enter your vehicle and pull ahead so other cars can get around you
Please find a Kiss & Ride map, and/or review a Kiss & Ride procedural video on our homepage at: www.slpschools.org/psi
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Lifetouch Picture Date: Thursday, February 25 |
Picture Day on Thursday, February 25th! Students in Distance Learning Academy will have an opportunity to come in that day to have their picture taken also. Watch for more specific details for DLA families regarding Picture Day coming soon.
Health and safety is a priority. Students will be socially distanced and masked while waiting for their turn. Photographers, volunteers and staff will stay masked.
Enter PSI Picture Day ID: EVTRTCJKN
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Every Meal (formerly Sheridan Story) |
Now that we have many students back in person, we will again be offering Every Meal (formerly Sheridan Story) bags of food. If you are interested in having your child bring home a FREE bag of non-perishable food on the last day of every week, please let your child's teacher know, or email our school social worker, Jennifer Gregor (gregor.jennifer@slpschools.org).
Please indicate your child's name, if they have siblings at PSI who should also receive a bag, and the color of the bag(s) your family would like to receive. Please reach out if you have any questions!
Ahora que muchos estudiantes están en persona, estaremos ofreciendo bolsas de comida de Every Meal (anteriormente Sheridan Story). Si está interesado en que su hijo traiga a casa una bolsa de comida no perecedera el último día de cada semana, informe al maestro de su hijo/a o envíe un correo electrónico a nuestra trabajadora social de la escuela, Jennifer Gregor (gregor.jennifer@slpschools.org). Indique el nombre de su hijo/a, si tiene hermanos en PSI que también deberían recibir una bolsa, y el color de la bolsa (s) que su familia le gustaría recibir. Por favor, póngase en contacto con nosotros si tiene alguna pregunta.
Every Meal is committed to using only high quality food that retains dignity for our children and families. Dietitians/nutritionists through Allina Health and Saint Paul Public Schools were consulted to select healthy items for our food bags. We also continually gather feedback from taste tests, program participant surveys, and collaboration with cultural liaisons and community groups.
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With huge thanks to families, as well as the efforts of our PTO for staff snacks and sharing kind words of support, especially during this unique school year! We couldn't do it without YOU! |
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Video to Celebrate Black HIstory Month and
National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID)
to Premiere Monday, February 15
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St. Louis Park Public Schools will premiere a video at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 15 on the District's YouTube channel titled "SHOWING UP FOR OUR STUDENTS: Celebrating Our Black Students & Their Families." The video is part of the District's celebration of Black History Month and National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID).
Click here to access the District's YouTube channel.
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Kindergarten Enrollment - Fall of 2021-22 |
Families with a student eligible to begin Kindergarten in the Fall of 2021 should have received a mailing to arrive at their homes the week of January 18, 2021.
The PSI application has a deadline date of February 16, 2021 for St. Louis Park residents. PSI Siblings are NOT automatically enrolled. If you are not receiving the District's Kindergarten mailings and have a student eligible for Kindergarten next Fall, please contact the District's Enrollment Center at enrollment@slpschools.org to be added to the mailing list.
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COVID-19 Travel Warnings & Restrictions |
With the President’s Day long weekend and spring break coming up March 27-April 4, St. Louis Park Public Schools is reminding parents and families to seek travel guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). Travel that puts students and families at risk is currently discouraged by the MDH and the CDC, and could make it difficult to return home and to school as planned.
The COVID-19 landscape is changing day-by-day and further travel restrictions or enforcement could be put in place if health conditions deteriorate. Last week, President Biden signed a new executive order requiring a negative COVID test within three days of travel to the U.S., and one week of quarantine after international travel. CDC Guidelines currently include this requirement: “All air passengers coming to the United States, including U.S. citizens, are required to have a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board a flight to the United States.”
As a district, we will continue to monitor the state and federal guidance as we navigate the trajectory of the pandemic. We encourage you to also continue to monitor guidance regarding all travel plans. PLEASE NOTE: We are also sharing this information with all St. Louis Park Public Schools teachers and staff who may have travel plans to ensure their safety and that of students and other staff upon their return.
We all have a role to play in reducing the spread of COVID-19, let’s count on each other to keep our schools open and our community safe.
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School Directory 2020-2021 |
The 2020-2021 school directory is up and running! Due to COVID-related delays, the directory upload took a bit longer than expected. However, at long last, this years’ data is now available. ACTION NEEDED! Please refer to this document for first-time user instructions.
If you already have an account, you will need to log in and confirm your student(s) information (or update if incorrect), and provide permission to publish. Please reach out to the PSI PTO with any further questions. Thank you!
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UPDATE: Imagination & Inventors' Fair |
We are trying a different format for this year’s Imagination & Inventors' Fair event, previously scheduled for February 9th, 2021. After feedback from families, we understand adding another project to do at home isn’t workable for many families this year. We understand and look forward to seeing all your students’ projects in person next year!
To help families celebrate and discuss science, imagination and black history month - we’d like to recommend an upcoming event and a few resources to help with home-based science, imagination and also anti-racism and black history discussions and family learning.
Upcoming virtual event: Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) is hosting a free, virtual Family Day event celebrating art, imagination and black history: Black is Beautiful – this Sunday, February 14th, at 10am. The event is available to view and participate via the MIA facebook page events.
We’ve also compiled a few links to help your family discover great ideas to explore black history and celebrate science at home this month. Have other science, imagination, or black or indigenous people of color (BIPOC) history resources your family loves share them with us!
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City of St. Louis Park
FREE 21 Day Racial Equity Challenge
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The City of St. Louis Park invites you to join the FREE 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge, Feb. 1 – 21.
Through the challenge, you’ll build more effective racial equity habits, especially dealing with issues of race, power, privilege and oppression.
Take the challenge on your own, with your household, or gather virtually with friends and neighbors for discussion. Collectively, we hope to build deeper awareness, understanding and connections to advance racial equity in the City of St. Louis Park.
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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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