Dear Peter Hobart Community,
I grew up on 38th street in south Minneapolis. I can't count the amount of times that I was either in, or walked past Cup Foods on the corner of 38th and Chicago. My middle school was not too far away and oftentimes, I would walk home down 38th, past Cup Foods. Reflecting on my childhood and recognizing that the murder of George Floyd has impacted me, my family and my city in an immense way, I can't help but question what I would have needed if that event happened on a day when I walked home from school?
In light of the murders that took place in Atlanta on Tuesday night, I can't help but question what our students/families/colleagues of Asian descent would be feeling and thinking right now? And subsequently, what would they need?
What I'm landing on is actually pretty simple.
I would need to feel safe, loved, seen and heard.
As the Chauvin trial progresses, and as more information about the Atlanta murders comes to light, please know that our staff will do their best to provide our students with:
- an environment that they feel safe in
- a place where the adults show that we love them
- a place where the value of their lives is seen
- a place where their voices are heard
This is our hope everyday here at Peter Hobart but in trying times, I believe this needs to be restated often to best support our students and families. Please reach out with any questions, comments or concerns.
Chris Weaver
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Peter Hobart Proud,
Kari Schwietering ~ Principal
Chris Weaver ~ Elementary Support Supervisor
If you have any questions, feel free to call the Peter Hobart Office at 952-928-6600.
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March is also National Social Worker's Month! Thank you Ms. Edwins!
We are so grateful that you are a part of our community.
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Principal Schwietering was honored with an award from the Institute for Courageous Leadership this Thursday, March 18, 2021. Congratulations Principal Schwietering! |
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International Baccalaureate |
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International-Mindedness
International-mindedness is a view of the world in which people see themselves connected to the global community and assume a sense of responsibility towards humanity. It is an awareness of the interrelatedness of all nations and peoples, and is a recognition of the complexity of these relationships.
Internationally minded people appreciate and value the diversity of peoples, cultures and societies in the world. They make efforts to learn more about others and to develop empathy and solidarity towards them to achieve mutual understanding and respect
The concept of international-mindedness is built on diverse perspectives to generate a sense of common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet.
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School Board Approves 2020-2025 Strategic Plan for Racial Equity Transformation |
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The School Board unanimously approved the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan for Racial Equity Transformation at its Monday, March 8 meeting. Click here for more information.
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Middle School JUMP START for 5th grade students |
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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)
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News from Health Services |
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A Message from Health Services Regarding COVID-19
In an effort to keep our community’s COVID-19 spread down, the District will continue to follow guidelines set in place by the Minnesota Department of Health. Although COVID-19 rates have decreased, Hennepin County continues to have high levels of community transmission (defined by the Minnesota Department of Health as greater than 10 cases per 10,000).
Students should not come to school if they are ill or if anyone in their household is ill. The District continues to follow a 10 day isolation period for individuals with COVID illness symptoms and a 14 day quarantine for those exposed to COVID-19 or exposed to a household member with symptoms of COVID-19.
We ask that student illness symptoms are reported to the school health office. Health office staff will review exclusion guidance and determine isolation and/or quarantine dates. The illness exclusion document that is used in our schools can be viewed here.
Free COVID testing locations can be found here.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students, staff, and community safe.
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CDC Recommendations Regarding Spring Break Travel |
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The District continues to prioritize the health and safety of staff, students and families and the ability to provide as much in-person learning as possible. The District asks that staff and families consider CDC recommendations around travel as we approach Spring Break (March 29-April 2).
The CDC is currently recommending no travel at this time, given that travel increases the chance of getting and spreading COVID-19. If staff and families do decide to travel, they are reminded to continue observing all prevention measures including maintaining six feet of distance from others whenever possible, masking consistently, using proper hand hygiene, and testing and quarantining when appropriate.
The CDC also has the following recommendations after you return from traveling:
- Get tested 3-5 days after returning home from traveling
- Stay home and self-quarantine for a full seven days after traveling, even if you receive a negative test result
- If you choose to not get tested, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after traveling
- Avoid being around people who are at an increased risk of severe illness for 14 days after traveling
- If you choose to follow these quarantine recommendations, please contact your child's teacher as soon as possible.
Following this guidance gives us the best chance to keep our schools open and our staff, students and families safe.
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MDH Recommends Testing for Children & Families Every 2 Weeks |
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Now that students have returned to in person learning at our elementary schools and hybrid learning at our secondary schools, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) encourages every family to get tested for COVID-19. Current recommendations from MDH say that any student who spends time near people outside their immediate household should get tested every two weeks, through the end of the school year.
Testing has never been easier – you can visit a community testing site, order an at-home test kit, or get tested through your health care provider. All options are quick and free to you.
You can sign your entire family up to get tested at the same time at a community testing site. If someone in your family prefers to speak in another language besides English, in-person or language line assistance is available. Test sites are doing everything they can to make sure sites are clean, safe, and comfortable for everyone.
Teachers, school staff, and coaches are already getting tested regularly. We owe it to them to do the same. By wearing a mask and getting tested regularly, we can help limit the spread of COVID-19 and keep our schools and sports open.
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There is free COVID testing available at the Park Nicollet Campus over by Miracle Mile Center just off of Excelsior Blvd. https://www.healthpartners.com/covid-19/testing/
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Listening Sessions with Superintendent Osei |
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As a part of the process to hear stakeholder perspectives, Superintendent Osei will be hosting Listening Sessions over the course of this school year for students, parents/guardians, and staff to better understand the impact of the implementation of the District's educational delivery models.
April 5 | Students | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Zoom Link
April 20 | Parents/Guardians - English | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Zoom Link
April 20 | Parents/Guardians - Spanish | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Zoom Link
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Familias Latinas de nuestras escuelas, ahora ya tenemos una página de Facebook con información totalmente en español! Les invitamos a visitar y a darnos un me gusta.
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Kindergarten Open Enrollment |
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Online Enrollment is NOW OPEN for Incoming Kindergarten Families |
The District's new online enrollment system is now open. This is especially pertinent for families with a student who is eligible to begin Kindergarten in the Fall of 2021.
Enrollment Center Contact Information
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Address: 6311 Wayzata Blvd. SLP, MN 55416 Phone: 952-928-6023 Email:[email protected]
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Free Groceries for Families Who Qualified for Free or Reduced-Price Meals During the 2020-21 School Year
Families in our district who qualify for free or reduced-price meals are now eligible for additional emergency nutritional benefits offered from the Federal government.
These benefits are provided by Federal “Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer” funds (P-EBT); a temporary food benefit to families with children who would have received free and reduced-price meals if schools were open. These additional benefits may be retroactive to September 2020, depending on when eligibility for free or reduced-meals is determined.
Families who qualify will receive separate electronic grocery cards for each student in the family. The cards would include funds (approximately $6.82/day) for each day your student was in distance learning during the school year. Cards will be mailed from the State of Minnesota in late March 2021.
If you have already qualified for free or reduced-price meals earlier this school year, you don’t need to do anything because your family will automatically receive these new Federal nutritional benefits.
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Our annual Peter Hobart Imagination Fair- VIRTUAL style will be held 3/19!
Submissions to Padlet are open through March 19th and after that point you can view what individuals in our community created! Ignite your creativity for ANYTHING that interests you and share it with the community! By sharing your creativity we connect on our learning, joy, interests and you may even inspire someone else!
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Save the Date!
PTO Meeting 3/22
6:30 p.m.
Your voice matters, please join us and share your ideas.
Agenda & Zoom link to follow at a later date.
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Do you shop at Amazon? If so, did you know that you can shop AND support Peter Hobart? Simply go through smile.amazon.com and select Peter Hobart as your charity of choice. A percentage of your orders will automatically be donated back to our school!! You can use your existing Amazon account- just be sure to go to smile.amazon.com every time you shop.
Click HERE to learn more about Amazon Smile
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Box Tops for Education is changing the way
we can earn cash for our school!
Over the summer, participating brands began to change their packaging from the traditional Box Tops clip to the new Box Tops label. Going forward, instead of clipping from packages and checking expiration dates, all Box Tops will be earned digitally by scanning your receipt. If you still have traditional Box Tops clips at home, make sure to send them to school. We will still earn cash for all clipped Box Tops until they expire. Better yet, you can “double dip” during the packaging transition by clipping traditional Box Tops AND scanning your store receipt containing participating products. Download the app on iTunes or Google Play. See products & learn more about the box tops app at BTFE.COM.
Thank you for your efforts in helping our school earn money through the Box Tops program!
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Support Peter Hobart!
Promo Code PH2014.
You'll get 20% off your order and Papa John's will give 20% back to Peter Hobart!
Share the code with family, friends and neighbors!
Offer good at all Twin Cities Papa John's locations.
There is no limit on how many times this code can be used.
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We know that while the year looks different,
we still plan to stay connected and have a fun year!
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The 2nd Wednesday of every month Mexico City on Lake Street - next to SLP High School donates a portion of every order to the Peter Hobart PTO. Support this generous local restaurant and they give back to our school (including dine-in, carryout, and delivery orders).
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The 4th Wednesday of every month Parkway Pizza on Dakota Ave and Minnetonka Blvd donates 5% of all sales (including dine-in, carryout, and delivery orders) to Peter Hobart elementary school. Support our local pizza joint as they support our school!
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Box Tops: Download the Box Tops for Education app on iTunes or Google Play to earn money for Peter Hobart when purchasing products with a Box Top label on it. See BTFE.com for eligible products.
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Amazon Smile: Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to the Peter Hobart PTO. Amazon Smile is the same Amazon you know—same products, same prices, same service. Support our school by shopping at smile.amazon.com and select Peter Hobart PTO as your charitable donation organization.
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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Friday, March 26, 2021 | NO SCHOOL K-12 Elem: Comp Day / Sec:Work&Grading Day
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March 29 - April 2 | NO SCHOOL K-12 Spring Break
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Monday, April 5 | School Resumes
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Monday, May 31 | NO SCHOOL K-12 Memorial Day
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Thursday, June 10 - Last Day of School
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