February 18, 2021
An academic bilingual community fostering global citizenship
UPCOMING
  • Fri., Feb. 19: NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development
  • Thurs., Feb. 25: Grades K-5 Picture Day for in-person and DLA students (more info below)
  • Fri., March 5: NO SCHOOL District-Wide Staff Development
From the Principal
February 18, 2021

Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:

One of the highlights of my day is watching our children enter the building in the morning. This morning, I saw smiles to friends, kind words to family members, and sheer excitement as students began their day.  Although it looks different this year, our staff members have always worked to foster community within our classrooms and school, and I'm constantly impressed by the ways that adults are giving students voice and partnering together on behalf of our children.  

Have a great week, and thank you for being a member of our community and for sharing your amazing children with us.  

Most sincerely,

Corey
PSI News
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 are decreasing, 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 and staff 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 illness symptoms and a 14 day quarantine for those exposed to COVID-19 or exposed to an ill household member.

We ask that students and staff report illness symptoms to their school health office at 952-928-6554. 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.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students, staff, and community safe.
Lifetouch Picture Date: Thursday, February 25
Picture Day is on Thursday, February 25th!

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.

To purchase a portrait package online in advance of picture day go to: https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/pictureDayId/EVTRTCJKN

Please note there will be NO RETAKES this year.

DLA (Distance Learning Academy) students will receive a Sign-Up Genius link from their DLA teacher. Please know you may provide PTO Yearbook Committee with a digital photo if you're not comfortable bringing your child into the building.
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.

Please visit www.slpschools.org/enrollment to begin the online enrollment process.

Our Enrollment Center staff is ready to answer any questions you might have to help guide you through the process.
Enrollment Center Contact Information
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Address: 6311 Wayzata Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: 952-928-6023
School District News
Showing Up for our Students:
Celebrating Our Black Students & Their Families
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.
FREE Groceries for Families Who Qualified for Free or Reduced-Price Meals During the 2020-2021 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.

However, if your family income has been affected by the pandemic and you have not completed an Application for Education Benefits (free or reduced-price meal application) for this school year, please complete and submit your application by Feb. 28, 2021.

Questions? Contact School Nutrition at 952-928-6146 or woelffer.jodie@slpschools.org.
Parent/Guardian Listening Sessions Rescheduled to February 23
The Parent/Guardian Listening Sessions scheduled for February 16 are being postponed to February 23 as the Superintendent is unable to attend due to personal family reasons. If parents/guardians have an immediate concern to bring to the Superintendent’s attention they can email the Superintendent at osei.astein@slpschools.org or call his cell phone at 651-494-2600.
The Parent/Guardian Listening Sessions on February 23 will be held at their regular times. Details and Zoom Links follow:

February 23 | Parents/Guardians - English | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Zoom Link
February 23 | Parents/Guardians - Spanish | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Zoom Link
Safe Learning Plan Update
Today Governor Walz released updated guidance to school districts allowing more secondary students to return to the classroom. With the changes in the guidance we no longer need to implement a rolling start strategy and are able to bring students in grades 9-12 back in a hybrid model starting on Monday, February 22.

More information was shared about the updated guidance in the SLP Communicator that went out last evening.
District Seeking Feedback on Draft of Core Values, Vision & Mission for 2020-2025 Strategic Plan for Racial Equity Transformation
St. Louis Park Public Schools is inviting students, parents, staff and the community to review and provide feedback on the DRAFT Core Values, Vision & Mission for the 2020-25 Strategic Plan for Racial Equity Transformation. Feedback will be compiled and shared with the School Board during a presentation at the February 22 School Board Meeting.

DRAFT Core Values:
We believe in:
  • The brilliance of ourselves and others. Everyone has the capacity and responsibility to foster the growth and brilliance of others.

  • Authentic community engagement. Engaging and supporting our employees, families, and communities will enhance the healthy development of each learner.

  • High expectations. Instilling and upholding high expectations empowers students and staff to higher levels of achievement.

  • Collective responsibility. Embodying the collective and urgent responsibility of anti-racist practices enriches a work and learning environment and community.

  • Persistent effort. Through persistent effort we will create anti-racist schools and academically successful learners.

  • Racial consciousness and cultural competence. Racial consciousness and cultural competence are essential to each person’s ability to be a catalyst for change.

  • Advocacy for equity. Everyone has equal intrinsic worth and we will advocate for the historically marginalized.

DRAFT Vision Statement (Paints a picture of the desired future):
St. Louis Park Public Schools – Where students are seen and valued and become their best selves as racially conscious, globally minded contributors to society.

DRAFT Mission Statement (Declares what will be achieved):
St. Louis Park Public Schools sees, inspires, and empowers each learner to live their brilliance in an environment that centers student voice and experience to create racially equitable learning that energizes and enhances the spirit of our community.

Stakeholders have a variety of methods to provide feedback:

Join the Online Conversation
Join the conversation online by participating in the ThoughtExchange; open through February 18. Here you will be able to review the DRAFT statements and share your thoughts as well as weigh-in on what others are thinking about the work. CLICK HERE to join the ThoughtExchange.

Attend a Virtual Meeting
All stakeholders are invited to attend a virtual meeting to learn about the DRAFT Core Values, Vision & Mission and provide feedback.

By Phone: 312-626-6799 / Meeting ID: 921 0874 7934

Click on the meeting date and time to join the meeting or join the meeting by phone.

Email or Call the School District
You can also email or call Sara Thompson, Director of Communications and Community Relations, directly at thompson.sara@slpschools.org or 952-928-6064 to provide your feedback.
Community News
SLP Park & Recreation ONLINE REGISTRATION
Welcome St. Louis Park - Parks & Recreation online registration

How to register
  • Create an account or log on to an existing account.
  • Add participants to your account that you would like to enroll in programs or camps. Don't forget to include yourself as the primary account holder.
  • On the activities, classes & leagues tab above, select an activity that you would like to enroll in - it will be added to your shopping cart. Once you select the activity be sure to select the correct name of the registrant and select the waiver checkbox. Check out items in your shopping cart.

Helpful information
  • View our complete list of offerings in the latest edition of Parks & Recreation brochure.
  • If you have questions about registering for activities or logging in, call 952.924.2540 or 952.924.2544.

If your last registration was prior to November 2018, you will need to create a NEW account.





Dr. Corey Maslowski, Principal
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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

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