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UPCOMING...
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May 31: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
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Tues., June 1: PTO Yearbook order DEADLINE (see below for details)
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June 9: 12:45 pm Grade 5 Celebration of Learning
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June 9: 3:00-4:00 pm Grade 5 Reverse Parade
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June 10: Last Day of School
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May 6, 2021
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
Happy May to each of you! Our staff members are grateful for the kind words, notes, lunch yesterday and treats for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. It truly takes a village, and we have worked together in many new ways over the last year, and I am excited to see the new opportunities that will present themselves based on what we are learning. We also thank YOU for working with us on behalf of our amazing children.
This week, I have seen many classes take advantage of the time to be learning and playing outside. We had a fun and engaging "virtual field trip" to the Ordway to see "Las Cafeteras." Many thanks to our teachers for partnering with Seño Jocque to give our students this experience and for the conversations prior to and after the performance.
I have been reflecting on our Core Value of "We believe in the brilliance of ourselves and others: Everyone has the capacity and responsibility to foster the growth and brilliance of others." Daily, I see team members leaning into this belief. Each child is amazing, and it is our fervent responsibility to help them be their best selves, to feel confident, and to be proud of who they are. Thank you for sharing your children with us, and thank you for being members of our community.
Most sincerely,
Corey
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To our AMAZING PTO with huge gratifude from the entire PSI staff for your kind words, treats, beverages and lunch on Wednesday! |
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Resources for Talking to Children About What's In The News |
Please find resources below for talking with children about what's in the news:
Coming Together - Sesame Street Resource on talking with Children about Race and Identity
If you have experienced or witnessed discrimination, please contact the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) to speak with an investigator. Call 1-833-454-0148 or visit MDHR's webpage http://mn.gov/mdhr/intake/.
Books to read and discuss with your children:
Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry (Author), Vashti Harrison (Illustrator)
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Did Your Child Miss Both Lifetouch Picture Day AND Make-Up/Retakes Day? |
Lifetouch will have a different studio event at their office in Maple Grove. (see the address below)
Parents can schedule a time to have their child's portrait captured using the Sign Up Genius program using the link below.
Lifetouch
Maple Grove, MN 5531
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May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month |
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Annually, this is an opportunity to listen and learn about the diversity within AAPI communities as well as how deep the connections are to all facets of American history. Students will learn about this month in age-appropriate classroom lessons and activities. To access more resources in Minnesota, visit the Coalition of Asian American Leaders.
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SLP Public Schools & Community Foundation |
Who we are and how we help:
The Park Public Schools & Community Foundation, in partnership with Minnesota Philanthropies, enhances educational opportunities and community programming for kids in St. Louis Park. The Foundation works to enrich and inspire the continuing excellence of all our youth, from preschool through high school, and works in partnership with school, business and community.
It is the mission of the Park Public Schools & Community Foundation to make a positive impact in St. Louis Park by providing grants for projects in the St. Louis Park Public Schools and to nonprofits supporting youth programs outside of the classroom.
The Foundation carries out its mission by focusing support in the following areas:
- Enhance student achievement and enrichment at St. Louis Park Public Schools
- Support community programs for youth outside of the classroom
Click HERE for more information.
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Support the Class of 2021 |
Show support for the class of 2021 and the Park Public Schools and Community Foundation with a lawn sign! Proceeds from lawn sign sales will help make the 2021 Senior Party free for all students and will help fund future innovative classroom grants for St. Louis Park students for years to come.
Lawn signs are available for a $25 donation. Click here to order yours today!
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PHOTOS WANTED: Grade 5 Celebration of Learning |
A message for parents from the 5th grade Celebration of Learning Team:
Happy Spring! We are eager to help honor our fifth graders at the end of this milestone year, and we need your help for the slideshow! We’re looking for photos of your kids and their classmates over the past 6 years at PSI. Please scan your camera rolls for class parties, games, plays, first/last days, and more during their PSI careers from 2015 - 2021. Every child will be represented, but we need your assistance to make this a sweet memory for them!
Please email us your photos by Friday May 14th. If you would like to send a whole folder, feel free to email for a link to the g-drive.
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Yearbook Update - ORDER by June 1st! |
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 yearbook edition will be delivered next fall.
To purchase a PSI 2020-21 yearbook go to YBPAY.LIFETOUCH.COM and enter Yearbook ID: 3271921 by TUESDAY, JUNE 1ST.
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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Friends of the Arts (FoTA)
Sidewalk Poetry Contest - Call for Submissions!
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Submit your original poetry to be sandblasted into local public sidewalks! All who have a meaningful connection to St. Louis Park are eligible to submit up to two original short poems or excerpts*. Poems must be no longer than 11 lines with 26 characters per line. This year's selected poems will be installed in the Texas Avenue and 36th Street area near Knollwood Mall.
Poetry that responds to the themes of cultural expression; sense of location and local identity; care for nature and the environment, sustainability; and personal and community health and wellbeing will be prioritized. Poetry in all languages is welcome. Deadline to submit is May 23.
*Applicants whose poems were selected in 2020 are not eligible in 2021. Previous applicants whose poems were not selected may resubmit or submit new poems.
Click HERE to submit your poetry for consideration!
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In the past year, nonprofits and schools across Minnesota have worked to adapt to both the COVID-19 health crisis and the reality of continuing their important missions, even as their spaces were closed or drastically altered due to social distancing protocols.
Today, as we continue to celebrate generosity during SpringForwardMN, we’re focusing on three categories of nonprofits and schools who have served their communities on the front lines of this pandemic, assisted record numbers of our neighbors address basic needs, and those looking forward to the future to help us gather together around common interests and goals again very soon.
Click below to browse a special filtered search list of organizations who rais
ed their hands to be included in these special focus areas. We encourage you to expand your generosity during SpringForwardMN to begin a relationship with a new cause near and dear to your heart.
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SPREAD THE WORD: Edina COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic TODAY for 16+ |
Community Care Clinics is inviting students 16 and older to a COVID vaccination clinic at Edina High School. The clinic is open TODAY, Thursday, May 6, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Edina High School Field House (Enter Door 6), 6754 Valley View Road, Edina, MN. The Second Dose Clinic will be Thursday, May 27 - same place, same time!
PLEASE NOTE: Community Care Clinics are also anticipating the release of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12-15 year-olds this weekend and are making plans for a middle school clinic next week. Details to come!
CLICK HERE for the Vaccination Permission Form. Children ages 17 and under must present this signed form to receive the vaccine at the clinic.
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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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