Dear PH Community,
We have a lot to do and so much to celebrate in the last eight days of school! Our fifth graders are finalizing their IB Exhibition projects to share (virtually) with the community, we are cherishing each day of learning together and our Specialist Teachers have a fun FIELD DAY planned for all Peter Hobart Students on our last day of school.
There is no school on Memorial Day (Monday, May 31st). We look forward to seeing all of our students next Tuesday!
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Important End of the Year Dates:
May 21 - All Library Books Due
May 31 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
June 3 - Car Parade for 5th grade only at Peter Hobart from 4pm-5pm. Then, 5th grade Virtual IB Exhibition and Celebration of Learning goes live at 5:30pm! Teachers will send out a link for family, friends and caregivers to watch.
June 4 - Peter Hobart 5th graders will share their Virtual IB Exhibition with our school community/classrooms. All of our students will have a chance to learn and engage with our 5th graders about their work!
June 10 - Last Day of School and Field Day for all students. *We are required to follow the Safe School Learning Plan through the last day of the school year, so we cannot have family member volunteers or visitors on this day. Thank you for your cooperation to keep everyone safe!
June 10 - Distance Learning Academy students, turn in all devices, chargers, hotspots, and other materials to PH from 9:15am-11:30am.
June 16 - End of Year Progress Reports will be mailed to families.
As we begin to close out this school year and start planning for Fall 2021, please contact the office at 952-928-6600 if you know that your student will NOT be attending in the fall.
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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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Ms. Metil's first grade class releasing butterflies! |
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Pictures from the 1st grade Virtual Field Trip to Westwood Nature Center.
First grade IB Theme: How the World Works Central Idea: Animals have similarities and differences.
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PH PTO working on installing the new School Garden! Thanks to Seeds Feeds.
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Today was Beach Day in Fourth Grade! |
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School Playgrounds are for Student Use Only during School Hours |
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Students and families are reminded that elementary school playgrounds are dedicated to student use from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on school days. The playgrounds are used for instruction during the school day and for Kids Place childcare before and after school from September-June and throughout the day during school year breaks, holidays and in the Summer. |
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K-5 Summer Learning Academy 2021 and
Summer Learning & Play Programs Available to All Families
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Registration is now available for the St. Louis Park Public Schools K-5 Summer Learning Academy. This year's Summer Learning Academy will run from June 28 through August 12, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Parents and guardians can also pair the Summer Learning Academy with an afternoon Summer Learning & Play offering for a full day of learning and fun!
More information about the Summer Learning Academy as well as afternoon Summer Learning & Play programs can be found by downloading the following flyers: English | Spanish | Somali
If you would like to register your child for the Summer Learning Academy, please contact your child's teacher. If you have general questions about the Summer Learning Academy, please contact Academy Principal Jennifer Zipf at 952-928-6090 or zipf.jennifer@slpschools.org.
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District-Owned Device/Electronics Collection |
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Instructional planning for the 2021-2022 school year is underway. The collection of school-issued Chromebooks, iPads and mobile hotspots and associated chargers prior to the last day of school is essential to ensure digital tools are available for learning at the start of next school year.
Peter Hobart Library Books are due. Please return them to the Peter Hobart Media Center.
In-person families: If your child has not already done so and if they were issued a school device (Chromebook, iPad, hotspots), please send items back to school on Monday, May 17. Don't forget the charger! Students will still use devices at school, but they will not bring them home again this year. We are starting the inventory process to ensure that we will have devices in the fall.
DLA families: You will need to bring your child's device and charger back to Peter Hobart on Thursday, June 10 between 9:15 and 11:30 to the office at Door 1. If this timing does not work for you or you don't have transportation, please email odermatt.thomas@slpschools.org .
Click HERE for more information in English
Click HERE for more information in Spanish
Click HERE for more information in Somali
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District Announces Aquila Principal |
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María Graver Selected to Become Aquila Principal
St. Louis Park Public Schools is pleased to announce that María Graver will become the next Aquila Elementary School Principal.
"I am excited for the students, families and staff at Aquila. Maria is a leader who cares deeply about the success of each student and throughout the interview process she demonstrated evidence of her ability to engage and positively influence the adults she works with," said Superintendent Astein Osei.
"During the interview process Maria demonstrated that her beliefs are in alignment with the strategic direction of our organization and that she is committed to fostering the growth and brilliance of the students at Aquila."
Graver has more than 13 years experience as an elementary school teacher and instructional coach. She is currently the Assistant Principal at Richfield High School. Graver also works as an Educational Equity Coordinator for Minneapolis Public Schools and is a consultant for the Hackman Consulting Group where she develops and delivers curriculum promoting racial equity and social justice for educational and corporate entities.
Graver holds an Educational Specialist degree from Concordia University - St. Paul, MN; a Certificate of Critical Literacy from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; a Master’s Degree in Instruction from Roosevelt University - Chicago, IL; and a Bachelor’s Degree in American Studies from Carleton College - Northfield, MN.
Shelley Nielsen currently serves as Aquila Elementary School Principal. She announced this Spring that she would be retiring at the end of the 2020-21 school year.
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12+ Vaccine Clinic at St. Louis Park High School |
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ATTENTION ST. LOUIS PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FAMILIES WITH A STUDENT AGE 12+
Hennepin County Public Health is helping to ensure that all people in Hennepin County who want the COVID-19 vaccine can get it. Hennepin County Public Health and St. Louis Park Public Schools are partnering to provide a COVID-19 vaccination opportunity for youth (age 12 and older) and their families.
DETAILS:
Sunday, June 6 - Shot #1 and Sunday, June 27 - Shot #2
9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
St. Louis Park High School Field House, 6425 W. 33rd St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
(Park and enter at Door #15)
CLICK HERE for details about parental consent and to register.
NOTE: Only 150 vaccine doses are available at this clinic, REGISTER NOW!
Other Vaccine Options for 12+
If you are 18+ and want your COVID-19 vaccine?
The St. Louis Park Fire Department will be administering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine on June 27 at Aquila Elementary School, 8500 W. 31st St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426. Registration information COMING SOON.
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Good News Regarding Healthy Meals for Students |
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The Biden administration on Tuesday issued an extension for free school lunch through 2022 as part of its effort to reopen schools safely amid the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow school meal programs to resume serving FREE MEALS to students this fall and will extend the programs through the school year. It will still be important for families to complete the Application for Educational Benefits also known as the Free and Reduced Meals application to help generate additional funding to support students districtwide.
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Reminder
Students who elected to remain in distance learning continue to be eligible for Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) funds. To be eligible, K-12 students must qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Students who chose to participate in distance learning this year will receive $130 for each month they were doing distance learning for at least 19 school days in the month and $75 for each month they were doing distance learning for between 11 and 18 school days. If you have yet to apply for these benefits, they can be retroactive to the beginning of the year.
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Free Meals for Kids Information - Hunger Impact Partners |
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The Artist Corner (featuring artists from PH and the Community)
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Kenneth Caldwell is a local artist, educator and business owner (CALDTOART PAINT TIME). He was commissioned to paint a mural this week during the 21 Days of Peace Initiative. This is a community led initiative in Minneapolis.
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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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SLP Parks & Rec Summer Programs |
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RentHelpMN is Now Open for Applications |
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RentHelpMN is Now Open for Applications
Minnesota Housing is pleased to announce that RentHelpMN is now open and accepting applications. RentHelpMN makes it possible for eligible renters to get caught up on overdue rent and utilities dating back to March 13, 2020. It also makes provisions for those at risk of falling behind on rent payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please note that RentHelpMN is in Phase One, in which people with past due rent who meet eligibility requirements are invited to apply.
To apply for RentHelpMN, please visit renthelpmn.org or call 211. The 211 helpline has dedicated multilingual staff available to answer questions about RentHelpMN, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Visit renthelpmn.org to learn more about the program and eligibility requirements and to apply.
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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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Monday, May 31 - NO SCHOOL K-12 Memorial Day
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Thursday, June 3 - ALL PH Fifth Grade Car Parade at 4:00pm at PH & ALL PH Fifth Grade Virtual IB Exhibition & Celebration of Learning goes live at 5:30pm online.
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Thursday, June 10 - Distance Learning Academy students, turn in all devices, chargers, hotspots, and other materials to PH from 9:15am-11:30am
- Thursday, June 10 - Last Day of School
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