Dear Peter Hobart community,
This week was Staff Appreciation week and we have been showered with kind words, treats and lunches. Thank you to all of our amazing Peter Hobart families and community. We are truly grateful for you and have felt your love!
As we near our last month of school I want to recognize the journey that we all have been on together. We could not have done this without you and without each and every one of the people pictured below. I am so fortunate to work alongside these incredible individuals. Thank you for all of the love and commitment to our students and Peter Hobart!
Have a wonderful weekend and have a Happy Mother's Day.
Sincerely,
Kari
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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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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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Mr. Massie invites students to help him teach Phy Ed to the online learners. He is always encouraging our kids to show up and be leaders! |
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District Announces Curriculum Changes Coming Fall 2021 |
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St. Louis Park Public Schools uses a three-year curriculum review cycle. In this process, teacher leaders measure previous success and determine next steps to achieve racial equity transformation in alignment with the strategic plan. The District is announcing curriculum changes coming in the Fall of 2021 in Math, Gifted/Talented Programming and World Languages and Cultures. Click here to learn more.
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COVID-19 vs. Allergies: Do I Need to Quarantine? |
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Some symptoms of general illness such as seasonal allergies, colds, and/or flu overlap with symptoms of COVID-19. If a parent/guardian/family member believes their child/student has any illness - which displays the same symptoms as COVID-19 - the student, and other household members, are not allowed to attend school until:
- The symptomatic student tests negative for COVID-19; or
- An alternative diagnosis (such as allergies, cold, or flu) is received from the child’s/student’s health care provider in written form and copied to the school health office.
If the student with symptoms does not test for COVID-19, or receive an alternative diagnosis from their health care provider, they would need to isolate at home for 10 days and household members would follow the 14 day quarantine protocol.
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COVID-19 Testing for Students and Families |
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There are many options to get tested, depending on your needs, and each option is available to you at NO COST. You can even schedule appointments for the whole family at the same time.
For more information about scheduling group appointments for your family at a community testing site, visit COVID-19 Community Testing.
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Ways to find a COVID-19 Vaccine |
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WHERE TO LOOK:
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Sign up for the Vaccine Connector (mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/connector/connector.jsp). People who sign up are randomly selected for COVID-19 vaccinations through the Community Vaccination Program.
- Check or call online at: Pharmacies. Local and national chains are vaccinating people; Health care systems/clinics. At many places, you do not need to be a patient to get vaccinated there.
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Find COVID-19 vaccines near you with VaccineFinder (vaccinefinder.org/). You can sort by vaccine product.
- Check your county’s website or call them to see if they offer vaccination opportunities.
TIPS FOR GETTING A VACCINE:
- Check back often for new appointments. You may also have luck looking for appointments at a certain time of day or be able to join a waitlist.
- Know when appointments are released. Some sites release new appointments on a specific day or time; make a note to check in then. You can find this information on their website or by calling.
- Know which vaccination sites you are eligible for. Some sites are still prioritizing earlier eligibility groups.
- Preregister or have information easily available. Some sites let you enter some of your information before looking for an appointment for faster scheduling. Some sites only hold appointment for a short time. Turn on email or text alerts so you can schedule an appointment quickly if one becomes available.
- Be patient. As more vaccines become available, it will be easier to get an appointment.
VACCINATION OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS LIVING IN 55426 ZIP CODE:
Residents 16 and up are eligible to sign-up for vaccine appointments at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in Falcon Heights if they live in the following zip codes:
Hennepin County
55343, 55344, 55369, 55404, 55405, 55406, 55407, 55408, 55409, 55411, 55412, 55413, 55414, 55415, 55418, 55420, 55422, 55423, 55425, 55426, 55427, 55428, 55429, 55430, 55443, 55444, 55445, 55454, 55455, 55467
Ramsey County
55101, 55102, 55103, 55104, 55106, 55107, 55109, 55113, 55117, 55119, 55126, 55127, 55128, 55130, 55144, 55146, 55155
Dakota County
55118, 55122, 55124, 55306, 55337
Anoka County
55433, 55432, 55421, 55448
Click here to download a two-page informational flyer about this vaccination clinic.
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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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Support the Class of 2021 |
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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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The Artist Corner (featuring artists from PH and the Community)
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Joe Davis and The New Renaissance presents
“Radical Joy Session,” a virtual concert on May 15, 2021, to celebrate Black Joy and amplify Black voices.
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Joe Davis | The New Renaissance Presents Radical Joy Session Spring 2021 | Official Trailer
Joe Davis has worked as an artist-in-residence at Peter Hobart over the years and has brought so much JOY into our school. He is an incredible artist and invites us to join in this digital community for a Virtual Concert Experience - Radical Joy Session | Spring 2021. Tickets and more info available here.
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SLP Grad, Vanthay Hong, shares his first book with Peter Hobart Elementary School! |
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Vanthay Hong is a St. Louis Park graduate and currently resides in NYC. He sent this book to Peter Hobart because he grew up here and his sister went to this school. He was inspired by his nephew to write a book that he could see himself in.
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Peter Hobart Students practicing in the Orchestra Room. |
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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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Save the Date!
Voting will take place for next year's board members. Please email peterhobartpto@gmail.com if you are interested or have questions.
Your voice matters, please join us and share your ideas.
Agenda & Zoom link to follow at a later date.
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Through a partnership with Seeds Feeds, Peter Hobart will be installing a small schoolyard garden in May! A larger Schoolyard Urban Farm will be installed at Aquila this spring with support from Seeds Feeds as well as the HDR Foundation. Both gardens will be used to teach youth and teens throughout the district. It is exciting to have these projects happen in conjunction with each other.
We are anticipating needing volunteers to help transport soil, compost, beds, and plants from Minneapolis to Peter Hobart on Friday, May 14th between 10am-4pm. We will also need interested families to help water, weed, and care for the garden this summer. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Becky Beerling at beerlingrebecca@gmail.com. Both projects will be discussed in more detail at the May 24th PTO meeting. Hope to see you there!
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Thank You to everyone who helped
clean up our city the week of Earth Day!
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Operation Recess
Thank you to Family Services collaborative for providing the grant for this wonderful program. Ask your child about the All-Star board at school!
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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 10 - Last Day of School
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