St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News |
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May 19, Distance learners, (cohort C) may take MCA 8th grade science test
May 19, Distance learners, (cohort C) may take makeup reading and/or math test
May 19, 8th grade Community Project Presentations due
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Mask Update to SLP Staff & Families |
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May 14, 2021
Dear St. Louis Park Public Schools Families,
Governor Walz announced that fully vaccinated individuals no longer have to wear a mask. Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Commissioner Heather Mueller provided the following specific guidance for schools, “Through the end of the 2020-21 school year (last teacher contact day), masks must continue to be worn by everyone inside school buildings or on a school bus.” The Minnesota Safe Learning Plan for 2020-21 and existing face covering guidance for schools and child care settings remain in effect until the end of the school year. Additionally, changes to the state’s pandemic mitigation protocols are being made. We will share additional information as it is released.
Thank you for your continued understanding as well as the support of students, staff and the greater community as we work together to keep our schools safe.
Estimadas familias de las escuelas públicas de St. Louis Park: El gobernador Walz anunció que las personas completamente vacunadas ya no tienen que usar una máscara. La comisionada del Departamento de Educación de Minnesota (MDE), Heather Mueller, proporcionó la siguiente guía específica para las escuelas: “Hasta el final del año escolar 2020-21 (último día de contacto con el maestro), todas las personas deben seguir usando máscaras dentro de los edificios escolares o en un autobús escolar." El Plan de Aprendizaje Seguro de Minnesota para 2020-21 y la orientación existente que cubre la cara para las escuelas y los entornos de cuidado infantil permanecen vigentes hasta el final del año escolar. Además, se están realizando cambios en los protocolos estatales de mitigación de pandemias. Compartiremos información adicional a medida que se publique.
Gracias por su comprensión continua, así como por el apoyo de los estudiantes, el personal y la comunidad en general mientras trabajamos juntos para mantener seguras nuestras escuelas.
Gacaliyeyaal Qoysaska Dugsiga Dadweynaha ee St. Louis Park:
Guddoomiyaha Gobolka Walz wuxuu ku dhawaaqay in shakhsiyaadka tallaalka buuxa aan loo baahnayn inay xirtaan maaskaro. Wakiilka Waaxda Waxbarashada Minnesota (MDE) Heather Mueller waxay siisay tilmaamahaee soo socda ee iskuulada: soosocda“Ilaa dhamaadka sanad dugsiyeedka 2020-21 (maalinta ugu dambeysa ee xiriirka macallinka), dhammaan shaqsiyaadka waa inay sii wadaan isticmaalka waji-furka dugsiga dhexdiisa ama iskuulka dhexdiisa dhismayaasha basaska. " Qorshaha Barashada ee 2020-21 Caymiska Minnesota iyo hagista wajiga daboolaya ee iskuulada iyo goobaha xanaanada cunugga waxay soconayaan ilaa dhamaadka sanad dugsiyeedka. Intaa waxaa dheer, isbeddelo ayaa lagu sameynayaa hab-maamuusyada yareynta cudurrada faafa. macluumaad dheeraad ah sidii loo sii daayay.
Waad ku mahadsan tahay fahamkaaga socotaa, iyo sidoo kale taageerada ardayda, shaqaalaha, iyo bulsho weynta sidii aan uga wada shaqayn si ay u sii dugsiyadeenaammaan
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We are at the end of our Community Projects for the year. Here are a few key things to know...
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Presentations are going to be captured digitally this year and are due May 19.
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A template is available for students who need it (Link to make a copy of that template) but students are encouraged to be creative with how they present the information.
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Presentations are going to be shown in a variety of places such as all grade level advisories and possibly the public via OT News.
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Presentations are a way for supervisors to gather evidence on the 4 criteria that will be scored (see rubrics on pp. 5-9).
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Presentations are opportunities for students to share what they did or didn't get accomplished with their projects and what they learned from the experience.
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Here's a link to an abbreviated student Community Project Digital Notebook that has a presentation checklist on page 4.
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Students will had their final check-in with supervisors last week. Students were encouraged to present to their supervisors for feedback and then submit their final recorded presentation by this Wednesday.
Please feel free to reach out to me with questions.
Mia Waldera
MYP IB Coordinator
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Students
Here are some general expectations to help us all end the school year on a positive note.
* Remember that the first and last 10 minutes of class are vital. You are expected to remain in class during these times.
* When you do need to leave class, you must have a yellow pass or a signed agenda pass.
* To ensure safety in our building, adults will ask to see your pass, so have it handy.
* It is important to be in class on time so you are ready to learn.
With COVID restrictions loosening in the community, remember that our Governor's safe-schools plan is still in effect. This means to continue to socially distance and wear a mask at all times. When you are in the cafeteria, remember to remain seated in your assigned seat at all times and keep your mask on when not eating or drinking. Following these guidelines will increase the chances of us returning to a normal school year come fall.
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2020-21 District-Owned Electronics Collection
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Click here for more information.
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We are looking forward to the opportunity to have in person Summer School this year. Classes will be held at the High school. We will have breakfast at 8 a.m., continue to class and conclude with lunch and dismiss at 12:30 p.m. If you want to sign up for reading, math and science, please fill out the Summer School Link. Additional information will be sent out when registration is completed.
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Immunization Requirements for 7th Grade Students in the 2021-2022 School Year |
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In accordance with Minnesota Immunization Law, students entering 7th grade for the 2021-2022 school year are required to have documentation of vaccinations received or a legal exemption for TDaP and meningococcal vaccines.
Should you have concerns about costs, ask your child’s healthcare provider about low-cost vaccinations or contact Central Clinic at 952-993-1100.
After your student has completed the requirements noted above, send a copy of the immunization record or legal exemption to the Middle School Health Office at:
St. Louis Park Middle School
2025 Texas Ave. So.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Fax: 952-928-6383
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2021-2022 Student Leadership Teams
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SLPMS is excited to begin a student leadership program in the 2021-2022 school year. All students recently participated in an Advisory activity where they identified the needs within our school. Based on the feedback from our students, six different student leadership teams have been identified: Community & Culture, Rules & Policies, Environmental, Academic Advising, Health & Wellness, Equity & Inclusion.
Information and applications for the student leadership teams will be shared during Advisory next week. If your student is interested in growing in leadership, encourage them to apply! The digital application will be due on May 25. Interviews will follow.
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A few 8th grader's organized and put together a friendly and fun game of lacrosse on Wednesday. Some students reached out of their comfort zone to try a new sport, others were there to cheer on their friends! |
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Summer Forensic Science Camp |
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See science through the eyes of a crime scene investigator by collecting various types of physical evidence and learning a number of scientific strategies and skills. The camp will be taught by Middle School Science Teacher, Ms. Wineberg!
5 Sessions Available:
June 28-July 1: 9 a.m.-noon
July 12-15: 9 a.m.-noon
July 19-22: 9 a.m.-noon
July 26-29: 1-4 p.m.
August 2-5: 1-4 p.m.
For students in Grades 6-9
Location: SLP High School
Price: $99
Scholarships Available!
Click here to register now!
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Girls' Tennis Opportunity |
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Tennis opportunity for girls entering grades 6-12 in the fall! All skill levels welcome!!
June 14-July 29
8:00 a.m.-9:30/9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (assigned by skill)
Mondays,Tuesdays,Wednesdays and Thursdays
No program the week of July 4th
St Louis Park Middle School Courts
Registration Deadline: June 10
For contact or additional information:
Click here to see the flyer
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The Park Community and Schools Foundation is partnering with the SLP High School Senior Planning committee and is selling WE LOVE OUR SENIORS signs. Show your PARK PRIDE for the Class of 2021 by buying and planting a sign for our whole community to see. All proceeds from sign sales and donations are being split between the foundation (which goes right back into our schools) and the other half is helping to fund the FIRST FREE Senior Celebration in SLP history!
We really appreciate your support!!!
Thank you!!!!
Stacy Atlas, Sally Berry and Jodi Bohrod
Class of 2021 Committee Chairs
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Free Groceries for Families Who Qualified for Free or Reduced-Price Meals during the 2020-21 School Year |
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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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Other opportunities in the district/community:
Autism Study
School-Issued Device Collection
Metro Dining Cards
Dakota Ave Protected Bikeway Demo Project
SLP Mountain Bike Flyer
Lennox Foundation Fundraiser
YEP Summer Learning & Play 2021
Gardner's Swap
Paper Shredding Event
2021-22 Early Learning (Spanish)
Early Learning 2021-22
Youth Enrichment League Summer 2021
EX.I.T.E. Camp
Newscaster Spring/Summer 2021
Game Coding & Graphic Art Classes
2021-22 Student Calendar
Click here to see the flyers.
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