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UPCOMING...
NEW this year, so that students are not consistently missing classes on certain days of the week, please see the 'Specialist Day' schedule (i.e. Music, P.E. Media, Band, Orchestra) by clicking HERE.
- Sept. 15 - Oct. 15: Hispanic Heritage Month
- Oct. 20: Unity Day - WEAR ORANGE - Be an Upstander Day
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Oct. 21 & 22: NO SCHOOL - MEA
- Oct. 28: Picture Retakes Day
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Nov. 4: Parent/Teacher Connect Times (3:20-7:20 pm) sign-up links going out at 5pm today
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Nov. 5: NO SCHOOL Parent/Teacher Connect Times (7:20am - 3:20 pm) sign-up links going out at 5pm today
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September 30, 2021
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
I have enjoyed watching our students be engaged in our school curriculum! We have been working on stamina related to the school day, as well as continuing to use a growth mindset and "try our hardest" when things are more difficult. Ask your child about "number corner" related to our new math series.
Thank you for sharing your amazing children with us. Take care, and please keep your child home if they are not feeling well. Please help us to prioritize in-person learning by:
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keeping your student home if they are sick or are displaying symptoms;
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making sure that students come to school everyday with a mask;
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reminding students of the importance of handwashing and respiratory etiquette; and
- promoting vaccination for students ages 12 and up.
As always, please do not hesitate reaching out with any questions.
Most sincerely,
Corey
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Curious About What's Happening in Talent Development Class? |
Curious about what's happening in Talent Development class? Check out our new blog to learn about this exciting new program! The blog currently includes photos of recent activities and suggestions for at-home learning. Watch for more updates!
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National Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15 - October 15
Did Spanish colonization impact Mayan fashion?
Watch Worn Within
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You are invited to watch SLP district multicultural liaison, Carmen Rudin, in a Twin Cities Public Television video about Mayan weaving patterns called, Woven Within.
Many scholars credit the Spanish conquistadors for creating the different weaving patterns of the 21 indigenous Mayan groups living in Guatemala. The Mayan people say otherwise. There were already distinct differences between each group’s weaving patterns long before the Spanish colonization.
The Mayan civilization occupied a territory that spanned across five present-day countries: Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador. About half of Guatemala’s population identify as Mayan.
Carmen Rudin hails from Guatemala, and her region's traditional Mayan weaving patterns feature cats, and red and white threads dominate her color palette. “Every color has meaning… Red represents blood. And the blood is so sacred,” she says. White can represent air, hope and promise.
Click HERE to enjoy this is a 6:16 minute video featuring Sra. Carmen Rudin!
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October is National Bully Prevention Month |
Throughout the month of October, School Counselor, Anne Moore, will be teaching classroom counseling lessons about how to identify bullying behaviors and how to be an Upstander. An Upstander is someone who stands up for others and stops bullying when it happens. Upstanders are important to prevent and stop bullying from happening. More than half of bullying situations (57%) stop within 10 seconds when a peer intervenes on behalf of the person being bullied ( StopBullying.gov).
Wednesday, October 20th, we will celebrate Upstander Day! Students are encouraged to wear orange to show that they will be an Upstander by spreading kindness, acceptance, and inclusion of others.
For more information on how to talk to your child about bullying, click here. More information about Upstander/Unity Day can be found here. |
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Mark Your Calendar for Picture RETAKES DAY - October 28 |
Mark your calendar for Picture Retakes Day, this year on October 28. Students absent on picture day may purchase portraits, and those wishing retakes simply send your portrait package to hand to the photographer on retakes day. |
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In partnership with Hennepin County, St. Louis Park Public Schools will be hosting Pfizer vaccination events for individuals ages 12 and up. These point of distribution events will also support booster shots for eligible people ages 18 and up. If you are receiving a second dose or booster dose, please bring proof of vaccination. Event details:
- Dates: Saturday, November 6, 2021 and Saturday, December 4, 2021
- Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Location: St. Louis Park High School Fieldhouse - Door 15
- The vaccine is free and no insurance is required
- Individuals receiving a first dose will receive a $50 Visa gift card (while supplies last)
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Register by using your phone to capture the QR code or click the following link: Vaccine Registration & Scheduling (hennepin.us)
Booster Information:
- Pfizer boosters will be available during both events (November 6 and December 4).
- Pfizer is the ONLY COVID vaccine approved for boosters at this time. People who received Moderna or Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines are not eligible for a booster at this time. NOTE: The Moderna vaccine was administered at the St. Louis Park High School vaccination event hosted last March for staff.
- To be eligible for a Pfizer booster, individuals must be: 18 years of age or older, have received both doses of the Pfizer vaccine, and have received their second dose six or more months ago.
- Boosters are not eligible for the $50 Visa gift card.
Where else can I get a Pfizer booster right now?
- Hennepin County’s Public Health Clinic is offering booster shots. You can schedule an appointment by calling 612-543-5555 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The public health clinic is located at 525 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis on the 4th floor.
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You can also refer to Vaccine Locations / COVID-19 Updates and Information - State of Minnesota (mn.gov) to find community locations to receive a booster.
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PTO (Parent/Teacher Organization) News |
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It's Time to Order PSI Spiritwear!
Orders due BY October 21
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Fall Spiritwear is here!
Orders are due by October 21 and will be shipped directly to you. Proceeds support PSI and the Amity program, so your purchase will show school spirit and benefit our school. Spiritwear makes great holiday gifts for the whole family. To order, click here:
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Check Out the Latest PTO Updates! |
Missed Tuesday's PTO meeting? We have you covered. Check out highlights below, review the meeting slide deck or listen to the meeting recording (Passcode: QQy=e=x8) for all the details. If you have any questions or want to learn more about volunteer opportunities, reach out to us at psivolunteers@gmail.com.
Meeting highlights:
- Welcome new PTO co-chairs Stacey Stewart and Stephanie Phan, who are joining Kristin Pladson
- Upcoming events will all be virtual
- Leer-a-tón (Oct 15-29)
- Book Fair (Oct 16-29)
- We will not host Baile Folklórico this fall
- Online directory likely distributed in late November
- We welcomed 3 Amity Interns to PSI in September; 2 more are expected to join us later this fall
- Fundraising was understandably down last year; we'll need a renewed focus this year due to increased costs
- Amity Program has increased costs/ fees starting in Fall 2021
- Increased from $5,000 per intern to ~ $5,900 per intern
- This year's fundraising will secure next year's Amity group
- Volunteers are vital for upcoming events - they can only happen with your help and participation
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Contact psivolunteers@gmail.com for info on specific needs
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Westwood Hills Nature Center |
Westwood Hills Nature Center is a 160-acre natural area featuring marsh, woods and restored prairie. The preserve is beautiful throughout the seasons and provides homes for many animals, including deer, turtles, fox, mink and owls.
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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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