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UPCOMING
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Fri., Jan. 29: K-5 School Day (previously designated as a no school day)
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Mon., Feb. 1:Grades 3-5 Students begin Full Day In-Person & Distance Learning Academy (DLA)
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Tues., Feb. 2: 1-2:00 pm Prospective Families (virtually) Tour PSI
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Tues., Feb. 9: PTO (virtual) Imagination & Inventors' Fair
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Mon., Feb. 15: NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
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Tues., Feb. 16: 4:00 pm Resident Application Deadline for PSI Kindergarten 2021-22
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Feb. 23 & Feb. 25: Lifetouch Picture Day - more information coming soon
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January 28, 2021
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
I hope that this finds you and your family well! As we are working with our K-2 students to re-establish and create new routines, we are preparing the same thing for our students in grades 3-5. Related to our pick up and drop off (Kiss and Ride) area, we have been watching patterns, and we are being proactive as we welcome third, fourth, and fifth graders back to the physical building.
With our K-2 students, we currently have approximately 135 cars dropping off in the morning and approximately 95 cars picking up in the afternoon. We believe these numbers will increase next week. Starting tomorrow, Friday, January 29th, we will make the following changes at the end of the school day for student safety, organization, and to allow for additional distancing among students.
Changes For Families Picking Up at the Kiss and Ride:
- Upon entering our property, we are asking family members in cars to wear masks.
- Each family will be given four “PSI Kiss and Ride tags” with their family number. These will be distributed TODAY, Thursday, for K-2 families and on Monday, February 1st for students in grades 3-5. Please display this number in the front passenger side dashboard.
- When your car pulls into our property, a staff member will communicate your family number inside. This number will be displayed in the hallways. Students will walk outside when they see their family number displayed on the monitor inside.
For speed, ease, and safety, we are asking you to display this number in the passenger side of the dashboard. If you do not have your number, please tell your child’s last name (or Kiss and Ride number) to the designated staff member.
Students will not exit the building until the family number is displayed/called. Students will stand in number order in the same place every day in the hallways on the second floor.
I am confident that we will have “growing pains,” and it may take longer initially, but with the volume of students being picked up in cars, I believe these changes are in everyone’s best interest. As with any procedure, we will revisit this to make improvements. Please know that this is an intermediate plan (more changes may follow in the months to come), as we have been working with SLP City officials, the Police Department, and our Transportation Department to keep everyone safe.
As always, thank you for your partnership on behalf of our amazing students!
Corey Maslowski
Proud Principal
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Important KISS & RIDE Information |
Due to increased vehicles at our Kiss & Ride option to drop-off and/or pick-up, please review these procedures to help expedite the process, and hopefully reduce the time spent 'in line' at the Kiss & Ride. We're asking you to:
- Wear a mask when dropping off and/or picking-up at Kiss & Ride.
- Stay inside your vehicle.
NEW for afternoon pick-up starting Friday, January 29:
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Each family will be provided a Family Kiss & Ride Number to be displayed in the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle.
** K-2 will receive their family Kiss & Ride Number TODAY in your child's backpack.
** Students in grades 3-5 (with no siblings in K-2) will receive their family Kiss & Ride Number in your child's backpack on 2-1-21.
- As you enter the property, a staff member will communicate your family's Kiss & Ride Number to staff inside.
(If you have forgotten your Family Kiss & Ride Number to display, please tell a staff member your family's Kiss & Ride Number as you arrive, OR provide your child's last name).
- Your family's Kiss & Ride Number will be displayed on monitors inside the building.
- Once your family's Kiss & Ride Number is displayed, students will walk outside to waiting vehicles.
Please note:
Students will not exit the building until the family number is displayed/called.
Students will stand/wait in number order in the same place every day in the hallways on the second floor.
PLEASE REVIEW THESE GENERAL KISS AND RIDE REMINDERS:
Morning Student DROP-OFF (opens at 7:28 a.m. and closes at 7:43 a.m.):
- Pull as far forward as possible, forming two lanes upon entering the parking lot
- Only allow your child(ren) to exit on the passenger side of the vehicle on the sidewalk side only
- Parents should wear a mask and not exit their vehicle
Afternoon Student PICK-UP (opens at 2:15 p.m.):
- Wear a Mask
- Display your Family Kiss & Ride Number on the passenger side of your dashboard
- Pull as far forward as possible, forming two lanes upon entering the parking lot
- Allow your child(ren) to only enter on the passenger side of the vehicle on the sidewalk side
- Parents should not exit their vehicle
- If you need to help your child buckle, please allow your child to enter your vehicle and pull ahead so other cars can get around you
Please find a Kiss & Ride map, and/or review a Kiss & Ride procedural video on our homepage at: www.slpschools.org/psi
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Resources From Sra. Gregor: Winter Well Being - FREE Parent Group |
Welcome to the next video in the Winter Wellness series, by clicking HERE.
FREE Parent Group PARENTING IN A PANDEMIC (Mondays at 11am, and Tuesdays at 3pm) presented by RELATE COUNSELING CENTER.
Register by clicking HERE (Please register to receive the Zoom link)
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School Board Approves Target Dates for Secondary Students to Return to School for Hybrid Learning |
The School Board for St. Louis Park Public Schools unanimously approved changes to the District’s Safe Learning Plan at their meeting on Monday, January 25. St. Louis Park Middle School and High School will transition back to hybrid learning in a rolling start approach (see timeline below) or continued distance learning.
CLICK HERE to view Superintendent Osei's slide deck from the meeting.
Secondary students and families have voiced their desire to return to school through multiple communication channels, including superintendent listening sessions, student meetings, student surveys and direct communication with School Board members.
Transitioning to hybrid for secondary students is contingent on the Hennepin County COVID-19 case rate data meeting the safe learning model parameters and expectations of 29 or less cases per 10,000 and the school district’s ability to successfully meet all of our local educational delivery model considerations.
Approved plan changes and the Secondary Transition Timeline include:
- January 26-February 4: Middle School and High School students and families can select to change learning models to continue distance learning or return to school in the hybrid learning model. Details will be forthcoming.
- February 18-19: No School for students in grades 6-12 to allow for transition days for teachers and staff to prepare for the transition to hybrid instruction at fifty-percent capacity.
- February 22: All Middle School students in grades 6-8 and High School students in grade 9 and grade 12 will return to school for hybrid learning at fifty-percent capacity.
- March 8: High School students in grade 10 and grade 11 will return to school for hybrid learning at fifty-percent capacity.
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Kindergarten Enrollment - Fall of 2021-22 |
Families with a student eligible to begin Kindergarten in the Fall of 2021 should have received a mailing to arrive at their homes the week of January 18, 2021.
The PSI application has a deadline date of February 16, 2021 for St. Louis Park residents. Siblings are not automatically enrolled. If you are not receiving the District's Kindergarten mailings and have a student eligible for Kindergarten next Fall, please contact the District's Enrollment Center at enrollment@slpschools.org to be added to the mailing list.
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PTO Event & Activity Update |
Silent Auction: While we will not host an online silent auction this year, we plan on having this fundraising event back in the 2021-22 school year.
Carnival: We're in the process of transitioning this fun annual event to a virtual format. However, to do this we need volunteers ASAP! Email psivolunteers@gmail.com if you can help in any capacity.
Directory: It's here! Check out the separate post for information on accessing the online directory.
Upcoming PTO meetings: February 23rd at 6:30pm. Updates on PTO events and activities, additional speaker/ topic TBD.
Volunteers: To make PTO events and activities work for our kids, we need adult volunteers. We're currently on the lookout for volunteers to help with this year's Carnival planning, 4th grade school picnic and 5th grade celebration of learning. Volunteers are always needed in a variety of capacities, so whether you have 5 minutes to give or can dedicate ongoing time, your contribution is valued!
Spring Fundraiser: As in the past two years, envelopes and flyers for our Spring donation fundraiser will be sent home with kids in late February-early March. We're in the process of planning for a full team of Amity interns for the 2021-22 school year, and your donations are what make this valuable program possible.
Volunteers Needed: Virtual Carnival Planning
To build our PSI community while also keeping our community safe, we're shifting our annual Carnival event online! But to make this fun event possible for our kids, we need volunteers! Please contact psivolunteers@gmail.com to be added to the team planning for this fun event. If we are unable to build a committee, we unfortunately will need to cancel the event for this year.
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City of St. Louis Park
FREE 21 Day Racial Equity Challenge
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The City of St. Louis Park invites you to join the FREE 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge, Feb. 1 – 21.
Through the challenge, you’ll build more effective racial equity habits, especially dealing with issues of race, power, privilege and oppression.
Several years ago, the city began applying a racial equity lens to its regular business and service delivery as part of the St. Louis Park City Council’s strategic priority of being a leader in racial equity and inclusion in order to create a more just an inclusive community for all. The racial disparities in income, home ownership, education, health and wellbeing in Minnesota and the nation cannot be addressed without understanding the history and concept of race and how it influences each one of us, as well as institutions and systems.
Starting Feb. 1, you’ll receive a daily email challenge to read an article, listen to a podcast or watch a video. Daily questions will help you reflect on the content and relate it to your own experiences. A reflection log will be provided to help you through your journey. The program is online and you can do the activities whenever and wherever you’re comfortable.
Take the challenge on your own, with your household, or gather virtually with friends and neighbors for discussion. Collectively, we hope to build deeper awareness, understanding and connections to advance racial equity in the City of St. Louis Park.
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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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