Greetings!
Although the weather is not cooperating, there are many signs of spring around Aquila! Our Second Graders will soon be planting and growing vegetables for our Seeds Feeds Community Gardens. We are also looking forward to starting our community meals at Aquila. On Tuesdays, starting May 31 thru September 20, Seeds Feeds (in partnership with local restaurants) will offer free dinners to be served outside, near our gardens at Aquila. Please mark your calendars and join us!
In partnership,
Olivia and Maria
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Important Dates:
Monday, April 18 - Imagination Fair Entry Forms Due
Thursday, April 21 - Incoming Grade 6 Rally Night at the MS, 6:30 PM
Thursday, April 28 - Imagination Fair, 4:30-6:30 PM
Friday, May 6 - Aquila Carnival
Tuesday, May 10 - Fourth Grade Elders Wisdom Performance, 6:30 PM
Wednesday, May 18 - Orchestra and Band Concert for Families, 10:00 AM
Monday, May 30 - No School
Thursday, June 2 - Fifth Grade Exhibition, 6:30-8:00 PM
Monday, June 6 - Celebration of Learning, 12:30-1:45 PM
Tuesday, June 7 - Field Day
Wednesday, June 8 - Field Day Make-up day if needed
Thursday, June 9 - Last day of school
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María Graver, Aquila Principal
Olivia Tolzin, Aquila Assistant Principal
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Incoming Fall 2022 Kindergarten Family Tour |
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Principals will be offering an in-person tour on Thursday, April 21 in the evening to give incoming Kindergarten families a glimpse of what school will be like for their student. During the tour, principals will take families through the building including classrooms and large shared spaces. The principals will also leave time at the end for questions. Please note that face masks are not required, but strongly recommended at this time in St. Louis Park Public School buildings. Please click on the link below to access the tour sign-up form.
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MCA ~ Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments |
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Students in Grades 3, 4, 5 will be taking the MCA in April. Grades 3, 4, and 5 will take the Math and Reading MCA. Grade 5 will also take a Science MCA. They will be completed on the students' Chromebooks at school. For more information about the MCA, click here. Here is a link to the SLP testing website.
Aquila Tentative MCA testing dates:
Reading MCA - Wednesday, April 20 and Thursday, April 21
Math MCA - Wednesday, April 27 and Thursday, April 28
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Elders Wisdom Children's Song Performance (EWCS) |
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When:
Tuesday, May 10th ~ 6:30 PM
Where:
Aquila Gymnasium
Who:
Fourth Grade Talent Development Classes and Elders:
- Mrs. Midi Hansen’s class ~ Ms. Aria Jones (Elder)
- Mr. Matt Ikola’s Class ~ Ms. Susan Conlin (Elder)
- Mr. Bill Stenross' class ~ Ms. Nadia Mohamed (Elder)
- Ms. Rachelle Williams’ class ~ Mr. Jordan Zacarias (Elder)
What:
EWCS incorporates the tools of community organizing, education and celebration through storytelling in song and spoken word. At the heart, is an educational process called collective songwriting. It combines the collection of oral history, or oral literature, with the teaching of songwriting and poetry. Inspired by the life story of the elder, a song or spoken word piece is written and performed by the class, for the community.
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Ms. Aria Jones (Elder)
Mrs. Midi Hansen's Class
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Ms. Susan Conlin (Elder)
Mr. Matt Ikola's Class
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Ms. Nadia Mohamed (Elder)
Mr. Bill Stenross' Class
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Mr. Jordan Zacarias (Elder)
Mrs. Rachelle Williams' Class
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Fifth Graders ~ Middle School Jump Start Opportunity |
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Fifth Graders! Sign up for a FREE orientation session at the Middle School via Community Education. A St. Louis Park tradition, Jump Start, has helped many incoming Sixth Graders to the Middle School feel more comfortable about the transition. Due to summer construction at the Middle School, Jump Start is being offered in May.
This year's Middle School Jump Start will be offered: Saturday, May 21 from 8:00-11:00 AM or 12:00-3:00 PM
Click HERE for more information and registration. Note: Registration opens Monday, April 18.
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AQ PTO Carnival Basket Raffle Donation Info |
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The AQ PTO is collecting raffle basket items from each classroom. A flyer was sent home with your student. Thank you for your help! Donated items can be sent to school with your student by Friday, April 22.
Room Basket Themes
Kindergarten- Stadler/Swedberg - Art
Kindergarten- Haen/Rae-Schmidt - Lego
Kindergarten- Nelson - Summer Fun
First Grade- Overend/Ludens - Crafts
First Grade- Papas/Benson - Family Game Night
Second Grade- Kelly /Deming - Slime & Fidgets
Second Grade- Richardson/Eul - Superhero
Third Grade- Swanson/Bishop - Kids in the Kitchen
Third Grade- Schladweiler/Osmundson - Mad Scientist
Fourth Grade- Stenross/Williams - Family Movie Night
Fourth Grade- Hanson/Ikola - Ice Cream Party
Fifth Grade- Mink - Sports
Fifth Grade- Stern/Pratt - Summer Fun
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Aquila PTO ~ Parent, Teacher Organization - OPEN POSITIONS 2022-2024 |
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Two PTO board positions are opening, Vice President and Secretary! Below are brief summaries of what to expect with each position. Each board position is a commitment of 2 years. The position of Vice President is expected to succeed the President as a means of providing continuity.
Click Here to declare your interest in a open position.
The subsequent vote will occur at the May 24, 2022 PTO meeting in accordance with the bylaws.
Please see the link below to determine eligibility and find more information about board positions.
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Aquila PTO ~ Parent, Teacher Organization |
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The Aquila PTO partners with families to
enhance the education experience
of all Aquila students, families and staff!
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*AQ PTO Meeting: Tuesday, May 24
*For more information about the AQ PTO:
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