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10-22-2020
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
I chuckled on Tuesday as students were exiting the building to the "Kiss and Ride" area. Many were smiling and happy to see the snow. Some were singing along with Seño Jocque's "Let It Snow" being pumped out of the speaker. While I didn't necessarily share the students' excitement for the precipitation, I did reflect on seeing the moment through our children's eyes. Our kids only have one opportunity for each age; how are we individually and collectively fostering opportunities for them to grow academically, socially, and emotionally during this pandemic? I am so proud of our staff members who have been working so very hard to provide great opportunities for student learning. We thank our families for partnering with us.
I have been having a lot of fun at our PTO-sponsored Storytelling events related to our Leer-a-tón. Please join us at this link HERE at 6:30 pm tonight for our annual Authors' Night tonight to virtually meet author Zara Gonzalez Hoang.
Later today, we will also have "Virtual Information Sessions" to share information about the transition and educational delivery models as we transition to full-day hybrid or the new Distance Learning Academy (Spanish immersion for PSI students) on Monday, November 16th. We are asking all families to register for one of the two models by noon this Monday, October 26. Please see below for more information.
I hope that you have a great week, and may we all continue to be present and see the world through our children's eyes and support them to be their best selves. Thanks for being a member of our community.
Sincerely,
Corey Maslowski
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When we move to full-day hybrid on November 16, PSI will need several additional part-time staff during lunch and recess.
Because we know we'll need coverage on Mondays/Tuesdays (Cohort A) and Thursdays/Fridays (Cohort B). Perhaps you or someone you know would consider working just on the hybrid days your child is at school? Help us creatively work to fill these important positions. Come work with us!
Click HERE for more information.
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Please set up your Powerschool Parent Portal ASAP |
We ask ALL families to create their Powerschool Public Portal account as soon as possible. The window to electronically update your contact information will close on October 30th. Please call the office with questions at 952-928-6555.
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Math & Science Connection - BEGINNING EDITION |
As your child learns about addition, they'll start by using objects-- then move on to drawing pictures and finally writing numbers. Have fun together with these autumn-themed addition ideas found in this week's Math & Science Connection - Beginning Edition. Click HERE for more activities! |
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Fall Parent/Teacher CONNECT TIMES 2020-2021 |
We are looking forward to connecting with our families virtually for the Fall Parent/Teacher CONNECT TIMES on Monday, November 2.
Links to teachers' sign-ups went out on Monday, October 19. As you schedule to meet with more than one teacher, please sign up accordingly to leave yourself adequate time to go from one virtual meeting to the next. We want to stay on schedule in order to show respect to everyone's time.
Click HERE to link to all sign-ups. Note the tabs at the top so you may tab between teachers when coordinating connect times with multiple teachers.
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Full-Day Hybrid Model and Elementary Distance Learning Academy- Selection DEADLINE: Monday, October 26 at Noon |
Beginning Monday, November 16, students in Grades K-5 attending St. Louis Park Public Schools will transition to either the full-day hybrid learning model or the Distance Learning Academy.
Attached HERE is a document with details about the two educational delivery models. Superintendent Astein Osei has recorded a video message for students and families explaining the school district’s educational delivery model considerations.
St. Louis Park Public Schools is also providing Virtual Information Sessions via Zoom TODAY, Thursday, October 22 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. to share information about the transition and educational delivery models. Links to the sessions are provided below and can be found on the school district website at www.slpschools.org; all information sessions will be recorded and available for viewing on the school district website.
4:30-5:30 p.m. English
Meeting ID: 899 7502 9779 / Passcode: 420076
4:30-5:30 p.m. Spanish
Meeting ID: 924 6037 7465 / Passcode: 015608
5:30-6:30 p.m. English
Meeting ID: 889 7445 9980 / Passcode: 721560
5:30-6:30 p.m. Somali
Meeting ID: 917 3189 7021 / Passcode: 643962
After reviewing the information and considering your child’s and family’s experiences with distance and hybrid learning so far this school year, we are asking you to register your K-5 student(s) in full-day hybrid or the Distance Learning Academy. One response (registration) is required per student.
The change in learning models is a result of feedback from St. Louis Park Public Schools stakeholders and the six educational delivery model considerations developed by the school district in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: Health and Safety; Staff Coverage; Student Learning; Staff Preparedness; Technology; and School Operational Preparedness.
Our ability to transition to the hybrid model is based on a thorough examination of these considerations. Please note, should any of these factors change predominantly, we may need to reconsider moving to a full-day hybrid model.
If you have specific questions about the educational delivery models or the transition, please contact your school principal.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff as we all learn and grow together during this transition.
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FREE Meals for Kids - Extended Through June 2021 |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending flexibilities to allow free meals to continue to be available to all children throughout the entire 2020-2021 school year. This unprecedented move by the USDA allows St. Louis Park Public Schools to provide access to free and nutritious food to our families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As we move in and out of educational delivery models, St. Louis Park Public Schools will continue to update families and staff on how free meals can be obtained through the SLP Communicator e-newsletter, the district and school websites, and our social media channels.
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Parkway Pizza Dine-Out for PSI is the first Wednesday of every month! Beginning October 7th, Parkway will donate 5% of sales to PSI whether you dine in, carry out, or opt for delivery. Last year Parkway donated $700 to PSI! Please help us support this local restaurant as they continue their generous support of St. Louis Park schools.
Text code PARKSPAN to 22452 for a monthly reminder!
Click HERE for the Parkway Pizza flyer.
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Box Tops for Education Due for Fall |
Thank you to everyone who has been clipping or scanning Box Tops!
Even though Box Tops has gone digital, there are still some products out there that have unexpired traditional clips. You can still get credit for those as long as they are not expired! Send hardcopy Box Tops to school. There's a container for them in the PSI office.
If you are unable to send hardcopy Box Tops to school, follow the step-by-step instructions on our website to safely submit your clips so they count toward your school's fall check.
Please send any hardcopy Box Top clips with your student for the fall deadline by Wednesday, October 28th.
If you haven't already, download the app on iTunes or Google Play to scan your receipt & earn money for our school! See products & learn more at: https://www.boxtops4education.com/
Thank you for your patience and continued support!
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Mark your calendars, help your kids set a reading goal and get ready for the PSI ¡Leer-a-tón! The Leer-A-Tón flyer went home in student backpacks.
This year’s Leer-a-tón runs through Friday, October 30th. Sign on to virtual story times (see below) to discover where in the world our storytellers are (time spent listening counts toward reading goals), join the fun for online Author’s Night and the online Scholastic book fair!
Author’s Night
TONIGHT! October 22nd 6:30pm
Book Fair
October 14-27 (Additional details listed below)
Remaining Storytimes Below:
October 27th 6:30pm
October 29th 6:30pm
Click HERE to revisit the Leer-A-Tón PTO tracking flyer.
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Online Scholastic Book Fair is OPEN!
October 14 - 27, 2020
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The virtual Book Fair is open!!! See link below for shopping through October 27th!
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All orders of at least $25 that do not have any non-book items will ship FREE to home
- Any orders that have non-book items will be charged shipping
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STEP will be distributing winter coats to St. Louis Park residents in need. Distribution will require pre-registration (register through Monday, October 26) and a scheduled pick-up.
Click HERE to pre-register (in English).
Click HERE to pre-register (in Spanish).
DONATIONS of gently used or new WINTER COATS accepted during grocery donation hours. Please note, STEP is not able to accept other clothing donations at this time. For additional information please call Mari-Claire at 952-925-4899, x.1800, or mari@stepslp.org, or click HERE for more information on the STEP website.
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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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