Greetings Aquila Families! |
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As we round the corner towards the end of our second week together, Aquila is alive with the brilliant and beautiful spirits of its learners, young and old. We are building relationships, beginning first units of inquiry, collaboratively creating classroom agreements and settling back into the rhythm of the school year.
As a community, we want to thank you for growing with us as we navigate arrival and dismissal. Here are a few reminders about these times of day:
- Routines are everything! Please be as consistent as possible with the way children are getting to and from school each day.
- Aquila’s school day officially begins at 7:45 AM and ends at 2:15 PM. Students are welcome to arrive as early as 7:30 AM.
- If you are picking your child up on foot, please wait outside the main entrance. Students are dismissed at 2:15 PM.
- Please review your child’s bus number and bus stop information with them.
- Car Rider Pro tags are only necessary if you are picking up via car. If you are walking or biking the system does not read your card.
- The parent drop-off lane opens at 7:30 AM and closes at 7:45 AM. If you arrive after 7:45 AM, please drop your child off at the main entrance.
- The Car Rider Pro parent pick-up lane opens at 1:55 PM and closes at 2:30 PM.
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If you are experiencing difficulties with your Car Rider Pro tag, please contact tolzin.olivia@slpschools.org for support.
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We are building a Safety Patrol, and welcome parent volunteers. Please contact nelson.rachel@slpschools.org if you are interested in assisting before or after school (7:20-7:45 AM & 2:10-2:35 PM)
There’s a lot to look forward to next week. Please scroll down for more details about our Homecoming Spirit Week which starts THIS Monday, September 20 and the AQ PTO Outdoor Resource Fair THIS Tuesday, September 21.
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María Graver, Aquila Principal
Olivia Tolzin, Aquila Assistant Principal
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Aquila School Staff Spotlights |
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Speech Language Pathologists
Kristina Doyle & Jennifer Wurdell
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Aquila School Nutrition
Tabitha Meixner, Deb Scheie, Sandra Dereskos
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Kindergarten Assistants:
Karla Rocha (Swedberg), Fatuma Ibrahim (Haen), Karen Hoeschen (Stadler),
Pam Orton (Rae-Schmidt), and Charlene Hughes (Nelson)
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Aquila PTO Outdoor Community Resource Fair ~ This Tuesday! |
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On Tuesday, September 21 is the AQ PTO Outdoor Resource Fair. Drop in from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Join us as we come together as a community to explore resources throughout SLP, enjoy a community meal with Seeds Feeds and jump with Pros of the Rope.
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St. Louis Park Homecoming ~ Aquila Homecoming Spirit Week Fun! |
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*Monday, September 20 - Pajama Day
*Tuesday, September 21 - Silly Sock Day
*Wednesday, September 22 - Grade Level Color Day
K - Blue
1 - Green
2 - Orange
3 - Yellow
4 - Red
5 - Purple
*Thursday, September 23 - Sports Day
*Friday, September 24 - Park Pride Day
*Friday, September 24 - SLP High School Community Homecoming Parade 5:00 PM Near the High School. Parade route goes around the High School starting on Library Lane to 33rd Street to Dakota Avenue and ending at the Stadium.
*Friday, September 24 - SLP High School Football Homecoming Game vs. Benilde-St. Margaret’s at 7:00 PM
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District School Calendar 2021-2022 |
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There is no school on Friday, October 1.
It is a staff development day for staff.
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City of St. Louis Park & SLP Community Education Family Movie Night |
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The City of St. Louis Park & SLP Community Education are hosting one more free outdoor family movie night! Join the fun!
Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and your own snacks.
Raya
Sunday, September 18 ~ 7:15 PM
Ainsworth Park ~ 7700 West 28th Street
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School Picture Day ~ Tuesday, October 5 |
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Aquila School Picture Day will be Tuesday, October 5.
Picture Day ID: EVTZDFBMF
Retake Day: Wednesday, November 3.
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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 Outdoor Resource Fair: Tuesday, September 21 ~ 5:00-7:00 PM Various community partners and food provided by Seeds Feeds. Have fun learning how to Double Dutch jump rope from Pros Of The Rope. Please click this link to RSVP for the event so we can plan accordingly. THANKS!
*Back-To-School Outdoor Dance: Thursday, September 30! 6:00-8:00 PM
*First AQ PTO Meeting: Monday, October 11 at 6:15 PM - All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
*For more information about the AQ PTO:
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Families should have received information about how to sign up for a free bag of food students can receive on Fridays to help with food at home over the weekend.
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Renter Rights Information |
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The Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County is offering FREE workshops that will answer your questions regarding your rights and responsibilities as a renter, how fair housing laws protect you, how affordable housing is calculated, the importance of insurance, and more.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ~ DROP-OFF and PICK-UP Procedures |
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Morning Student DROP-OFF
- Opens at 7:30 AM and closes at 7:45 AM.
- 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.
Afternoon Student PICK-UP
- Please do not arrive prior to 1:55 PM. Dismissal will begin at 2:15 PM.
- PRIOR to pulling into the parking lot, please place the ID tag with your family number facing out on the rear view mirror.
- When entering the parking lot, a card reader will detect your ID and let us know you have arrived. This will tell us to dismiss your child from the class.
- 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.
*PLEASE NOTE*
If you know that you will never pick your child up after school,
please notify your child’s teacher, and you will not be issued a tag.
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