For the mental and physical health and wellbeing of all, the School Board unanimously approved a calendar modification adding two days to winter break in order for everyone to re-energize. Winter break has been extended to a full two weeks and now includes Dec. 20 and Dec. 21 as no school days. School will resume on Monday, Jan. 3 as originally planned.

This change may cause additional childcare needs for families. Kids Place childcare will be open on Dec. 20 and Dec. 21 to all K-5 families. Registration is required by Wednesday, December 8. Please visit https://slpcommunityed.com/kids-place/ to register.

Every Meal has launched the Winter Meal Program, providing children and families with easier ways to get the food they need. Over 100 locations throughout the Twin Cities now have our meal bags available for free with no qualification requirements.

They hope these locations provide additional opportunities for your families to access Every Meal weekend food bags. Check out the winter meal program map to find additional locations.  

Click HERE to view the Winter Meal Program Flyer.

Please see PSI school social worker, Jennifer Gregor at gregor.jennifer@slpschools.org (or call 952-928-6561) to sign up, or if you have questions.

A field trip experience that is unlike any that you could ever have in person! With the power of technology, let us bring you virtually into our center.

Click HERE to learn more about the Raptor Center, and mark your calendar!

The School District's mission is to "see, inspire, and empower each learner to live their brilliance in an environment that centers student voice and experience to create racially equitable learning that energizes and enhances the spirit of our community."

The purpose of At-Home Learning during quarantine for Grades K-5 is to continue learning through practice and self-guided exploration.

Please click HERE to revisit information about Learning During Quarantine.

Do you have a student or know of a family who has a student who will be eligible to start Kindergarten in the Fall of 2022? Save the dates to attend two virtual Kindergarten Information Nights on November 30, 2021 and December 2, 2021 (Kindergarten Immersion Information TONIGHT!).

The event on Tuesday, November 30 will focus on the Kindergarten experience at the District's three neighborhood schools (Aquila, Peter Hobart and Susan Lindgren) that offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme curriculum. The event on Thursday, December 2 will focus on the Kindergarten experience at the District's Spanish immersion school, Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School.

Click here to complete the Enrollment Interest Form to ensure you receive the Zoom link for TONIGHT, as well as all of the 2022-23 enrollment information, mailings and emails.

A printed consent form with a parent or guardian signature will be required for all students to receive a vaccine even if a consent form was previously filled out. Printed copies can also be found at your student's school. One form is required per student.

Click here to register for this vaccination clinic.

We are seeking non-medical volunteers to support the success of the vaccination clinic for students ages 5+ being held on Monday, December 6 at the Middle School. Volunteers will be asked to be at the Middle School from 3:00 p.m. until approximately 7:00 p.m. and will help manage traffic/flow (inside at the event), assist with registration, and provide support to students and families. Volunteers must be fully vaccinated. If you are interested in volunteering, please CLICK HERE to sign up by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 3. Contact Flower Krutina at krutina.flower@slpschools.org or 952-928-6001 with questions. Thank you!

Please click HERE to revisit a COVID-19 Fact Sheet prepared by the Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department.

Let us know if we can count you in by emailing psivolunteers@gmail.com.

Simply go to smile.amazon.com then choose PSI PTO from the list of charities. After you have selected PSI PTO, you can shop on smile.amazon.com for all your gifts this season and support PSI at the same time.

Girls on the Run at PSI is looking for additional coaches who might be interested in volunteering for the Spring 2022 session! Coaches can be any adult - parents, teachers, other school staff, or friends/family of the PSI community! 

In order to coach, you would need to register online through GOTR, and complete the necessary background checks and training. During the season, you must be able to attend and lead lessons 1-2 days per week after school from 2:15-4:00 for 8 weeks from April to June.

If you are interested, please contact Katie Newton, GOTR PSI site liaison, for more information - katienewton_2@hotmail.com.

PSI PTO is hosting a virtual field trip on Thursday Dec 9th at 6pm. Come learn about the science, engineering, and history of electricity and how we generate it during this exciting Bakken Museum science program. Zoom link coming in next week's ¡La Prensa!.

This program is best suited for grades 3 to 5, but all are welcome. Another virtual field trip for all ages is being planned in early January.

We believe that everyone is creative and that finances shouldn't be a barrier for classes, materials and more. Click to learn about this opportunity.

The city recognizes the importance of recreation and the health and wellness benefits it provides to people of all ages, and offers a program for those that live or work in St. Louis Park that may need financial assistance to participate in our recreation programs. To enroll in the program, submit the online Access to Fun application.