Greetings Aquila Families! |
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It was wonderful to see many of you back in our building during Family Connect Times! We hope you were able to observe how dedicated our students and teachers have been towards reaching academic and social goals.
It is always such a joy to be in the classrooms to listen and learn alongside our students. This past week in mathematics, we saw First Graders discussing and sharing their ideas around patterns, time, and how to use a number line. Third Graders were working in partners, demonstrating their mathematical thinking and reasoning as they were building multiplication sets. We saw Fifth Graders using many strategies and building number sense as they added fractions with unlike denominators. The District has adopted a new mathematics curriculum, Bridges In Mathematics. Teachers, staff, and students have been very engaged in the new curriculum.
Our students, your children, are brilliant! We see it every day! Thank you for your continued support.
Olivia and Maria
Student Drop Off Information:
Please click here to read an important message about student drop off procedures as we continue to work together to keep students, families, and staff safe.
Important Dates:
Wednesday, November 24 - No School
Thursday, November 25 - No School
Friday, November 26 - No School
Wednesday, December 22 - Sunday, January 2 - No School
Monday, January 3 - School Resumes
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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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Alex Modjeski
Building Substitute
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Lauren Almquist
Relate Therapist
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Michele Purdy
Education Evaluator
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Ashley Jirik
Student Teacher - Mr. Stern
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Jose Avila
Student Teacher - Mrs. Mink
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Summer Lyons
Student Teacher - Mrs. Ludens
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Aquila Musical AUDITIONS ~ Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR. |
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Aquila Theatre Arts is proud to be able to offer students in Grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 an opportunity to be in a full scale and fully masked musical. This year we will be performing Madagascar: A Musical Adventure, JR. at the St. Louis Park Middle School’s brand-new state of the art auditorium.
If you would like to audition, please know you need to be available to attend all the performances:
Thursday, February 10 – During school day for AQ Students
Friday, February 11 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 12 – 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Rachel Haen - Aquila Theatre Arts Director
haen.rachel@slpschools.org
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District Seeking Feedback On Racial Equity Policy ~
Closes tomorrow Friday, November 12
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St. Louis Park Public Schools is seeking feedback from staff, students, parents/families and the community on a NEW Racial Equity Policy that was created in alignment with the 2020-25 Strategic Plan for Racial Equity Transformation. The purpose of this policy is to “establish expectations and accountability measures for the District’s work promoting racial equity and developing culturally relevant learning environments in order to create an equitable and anti-racist school system that honors all children, families, and staff."
In the past year, the School Board Policy Committee worked collaboratively with the Superintendent, entire School Board and district leaders to write the new policy language with input and feedback on draft language from all stakeholder groups.
Public schools have historically-embedded systems and structures that disproportionately target and impact our black, brown and indigenous students in the area of discipline while not providing equitable educational environments. With our new strategic plan and the school board’s resolution on equity and anti-racism, and discipline data, writing this policy was a priority to guide the school district’s work systemwide.
To seek feedback on the FINAL DRAFT of this policy, the school district is conducting focused conversations with stakeholder groups and inviting feedback through Thoughtexchange. Thoughtexchange allows stakeholders to share thoughts, feedback, and ideas in an open-ended, confidential, and easy-to-use digital environment. After school board approval there will be education for teachers and staff and students and families for full implementation of this policy.
The school district appreciates your time and attention to this important work and is eager to hear your thoughts.
Parents/guardians, teachers, and staff should click here to participate in the Thoughtexchange.
Students should click here to participate in the Thoughtexchange.
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Vaccine Clinic For Students Ages 5 and older |
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Monday, November 15 & Monday, December 6
In collaboration with Community Care Clinics of Minnesota, St. Louis Park Public Schools will be hosting a COVID vaccination clinic for students ages 5 and older.
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Where: St. Louis Park Middle School - 2025 Texas Ave South, St. Louis Park, 55426
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Time: 4:20-7:00 PM
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First Dose: Monday, November 15
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Second Dose: Monday, December 6.
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REGISTER: Click here to register your student for this vaccination clinic.
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Bring: This printed consent form with a parent or guardian signature will be required for all students to receive a vaccine. Printed copies can also be found at your student's school. One form is required per student.
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Seesaw is a digital learning tool. Students use Seesaw to engage in a variety of learning activities. It is a great tool for students to share their learning. Students use the "Class App" to do their work while families can use the "Family App" to see their student's work and receive announcements from teachers and the school. If you have questions about Seesaw contact your classroom teacher or Joanne Bongaarts, Library Media Specialist. |
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Aquila PTO Scholastic Book Fair ~ VIRTUAL FAIR CONTINUES |
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A portion of the book sales are raised for the PTO. The proceeds from the book fair are used to purchase books for Aquila as well as classroom supplies through Scholastic.
AQ PTO Scholastic Online Book Fair
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AQUILA GIVE$ FUNDING HIGHLIGHT |
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Aquila Give$ fundraising efforts allowed
Ms. Bongaarts in the Library Media Center to
buy more building station supplies.
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First Graders built ramps with new Magna Tiles (magnet blocks) and used cars to
test out the ramps.
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New Winter After-School Enrichment Opportunities |
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YEP is excited about our winter afterschool enrichment opportunities. Below are 2 of our BRAND new clubs beginning in December. Transportation is available for both programs (requires advance registration).
Passage to Planet ROG engages children in an exciting journey through space to a distant planet. Through a series of challenging missions, from establishing an outpost to making clay sculptures, students practice creativity, collaboration, and communication as they develop solutions to explore this new place and then return home to Earth.
Wednesdays, December 1 - February 2 ~ 2:15-3:40 PM
Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Sliding Scale Pricing: $49/$59/$69/$79
Do you want to learn more about the organizations and services in your community? Do you like helping out in any way you can? If yes, then Community Service Club is for you! Join just to research, put together, and carry out community service projects, big and small!
Tuesdays, December 7 - March 22 ~ 2:15-3:40 PM
Grades 3, 4, 5
Sliding Scale Pricing: $29/$39/$49/$59
Questions about Enrichment Programming?
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Cold Weather ~ Outdoor Clothing Reminder |
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Please remember students go outside for recess every day! Make sure they have outdoor clothing. Label all clothing. Students should visit the Lost & Found which is located near the cafeteria.
Students will always go outside unless the regular temperature is below 0 degrees or the windchill temperature is -10 degrees or below. We will watch the temperature to keep our students safe.
If you are in need of winter gear, please contact our Social Worker Dana Baumeister at 952-928-6498.
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STEP ~ St. Louis Park Emergency Program |
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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: Monday, December 13 - 6:00 PM
*For more information about the AQ PTO:
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