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UPCOMING
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Thurs. Jan. 21: K-2 Students begin Full Day In-Person & Distance Learning Academy (DLA)
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Thurs., Jan. 21: 6:30 pm Grade 5 Families (virtual) Middle School 6th Grade Info Night
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Thurs., Jan. 28: 7-7:30 am (virtual) Coffee with Corey
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Thurs., Jan. 28: 9-9:30 am (virtual) Coffee with Corey
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Fri., Jan. 29: K-5 School Day (previously designated as a no school day)
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Mon., Feb. 1:Grades 3-5 Students begin Full Day In-Person & Distance Learning Academy (DLA)
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Tues., February 9: PTO (virtual) Imagination & Inventors' Fair-NOTE DATE CHANGE
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January 21, 2021
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Team:
During our preparations, and as we welcomed K-2 students back this morning, it has been heartwarming and reaffirming to see the intentional care that our staff members demonstrate for the well-being of our students. We care about your children's social, emotional, and academic well-being and growth. This has most definitely been a year of transitions, and I'm grateful for the patience, grace, and flexibility demonstrated on behalf of our children. Together, we will continue to help our children grow.
I hope that many of you will participate in the great "HOPE Speaks Project" to normalize conversations with our children about race and racism. It is important that we continue to have open dialogue about these topics that impact each of us. Please see below for more information.
There is a lot of information below about procedures and opportunities to be involved. Take care, and thanks for entrusting us with your children.
Most sincerely,
Corey
PS For the health and safety of students and staff, we will not have visitors inside the building at this time. We look forward to welcoming volunteers and visitors back to our building as soon as it's safe to do so.
PPS With the transition to the new schedule this year, as a reminder, the student day is 7:45am -2:15pm.
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Kiss & Ride - Parent Drop-Off and Pick-Up |
Please ensure you and your child are wearing a mask when approaching the Kiss & Ride drop-off and pick-up.
PSI Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up "Kiss and Ride" Procedures:
Morning Student DROP-OFF (opens at 7:28 a.m. and closes at 7:43 a.m.):
- Pull as far forward as possible, forming two lanes upon entering the parking lot
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Only allow your child(ren) to exit on the passenger side of the vehicle on the sidewalk side only
- Parents should not exit their vehicle
Afternoon Student PICK-UP (opens at 2:15 p.m.):
- Pull as far forward as possible, forming two lanes upon entering the parking lot
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Only allow your child(ren) to enter on the passenger side of the vehicle on the sidewalk side only
- Parents should not exit their vehicle
- If you need to help your child buckle, please allow your child to enter your vehicle and pull ahead so other cars can get around you
Thank you! These procedures will help expedite the process as well as keep you and your child safe.
Click HERE to visit our homepage to view/download a Kiss & Ride map, and/or to review a Kiss & Ride procedural video.
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From Sra. Gregor: Winter Well Being |
Welcome to the seventh week of Winter Well-Being. This week, clinical psychologist and mental health expert Dr. Mylien Duong discusses the undervalued skill of listening. She offers insights into the benefits of listening to understand and perspective-taking, and shares a recommended activity
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Preparing for E-5 In-Person and
DLA (Distance Learning Academy) Guide Now Available!
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The Preparing for E-5 In-Person Learning and Distance Learning Academy Guide is now available. This is another resource as we prepare for the transition that begins January 21 for Grades K-2 and February 1 for Grades 3-5.
Stakeholders will want to pay close attention to pages 5-7 where new information is included about the elementary transition. Also, read page 10 for updated information regarding the District's free meals program. Click here to download the Guide.
Grades 3-5 Families: While our specialist teachers are super heroes, they cannot be in two places at once! Because they need to follow the K-2 in-person/DLA schedule, specialist classes will be asynchronous until February 1st.
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Daily Math & Science Calendar |
Fill in the month and dates, and post this calendar on your refrigerator. Then, encourage your child to do an activity a day! Click HERE for this week's Math & Science Connection Beginning Edition.
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5th Grade Families - TONIGHT!
6th Grade Information Night
St. Louis Park Middle School will host a virtual Middle School incoming 6th Grade Information Night beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 21. Interested families can register for this event by visiting www.slpenrollment.com.
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The HOPE Speaks Project is a local nonprofit on a mission to normalize conversations about race and racism. The next class begins Monday, January 25. Click HERE for more information.
They are currently offering a family centered class for children in grades 3-5. Click HERE to register.
Choose HOPE!
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Kindergarten Enrollment - Fall of 2021-22 |
Families with a student eligible to begin Kindergarten in the Fall of 2021 should expect a mailing to arrive at their homes the week of January 18, 2021.
The district recently sent out the District's Kindergarten Guide brochure and the (PSI) Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School application.
The PSI application has a deadline date of February 16, 2021 for St. Louis Park residents. If you are not receiving the District's Kindergarten mailings and have a student eligible for Kindergarten next Fall, please contact the District's Enrollment Center at enrollment@slpschools.org to be added to the mailing list.
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Superintendent Listening Sessions |
Upcoming Listening Sessions with Superintendent Osei
As a part of the process to hear stakeholder perspectives, Superintendent Osei will be hosting Listening Sessions over the course of this school year for students, parents/guardians, and staff to better understand the impact of the implementation of the District's educational delivery models.
February 1 | Students | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Zoom Link
February 1 | Staff | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Zoom Link
February 16 | Parents/Guardians - English | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Zoom Link
February 16 | Parents/Guardians - Spanish | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Zoom Link
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Imagination & Inventors' Fair
Date Change - Tuesday, February 9
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Love Science and/or Imagination Projects? This year's Imagination & Inventors' Fair will be virtual, and we'd love for you to participate any way you can! This year's Fair will be held over Zoom on the evening of Tuesday, February 9th (NOTE DATE CHANGE).
If you'd like to create a fun experiment, art project or invention, we'd encourage you to do; and submit a photo of yourself with your project to psivolunteers@gmail.com. No registration or project is required, though, all are invited to join for the Zoom presentation. We will exhibit a few projects from the PSI community that should be informative, entertaining and inspiring!
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City of St. Louis Park: Snow Emergencies |
Snow emergencies are declared in St. Louis Park based on two scenarios:
- After or during a significant snowfall, generally 3 or more inches of snow accumulation.
- In advance of an approaching storm which is forecasted to produce at least 6 inches of snow. Timing, duration, intensity and estimated snow amount are factors in determining if a snow emergency is warranted ahead of the storm.
During a snow emergency, you must park your vehicle off the street to avoid ticketing and towing until the street is plowed to the curb. As soon as your street is plowed to the curb, you may park vehicles on the street.
Note: City ordinance does not allow parking on any city street for more than 48 hours, including winter exemption areas. If your vehicle sits, unmoved, for more than 48 hours it may be ticketed and/or towed.
How will I know if a snow emergency is in effect?
Snow emergencies are declared when there has been significant snowfall (generally around 3 inches). During a snow emergency, whether day or night, vehicles must be moved off the street. The city provides the following notifications so that you can be aware when the city is in a snow emergency.
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Sign up for ParkAlert, the city's citizen notification system.
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Sign up for email and text notifications through GovDelivery
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Download the myStLouisPark app for Apple or Android. The app will display an alert when a snow emergency is in effect.
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Follow the city’s social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Nextdoor.
- Call the winter parking hotline at 952.924.2180.
- Watch ParkTV or the local television news stations (Channel 4, 5, 9, 11).
Guidelines
- Snow emergencies are declared when there has been significant snowfall (generally around 3 inches). During a snow emergency, whether day or night, vehicles must be moved off the street.
- In an effort to be proactive whenever possible, the city uses a combination of available forecasts and can declare a snow emergency in advance of a storm.
- Vehicles parked on a street during a snow emergency are subject to ticketing. If your vehicle remains on the street 12 hours after it’s ticketed, it will be towed.
- The snow emergency will be in effect until your street is plowed to the curb. As soon as your street is plowed to the curb, you can park on the street.
- The city will provide the same high-quality service following the same pattern it has in the past — plowing main roads and then neighborhoods.
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Click HERE for more details about the following events:
- Artist Showcase - Opens online January 22
- Winter Art-Walk in the Park (begins February)
- Virtual Twin Cities Jewish Humor Festival
- Virtual SLP High School Winter Band Concert
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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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