St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News
January 20, 2022
Please note: For the most up to date information please click on the Middle School website. (Language Translations available)
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“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dear Families:
As we remembered the life and work of Dr. King this week, this quote causes me to reflect on our Community Project work here at the Middle School. Helping our students' find their passion around helping others is an integral part of creating global minded citizens.
Tonight we have the opportunity to introduce the Middle School to 5th Grade families. They are the class of 2029!
I also wanted to remind everyone that Thursday, January 27 is the last day of second quarter. There will be NO school on Friday, January 28 as this is a grading day for our teachers.
Continue to let us know if we can do anything further to assist your student in reaching their full potential and brilliance.
Sincerely,
Jason Boll
Interim Principal
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Upcoming Dates To Remember |
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- TONIGHT Virtual 6th Grade Information Night 6:30 pm
- January 27, 2022 Last Day of 2nd Quarter
- January 28, 2022 No School Teacher Grading Day
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TONIGHT is Incoming 6th Grade Information Night |
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Families will be welcomed by school and district leaders, receive details about the online course registration process, and have the chance to participate in breakout rooms with school leaders and academic department chairs to learn more about St. Louis Park Middle School.
As you prepare to join us on Thursday, it will be helpful if you plan to use a device that will allow you to use Zoom. To access the event on Thursday evening go online to slpenrollment.com/grade6-welcome-lobby/ and enter the "Welcome and Registration Overview Virtual Room."
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COVID Tests Available for Students and Staff |
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COVID Tests Available for Students and Staff
Rapid-result COVID antigen tests are now available at sites for both staff and students. Tests can be requested at the front office of a student’s school or staff’s primary work location.
Students that are not enrolled in St. Louis Park Public schools such as siblings, relatives, children of staff, will need to request a test from their school/school district or leverage other testing resources. Relatives of staff will also need to leverage local testing resources. More information on community testing options are listed below. Please contact Flower Krutina, [email protected], with questions.
NEW: Order Free At Home Tests Online
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them. Go online to www.covidtests.gov and fill out a short form to order your tests today.
Additional Local Testing Options
Upcoming Vaccine Event for Ages 5+
In partnership with Hennepin County, St. Louis Park Public Schools will be hosting a Pfizer vaccination event for people ages 5 and up. Boosters will be available to individuals ages 12+ whose second vaccine dose was administered five months prior. If you are receiving a second dose or booster dose, please bring proof of vaccination. Event details:
- Saturday, February 5, 2022
- Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Location: Aquila Elementary School
- The vaccine is free and no insurance is required
- Individuals receiving a vaccine will receive a $50 Visa gift card (while supplies last)
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In partnership with Hennepin County, St. Louis Park Public Schools will be hosting a Pfizer vaccination event for people ages 5 and up. Boosters will be available to individuals ages 12+ whose second vaccine dose was administered five months prior. If you are receiving a second dose or booster dose, please bring proof of vaccination. Event details:
- Saturday, February 5, 2022
- Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Location: Aquila Elementary School
- The vaccine is free and no insurance is required
- Individuals receiving a vaccine will receive a $50 Visa gift card (while supplies last)
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Middle School Theatre Program to Present "Back to the 80s" January 27-30 |
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The St. Louis Park Middle School Theatre Program will present "Back to the 80s: A Risky,Goonie, Breakfast Tale of Totally Tubular Time Travel" in four showings on January 27-30 at the Middle School Performing Arts Center.
Performances are January 27-29 at 7 p.m. and January 30 at 1 p.m. Audience members are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance due to limited seating. Click here to purchase tickets. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults.
Hold on to your hoverboards, we're taking a trip Back to the 80s! When modern teen Mary Fitzfry gets sent back in time by an eccentric professor, she finds herself in the middle of a totally tubular cavalcade of 80s pop culture.
Students with main cast roles will alternate performances. Blue cast will perform Thursday and Saturday, while Green cast will perform Friday and Sunday.
Main Blue Cast Members: Maddie Grecco-Rosen, Katie Healy, Allie Foster, Owen Hollinger and Jojo Williams Hyatt
Main Green Cast Members: Kateri Trebnick, Nina Casey-Fix, Naomi Butler, Shep Cox and Gwyneth DeVillers
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Three of our 8th grade students will be providing FREE academic tutoring for any class.
Tutoring will happen after school Thursday 1/27 in room 2312
Students must have their own ride home.
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As we move into 2022, we're hoping you'll help provide treats for staff every couple weeks to show our support and appreciation. Some suggestions are fruit, muffins, bagels, granola bars, string cheese, yogurt, etc.
Please sign up at the link below if you are able to contribute.
Thank you!
Middle School Site Council
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Boy's Basketball Registration |
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Online Registration is open for Middle School Boys Basketball.
When prompted to log in, you will log in with the same username and password you use to pay your students lunch account. If you need help creating your user account click here: Creating New Account
The following must be received by the Athletic Director before being able to participate in winter sports:
- Registration and payment (see above for instructions)
- Proof of sports physical exam (exam date can be found on Powerschool) given within the previous three years (which clears the athlete for full participation) on file in the Health Office. If the physical expires during the season, a new physical must be provided before the athlete may begin participation. A well child check-up or immunization records do not count as a sports physical.
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Click here to download the 2021-2022 Sports Qualifying Physical Examination Medical Eligibility Form.
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Boy's Basketball Spectator Reminder |
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Due to limited space/capacity and health/safety concerns we will need to limit the amount of spectators attending the middle school boys basketball games this year. Spectators will be limited to 2 parents/guardians of players playing in the current game for both home and away teams. Teachers, other family members, friends and students will not be allowed to watch games. We apologize for this inconvenience at this time but must be proactive in keeping our players, spectators, coaches and officials as healthy/safe as possible. |
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From the School Social Worker:
Every Meal - Winter Meal Program
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 contact school social worker Kristen Engen-Routzohn at [email protected] if you have questions or call 952-928-6389
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Youth Enrichment Opportunities |
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Enrichment Opportunities for Middle School Students
Community Education Youth Enrichment Programs (YEP) will have a line-up of both before and after-school programs available at St. Louis Park Middle School.
Middle School Gaming Club
From old school gaming systems (NES, N64) to time and space to play D&D with your friends, join the Middle School Gaming Club to send after-school socializing and gaming at the same time. Students should only register for 1 day of the week (Monday or Wednesday) to give as many students a chance to be a part of the club as possible.
Sessions:
Monday, Jan. 10-Feb. 7
Wednesdays, Jan. 12-Feb. 2
Mondays, Feb. 14-March 14
Wednesdays, Feb. 9-March 2
All run from 4:00-5:15 pm in the Cafeteria
Sliding scale pricing: $10/$20/$30/$40
Click here to sign up now!
Want to learn how to fly a drone? Interested in keeping that drone flying by fixing it up? Join the Middle School Drone Club to learn the basics of Drone flying, fixing, and racing. This will be a casual club to learn and fly. Students interested in competitive Drone flying will be invited to try out for the High School team.
Thursdays, Jan. 13- March 24, 4-5:15 pm
SLP Middle School
Students in grades 6-8
$20/$30/$40/$50
Questions about Enrichment Programs? Contact Kelleen at [email protected] or 952-928-6399
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