St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News |
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March 24, Hybrid Learning last names L-Z will attend class in person and A-K in distance learning.
March 26, No school, grading day
March 29-April 2, No school, spring break
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School in Session on March 24
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Because there is no school on Friday, March 26, there WILL be school on Wednesday, March 24. On March 24 grade 6-12 Hybrid Learning last names L-Z will attend class in person and A-K in distance learning. Click here to see the secondary calendar.
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Safe Learning Plan Update: MS and HS Students Return to In-Person Learning on April 12 |
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The School Board for St. Louis Park Public Schools approved changes to the school district’s Safe Learning Plan at their Monday, March 8 meeting that will send students in Grades 6-12 attending St. Louis Park Middle School and High School back to school for in-person learning on April 12.
Middle and High School students will attend school four days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday). Wednesdays will continue to be student support/feedback days. Students who have selected distance learning will see no changes to their learning model.
Students who are enrolled in the hybrid learning model currently and wish to change to distance learning can do so in advance of the change by contacting their school. Students currently enrolled in distance learning will not be able to return to school in-person.
District Administration will continue to monitor COVID-19 case counts in Hennepin County and locally in St. Louis Park, all safe learning model considerations, as well as guidance from state officials, and will consider updates to the District’s Safe Learning Plan when appropriate.
Additional information about the transition to in-person learning will be provided to students and families in the coming weeks from each school. The school district will publish the “Secondary Return to In-Person Learning Guide” on March 26 with detailed information about schedules, social distancing, health and safety practices, etc.
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Community Project Update for 8th grade Families |
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Supervisors have been meeting with 8th graders to coach them along on accomplishing their community projects. Project proposals should be signed-off by supervisors and work can begin -- now through April 7 on the action portion of the projects! Ask your child how their planning is going and what their action is.
Mia Waldera
IB Coordinator
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Want to help create a unique yearbook in an unusual year of school?
Please consider submitting photos (and answers) for various topics included in this year's book. Click on any Google Form Link or several) that intrigues you. Answer a question or two. Upload a photo and BOOM! You are officially a yearbook staff member.
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Student Drop Off Procedures |
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Student drop off / pick up entrance is on 22nd St.; the exit comes out onto Texas Ave. S.
Students will enter through our new temporary main entrance on the west side of the building. Staff will greet them and direct them to either breakfast or to go directly to their first period class. Click here to see the map on page 9.
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Parents/Guardians & Visitors |
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Parents/Guardians & Visitors:
To maintain a healthy and safe environment we are limiting access to school as much as possible for students and employees who learn and work here. Thus, if parents/visitors have a need to come into the school an appointment needs to be made prior to coming to school to see the person you would like to meet with. Please call 952-928-6300 for assistance.
Families who need to pick up a student from school should call the office when they arrive and wait for their child in the entryway. Students will be called out of their class once their parent/guardian has arrived on campus. Students will exit through the office to be signed out.
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Youth Enrichment Opportunities for Students and their Family |
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Virtual Family Cooking Class w/ Mr. Deandre and Seeds Feeds
Join us for an informal cooking class where we will cook, learn new recipes, and answer your cooking & nutrition questions. We will discuss how to modify recipes based on your tastes and the food available. At the same time, we will have an opportunity to build a community, discuss food security, access, and barriers to healthy eating, and take action to break down barriers so all our neighbors can be food secure.
Class Dates: March 7, 21, April 11 and 25, 3:00-4:30 pm
Click here for more information and to register now!
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Boys' and Girls' Spring Sports Registration Now Open |
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Spring sports will start right after spring break (April 5th) and registration is now open (see below for more information).
- Sports offered will be girls' and boys' track and field, boys' tennis and 7th - 8th girls' lacrosse.
- The plan is spring sports will compete against other schools but we will have to wait and see as we get closer to the season starting.
What middle school sports will look like in the hybrid learning model and in a full in person model:
Full in person:
When we return to full in-person students will practice and participate in games/matches on days they are in school.
Hybrid Learning:
Students with last names A-K will practice and participate in any games/matches on Monday and Tuesdays.
Students with last names L-Z will practice and participate in any games/matches on Thursdays and Fridays.
Registration
Online Registration is now open for all middle school spring sports. Click here to register: Middle School Athletics Registration (Select Middle School sport you wish to register for).
When prompted to log in, you will log in with the same username and password you use to pay your students lunch account.
The first day of practice will be April 5 for Cohort A and April 8 for Cohort B. The season will last until May 28. Practices are from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
The following must be received to the Athletic Director by April 5 for spring sports:
- Registration and payment (see above for instructions)
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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. Click here to download the 2020-2021 Sports Qualifying Physical Examination Medical Eligibility Form.
Transportation
An activity bus will be available after practice but will be different than it has been in the past. You will need to pre-register for the route your student athlete will ride. More information to come on how to register for the activity bus.
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Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee Team |
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St. Louis Park has a Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee team for kids in 5th through 8th grade.
We will have an informational meeting for parents and players via Zoom on Wednesday, March 24, starting at 7:00 p.m. Just follow this link to join the meeting:
Practices for middle school students will be on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the middle school starting April 5. Practices for 5th graders will tentatively be on Fridays at 4:30 p.m. at Browndale Park. Middle school students are also welcome to come to Friday practices.
Many team members are brand new to the sport. No experience necessary!
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Start your morning out right by joining Mr. Dennis for open gym time to play basketball and hang out with your friends.
Thursdays, 7:45-8:45 a.m.
Click here for more information and to register now!
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Listening Sessions with Superintendent Osei |
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Leader in Training Opportunity |
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Looking for a fun opportunity for a hands-on STEM experience while helping elementary students? Sign up to be a Leader in Training (LIT) with Camp Invention. It will be held at Park Spanish Immersion (PSI) August 9-13. See Mrs. Englund with any questions ([email protected]).
Click here for more information.
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Caddying at a private golf club is a great way to earn money and get exercise over the summer, and dedicated students can be eligible for an Evans Scholarship, one of the largest private scholarships in the country. Several SLP students have received this award, the average worth of the scholarship is over $100,000.
Information about the scholarship is available at wgaesf.org.
Click here for the local information.
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School Hours 9:10 a.m. – 3:52 p.m.
Building will open at 8:50 a.m.
Doors locked from 9:10 a.m. – 3:52 p.m.
School Office Hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Phone Hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Click here to see the Return to Hybrid Learning Grades 6-12. The Middle School information is on pages 1-15.
Click here to see the Hybrid & Distance Learning Schedule that started February 22.
Click here to see the flyer for hybrid reminders.
Click here for the Middle School Website. Go to parent resources for information on PowerSchool and Schoology. Go to student resources for information on PowerSchool and Schoology.
Click here for the digital school calendar.
Click here for the SLP Communicator
Families are reminded that all student absences must be reported to the attendance office to be excused. You may phone, 952-928-6394 or email, [email protected].
Parents/Guardians of hybrid students will need to contact the attendance line if their student will attend virtually on a day they are scheduled to attend physically in the building. Students will receive a "Parent excused absence" to clearly indicate they were not in the building. This is necessary for COVID contact tracing.
School Social Worker & School Counselor:
Kristen Engen-Routzohn (Social Worker)
Theresa Weber-Sexton (School Counselor)
Dean of Students:
(6th Grade) Gina Magnuson
(7th Grade) Randy Zutz
(8th Grade) Delana Brinkman
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IMPORTANT D.C. TRIP UPDATE!
2021 Trip Families (current 7th and 8th Graders), due to the ongoing Covid situation the 2021 Trip has been postponed to 2022. Please check your e-mail for a message from WorldStrides and David Burr, trip coordinator. If you did not receive the e-mail, please contact David Burr at [email protected] or 952-928-6375.
2022 Trip Families (current 6th Graders), our trip is still running as planned! Interested travelers should also contact David Burr at [email protected] or 952-928-6375 for trip information.
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Other opportunities in the district/community:
HOPE Speaks Spring Classes
Golf Squad
Planting for Pollinators
Softball Registration
2021-22 Student Calendar
Click here to see the flyers.
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