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UPCOMING
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Thurs., Jan. 14: NO SCHOOL - Teacher/Staff Transition Day
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Fri., Jan. 15: NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher CONNECT TIMES
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Mon., Jan. 18: NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observance
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Tues., Jan. 19: NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Connect Time
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Wed., Jan. 20: NO SCHOOL - Teacher/Staff Transition Day
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Thurs. Jan. 21: K-2 Students begin Full Day In-Person and 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 14, 2021
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
I hope that this finds you and your family well on this snowy day! Our staff members are busy preparing for our family "connect times" and the transition to our return to in-person learning and our Distance Learning Academy. Please see the schedule below.
For those K-2 families who will be joining us next week, please see below about bus route information. If you will be driving, we thank you in advance for your patience at the Kiss and Ride. We will utilize the same procedures that we had in the fall (also below), and we will monitor traffic and make adjustments as needed.
As students return to the building next week and the first week of February, we will be re-establishing and learning new routines. We are also teaching and modeling the following protocols.
- Wear your mask – must cover nose and mouth
- Wash hands often with soap and water, vigorously, for 20 seconds
- Do not touch your face
- Cover your cough with a tissue or cough into your elbow
- Stay home if you are sick
Please watch your email for an SLP "Elementary Transition to In-Person Learning Guide" delivered electronically in the next few days.
As was shared in the SLP District Communicator yesterday, a Kindergarten Guide and PSI Application will be mailed to families next week. The application due date for in-district families is February 16th.
In light of the events happening recently in our country, and with next week's Presidential Inauguration, I encourage you to see below for some resources when talking with your children.
In Partnership,
Corey Maslowski
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Kiss & Ride - Parent Drop-Off and Pick-Up |
PSI Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up "Kiss and Ride" Procedures:
Morning Student DROP-OFF (7:28a.m. - 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 (2:15-2:30 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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Powerschool Parent Portal |
Parents and guardians of elementary-aged students are highly encouraged to create an account on the District's PowerSchool Public Portal system. Access to your students’ Powerschool Public Portal account has the following benefits:
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View your student’s most current bus stop/route information. Important note: bus stop/route information for in-person learners will be available in the PowerSchool Public Portal on Friday, January 15.
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Access to complete the Annual Student Update for your student. This replaces the paper form to update important items such as parent/guardian contact information and emergency contact information.
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Access to view your student's meal account and make payments online. This year the School Nutrition Department cannot accept cash or checks, so online payment is the only way to pay for meals. Powerschool Public Portal provides a link to your Wordware meal account. Once you are logged into Wordware, you can view your student’s lunch account, add funds, and apply for free and reduced meals. NOTE: If your student does not have sufficient funds in their meal account, they will be unable to eat at school or pick up meals to be eaten at home.
Click here to watch a video with instructions on how to create a PowerSchool parent account as well as information about some of the features available once you have an account created.
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January Parent/Teacher CONNECT TIMES |
We look forward to connecting with you! Please log into your teacher's Zoom meeting link 5 minutes before your scheduled Connect Time. The teacher will invite you in from the virtual waiting room at your appointment time.
Contact the teacher directly if you have questions.
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Math & Science INTERMEDIATE Edition |
SNACK TIME... Make fruit salad with your youngster. Before eating, have them count how many pieces of each type of fruit are their bowl. E xample: 7 grapes 5 mandarin orange segments, 3 banana slices, 2 apple chunks. Now they can find the total number of pieces (7 + 5 + 3 + 2 = 17) and say what fraction of his serving each fruit makes up... click HERE for more math fun! |
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Wellness Resources from Sra. Gregor and Sra. Moore |
In reaction to the recent events at the Capitol, it is important for us to take time for ourselves to process, and to help our children process these events so they can feel safe, seen, heard, and valued during this time.
Below are some resources for ways to hold space and share feelings in your family. This is a great opportunity to lean into conversations with your child.
For families:
Here are also some mental wellness videos:
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact:
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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.
This mailing will include 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 |
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.
January 19 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Parents/Guardians - English | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 934 2061 5183 | Passcode: 520346
January 19 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Parents/Guardians - Spanish | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 967 9287 9471 | Passcode: 029610
What's On Your Mind? A Chat with Superintendent Osei
Based on student feedback, some changes have been made to what was previously known as the "Student Listening Session". A new name was decided on by students and after the January 20 meeting, future meetings will be held on the first Monday of every month. Students of all ages are encouraged to attend.
January 20 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Students | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 918 6822 7793 | Passcode: 965140
February 1 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Students | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 918 6822 7793 | Passcode: 965140
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5th Grade Families - Mark Your Calendar!
6th Grade Information Night
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Imagination & Inventors' Fair
NOTE: Event 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.oom. 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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Honor Dr. King with the Governor's MLK Council Event |
Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan are excited to celebrate Dr. King with students across the state next Monday, January 18.
This year's celebration is virtual and geared towards youth. We want to make sure students, teachers, and families can participate so please consider sharing the information below, which includes activity and discussion guides.
Event Details
The 40-minute celebration features messages from youth, Governor Walz, and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan, and the singing of Lift Every Voice and Sing.
It also features a conversation with our keynote speaker, Matthew A. Cherry, who is an award-winning director, writer, and producer!
His animated short film and book, Hair Love, follows the relationship between Zuri, her natural hair, and her father. It is a powerful story about family, love, and loving ourselves.
Consider watching and/or reading Hair Love before or after watching the virtual celebration.
During this celebration, we’ll discuss how Dr. King fought for justice and love, worked to end racism and poverty, and what this means today.
When: Celebration premieres at 10:30 am on January 18. The video will remain available indefinitely.
Accessibility: ASL and CART services will be provided in the video.
Languages: Video will be captioned in Hmong, Somali, and Spanish.
Activity and Discussion Guides
While the MLK holiday takes place on January 18, 2021, Dr. King’s legacy for justice and love, and his work to end racism and poverty, is a fitting discussion for any day.
That's why to accompany the virtual celebration, you can share and use an activity guide for all ages and a discussion guide in classrooms and/or at home.
Download the Guides:
More Information
On behalf of the Governor’s MLK Council, we look forward to celebrating and honoring Dr. King with you!
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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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