Reminder ~ No school for students Tomorrow, Friday, December 8th
District Professional Development Day
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IB Inquiry - Week of 12/03/2023 | |
World Language and Culture | |
As an International Baccalaureate institution, we highly value the exploration of diverse global cultures and languages. In recent years, our district leaders actively engaged in conversations with families, educators, and students regarding cultural and language acquisition at the elementary level. In response to valuable feedback received, a decision was reached to enhance the culture and language program by introducing not only Spanish but also Arabic and Ojibwe.
While Spanish remains integral to our program, the incorporation of additional languages presents a unique opportunity for students to broaden their perspectives. Arabic was chosen due to its rapid growth, boasting over 274 million speakers. Another significant addition is Ojibwe, a language holding deep cultural relevance to the people and the land on which St. Louis Park Public Schools is situated.
Implemented through 10-week rotations, the program involves students learning from specialists in culture and language. These educators utilize their personal experiences and ancestral knowledge to actively engage students.
Our commitment to offering students opportunities to acquire multiple languages aligns directly with our mission. It aims to equip students with a more global mindset and enhanced cultural competence.
As we embark on our second year under this innovative model, St. Louis Park Public Schools remains dedicated to providing regular updates on the progress and developments within the culture and language program.
In partnership,
Anne LaLonde Laux
District IB - Primary Years (Elementary) Coordinator
St. Louis Park Public Schools
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* Click HERE for 2023-24 At-A-Glance Calendar* | |
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December 4 to 10 ~ Inclusive Schools Week
December 7 to 15 ~ Hanukkah
December 8 ~ NO SCHOOL (Professional Development for teachers)
December 12 ~ 1st and 2nd Grade families come play music 4:30-5:30pm
December 14 ~ 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade families come play music 4:30-5:30pm
December 22 to January 1 ~ NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)
December 26 ~ Christmas
December 26 to January 1 ~ Kwanzaa
January 1 ~ New Year's Day
Monday, January 15 ~ No School (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Friday, January 26 ~ No School (Grading/Reporting Day)
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*Click HERE for St Louis Park City Calendar* | |
Peter Hobart Winter Youth Enrichment Programs | |
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ArtVentures Club
From a vibrant pop art dog to fascinating art history and a powerful unicorn, there's so much to learn and love.
Fridays, Jan. 12-Mar. 15 (No Class Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 16 & Mar. 1)
2:15-3:45 p.m.
$130
Pet Shop with Kidcreate Studio
Kids will create pets of all shapes and sizes. At this camp, we will work with clay, paint, and draw too!
Tuesdays, Mar. 5-26
2:15-3:15 p.m.
$77
Grandmasters of Chess
Each class students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into their chess games. Each class ends with students playing 20-30 minutes of chess.
Mondays, Feb. 5-Mar. 25 (No Class Feb. 19)
2:15-3:15 p.m.
$119
YEP Club Invention: Flight Sight
Flight Sight offers children insight and inspiration from inventors who have made human flight possible, from the first attempts at manned flight through space exploration.
Thursdays, Jan. 25-Mar. 14
2:15-3:30 p.m.
Pick your price: $49/$59/$69/$79
YEP Lego Club
We will have weekly challenges and even build a Lego kit together as a club (which the students will get to choose)!
Wednesdays, Jan. 24-Mar. 13
2:15-3:30 p.m.
Pick your price: $29/$39/$49/$59
Puppet Theatre
Learn different types of puppetry and acting with your voice! Explore how to perform with professional puppets, and design and create a puppet that we'll use to perform a real puppet show!
Tuesdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 13
2:15-3:15 p.m.
$105
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Our Community Education Winter Catalog is here!
Checkout our new activities today - registration is available online now. The catalog will arrive in St. Louis Park residents mailboxes in early December.
Link: https://slp.ce.eleyo.com/
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Help Review What is Taught in Classrooms: Join the District Instructional Programs Advisory Council (DIPAC)
Want to help review what is taught in St. Louis Park Public Schools classrooms? We invite families to apply to join the District Instructional Programs Advisory Council (DIPAC). You do not need any educational background to join. The Committee will review the process of our curricular and instructional program offerings.
- Apply by December 22, 2023
- No background required (just your interest to participate!)
- Seeking diverse perspectives
- Attend approximately 4 meetings (1.5 hours each)
DIPAC will strive to reflect the racial, gender, language, and ability balance of the school district and will actively recruit participants from underrepresented groups.
Learn more about DIPAC and what we hope to do.
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National Day of Racial Healing
The National Day of Racial Healing is an opportunity for children, teens, neighbors and community members to learn about each other’s diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. All are invited to participate in the community conversation. This event is free and open to all ages. Registration opens, December 13.
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Inclusive Schools Week is December 4-10, 2023
During Inclusive Schools Week, it is important to commemorate the progress that Minnesota schools have made in providing a quality education to an increasingly diverse student population including students who are marginalized due to disability, gender, socio-economics status, cultural heritage language preference and other factors. Inclusive Schools Week also provides an important opportunity for educators, students and parents to discuss what else could be done to ensure that their schools continue to improve their ability to successfully educate all children.
This year, the Inclusive Schools Week’s theme is “Draw Me In!” Participating in art provides a pathway to self-discovery, and sharing art opens doors to understanding and respecting different ways of thinking. Do we see the faces of all children and youth drawn into the canvas of our schools and society today?
The need to belong is a basic need of all students and an integral component of effective inclusive schools. To be inclusive implies a fundamental commitment to building relationships among students, families, educators and the community to support safe and positive learning environments. As we celebrate Inclusive Schools Week 2023, let us respond—Draw Me In!
The proclamation will be published on the Governor’s proclamations webpage.
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Plan ahead for November and December
Non-School Days
Registration open for Grades K-5
Kids Place is open for full-day fun from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on school scheduled release days. Cost is $55 per day up to the online registration deadline, two weeks prior to the date of the release day and the first day of Winter and/or Spring Break. After the deadline the cost increases to $65, registration must be requested through the Kids Place Office and is not guaranteed.
● Tuesday, December 26, 2023 – deadline to register December 12, 2023
● Wednesday, December 27, 2023 – deadline to register December 12, 2023
● Thursday, December 28, 2023 – deadline to register December 12, 2023
Online registration for non-school days requires a 2023/2024 Kids Place School Age Care Contract*
*Families that are currently on the waitlist for after school care or just want child care on non-school days can register online for a “Non-School Day only” contract first: https://slpcommunityed.com/ then add the registration(s) for the non-school day at their student’s school location.
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You’re Invited! School Board Farewell Reception
St. Louis Park Public Schools staff are invited to the farewell reception for two outgoing school board members, Ken Morrison and Heather Wilsey. The reception will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 at the Central Community Center from 5:00-5:55 p.m., with the program beginning at 5:20 p.m. Cookies, coffee, & juice will be served. The School Board meeting will start directly after the reception.
| Sign up for STEP Holiday Toy Drive | |
Come play music with your Students!-Dec 12th and 14th | |
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Come play music with your students here at Peter Hobart 4:30-5:30pm:
December 12th: Families of 1st and 2nd graders are invited to come in and listen to their student's composition played on the xylophones/glockenspiels!
December 14th: Families of students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are invited to come in and learn some ukulele, taught by the students themselves!
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Five Fabulous Fifth Graders- Anne LaLonde Laux | |
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Dine for Dollars!
Join us for a fantastic Mexican meal! Throughout the school year, Mexico City Cafe will donate 5% of all purchases to Peter Hobart. So, eat up and dine for dollars! See menu HERE
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2023 - 2024 PH PTO Events
Staff Appreciation Meal - Friday Dec 8th
Winter Book Fair - Jan 31st & Feb 1st* (to be confirmed)
PH Family Meet-Up (Bingo!) - Thurs. Feb 1st 6 -7:30pm* (to be confirmed)
Pizza & PTO General Meeting – February TBD, 6:00pm
Black History Month Celebration – Feb TBD
Imagination Fair – March TBD
PH Family Meet-Up (April Activity TBD)
Spring Book Fair – April TBD
Earth Day Event at Westwood Nature Center, Fri April 26th, 6:30 -8pm
Pizza & PTO General Meeting – May TBD, 6:00pm
Spring Carnival – Fri May 3rd
Last Day of School Celebration – Thurs June 7th
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Connect With Us!
Kari Schwietering, Principal
Brian Massie, Elem Support Supervisior
6500 W. 26th Street
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: 952-928-6600
Attendance: 952-928-6604
Fax: 952-928-6643
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