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UPCOMING
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Tues., Feb. 9: PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO THIS EVENT BELOWPTO Imagination & Inventors' Fair
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Mon., Feb. 15: NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
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Tues., Feb. 16: 4:00 pm Resident Application Deadline for PSI Kindergarten 2021-22
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Thurs., Feb. 25: Grades K-5 Picture Day for in-person and DLA students (more details below)
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February 4, 2021
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
It has been fun and exciting to welcome our in-person third, fourth, and fifth grade students back to the school building. For all of our students, we are continuing to practice routines and learn new ways to be in school together. Thank you for your kindness, grace, and patience as we work together on behalf of our amazing children!
We have approximately 180 cars dropping off in the morning, and about 135 cars picking up. We are asking all families to adhere to the procedures below to keep everyone safe and to expedite the process. Please note, with the volume of cars, we have been working closely with the SLP Police Department and we are asking for a few additions to our Kiss & Ride Procedure:
- Please always use your turn signal (blinker) when entering/exiting the parking lot
- For your safety, and the safety of others, please enter the line for Kiss & Ride only heading WEST on Cedar Lake Road. Cars heading EAST on Cedar Lake Road and trying to turn left at the light into the parking lot is becoming problematic and dangerous
- Please don't arrive at the Kiss & Ride prior to 1:55 pm as it's causing standing back-up every day
Please note that we will modify how we will do the PTO Imagination and Inventors' Fair. Please send any photos of at home projects to psivolunteers@gmail.com. We will share those projects at an event in the future. Instead of having everyone come together on a Zoom next Tuesday evening, we will send some fun at home project links in a separate email next week. Thank you to the parent committee, who has continued to shift and modify plans to an online format for this annual special event. Please watch for more opportunities to come.
February is Black History Month, and we honor the many contributions of our Black community members, this month, and every month. I encourage each of us to continue to learn more and talk with our children about our history and our shared future.
Have a great week, keep reading, and stay warm.
In partnership,
Corey
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IMPORTANT: Kiss & Ride Drop-Off and Pick-Up |
Due to increased vehicles at our Kiss & Ride option to drop-off and/or pick-up, we've been working with the SLP Police Department. Please review the procedures below to help expedite the process, and hopefully reduce the time spent 'in line' at the Kiss & Ride.
We're asking you to:
- Please not arrive prior to 1:55 pm to minimize the long back-up of vehicles on Cedar Lake Road
- Line up ONLY heading west on Cedar Lake Road. Cars heading east on Cedar Lake Road trying to turn left at the light to enter the parking lot is becoming problematic and causing dangerous situations.
- Use your turn signal (blinker) when entering or exiting the parking lot.
- Wear a mask when dropping off and/or picking-up at Kiss & Ride.
- Stay inside your vehicle.
NEW for afternoon pick-up starting Friday, January 29:
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Each in-person learning family was provided a Family Kiss & Ride Number to be displayed in the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle.
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As you enter the property, a staff member will communicate your family's Kiss & Ride Number to staff inside.(If you have forgotten your Family Kiss & Ride Number to display, please tell a staff member your family's Kiss & Ride Number as you arrive, OR provide your child's last name).
- Your family's Kiss & Ride Number will be displayed on monitors inside the building.
- Once your family's Kiss & Ride Number is displayed, students will walk outside at door #2 to walk up the stairs to waiting vehicles.
Please note:
Students will not exit the building until the family number is displayed/called.
Students will stand/wait in number order in the same place every day in the gymnasium.
PLEASE ALSO REVIEW THESE GENERAL KISS AND RIDE REMINDERS:
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
- Only allow your child(ren) to exit on the passenger side of the vehicle on the sidewalk side only
- Parents should wear a mask and not exit their vehicle
Afternoon Student PICK-UP (opens at 2:15 p.m.):
- Wear a Mask
- Display your Family Kiss & Ride Number on the passenger side of your dashboard
- Pull as far forward as possible, forming two lanes upon entering the parking lot
- Allow your child(ren) to only enter on the passenger side of the vehicle on the sidewalk side
- 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
Please find a Kiss & Ride map, and/or review a Kiss & Ride procedural video on our homepage at: www.slpschools.org/psi
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Lifetouch Picture Date: Thursday, February 25 |
Now that we are no longer in Hybrid Learning, we have ONE Lifetouch Picture Day (rather than 2 dates as previously published). Mark your calendar for Picture Day on Thursday, February 25th! Students in Distance Learning Academy will have an opportunity to come in that day to have their picture taken also. Watch for more specific details for DLA families regarding Picture Day coming soon.
Health and safety is a priority. Students will be socially distanced and masked while waiting for their turn. Photographers, volunteers and staff will stay masked.
Enter PSI Picture Day ID: EVTRTCJKN
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Every Meal (formerly Sheridan Story) |
Now that we have many students back in person, we will again be offering Every Meal (formerly Sheridan Story) bags of food. If you are interested in having your child bring home a FREE bag of non-perishable food on the last day of every week, please let your child's teacher know, or email our school social worker, Jennifer Gregor (gregor.jennifer@slpschools.org).
Please indicate your child's name, if they have siblings at PSI who should also receive a bag, and the color of the bag(s) your family would like to receive. Please reach out if you have any questions!
Ahora que muchos estudiantes están en persona, estaremos ofreciendo bolsas de comida de Every Meal (anteriormente Sheridan Story). Si está interesado en que su hijo traiga a casa una bolsa de comida no perecedera el último día de cada semana, informe al maestro de su hijo/a o envíe un correo electrónico a nuestra trabajadora social de la escuela, Jennifer Gregor (gregor.jennifer@slpschools.org). Indique el nombre de su hijo/a, si tiene hermanos en PSI que también deberían recibir una bolsa, y el color de la bolsa (s) que su familia le gustaría recibir. Por favor, póngase en contacto con nosotros si tiene alguna pregunta.
Every Meal is committed to using only high quality food that retains dignity for our children and families. Dietitians/nutritionists through Allina Health and Saint Paul Public Schools were consulted to select healthy items for our food bags. We also continually gather feedback from taste tests, program participant surveys, and collaboration with cultural liaisons and community groups.
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Resources from Sra. Gregor, School Social Worker |
Click below for the last video installments for the Winter Well-Being series:
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SLP Early Learning Preschool |
Do you have a child ages 3-5 years old?
Click HERE for a flyer in Spanish. Click HERE for a flyer in English. |
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Kindergarten Enrollment - Fall of 2021-22 |
Families with a student eligible to begin Kindergarten in the Fall of 2021 should have received a mailing to arrive at their homes the week of January 18, 2021.
The PSI application has a deadline date of February 16, 2021 for St. Louis Park residents. Siblings are not automatically enrolled. 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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School Directory 2020-2021 |
The 2020-2021 school directory is up and running! Due to COVID-related delays, the directory upload took a bit longer than expected. However, at long last, this years’ data is now available. ACTION NEEDED! Please refer to this document for first-time user instructions.
If you already have an account, you will need to log in and confirm your student(s) information (or update if incorrect), and provide permission to publish. Please reach out to the PSI PTO with any further questions. Thank you!
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UPDATE: Imagination & Inventors' Fair |
Please note that we will modify how we will do the PTO Imagination and Inventors' Fair.
Please send any photos of already completed at home projects to psivolunteers@gmail.com. We will share those projects at an event in the future.
Instead of having everyone come together on a Zoom next Tuesday evening, we will send some fun at home project links in a separate email next week.
Thank you to the parent committee, who has continued to shift and modify plans to an online format for this annual special event. Please watch for more opportunities to come.
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City of St. Louis Park
FREE 21 Day Racial Equity Challenge
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The City of St. Louis Park invites you to join the FREE 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge, Feb. 1 – 21.
Through the challenge, you’ll build more effective racial equity habits, especially dealing with issues of race, power, privilege and oppression.
Take the challenge on your own, with your household, or gather virtually with friends and neighbors for discussion. Collectively, we hope to build deeper awareness, understanding and connections to advance racial equity in the City of St. Louis Park.
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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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