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UPCOMING...
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April 29-30: 8-10:30 am Grades 3-5 MCA Math Assessments
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May 4: 8-10:30 am Grade 5 (only) MCA Science Assessments
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May 6: 9:00 am Prospective Families (virtually) tour PSI
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May 31: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
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Tues., June 1: PTO Yearbook order DEADLINE (see below for details)
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June 9: 12:45 pm Grade 5 Celebration of Learning
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June 9: 3:00-4:00 pm Grade 5 Reverse Parade
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June 10: Last Day of School
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April 29, 2021
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
It has been great to see students working and playing outside this week! I have seen our children engaged in some amazing four square competitions, nature walks, math outside, and time to draw!
At school this week, our third, fourth and fifth graders have been taking the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA's). This morning, they started the math MCA's. Our students have done a nice job taking their time to demonstrate their learning related to our state standards. Our staff and K-2 students have done a nice job keeping the building quiet to help support our 3-5 community.
We are continuing our planning for the end of the year events, which seems surreal! As has been our tradition, we will end the year with singing and dancing our students to the cars and buses at dismissal time on the last day of school. DLA students are invited to participate. We will have some fun activities planned for the grade levels on the last day of school. Our annual fifth grade Celebration of Learning will occur on Wednesday, June 9th at 12:45. This event will occur in classrooms and on-line, and fifth grade families will be sent the link to be able to participate. We will also record it and send it out after the event. Starting a new tradition, fifth grade families will also be invited to a "reverse car parade" at school that afternoon to wave goodbye to the staff members who have worked with them on their elementary school journey. More information will follow about these events.
Thanks for all you do to support your children and our children and for being a member of our community.
Most sincerely,
Corey
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From Health Services...
COVID-19 vs. Allergies: Do I Need to Quarantine?
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Information Regarding Allergy/Cold/Flu Season
Some symptoms of general illness such as seasonal allergies, colds, and/or flu overlap with symptoms of COVID-19. If a parent/guardian/family member believes their child/student has any illness - which displays the same symptoms as COVID-19 - the student, and other household members, are not allowed to attend school until:
- The symptomatic student tests negative for COVID-19; or
- An alternative diagnosis (such as allergies, cold, or flu) is received from the child’s/student’s health care provider in written form and copied to the school health office.
If the student with symptoms does not test for COVID-19, or receive an alternative diagnosis from their health care provider, they would need to isolate at home for 10 days and household members would follow the 14 day quarantine protocol.
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Earth Day Photos from April 22 |
Click HERE to view a few photos from the Earth Day Trash Pick-Up! |
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Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA)
Grades 3 - 5
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From MDE (Minnesota Department of Education): Testing is used in schools to measure student achievement. State tests are given to students in a district once a year, based on their grade level and subject area. Classroom tests are given by individual teachers on a more regular basis and may include quizzes, mid-terms, chapter tests, and final exams, among others. Both types of tests give educators an idea of how well their students are learning the concepts presented to them in the classroom.
Grades 3-5 READING: April 26 & 27 from 8-10:30 am
Grades 3-5 MATH: April 29 & 30 from 8-10:30 am
Grade 5 SCIENCE: May 4 from 8-10:30 am
Educators can use this testing information to adjust their instruction to increase how well their students retain what is being taught.
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Did Your Child Miss Both Lifetouch Picture Day AND Make-Up/Retakes Day? |
Lifetouch will have 2 different studio events at their office in Maple Grove. (see the address below)
Parents can schedule a time to have their child's portrait captured using the Sign Up Genius program using the links below.
Lifetouch
Maple Grove, MN 5531
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Grade 5 Families - Middle School Site Council 2021-2022 |
Hello 5th grade families and a big welcome to the Middle School next year!
We hope you will get involved during your child's 3 short years at the Middle School. One way to do that is participating in Site Council or various open volunteer leads.
Site Council is a group of parents/staff/administration that meets 7 times a year to discuss pertinent issues and self select to work on a strategic focus area committee. Committee break-outs this year included 1) Racial Equity, 2) Mental Health, 3) Communication, 4) Student Recognition. We anticipate continuing work on many of these areas in the 2021/22 school year. Meetings are approximately once per month on Wednesday's and were held virtually this year. No meetings December or March due to Winter/Spring Breaks.
- Site Council and Leadership open positions for 21/22 school year:
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Site Council Co-Chair - Co-lead with Julie Yakes - collaborate with administration as we build and lead meaningful content for meetings, ensure volunteer leads have support, build structure, etc. Approx time commit = 4-5 hours/month.
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Treasurer - Be in charge of finances, building and executing budget, writing checks, etc. Approx time commitment = 1-3 hours/month
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Fundraising Co-Lead - Help lead and execute the annual direct donation campaign; Approx time commitment July - September = 5-15 hours/month; Approx time commitment Oct - June = 0 hours/month
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Site Council members at large - Participate in Site Council meetings and strategic focus area committee work; Approximate time commitment: 1.5 hours/month Sept - May; All parents are welcome. We ask that you commit to attending at least 5 of the 7 meetings to maximize the committee work.
Unsure or have questions? Please contact Julie Yakes (612-210-5196) or Heidi Meyer (612-462-5364) for more information.
Together, we can continue to make the Middle School even better! Welcome!
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New District and School Website Coming Summer 2021 |
St. Louis Park Public Schools is developing new websites for the district and all six schools that will go live Summer 2021. The new design will improve overall performance and usability of the websites. Features will include: simplified navigation, more options for photos and videos, and integrated social media channels. |
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District Announces Curriculum Changes Coming Fall 2021 |
St. Louis Park Public Schools uses a three-year curriculum review cycle. In this process, teacher leaders measure previous success and determine next steps to achieve racial equity transformation in alignment with the strategic plan. The District is announcing curriculum changes coming in the Fall of 2021 in Math, Gifted/Talented Programming and World Languages and Cultures. Click here to learn more.
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PSI Parents: The first week of May is Staff Appreciation Week and we would love your help in showing the PSI staff our gratitude for everything they do! Sign up to bring prepackaged breakfast items, snacks, or drinks, or donate towards a catered lunch for staff next Wednesday.
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PHOTOS WANTED: Grade 5 Celebration of Learning |
A message for parents from the 5th grade Celebration of Learning Team:
Happy Spring! We are eager to help honor our fifth graders at the end of this milestone year, and we need your help for the slideshow! We’re looking for photos of your kids and their classmates over the past 6 years at PSI. Please scan your camera rolls for class parties, games, plays, first/last days, and more during their PSI careers from 2015 - 2021. Every child will be represented, but we need your assistance to make this a sweet memory for them!
Please email us your photos by Friday May 14th. If you would like to send a whole folder, feel free to email for a link to the g-drive.
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Yearbook Update - ORDER by June 1st! |
Great news! We WILL have a yearbook to commemorate the exceptional school year that has been 2020-21. Order your student's copy for $15 today! Please know, in order to accommodate the later timing of Picture Day, this year's yearbook edition will be delivered next fall.
To purchase a PSI 2020-21 yearbook go to YBPAY.LIFETOUCH.COM and enter Yearbook ID: 3271921 by TUESDAY, JUNE 1ST.
The PSI PTO Yearbook Team needs your help documenting this memorable year! Do you have any good photos of your student(s) participating in distance learning or any out-of- school learning activities this year? Please send to PSIyearbook@gmail.com (submission does not guarantee inclusion in the yearbook). To help your team of parent volunteers stay organized, please be sure to include the grade/teacher(s) of students pictured when sending photos. ¡Muchas gracias!
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Friends of the Arts (FoTA)
Sidewalk Poetry Contest - Call for Submissions!
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Submit your original poetry to be sandblasted into local public sidewalks! All who have a meaningful connection to St. Louis Park are eligible to submit up to two original short poems or excerpts*. Poems must be no longer than 11 lines with 26 characters per line. This year's selected poems will be installed in the Texas Avenue and 36th Street area near Knollwood Mall.
Poetry that responds to the themes of cultural expression; sense of location and local identity; care for nature and the environment, sustainability; and personal and community health and wellbeing will be prioritized. Poetry in all languages is welcome. Deadline to submit is May 23.
*Applicants whose poems were selected in 2020 are not eligible in 2021. Previous applicants whose poems were not selected may resubmit or submit new poems.
Click HERE to submit your poetry for consideration!
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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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