St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News |
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May 25, Leadership applications due
May 31, No school, Memorial Day
June 1, 6th & 7th grade locker cleanout during advisory
June 3, 8th grade locker cleanout during advisory
June 4, Incoming 9th grade football equipment handout at 4:30 p.m. at the High School
June 1-4, James and the Giant Peach Jr performance at the ROC, 7 p.m.
June 5 & 6, Musical Theatre Class Performance, HS auditorium, 7 p.m.
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Middle School End-of-Year Activities Announcement |
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The 2020-21 school year will go down in the record book as one that required us all to:
*be willing to adjust to change at a moment's notice.
*embrace unknown possibilities and surprises that come along with that.
*persevere to succeed both at home and in school.
The following are some of the events, activities, or requirements needed from students to finish the school year that I am sharing in this communication.
*June 1, Grade 6 & Grade 7 locker clean-out/collection of school district material will be done during advisory class.
*June 3, Grade 8 locker clean-out/collection of school district material will be done during advisory class.
*June, 1,2,3, & 4, James and the Giant Peach performance outside at the ROC, 7 p.m.
*June 4, Physical distribution of the Middle School Yearbook to students who bought one.
*June 5 & 6, Musical Theatre Class Play at the High School Auditorium
*June 7, Grade Level Student Event
6th Grade Social Event for Cohorts A, B, & C students, Period 5 (1:32-2:16 p.m.)
7th Grade Social Event for Cohorts A, B, & C students, Period 6 (2:20-3:04 p.m.)
8th Grade Social Event for Cohorts A, B, & C students, Period 7 (3:08-3:52 p.m.)
Note: Cohort C students who would like to attend this event should go to this link to signup for this in school activity.
June 1-June 8, Students should take home personal items, i.e. art project, winter coat, shoes, notebooks, etc. All of these items need to be brought home prior to the last day of school (June 10). Items not brought home during this timeframe may be collected latter in the summer.
*June 1-10, School issued Chromebook, charger, and hotspot returned to school.
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Accepting Applications for Student Leadership in 2021-2022 School Year |
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SLPMS is excited to begin a student leadership program in the 2021-2022 school year. All students recently participated in an Advisory activity where they identified the needs within our school. Based on the feedback from our students, Six different student leadership teams have been identified: Community & Culture, Rules & Policies, Environmental, Academic Advising, Health & Wellness, Equity & Inclusion.
Click here to see the informational video and slideshow. Applications for the student leadership teams were shared in Advisory on Thursday. If your student is interested in growing in leadership, encourage them to apply! Click here for the link. The digital application will be due on Tuesday, May 25. On the application, students will select a virtual interview time for Wednesday, May 26 or an in person interview for June 3.
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Tickets Available for James and the Giant Peach Jr |
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Tickets are now available for James and the Giant Peach Jr, the SLP MS Theater spring musical. Shows are June 1-4, 7 p.m. at the ROC, located at the SLP Rec Center. Tickets are available here: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/53840
Please join us for this special return to live theater in this exciting outdoor performance space!
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Congratulations to several ESP-8th grade students from St. Louis Park Middle School who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2021 National Spanish Examinations.
This year students earned a total of one gold and four silver medals along with four honorable mentions. “Attaining a medal or honorable mention for any student on the National Spanish Examinations is very prestigious,” said Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, National Director of the Exams, “because the exams are the largest of their kind in the United States with over 55,000 students participating in 2021.”
The National Spanish Examinations are administered each year in grades 6 through 12, and are sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.
Congratulations to the following students:
Gold Medal
Ale Coronado
Silver Medal
Jeremy Eichten
Louisa Augustine
Miliana Hoffman
Julia Lorenzen
Honorable Mention
Lucas Thompson
Caedon Exsted
Sela Myers
Sarah Peterson
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Photos from the National Spanish Exam celebration. |
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We are looking forward to the opportunity to have in person Summer School this year. Classes will be held at the High school. We will have breakfast at 8 a.m., continue to class and conclude with lunch and dismiss at 12:30 p.m. If you want to sign up for reading, math and science, please fill out the Summer School Link. Additional information will be sent out when registration is completed.
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Minnesota Afterschool Advance (MAA)
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Minnesota Afterschool Advance (MAA) is a state program that helps Minnesota families who meet income requirements use the Minnesota K-12 Education Tax Credit to help pay for educational afterschool programs like tutoring, music lessons, art classes and even technology, specifically Chromebooks. If you are interested in finding out more, please click on this link to the MAA website.
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School-Issued Device Collection
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Instructional planning for the 2021-2022 school year is underway. The collection of school-issued Chromebooks, iPads, mobile hotspots and associated chargers prior to the last day of school is essential to ensure digital tools are available for learning at the start of next school year.
Click here for more information.
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George Floyd Memorial Walk on June 6
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Site Council - Racial Equity Committee Update: George Floyd Memorial Walk on June 6
All are invited to join a George Floyd Memorial Walk on June 6, which will include speakers, music, reflective conversation and family friendly arts activities. The walk is being put on by the St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission (HRC) as part of the Summer of Action series, with monthly citywide events and neighborhood activities focused on racial equity and activism.
George Floyd Memorial Walk
June 6, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
6 – 7 p.m. Tabling, art activities, food truck
7 – 8:15 p.m. Program and walk
Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheater
3700 Monterey Drive
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Immunization Requirements for 7th Grade Students in the 2021-2022 School Year |
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In accordance with Minnesota Immunization Law, students entering 7th grade for the 2021-2022 school year are required to have documentation of vaccinations received or a legal exemption for TDaP and meningococcal vaccines.
Should you have concerns about costs, ask your child’s healthcare provider about low-cost vaccinations or contact Central Clinic at 952-993-1100.
After your student has completed the requirements noted above, send a copy of the immunization record or legal exemption to the Middle School Health Office at:
St. Louis Park Middle School
2025 Texas Ave. So.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Fax: 952-928-6383
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A Message for Superintendent Osei
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This past weekend, the CDC released guidance for schools following last week's announcement that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks. The CDC, MDE and MDH continue to recommend that school staff and students wear masks in school buildings and on school buses for the remainder of the school year.
We have received some questions from stakeholders regarding mask requirements in the wake of the newly released CDC guidance. There are a number of reasons why it is important that we continue to implement this mitigation strategy in school buildings and on buses. In addition to it being an expectation of the MDE Safe Learning Plan, there are some staff and a large majority of our students who have not yet been fully vaccinated.
As you may be aware, students under the age of 12 are not yet eligible for vaccination. Students ages 12-15 recently became eligible for vaccination on May 12, 2021. St. Louis Park Public Schools has requested to be a point of distribution for vaccines for students ages 12 and up.
According to a recent communication from the Minnesota Department of Education, at this time there are a number of ways that parents/guardians can get their child vaccinated. Some locations require appointments, but many places are now accepting walk-ins.
To find a vaccine:
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Walk-in or schedule an appointment through the State’s Community Vaccination Programs at the Mall of America, Roy Wilkins, Lino Lakes or Oakdale. You can also get connected to a vaccine through Minnesota’s Vaccine Connector.
- Students ages 12-15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Information about appointments will arrive via text or email from the state’s vaccination partners running those sites: Vault Health, Primary Bio or SpeciaLysts (Solv).
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Use the Vaccine Locator Map to find vaccine locations near you.
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Use Vaccines.gov to find a COVID-19 vaccine near you. Under vaccine make sure to check the box for Pfizer.
If you need language assistance, have questions or need to find an appointment, you can call the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline at 1-833-431-2053. There is no cost for the vaccine. Students do not need to provide a government-issued ID or medical insurance to be vaccinated, and no question on immigration status is ever asked.
Thank you for your continued compliance and support of our masking requirements. Your continued commitment and support of St. Louis Park Public Schools is much appreciated.
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Summer Forensic Science Camp |
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See science through the eyes of a crime scene investigator by collecting various types of physical evidence and learning a number of scientific strategies and skills. The camp will be taught by Middle School Science Teacher, Ms. Wineberg!
5 Sessions Available:
June 28-July 1: 9 a.m.-noon
July 12-15: 9 a.m.-noon
July 19-22: 9 a.m.-noon
July 26-29: 1-4 p.m.
August 2-5: 1-4 p.m.
For students in Grades 6-9
Location: SLP High School
Price: $99
Scholarships Available!
Click here to register now!
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Come Join the Football Family at SLP |
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Anyone that is interested in St. Louis Park Football please visit our website at gopark.org for all summer practice dates as well as summer football camp at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Football equipment handout will be June 3-4 at the High School. Incoming 9th grade equipment handout will be June 4 at 4:30 p.m. at the High School. If you have any questions please contact me.
Thank You / GO PARK!!
Jason Foster
Head Football Coach
St. Louis Park High School
763-350-2606
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The Park Community and Schools Foundation is partnering with the SLP High School Senior Planning committee and is selling WE LOVE OUR SENIORS signs. Show your PARK PRIDE for the Class of 2021 by buying and planting a sign for our whole community to see. All proceeds from sign sales and donations are being split between the foundation (which goes right back into our schools) and the other half is helping to fund the FIRST FREE Senior Celebration in SLP history!
We really appreciate your support!!!
Thank you!!!!
Stacy Atlas, Sally Berry and Jodi Bohrod
Class of 2021 Committee Chairs
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Other opportunities in the district/community:
Autism Study
School-Issued Device Collection
Community Education Summer Brochure
Metro Dining Cards
Dakota Ave Protected Bikeway Demo Project
SLP Mountain Bike Flyer
Lennox Foundation Fundraiser
YEP Summer Learning & Play 2021
Paper Shredding Event
2021-22 Early Learning (Spanish)
Early Learning 2021-22
Youth Enrichment League Summer 2021
Newscaster Spring/Summer 2021
2021-22 Student Calendar
Click here to see the flyers.
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