Greetings!
As an IB World School, we teach and model for our children that it is important to take action to make our world a better, more peaceful place. Tomorrow, April 22 is Earth Day. The theme this year is "Invest in Our Planet." This is a great way to model inquiry, gather your child's perspective and take action on things that are important to you as a family. How will you invest in our planet, in our community? What positive changes can you make?
In partnership,
Olivia and Maria
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Second Grade has been
planting seeds.
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First Grade has been studying about water and pollution. |
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Kindergarten Earth Day
mini books.
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Important Dates:
Thursday, April 21 - Incoming Grade 6 Rally Night at the MS, 6:30 PM ~ TONIGHT!
Friday, April 22 - Last day to bring in Carnival Raffle Basket donations ~ TOMORROW!
Thursday, April 28 - Imagination Fair, 4:30-6:30 PM
Friday, May 6 - Aquila Carnival
Tuesday, May 10 - Fourth Grade Elders Wisdom Performance, 6:30 PM
Wednesday, May 18 - Orchestra and Band Concert for Families, 10:00 AM
Monday, May 30 - No School
Thursday, June 2 - Fifth Grade Exhibition, 6:30-8:00 PM
Monday, June 6 - Celebration of Learning, 12:30-1:45 PM
Tuesday, June 7 - Field Day
Wednesday, June 8 - Field Day Make-up day if needed
Thursday, June 9 - Last day of school
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María Graver, Aquila Principal
Olivia Tolzin, Aquila Assistant Principal
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MCA ~ Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments |
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Students in Grades 3, 4, 5 will be taking the MCA in April. Grades 3, 4, and 5 will take the Math and Reading MCA. Grade 5 took a Science MCA. They will be completed on the students' Chromebooks at school. For more information about the MCA, click here. Here is a link to the SLP testing website.
Aquila MCA testing dates:
Reading MCA - Wednesday, April 20 and Thursday, April 21
Math MCA - Wednesday, April 27 and Thursday, April 28
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Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week is coming up Monday, May 2 to Friday, May 6. It's been another crazy, weird, challenging year, and it feels more important than ever to show our amazing Aquila teachers and staff how thankful we are for everything they do!
We have an entire week of appreciation planned with a CAMPING theme. We would love to have your help in making this week special, and a true community effort. There are two ways you can be involved:
1) Sign up to purchase supplies. Use this link to sign up to donate breakfast, lunch, snack and drink items that will be delivered to the staff room each day.
2) Come "chalk the walk" in front of the school the weekend before (Saturday 4/29 or Sunday 4/30). Bring your own chalk! Draw campfires, s'mores, tents, wild animals and other camp-y things, and write messages of appreciation for our teachers/staff to see as they walk into school on Monday! No need to sign up, just show up when you can!
THANK YOU for your help and support!
Please contact Kristin Cook with any questions!
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Summer Learning Opportunities |
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St. Louis Park Public Schools and St. Louis Park Community Education is excited to announce a number of summer program opportunities for families with K-5 students.
The K-5 Summer Learning Academy provides enrichment in the areas of literacy, math, wellness, global & social justice, and arts. This year's Summer Learning Academy will take place from June 20 through August 4 at Peter Hobart Elementary School.
St. Louis Park Community Education is also excited to announce more than 40 afternoon fee-based camps as part of its Summer Learning & Play program. There is something for every kid including STEM camps, arts camps, sports camps, and more!
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Aquila families and community members are encouraged to walk through the fair! |
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CLASES DE TECNOLOGIA PARA PADRES ~ 4, 11, 18 & 25 deJunio |
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Elders Wisdom Children's Song Performance (EWCS) |
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Tuesday, May 10th ~ 6:30 PM, Aquila Gymnasium
Fourth Grade Talent Development Classes and Elders:
- Mrs. Midi Hansen’s Class ~ Ms. Aria Jones (Elder)
- Mr. Matt Ikola’s Class ~ Ms. Susan Conlin (Elder)
- Mr. Bill Stenross' Class ~ Ms. Nadia Mohamed (Elder)
- Ms. Rachelle Williams’ Class ~ Mr. Jordan Zacarias (Elder)
EWCS incorporates the tools of community organizing, education and celebration through storytelling in song and spoken word. At the heart, is an educational process called collective songwriting. It combines the collection of oral history, or oral literature, with the teaching of songwriting and poetry. Inspired by the life story of the elder, a song or spoken word piece is written and performed by the class, for the community.
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Fifth Graders ~ Middle School Jump Start Opportunity |
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Fifth Graders! Sign up for a FREE orientation session at the Middle School via Community Education. A St. Louis Park tradition, Jump Start, has helped many incoming Sixth Graders to the Middle School feel more comfortable about the transition. Due to summer construction at the Middle School, Jump Start is being offered in May.
This year's Middle School Jump Start will be offered: Saturday, May 21 from 8:00-11:00 AM or 12:00-3:00 PM
Click HERE for more information and registration. |
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Aquila PTO ~ Parent, Teacher Organization - OPEN POSITIONS 2022-2024 |
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Two PTO board positions are opening, Vice President and Secretary! Below are brief summaries of what to expect with each position. Each board position is a commitment of 2 years. The position of Vice President is expected to succeed the President as a means of providing continuity.
Click Here to declare your interest in a open position.
The subsequent vote will occur at the May 24, 2022 PTO meeting in accordance with the bylaws.
Please see the link below to determine eligibility and find more information about board positions.
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Aquila PTO ~ Parent, Teacher Organization |
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The Aquila PTO partners with families to
enhance the education experience
of all Aquila students, families and staff!
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*AQ PTO Meeting: Tuesday, May 24
*For more information about the AQ PTO:
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