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UPCOMING...
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May 27: 7-7:30 am Coffee with Corey for families
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May 31: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
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June 9: 12:45 pm virtual 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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June 10: PTO Yearbook order DEADLINE (see below for details)
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June 19: Parktacular Grand Day Parade at 12:00 pm
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June 19: Parktacular 2021 12-4:00 pm
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May 20, 2021
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
I hope that you are well! I am so grateful for our teachers and staff as they continue to find innovative and fun ways to help students learn. I have seen more classes learning outside than ever, and I have seen students craving those opportunities to enjoy the sunshine!
As we are approaching the end of the school year, we have many details to help us end and celebrate this year of working together on behalf of our children and our larger community. Please familiarize yourself with the information below, and as always, please let us know if you have any questions.
Most sincerely,
Corey
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Summer Learning Academy AND Summer Learning and Play 2021
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Summer Learning Academy (SLA) is from June 28 through August 12, Monday-Thursday from 8am-12pm (NO CLASS the week of July 5). ALL students are eligible to attend. Let your child's teacher know if you'd like to register for SLA.
What happens at Summer Learning Academy?
- Enrichment in areas of literacy, math, wellness, global & social justice, and arts.
- Anti-racist education.
- Provide student leadership opportunities.
- Engage scholars in a non-traditional way of learning.
- Enhance the spirit of students.
- Reconnect students post COVID-19.
FREE Breakfast, FREE lunch and FREE transportation. Please note attendance is expected each day.
Summer Learning Academy (SLA) flyer in Spanish
Summer Learning and Play flyer in Spanish
Summer Learning Academy (SLA) flyer in Somali
Summer Learning and Play flyer in Somali
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May is Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month |
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success.
Click HERE for more information. |
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District-Owned Device/Electronics Collection |
Instructional planning for the 2021-2022 school year is underway. The collection of school-issued Chromebooks, iPads and 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.
In-person families: If your child has not already done so and if they were issued a school device (chromebook or iPad), send it to school on Monday, May 17. Don't forget the charger! Students will still be devices at school, but they will not be bringing them home. We are starting the inventory process to ensure that we will have devices in the fall.
DLA families: You will need to bring your child's device and charger on Thursday, June 10 between 9:15 and 11:30 to the office at Door 1. If this timing does not work for you or you don't have transportation, please email vandewalker.sara@slpschools.org
Click HERE for more information in English
Click HERE for more information in Spanish
Click HERE for more information in Somali
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From Health Services... Students and Water Bottles |
Please send a water bottle daily (labeled with your child's name) so they can refill it as needed.
Drinking enough water every day is good for overall health. As plain drinking water has zero calories, it can also help with managing body weight and reducing caloric intake when substituted for drinks with calories, like regular soda.1-3 Drinking water can prevent dehydration, a condition that can cause unclear thinking, mood change, the body to overheat, constipation, and kidney stones4,5
Adults and youth should consume water every day.
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Daily fluid intake (total water) is defined as the amount of water consumed from foods, plain drinking water, and other beverages. Daily fluid intake recommendations vary by age, sex, pregnancy, and breastfeeding status.6
- Although there is no recommendation for how much plain water adults and youth should drink daily, there are recommendations for daily total water intake that can be obtained from a variety of beverages and foods.
- Although daily fluid intake can come from food and beverages, plain drinking water is one good way of getting fluids as it has zero calories.
Click HERE for more information on the importance of hydration from the CDC. |
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District Announces Finalists for Aquila Elementary School Principal Position |
St. Louis Park Public Schools is pleased to announce two finalists for the position of Aquila Elementary School Principal. María Graver and Dr. Margaret J. Vecchio-Smith advanced to the final round of the interview process.
"Both candidates are well-qualified and prepared to lead for racial equity transformation in St. Louis Park Public Schools,” said Superintendent Astein Osei. “The finalists have shown that they care deeply about students, families, and staff, and that their skill sets align with the challenges facing our organization.”
The final round of the process will involve an interview with Superintendent Osei. The Superintendent will select one of the two candidates for the position and share his recommendation at the June 14 School Board meeting. The new principal will begin their duties on July 1, 2021.
About the finalists...
María Graver is currently the Assistant Principal at Richfield High School. She also works as an Educational Equity Coordinator for Minneapolis Public Schools and is a consultant for the Hackman Consulting Group where she develops and delivers curriculum promoting racial equity and social justice for educational and corporate entities. Graver holds an Educational Specialist degree from Concordia University - St. Paul, MN; a Certificate of Critical Literacy from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; a Master’s Degree in Instruction from Roosevelt University - Chicago, IL; and a Bachelor’s Degree in American Studies from Carleton College - Northfield, MN.
Dr. Margaret J. Vecchio-Smith is currently the Interim Principal for Adams Elementary School in Anoka-Hennepin Schools and also served as the school’s Assistant Principal. Vecchio-Smith served as the Assistant Principal for Earle Brown Elementary School in Brooklyn Center Community Schools. Vecchio-Smith earned her Ph.D. in Educational Administration, Certificate in Professional Development, K-12 Administrative License, and Master’s Degree in Children’s Literature from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Government and Education & Child Studies from Smith College, Northampton, MA.
Shelley Nielsen currently serves as Aquila Elementary School Principal. She announced this Spring that she would be retiring at the end of the 2020-21 school year.
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Governor Walz announced that fully vaccinated individuals no longer have to wear a mask. Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Commissioner Heather Mueller provided the following specific guidance for schools, “Through the end of the 2020-21 school year (last teacher contact day), masks must continue to be worn by everyone inside school buildings or on a school bus.”
The Minnesota Safe Learning Plan for 2020-21 and existing face covering guidance for schools and child care settings remain in effect until the end of the school year. Additionally, changes to the state’s pandemic mitigation protocols are being made. We will share additional information as it is released.
Thank you for your continued understanding as well as the support of students, staff and the greater community as we work together to keep our schools safe.
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YOUR HELP is needed for 2021-2022 |
Subject: You’re needed for 2021-22!
Just as every PSI student is a special part of the school community, every PSI family is a valued member of the PTO! Your unique talents are needed to make PTO events and activities a success.
Whether you’re up for a quick, one-time task, an ongoing planning position or anything in between, volunteers are always needed in any capacity. If you have questions about what specific roles entail, reach out! Or if you want to volunteer but aren’t sure how or have an idea of something new, we want to hear that too. After all, YOU are the PTO!
Here are just a few of the needs for next school year:
- Baile Folklórico volunteers
- Leer-a-tón (planning and/ or specific event volunteers)
- Math Night coordinator
- Silent auction committee members
- Carnival (planning and/ or specific event volunteers)
- Staff and teacher appreciation week coordinators
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Yearbook Update - ORDER by June 10th! |
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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City of St. Louis Park - Kids in the Park RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
Kids in the Park provides rent assistance to households with school-age children for up to 4 years.
Participants receive a flat monthly rental assistance that decreases annually over the four-year period. Eligible households must have an income at or below 50 percent of the area median income, have one parent or guardian that works a minimum of 28 hours per week, live in rental housing in St. Louis Park and comply with their lease.
Families with disabled and elderly heads of household do not need to comply with the work requirement. The program was developed in partnership with the St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP) and the St. Louis Park School District.
Applications will continue to be accepted for the Kids in the Park program until further notice.
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City of St. Louis Park - Coronavirus Response and Resources |
The status of City of St. Louis Park has been working with local, county and state partners to help protect the health and wellness of both the community and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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City hall is open for in-person business 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday.
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The Municipal Service Center is open 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday for required in-person business.
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The police station lobby is open 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday.
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Fire stations 1 and 2 are closed to the public.
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The Rec Center is open Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon – 6 p.m.
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Open skating and ice rentals are available at The Rec Center and the ROC. Pre-registration is required for open skating and open adult hockey through May 27. Sessions through May 27 have a maximum participant level of 25.
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The interpretive center at Westwood Hills Nature Center is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, noon – 5 p.m.
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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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