St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News
Please note: For the most up to date information please click on the Middle School website. (Language Translations available)
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Message from Principal Bork |
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Hello St. Louis Park Middle School Students, Parents/Guardians, and Families - I am so excited to invite you to the NEW Middle School Performing Arts Space next week to experience our amazing students performing in the Lion King Jr.
This will be the FIRST TIME our students will be performing in the NEW space. This performance highlights the uniqueness and artistry of all middle school students.
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Theatre Program to Present Lion King Jr. |
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The Middle School Theater Program will present Lion King Jr., May 12-14 in the school's new Performing Arts Space. See dates and showtimes below.
Lion King Jr. tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as king. Along the way, the young lion encounters a colorful cast of characters including spunky lioness Nala, charismatic meerkat Timon, and loveable warthog Pumbaa. To claim his rightful place on the throne and save his beloved Pridelands, Simba must find his inner strength and confront his wicked Uncle Scar.
Dates & Showtimes
- Thursday, May 12 | 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 13 | 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, May 14 | 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
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Building for Sustainable Excellence
A Referendum to Secure the Future of Learning
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School Board Members unanimously approved two ballot questions for the bond referendum and capital project levy at the April 12, School Board Meeting. Question one asks voters to renew and expand by $500,000 the Capital Project Levy for Technology and Question two seeks approval for a $136 million bond referendum. If both questions are approved, the owner of a St. Louis Park home valued at $331,800 (the median home value) would pay an additional $18.92 monthly or $227 annually in taxes.
The capital project levy for technology funds the operational needs of technology districtwide - staff, devices, infrastructure maintenance, etc. Absent this levy, these costs would come from the general fund. The current capital project levy for technology was renewed in 2013 for 10 years and will continue through the fall of 2022 levy. District Administration is recommending a renewal at ten years with an increase in tax rates that would approximate a $500,000 increase in the levy to cover growing costs and needs related to student and staff technology.
The $136 million bond referendum will focus on items that enhance the daily lived experience of students, stabilize costs and conserve energy, maintain core operations, and improve safety and security. The bond referendum includes projects that received voter approval in 2017, and were unable to be completed due to pandemic related construction cost increases, supply chain shortages, and regulatory requirements that added millions of dollars to project costs. These projects were important in 2017 and they remain vital to our student experience.
Click here to download a two-page informational flyer regarding the August 9 Technology Levy & Bond Referendum.
Stakeholders can always get the latest information regarding the Building for Sustainable Excellence special election by visiting the website.
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May 6 | Coffee with the Principals | 10 a.m. | Zoom Link
May 12-15 | Middle School Spring Musical | Various Times
May 16 | Grade 6 Beginning Band Concert | 7:00 p.m.
May 17 | Grades 7-8 Band Concert | 7:00 p.m.
May 18 | Orchestra Concert | 7:00 p.m.
May 19 | Grade 6 Choir/Select Choir Concert | 7:00 p.m.
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Join us for Coffee with the Principals on May 6 |
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Principals Bork and Boll will host a virtual Coffee with the Principals event at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 6 via Zoom. Come with your questions about St. Louis Park Middle School.
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Students to Participate in Honor Band Festival |
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Ten middle school students will be representing St. Louis Park in the Central Minnesota Band Director Association (CMBDA) Honor Band Festival on May 7. The following students were nominated and selected to perform in an all-state festival to showcase their amazing musical talents. We wish these students luck this weekend, as they will be performing at Mora High School at 3:00 p.m. Go Park Band!
Beginning Band Festival:
- Julia Zenzen, clarinet
- Brady Reuben, alto saxophone
- Noah Lewis, trumpet
- Karl Moe, trombone
- Caroline Phan, percussion
Second Year Festival:
- Adeline Stewart, flute
- Grace Tomback, clarinet
- Radley Kelly, trumpet
- Espen Rand Mollet, trombone
- Juliet Howe, percussion
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May 2-6 is Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week |
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May 2-6 is the week when St. Louis Park stakeholders have the opportunity to thank teachers and staff members for the countless hours they put in during the school year to inspire and empower each St. Louis Park learner to live their brilliance.
Stakeholders are encouraged to send a note of gratitude to a teacher or staff member who has positively impacted the life of their student(s).
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2022 and 2023 Washington, D.C. Trip Information |
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2022 D.C. Trip (7th, 8th, and 9th Graders that are REGISTERED)
There will be a mandatory in-person pre-trip meeting on Thursday, June 2, at 7:00 p.m., in the Middle School Cafeteria. At least one adult per traveling student must attend, and traveling students are highly encouraged to attend. We will be covering room assignments, flight and hotel information, packing lists, the itinerary, and much more. Please see the email from David Burr, trip coordinator, that was sent earlier this week. If you did not receive it please contact David Burr at burr.david@slpschools.org.
2023 D.C. Trip (Current 6th Graders):
There will be an informational parent meeting for next year's trip on Thursday, May 12, at 7:00 p.m., in the Middle School Media Center classrooms. Students will be receiving information in their Individuals & Societies classes soon. This meeting will be hosted by David Burr and Samantha Wyffels.
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Middle School Band Hosts Guest Instructor |
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On Thursday May 5, the Middle School Band program hosted Ms. Weily Grina-Shay, freelance musician and adjunct clarinet instructor at Bethel University and University of Northwestern. She performed for our students along with giving a presentation on practicing and performance preparation. It was an amazing opportunity for our students to see and hear what a professional musician sounds like along with receiving helpful tips on practicing their instrument. Thank you to Ms. Grina-Shay for providing our students this great experience! |
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No Bicycles Allowed Inside the Building |
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Staff, students and families are reminded that bicycles are not allowed inside the school building for either students or staff. If riding a bike to school, students and staff are asked to please secure the bicycle outside.
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