St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News

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April 28, 2022
Message from Principal Bork
Middle School Welcomes Class of 2029 Students & Families at Rally Night

St. Louis Park Middle School welcomed incoming 6th Grade students and families on Thursday, April 21 for Rally Night. The standing room only audience in the new performing arts space and the excited chatter as we were all able to come together in-person warmed my heart and energized my spirit.

For any families who were unable to attend the event in-person, some of the content was recorded and is available below:


Incoming 6th Grade Students are invited to attend the upcoming Community Education Jump Start class to prepare for the middle school transition. CLICK HERE for more information and registration.
Students and families gathered in the Middle School's new Performing Arts Space for the Rally Night Welcome Session.
Current Middle School students led a panel and answered questions from incoming 6th Graders.
Assistant Principal Boll talks with two St. Louis Park students during Rally Night.
MCA Testing

A sincere thank you to all Middle School Students, Parents/Guardians, Families, and Staff for the dedicated group effort for MCA Testing this week. Students did a great job staying focused on the tests and being mindful of others when complete. Additional testing will take place next week. Please continue to do your best. The tests provide a snapshot of the academic achievement of our students, school, and district and the data has many uses.
Jason Boll Named Interim Principal for 2022-23
Middle School Students, Parents/Guardians, Families, and Staff - Earlier this week it was my pleasure to accept the position of St. Louis Park Middle School Interim Principal for the 2022-23 School Year. I have always been honored to serve this community, our students, and the families of St. Louis Park Middle School. I look forward to the opportunity that lies ahead and continuing to support, challenge, develop, and assist students to see and reach their full potential and brilliance.

The following is a message from Superintendent Osei regarding the change in the Middle School Principal Search:

I appreciate the time and energy many of you have put into providing input on the attributes and characteristics we are looking for in our next Middle School principal. I also appreciate everyone who was planning on participating in the interview process starting next week. I have made the decision to suspend the selection process at this time and go with an interim principal for the 2022-23 school year. This decision was not made lightly. I took into consideration all of the input I received and the ability of the candidates who applied to effectively lead in a manner that is in alignment with our strategic direction.

Next school year, Jason Boll (pictured) will serve as the Middle School Interim Principal. Jason is a knowledgeable and caring school leader with extensive experience at the Middle School. Jason has served as the assistant principal at the Middle School for 13 years. Prior to serving as assistant principal, he served as a dean of students and math teacher. During all of these experiences at the Middle School, he has demonstrated the ability to implement effective strategies to elevate student voice, engage stakeholders, and foster a supportive learning environment. Jason is excited to serve the Middle School community in the capacity of interim principal and continue the work to provide a safe and nurturing environment that energizes and enhances the spirit for our students, staff and families.

Jason will be starting as interim principal in July and is looking forward to transitioning into the role. Over the next couple of weeks, I will be assessing the needs of the Middle School and making a determination on who will serve as the interim assistant principal for the 2022-23 school year.
Key Upcoming Dates
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.
Join us for Coffee with the Principals on May 6
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.

Click here to join us on Friday!
May 2-6 is Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
The following is a message from Middle School Site Council:

Through your generous support, Site Council will provide a light breakfast one day next week.

We're also asking families to take a moment to write a thank you note to Middle School staff. Does your child have a favorite teacher or support staff who continues to go above and beyond? Is there someone at the Middle School who has made your time there easier or better? This is a great week to shoot them a quick email and THANK them for the impact they've made. A little note of appreciation can go a long way. Let's show our wonderful staff gratitude for all they do to bring out the brilliance in our kids every day!

Staff email addresses can be found here: https://ms.slpschools.org/about/staff-directory

Thanks for being a huge part of this caring and supportive community!
COVID Vaccination Clinic Scheduled for April 30
COVID-19 vaccinations are an important way to make sure that your child and community stay healthy and protected against serious diseases. The St. Louis Park Fire Department, Park Nicollet and St. Louis Park Schools will host a FREE vaccine clinic on Saturday, April 30 to administer the Pfizer vaccine to individuals aged 5+.

Please note that Pfizer is a two-dose vaccine, meaning individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the second dose. The Pfizer booster doses will be available for individuals aged 12+ who received their 2nd dose at least 5 months prior or their 1st booster at least 4 months prior. No insurance is required.

Saturday, April 30 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Oak Park Village Apartments - 7267 1/2 Oak Park Village Dr.

Vaccinations will be given on a first come first serve basis. Please call the SLP Fire Department at 952-924-2595 for more information.
Seeking Host Families for 2022-23 Global Interns
Middle School students and staff have enjoyed getting to know our Global Intern, Estefanny this school year! Estefanny has been assisting teachers and sharing the culture of Colombia in several classes. Scott and Sally Hagen and family have generously opened their home to Estefanny as a host family. 

The Middle School is excited to bring back TWO Global Interns for the 2022-23 school year! Global Interns are a great addition to our classrooms and make connections with many of our students, including ESP students. Global Interns bring an exciting energy to the classroom and are eager to be involved in the SLP community.  

We are looking for two host families for the fall semester (late August through the end of January) and two more host families for next spring (late January through the end of the school year in 2023). The main requirement is the intern must have their own legal bedroom. It is a great opportunity for your family to learn about another culture while introducing the Global Intern to Minnesota and our community in St Louis Park. You do not need to be an ESP family. All Middle School families are welcome to volunteer as host families. There is no requirement for families to know Spanish as the interns are also fluent in English.

Please reach out to Karita Bentley at karitabentley@gmail.com if you are interested or have questions.
Youth Enrichment Opportunities
Enrichment Opportunities for Middle School Students

Community Education Youth Enrichment Programs (YEP) will have a line-up of both before and after-school programs available at St. Louis Park Middle School.

Gaming Club 
Mondays, 4:00-5:15 p.m. in the cafeteria through May 23
$20/$30/$40/$50
Click here to register

Art Club
Wednesdays, 4:00-5:15 pm in Room 2314 through May 25
$20/$30/$40/$50
Click here to register

Questions about Enrichment Programs? Contact Kelleen at obrion.kelleen@slpschools.org or 952-928-6399





Mr. Les Bork Principal
Mr. Jason Boll Assistant Principal

2025 Texas Avenue South
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: 952-928-6300
Attendance: 952-928-6394
Fax: 952-928-6383
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