St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News



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March 9, 2023

Middle School Families:

This past Tuesday morning, I shared news with our staff that I would also like to share with you. In filling in for Mr. Bork last year when he was on leave and with being interim principal this year, I have struggled to find the personal balance that I desire in terms of both time and being present in all ways with my family. Some of the best advice my father has given me is the importance and role that timing plays in life. With this in mind, I am not going to be applying for the permanent middle school principal position and am happy to be returning to my role as Assistant Principal. I am beyond grateful to our staff and our parent/guardian community as I’ve felt nothing but support this past year in the role of interim principal, and I know this support will continue as I transition back to Assistant Principal. I am proud of the work that has happened at St. Louis Park Middle School this year, am thankful for this opportunity that I’ve had from Superintendent Osei, and want to recognize and thank interim Assistant Principal Cam Muata for his work this school year as well. I look forward to welcoming and supporting the new middle school principal and remain committed to continuing to make St. Louis Park Middle School a great place to be for all students.

I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to Mr. Boll for his contributions and leadership during his time as interim principal. For the past year and a half, he has demonstrated invaluable guidance and support to our staff, students, and community. Mr. Boll has an unwavering commitment to fostering a positive learning environment and I wish him all the best as he returns to his role as Assistant Principal at the middle school.

Over the next couple of weeks we will engage in the process to hire a new middle school principal, with the first round interviews taking place next week. Thank you to everyone who has agreed to participate in the selection process. We hope to announce the new principal by the end of the month, and introduce them to the school community later this spring. The principal will begin their role in time for the start of the 2023-2024 school year.

Black History Student Showcase

• TONIGHT 7pm SLP District Band Showcase - High School Activity Center
• March 15, 16 - 6th Grade Field Trip MN History Center

TOMORROW: Friday March 10 at 9:15 am in the Performing Arts Center

Friday March 17 at 9:15 am for all current 5th Gr Families

Spring Sports Starts March 27th!

Registration is open for all 6-8th graders and practice starts after school on Monday, March 27th for Spring Sports. Sports offered at the middle school are Boys Tennis, Boys and Girls Track & Field and 7th & 8th grade Girls Lacrosse. Registration and information can be found on the Middle School Athletics page on the Middle School website. If you have any questions please email Derek Wennerberg - wennerberg.derek@slpschools.org

One of our amazing Quiz Bowl Teams qualified for Nationals at the tournament last Saturday, March 4th, 2023. 

SLP Team A took 4th place out of 26 teams in this tournament. 

Seventh Grader Elise Hogg placed 3rd individually while Seventh Grader Sam Webb placed 10th individually out of 117 players. 

This was one of our most successful tournaments to date since Quiz Bowl began at our middle school in 2018. We wouldn't be able to participate in these Saturday games without the support of the families who step in and help with Assistant Coaching so I can see each team throughout the day. A huge thank you goes to them for their time, learning the rules, and keeping score. I feel so fortunate to be a part of this at SLP.

The SLP Team A Members that qualified for Nationals include:

Tyber Augustine

Riley Hicks

Elise Hogg 

Cesar Wood

All students were very kind to one another and those that didn't continue in the playoff rounds encouraged the teams still advancing. Truly a joy to see such camaraderie among our students! Enjoy the photos that show a celebration of learning!

St. Louis Park has a Clay Target Team! Spring season runs from late March through

early June. Students shoot 1 - 2 times a week (Minimum once a week).

To be eligible, students must…

1. Have completed firearm safety training and obtain a firearm safety certificate.

2. Be a current 7th - 12th grade student in the S.L.P. School District.

Interested 6th graders should obtain their Firearm Safety Certificate this year so they

may compete during their 7th grade year.

MN Clay Target League Facts

1. Over 12,000 students in Minnesota compete in clay target shooting. 

2. Boys and Girls are on the same team. 

3. Everyone's scores count.

4. No one sits on the bench, everyone competes - every week!

5. It's MN safest High School sport. Zero injuries since its conception.

6. S.L.P. students shoot at the Horse & Hunt Club in Prior Lake, MN and at the Park

Sportsmen’s Club in Orono, MN.

7. Since 2015, the team has competed in the state finals twice! 

8. There are 2 seasons: Fall and Spring.

Interest students / parents should contact Adam Erlandson.

Slpclaytargetboosterclub@gmail.com

763 - 439 - 6117

Save the Date for April 18: School Board Listening Session



The SLP School Board invites families to join them for the upcoming listening session on Tuesday, April 18. The listening session will be held at 6:30pm in the High School Library Media Center. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and have a conversation with school board members. It is important to note that this is not an official meeting and no official action will be taken. Please be aware that the school board members will end the listening session 30 minutes after the posted start time if there are no stakeholders in attendance.

Beauty and the Beast Choir Performances

St. Louis Park High School Choirs will present Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" for their 2023 Gala Fundraising production. All performances will be held in the Middle School Performing Arts Center. Proceeds from the Gala are used to support the cost of choir tours.

Performance Schedule

• Saturday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday March 19 at 2:00 p.m.
• Friday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Summer Learning Academy for Rising 1-8th grade Learners - Registration is Now Open

Summer Learning Academy is a free program that promotes student growth and exposes learners to social and emotional development and cultural awareness through the engagement of academics,

enrichment and physical activities. Learners will also be exposed to on-site and off-site field

trip/experiential learning to enhance the overall summer experience. 

English

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Spanish

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Somali

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Kids Place Summer Fun for K-5

Kids Place provides exceptional childcare options for working families. Register today: https://slp.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/1/kids-place-child-care 

Registration for Summer High School Credit Recovery will be available in April. 

Middle School Clubs from Youth Enrichment Programs 

SLP Middle School Urban Debate League Team Success!

Our Urban Debate League Team competed at the University of Minnesota on Wednesday, March 8th. We are so proud of our team for winning the following awards: 

Best Speaker

1st Place: Kafiya Ali (6th grade)

6th Place: Teressa Garcia (6th grade) 

Best Team: 

3rd Place: Kafiya Ali & Teressa Garcia (6th graders)

6th Place: Ayan Ali & Salma Abdullahi (8th graders) 

They will be competing at the City Championship on March 23rd. 

Camp Invention

Mr. Jason Boll, Interim Principal

Mr. Cam Muata, Interim Assistant Principal

2025 Texas Avenue South

St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Phone: 952-928-6300

Attendance: 952-928-6394

Fax: 952-928-6383

boll.jason@slpschools.org

muata.cam@slpschools.org

ms.slpschools.org