St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News
January 6, 2022

Please note: For the most up to date information please click on the Middle School website. (Language Translations available)
Dear Families:

I hope that Winter Break provided you and your family time to recharge. I know my family spent time reconnecting and just being together. Our return to school has been both challenging and rewarding. It was wonderful welcoming and having kids back here at school. At the same time, our school community has experienced an uptick in COVID cases in both students and staff. Our substitute staff and bus drivers have also been affected. We have had to lean on all of our staff to fill in where needed in order to keep our students safe while continuing to learn. The flexibility that I have seen from both students and staff has been truly rewarding. I also have to share that the unselfishness and support displayed for each other by our staff this week as we’ve been dealing with staff shortages has been both remarkable and inspiring.  

We are now offering Rapid COVID tests to both students and families (see details below). Please remember to keep your student home if they are sick or have symptoms.  


Continue to let us know if we can do anything further to assist your student in reaching their full potential and brilliance. 


Sincerely,

Jason Boll
Interim Principal
COVID Tests Available for Students and Staff
Additional rapid-result COVID antigen tests have been ordered and are now available at sites. Tests can be requested at the front office of a student’s school or staff’s primary work location. The newest test that has become available is the BD Veritor nasal swab test. One test kit (containing two tests) may be requested at a time. BD Veritor tests are app enabled and require a smartphone and internet connection. An alternative test option will be supplied to families that do not have access to a smartphone and internet connection. 

Students that are not enrolled in St. Louis Park Public schools such as siblings, relatives, children of staff, will need to request a test from their school/school district or leverage other testing resources. Relatives of staff will also need to leverage local testing resources. More information on community testing options are listed below. Please contact Flower Krutina, [email protected], with questions. 

What is the BD Veritor antigen rapid test?
The BD Veritor nasal swab at-home test is a rapid antigen test that can be used by anyone over the age of two. Each kit includes two tests per box. In order to take the test, you are required to download the Scanwell Health App on an iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel smartphone. The app will guide you through the testing process and will take about 20 minutes to complete.


Additional Local Testing Options
Job Opportunity
We have an opening at the Middle School for a receptionist and are currently taking applications. This is a great opportunity to work with our students and families. If interested please click here.
Site Council

As we move into 2022, we're hoping you'll help provide treats for staff every couple weeks to show our support and appreciation. Some suggestions are fruit, muffins, bagels, granola bars, string cheese, yogurt, etc.

Please sign up at the link below if you are able to contribute.


Thank you!

Middle School Site Council
Boy's Basketball Registration
Online Registration is open for Middle School Boys Basketball. 

Winter sports will begin January 10 for Boys Basketball.

Click here to register: Middle School Athletics Registration (Select Middle School Boys Basketball).

When prompted to log in, you will log in with the same username and password you use to pay your students lunch account. If you need help creating your user account click here: Creating New Account
The following must be received by the Athletic Director before being able to participate in winter sports:

  • Registration and payment (see above for instructions)
  • Proof of sports physical exam (exam date can be found on Powerschool) given within the previous three years (which clears the athlete for full participation) on file in the Health Office. If the physical expires during the season, a new physical must be provided before the athlete may begin participation. A well child check-up or immunization records do not count as a sports physical. 
  • Click here to download the 2021-2022 Sports Qualifying Physical Examination Medical Eligibility Form. 
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Assistance for Families
From the School Social Worker:
Every Meal - Winter Meal Program

Every Meal has launched the Winter Meal Program, providing children and families with easier ways to get the food they need. Over 100 locations throughout the Twin Cities now have our meal bags available for free with no qualification requirements.
 
They hope these locations provide additional opportunities for your families to access Every Meal weekend food bags. Check out the winter meal program map to find additional locations.  
 
Click HERE to view the Winter Meal Program Flyer.

Please contact school social worker Kristen Engen-Routzohn at [email protected] if you have questions or call 952-928-6389 



Yearbook Sales

Sales will be done online at http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A04145660 if your family decides to purchase one.
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.


Middle School Gaming Club 
From old school gaming systems (NES, N64) to time and space to play D&D with your friends, join the Middle School Gaming Club to send after-school socializing and gaming at the same time. Students should only register for 1 day of the week (Monday or Wednesday) to give as many students a chance to be a part of the club as possible. 

Sessions: 
Monday, Jan. 10-Feb. 7 
Wednesdays, Jan. 12-Feb. 2
Mondays, Feb. 14-March 14
Wednesdays, Feb. 9-March 2 
All run from 4:00-5:15 pm in the Cafeteria 
Sliding scale pricing: $10/$20/$30/$40 

Click here to sign up now!


Want to learn how to fly a drone? Interested in keeping that drone flying by fixing it up? Join the Middle School Drone Club to learn the basics of Drone flying, fixing, and racing. This will be a casual club to learn and fly. Students interested in competitive Drone flying will be invited to try out for the High School team. 

Thursdays, Jan. 13- March 24, 4-5:15 pm
SLP Middle School 
Students in grades 6-8
$20/$30/$40/$50


Questions about Enrichment Programs? Contact Kelleen at [email protected] or 952-928-6399





Mr. Jason Boll, Interim Principal
Ms. Gina Magnuson, Interim 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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