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Hello Peter Hobart Community,
Earth Day was April 22nd and our students took the initiative to do their part to raise awareness and participate in long term sustainability. Two of our sustainability club members made a school wide announcement reminding students of some ideas of how they can help improve our environment. Here are some ideas they came up with to help:
- Reduce, reuse recycle
- Conserve Water
- Limit use of plastic products
- Stop the use of Pesticides or chemicals in your gardens
I'm inspired daily by our young learners ability to take initiative to use their voice and take action to make a difference in the community. They make us Peter Hobart Proud!
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IB Inquiry Week of April 24th | |
Our Community Partner - Westwood Hills Nature Center | |
This year, all of our Peter Hobart students (along with students from across the district’s elementary sites) will visit Westwood Nature Center in St. Louis Park. The field trip connects a scientific phenomenon our students are inquiring into in their classrooms to real world examples in nature.
The focus of the learning includes:
Kindergarten- Patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
1st Grade- How plants or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
2nd Grade- The structures and functions of plants or animals in seed dispersal.
3rd Grade- How the variations in characteristics among individuals of the same species may provide advantages in surviving.
4th Grade- The ways communities, including Minnesota American Indian Tribes, use evidence and scientific principles to make decisions about the uses of Earth’s resources.
5th Grade- How energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
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Anne LaLonde Laux
IB Curriculum Coordinator
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Monday, April 24 - April 28 ~ MCA Math and Reading Testing 3rd,4th and 5th Grade
Monday, May 1 ~ 1st Grade How we Express Ourselves Showcase 3:00-4:00pm, Peter Hobart
Monday, May 1- May 5 ~ MCA Science Testing 5th Grade
Tuesday, May 2 ~ PTO Meeting and Pizza party, Peter Hobart 6:00-8:00pm
Wednesday, May 3 ~ Incoming 6th Grade Rally Night 6:30-8:30pm, Middle School
Thursday, May 4 ~ Peter Hobart Orchestra and Band Concert 7:00pm, High School
Friday, May 5 ~ Peter Hobart Spring Carnival, Peter Hobart 5:00-8:00pm
Tuesday, May 9 ~ Elder Wisdom Children's Song Peter Hobart 6:30pm, Middle School
Friday, May 12 ~ The Jungle Book Performance, Peter Hobart 7:00pm
Saturday, May 13 ~ The Jungle Book Performance, Peter Hobart 2:00pm and 7:00pm
*The 2023-24 At-A-Glance Calendar is now posted on the website.
Click HERE
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Get your yearbook orders in! We are still accepting orders past the deadline for the yearbook! Click HERE
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Grades 4-12 District Orchestra Festival 04/24/23 | |
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This concert is a showcase of our entire orchestra program in SLP, spanning grades 4-12. It is an opportunity for our Elementary students to perform in a large setting with all of the other elementary Orchestra students in the district, as well as being able to see the older grades perform more challenging music, and the additional music offerings in Middle School and High School such as our Chamber Orchestras.
- ALL 4th and 5th graders need to arrive at 6:00 PM for tuning, seating, and rehearsal, prior to the concert.
- Students need to bring their instruments, music, and a folding music stand from home.
- Concert attire for Orchestra concerts is formal Black and White. Traditionally, this has meant Black pants and a White shirt (Button-up, polo, or t-shirt without logos), however Students may choose to wear an outfit which is all black or all white, such as a dress, or a suit if they so choose.
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How We Express Ourselves Showcase 05/01/2023 | |
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First Grade Families!
Come join us as we showcase our learning from our How We Express Ourselves IB Unit of Study. We spent several weeks engaging in learning that exemplifies our central idea: Creative expression can share perspective and identity.
We hope you can come join us and celebrate your 1st graders learning.
When: Open House on Monday, May 1st from 3:00-4:00
Where: Peter Hobart Elementary-Classroom
Who: First Grade Families
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PTO Pizza Party/ Meeting 05/02/2023 | |
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You are invited to our Peter Hobart PTO Pizza Party on Tuesday May 2nd, 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Peter Hobart!
Come enjoy a pizza dinner as a family at 6pm.
At 6:30pm, kids will play and parents will join the PTO Session.
Join us in person or by Zoom for the meeting (6:30pm - 8:00pm)
Free school-age childcare included. Somali and Spanish translators available.
Please join us to learn, connect, and engage with our PH community of parents. Your voice matters and we are eager to meet you!
Agenda:
Welcome
PTO Reintroduction
Parent Input Update & Poll Questions
School Specials Presentations (Talent Development, Music)
School Update / Answers to Parents’ Questions
PTO Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities
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Details: Tuesday May 2nd * 6:00pm Pizza & 6:30pm-8:00pm PTO Meeting *
Peter Hobart Cafeteria or Zoom: https://slpschools-org.zoom.us/j/84451550765
Questions: peterhobartPTO@gmail.com * Mary Lee: 612-710-9718
Need Transportation? Call Kelly Brown to coordinate: 952-928-6584
There will be a Somali and Spanish interpreter available for families.
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Incoming 6th Grade Rally Night 05/03/2023 | |
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Attention 5th Grade Familles: May 3, 2023 6:30-8:00
Incoming 6th Grade Rally Night is Wednesday May 3rd at the Middle School. This is an event for families and students to:
- Explore the Middle School
- Meet 6th Grade Staff
- Learn about sports, clubs and activities
- Hear the MS Jazz Band
We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you ALL!
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Band and Orchestra Concert 05/04/2023 | |
Peter Hobart Band and Orchestra Concert
May 4th at 7pm (Students Arrived and Ready by 6pm)
St. Louis Park High School - Auditorium (Enter at Door 4 on W 33rd St.)
Concert Clothing:
Black or White on Top
Black or White on Bottom
Try to avoid logos, images, and words if possible.
Student will need:
Instrument
Concert Music
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Peter Hobart Carnival 05/05/23 | |
Peter Hobart's Elder Wisdom Children's Song 05/09/23 | |
Disney Musicals The Jungle Book 05/12 - 05/13/2023 | |
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Showtimes:
When: May 12 at 7:00pm; May 13 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Where: Peter Hobart Elementary
Purchase tickets online HERE
$9.00 for adults, $5.00 students; kids under 5 free; SLP Staff $5.00
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MN United FC Student Appreciation Night 05/17/23 | |
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As a token of appreciation for being a hard-working student, Minnesota United is excited to invite students and families to take part in Student Night at Allianz Field on Wednesday, May 17 for the game against Houston Dynamo!
Make sure to get your seats ASAP since a limited number of ticket purchasers will be able to participate in the Post-Game Shot on Net experience. Additionally, each ticket includes a special Student Night duffel bag (while supplies last).
All sales are final, and tickets cannot be resold online.
This night includes the following perks:
- Discounted ticket to the May 17 game against the Houston Dynamo
- Minnesota United Duffel Bag
- Access to our Post-Game Kick on Goal fan experience, which grants all participants access to the pitch after the match to take a PK on net!
Questions? Contact Molly McGonigle at Molly.McGonigle@MNUFC.com
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Honoring the Youth Powwow 05/20/23 | | |
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The St. Louis Park community is invited to the Honoring the Youth Powwow taking place on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC) in St. Louis Park, 12-6 p.m. The grand entry will take place at 1 p.m. and the powwow will include dancing, drumming, honoring ancestors, and food and vendors.
The Honoring the Youth Powwow is presented by the St. Louis Park Public Schools' American Indian Parent Advisory Council and the High School's Youth Intertribal Council.
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Happy spring! As you pick up and drop off your kids this year from schools or parks, you may notice some “Idle-Free SLP” signs. That’s because the City of St. Louis Park, in collaboration with Park Nicollet, launched a student-driven idling reduction campaign for cleaner air and healthier lungs. Idling, or running the engine while parked, can produce more tailpipe emissions per minute than driving and has been linked to asthma symptoms, heart and lung disease, cognitive issues, and premature death. Children are even more vulnerable to air pollution than adults because they breathe more air per pound of body weight and their respiratory systems are not yet fully developed. This makes idling near schools – one of the most common idling scenarios as parents wait to pick up their children – especially dangerous. Learn more and get involved by checking out the city website.
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In the Loop Construction Update | |
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View updates from Knutson Construction and St. Louis Park Public Schools about construction projects in the school district. April highlights include project milestones and progress for the High School, Middle School, and Central project.
Fun Fact: Knutson & industry partners will be attending the SLP HS Trades Career Fair on May 11. Knutson will have a booth full of interactive activities & learning! View the construction updates webpage.
In the Loop: SLP Construction Newsletter
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Kids Place School Age Child Care - Registration Open for 2023-2024 School Year | |
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Thinking about Summer School already?
We are! Registration opens March 1, 2023 for Summer Learning Academy, Summer Learning and Play, and Credit Recovery.
- Field Trips
- Hands on Experiential Learning
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Relationship Building
Elementary School
June 19-August 4 - Summer Learning Academy
June 19-Aug 17- Summer Learning and Play
Middle School
June 19-July 14 - Academic Programs
July 17-July 28 - Activities and field trips
High School
June 12-30 - Credit Recovery
For more information visit slp.thatscommunityed.com
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Summer Learning Academy Preschool (Entering K Fall 2023) - Free Program | |
We are pleased to offer two FREE summer school classes for children who have little to no preschool experience at Peter Hobart along with the Summer Learning Academy program for kids K-5. Here is some important information:
- Each class will be taught by a licensed teacher and a paraprofessional
- Class runs from 8:00-12:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday
- Dates: 6/19-8/3 (no class the week of July 4th)
- Maximum of 14 kids per class
- Breakfast, lunch, and transportation provided
- Priority spots are given to students who have no preschool experience
- For children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2023
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DECA partners with American Red Cross to host Community Blood Drive | |
DECA will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on May 10, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at St. Louis Park High School inside the Fieldhouse.
For more information or to make an appointment to donate, sign up online at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code, orioles.
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2023 PTO Events:
PTO General Meeting and Pizza Party – May 2nd, 6:00pm
Monthly Meet Up @ Dakota Park – Sun Apr 16th
Spring Carnival – Fri May 5th
Monthly Meet Up @ Dakota Park – Sun May 21st
Last Day of School Celebration – Thurs Jun 8th
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If you would like to get involved, please email peterhobartpto@gmail.com
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NEW! Student Directory access HERE. Password: Hobart2023!
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Box Tops: Download the Box Tops for Education app on iTunes or Google Play to earn money for Peter Hobart when purchasing products with a Box Top label on it. See BTFE.com for eligible products.
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Amazon Smile: Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to the Peter Hobart PTO. Amazon Smile is the same Amazon you know—same products, same prices, same service. Support our school by shopping at smile.amazon.com and select Peter Hobart PTO as your charitable donation organization.
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Connect With Us!
Kari Schwietering, Principal
6500 W. 26th Street
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: 952-928-6600
Attendance: 952-928-6604
Fax: 952-928-6643
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