April 13, 2023

Hello Peter Hobart Community,



We are so thankful for our PTO, community, and High School volunteers that share their time, talents and joy with our students and staff. You enhance the experience for our students here at Peter Hobart Thank you for helping us live our mission!

Kari Schwietering, Peter Hobart Principal

952-928-6602 ~ schwietering.kari@slpschools.org

Brian Massie, Peter Hobart Elementary Support Supervisor

952-928-6594 ~ massie.brian@slpschools.org

IB Inquiry Week of April 10th

Who do We Want to Be?

The International Baccalaureate provides ten attributes to strive toward as global citizens. Cultivating an awareness of who we are and who we want to be helps us as we work to make the world a better, more just and more peaceful place. As a family, try taking time over the next 2 weeks to reflect on the Learner Profile attribute/trait of the day. Below are the first five of ten attributes.

Day 1:  Inquirers

What do you find yourself curious about these days? How might you cultivate a passion for discovery?

Day 2: Knowledgeable

How do I explore issues to learn more?  How might I study and research topics to become informed?

Day 3: Thinkers

How do I think creatively and critically to solve problems?  Am I inspired to seek solutions?

Day 4: Communicators

How am I growing and developing as a communicator?  How can I become a more agile writer, listener, and presenter?

Day 5: Principled

Do I act with honesty and respect?  How do I challenge myself to do the right thing, even when it may be hard?

*Prompts inspired by Michele Lackovic and Ashley Busse

Anne LaLonde Laux

IB Curriculum Coordinator

Monday, April 17- April 20th ~ MCA Reading Testing 5th Grade

Wednesday, April 19 - April 20 ~ Spring Book Fair, Peter Hobart 2:15-6pm

Thursday, April 20 ~ Children's Book Author Visit, Peter Hobart 12:30-1:30pm

Monday, April 24 ~ All District Orchestra Festival, High School Gymnasium 7pm

Monday, April 24 - April 28 ~ MCA Math and Reading Testing 3rd,4th and 5th Grade

Monday, May 1- May 5 ~ MCA Science Testing 5th Grade

Tuesday, May 2 ~ PTO Meeting and Pizza party, Peter Hobart 6:00-8:00pm

Friday, May 5 ~ Peter Hobart Spring Carnival, Peter Hobart 5:00-8:00pm

Tuesday, May 9 ~ Elder Wisdom Children's Song Peter Hobart, Middle School 6:30pm

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

MCA Testing

Testing this year will be on April 24-28 for 3rd and 4th graders. This will include the math and the reading tests. Our 5th graders will take the reading test April 17-20, the math April 24-28, and the science test May 1-5. Typically, we will test no more than one hour a day. For questions about the MCA tests, please contact Thomas Odermatt (odermatt.thomas@slpschools.org)

Families and residents can pick up the printed City-District calendar at St. Louis Park City Hall and all St. Louis Park Public Schools schools. In the interest to be fiscally responsible, we'd like to understand if families find value in having the upcoming 2023-2024 calendar printed and available to them. 

Please fill out this 1 minute survey so we can better estimate the number of calendars to print. 

• English Survey
• Spanish Survey 
• Somali Survey

Yearbook Orders

Get your yearbook orders in! Click HERE

Book Fair 04/19/23 - 04/20/23

Dear Parents and Families:

Our Scholastic Buy 1, Get 1 FREE* Book Fair will connect your kids to fun books and inspiring characters — helping them become lifelong readers while doubling their reading fun! Not only will your child be able to choose from a wonderful selection of titles before summer vacation starts, they'll also get one free book for every book they buy! 

Our spring Book Fair no doubt will be THE place for ultimate Bookjoy and a welcome event for our students. Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place April 19th & 20th from 2:15-6pm in Room 212:

• All books are Buy one, get one FREE. 
• Our Book Fair offers eWallet, a safe and secure alternative to cash. Simply create a free account to add funds and/or invite family and friends to contribute so your child can select their own books. Any unused funds can be spent at The Scholastic Store Online or to fund a future eWallet. 
• If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair*. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school. (Note: Online purchases are not BOGO.)

Visit our Book Fair homepage to find links for eWallet, online shopping, or sign up to volunteer:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/SpringBOGOFair

Hope to see you at the Fair! 

Happy reading,

Kari Schweitering

Principal

Peter Hobart Elementary

*All free items must be of equal or lesser value than the ones you buy. Titles vary by Book Fair. All items are available while supplies last. Online purchases are not eligible for Buy One, Get One Free pricing.

Children's Book Author Visit 04/20/23

Local author of the Astrid & Apollo series, V.T. Bidania, will be visiting

1-3rd graders at Peter Hobart on Thursday, April 20th from 12:30pm-1:30pm She was born in Laos and grew up in St.Paul. Her series follows a Hmong family living in Minnesota, and includes Hmong words, foods, and traditions. Her writing is great for

emerging chapter book readers and the illustrations are fun and colorful!

More info at www.vtbidania.com.

Families welcome to attend, and stop by our BOGO

book fair afterward!

Grades 4-12 District Orchestra Festival 04/24/23

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. 

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

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

Honoring the Youth Powwow 05/20/23

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.

SLP District Article

Show your Support for 2023 SLP Graduates

Help celebrate our graduating seniors by joining a community-wide effort to show Park Pride for the class of 2023. We invite families and community members to buy and display a lawn sign in your front yard or window for all to see ($25 each). 

Signs will be distributed April 23 and 30 12-2 p.m. at the SLP High School parking lot near door 1. Please order by Friday, April 14. 

Order your sign today

SLP District Article

SLP Athletic Hall of Fame - Nominations Open!

Do you know someone who was a great athlete or coach for the Orioles? Or someone who has spent their life committed to Orioles sports? We are currently taking nominations for our next SLP Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet in the spring of 2024. The process only takes 2-3 minutes and you are welcome to nominate multiple people.

• Athletes: To be eligible, the SLP athlete must have graduated from St Louis Park High School at least 10 years prior to being nominated, except in extraordinary circumstances as determined by the committee.
• Coaches: An SLP coach that has demonstrated exceptional leadership, character and athletic achievement during his/her involvement at St Louis Park High School.
• Lifetime Achievement: A person who has given meritorious service or has been a loyal friend and supporter of the SLP Athletic Program.

Nominate form - due September 1, 2023

SLP District Article

School Board Listening Session, April 18

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.

SLP District Article:

Summer School

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

SLP District Article:

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

Aquatic Classes - SLP Community Education - Click HERE!

St. Louis Park Community Education offers a variety of Aquatic Classes. Classes are offered at the Central Community Center Pool (indoor).

Summer Learning Academy - Click HERE!

Summer Learning Academy (for students who were in grades K-5 during the 22-23 school year) 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. This year's Summer Learning Academy will take place at Peter Hobart Elementary. Lunch is provided.

June 19-30 and July 10-August 4, Monday through Friday, 8:00-12:30PM. Bus transportation available.

Summer Learning Academy is also available for Middle School students who were in grades 6-8 during the 22-23 school year. The program is June 19 - July 28 and bus transportation would be available. Lunch is provided. Monday through Fridays, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Use these same links to register a Middle School student.

Click HERE for the Registration Form in Spanish.

Click HERE for the Registration Form in Somali.

Click HERE for the Registration Form in English.

Summer Learning & Play - Click HERE!

St. Louis Park Community Education is excited to offer morning and afternoon fee-based camps as part of its Summer Learning & Play program. If a student registers for both an AM and PM camp, they can stay all day. There will be staff supervision from 12:00-1:00 PM for lunch and free-play time before afternoon classes begin. There is something for every kid including STEM camps, arts camps, sports camps, and more! These will take place at Peter Hobart Elementary. The camps are four days a week, Monday through Thursday. Transportation must be provided by families.

Kids Place Summer Fun for K-5 - Click HERE!

Kids Place provides exceptional childcare options for families. Register today!

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

Afterschool Enrichment Opportunities for PH Students

St. Louis Park Community Education's Youth Enrichment Program (YEP) is excited to announce new afterschool enrichment opportunities. Transportation is available for all programs (requires advance registration). More information about transportation is in the registration links. 

Art Lab (Grades 2-5)

In this club, students will explore different materials and techniques to create fun and exciting works of art.

Thursdays, April 20-June 1

2:15-3:30 p.m.

Sliding Scale Pricing: $29/$39/$49/$59

Games Club: Explore the World (Grades 1-5)

In Games Club, we will explore different types of games from around the world getting to see other cultures through the games they play. 

Wednesdays, April 19-May 31

2:15-3:30 p.m.

Sliding Scale Pricing: $29/$39/$49/$59

Skyhawks Track and Field Camp

Using special equipment, our exercises and drills will prepare athletes for cross country, track and field events, and distance running, while inspiring a love for running and being active.

Tuesdays, May 2-23

Grades K-2: 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Grades 3-5: 3:30-4:30 pm

Price: $89

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

SLP Online Meal Menus

My School Menus - English

My School Menus - Spanish

My School Menus - Somali

2023 PTO Events:

Spring Book Fair – April 19th – 20th

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

If you would like to get involved, please email peterhobartpto@gmail.com

• NEW! Student Directory access HERE. Password: Hobart2023!
• 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. 
• 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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