November 2, 2023

Hello Peter Hobart Community,

November is Native American Heritage Month

St. Louis Park Public Schools exist on the land of the Dakota and Ojibwe peoples. We acknowledge the Dakota and Ojibwe community, their elders both past and present, as well as future generations. We acknowledge that our school district was founded upon exclusions and erasures of many Indigenous Peoples, including those on whose land our school district is located. We commit to dismantling the ongoing legacies of colonial power and the district’s desire to support the ongoing work of local Indigenous communities to thrive in our schools. Especially this month, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month and honor the Indigenous students and families we serve in St. Louis Park Public Schools.

IB Inquiry - Week of 10/31/2023

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

Important Dates

*NO SCHOOL TOMORROW, NOVEMBER 3RD*

* Click HERE for 2023-24 At-A-Glance Calendar*

October 30 - November 10 ~ PH Direct Fundraiser Click HERE!

November 1 - 2 ~ Día de los Muertos ofrenda

November 3 ~ PH PTO Owl Program at Westwood Nature Center 6:30-8:00pm

November 3 ~ NO SCHOOL (Professional Development for teachers)

November 4 ~ Kindergarten Welcome 10:00am-12:00pm

November 6 ~ PH PTO Winter Clothing Drive with Northstar donuts 2:00-6:00pm

November 14 ~ Kindergarten Science Observation Night 5:00 - 6:30pm

November 15 ~ Picture Retake Day

November 16 ~ 101 Dalmatians Family Info Night 4:30-5:30pm

November 22 - 24 ~ NO SCHOOL (Fall Break)

November 30 - Bring It Home meeting

December 8 ~ NO SCHOOL (Professional Development for teachers)

December 22 to January 1 ~ NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)

*Click HERE for St Louis Park City Calendar*

Meal Menus

Menu's in Spanish

Menu's in English

Menu's in Somali

November Letter Calendar

Peter Hobart PH Direct Fundraiser October 30-November 10

PH Direct, the PTO’s direct-giving fundraiser is in full swing! Thank

you to those who have donated so far - we have raised $3,000 of our $18,000 goal!

The fundraiser is used to help fund things like field trips and classroom supplies.

Donations can be made online, HERE or send donations in the PH Direct

envelope with your student to school by November 10. Daily prizes are awarded to the class that raises the most money, and Penny Wars is a friendly extra competition between classes to see who can bring in the most spare change for their class's Penny Wars jug.

Thank you for your continued support of the Peter Hobart

community.

Check out this video about Peter Hobart Direct made by the 5th Grade Student Leadership Team! Click HERE or on the image below.

Click HERE to donate!

PTO Events November 3rd- Westwood Nature Center; November 6th Winter Clothing Drive

District News

St. Louis Park High School Theatre Presents

Emma: A Pop Musical

Nov. 10-12 and 17-19 Eric Price’s musical adaptation sets Jane Austen’s classic novel in a modern high school. Emma, a meddling but well-intentioned matchmaker, vows to find the perfect pairing for her cluelessly lovelorn friend, Harriet. When Emma’s matches misfire, she learns the value of listening to one’s heart, including her own. Featuring the female-forward music of Whitney Houston, Katy Perry, Cyndi Lauper, Shania Twain, Sara Bareilles, and many more, Emma: A Pop Musical will have audiences humming along.

Due to construction at the High School, all performances will be held at the St. Louis Park Middle School Performing Arts Center, located at 2025 Texas Ave S. Performances are Nov. 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and senior citizens, and free with student ID for all SLPHS students.

Buy Tickets

The Central Community Clinic is a free, Walk-in Clinic

For children from birth to high school who live or go to public or private schools in St. Louis Park. Central Clinic's mission is to reduce barriers to healthcare for the children and youth of our community. 

Services are no-cost and include: 

• treatment for acute illness and injuries
• well-child/baby check-ups
• immunizations and vaccines (for uninsured/Medical Assistance/MNCARE)
• sports and camp physicals
• sexual health care

Interpreters can be arranged by calling ahead of time. At this time, Central Clinic is not able to administer Covid vaccines.

• Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1:00-4:30 p.m. 
• Location: Central Community Center - 6300 Walker Street - Door 7
• Contact: Call 952-933-1100 or email central clinic@parknicollet.com

Dental Care

Low cost dental care is also available at this location. Call Children's Dental Services to make an appointment at 612-746-1530.

The Central Clinic was founded in 1996 as a response to the Children First initiative. The clinic is funded by a grant from the Park Nicollet Foundation, staffed by doctors from Park Nicollet Creekside Clinic, and governed by an advisory council.

View the flyer: English | Somali | Spanish

In the Loop SLP Construction Update

View updates from Knutson Construction and St. Louis Park Public Schools about construction projects in the school district. October highlights include project milestones and progress for the High School and Middle School.

Fun Fact: There are three air handling units that were poised up to the roof of the Middle School. The total weight of all the units is 5,433 pounds, which is roughly equivalent to a Knutson truck! View the construction updates webpage.

In the Loop: SLP Construction Newsletter

Kindergarten Talent Development Science Observation Night Tuesday, November 14th

Peter Hobart Presents Disney 101 Dalmations

Family Information Meeting

Thursday, November 16th 4:30-5:30pm at Peter Hobart Rm 105

This meeting is for anyone interested in learning more about the play:

Families with children interested in being casted, costume crew, set crew, or sales team

Mayor for a Day Essay Contest

The League of Minnesota Cities is once again encouraging our state’s 4th, 5th, and 6th graders to share ideas about how they would make cities better through submitting essays in the League’s “Mayor for a Day” essay contest.

Contest information can be found HERE . Deadline for submissions is December 12th.

Three winning students will be chosen from among submitted entries. Each winning student will receive $100 and will have their essay published in a future issue of Minnesota Cities magazine.

Lifetouch Picture Retake Day- Wednesday, November 15th

• Approximately 2-3 weeks following picture day, proofs will be sent home with students.
• The proofs will include a unique code for each student with directions on how to access student pictures online.
• Families will order their selections on the website and their student's pictures will be mailed directly to their homes.

Kindergarten Welcome- November 4th at SLP Middle School

Join us for Kindergarten Welcome on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at SLP Middle School. Principals will share about each school, and find out more about programming and services that will be a part of your educational journey.

Find out more at slpschools.org/kindergarten

Eat Donuts and Learn More About Park Public Schools & Community Foundation

On Thursday, Nov.16, 2023, between 7 - 9:30 a.m., at Angel Food Bakery, learn more about the Park Public Schools & Community Foundation (PPS&CF) and the amazing work being done in our community and schools with grants made possible by the Foundation and our generous donors. 

Every year, the PPS&CF raises funds and makes grants to teachers in our district in grades pre k-12 for projects that inspire and enhance our students’ education. In the 2022-23 school year alone, the Foundation was able to make grants totaling over $55,000! Examples include paying for new play equipment for preschoolers; a potter’s wheel and slab at the Middle School; exciting field trips to bring classroom learning to life; a mobile makerspace; a kindness rocks garden project; innovative instruments combining engineering and music; and cutting edge technology bridging the physical education and science curriculums at the High School.

Peter Hobart Proud

5th Graders updating classes on PH Direct progress!

Peter Hobart PTO

Dine for Dollars!

Join us for a fantastic Mexican meal! Throughout the school year, Mexico City Cafe will donate 5% of all purchases to Peter Hobart. So, eat up and dine for dollars! See menu HERE

2023 - 2024 PH PTO Events

Peter Hobart Direct – Oct 30th - November 10th

Owl Program at Westwood Nature Center – Friday Nov 3rd, 6:30-8pm

Winter Clothing Drive w/ North Star Donuts – Mon Nov 6th, 2-6pm

PH Family Meet-Up (December or January Activity TBD)

Pizza & PTO General Meeting – January TBD, 6:00pm

Black History Month Celebration – Feb TBD

PH Family Meet-Up (March Activity TBD)

Imagination Fair – March TBD

Spring Book Fair – April TBD

Earth Day Event at Westwood Nature Center, Fri April 26th, 6:30 -8pm

Pizza & PTO General Meeting – May TBD, 6:00pm

Spring Carnival – Fri May 3rd 

Last Day of School Celebration – Thurs Jun 7th

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

• 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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