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Greetings Aquila Community,
Our students remind us, each day, just how lucky we are to learn and grow with them. Olivia and I want to share a story that demonstrates exactly who our Aquila kiddos are. On the first day of school, a young student who is new to the Aquila community accidentally got off their bus at the wrong stop after school, and was distraught. Two of our fifth graders, Iris and Morgan, worked together to support the student. Iris stayed with the student while Morgan quickly got her bike and raced back to school in the heat to let us know what had happened and where the student was. As a community, we know that our Aquila students are kind and compassionate, and we wanted to be sure to share this beautiful example with you all. Thank you, today and everyday, for sharing your children with us!
Paz,
María & Olivia
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Wednesday, September 13 ~ Orchestra Registration Night, 6:00-7:30, MS
Thursday, September 21 ~ Resource Fair & Fun, Free Kona Ice, 4:00-6:00 PM
Thursday, September 21 ~ Fifth Grade Band Info Night, 6:30-8:00 PM, MS
Monday, September 25 ~ No School, Yom Kippur
Friday, September 29 ~ Aquila School Dance, 5:30-7:30 PM
Tuesday, October 3 ~ Picture Day
Friday, October 13 ~ High School Homecoming Football Game
Tuesday, October 17 ~ Family Connect Times - 2:30-6:30 PM
Wednesday, October 18 ~ No School - Family Connect Times - 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday, October 19 ~ No School - MEA
Friday, October 20 ~ No School - MEA
Wednesday, November 1 ~ Picture Day Retakes
Friday, November 3 ~ No School
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Kindergarten Assistants
Charlene Hughes, Chelsea Bergaus, Karen Hoeschen, Fatuma Ibrahim
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Some of Aquila's Assistants
Dan Masler, Megan Pasnecker, Beth Redmond
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Aquila Talent Development | |
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Mariah Foudray is Aquila's K-2 Talent Development Teacher. Each kindergarten, first, and second grade class meets with her four times a week, for thirty minutes. During these times students explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Education and Human Development, Art, Math). Mrs. Foudray's goal as a Talent Development Teacher is to provide engaging learning experiences in a joyful way!
Mrs. Foudray has been teaching for 24 years. When she is not at Aquila she enjoys eating cheeseburgers and her favorite color is purple. She loves the movie Sing. She is married and has three children: Miles (12), Carmella (8) and Cedric (8).
Read More About K-2 TD:
*Click here for letter in English.
*Click here for letter in Somali.
*Click here for letter in Spanish.
Contact Information:
foudray.marriah@slpschools.org
952-928-6487
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Lisa Bottolene is Aquila's 3-5 Talent Development Teacher. This will be her third year of teaching Talent Development. She is looking forward to seeing so many familiar faces and developing new relationships with students she has not had the opportunity to work with yet.
All students come to TD twice a week for an hour. Similar to K-2 Talent Development, all learning engagements operate under the STEAM (Science, Technology, Education and Human Development, Art, Math) umbrella.
Ms. Bottolene has three teenagers, and is busy watching all of them play the sports they love. When she's not at Aquila, she enjoys reading, walking her dog and spending time with friends and family.
Contact Information:
bottolene.elizabeth@slpschools.org
952-928-6518
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Aquila Staff ~ Welcome Letters | |
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As we begin another school year, please click on the "Welcome Letters" to learn more about specific Aquila Staff. Different staff will be spotlighted in this newsletter.
Teighan Brummel-Culver - Band Teacher ~ Click here
Meghan Settingsgard - Resource Room Teacher ~ Click here
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Orchestra Registration Night | |
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Aquila Fourth and Fifth Graders who would be interested in playing an Orchestra instrument should attend registration night next Wednesday, September 13 from 6:00-7:30 PM in the Middle School Cafeteria.
This will be an opportunity for students to try instruments they may be interested in, and a chance for parents and guardians to connect with Mr. Binger in person, to answer any questions families may have about Orchestra, instruments, and scheduling,
If families attended a meeting last spring and students have already tried/chosen instruments, there is no need to attend the September 13 meeting.
Families are encouraged to sign their students up for Orchestra using the QR code or by clicking here.
Tim Binger
binger.timothy@slpschools.org
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The mission of the Aquila Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
is to enhance the educational experience of all Aquila students and support all Aquila community and staff through fundraising
and community events.
AQ PTO Website - Click here
AQ PTO Facebook page - Click here
AQ PTO Calendar - Click here
AQ PTO Email Signup & Volunteer Interest Form - Click here
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Parkway Pizza
6325 Minnetonka Blvd
Wednesday, September 13
All Day ~ 11:00AM - 10:00PM
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Chipotle
5580 Excelsior Blvd
Tuesday, September 26
4:00-8:00 PM
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Free School Meals For Kids Program In SLP | |
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Beginning July 1, 2023, state legislation approved the Free School Meals for Kids Program. Each student will receive one free breakfast and lunch daily. For meals to qualify for the Free School Meals for Kids Program, students will need to follow the guidelines detailed below or they will need to use funds from their student meal account.
Breakfast
- Students must choose at least 3 items to be counted as a reimbursable meal.
- Breakfast must include a ½ cup serving of fruit or vegetable as part of their breakfast.
Lunch
- Students must choose at least 3 components to be counted as a reimbursable meal.
- Lunch must include a choice of a ½ cup serving of fruit or vegetable.
A la carte
- A la carte items are considered any additional items beyond the school provided meal, this includes seconds or additional milk.
- Purchase of a la carte items will require students to maintain funds in their meal account to cover the cost of these items.
- Purchases (such as milk) by students who bring a home lunch will be charged as an a la carte item.
Account Balance
Returning students may still have a balance in their account. Students may use the remaining balance to purchase a la carte items (at elementary schools this includes extra milk or additional meal items such as fruits and vegetables; at secondary schools there are additional a la carte choices).
Additionally, remaining balances would remain with students to be used as they advance to the middle and high school. Students who have more than $10 in their meal account can contact Jodie Woelffer to receive reimbursement. Alternatively, families can donate funds to cover the cost of accumulated unpaid meal balances. To donate all or a portion of your student’s meal balance, contact Jodie Woelffer. Get in contact with Jodie at 952-928-6146 or woelffer.jodie@slpschools.org.
School Nutrition does not accept cash or checks on the serving line for purchase of a la carte items. If you would like to add funds to your student’s account, please deposit funds electronically into the Family Meal Account. Access your Family Meal Account through PowerSchool to add these funds.
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Home High School Athletic Event Expectations | |
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For all home High School athletic events where admission is charged:
- Any child in 8th grade or below must be accompanied by a paying adult who is responsible for them, their behavior and their whereabouts at the event. The student must be in the bleachers unless with the accompanying adult.
- No bags, backpacks or outside food/drink will be allowed in at home football games and there will be no reentry.
- All tickets must be purchased electronically, either in advance, or at the event. There will be no cash options available. No refunds.
- For football, admission will stop at the end of the third quarter.
Please purchase your tickets here: https://gopark.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
If you have questions, contact:
Andy Ewald, Athletic Director
ewald.andrew@slpschools.org
952-928-6118
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Volunteer With St. Louis Park Public Schools | |
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We’re now accepting applications for a variety of assignments that fit your interests and time. If you travel for work, vacation, or over the winter months, you can still volunteer!
Click on the link to learn about volunteer opportunities or to complete the online application form.
All school volunteers are required to be familiar with School District Policies on Bullying Prohibition and Gender Inclusion. Please keep in mind that opportunities currently listed are subject to change.
Contact VISTA Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Aidan Cowley at cowley.aidan@slpschools.org for more information.
Apply now!
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Pop Your Trunk Flea Market | |
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Don't miss a chance to sell your wares at the Pop Your Trunk Flea Market in the parking lot at Lenox Community Center! The cost is $15 per space - each space consists of two parking spaces wide by one parking space long.
Registering today for
your spot by clicking here.
Line up will start at 7:00 AM in the upper parking lot. At 8:00 AM we will begin assigning spaces and cars can enter to set up their space. You will receive more information the week of the event.
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Rain date: Saturday, September 23
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lenox Community Center, Parking Lot
6715 Minnetonka Blvd
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
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