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Hello Aquila Families!
A big thank you to all the volunteers who made BINGO night a success last week.
We started the month of March with spring and ended it winter! We hope you enjoy the next week and will find opportunities to connect with friends, relax and refuel your brains and bodies!
When we get back from break, time seems to fly by with spring activities, including planting our community gardens. If you are able, please volunteer to help prepare our growing containers and plant seeds with students. Click here to sign up to help.
In partnership,
Olivia & María
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María Graver, Aquila Principal
952-928-6502 ~ graver.maria@slpschools.org
Olivia Tolzin, Aquila Assistant Principal
952-928-6508 ~ tolzin.olivia@slpschools.org
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Thursday, March 28 ~ Hablemos de de 6 grado - 4:30 PM
Friday, March 29 - Friday, April 5 ~ No School, Spring Break
Monday, April 8 ~ School Resumes
Monday, April 8 ~ Virtual ASD Family Meetup, 6:00-7:30 PM
Tuesday, April 9 ~ Tech Talk Night, 6:00-7:15 PM Online
Wednesday, April 10 ~ No School
Wednesday, April 10 ~ Dine Out For Aquila - Parkway Pizza
Friday, April 19 ~ Jump Start - Fifth Graders to Middle School
Tuesday, April 23 ~ Elders' Wisdom Children's Song - Fourth Grade, 6:30 PM, MS
Thursday, April 24 ~ District Showcase Orchestra Concert (includes Fourth & Fifth Graders), 7:00 PM at the High School
Thursday, April 24 ~ Dine Out For Aquila - México City Café
Saturday, May 18 ~ Aquila Carnival
Thursday, May 23 ~ Second Grade Talent Development STEAM Showcase/Evening
Monday, May 27 ~ No School
Monday, June 3 ~ IB Exhibition - Fifth Graders & Families, 6:00-7:30 PM
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Five Fabulous Aquila Fifth Graders | |
Aquila Yearbook ~ Order Now | |
Health Moves Minds ~ March 25 - April 12 | |
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Mr. Roberts is once again hosting the Health Moves Minds fundraiser at Aquila!
Funds raised will buy new Phy Ed equipment and fund a donation to Special Olympics Minnesota.
This year, all students will vote to help decide how funds raised are spent - can YOU help us reach our $3,000 goal?
To join Team Aquila:
1. Use the flyer QR code or visit our team page by clicking here.
2. Click JOIN TEAM and create a fundraiser champion page.
3. Set your own goal and know that every dollar you raise goes towards Aquila's overall goal of $3,000!
5. Share your fundraiser champion page via email and social media - family, friends, neighbors & more can support Team Aquila.
5. Watch for progress updates on the team page and at school!
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Spring Youth Enrichment Programs | |
K-2 Talent Development Update | |
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Hello AQ Families! Here are some K-2 Talent Development highlights from the last few months.
Kindergarten: These eager learners are the newest to get Talent Passports. Along with first and second graders; they packed their suitcases, got their passports, and boarded Foudray International Flight-lines. Kindergarteners traveled to the following countries: Somalia, India, Venezuela, and China. Each grade level travels to four new countries each year with the hope of gaining new perspectives and knowledge of the world around us. In the end, K-2 students have the opportunity to experience 12 different countries.
First Grade: BLUE WHALES! Check out their work from their student showcase on March 19. We turned our very own AQ library into a peek of what a little bit of Math, Science, and Art can do when combined. This kind of magic turns kids into inspiring Architects creating blueprint designs.
Thank you to all the families that helped in and out of the classroom to make this a memorable experience. Click here for a slideshow of the creations.
Second Grade: Students showed their artistic talent and combined one of the last K-2 Elements of Art. Students had the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of texture. They learned that we can feel real texture. Then they were challenged to take it a step further...second grade scholars were asked to visually create texture through their artwork. They were asked to not just feel it, but to draw it.
I look forward to seeing your child after spring break. I am excited for some more fun and new learning adventures.
Marriah Foudray
foudray.marriah@slpschools.org
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Aquila ~ Plastic Film Drive | |
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Coming in April, Aquila will be having a plastic film drive in partnership with Ridwell. Ridwell is a company that partners with others to redirect as much as possible from landfills.
From April 15 though May 3, we invite families and staff to save the following types of plastic film: Ziploc bags, bubble wrap, bread bags, plastic grocery bags, cereal bags, and Amazon Prime shipping envelopes.
Beginning on Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10, bring the plastic film to school!
Click here to see a document that outlines examples of plastic film that we will be collecting. Thank you!
Problem: Plastic film cannot go in curbside recycling bins because it gets stuck in the sorting machines.
Solution: Collect plastic film and pass it on to Ridwell, who partners with Trex Company, which repurposes the plastic film into composite decking material.
Contact Aquila Staff Member Sarah Young Reuben with any questions at
young.sarah@slpschools.org.
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District News ~ Summer Learning Academy | |
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This year's elementary summer learning program will be held at Peter Hobart Elementary from June 17 - July 25, running Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Please note that the academy will be closed on: June 19, July 4, and July 5. To ensure a productive and enriching experience, breakfast and lunch will be provided daily. Registration will be open until Sunday, March 31 - please click here to register your student.
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District News ~ Early Learning Summer Opportunity | |
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Early Learning is very excited to offer a summer experience at the Peter Hobart Summer Learning Academy for children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2024 with little to no preschool experience.
Do you know any little ones who are getting ready to start Kindergarten this fall? We will host two Summer Learning Academy classes for five weeks. Each class will be staffed by a lead teacher and a para. There is a maximum of 14 students per class. The focus will be helping to prepare students to be members of a Kindergarten classroom community. Here are some more important details:
Cost: FREE!
Location: Peter Hobart Elementary School
Days: Monday-Thursday
Dates: June 17 - July 25 (no school 6/19 and Fourth of July week 7/1-7/4)
Time: 8:00-12:30
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
Bus: Bussing is available via community bus stop. Preschool students will be riding with K-5 students.
If you have a student who has had little to no preschool experience and are interested in the program, please call 952-928-6785 for more information.
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District News ~ Summer Learning & Play Program | |
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St. Louis Park Community Education is excited to offer morning and afternoon fee-based camps as part of its Summer Learning & Play program. There is something for every kid including STEM camps, arts camps, sports camps, and more! Summer Learning and Play will take place at Peter Hobart Elementary.
*June 17 - August 9, 2024
*Fee-based camps
*The camps are four days a week, Monday through Thursday.
*No transportation is provided.
*Camps are 9:00 AM - Noon and 1:00-4:00 PM.
*If a student registers for both AM and PM camps, they can stay all day. There will be staff supervision from 12:00-1:00 PM for lunch and free-play time.
Register by clicking here.
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District News ~ Summer Kids Place | |
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We’re excited to host the Kids Place Summer Program (Child Care Program) for grades K-5 at Aquila Elementary.
Program Highlights:
•Balanced schedule includes structured enrichment activities as well as supervised play time for children to explore their own interests
• Daily academic skills practice
• Focus on building friendships
Visit slpcommunityed.com/kids-place/ for more information
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Aquila PTO Virtual Event ~ Tech Talk Night | |
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Join a virtual event on Zoom to learn about internet safety for kids! Online gaming, social media, screentime management, app settings - this Tech Talk covers them all!
Tuesday, April 9 at 6:00 PM. Click this link to join.
*Please sign in when prompted during the Zoom event because every school with 5 or more parents will be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card for PTO and 3 parents will be selected at random to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
*Last year Aquila PTO won a Chromebook from this event, which was raffled off during the spring Carnival to a lucky student winner!
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Aquila PTO Board Opportunities | |
Spring Spirit Wear Sale ~ Ends Today! | |
Aquila PTO ~ Call for Mural Artists | |
The Aquila PTO is taking applications for an enthusiastic mural artist (adult and or a high school age artist working with a supervising teacher) to design and install permanent outdoor murals at Aquila Elementary School’s front entrance. The goal of this mural project is to bring to life the diversity of our school community and ensure all who enter our building feel welcome, represented, and included. The intended audience of the mural is our diverse community as a whole, and most notably our elementary school aged children at Aquila. Click here for the application and more information. | |
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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
AQ Dine Out Nights For Aquila - Click here
Volunteer Opportunity~Lunchroom Support - Click here
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Elders' Wisdom Children's Song ~
Fourth Grade Talent Development
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District News ~ Native Craft Circle | |
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Join us at the Native Craft Circle, hosted by the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC)! Students and families are invited to learn about the rich heritage of regalia.
On March 23, April 6 and April 13, Native Craft Circle’s will be held in Room 1B at the Central Community Center.
Students will be working on making their own regalia to use at upcoming events including the AIPAC Community Celebration that will be held on April 20. All are welcome to participate!
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District News ~ In The Loop SLP Construction Update | |
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View updates from Knutson Construction and St. Louis Park Public Schools about construction projects in the school district. March highlights include project milestones and progress for the High School and Maintenance Building.
Fun Fact: The SLP HS Storm Shelter has over 500 tons
of concrete used for the structure. That weight
is equivalent to 195 Knutson work Trucks!
View the construction updates webpage.
In the Loop: SLP Construction Newsletter
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District News ~ Letter Calendar for Aquila | | | | |
