February 15, 2024

Hello Aquila Families,

We continue to celebrate and honor Black History Month and I Love to Read Month! It was a wonderful week at Aquila. Thank you to the families that joined us on Monday for National African American Parent Involvement Day, we appreciate your partnership EVERY day! Our students were greeted by a talented African drummer, William Harris who shared his joyful music with us two mornings this month!

Join us at Author's Night on Monday, February 26 at 6:30 PM when we welcome Sideena Grace. This is a free event.

We look forward to meeting with each family tonight and tomorrow. If you have not yet signed up for a conference, please call your child's teacher. Please click here to learn more about the AQ PTO's Scholastic Book Fair.

When you come to school, please check the lost and found set up in the foyer. All clothing that is not picked up by the end of the day on Friday will be donated.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

María & Olivia

María Graver, Aquila Principal

952-928-6502 ~ graver.maria@slpschools.org

Olivia Tolzin, Aquila Assistant Principal

952-928-6508 ~ tolzin.olivia@slpschools.org

Key Dates

Thursday, February 15 ~ Family Connect Times, 2:30-6:30 PM TONIGHT!

Thursday, February 15 ~ Scholastic Book Fair, 3:00-7:30 PM TONIGHT!

Friday, February 16 ~ No School, Family Connect Times, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday, February 16 ~ Scholastic Book Fair, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday, February 16 ~ AQ PTO Movie Night at the Middle School, 6:00 PM

Monday, February 19 ~ No School

Monday, February 26 ~ Author's Night With Sideena Grace, 6:30 PM

Wednesday, February 28 ~ Black History Month Assembly

Wednesday, February 28 ~ Dine Out For Aquila - México City Café

Thursday, March 7 ~ District Showcase Band Concert (includes Fifth Graders), 7:00 PM at the High School

Thursday, March 21 ~ Incoming Kindergarteners - Tours/Orientation

Friday, March 29 - Friday, April 5 ~ No School, Spring Break

Monday, April 8 ~ School Resumes

Wednesday, April 10 ~ No School

Thursday, April 24 ~ District Showcase Orchestra Concert (includes Fourth & Fifth Graders), 7:00 PM at the High School

Five Fabulous Aquila Fifth Graders

I Love To Read Month Fun!

Aquila Book Fair ~ Tonight & Tomorrow

Aquila Book Fair!

Thursday, February 15 (3:00 PM-7:30 PM) TONIGHT!

Friday, February 16 (7:30 AM-3:30 PM) TOMORROW!

Click here to visit the Aquila Fair Homepage.



Click here to preview books that will be at the fair!

Volunteers still needed for the Book Fair:

Click here!

Home Reading Challenge & Mystery Readers

Author's Night ~ Sideena Grace

AQ Movie Night ~ Friday, February 16

Save The Date ~ AQ Movie Night

Friday, February 16 - 6:00 PM

At the SLP Middle School

Texas Ave South, St. Louis Park

FREE FOR ALL AQUILA FAMILIES!

BILAASH AH DHAMMAAN QOYSASKA AQUILA

Jimcaha, Febraayo 16 saacada 6:00 galabnimo

GRATIS PARA TODAS LAS FAMILIAS DE AQUILA

Viernes 16 de febrero a las 6:00 PM

Escuela Intermedia SLP

Aquila PTO Information

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

District News ~ Superintendent Search Update

The February 7 school board meeting included discussion of the stakeholder report, options for community engagement, and discussion of interview questions for the first round of interviews.

Save the date notifications and more information about community engagement opportunities will be shared with staff and families soon.

Visit the Superintendent Search webpage for real-time updates on the search process.

Key dates

• Wednesday, February 7: Superintendent applications closed
• Wednesday, February 21: School board determines finalists and finalizes interview questions
• Wednesday, February 28 and Friday, March 1: First round of interviews; Finalists announced the evening of Friday, March 1
• Saturday, March 2: Community Q&A with finalists - tentative - more information to come
• Wednesday, March 13: Second round of interviews and selection of the lone finalist
• Tuesday, March 26: Board approves the employment contract

District News ~

Community Conversations -

Minnesota Department of Education

Join the Minnesota Department of Education team on Thursday, February 29 for a high-powered, interactive and reflective conversation entitled “Redefining Our Role in Black Youth Mental Health.”

Exploring self-love in the context of mental health involves fostering a positive relationship with oneself, practicing self-compassion, And prioritizing one’s well-being. Come learn, share and invest in the relationship with yourself.

Thursday, February 29, 5:30-7:30 PM at the wonderful Capri Theater; 2027 West Broadway, Minneapolis, 55411. Parking is available next to the building.

Featuring: youth poetry, a youth panel, and hear directly how your mental health impacts youth and insight from a local educator.



Please be sure to ask them to register with the QR code on flier or: Registration - Community Conversation: Redefining Our Role in Black Youth Mental Health (office.com)

María Graver, Principal

Olivia Tolzin, Assistant Principal

8500 West 31st Street

St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Phone: 952-928-6500

Fax: 952-928-6466

graver.maria@slpschools.org

tolzin.olivia@slpschools.org

aq.slpschools.org

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