Meet the PSI Staff

In this section, we will be featuring some of our amazing PSI Staff so the community can get to know every adult in the building better, as we all work together to support all students at PSI!

This week we want to introduce you to three PSI Staff members. Kandy Bowles is a Speech/Language Pathologist, Kelly Etienne is a 4th/5th grade English Teacher and Teighan Brummel-Culver is a 5th grade Band Teacher. We are so happy to have them! Please help us welcome them to the PSI Community.

Elders' Wisdom Children's Song Project

Our fourth graders have begun the Elders’ Wisdom, Children’s Song (EWCS) project. EWCS is a program that incorporates community, history, education, and celebration through storytelling, song, and spoken word. Each fourth-grade class will adopt an elder from the community who will share his or her story. Each elder’s story will be recorded, analyzed, and interpreted by students. Then, inspired by the life story of the elder, each class will write a song that they perform to honor the elder.

If you have a fourth grader, they may seek your assistance to identify elders in your community who would be willing to share their stories and be honored at a spring PSI community celebration. Elders might be grandparents, neighbors, coaches, etc.

Contact Sra. Wieber with questions.

Order your PSI yearbook today

Please order your PSI yearbook here and enter the ID code 3271924.The order deadline is April 12, 2024.

From the PSI Health Office

As we head into cold and flu season, we’ve noticed an increase in illnesses commonly seen in the school setting including colds, covid/flu, strep throat, stomach flu, and pink eye. To help prevent the spread of these illnesses, wash hands frequently, do not touch eyes, nose or mouth, cover mouth and nose with elbow when sneezing or coughing, disinfect commonly touched surfaces and stay home for the following reasons: 

• Fever of 100 degrees or more. The student should stay home for 24 hours after their temperature returns to normal without the use of fever reducing medication.
• Vomiting or diarrhea. The student is to stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.
• Any uncontrolled cough.
• Rashes with unknown causes. Check with your family physician/clinic before your student returns to school.
• Feeling ill/unwell and the student is unable to fully participate in school activities
• Please let the attendance line know the reason for your absence.

Free COVID tests can be ordered at the links below:



MDH: Order Your Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

COVID.Gov: Order Your Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Social Media Safety Tips for Kids

K-5 A-E Specialist Calendar

In our SLP elementary schools, our specialist classes rotate on an A, B, C, D, E day schedule. We do this so that students do not consistently miss classes on a particular calendar week day. Please see the January rotation schedule.

School District News

Second Annual National Day of Racial Healing

Join us for  the second annual National Day of Racial Healing Event on Monday, January 15 from 4 – 7 p.m. at Westwood Hills Nature Center. This program is an opportunity for children, teens, neighbors, and community members to learn about each other’s diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. All are invited to participate in the community conversation facilitated by high school students in St. Louis Park. The program is free for all ages. Dinner provided by Chef Jeff Catering.

2024's event will include music provided by community member Mari Harris, a keynote speech delivered by Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan and a closing by St. Louis Park Mayor Nadia Mohamed.

We are kindly requesting all registered participants to contribute to our STEP food donation drive by bringing non-perishable food items with them to the event.

This event is free and open to all ages. To register for the 2024 event, please follow this link - https://secure.rec1.com/MN/st-louis-park-mn/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTI3OTU1NTA=

January Bird Feeder Updates

The St. Louis Park Bird Feeder, a district-wide food shelf initiative, continues its mission to support students in need. In the latest update, six emergency bags were efficiently packed and distributed, providing essential sustenance. Additionally, three Snack Boxes and one Hygiene Box were prepared for those requiring extra assistance. As the new month unfolds, a reminder echoes for the community to utilize the provided form for requests, ensuring swift responses within two business days. This proactive approach reflects the commitment to address immediate needs, fostering a caring environment within the St. Louis Park community.

Check out A Trip to the Moon by Tracy Wells Jan. 19-21!

The St. Louis Park High School theater invites you to A Trip to the Moon. Set in the summer of 1969, A Trip to the Moon highlights the impact of the Apollo 11 lunar landing on daily life back on Earth. Fragmented perspectives follow more than 40 characters, including a frazzled NASA engineer, a conspiracy theorist, a hopeful groom, a mother dreading her son’s daft letter, a runaway clown, and families gathered around their televisions to witness Neil Armstrong’s famous first steps.

Due to construction at the High School, all performances will be held at the Middle School Performing Arts Center, located at 2025 Texas Ave S. Performances are Jan. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens, and free with student ID for all SLPHS students.

Purchase tickets

For more information: Jodi Schifsky by email at schifsky.jodi@slpschools.org or by phone at 952-928-6221.

Virtual 6th Grade Information Night

Exciting News for 6th Grade Parents! Join us on Jan. 25, 2024, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for our online 6th Grade Information Night. Meet teachers, learn about the curriculum, and interact with our amazing principal. Don't miss out on this opportunity to kickstart a successful 6th-grade journey! 

Find out more at ms.slpschools.org/grade6

PTO News

The PSI Student Directory Is Here!

The PSI online directory, where you can find contact information for classmates, has been updated. It can be found here. For first time users, be sure to register using the email you have on file with the school district. For detailed instructions on how to access the directory and edit your info, please click here.

Silent Auction Donations 

We are reaching out to you- our amazing PSI community - for help in providing items to be included in our 16th annual silent auction. Maybe you have a cabin up north and are willing to offer a couple nights stay, or a friend who would donate a private yoga session, or maybe you work for a business that could provide a gift card?  

What kind of Experiences/Items:

While this is really up to you to decide, we have examples that have worked well in the past to help spur some ideas.

★ Cabin or timeshare in a fun vacation spot

★ Do you have connections to a restaurant, local business, or service?

★ Share your talents! Anything from handyman services to garden upkeep to interior design

If you are interested in donating something, please fill out this quick google form and we will connect with you.