PSI Drama Club Performs ¡El Grunch!

The Drama Club is preparing this year's musical. This year's show is a variation of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, in which a student attempts to sabotage the school play. Will the Grunch be successful, or will the show go on?

Due to the snow storm we've rescheduled the school assemblies for tomorrow, Feb. 24. Families are invited to attend the evening shows at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, February 24, or Saturday, February 25. Both evening performances will be at the SLP Middle School Performing Arts Center. There is no charge to attend. Shows will be in Spanish with some translation into English.

Grades 3-5 Spring

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA's)

Our students in grades 3-5 will take the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA's) this spring.  The MCA's are state tests in reading, mathematics, and science that are used to meet federal and state legislative requirements. The tests are one way for us to measure student learning, and they are administered every year to measure performance relative to the Minnesota Academic Standards that specify what students in a particular grade should know and be able to do. See here for more information.

MCA READING (Grades 3-5) - April 19 & 20 (8:00 - 10:00 am)

MCA MATH (Grades 3-5) - April 26 & 27 (8:00 - 10:00 am)

MCA SCIENCE (Grade 5) - May 1 (8:00 - 10:00 am)

Cold Lunch Options Are Back Starting in March!

The SLP School Nutrition Department has some great news to share! Starting in March, students can enjoy cold options at school. Students will be able to choose between hot lunch, cold lunch, or vegetarian options.

Students can look forward to cold lunch options like egg salad sandwich, turkey & cheese sandwich, crispy chicken wrap, roast beef with provolone cheese on croissant, and chicken caesar wrap. Each month we’ll have different options based on what the students like. Make sure your student tells their school nutrition staff their favorite lunches! View lunch menus.

K-8 Lacrosse Clinic - March 3 - 6:00-8:00 pm

Enjoy 2 hours of lacrosse practice, drills, techniques, and game play with SLPHS Girls Lacrosse coaches and players! Each player will gain more knowledge and understanding of the sort with one-on-one coaching. Equipment can be provided if needed. Just bring a mouth guard and water. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

This clinic is a fundraiser for the HS team to help fund youth coaches and end-of-season scholarships for players to play during the off season.

Click HERE for more information. Please direct questions to: ksauter1@vt.edu

PTO Fundraising Update

Thanks to our generous school community, we have raised $32,000 this year! The majority came from the $24,000 we raised during Leer-a-tón. This surpassed our $20,000 goal. Learn more about our budget here on our website. Our next big fundraiser, the online silent auction, kicks off on March 11th. Let's see if we can surpass our goal again, which is $15,000. Up for auction are: restaurant gift cards, sports tickets, passes to attractions in the area and events unique to PSI for kids, families and adults. 

Details to come! 

Thank You, Conference Meal Volunteers! 

THANK YOU to all the parents who supported teacher conference meals last week! As a show of gratitude, the PTO invited teachers to enjoy a Thursday taco bar and Friday brunch with bagel sandwiches and salads. Many hours of planning, cooking, cleaning, and personal donations made this possible!

A special thank you to the PTO Conference Meals Leadership Team: Michelle McCambridge, Anna Younger and Jessie Lee. Bravo, team!

5th Grade Yearbook Baby Photos - Due March 1

Fifth Grade parents, your child's baby/toddler photo will be featured in this year's yearbook as we get ready to send these babies off to Middle School. Please send one of the following:

1. High resolution jpeg image sent to psiyearbook@gmail.com; Please put your child's name and classroom teacher in the subject line.

2. Hard copy photo labeled on the back with your child's name and classroom teacher. Send an envelope to school marked "Yearbook"; Turn into the office or have your child give it to their teacher. Photos will be returned to you before the end of the school year.

All submissions due by March 1, 2023. 

PSI Amity Intern Host Family Opportunities for 2023-24!   

The Amity Intern Program is now accepting applications for Fall and Spring 2023-24 Host Families!

• Hosting duration is 4-5 months.
• Families provide a bedroom, meals and some transportation. Separate bathroom is not needed.  
• Interns ride the school bus with your student(s).
• Students benefit with additional Spanish language in the home. Entire family benefits from cultural exchange!
• PSI depends on families to support the Amity Intern program by hosting, so every student can benefit in the classroom.
• Interested and want to learn more? Email us at psiamity@gmail.com or visit: https://psiparents.com/amity-program/
• Ready to apply? Fill out the application today! https://forms.gle/zShwkwPpaN3x2vsQ9

Amity interns often take sightseeing trips together over school breaks. Here are two recent adventures to New York City and Las Vegas!

Community Education Spring Courses!

TO SEE THE SPRING PROGRAMS GUIDE CLICK HERE

Stop Motion Animation Club (Grades 3-5)

In this club, students will learn the basics of how to make Stop Motion Animation Movies!

Tuesdays, April 18-June 6

2:15-3:30 p.m.

Sliding Scale Pricing: $29/$39/$49/$59

Mirabel's World with Kidcreate Studio (Grades K-5)

In this truly enchanted class, we’ll paint, sculpt with air-dry clay, and even sing along to some of your favorite tunes while creating dazzling clay butterflies, magical bedroom doors, Colombian rainforest creatures and so much more. 

Wednesdays, April 19-May 10

2:15-3:15 p.m.

Price: $79

YR Cartoon Club Art Class (Grades K-5)

Our students will create fully realized cartoon characters from fun subjects like robots, hilarious dogs, and funny insects. 

Mondays, April 10-May 15

2:15-3:45 p.m.

Price: $119

Games Club: Explore the World (Grades 1-5)

In Games Club, we will explore different types of games from around the world getting to see other cultures through the games they play. 

Mondays, April 17-June 5

2:15-3:30 p.m.

Sliding Scale Pricing: $29/$39/$49/$59

Grandmasters of Chess (Grades 1-5)

In each class, students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into their chess games. Each class ends with students playing 20-30 minutes of chess. 

Fridays, April 14-June 2

2:15-3:15 p.m.

Price: $130

Skyhawks Basketball

Learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding, and defense through skill-based instruction and small-sided scrimmages.

Thursdays, March 30-April 27

Grades K-2: 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Grades 3-5: 3:30-4:30 pm

Price:$89

Skyhawks Track and Field Camp

Using special equipment, our exercises and drills will prepare athletes for cross country, track and field events, and distance running, while inspiring a love for running and being active.

Thursdays, May 4-25

Grades K-2: 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Grades 3-5: 3:30-4:30 pm

Price: $89