November 21, 2024

Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:

It has been a fun week of learning at our school. We enjoyed the Kindergarten Science Night on Tuesday and had a fun and collaborative first Somos Uno meeting afterwards. See below for a few pictures.

As a reminder, members of our Social Emotional Learning team will introduce themselves and share about growth mindset at our PTO meeting tonight from 5:45-6:30 p.m. in our media center.

We do not have classes next week Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. We are grateful that you are members of our community, and we thank you for sharing your children with us.

In partnership,

Corey Maslowski, Principal

Megan Paulis de Rangel, Assistant Principal

PS--Have you ever wanted to work in our schools? Please click here to see current job openings.

First Somos Uno Meeting Was A Success

If you are a parent of a latinx child and are interested in getting involved in this family affinity group, please reach out to Megan Rangel at 952-928-6566.

November A-E Day Calendar

Kindergarten Talent Development Science Night Fun!

School District News

Strategic Planning Focus Groups 

St. Louis Park Public Schools sees, inspires and empowers each learner to live their brilliance. As our world continues to evolve, our roadmap to enhance the lives of our students, staff and community members needs to evolve too. 



We are proud to announce that St. Louis Park Public Schools is creating a new strategic plan that will launch in 2025. The new strategic plan is being created by SLP students, staff, families and community members who are part of our focus groups, community conversations, and planning meetings.



Please consider participating in one of the focus groups or community engagement listening sessions!

PTO News

Lunchroom Volunteers Needed!

PTO In Person Meeting: TONIGHT!

Join us on Thursday, November 21st from 5:45-6:30 PM in the PSI Media Center for our in person PTO meeting. Learn about our PTO, and members of our Student Support Team will share tools to help foster growth mindset with children. Childcare will be provided!

Please click here to register for childcare.

Dine Out for PSI

Silent Auction Team

Are you looking for a fun way to get involved and help PSI?  Well have we got just the thing.  Join the Silent Auction Team!  It's a super fun team that works to make the silent auction, one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, a smashing success. Helping can look different for everyone.  Help us in a major way or just help a little when your schedule allows.  I promise we are fun! But don't take my word for it, check out these quotes from current and former silent auction committee members. 

"Wow, it is fun!"

"It really is fun!"

"I would do this year round if I could!"

"Best free fun in the Twin Cities!"

If interested, contact Shelby Strauss at psisilentauction@gmail.com

Urgent Request: Application to Host an Amity Intern - Spring of 2025!

Please consider hosting an Amity Intern this spring.  A unique and wonderful experience that can benefit your entire family. We have a wonderful group of interns this year that are so excited to be working with our children. It’s a great way to give back to the students, staff and entire community.  Want more info?  Contact us at psiamity@gmail.com.

Ready to sign up?  Go to psiparents.ptboard.com, click Amity Interns to find the Host Family application.  Fill yours out today! 

Thanks for considering this amazing opportunity!

Your Amity Coordinator Team,

Steve Kalpin

Darlene Kuykendall

Kelly Marinello

Kevin Russell

Support the PSI PTO, Today is Give to the Max Day! 

Today is Give to the Max Day across the state of Minnesota, and the PSI PTO is participating!  

Give to the Max raises millions each year for Minnesota nonprofits and schools and offers organizations like the PTO the chance to win additional grants from a prize pool of more than $100,000. Every donation of $5 or more, through midnight tonight enters the PSI PTO in these drawings.

We recognize that many families gave to the Leer-a-tón recently, for which we are so appreciative. If you missed donating to Leer-a-tón or find your family in a position to give again, you could help us win additional grant money!

Last year during Give to the Max the PTO raised $2,500 from 40 donors. This year, we have a goal to raise $3,000. You can give to PSI PTO online by visiting the PSI PTO GiveMN page. Thank you for any support you can give!

Community News

Donuts with Dorothy: This Saturday!

Calling all kids ages 2-12!

On Saturday, November 23 at 11:00 AM the St. Louis Park High School Theater Department will present a shortened version of the musical, The Wizard of Oz, followed by snacks with the cast and crew in the new high school cafeteria. Additional activities include: face painting, behind-the-scenes demonstrations, and photo opportunities.    

Tickets are limited, so buy yours now.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.