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UPCOMING...
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, and Mental Health Awareness Month.
- May 1 (Thursday): School Principals' Day ¡Gracias Sr. Maslowski!
- May 2 (Friday): School Lunch Hero Day: ¡Gracias Michelle, Chandra, Mike, Deb and Lisa!
- May 2 (Friday): Last Day to Sign Up for School Year Kids Place Childcare
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May 5-9: Teacher and School Staff Appreciation Week (PTO SignUp for donations, see below for more information)
- May 9 (Friday): PSI Community Garden Spring Plant Sale: 2:15-4:00 pm
- May 14 (Wednesday): Rally Night for Incoming 6th Graders and Families: Middle School: 6:30-8:30 pm
- May 21 (Wednesday): 5th Grade Track and Field Day: High School Field
- May 26 (Monday): No School: Memorial Day
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May 1, 2025
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
We hope that you’re having a great week!
We are excited to share the rescheduled date for our fourth grade Elders’ Wisdom, Children’s Song performance is Thursday, May 8 at 6:30pm in the PSI Gymnasium. A quick reminder that parking is limited, so please plan accordingly if you are attending this event.
As the weather can be unpredictable at this time of year, please ensure that your children have layers of clothes for inside and outside. Speaking of clothing, please check out the “Lost and Found” area next time you are in the building, and ensure that your name is on the inside of any and all articles.
Have a great week, and keep reading!
In partnership,
Corey Maslowski, Principal
Megan Paulis de Rangel, Assistant Principal
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Rescheduled Date – Elders' Wisdom, Children’s Song
We are excited to announce that Elders' Wisdom, Children's Song has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 8 at 6:30pm in the PSI Gymnasium. Fourth grade students should arrive at 6:15 pm and should go directly to their classrooms.
A quick reminder that parking will be limited, so you may want to plan ahead in case a short walk is needed. We're looking forward to a joyful and community-centered evening together!
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PSI Garden Updates
Garden Club is off to a fantastic start this spring! Students in grades K–5 have been hard at work planting a wide variety of spring vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Thanks to classroom teachers, students, and families, our raised beds are also growing peas, carrots, radishes, strawberries, and asparagus! The garden is full of so much life—be sure to check it out with your child!
Save the Date: The PSI Plant Sale is happening on Friday, May 9, from 2:15–4:00 PM after school. Stop by Door #1 to shop a beautiful selection of flowers, vegetables, and herbs. All donations support the PSI Community Garden, see QR code below.
Presale Available!
We have many healthy plant starts ready to be planted now. If you're interested in early crops like broccoli, cabbage, chives, and more, contact Kylie Urriche (urriche.kylie@slpschools.org) or Becky Nielsen (nielsen.rebecca@slpschools.org) for details.
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Rally Night for Incoming 6th Graders and Families
When: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 6:30-8:00 pm
Where: SLP Middle School
This will be an opportunity for families to learn more about the middle school experience. The evening will begin in the Performing Arts Center with a welcome message and general information about the transition to middle school followed by the following opportunities:
- Connect and talk with 6th grade teachers, school counselors, and administrative team.
- Learn more around our before and after school opportunities, including Middle School Athletics.
- Attend an Informational session about our Extended Spanish Program and/or IB Middle Years Programme.
- Experience a 6th Grade Math Lesson with our CPM curriculum.
- Go on a tour of the middle school led by a current student.
- Purchase Park gear from the pop-up STORiole!
We hope to see you there!
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Park Public Schools & Community Foundation: Seeking Board Members
The Park Public Schools & Community Foundation is seeking interest in joining our Board, particularly from parents/guardians in the Middle School, the elementary schools, and early learning! See the graphic below for more details.
| | In this issue, we want to highlight our first grade classes who had a very special visitor this week! Harley, a ten year old wheaten terrier, is a therapy dog. He works across diverse populations and in a variety of settings including hospitals, hospice care, and schools. He provides support and healing for many, and also happens to be the neighbor of one of our very own students here at PSI. Thank you to Harley and his owner for visiting and sharing a little bit about what they do! | | Click here to see more photos! | | |
Community Education Presents a Family Beach Bash
Join us for a free family swim day on Saturday, May 3 from 12:30-2:30 pm at SLP Middle School - appropriate for first time swimmers and experienced swimmers alike! We’ll have water safety activities and swim tests for anyone wanting to swim in the deep end. Swimmers can bring coast guard approved life jackets or puddle jumpers. Sorry, no arm bands or inflatables allowed. Registration required at https://slp.ce.eleyo.com/course/8964/adult-enrichment-2024-2025/beach-bash-family-swim-day
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Celebrate Arbor Day at Browndale Park!
Free event, all ages welcome! Saturday, May 10, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
*Registration required for tree planting. Register at bit.ly/2025planting
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Sign up for a Strategic Plan Focus Group
St. Louis Park Public Schools is building its next 5-year strategic plan (2025–2030), and we need your input to ensure it reflects the lived experiences of all families.
While we’ve received valuable input from many community members, we recognize the critical importance of including more perspectives from our Black, Asian, and Indigenous families.
PINK Consulting, LLC invites Black, Asian, and Indigenous families to participate in a confidential focus group to share how the last strategic plan – centered on racial equity – impacted you and your student(s).
Confidential Focus Group Registration Links:
Black Families: Focus Group is May 1 at 6 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Mx873G7pSZqW6aTPKD1b9A
Asian Families: Focus group occurred on April 29 at 6 p.m.
Indigenous Families: Focus group occurred on April 30 at 6 p.m.
If you did not have a chance to participate, email Tracy Duran and Phyllis Braxton to set up a confidential time to discuss your experiences.
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Attend the Virtual Strategic Plan Family Share Out
Over the past several months, we've gathered insights from students, staff, families, and community members to help shape the future direction of St. Louis Park Public Schools.
Join us Thursday May 8, 2025, from 5:30-7 p.m. as PINK Consulting shares out the strategic plan findings to the community. This event will highlight the key themes, priorities, and feedback gathered, and offer a chance to see how your voice is informing our next steps.
Access the meeting
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Additional Support Needed: Staff Appreciation Week – May 5th–9th
We are looking for additional support from parents to help make Staff Appreciation Week extra special for all staff. Currently we still have some holes to fill for the Sign Up for food for the week and are now adding two more opportunities to support staff feel appreciated. These are drink sign ups for staff and thank you notes that students/guardians can fill out for staff that will be delivered to them next week. Reminder Staff Appreciation Week starts Monday May 5th.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Link One: Sign Up Genius for Staff Appreciation Week food supports (gift cards and other items still needed)
Link Two: Drink sign-ups for individual staff (Sign up for as many as you would like)
Link Three: Thank you notes for staff via Google Forms. (Directions are on the form)
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School Year Kids Place Registration Deadline: Friday, May 2
| | Summer Opportunity for 3rd-5th Graders | | | | |
