September 19, 2024

Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:

We hope that you have had a great week!  It was wonderful to connect with so many families at our PTO-sponsored picnic on Tuesday evening!  The children had a great time with beautiful weather!  Thanks to our PTO for their sponsorship of this community event!

We hope that you are able to join us for Welcome Night next Thursday.  Please see below for more information. 

As we are working on routines and building stamina in the classroom, we are also assessing students formally and informally to help us guide our instruction.  We look forward to connecting with families next month at our Fall Connect Times on the evening of Tuesday, October 15 and during the day on Wednesday, October 16.  Please watch for a special edition La Prensa on Monday afternoon with links for Connect Time signs ups.

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15-October 15.  As a community, we honor and celebrate the rich histories, cultures and accomplishments of Hispanic/Latinx community members daily.  During this month we give extra recognition to the many contributions they have made to our global community.  See here to learn more, and watch for ways we will celebrate Hispanic/Latinx excellence in our community.

Have a great week, and thank you for sharing your children with us!

In partnership,

Corey Maslowski, Principal

Megan Paulis de Rangel, Assistant Principal

PSI Welcome Night

PSI Welcome Night is Thursday, September 26 at our school! The purpose of Welcome Night is to to foster a continued conversation between teachers and families about students regarding connections/relationships, student learning, expectations, routines and community. Choose the time slot below that best suits your family. 

Click HERE to register for FREE child care for children ages 3 and older provided by St. Louis Park Public Schools staff members. Registering for child care ensures there is adequate staff for this event.

We are looking forward to getting to know you better!

Kiss and Ride & Dismissal Procedures

Thanks to everyone for their patience as we are implementing our routines to ensure safety for all. 

Please see here for reminders about our procedures. For student safety, please only drop off and pick up at door 3; please do NOT use the main entrance (door 1). Due to buses, walkers, and bike riders, we need everyone to drop off/pick up in the line and not in front of the office. Please remember to pull all the way forward in line, and use the proper turn lanes when exiting. Note that there is only one entrance lane and two exit lanes.

In order to support staff and keep students safe, please notify your child's classroom teacher of any schedule changes to dismissal as early as possible. If it is during the day, please also call the school office prior to 1:00 pm (952-928-6555).

Join us for the Inaugural PSI Community Garden Build Day!

Date: Saturday, September 28

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Breakfast and snacks provided!

Tasks will include assembling garden beds, filling beds with soil, spreading mulch, and more. Please RSVP if you are able to attend.

Get Involved as a Garden Liaison!

We are looking for 2-3 garden liaisons to collaborate with us. Liaisons will take the lead on parent/community outreach and scheduling volunteers throughout the year. Interested? Reach out to Kylie Urriche at urriche.kylie@slpschools.org or Becky Nielsen at nielsen.rebecca@slpschools.org to learn more.

Support Our Initiative

If you'd like to support our garden, please consider donating materials through our Amazon Wishlist.

Thank you for being part of this wonderful journey with us!

PSI Garden Coordinators

Kylie Urriche and Becky Nielsen

Click here to see our flyer.

September A-E Day Calendar

School District News

Meet Superintendent Dr. Carlondrea Hines at an Upcoming Community Event!

Join St. Louis Park Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Carlondrea Hines at upcoming community events! Please note the time and location change for Paletas en el Parque!

• Paletas en el Parque: September 19, 4-6 p.m. at Aquila Park
• Listening Session for SLP Jewish Families, September 23, 7 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue

See more

High School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony



Check out this special celebration for the high school construction project! Families are welcome to hear from district leaders and high school principal LaNisha Paddock about the exciting new changes at the high school.

Free Family Opportunities through St. Louis Park Community Education

Free family opportunities! Limited space available, register today at slpcommunityed.com

PTO News

LEER-A-TÓN

PSI's annual Leer-a-tón (read-a-thon) kicks off next Friday! Reading trackers will be sent home in backpacks on 9/27. Mark your calendar for these fun Leer-a-tón events!

Volunteer Opportunities:

Looking for volunteer opportunities? Make sure you are signed up for our website and the sign ups are listed here!

Community News

Non-School Day Kids Place Childcare: Available for all PSI Students

On non-school days, Kids Place is open and provides full-day fun from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The cost is $59.95/day and the registration deadline is two weeks prior to the date of the non-school day. Even if you are not registered for regular before/after school Kids Place, you are welcome to sign up for non-school day care.

Click here for a flyer with more information and contact Terri Johnson to register (johnson.terri@slpschools.org, 952-928-6764).