SAVE THE DATE: Student Mental Health Presentation for Caregivers

November 15, 6:30-7:30 pm

We invite you to join us on November 15 from 6:30-7:30 at PSI as our school mental health team will be presenting on student mental health with a focus on anxiety. 

Come learn what anxiety can look like at school, how to know when to seek additional help, and strategies you can use at home. If you do not have childcare for your PSI student(s), please click here so we can properly plan.

Talent Development - Kinder Science Night

November is here, and with it comes a lot of exciting learning opportunities. Sra. Ponce-Khoury is inviting Kinder students to participate in our Kindergarten Talent Development's Science Night on Thursday, November 17 anytime from 5:00-7:00pm in room #214. 

The K-2 talent Development team has dedicated one night for each grade level to bring families in to engage in learning with their students. The Kindergarten students will be coming in with their families to participate in a variety of Science observations or phenomenons. 

Drama Club - Registration Deadline TOMORROW, Nov. 11

It is time to register for the PSI Drama Club! The registration deadline is TOMORROW, November 11.

The PSI Drama Club is open to students in grades 3-5, and includes weekly rehearsals that culminate in three February performances. Students will experience the magic of theater while working together to learn lines, create costumes and props, and perform for friends and family.

There will be 2 Drama Club groups this year, one on Mondays and another on Thursdays. When registering, families will be asked to choose one of these days. Sra. Wieber shared more information during Talent Development class. The cost to participate in Drama Club is $50.00.  



Follow this link to register:  https://forms.gle/H1Kn4dDrSWNvgMaR8. Registration will be open from October 27 - November 11.

Contact Sra. Wieber with questions (wieber.kimberly@slpschools.org) or check the PSI Drama Club blog for more information (http://psidramaclub.weebly.com).

Thank you, School Psychologists!

Our school psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. They are also important members of school safety and crisis teams.

This year's theme, “Together We Shine,” honors the hope we feel after several challenging years and emphasizes the power of our collective efforts to overcome difficulties to ensure that all our students can thrive in school, at home, and in life. While we all have our own individual strengths and attributes, we shine even brighter when we all bring our ideas and actions together to uplift the community. Through collaboration, we can empower students and adults to find purpose and possibility, all while fostering resilience. This is especially important for those who are or who feel marginalized, unrecognized, or at risk.

From all of us at St. Louis Park Public Schools, thank you, Dr. Crystal Grow, Dr. Dan Phillipe, and Katie Lail, our awesome school psychologists!

Familias Latinas High School SLP Facebook Page

Familias de Latino High School SLP, perdón por el nombre largo, pero como muchos latinos

fuimos bautizados de esa manera.

 Esta página nació de la necesidad de comunicar información relevante para la comunidad latina en nuestras escuelas íntegramente en español. Se trata de llegar a todos de forma práctica y rápida, porque entendemos que el tiempo libre es un lujo que pocas veces podemos permitirnos.

 Solo les pido que sigan la página o se hagan nuestros amigos y así se enterarán de las actividades y eventos en todas nuestras escuelas.

Saludos,

Carmen Rudin

Comunicadora multicultural

Escuelas públicas de St. Louis Park

Teléfono 952-836-7237 rudin.carmen@slpschools.org

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064418329886

Winter Youth Enrichment Club & Classes 

Engineering for Kids Jr Engineering/STEM Club

The Engineering For Kids Jr Engineering/STEM Club brings fun, hands-on lessons every week to introduce engineering concepts at a young age.

Thursdays, January 12-February 16

2:15-3:15 pm

$149

Chibi Art Drawing Class (Click to register)

The students will learn how to draw kawaii (cute), Japanese-inspired chibi characters! 

Mondays, Jan. 9-February 13 

2:15-3:45 pm 

$109

LEGO Club (Click to register)

Join us to spend the afternoon immersed in your own LEGO land.

Mondays, January 23-March 20

2:15-3:30 pm 

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

Cooking Club (no bake edition) (Click to register)

Learn how to make new no-bake recipes each week while learning the basics of cooking, ingredients, and baking. 

Tuesdays, January 17-March 21

2:15-3:30 pm 

Sliding Scale Pricing: $49/$59/$69/$79

To view the Ultimate YEP Winter Guide with all of the winter offerings, click here.

Questions? Contact Kelleen at obrion.kelleen@slpschools.org or 952-928-6399

National Community Education Day

National Community Education Day is celebrated in Minnesota and nationwide on the second Thursday of November each year.

In honor of this day, we are sharing a special gift with you! Enroll in a Youth or Adult Class/activity today and receive 20% off your registration. Offer available TODAY, NOV. 10 only.

Use code: CE22

High Rates of Illness at School

Stay Home When Sick and Slow the Spread of Illness

We are seeing unusually high rates of illness in multiple SLP schools, in particular, influenza (flu) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). These viruses can be easily spread through close contact when people cough, sneeze, and talk. 

Please help partner with us in an effort to prevent the spread of illness by following our illness guidelines:

Situations when your child should stay home:

• 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.
• If feeling ill/unwell and the student is unable to fully participate in school activities.

If your child displays symptoms of influenza or RSV, you can reach out to your child’s health care provider to see if testing for these illnesses is recommended. For information about influenza and RSV please refer to the Parent Fact Sheets from Hennepin County Public Health:

• Influenza information can be found HERE
• RSV Information can be found HERE

Thank you for helping to prevent the spread of illness.

Get Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests at School

Free at-home COVID-19 tests are available to SLP students. If you need one, an adult or student may pick it up in the health office. 

St. Louis Park Public Schools will continue to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) regarding COVID-19 during the 2022-23 school year. View the MDH Guidelines/Flowsheet and the CDC Isolation guidelines 

Students and staff will be required to wear a face covering if 5% or more of the students and/or staff who attend or work at their school site test positive for COVID-19. Students and staff can choose to wear a mask at any time. 

View the COVID-19 webpage for more information on COVID-19 guidance.

St. Louis Park High School Theatre Presents Chicago: Teen Edition 

Kander and Ebb’s Chicago is a scathing social commentary on our national obsession with violence and fame. Based on the 1926 play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, the musical follows Roxie Hart, whose crime of passion lands her on Merry Murderesses Row, sharing the spotlight with vaudeville icon and fellow felon Velma Kelly. To keep their names in the headlines and themselves off death row, Roxie and Velma rely on lawyer Billy Flynn to “razzle dazzle” the jury and the press core. Please note that Chicago: Teen Edition represents adult situations and is not appropriate for a young audience.

Performances are November 11, 12, 18, and 19 at 7:00 pm and November 13 and 20 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and senior citizens, and free with student ID for all SLPHS students. Please purchase tickets at https://gopark.hometownticketing.com/embed/all. No cash will be accepted at the venue.

Leer-a-tón Exceeds Fundraising Goals!

To date Leer-a-tón has raised more than $22,700 for the Amity Intern Program!  Congratulations students, and thank you families for your incredible generosity! We crushed our goal of $20,000, and it’s time to celebrate! Students, get ready to cheer during the students-versus-teachers basketball game during the next assembly! Individual winners will be announced before the Thanksgiving break.

This is the final reminder to celebrate your child’s reading efforts. Please submit reading minutes in the Leer-a-tón Google form. Donations can still be made with cash, checks made payable to “PSI PTO”, or via PayPal at http://psiparents.com/give. Place cash/checks in an envelope marked  “Leer-a-tón” and return to the PSI main office or in your child’s orange folder. Donations are tax deductible and receipts available upon request in the office.

Spring Amity Intern Host Family Still Needed!

The PTO needs one more family to host an Amity intern for spring semester (mid-Jan thru mid-June)! Hosting is a unique experience that can benefit your entire family, plus it’s a great way to give back to the students, teachers, and staff of PSI and beyond. If you are interested in learning more, check out a list of commonly asked questions in the Host Family FAQs 2022-23. Email psiamity@gmail.com to connect with one of our PSI Amity Coordinators, Kyle Wermerskirchen, Megan Patterson, Paige Young or Susan Croom for more information.

¡Bienvenida, Lisbeth Villalobos!

A special thank you to Aaron Williams and Cassie Boll for hosting Lisbeth this semester! And thank you to the following cousin families: Darlene & Jake Kuykendall and Jana & Andrew Janis. Lisbeth is assisting 2nd grade classrooms this fall. 

My name is Lisbeth Villalobos Melendez. I was born on September 15, 2000 in El Salvador. I am 21 years old. I am a student at Gerardo Barrios University. I am studying for a Bachelor's Degree in English. This year I had the opportunity to participate in a virtual internship, teaching physical science at Collinsville High School located in Illinois for 4 months. It was a fantastic experience that has motivated me to learn the different techniques and methodologies that education has in the United States. I also want to know about USA culture and traditions.

My family includes five members counting me; my mother, my father, and my two brothers, I am the oldest one. I am an outgoing person, I have an adventurous soul, and I really appreciate places surrounded by nature. I enjoy listening to music, singing, watching movies, and reading. I am creative, and I stand out a lot for handicrafts.

I am more than excited about my future experiences in Minnesota, because I know that it will help me as a future teacher since it has been my dream since I was a child. I want to make my beautiful country known, and I want to connect with my students. Additionally, I will improve my English and share special moments with you.

Your donation will be matched!

Between now and November 17, your tax-deductible donation to STEP will be doubled.

Key supporters have set up a matching fund to challenge you donate to STEP this fall. Every dollar between now and Give to the Max Day, November 17, will be doubled up to $50,000. It is because of donors like you that we will raise enough in the coming weeks to serve our neighbors during the holidays and beyond.

With strong community support, STEP will continue to empower lives and restore hope. 

If you have any questions please reach out to Faith Mainor, 952-208-8769.

Donate now!