April 25, 2024

Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:

It's been a great week of learning! Our fifth graders spent last Friday at the Middle School. It was wonderful to see many community members at the SLP American Indian Parent Advisory Committee Community Celebration on Saturday at the Middle School. There were many great activities to energize and enhance the spirit of our community! Today, our kindergarten students are on a field trip to Gale Woods Farm! We cannot wait to hear about their experience!

Yesterday and this morning, our students in grades 3-5 took the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA's) in math. Across the school, our students did a great job of helping maintain a great environment. The MCA results will be mailed to families in the fall.

Please join us tonight for our PTO-sponsored PSI Family Movie Night at the Middle School! Free pizza will be served in the cafeteria starting at 5:30, and the movie will start at 6:15 in the Performing Arts Center! We hope to see you there!

Thank you for sharing your children with us and being members of our community!

Corey Maslowski, Principal

Kelsey Clark, Elementary Support Supervisor

Cartonera Project



We are gearing up for our annual Cartonera Writing Project (May 31). In preparation for this event where every student shares a published book, we will need help sewing. It really only requires a sewing machine and the capacity to sew a straight(ish) line. If you are willing and able to assist in this way, please let Kara Scheid know (scheid.kara@slpschools.org).

Elders' Wisdom, Children's Song Celebration on May 6

The fourth grade Elders’ Wisdom, Children’s Song community celebration is soon! The fourth graders are now working with Sr. Davis and Sra. Wieber to put the finishing touches on their songs. They are excited to share their learning with the PSI community.

Sra. Ruff's class will honor Sr. Curtis Coats, a former PSI parent who works in cyber security and as a mentor for youth. Sra. Giraldo's class will be honoring Sra. Bev Caruso, a social worker and PSI grandparent who lives in our community. Srta. Casey's class will honor Sr. Bill Starr, an army veteran and lawyer who is also a PSI grandparent.

All families are invited to join us as the fourth graders honor these elders in a community celebration on Monday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m. 

at the SLP Middle School. 

Fourth grade students should arrive at the Middle School at 6:00 p.m. for a short practice before the performance.

Volunteers needed! We need a few volunteers to help with the mini rehearsal when students arrive at 6:00.  Contact Sra. Wieber at wieber.kimberly@slpschools.org to volunteer.

K-5 A-E Specialist Calendar

In our SLP elementary schools, our specialist classes rotate on an A, B, C, D, E day schedule. We do this so that students do not consistently miss classes on a particular calendar week day. Please see the April rotation schedule.

School District News

Download the new Transportation App, My Ride K-12 by May 1, 2024

This spring, St. Louis Park Public Schools will begin using a new transportation app for parents and caregivers to access updated transportation information for their student(s). In the new app, you can access the information as you did in the previous app.

• Real-time mapping for school bus arrival for pick-up and afternoon drop-off
• Easy access to bus information (bus number, bus stop location, and bus stop time) 

The new app, My Ride K-12, is available on the Apple Store and Google Play Store now. You can use your existing log-in information (username and password) from the previous transportation app (Traversa Ride 360) to log into the new app or the website. 

• My Ride K-12 – Apple App Store (iOS)
• My Ride K-12 – Google Play Store (Android)
• Website: myridek12.tylerapp.com

Parents and guardians will need to download a new app by May 1 in order to access their student’s transportation information. Learn more about how to set up your account: English | Spanish | Somal

Kids Place Registration 2024-2025

We’re pleased to announce our school year registration window for Kids Place School Age Care, welcoming participants in grades K-5! Registration window: April 9 - May 3, 2024.  

Register at slpcommunityed.com/kids-place or scan QR code

• Click on “Online Registration”

• Sign in or create an account

• Select “Explore All Programs”

• Select Kids Place Childcare

• Choose “Registration”

• Follow the on-screen prompts to complete

Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program

The S-EBT program provides families with school-aged children eligible for free or reduced-price school meals at $40 per month per child ($120 total) during the summer months to purchase healthy foods with funds on EBT cards. Minnesota will provide eligible students with a one-time summer payment of $120.00 per child on their S-EBT card.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 authorized a permanent, nationwide S-EBT program for eligible families beginning in 2024. The program will be a joint effort between the MN Department of Education (MDE), the MN Department of Human Services (DHS) and MN Information Technology Services (MNIT). 

St. Louis Park Schools is reaching out to families that may qualify for this Summer Benefit. Families that know they receive Free or Reduced Benefits will NOT need to do anything. The S-EBT card will be mailed to you automatically. If you are not sure if you have qualified or need help completing the Free and Reduced Benefits application, please contact the School Nutrition Department at 952-928-6146 or email woelffer.jodie@slpschools.org

Please submit applications by May 15, 2024 to qualify for the S-EBT.

PTO News

Tonight! Free Pizza and Movie!

Come join other PSI families for a free pizza dinner tonight in the middle school cafeteria.  Pizza will be served from 5:30-6 and then we’ll move into the middle school auditorium and watch Encanto at 6:15!  We’ll show the movie in Spanish with English subtitles.  Bring the whole family! 

Staff Appreciation Week Is Coming Soon!

Let's say a big "thank you" to the staff at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School by participating in Staff Appreciation Week! Staff Appreciation Week will be held May 6-10. We plan on showering the staff with special treats, meals, and small gifts throughout the whole week.  Donations for food items are requested here in this Sign Up Genius link.

Please make note of the date and time your donation is needed. There are 75 staff members in the building to treat each day.

Thanks everyone for thinking of our wonderful PSI staff! 

For any questions, please reach out to one of the parent organizers:

Katie (katienewton_2@hotmail.com), 

Melissa (melhoag@yahoo.com),

Molly (mollycarpenter76@gmail.com),  

Beth (ekalpin@gmail.com), and 

Annalise (saza0009@gmail.com)

Carnaval Volunteers Needed



The biggest party of the year is right around the corner.  PSI’s Carnaval will be on May 18th from 12-2:30.  There will be food trucks, bouncy houses, games, crafts and a DJ!  We’ll need volunteers to help things run smoothly.  Sign up for a shift here: PSI Parents: PSI Carnaval 2024 (signupgenius.com) 

Application to Host Now Open!  Amity Intern - Fall of 2024

Each year PSI welcomes eight Amity Interns from Spanish speaking countries who assist our teachers in the K-5 classrooms. Amity interns live with PSI host families one semester allowing both an opportunity for greater language learning and cultural exchange. Please consider hosting an Amity Intern for a semester! We need fall host families for our wonderful incoming interns next year. This is a unique and wonderful experience that can benefit your entire family. Plus, it's a great way to give back to the students, staff and entire community. Want more info? Please check out the FAQs or email us at psiamity@gmail.com.

Ready to sign up?  Email us at psiamity@gmail.com or fill out this application and we’ll reach out to you!