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UPCOMING...
- April is Arab American Heritage Month
- April 24: Administrative Professionals' Day
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA's) in the morning:
- April 12--Science for grade 5
- April 17 and 18--Reading for grades 3-5
- April 24 and 25--Math for grades 3-5
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April 11, 2024
Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:
It has been great to have our students back from spring break! There were so many smiling (and some tired) faces on Monday!
Our fifth grade students will take the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA's) in science tomorrow, Friday, April 12 from 8:15-10:00. Our students in grades 3-5 will take the (MCA's) for reading next Wednesday and Thursday. The following week, our students in grades 3-5 will take the MCA in math on Wednesday and Thursday. These state assessments measure student achievement (and growth in math and reading--for fourth and fifth graders) related to the Minnesota State Standards. Again this year, all students take the tests at the same time (approximately 8:15-10:00) on Chromebooks. These, and many other formal and informal assessments, help inform us of our students' learning.
At 1:45 today, we will participate in the Severe Weather Drill during MN Severe Weather Awareness Week. With all of our routines (and drills), we talk with students about the importance of knowing what is expected to be able to create a safe and caring learning environment so each student can learn.
Thank you for being members of our community. Take care, and see you soon!
Corey Maslowski, Principal
Kelsey Clark, Elementary Support Supervisor
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Meet the PSI Staff
In this section, we will be featuring some of our amazing PSI Staff so the community can get to know every adult in the building better, as we all work together to support all students at PSI!
This week we want to introduce you to our newest PSI Staff member. Macall Brix is the new Administrative Assistant to the Principal!
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All Kids Bike Program
Our kindergarten students got a big surprise this afternoon! Thanks to a generous donation from HDR, we received 24 bikes through the "All Kids Bike Program." See here for more information. Working with Sr. Watkins and Sra. Huss, our students will have the opportunity to learn and practice bike riding skills and bike safety in physical education class! It was a fun afternoon; ask your child about it! We are grateful for the support and generosity!
See photos here.
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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).
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Elders' Wisdom, Children's Song Celebration on May 6
The fourth graders are busy preparing for our Elders’ Wisdom, Children’s Song community celebration. This project incorporates community, history, education, and celebration through storytelling, song, and spoken word. Each fourth-grade class interviewed an elder from the community and is now writing a song inspired by the elder’s life story. Mark your calendar to join us on Monday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the SLP Middle School for this exciting event! Contact Sra. Wieber with questions (wieber.kimberly@slpschools.org).
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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.
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AIPAC Community Celebration
The American Indian Parent Advisory Committee invites community members to join in celebration on April 20 from 2-6 pm. Please join us for an event filled with games, food, and music! There will be drumming, dancing, food, and games! Sign up at slpschools.org/aipaccc
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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.
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
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St. Louis Park High School Theatre Presents Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling April 19-21
Steel Magnolias is a dramatic comedy centered around six southern women and their relationships that bloom within the local beauty salon. Set over 2 years in the late 1980s, the play follows Truvy, the sassy and strong salon owner; Annelle, her anxious new assistant with her fair share of secrets; Miss Clairee, widow of the former beloved mayor who has become quite the public figure herself; Ouiser, the town curmudgeon with a warm heart; Shelby, a young woman with health issues who’s ready to take risks to live her life; and M’Lynn, who will protect her daughter at any cost.
Due to construction at the High School, all performances will be held at the Middle School Performing Arts Center, located at 2025 Texas Ave S. Performances are April 19 and 20 at 7:00 pm and January 21 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens, and free with student ID for all SLPHS students. Please purchase tickets at gopark.hometownticketing.com/embed/all.
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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
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PSI Yearbook Order Deadline - April 19th!
Last chance to order the 2023-24 edition of the PSI Yearbook! Order online at Order Yearbooks | Lifetouch Yearbooks (yearbook ID code is 3271924). Cost is $16.75/book. Order deadline is April 19, with yearbooks delivered towards the end of the school year. Order now so you don’t miss out!
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PSI Family Pizza and Movie Night
Come together with other PSI families for a fun family evening on Thursday, April 25th, We'll meet in the middle school cafeteria for a free pizza dinner at 5:00 pm and then move into the middle school auditorium to watch Encanto at 5:45. All family members are welcome!
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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!
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