Talent Development Grade 3-5 Art Exhibit

Stop by Sra. Wieber's classroom (#117) during Connect Times (Feb. 16 & 17) to enjoy a stroll through the Talent Development art gallery. Featured art includes 3-D sculptures inspired by Charles McGee, complementary color monsters, one-point perspective drawings, and ink prints inspired by Alma Thomas.

Media Center OPEN during Connect Times!

Any overdue books at home? Want to check out a few extra books for your child? Feel free to stop in the media center during your family connect time on Thursday evening or Friday. 

Parent/Teacher Connect Times - February 16 & 17

Contact the teacher directly if you have questions, need help signing up, or if you need to change your sign-up. We look forward to connecting with you today and tomorrow!

PSI Drama Club Performs ¡El Grunch!

The Drama Club is preparing this year's musical. This year's show is a variation of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, in which a student attempts to sabotage the school play. Will the Grunch be successful, or will the show go on?

All PSI students will see the show on Wednesday, February 22 at a school assembly.

Families are invited to attend the shows at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, February 24, or Saturday, February 25. Both performances will be at the SLP Middle School. There is no charge to attend. Shows will be in Spanish with some translation into English.

Raising Readers Event on March 1

The St. Louis Park Public Schools Central Early Learning Center is pleased to host a Parent Education evening titled Raising Readers on Wednesday, March 1st from 6:30-7:30. Dana Strahnson, St. Louis Park librarian, will share some tips and strategies for emergent readers. All are welcome. 

Zoom Link: https://slpschools-org.zoom.us/j/83691657114

Central Early Learning Center - 6300 Walker Street, St. Louis Park - Door 3

Public Housing Opportunities

in the City of SLP

The St. Louis Park Housing Authority is opening our two, three, four, and five bedroom public housing waiting lists on February 21, 2023 at 10 a.m. and closing March 2, 2023 at 4 p.m. Click here for the public notice with more information. Applications will be accepted online only at https://www.waitlistcheck.com/MN1945. Applicants must meet income and occupancy requirements to apply. For helpful information about properties with affordable rents in St. Louis Park, click here. The announcement is posted on the St. Louis Park Public Housing Program page and the HousingLink website.

Feb. 22 is School Bus Appreciation Day

Governor Walz announced that February 22, 2023 is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! The 35 W bridge will be lit up in “school bus yellow” to commemorate the day and school bus drivers across Minnesota will receive a declaration letter stating the Governor’s appreciation for their good work.

Our partners at Park Adam Transportation have the important job of safely transporting students to and from school each day. Drivers are some of the first people who interact with students each day and their engagement is essential to starting the school day off strong. Please take a moment to share your appreciation with school bus drivers next week!

Kids Place School Age Summer 2023

Kids Place provides exceptional child care options for working families.



As part of St. Louis Park Public Schools, we share the district's mission to provide children a safe, nurturing environment that energizes and enhances the spirit.

K-8 Lacrosse Clinic - March 3 - 6:00-8:00 pm

Enjoy 2 hours of lacrosse practice, drills, techniques, and game play with SLPHS Girls Lacrosse coaches and players! Each player will gain more knowledge and understanding of the sort with one-on-one coaching. Equipment can be provided if needed. Just bring a mouth guard and water. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

This clinic is a fundraiser for the HS team to help fund youth coaches and end-of-season scholarships for players to play during the off season.

Click HERE for more information. Please direct questions to: ksauter1@vt.edu

PSI Amity Intern Host Family Opportunities for 2023-24!

The Amity Intern Program is now accepting applications for Fall and Spring 2023-24 Host Families!

• Hosting duration is 4-5 months.
• Families provide a bedroom, meals and some transportation. Separate bathroom is not needed.  
• Interns ride the school bus with your student(s).
• Students benefit with additional Spanish language in the home.  Entire family benefits from cultural exchange!
• PSI depends on families to support the Amity Intern program by hosting, so every student can benefit in the classroom.
• Interested and want to learn more?  Email us at psiamity@gmail.com or visit: https://psiparents.com/amity-program/
• Ready to apply?  Fill out the application today! https://forms.gle/zShwkwPpaN3x2vsQ9

Check out our interns at a Super Bowl party hosted by Emily and Joel Barker. Thank you, Barker Family!

Thank You PTO Volunteers!

THANK YOU to all the teachers, Amity interns, parents, and community members who volunteered at the Science and Imagination Fair and at Math Night! These community events would not have been possible without your support.

A special thank you to the following PTO Leadership Teams:

• Science and Imagination Fair: Nate Young, Kevin Russell, Justin Gondeck, Josh Fitzpatrick, Jessica Straalsund and Jose Schimming



• Math Night: Brittany Roeser and Viviana Rivas.

5th Grade Yearbook Baby Photos - Due March 1

Fifth Grade parents, your child's baby/toddler photo will be featured in this year's yearbook as we get ready to send these babies off to Middle School. Please send one of the following:

1. High resolution jpeg image sent to psiyearbook@gmail.com; Please put your child's name and classroom teacher in the subject line.

2. Hard copy photo labeled on the back with your child's name and classroom teacher. Send an envelope to school marked "Yearbook"; Turn into the office or have your child give it to their teacher. Photos will be returned to you before the end of the school year.

All submissions due by March 1, 2023. 

Order your PSI Yearbook Today!  

The 2022-23 edition of the PSI Yearbook is on sale now! Order online at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ (yearbook ID code is 3271923). Cost is $15/book. Order deadline is March 31, with yearbooks delivered towards the end of the school year. Do it now before you forget!

SLP Hennepin County Library - FREE CLASS February 21!

The St. Louis Park Hennepin County Library is offering a free class on Tuesday, February 21 from 4:00-5:00 PM on finger crochet and finger knitting for kids in grades 3, 4, or 5. Space is limited. Sign up using the registration link. 

https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/63b6fb7aae399e2f00a5235b