November 7, 2024

Dear Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School Community:

We hope to see many of you "under the lights" at tonight's PTO-sponsored Family Fun and Fitness Night at the St. Louis Park High School Football Stadium from 6:00-7:00. It's always a great community time to have fun together!

On Monday, our students participated in a mock election during physical education class. Thanks to our staff and volunteers for helping provide this experience to learn more about the voting process and to vote.

Thank you for sharing your children with us, and thank you for being members of our community. We are grateful for each of you.

In partnership,

Corey Maslowski, Principal

Megan Paulis de Rangel, Assistant Principal

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 work together to support all students at PSI!

This week we want to introduce you to one staff that is new to PSI this year. Libby Dominguez is our Social Emotional Learning Specialist (SEL). We are so happy to have her! Please help us welcome her to the PSI Community, and join us at the PTO meeting on November 21 to meet Libby.

Somos Uno Latinx Family Group

It is time to register for the PSI Drama Club! 

Who: Students in grades 3-5

When: Drama Club started on Monday, November 4, but there is still time to sign up. 

Please note: The Monday group is at capacity. There are still openings in the Thursday group.

What else: The cost is $75.00.

And: Please look at the calendar to be sure that your child can attend all rehearsals and performances before committing to this activity.

How: Use this link to register.

Registration will close on Thursday, November 14.

Contact Sra. Wieber (wieber.kimberly@slpschools.org) with questions or for financial support, we don't want this to be a barrier.

November A-E Day Calendar

School District News

Superintendent's Parent and Community Advisory Committee

The superintendent is seeking parents and community members that represent SLP’s student demographics to advise on students’ experiences in an effort to ensure that the district is meeting our stakeholders needs while staying relevant to current educational research. We are seeking 8 parents and 5 students to be a part of this group. If you are interested, email communications@slpschools.org.

A Mayor for a Day Essay Contest is Back!

To enter, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders can answer the prompt, “What would you do if you were mayor for a day?” for a chance to win $100 and recognition in Minnesota Cities magazine.

The deadline for submissions is Dec. 13. Students and parents/guardians can submit essays via an online form, a PDF email attachment, or through the mail. Winners only will be notified in early January. Some cities may provide additional local recognition for participants.

How can you submit your essays?

There are three ways to send us your students’ essays.

• Submit online – students can enter their essays into this online form and submit them directly.
• Print and Mail – you can print this document for students to handwrite their essays and then mail them in to 145 University Ave. W, Saint Paul, MN 55103.
• Email as an attachment – students can type their essays into the fillable PDF, save the document, and then email the finalized PDF to mayorforaday@lmc.org.
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What does a mayor do anyway? Find out more!

Complete the Budget Listening Session Survey

Your input matters! We’re inviting everyone to participate in the Budget Listening Survey, where you can share your thoughts and priorities to help shape our district's financial planning. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and every response brings us closer to creating a more inclusive, responsive budget. Whether it’s for supporting classrooms, enhancing programs, or maintaining facilities, your insights are essential in making impactful decisions.



Complete the survey

SLP’s Commitment and Expectations During Election Season



We'd like to remind our entire school community that regardless of the outcome of this election, our commitment to supporting students and families remains steadfast. 

We are here to provide consistency, structure, and a supportive learning environment that upholds high expectations. Our strategic priorities and dedication to empowering each learner to live in their brilliance guide our progress as a school community. We will continue to welcome, inspire, and encourage each student every day.

Read more

PTO News

Family Fun and Fitness Night: Tonight!

Join us at the St. Louis Park High School Football Field for a night of outdoor fitness and fun! This event is always a big hit! We will be under the stadium lights Thursday evening, November 7th from 6:00-7:30pm. This event is for all PSI families, there will be organized activities and a chance to move and be active in the beautiful fall weather. Be sure to bundle up!

There will be no access to bathrooms or water fountains at this event. Please bring a labeled water bottle if needed. In the event of poor weather, a cancellation notice will be posted to the PTO website and PSI Parents Facebook page.

PTO In Person Meeting

Join us on Thursday, November 21st from 5:45-6:30 PM in the PSI Media Center for our in person PTO meeting. Learn about our PTO, and members of our Student Support Team will share tools to help foster growth mindset with children. Childcare will be provided!

Urgent Request: Application to Host an Amity Intern - Spring of 2025!

Please consider hosting an Amity Intern this spring.  A unique and wonderful experience that can benefit your entire family. We have a wonderful group of interns this year that are so excited to be working with our children. It’s a great way to give back to the students, staff and entire community.  Want more info?  Contact us at psiamity@gmail.com.

Ready to sign up?  Go to psiparents.ptboard.com, click Amity Interns to find the Host Family application.  Fill yours out today! 

Thanks for considering this amazing opportunity!

Your Amity Coordinator Team,

Steve Kalpin

Darlene Kuykendall

Kelly Marinello

Kevin Russell