Collectively, we nurture and inspire all learners to thrive socially, emotionally and academically in an equitable and inclusive community. - SL School Mission
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St. Louis Park Public Schools sees, inspires, and empowers each learner to live their brilliance in an environment that centers student voice and experience to create racially equitable learning that energizes and enhances the spirit of our community. - SLP School District Mission
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Mr. Clarence Pollock ~
Proud Principal
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Mr. Arsenio Richardson ~
Elementary Support Supervisor
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As we fall back with the time, the weather is starting to get colder. The layers will start to pile on, and that is usually when our lost in found explodes. Please write your child's initials or names on tags, so it can be more manageable to sort through.
Congratulations to Mrs. Swan's son on winning the high school soccer state tournament. Joining Mrs. Stefonowicz and Mrs. Cowan as other teachers whose child also won high school state tournaments in the last couple years.
Your Partner in Learning,
Arsenio Richardson
Elementary Support Supervisor
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Students will always go outside unless the regular temperature is below 0 degrees or the windchill temperature is -10 degrees or below. We will watch the temperature to keep our students safe.
We are always in need of gently used or new winter gear, especially waterproof mittens/gloves.
If you are in need of winter gear, please contact our Social Worker Michelle Bryant at bryant.michelle@slpschools.org
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- Tuesday, November 19th - Kindergarten Talent Development Science Night 4:45 - 5:45 PM
- Wednesday, November 20th - Parkway Pizza Family Dine Out Fundraiser
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No School - Wednesday, November 27th - Friday, November 29th- Fall Break
- Thursday, December 5th - Family Engineering Night with the Works! (More Information coming)
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No School - Friday, December 6 - District Professional Development Day
- Wednesday, December 18th - Parkway Pizza Family Dine Out Fundraiser
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No School - December 23 - January 3 ~ Winter Break
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School Resumes - Monday, January 6
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No School - Monday, January 20
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No School - Friday, January 24
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TD ~ Kindergarten Night
From Ms. Meg Schauer Grades K-2 TD Teacher
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Susan Lindgren Community Highlights
The love of Music!
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Jennifer Vaillancourt, Literacy JEDI ~ Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Weekly Quote:
Never forget, grandchildren, that we must always see all other people as human beings, worthy of respect.” ― Joseph Bruchac, Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two
Family Resource:
Availability of books at home during childhood may be related to improved late-life cognitive abilities and to slower cognitive decline, independently of education and lifecourse factors, such as health, lifestyle, and socioeconomic indices
(Weinstein et al., 2021, p. 280).
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SLP High School Theater Department ~
Donuts With Dorothy!
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Calling all kids ages 2-12!
On Saturday, November 23 at 11:00 AM the St. Louis Park High School Theater Department will present a shortened version of the musical, The Wizard of Oz, followed by snacks with the cast and crew in the new high school cafeteria. Additional activities include: face painting, behind-the-scenes demonstrations, and photo opportunities.
Tickets are limited, so buy yours now.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Based on the stories of L. Frank Baum, the musical portrays Dorothy’s journey over the rainbow and through the land of Oz to discover that, truly, there’s no place like home. This version, adapted by the Royal Shakespeare Company, features the original music from the 1939 film.
Performances are November 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 7:00 pm and November 16 and 23 at 2:00 pm. All performances will be held in the St. Louis Park High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and senior citizens, and free with student ID for all SLPHS students. Purchase tickets at https://gopark.hometownticketing.com.
Our special “Donuts With Dorothy” performance will be on Saturday, November 23, at 11:00 am. We will present an abbreviated version of the play, followed by snacks with the cast and crew in the new High School cafeteria. Additional activities include face painting, behind-the-scenes demonstrations, and photo opportunities. This event is suitable for ages 2-12. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are limited, so buy yours now.
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PTO ~ (Parent Teacher Organization News)
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School Spiritwear store extended to November 20!
We are keeping the spirit store open a bit longer in case you missed it the first time! This is a great place to snag holiday gifts and some new SLP gear! And remember- Susan Lindgren PTO will earn a portion of proceeds from items purchased from BOTH the SLP page and the Susan LIndgren page! Shop here: www.parkprints.com/slp-susan-lindgren
| Please check out this week's PTO Newsletter below for some important updates! | |
SLP District News and Updates
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STEP Toy Drive
In December, STEP provides new toys and Target gift cards to St. Louis Park Children. Registration for this program is November 18-December 9.
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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
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The Mayor for a Day Essay Contest is back to find out!
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.
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Submit online – students can enter their essays into this online form and submit them directly.
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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.
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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.
What does a mayor do anyway? Find out more!
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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
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