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January 9th, 2025

Collectively, we nurture and inspire all learners to thrive socially, emotionally and academically in an equitable and inclusive community. - SL School Mission


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

We are your Partners!

Mr. Clarence Pollock ~

Proud Principal

Mr. Arsenio Richardson ~

Elementary Support Supervisor

Happy New Year!  

My hope and wish for all team members, families and students is a very healthy, safe and prosperous New Year. A year full of new learning activities and challenges for all students in an accepting and safe school community. All are welcome here at Susan Lindgren!  

 

Winter MAP Testing

Winter MAP Testing starts next week for all students in Grades 2-5. This test is taken on the computer in the areas of Reading and Math. 


MAP Reading and Math: January 13 - 17 & January 21 - 23~ Grades 2-5.


Grade 4 - (Cornelius)

MAP Reading ~ Tuesday January 14 and Wednesday, January 15

MAP Math ~ Wednesday, January 22 and Thursday January 23


MAP Make-up Testing: January 17th, 28th & 29th


Student results will be shared during February Family Connections on Thursday, February 13 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM and/or Friday, February 14 from 7:20 AM–3:20 PM. 

 

February Family Connections (Previously called Parent/Teacher Conferences)

Sign Ups will be sent out on Monday, January 27th in a special edition of the Susan Lindgren Communicator, as well as on our school website for your convenience. First Semester Report Cards will be sent home with students in sealed envelopes in backpacks on Friday, January 31.


We could not do the wonderful things we do at our school without all of you and your never-ending support. We are a village and family for all of our 486 learners

 

Your Proud Partners in Learning,

Clarence Pollock

Principal


Arsenio Richardson

Elementary Support Supervisor

Clarence Pollock, Susan Lindgren Principal

952-928-6699 ~ pollock.clarence@slpschools.org



Arsenio Richardson, Susan Lindgren Elementary Support Supervisor

952-928-6660 ~ richardson.arsenio@slpschools.org


Jane Watts, Susan Lindgren Administrative Assistant to the Principal

952-928-6698 ~ watts.jane@slpschools.org


  • No School - Monday, January 20 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holday


  • Thursday, January 23 - Festival of Nations 6:00-8:00 PM (GYM)


  • No School - Friday, January 24 First Semester Grading Day


  • Tuesday, January 28 - PTO Meeting from 6:15 - 8:00 PM (Media Center)


  • Friday, January 31 - Report Cards are sent home is sealed envelopes via student backpacks

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

January Letter Day Calendar

Click Here for the January Letter Day Calendar

January Breakfast and Lunch Menus

CLICK HERE ~ Breakfast Menu

CLICK HERE ~ Lunch Menu

Susan Lindgren Community Highlights!

Thank you very much to Beck and Henry for a wonderful Family Bulletin Board! Getting us excited for Festival of Nations Family Night on Thursday, January 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00 PM (GYM)

I love Kindergarten Students!

Mr. Pollock

Jennifer Vaillancourt, Literacy JEDI ~ Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 


"A person who won’t read has no advantage over one who can’t read." —Mark Twain

Winter 2025 Youth Enrichment Programs

Questions? Contact Kelleen at obrion.kelleen@slpschools.org or 952-928-6399


Art Memes Drawing Class

Unleash your child's inner comic with Young Rembrandts' cartoon drawing classes! Watch them master the art of exaggeration and facial expressions in our "Cold Faces" and "Dad Expressions" lessons. 

Fridays, Jan. 17-Mar. 7 (No Class Jan. 24 and Feb. 14)

2:15-3:45 p.m.

Grades K-5

$140


Scent-sational Art with Kidcreate Studio

Come for the pretty pineapple printmaking, but stay for the sweet citrus scent! In this class, we'll draw, paint, sculpt, and more, but we'll do it all with a very special twist—these SCENT-SATIONAL works of art all smell as sweet as they look!

Wednesdays, Mar. 5-26

2:15-3:15 p.m.

Grades K-5

$99


Theatre: Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast

Join Graceful Monsters ETC for a yummy adventure as we act our way over Potato Mash mountain, through Broccoli Forest and across an ocean of soup, all to get to the maple syrup in the back of the fridge! 

Wednesdays, Jan. 22-Feb. 26

2:15-3:15 p.m.

Grades K-2

$125


Grandmasters of Chess

Each class students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into their chess games.

Mondays, Jan. 27-Mar. 24 (No Class Feb. 17)

2:15-3:15 p.m.

Grades K-5

$145


YEP Easy Science Club

Discover the wonders of science by joining Easy Science Club! This hands-on club introduces young learners to simple, fun experiments and activities that spark curiosity and excitement about the world around them.

Thursdays, Jan. 30-Mar. 20

2:15-3:30 p.m.

Grades K-2

Sliding Scale: $59/$29/$39/$49 (All price points offer the same experience and we ask you to pay the price your family is able to.)


YEP Lego Club

YEP Lego Club is for students in Grades K-3 who love spending their time building Lego creations. We will have weekly challenges to inspire students! 

Tuesdays, Jan. 28-Mar. 18

2:15-3:30 p.m.

Sliding Scale: $29/$39/$49/$59 (All price points offer the same experience and we ask you to pay the price your family is able to.)

PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)

Festival of Nations

This is the last week to sign up to participate in this year's Festival of Nations in a few weeks on January 23rd!  


This is a great opportunity to share your family's culture with our community, and it's less work than you think!  


1) Connect with your children on their heritage and your family culture via discussions with family members, old pictures, family recipes and easy internet searches! 


2) Make a simple presentation with a $30 gift card from the PTO: get trifold board and other materials to add pictures and facts, bring artifacts from home, prepare a family recipe or native dish. Dress the part for extra fun! Trifold boards as low as $3.99 at Target: Target Tri-fold boards


3) Watch your kids proudly represent your culture to our community!  We will have an hour of booth visitation and Q&A for the first hour in the gym before the music/ entertainment begins and the students can enjoy the event!


Sign up here by Friday and regardless, we'd love to see you as a guest or participant on January 23rd!  


Sign Up Here!

Co-Chair for Book Fair Needed!

Our February book fair is right around the corner and we are still in need of a co-chair for this event to help it run smoothly! Duties would include helping with setup and sharing of shifts, etc. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please email Sarah! sarsun@gmail.com

SLP District News and Updates

National Day of Racial Healing in St. Louis Park

 This program is an opportunity for children, teens, neighbors, and community members to learn about each other’s diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. All are invited to participate in the community conversation facilitated by high school students in St. Louis Park. 

The program is free for all ages. Soup and light refreshments provided. 

Please register in advance at bit.ly/SLPDRH2024 or scan the QR code

Make Your Voice Heard: Take the Community Survey on the Strategic Plan



St. Louis Park Public Schools sees, inspires and empowers each learner to live their brilliance. As our world continues to evolve, our roadmap to enhance the lives of our students, staff and community members needs to evolve too. 


That is why the district has decided to embark on a redesign of the strategic plan. A strategic plan is a comprehensive framework that outlines an organization’s long-term vision, mission, and goals, serving as a roadmap to guide decision-making and resource allocation.


In addition to hearing from staff, we want to hear from community members to help guide our work and ensure that each voice has a chance to be heard. Your voice is important and we want to hear from you! 


Take the Community Survey

Learn more about the strategic plan process


Discover What 6th Grade at SLP Has to Offer! Online Info Night on January 30



Discover what's in store for your 6th grader! Join us on January 30 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for our virtual 6th Grade Information Night. Meet the principal, interact with teachers, and explore the 6th-grade curriculum. 


Don't miss this chance to get a comprehensive overview of the upcoming academic year. Find out more at ms.slpschools.org/incoming-6th-grade-families. We look forward to seeing you!"