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SLPHS NOVEMBER FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NIGHT FEEDBACK REQUEST | |
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Dear Families,
Thank you for participating in our school events and activities! We value your feedback as we work to improve family engagement and ensure our school meets the needs of all our students and families. Please take a moment to complete this form regarding the November family Engagement Night.
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EXCITING NEWS: THE LINK IS ALMOST HERE! | |
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We are excited to announce that The Link will officially open after winter break!
At the heart of St. Louis High Park School lied an abandoned courtyard. This open space has been reborn as a dynamic three-story learning environment known as The Link. This ambitious undertaking seamlessly integrates with existing structures, offering multiple access points and providing students with state-of-the-art learning spaces, breakout rooms, and an open environment conducive to collaboration.
We look forward to seeing everyone make the most of this fantastic new resource in the new year!
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END OF LATE NIGHT ACTIVITY BUSES | |
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Important Announcement: End of Late Night Activity Buses on Friday Nights out of the High School
Beginning January 2025, the Late Night Activity Buses will no longer be available on Friday nights for High School students. This change comes as part of our ongoing efforts to adjust transportation services to reflect demand and reduce costs.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we make this adjustment. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to David Hanson, St Louis Park Public Schools Transportation Coordinator.
Sincerely,
David Hanson
Emergency Preparedness & Transportation Coordinator
hanson.david@slpschools.org | www.slpschools.org
6300 Walker St. | St. Louis Park, MN 55426
952-928-6016
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Hello families! Here’s a quick yearbook update:
If you missed the November 20th senior photo deadline, we have a final deadline of 12/20. After that date, we will use your student’s Lifetouch photo if they have one.
Baby Ads: We are selling out fast! If you want to purchase a baby ad, do so ASAP!
To submit a senior photo, buy a baby ad, or purchase a yearbook go to: https://hs.slpschools.org/students/echowan
Reach out to Kelsey Hanson (hanson.kelsey@slpschools.org) or Tony VanDenEide (vandeneide.anthony@slpschools.org) with questions.
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CAREER AND COLLEGE CENTER | |
The 2025–26 FAFSA® Form Is Live!
Have you heard the news? The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is available now at fafsa.gov!
Students who plan to attend college, career school, or trade school between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, should fill out the FAFSA form right away to be eligible for as much aid as possible.
The following resources can help students prepare to fill out the form:
Create a StudentAid.gov account (if you don’t already have one).
Learn about the documents you need to fill out the FAFSA form.
Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA form.
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Students and their families may want to use the Federal Student Aid Estimator before filling out the FAFSA form to help them understand their options for funding their journey through college or career school. This tool provides estimates based on the Student Aid Index (SAI) to determine how much federal student aid they may be eligible for.
Getting an estimate only takes 10 minutes or less!
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High School Career Fair at Lino Lakes, MN | |
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March 20, 2025
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Laborers Training Center, 2350 Main St, Lino Lakes, MN 55038
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Join us and learn about Minnesota Laborers Apprenticeship Training Program
• 3 Year training Program
• No College/Tech School Debt
• Earn While you Learn
To Register, Contact:
GARY LARSEN glarsen@ltcmn.org
or DALLAS NUSTVOLD dnustvold@ltcmn.org
Phone: (651) 653-6710
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Minnesota Bilingual Seals and Global Seals of Biliteracy
You can earn college credits through Minnesota Bilingual Seals if you speak, read, and write in languages other than English.
If you are fluent in a language other than English, can read a variety of texts, and can write on various topics related to school, work, and community, this opportunity is for you.
Language proficiency exams in most world languages will be offered at SLP HS to interested 11th and 12th-grade students on February 10-12.
The cost of the exam is $25, or $10 for students with Educational Benefits.
Thanks to a grant, the exams for Somali and Oromo are free.
Please fill out this form by December 13 if you are interested, or contact Hanna Anderson at anderson.hanna@slpschools.org or in room B228
Information Meeting
Wednesday, December 18
During Park Connections
Room C350
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Our Vision:
A future where students of color experience the social, academic, and emotional advantages of being taught by educators who share their cultural background.
Our Mission:
Black Men Teach's mission is to recruit, prepare, place and retain Black male teachers in elementary schools throughout the greater Twin Cities area.
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When a Black man expresses interest in becoming a teacher, BMT provides him with a viable and affordable pathway to thte classroom which is tailored to his specific aspirations, talents, and challenges.
Using a holistic approach that is founded on fellowship and authenticity, BMT strives to support the entire well-being of each Fellow on his journey to becoming a teacher and embracing a lifelong commitment to teaching.
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BMT supports its ment through fellowship programs at the high school level, college level, non-traditional and paraprofessional transitions tot classroom teaching, and holistic support and fellowship for current classroom teachers. Supports include mentorship, college prep, college scholarships, certification and licensure, living stipends, emergency funding, curriculum coaching, and professional development for current classroom teachers including a student loan forgiveness program. | | |
Your donation helps recruit, prepare, place and retain Black male teachers in elementary schools. | | | |
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CHANGE TO CHILL
The holiday season can be a time of rest and stress. Thinking about balancing out tradition and what you really want to do, can be stressful. The important thing to note is that “No.” is a complete sentence. It’s okay to switch things around, honoring your time and doing those things that mean the most to you and your family. On the Change To Chill website, there are a few ways to practice mindfulness, all while enjoying the holidays, for example, practicing Mindful Eating or going for a Mindful Walk can help slow down the holiday frenzy. Check out these practices and others here.
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Caretakers, need to set up your account for PowerSchool or Schoology? Or don’t remember your password? Please follow this link for directions. | |
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PARENT ENGAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PEAC) | |
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Our Parent Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC) Mission:
We partner to create a collaborative and inclusive learning environment for students, families and educators that fosters and embraces the brilliance of the St. Louis Park community.
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Parents and Caregivers, we’re so grateful for you and all that you do to make our community such an amazing place to live and raise our kids. Thank you for making a difference. If you are looking for ways to give back, be sure to check out how you can help the high school community below. If you have questions, want to support one of our initiatives or would like to join the PEAC team, please send a note to slphsPEAC@gmail.com. | | |
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Take a look at our staff Amazon wishlist!
Help our teachers by providing needed items for their classrooms.
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Treats for staff on January 7!
Thank you to everyone for your generosity to support staff with treats. Let's show our staff we care and provide treats approximately every other week.
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PEAC MEETINGS
Be sure to put these PEAC meetings on your calendar - where the Principal team and key department stakeholders will share updates about our school community, culture and activities that impact students – things like academic progress and the good work of our students and staff, equitable learning environment and safety.
- Monday, Jan. 13 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. via Zoom
- Thursday, April 10 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the High School
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Volunteer to have a student shadow you at work no matter the area of business.
In just a few hours, a student can get an idea of the kind of work you do. Reach out to Abby Lugo, our business teacher for the Leadership Development course, to learn more: lugo.abigail@slpschools.org/(952) 928-6183.
If you want to hear from a parent who had a student shadow her, Julie Yakes is happy to chat. Contact her at yakesmail@gmail.com.
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We’re embracing a wonderful year of learning and fun! Fill out this form to get emails directly as needs/opportunities arise. | | | |
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PEAC - Parent Engagement Advisory Committee
Roni Falck, Julie Yakes - Co-Chairs
Ben Schein - Treasurer
Jen Beach - Communications
Anna Mulfinger - Committee support
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Winter Season is here!
Discover fun and inspiring classes, workshops, and experiences for the whole family in our Community Education Winter Catalog! Exciting opportunities for all ages await—physical copies will be mailed to SLP residents in mid-December.
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