September 18, 2023

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Greetings!

We are off to a great start at St Louis Park High School. September 15th through October 15th, SLP Schools celebrate and observe Hispanic Heritage Month. This year’s theme Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power and Progress in America honors the contributions of our Latino, Latina, and Latinx identifying communities. Throughout the month our community will engage in learning that highlights the brilliance of the Latino community.

Take care, be well, and GO PARK!

LaNisha Paddock

Principal

SLPHS STUDENT TAKES THE STAGE AT STAGES

Student Vivian Nielsen will perform at Stages Theatre Company in the production of Spookley the Square Pumpkin. Please give a well deserved Park congratulations to Vivian. GO PARK!

For more information on tickets for this performance click this LINK.

CONFERENCES

Conferences will take place the week of Oct. 2-6. This is to ensure early connections with students and families regarding student progress. Conferences will be held similar to past years with the exception of Friday, Oct. 6th hybrid conferences.

Teachers will provide their evening availability Monday-Thursday and communicate it to parents via the Student Support App. Friday, Oct. 6th is an asynchronous-conference day for students. High school staff will be onsite from 7:30-3:30 where parents/families will have the option to attend conferences in-person. More information will be coming soon regarding conference sign-up.

Note:

November 17, 2023 Asynchronous Student/Family Connect Day*

March 11-14, 2024 Evening Conferences (Virtual)

March 15, 2024 Asynchronous Conference Day (Hybrid)

April 19, 2023 Asynchronous Student/Family Connect Day*

*Student/family connect days will be structured with opportunities to engage both SLPHS students and families to increase the school-home connection and build a strong & collaborative learning community.

For questions reach out to Alyssa Gardner at [email protected].

STUDENT PARKING PERMIT UPDATE

Starting Wednesday, September 20th -SLPHS staff will start to monitor the student and staff parking lot. Cars without proper permits maybe ticketed.

All students have been notified if they have qualified for a SLPHS Parking Permit for this school year. If you have not received any information either you did not qualify or your information was not on the parking permit list.

To be placed on a waitlist please fill out the form below as staff is working on if we can identify additional student parking spaces.

Remember:

There are a limited number of parking spaces, so SLPHS Parking Passes are on a first-come first-serve basis.

Parking is available two blocks from the High School. If you park in the neighborhood, you could be ticketed by the City.

**Parking passes maybe be sold throughout the school year upon availability.

If you have any questions please reach out to Alonzo Parks at [email protected].

WAITLIST SIGN UP HERE

PARENT DROP OFF & PICK UP INFORMATION

Due to construction and for the safety of all students and families we are asking that all parents/caregivers utilize the 33rd/Georgia entrance to pick up their child during dismissal. This will help eliminate additional traffic on 33rd St. and will also prevent students from running in between buses and across the street to find their families. A map of the parent pick-up directions has also been included. Thank you for your cooperation!

STUDENT & FAMILY HANDBOOK

23/24 SLPHS student and family handbook is now available on the SLP website.

We ask that all students and families to review and sign the acknowledgement using the link in the handbook on page 2.

SLPHS HANDBOOK LINK

PSAT REGISTRATION 2023

10th & 11th Grade Students

PSAT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Why Should You Register for the PSAT? The PSAT is great prep for the SAT & ACT, but it's more than just practice. PSAT scores can qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship Program and other scholarships.

Did you know…the PSAT is now digital. You will use your own chromebook to complete the test.

How Do You Register for the PSAT?

Total Registration Webpage : PSAT Registration

If you’d like to know more about the PSAT exam visit: PSAT

Teresa Petta (Test Coordinator) @ [email protected]

Room A202

952.928.6073

HOME HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC EVENT EXPECTATIONS

For all home High School athletic events where admission is charged:

Any child in 8th grade or below must be accompanied by a paying adult who is responsible for them, their behavior and their whereabouts at the event. The student must be in the bleachers unless with the accompanying adult.

No bags, backpacks or outside food/drink will be allowed in at home football games and there will be no reentry.
All tickets must be purchased electronically, either in advance, or at the event. There will be no cash options available. No refunds.
For football, admission will stop at the end of the third quarter.

Please purchase your tickets here: https://gopark.hometownticketing.com/embed/all

If you have questions, please reach out to Andy Ewald, Athletic Director, [email protected] 952-928-6118

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Celebrates Prosperity, Power, and Progress.

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept.15 to Oct.15, and provides us an opportunity to honor and recognize the significant contributions of Hispanic and Latino people in our society. It is with great appreciation of the resilience, creativity, and innovation of each individual and the gifts they bring to our school community.

PARENT ENGAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PEAC)

Parents and Caregivers, you are such an important part of our high school

community. Please take a moment to review the many ways you can get involvedin one-time or longer-term opportunities.

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 SLP community.

Most pressing needs:

Treats for staff needed for Oct. 3! Thank you to the parents and caregivers who will provide treats for staff on Sept. 19! Our next opportunity is Oct. 3, so please sign up and show your support!

Sketchbooks, safety goggles, beeswax, oh my! Make our staff and students smile with your donation from our Amazon wishlist at Amazon.com!

Learn about the Senior Class Party! Facebook Group | Event

If you are interested in being part of the PEAC — share your graphic design skills to create a new logo and update website content, want to get involved in Staff Appreciation Week in May or help out as needed, please send us a note at [email protected].

Thank you in advance for your help!

PEAC - Parent Engagement Advisory Committee

Roni Falck, Julie Yakes - Co-Chairs

Ben Schein - Treasurer

PREVENT SICKNESS THIS FALL

We want to remind staff and families about the importance of self-care while the flu and covid are present. Help keep our school communities healthy!

Stay home when sick
Wash your hands often and use hand sanitizer
Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze

St. Louis Park Public Schools follows the guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health for when people should stay home.

COVID-19: Students/staff testing positive for COVID-19 should stay home a full 5 days and return to school on day 6 if their symptoms have improved & they have been fever free for 24 hours without taking fever-reducing medication. They should wear a mask through day 10.

Influenza-like-illness: Students/staff with symptoms of influenza should stay home until their fever is gone for 24 hours without taking fever-reducing medication. They should also be feeling well enough to participate in school before returning.

SHOUT OUT LOUD WELLNESS FAIR

We invite St. Louis Park Public School families to join us on Saturday, Sept 30 for a family-friendly event at the Rec Center--ROC in St Louis Park promoting mental health and wellness in our community. This event will run from 11am - 3 pm and is free for all. Watch great entertainment and interact with community organizations. Be sure to stop by the St. Louis Park Public Schools booth highlighting the unique role schools play in promoting mental health and social-emotional wellness. Visit https://shoutoutloudmn.com/ for more information.

VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS