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January 29, 2024

IMPORTANT DATES

SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT

READ INFO. LETTER

STUDENT REGISTRATION

Class Registration for the 2024-25 school year- informational letter for grades 9-11.

DO YOU WANT TO PURCHASE A BABY AD IN THE YEARBOOK FOR YOUR SENIOR?

Here’s how:

Go to slpechowan.org
Click on Baby Ads
Follow the directions to submit your baby ad!
You can select either ⅛ or ¼ page size
NEW DEADLINE: January 31st!

Contact Kelsey Hanson,

Echowan advisor, with any questions.

hanson.kelsey@slpschools.org

slpechowan.org

To be eligible, young people must:

Live in the city of Minneapolis
Be 14-21 years old by June 20, 2024
Be eligible to work in the U.S. by June 20, 2024
Not be in college (PSEO is OK)
Meet family income guidelines or other criteria

Contact for more questions: Kara Mueller

mueller.kara@slpschools.org

Encourage youth to apply to Step Up today for paid summer internships!

We are excited to offer another great summer of Step Up paid summer career experiences, where youth will be able to earn money, get real job experience, gain confidence and explore great careers!

Application closes on February 14! Acce ss youth application here.

Pre-College Programs Carleton

Please see these links for information on pre-college programs at Carleton for rising juniors and seniors (Class of 2025 & 2026). Financial Aid is available. Program alumni consistently report that the experience helped them feel more confident about attending college, what kinds of majors to pursue, and how to navigate the college search/application process.

Website:

https://www.carleton.edu/summer/pre-college/

Quick Overview Video: h ttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/ss5SzVlz4IE

1-2 Page PDF Program Flyers: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1T4FmxEY0byItzxIIswuT6TUZV2r7PDCL?usp=drive_link

Parent FAQs attached or here (Spanish Translation included): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m5I9moEFQfVfCmLuPWdQS0DyKbb9xjAM/view?usp=sharing

CAREER PATHWAYS MEETING

ALL ARE INVITED to attend the Career Pathways meeting on Friday, February 9 from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at the High School.

What is Career Pathways?

We work with St. Louis Park Schools staff, community members and the Career and College Readiness Center to help support and ensure meaningful and relevant pathways for all students as they develop through their high school career and prepare for life beyond SLPHS.

Current Pathways:

If you have expertise in any of these pathways or the following areas, please consider attending to check us out!

Expertise in Electric Relay Control, Pneumatics, AD/DC Electrical; help Engineering staff lead Mark Miller develop 8 week curriculum lessons for level 3 Engineering
Communications Lead
Fundraising / Grant writing

We hold 3 full group meetings annually. Remaining meetings for the 23/34 school year are Feb 9 and Apr 26. Each of the 4 pathways (above) can also meet at additional times to build action plans.

Some successful collaborations we've helped build and lead:

1) Certified Nursing Assistant program

2) Career Fairs (careers, summer employment, etc)

3) Various field trips and site visits for students

4) Networking events

And much more!

Come check us out! It's a great way to get involved, network and help every student find success beyond their time at Park. Questions: Contact Kara Mueller at mueller.kara@slpschools.org or Julie Yakes (612-210-5196) or Dan Albright (952-836-7962)

Executive Board:

Dan Albright

Jermiah Cherwin

John Hacker

Steve Koering

Kara Mueller

Barb Nelson

Brent Olinger

Julie Yakes

AROUND THE SCHOOL

Escape the Vape Video Challenge Returns for 2024

Students in Minnesota to participate in e-cigarette PSA video contest

The Escape the Vape Video Challenge, a youth vaping prevention video contest, is back for 2024. Minnesota middle and high school students are invited to create and submit a 30-second public service announcement (PSA) video to educate their peers on the dangers of e-cigarette use, also known as vaping. Submissions will be entered into a competition for cash prizes for both students and their schools.

The Escape the Vape Video Challenge is a collaboration between a broad group of Minnesota organizations who are working to reduce youth e-cigarette use. The objective of this video contest is to engage youth to use their voices and inform their peers about the dangers of vaping. Last year, students in middle and high school submitted 350 PSA videos. This year, there will be a re-submission period for youth who submit a video that does not align with the guidelines.

Minnesota Youth can learn more about the Escape the Vape Video Challenge and submit their video at mnescapethevape.org.

Key Contest Dates

February 1, 2024 - Video Submission Opens (Students will have the month of February to finalize and submit their videos)
February 29, 2024 - Video Submission Deadline
April 22, 2024 - Finalists Announced
April 22 - May 3, 2024 - Public Voting
May 7, 2024 - Winners Announced

About the Escape the Vape Video Challenge

WILD TICKETS

Google Form Link to Purchase Tickets

Purchase Wild tickets and support our upcoming St. Louis Park HS 10th grade trip to Japan in June 2024. Tickets are $50 each. All profits go directly to the travelers on our Japan trip. Questions? Email Emma Engebretson (engebretson.emma@slpschools.org) with any questions!

Parent Consent Form

BLOOD DRIVE

3 Ways to sign up:

Click HERE
Scan the QR code
Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Orioles

GET INVOLVED WITH PEAC

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.

Parents and Caregivers, we’re here to help make connections to volunteer opportunities and ways you can show your support that will make a difference for our high school community. We hope you find something that fits what you are looking for. And if not, let us know what you are interested in - we’ll see what we can do! If you have questions, please send a note to slphsPEAC@gmail.com.

WAYS TO HELP

GRATITUDE NOTES TO TEACHERS AND STAFF

There’s something about writing and receiving gratitude notes that makes everyone feel good. We encourage you and your student(s) to send a note (or two) to a teacher or staff member this week (and keep ‘em coming for weeks to come!). Email addresses can be found in PowerSchool or you can send handwritten notes to the school’s office.

SEND THE PEAC YOUR STUDENT AND PARENT SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

Big or small, these moments matter to us all. If you are comfortable to share, take a moment to send a quick email to slphsPEAC@gmail.com and let us know what comes to mind. The PEAC will share these stories with the St. Louis Park high school staff to remind them of the important work they do.

HELP TO DONATE TREATS FOR TEACHERS

The PEAC delivered coffee, muffins and treats to staff last week, and we’re hoping to do more for teachers and students. If you’d like to contribute to future deliveries, please Venmo the PEAC at @SLPHS-PEAC.

DONATE GIFT CARDS TO THE SUNSHINE PLANNING SQUAD

The high school’s Sunshine Planning Squad plans fun activities that build wellness with staff. Please consider donating one of the needed 25 $5-$15 gift cards that will be shared with staff in upcoming activities. Please use this Sign Up Genius to indicate if you can help out.

ATTEND THE FINAL COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL!

When: March 4, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.

Where: High School front office

Why: It’s your opportunity to spend time with Principal LaNisha Paddock—she’ll

share updates on timely topics and you can bring your questions.

LET'S KEEP THE FUNDRAISING GOING FOR THE SENIOR PARTY!

FINAL PEAC MEETING

Mark your calendar and attend our final PEAC meeting of the school year on April 16 (7:00 - 8:00 p.m) in person at the high school. Here’s where you can get important updates from the Principal team and key department stakeholders.

If you are interested in being part of the PEAC, we’d love to have you join the team. Please send us a note at slphsPEAC@gmail.com.

Thank you!

PEAC - Parent Engagement Advisory Committee

Roni Falck, Julie Yakes - Co-Chairs

Ben Schein - Treasurer

Jen Beach - Communications

DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS

Latino ECFE - Free Classes!

Come play and meet other families in our community! Central Early Learning Center is offering a FREE Latino ECFE class for children ages 0-4. Parents and children come and play together in the gym, sing songs, and make art! Parents separate for a short time to talk about child development with a parent educator and an interpreter while the children stay with teachers for more fun!

Click here to register

or call 952-928-6777.

Tuesdays from 12:30-2:00 p.m.

6425 West 33rd St. | St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Phone: 952-928-6100 | Fax: 952-928-6113

hs.slpschools.org

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