Important Information for High School Community

October 3, 2022

Greetings!

I hope you enjoyed the long weekend!  Last Friday our commUNITY of educators continued their learning by engaging in dialogue around restorative practice and culturally relevant instruction.  As lifelong learners we spent the day reflecting on our impact as we provide instruction to our young people.  Our focus is to provide students access to instructional opportunities where they are valued, seen, and heard throughout the content, whether English, math, or the arts.  We are excited to share our learning with our SLPHS students.

Take care, be well, and GO PARK!

LaNisha Paddock, Principal

Help decorate for the Homecoming dance on this Saturday, 10/8.  We’re looking for a few more volunteers from noon - 2:00 pm to set up and decorate the High School Field House.

Please sign up if you can to help make this a great night for the kids!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054da4ac2ea1fb6-help

Thanks for all you do!  Go Park!

SAVE THE DATE! 

Mark your calendar for the first PEAC meeting on Tuesday November 1 from 7-8pm.  Watch for more details in 6425 in the coming weeks.

Congratulations to the following orchestra students on being selected to the Metro West All-Conference orchestra festival. 

Chiara Collinet-Adler, junior, violin

Owen Winecoff, senior, violin

Mae Turman, junior, violin

Emily Foster, junior, violin

Jack Kottke, junior, cello

Kateri Trebnick, freshmen, viola

Hanna Lipschultz, sophomore, violin

Lucas Collinet-Adler, freshmen, violin

Arun Ferran-Sapatnekar, sophomore, violin

See one of their performances here

Nine of Park’s top band students traveled to Chanhassen High School on Wednesday, September 28th as a part of Metro West Conference’s All Conference Band. There they rehearsed all day with Professor Luckhardt from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. They learned and performed five pieces, 60% by female and BIPOC composers, in a very successful concert at 5pm that same day.

Please join Mr. Schmitz and the band department in congratulating Elena Colacci (flute), Abby Baudhuin (bass clarinet), Isaiah Klepfer (alto saxophone), Sebastian Tangelson (baritone saxophone), Isaac Israel (trumpet), Greta Gabel (horn), Rose Huse (horn), Jonah Schultz (trombone), and Julia Lorenzen (percussion). Max Przdedziekci, Matthew Plant, Ale Coronado (all percussion), and Allison House (trombone) were also eligible but not selected due to the size of their instrument’s section.

We invite all St Louis Park Public Schools families to join us on October 7, 2022 for Homecoming. 

• 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 game. The student must be in the bleachers unless with the accompanying adult.  
• No bags, backpacks or outside food/drink will be allowed in. No reentry. Please remember there are no cash ticket sales and no refunds. 
• Admission will stop at the end of the third quarter.

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

Homecoming Week is here!

The Student Council and the TouchDown Club have been working hard to make this year’s homecoming week a total blast!

Parade 

Friday, October 7th, 4:30 pm

All school clubs and activities are welcome and encouraged to participate in the parade. It will begin in the long lot of the high school and use the immediate block around the school, ending at Central Community Center for a tailgate party hosted by the Touchdown Club! Plan to be in place no later than 4:15 pm. 

Sign up here!

 Here we go again!

Come feel the beat from the tambourine at our

2022 Homecoming Dance! 

Saturday, October 8th, 7 pm to 11 pm



Students must follow all school guidelines and expectations. Doors will open at 6:30 pm and you must arrive at the dance by 8:00 pm. There will be no re-entry. Students may not bring outside food or drink. 

To bring a non-SLP guest, students must have a guest form signed and turned in by Wednesday, October 5th to the main office. Forms available in the main office. Ticket sales close at 5 pm the day of the dance.

Dress code: Casual dance - come as you are!

Click to purchase

Homecoming Royalty

They have been chosen! Please vote for two Homecoming Royals between Monday, October 3rd and Wednesday, October 5th. The Royals will be announced during the Pep Fest on Friday, October 7th. Royalty are expected to walk in the parade!

Vote here!

Questions about anything Homecoming related?

Reach out to Axel A, Katelyn H, Micah D, or one of the advisors,

Kaelyn Dagon - dagon.kaelyn@slpschools.org

Emily Rennhak - rennhak.emily@slpschools.org

Valerie Weaver - weaver.valerie@slpschools.org

Family Fun and Food Trucks at Homecoming

All residents, families and alumni are invited to join together for this year's Homecoming events! There will be a student parade, food trucks from 5pm - 7pm in the parking lot behind the stadium, photo opportunities with the Oriole, and the football game vs Holy Angels with kickoff at 7pm.

Come join the fun!

Check out our new Frequently Asked Questions section on the transportation webpage to answer important questions like:

• Can my child’s friend ride home with them on the bus? 
• Who do I call if my student lost something on the bus? 
• Why can't a bus stop at my home even if it drives right by it? 

Visit the Transportation webpage and click on Frequently Asked Questions for more questions and answers.

A recording has been provided below, if you were unable to attend the Virtual Family Night on the evening of September 28th.  Please reach out to the main office if you have questions 952-928-6100.

Virtual Family Night 10-12

ATTENTION SENIORS AND PARENTS 

Senior photo submissions are required for all seniors. 

If you have submitted a photo before September 13th, it will not be in the yearbook, as that file has been deleted, and you must re submit. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing your beautiful faces! 

1. go to https://www.httpswan.com 

2. press the submit senior photo button 

3. Enter user ID: 0t3B4mmCQBJoRfFDjKhujjw 

4. Submit a photo!

A Direct Admission Opt out email with form was sent to students and their contacts on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. 

Here is a link to the Direct Admission Opt out information and form.

Watch your emails for your Direct Admission Letter the 2nd week of October!

St. Louis Park High School is participating in a Direct Admissions pilot.  In early October 2022, seniors who are on track to graduate will receive personalized communication, co-signed by SLPHS and the Office of Higher Education, that lists all participating Minnesota colleges and universities they are proactively admitted to. Students must then complete a FREE admissions application for each of the colleges and universities they are interested in attending. All participating colleges and universities are waiving application fees as part of the Direct Admissions pilot.

Direct Admissions Student Fact Sheet

How to pay for college AND discussing it with your Student.

WHEN: Oct 11 @ 7 pm

WHERE: Zoom webinar

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Use this link to register in ADVANCE.

The two scariest parts of the college process are figuring out how to pay for it, and then having that conversation with your student.

It is shocking how few parents/guardians have talked about how they are going to pay for college, either between themselves and/or with their students. Given the cost of college today, this is highly irresponsible at best, if not downright dangerous.

We will provide an overview of how to develop a philosophy and budget for college, and education on how different student loans and scholarships work.

Join national expert Cozy Wittman to learn valuable tips on one of the most important decisions -- and purchases -- you will make in your life. This is a must-see for parents with HS students in grades 9-11.

Reserve your seat today!

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

We are excited to have you join us for this great information! 

Kara Mueller, Career & College Coordinator, St. Louis Park High School

Need help understanding the college application process and financial aid options for college? Attend free virtual sessions for high school students and families offered by a collaborative of financial aid experts starting September 27. All sessions will have interpretation in Spanish, Somali and Hmong. 

For session dates, topics and to register, visit bit.ly/readysetfafsa. Contact tpribnow@ecmc.org with any questions.

Parents want the best for their children and teens. That means helping them with homework, encouraging their hobbies, and … talking about sex and relationships! During Let’s Talk Month each year, young people and parents are encouraged to communicate with one another about sexuality. -Planned Parenthood

The Annex Teen Clinic wants to provide parenting adults, caregivers, and trusted adults with two opportunities to grow their understanding of how to have conversations with the young people in their life around sexuality!

About the virtual workshops: Please note these workshops are identical.

Research shows that parents and caregivers have the most influence on their child/children during early adolescence. This is a perfect opportunity to have conversations with your child around sensitive topics like sexuality, sex, and relationships. During this workshop, you will grow your knowledge about sexuality, learn tips and tricks to having these conversations with your child/children, and expand your confidence in engaging in these important topics with your teen.

After you attend a workshop, you will receive a family fun box! The family fun box was curated by Annex Teen Clinic parent educators to promote open communication and connectedness with parents and their teens.

October 19th

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parents-as-sexuality-educators-how-to-start-the-conversation-tickets-411288323447

October 26th

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parents-as-sexuality-educators-how-to-start-the-conversation-tickets-411288363567

Attend the Minnesota National College Fair 

The National College Fair is back for an in-person event October 5-6, 2022 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. 

Register Here

Check out the new books in the Media Center! Click on the title for a description.

As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow  

     Inaugural Ballers   

 Only Pieces

  Kings of B’More

 Game of Strength and Storm

Students, did you and your caretaker sign the Digital Learning Device Agreement?  If not, please return your Digital Learning Device Agreement For Students and Caregivers signed by the student and the caregiver to the Media Center if you received a paper copy. You can also  go online to PowerSchool to fill out the forms. 

To fill out the form online go to the Parent Portal:

1. Select the student you wish to register along the top
2. Select the Student Registration Icon on the left side
3. Agree to the terms and conditions
4. Select Begin Forms

Have any books you are not reading anymore? Return them to the media center! 

Reminder, loaner Chromebooks are only given to students that need to have their device repaired. The Media Center will not check out loaner Chromebooks to students just to use for the day. We will not checkout a loaner Chromebook if a student forgot their device at home.

Students! Do you have any book recommendations for the media center? Please fill out this form to let us know!

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



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