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March 4, 2024

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Greetings SLPHS Community!


We are thrilled to share some exciting news about our school's academic achievements over the past year. Here are some key highlights from our school year 22/23 MCA testing data:


Mathematics:

  • Participation in math increased by an impressive 12.9%.
  • Math proficiency witnessed a 2% increase, moving from 44% to 46%.


Reading:

  • Reading participation increased by an outstanding 23.4%.
  • Reading proficiency experienced a remarkable 12% increase, reaching a commendable 57% from the previous 45%.


SLP HS MCA Proficiency:

  • In Mathematics, our high school surpassed the state’s proficiency level by an impressive 10%.
  • In Reading, SLP HS, shone a proficiency level 5% higher than the state average.



These accomplishments reflect the dedication and collaborative efforts of our students, teachers, and the entire school community. As we celebrate our progress, we remain committed to fostering an environment that encourages continuous learning and growth. As we head into the spring 2024 testing season, we want to encourage students to participate in the upcoming MCA tests. Increases in participation provide accurate data to inform our instructional practice.


Take care, be well, and GO PARK!

LaNisha Paddock

Principal


IMPORTANT DATES

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

HOPKINS-PARK BOYS LACROSSE


Captains Practices have Started. All are welcome!

Schedule

PRACTICE

Starts April 1st

REGISTER

Jason Mestemacher

612.990.9992

SPRING CONFERENCES


Spring Conferences are scheduled for the week of March 11th-15th. Each teacher will have availability for virtual conferences across the evenings of Monday, March 11th to Thursday, March 14th. On Friday, March 15th all students will be engaged in digital learning from home, and teachers will have in-person and virtual availability from 7:30am-3:30pm. 


Conference sign-ups will open on Tuesday, March 5th. An email will be sent out with the link to sign-up for conferences for each of your students’ teachers.

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT DAY


SAVE THE DATE!


Friday, April 19th will be our spring Family Engagement Day. We are welcoming families into the SLPHS Activity Center to engage with our various departments in activities that demonstrate what students are learning.  More detailed information will be forthcoming.


Planning for the school year 24-25 Family Engagement Event(s) are underway.  Based on family feedback, SLPHS will be providing evening opportunities.  GO PARK!

MARCH 6TH - ACT ASYNCHRONOUS/DIGITAL LEARNING DAY GRADES 9, 10, & 12

GRADUATION FLAG ANNOUNCEMENT

Graduating class of 2024!  Please complete the Google form using the QR code below so your nation's flag can be represented at Graduation.  Review the list of flags already included before submitting.  GO PARK!

AROUND THE SCHOOL

2024 HS Summer Credit Recovery


Credit Recovery provides an opportunity to make up missed high school credits in a condensed, yet flexible and alternative way for St. Louis Park students. 


Dates: June 10 - June 28, 2024 (*No school June 19th)


Times: 8:30 am - 11:30 pm and 12:00 - 3:00 pm (lunch provided) M - F


Location: St Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave S, St Louis Park, MN 55426



Please look for the HS Credit Recovery Registration on April 22, 2024!

SLPHS DIGITAL CITIZEN ACADEMY

Each month through the 6425 and Schoology, lessons will be published at the beginning of the month. You can find all the lessons on the SLPHS Student Digital Learning Support under the SLPHS academy.


Each lesson will include the standards from the ISTE Standards and well as the MN ELA Standards


This week’s lesson for the SLPHS Digital Citizen Academy lesson Writing a Formal Email, including the parts of an email and how to clearly convey your ideas.

This is the second lesson in the SLPHS Digital Citizen Academy. The purpose of these lessons are to expose students to different aspects of being a digital citizen with self paced lessons that can be facilitated by students, families, and teachers. 

VOTE


Click here to vote for Book Madness Round of 16 by Tuesday, March 12th

MEDIA CENTER

Caretakers, need to set up your account for PowerSchool or Schoology? Or don’t remember your password?

Please follow this link for directions.

Alison Tsuchiya Theiler

Media Center Specialist

tsuchiya.alison@slpschools.org

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’ve turned the calendar to March and have just a few more months of school in front of us. Please spend a few moments on the opportunities below to find ways to participate in our high school community. If you have questions, please send a note to slphsPEAC@gmail.com.

WAYS TO HELP

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!


Don't miss out on this great community event to support our Class of 2024 Seniors @ Steel Toe🧡🖤🧡🖤


Drinks, Raffle, Snacks, Bingo, Lucky Shamrock Draw, Opportunity to purchase Senior Park Apparel & Socialize with our Community including Senior Parents & Guardians.

Scan QR code or click here to register.

https://form.jotform.com/240377168408158

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.

WINTER DANCE


Decorating for the winter dance was so much fun. Thank you to our parents and staff who helped make it so special. Check out these photos!

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

SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH UPDATE


  • Finalist interviews on March 13: Finalist interviews will begin at 3:30 p.m. at Central Community Center in Room 21. The interviews and deliberations are open to the public, live-streamed, and posted on Youtube for 30 days. We will post a link online to submit online community feedback on finalists prior to the interviews. The lone candidate will be announced the evening of March 13.



  • STORiole Pop-up shop (SLP merchandise) at March 2 and 13 meetings: The DECA STORiole is a student-run entrepreneurship that sells SLP clothing and accessories. There will be a variety of items for purchase. Cash, cards and tapless payments are accepted, or can be purchased online at The DECA STORiole. Clothing is produced by students or is purchased through minority or women-owned vendors. 


Superintendent search updates are posted several times each week. Read all updates. 

In the Loop: Construction Update

View updates from Knutson Construction and St. Louis Park Public Schools about construction projects in the school district. February highlights include project milestones and progress for the High School, Central Community Center, and Data Center.


Fun Fact:There will be roughly 5000 square feet of brick installed at the new SLP Data Center. That is equivalent to the size of the SLP High School Main Gym Basketball Court!



View the construction updates webpage.

In the Loop: SLP Construction Newsletter


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

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


hs.slpschools.org


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