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December 5, 2024

IMPORTANT DATES

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

CAREER FAIR

- November 21

Thanks to the SLP Business Advisory Board for hosting a Career Fair during lunch.

Students were able to speak with people representing local businesses and find out what they do!

SCHOOLWIDE UPDATES

NEW METHOD FOR REPORTING STUDENT ABSENCES BEGINS MONDAY

Coming in December: New method for reporting student absences!

Starting Monday, December 9th, St. Louis Park High School will be updating its attendance procedure to make it more convenient for parents and guardians to excuse students. While the attendance line at 952-928-6045 will remain available, parents and guardians will be able to report student absences by emailing hsattendance@slpschools.org.

This change will replace the Google form, which will be deactivated on December 9th. Please ensure that emails come from a parent or guardian's email address listed in the student’s contacts in Powerschool. This update will streamline the attendance process and align with the attendance reporting methods used by our other schools in the district. We appreciate your cooperation in adopting this new system.

SENIOR PICTURES DEADLINE EXTENDED

Hello families! Here’s a quick yearbook update:

If you missed the November 20th senior photo deadline, don’t worry! You have a one-month extension. We have a final deadline of 12/20. After that date, we will use your student’s LifeTouch photo if they have one.

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.

FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE

Chickenpox is an infection that causes a blister-like rash, itching, tiredness, and fever. Most children recover without any problems, though complications can occur. Individuals who are pregnant or who have a weak immune system are at higher risk of having serious disease and should contact their health care provider right away if exposed.

The Minnesota Department of Health recommends varicella vaccine as the best way to prevent or reduce symptoms of the disease. See information fact sheets below.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the high school health office at 952-928-6109, or the Minnesota Department of Health at 651-201-5414 or at Health.ChickenpoxInfo@state.mn.us.

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Contact info: Angela Hansen, RN at SLP high school 952-928-6109

END OF LATE NIGHT ACTIVITY BUSES

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.s lpschools.org

6300 Walker St. | St. Louis Park, MN 55426

952-928-6016

AROUND THE SCHOOL

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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.

PARENT ENGAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (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 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. And a special thank you to Anne Lindell, Jordana Lewis, Katie Newton and Joe Lindell for creating and delivering goodie bags for staff!

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.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP

Treats for staff on December 10!

Thank you to everyone for your generosity to support staff with treats through much of the fall.

Next up is December 10. Let's show our staff we care and provide treats approximately every other week.

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.

Take a look at our staff Amazon wishlist! Help our teachers by providing needed items for their classrooms.

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Share your gratitude with teachers.

It’s always a good time to say thank you! You can find teacher emails on PowerSchool.

We’re embracing a wonderful year of learning and fun! Fill out this form to get emails directly as needs/opportunities arise.

PEAC - Parent Engagement Advisory Committee

Roni Falck, Julie Yakes - Co-Chairs

Ben Schein - Treasurer

Jen Beach - Communications

Anna Mulfinger - Committee support

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

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