64 SECONDS to Learn Up To 25 THINGS about St. Louis Park High School
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May 13, 2021
Important Websites for High School Families
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1: From the Interim Principal
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Hello SLPHS Families,
Graduation planning is in full swing for the Class of 2021.
I am thrilled to announce that with the announcement of Governor Walz’s plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions across the state by July 1 and with the announcement allowing 100% capacity at outdoor venues, we are able to host 3,000 guests at our Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, June 8. That means, each of our 371 graduates will receive 8 tickets for their family and friends. Tickets will be distributed with caps and gowns.
The bulleted points below provide essential information for families of our seniors. Each senior and their family will be given additional information about graduation and end-of-year procedures by Tuesday.
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Special Note:
Seniors who are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to move to distance learning for the last two weeks of school. We do not like to quarantine any student, but we especially would not want a senior to miss their graduation ceremony due to quarantine requirements. If your family makes the decision to do this, please call Kiki Christensen at 952-928-6102.
As Superintendent Osei recently communicated, “St. Louis Park Public Schools will continue to follow a 14-day quarantine period. Per the CDC and MDH, a 14-day quarantine continues to be the safest option.
There are options to reduce the quarantine period in certain situations, however, those that follow the shortened quarantine (7 or 10 days) need to stay 6 feet away from others and monitor their symptoms through day 14. With no social distancing in the elementary schools and 3 feet (when possible) in the secondary schools, this IS NOT A VIABLE OPTION IN SLP and we will continue following the 14-day quarantine protocol.
Following CDC and MDH guidance and working together, we can stop the spread of COVID-19 so that all students can participate in end-of-year events and keep our community healthy and safe.”
Kindly,
Wendy Loberg
Interim Principal
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2: NTA Program Information
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Our NTA program, which is a school-within-a-school model that serves 12th grade students, learned how to do home writing and culinary skills this past week. In the Home Wiring photo, from left to right, are Cynthia Bjornrud Vasquez, Alenea Green, and Carter Johnson. In the Culinary Skills photo, from left to right, are Jocelyn Herrarte Navas, Nayeli Tinoco Vasquez, and Andrea Revolorio Beltran. |
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3: Strength and Conditioning: Save your Spot
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Pre-Registration is NOW AVAILABLE for the 2021-2022 S&C session that will begin June 14th. Registration will cover the athlete through the summer and all of next school year.
Please use this link to save your spot for the summer. Sessions are filling up fast! Once the formal registration portal is available, you will receive an email with the link.
About S&C:
Strength and Conditioning is a year-round program designed to support Oriole athletes both in and off-season. This program is a complement to an athlete’s sport skill training and specifically targets growth in the areas of strength, speed, agility, mobility and injury prevention. The program is carefully coached to keep all athletes safe while they work toward achieving their athletic goals.
This researched based approach will prepare athletes for sport in the safest way possible while under the supervision of coaches and in consultation with athletic training staff. Workloads will be carefully monitored and progressed appropriately for all athletes.
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4: School-Issued Devices Collection
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Instructional planning for the 2021-2022 school year is underway. The collection of school-issued Chromebooks, iPads, mobile hotspots and associated chargers prior to the last day of school is essential to ensure digital tools are available for learning at the start of next school year.
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5: Thank you School Nurses and Health Office Staff
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Wednesday, May 12 is National School Nurse Day and St. Louis Park Public Schools would like to acknowledge and thank our school nurses and Health Office Staff for all they do to support the health and learning of children every day |
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6: High School Choir, Band, & Orchestra Presentation
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The High School Choirs, Band & Orchestra members will be presenting Christopher Tin's "Calling All Dawns" next Friday and Saturday, May 21 & 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the Field House. This is the same piece a number of Choir students performed at Carnegie Hall with the composer, Christopher Tin, conducting in his Carnegie Hall debut in 2019. The 12 song work explores universal themes of Day/Life; Night/Death; Dawn/Rebirth, with 17 soloists and chamber orchestra. Song texts are in Swahili, Japanese, Mandarin, Portugese, French, Latin, Irish Gaelic, Polish, Hebrew, Farsi, and Sanskrit. Masking, 6' distancing, and record keeping of seat assignments will be required. A free will offering at the door will help defray costs of the Choir's Tour & Competition in Hawaii during 2022. Support your classmates in this inclusive experience!
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7: Need a Gift For Your Senior?
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Hello seniors, students & families,
For Business Innovations, we are selling Grad Grams - gifts available for seniors to receive!
Grad Grams are a total of 7 items/packages which you, any student, family member, or staff, can purchase for a senior to receive on June 2nd. These items consist of a note for $1, a cookie-gram (chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, and double chocolate) and a note for $2, a flower and a note for $2, a photo booth experience for $5, a Fun in the Sun package for $10, a teddy and balloon for $10 (or include a rose for $12), or a dozen roses for $25.
These are purchasable with cash, card, or check, and you can purchase one for a senior here.
Happy Graduation!
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8: Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Information
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ALL AP EXAMS ARE IN PERSON; IN SCHOOL EXAMS
This has been the expectation since last Fall.
EXAMS RUN THROUGH JUNE 4
Some AP Exams are still being administered in a paper/pencil format. However, this year College Board, the company that runs AP testing, added a digital format for some of the exams. The schedule can be found on the High School web page. https://www.slpschools.org/domain/637
All AP exams given at St. Louis Park High School are intended to be in person exams. This includes the digital exams.
We also strongly recommend students take digital exams on school issued Chromebooks. Students who do not currently have a school issued chromebook can check one out for the exam by signing up for Mrs. LaPray’s office hours. slp.studentsupporttime.com
Students who would like to cancel their exam may do so prior to 11:59pm on May 27 or their exam day whichever comes first. The $70 base fee for the exam will be refunded.* Please go to Total Registration to cancel the exam and receive a refund. https://user.totalregistration.net/student/login.php
*This is a one year exception to the College Board no cancellations rule
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT(AP) - DIGITAL EXAMS - SPRING 2021
IT’S CRUNCH TIME!!!
Digital Exams will be taken at school on School issued Chromebooks.
Students who do not have a school issued chromebook may borrow one for their exam(s)
See Mrs. LaPray during office hours* to check one out.
You must log into the AP Digital APP that has been installed on your school issued Chromebook and finish the Exam set up.
You must complete the set up 1 to 3 days prior to the exam if you intend to test!
You must be in your seat by the check in time. (Listed below)
Late arrivals will not be allowed to test.
AP United States History - Wednesday, May 19 - 10:30am CST
AP Psychology - Thursday, May 20 - 2:30pm CST
AP Environmental Science - Thursday May 27 - 2:30pm CST
AP European History - Wednesday, June 2 - 10:30am CST
AP World History - Thursday, June 3 - 10:30am CST
*Office Hours can be found on slp.studentsupporttime.com
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9: School Nutrition Meal Pick Up
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Meal pickup schedule for distance learners:
- Mondays & Wednesdays 11:45am-12:45pm
Breakfast and lunch is available for students in the building daily. All meals are free for all students.
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10: Career & College Readiness
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DEADLINES approaching for Earn and Learn Opportunities!
Work Based Learning (internships (paid/non paid), pre-apprenticeship) are opportunities for the student to be paid while learning and experiencing an industry. In addition students WILL receive high school credit, and some offer early college credit.
We currently have the following opportunities:
3. Youth Data Analyst Internship with SLPSchools Assessment, Research, and Evaluation team - Application (ages 14 and up)
4. Also, check out the Job Board on the Career & College Site!
Do not let transportation be your barrier! If these opportunities are what YOU want, we will work together to resolve transportation concerns. Contact Mrs. Mueller with any questions: [email protected]
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11: Added PSEO Information Sessions
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12: Booster does of meningococcal vaccine for 11th & 12th Grade
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Minnesota law requires that all students get vaccinated against certain diseases or have a legal exemption on file to enroll in school. Students entering 12th grade for the 2021-2022 school year need to have documentation, or a legal exemption, for the booster dose of meningococcal vaccine. Most children received the initial dose of this vaccine when they entered 7th grade.
Teenagers and young adults are at higher risk for meningococcal disease. This booster dose is important to make sure they are fully protected through their highest-risk years. Anyone can get meningococcal disease, but college freshmen living in dorms are at increased risk and should get vaccinated. If your 12th grader has not gotten the booster and they are going off to college, please get them scheduled for it.
A person with meningococcal disease may become seriously ill very quickly. Antibiotics can treat meningococcal infections, but often can’t be given soon enough to help. If you plan to seek legal exemption for this booster, please do so before the start of the school year, as documentation needs to be submitted to the health office. If you need exemption information, the immunization form is available on the MDH website (www.health.state.mn.us/people/immunize/basics/imzform.pdf).
Should you have concerns about costs, ask your child’s healthcare provider about low-cost vaccinations or contact Central Clinic at 952-993-1100.
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