March 19, 2021
Important Websites for High School Families
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1: From the Interim Principal
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Greetings SLP Parents,
Our second evening of conferences is Tuesday, March 23, and there are many open appointment times. All families were sent a link on March 12 from “HS Student Connections@ slpschools.org” to sign up for virtual conferences. In case you couldn’t attend on Thurs., March 18, you have another chance to talk with your student’s teachers. We hope you will join us virtually from the comfort of your own home.
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- If your student must miss class (both online or in person) due to illness, appointments or other reasons, please call the Attendance Line at 952-928-6045. If possible, please clearly spell your students LAST NAME.
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If your student was marked absent but attended class (either in-person or online), please have your student email their teacher to make the correction. More Attendance Guidelines.
On April 12, all students who have opted to attend school in person will attend all classes four days a week. As we transition to that day, here are some things you need to know:
Starting Monday, March 22, we will be teaching our regular 7 period day and Park Connections.
We will no longer be having synchronous and asynchronous classes every other day; instead, we are embedding synchronous instruction and asynchronous work time within each class period.
Distance learners may stay on the Zoom link the entire period, but each teacher will let distance learners know when they are able to jump off the link and work independently, while in-person students work within the classroom.
If you do not wish to have your student attend school in-person, 4 days a week, starting April 12, you may move your student from In-Person learning to finish out the year as a Distance Learner (Cohort C), by completing this form-CLICK HERE FOR FORM or for any questions contact KIKI CHRISTENSEN at christensen.kirsten@slpschools.org no later than Friday, April 9, 2021.
Distance Learners(Cohort C) families who would like to move to attend school in-person will be reviewed on a case by case basis and will begin on April 12th. Contact KIKI CHRISTENSEN at christensen.kirsten@slpschools.org no later than Friday, April 9, 2021.
In addition, for both these transitions, we will be following the new guidance regarding physical distancing. From page 21 of the Safe Learning Plan of 2020-2021 provided from the MN Department of Education, it states, “For middle and high schools only: Scholars must maintain six feet of physical distance from one another throughout the school day whenever feasible; when six feet of distancing cannot be met, a minimum of three feet of physical distance between students must be maintained.” In most classrooms, we will be unable to keep scholars 6 feet apart when attending 4 days a week.
Enjoy this beautiful weekend and Stay Safe!
Kindly,
Wendy Loberg
Interim Principal
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2: Parent Engagement Advisory Committee Information
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Final PEAC (Parent Engagement and Advisory Committee) meeting of the year is this
Tuesday, March 23 from 7-8 p.m. via Zoom.
Current Agenda:
Transition plan to 4 days a week in person
Career and College Readiness Resources
Parent engagement opportunities
All parents and guardians are welcome as we work on ways to continue to offer support and collaborate with our amazing administration to build an ever better SLPHS! Hope to see you Tuesday.
Julie Yakes and Lauren Weiser - PEAC co-chairs
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3: Congratulations Nordic Skiers
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Congratulations to Olivia Etz, Elizabeth Kniser, Victoria Schmelzle, Hanna Wisley, Max Gohman, Danny Shope and Danny Walsh on competing at the MSHSL Nordic Ski State Championship meet on 3/11 and 3/12 at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, MN. Seven skiers qualifying for the State Championship is a record for SLPHS. Go Park!
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4: Congratulations to Park Boys Swimming Team
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Congratulations to the Park boys swimming team on their outstanding performance last Saturday at the Section 6AA championship meet. Here are some highlights:
Med relay: Hayden Zheng, Connor Coleman, Hiro McKee, Ben St Clair (finished 2nd at sections)
200 IM: Hayden Zheng (won sections, defending state champ)
100 Fly: Hiro McKee (finished 4th at sections, first time making state)
100 Free: Ben St Clair (finished 3rd at sections, first time at state)
500 free: Andre Barajas (finished 3rd at sections dropped 13 seconds, first time at state)
100 Breast: Hayden Zheng (finished first at sections, current MN high-school record holder)
400 free relay: Ben, Hiro, Connor, Hayden (new team record time of 3:14.96)
Good luck to those swimmers who advanced on to the State Championship meet at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center this Friday, March 19th - Go Park!!
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5: DECA compete at STATE & Advance to Internationals
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DECA Students Compete at STATE & Advance to INTERNATIONALS
Congratulations to James Vournakis, Natashia Johannes, Emma Amon, Daniel Goldenberg, and Koby Davis. They represent the top 8 in their competitive events at the State Career DECA Conference.
The following students will be advancing on to the virtual International Career Development Conference in April where they will be competing against the best from across the globe.
Emma Amon- Professional Selling
Koby Davis- Business Services Marketing Series
Daniel Goldenberg- Quick Serve Restaurant Management Series
Good Luck! Let's bring home some glass SLP DECA!
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6: Girls Track & Field Season Information
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The 2021 Girls Track & Field Season begins March 29th.
All athletes must be registered prior to any practice/participation
Voluntary Practices the Week of Spring Break, March 29-April 3rd.
Voluntary practices are limited to working out with the Distance Team....anyone is welcome to participate but registration is required prior to practice/participation. Prepare for outdoor practices and workout distances
of 2-5 miles.
Official Team practices begin Monday, April 5th @ 3:30 pm....registration is required prior to practice/participation
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7: Ultimate Frisbee Club Information
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Ultimate frisbee is a dynamic fast-paced sport that combines many aspects of football,
basketball and soccer, played on a field with a frisbee. SLP Ultimate Frisbee is a club
sport, with boys and girls teams. The season runs April-June, with games once a week
and practices four days a week. No experience is necessary to play; we’ll teach you
everything you need to know!
Want to learn more? Email a coach or DM our Instagram to get on the email lists.
Girls' Instagram: @girls_crush_ultimate Boys' Instagram: @oc_ultimate
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8: Empty Bowls 2021 is virtual
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This is our 20th anniversary for the STEP celebration and fundraiser. STEP is an amazing and vital resource for our families and the community and it is responding to unprecedented need. There are many ways to help, from buying soup from local partners or bidding on pottery in the silent auction. There is also a program that will air next week on Park TV. Please check out the website attached. Thank you!
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9: School Nutrition Meal Pick Up
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Meal pickup schedule:
- Mondays & Wednesdays 11:45am-12:45pm
Breakfast and lunch is available for students in the building daily.
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10: MCA for Sophomores and Juniors begin after Spring Break
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MCA Math - 11th Grade - Wednesday, April 14
MCA Reading - 10th Grade - Wednesday, April 21
MCA Science - Biology - Primarily 11th Grade - Wednesday, April 28
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11: Questions/Concerns about your child's chemical use?
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St Louis Park has recently entered into a relationship with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. What started as grant-based support has turned into them still supporting the schools in surrounding communities. They are providing a Chemical Health Educator and Prevention Specialist to us at SLPHS. Cindy Doth has the ability to meet with students and families.
Appropriate students to receive support meetings with Hazelden Betty Ford Staff:
- Chemical use and related mental health issues impact daily functioning
- Social, recreational, employment, or educational difficulties
- Interpersonal relationships deteriorating
- Home life disrupted
- Repeated offenses with substance use other than nicotine
- Self-identify as having difficulties with substances
- Involvement in legal system
- Substance use and involved in sports (in or off season)
- Parent expresses concerns
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12: Open Forum with Lauren Buxton, Social Worker
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You're invited to an Open Forum with Lauren Buxton, Social Worker on Tues night of conferences. Are you concerned about how your student is coping this year? Worried about their return to school, or continuing in Distance Learning? Want to know the resources that are available for support? Please come! Two sessions are offered. 4-5pm and 5-6pm. See the links below:
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13: Non Traditional Academy (NATA)
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Non Traditional Academy (NTA)
NTA is a cohort of students who take math, science, English, and social studies together in a co-taught classroom. We are looking for students who would love and thrive in a nontraditional schooling environment that is centered around student-chosen interdisciplinary curriculum, community work, portfolio/holistic grading, and large group discussion/accountability. NTA is only available for seniors.
To learn more about NTA, watch this video.
Applications for NTA are due by Thursday, March 25th. Click here to apply.
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14: Join a PSEO Information Session
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PSEO means:
* Taking college classes while still in high school.
* No tuition for classes.
* Earn high school and college credit.
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If you are interested in applying to a College's PSEO Program, you MUST attend one information session.
Please scan the QR code OR click this link.
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15: Junior Students & Families
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Even in a distance learning/hybrid format, we have Post-Secondary representatives, Career Options, Virtual Campus visits, and Informative Recordings that are and will become available.
These options host live or recorded zoom meetings. This is a great time to learn about:
Different post-secondary institutions.
Different Career Programs.
Virtual tours opportunities.
** this is a live link that will update throughout semester two **
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16: HVAC Industry Work-Based Learning Opportunities
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17: Tree Trust Summer Employment Information
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Feel free to contact Jolene, the Outreach Coordinator, with questions via email at jolene.rotich@treetrust.org or phone (612)718-5053.
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18: Who can get their covid vaccine now?
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Minnesotans age 16 years and older who meet the following criteria:
Phase 1b Tier 2 populations include:
- Minnesotans with specific underlying health conditions: Sickle cell disease, Down syndrome, those in cancer treatment or immunocompromised from organ transplant, oxygen-dependent chronic lung and heart conditions (COPD & CHF)
- Targeted essential workers: Food processing plant workers
- Minnesotans with rare conditions or disabilities that put them at higher risk of severe illness
Phase 1b Tier 3 populations include:
- Minnesotans age 45 years and older with one or more underlying medical conditions identified by the CDC
- Minnesotans age 16 years and older with two or more underlying medical conditions*
- Minnesotans age 50 years and older in multi-generational housing
- Essential frontline workers: Agricultural, airport staff, additional child care workers not previously eligible, correctional settings, first responders, food production, food retail, food service, judicial system workers, manufacturing, public health workers, public transit, and U.S. Postal Service workers.
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Attention EMPLOYERS and JOB SEEKERS
Are you looking for employees or work? St. Louis Park High School is a member district of MPLS Chamber and together we are hosting a Virtual Job Fair for our community!
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20: Upcoming Listening Sessions with Superintendent Osei
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Upcoming Listening Sessions with Superintendent Osei
To hear stakeholder perspectives, Superintendent Osei is hosting Listening Sessions over the course of this school year for students, parents/guardians, and staff to better understand the impact of the implementation of the District's educational delivery models.
April 5 | Students | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Zoom Link
April 20 | Parents/Guardians - English | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Zoom Link
April 20 | Parents/Guardians - Spanish | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Zoom Link
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21: News from Health Services
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A Message from Health Services Regarding COVID-19
In an effort to keep our community’s COVID-19 spread down, the District will continue to follow guidelines set in place by the Minnesota Department of Health. Although COVID-19 rates are decreasing, Hennepin County continues to have high levels of community transmission (defined by the Minnesota Department of Health as greater than 10 cases per 10,000).
Students should not come to school if they are ill or if anyone in their household is ill. The District continues to follow a 10 day isolation period for individuals with illness symptoms and a 14 day quarantine for those exposed to COVID-19 or exposed to an ill household member.
We ask that student illness symptoms are reported to the school health office: 952-928-6108. Health office staff will review exclusion guidance and determine isolation and/or quarantine dates. The illness exclusion document that is used in our schools can be viewed here.
Free COVID testing locations can be found here.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students, staff, and community safe.
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