Important Information for High School Families
October 10, 2021
Message from Principal Paddock
Greetings SLPHS!

Tomorrow we will observe Indigenous Peoples Day. This day is in honor of those that inhabited the lands of St. Louis Park and the St. Louis Park community. On this day we celebrate the traditions and histories of our indigenous communities. I am grateful to be a member of a school community that is committed to racial equity and inclusion. A community where all members are acknowledged, valued, seen, and heard. Below I have included the Land Acknowledgement recently adopted by our SLP School Board. I hope you have time to reflect on the land we now inhabit and take time to celebrate our indigenous brothers and sisters.

St. Louis Park Schools Land Acknowledgement:
We are gathered on the land of the Dakota and Ojibwe peoples. I ask you to join me in acknowledging the Dakota and Ojibwe community, their elders both past and present, as well as future generations. St. Louis Park Public Schools also acknowledges that it was founded upon exclusions and erasures of many Indigenous Peoples, including those on whose land this school district is located. This acknowledgement demonstrates a commitment to dismantling the ongoing legacies of colonial power and the district’s desire to support the ongoing work of local Indigenous communities to thrive in our schools.

Take care, be well, and GO PARK!

LaNisha Paddock
Principal
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day- Monday, October 11
St. Louis Park Public Schools stakeholders are invited to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 11. This virtual event will feature Michael Charette, a member of the Red Cliff band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. Charette, also known by the name Baapi Waagosh, meaning "Laughing Fox" in the Anishinaabe language, will share stories and play traditional Native American flute music.
 
Click here to join the Zoom anytime between 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 11.
Career & College Readiness:
Echowan Information
After you purchase a yearbook, you will receive an email within 24 hours saying that your ad is ready to be created.

Return to balfour.com and login with the username and password that you created at your yearbook checkout. You will then be able to upload your materials there. There will be specific directions informing you about how many characters you will be able to use in the ad.
Picture Retakes Cancelled
Picture retakes have been cancelled because the original pictures are still processing and will not be ready for retakes on October 14. We are working with Lifetouch to find a date to reschedule. Please follow 6425 Newsletter for updates.
Dungeons & Dragons
Join Now!

St. Louis Park High School students wanting to play D&D after school come to room A305 Mondays and Thursdays for some fun Table Top Role Playing Gaming. New players, experienced players, and game runners are all welcome.

Email questions to ruzek.dan@slpschools.org
German Club
Kicked off this year with the Gummibär-Olympics. 
 
In four events, German students competed to build the highest Gummibär tower, run the fastest while balancing Gummibären on spoons, build catapults to launch Gummibären the furthest, and finally prove their knowledge of Gummibären. All in German! 
 
The prize? Gummibären, of course!
LGBTQIA+
Groups are confidential – 
You are excused from class.

Students who are Questioning are welcome – 
anyone who identifies is welcome.

Schedules available on Ms. Nelson’s door in the 
Student Services Office. Please see her if you have any questions.
MAP (NWEA) Information
MAP(NWEA) Math Test for Freshmen and Sophomores Will take place October 18-20, 2021 
The MAP Math test will be given to Freshmen and Sophomores as part of Science classes during the week of October 18. 
We will be using class time to administer the exams. Using classes to administer the exam allows students an opportunity to take their time on the exam without having to worry about missing a class. 
To learn more about testing, see the High School Website under Assessment Research and Evaluation. 
Opt out forms are available on the District Website and can be returned to Jami LaPray, Assistant School Assessment Coordinator at the High school. Lapray.jami@slpschools.org
AP Exams Information
Discount Pricing for AP Exams ends October 15 Advanced Placement (AP)* Exam Registration 
Both steps must be completed before November 12 to be successfully Registered! 

STEP ONE: Exam Registration must be completed through https://myap.collegeboard.org/ Students receive join codes from their AP teachers or from Mrs. LaPray for Non-class exams 
STEP TWO: Exam Payment or request for a fee waiver for AP Exam must be completed through Total Registration** https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/242205 
Payment rates as follows: 
● September 27 -October 15 (11:59pm) - $70 
● October 16 - October 31(11:59pm) - $100 
● November 1 - November 12 (11:59pm) - $140 
● A Fee waiver for cost of exam can be obtained for students who receive Free/Reduced Lunch 
● Students unpaid after November 12 will be moved to not testing status 
**Students who receive Free/Reduced Lunch must request the waiver through Total Registration prior to November 12 https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/242205 
Exams cancelled after November 12 will be assessed a $45 cancellation fee. 
Don’t let the cost of exams keep you from taking part! Students who would like to take an AP exam, but for whom the cost is prohibitive, should contact their Counselor or the Testing Coordinator about grants to help cover the fee. 
Contact Jami LaPray, AP Coordinator, lapray.jami@slpschools.org for more information 
*Advanced Placement (College Board) and International Baccalaureate are different entities - registration and payment must be completed separately. 
** Answer all questions on Total Registration completely to avoid late fees caused by registration mistakes
IB Exams Information
International Baccalaureate (IB) Registration Discount Pricing for IB Exams ends October 15 

It is a Two Step Process! 

Step One - Fill out this Google Form 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1S4lkNn7oEcSOvKwaj0-Y3_EhYxSfSjEK fX-Zt_at9k5MlQ/viewform 
Step Two -Use this link to pay for the exam(s) 
-https://slpschools.epaytrak.com/2022-International-Baccalaureate-Exam-Registration-P2130C354.a spx 
Payment rates as follows: 
● September 27 -October 15 (11:59pm) - $70 
● October 16 - October 31(11:59pm) - $100 
● November 1 - November 12 (11:59pm) - $140 
● A Fee waiver for cost of exam can be obtained for students who receive Free/Reduced Lunch 
● Students unpaid after November 12 will be moved to not testing status
VIRTUAL FINANCIAL AID INFO NIGHT
Questions/Concerns about your child's chemical use?
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 offences 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