Aquila Communicator

December 19, 2024

Greetings Aquila Community,

As 2024 winds down and we head into winter break, the team at Aquila wants you to know how honored we are to work with each of your children. We hope that your families have time to relax and enjoy one another over the next couple of weeks, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, January 6th.

Paz,

María & Olivia

María Graver, Aquila Principal

952-928-6502 ~ graver.maria@slpschools.org

Olivia Tolzin, Aquila Assistant Principal

952-928-6508 ~ tolzin.olivia@slpschools.org

Key Dates

December 20 ~ The Bridge for Youth at Aquila - 3:00-5:00 PM

December 23 - January 3 ~ No School

Monday, January 6 ~ School Resumes

Wednesday, January 8 ~ Dine Out For AQ, Parkway Pizza

Saturday, January 11 ~ AQ PTO Sledding Party - 1:00-3:00 PM

Tuesday, January 14 ~ ASD Family Meet Up - 6:00-7:30 PM

Monday, January 20 ~ No School

Monday, January 27 ~ AQ PTO Winter PTO Meeting - 6:00-7:30 PM

Tuesday, January 28 ~ Dine Out For AQ, México City Café

Thursday, January 30 - 6th Grade Information Night - 6:30-8:00 PM

Friday, January 24 ~ No School

Tuesday, February 11 ~ ASD Family Meet Up - 6:00-7:30 PM

Friday, February 14 ~ No School

Monday, February 17 ~ No School

March 28 - April 4 - No School

Click here for the District Calendar

The Bridge for Youth

The Bridge for Youth Outreach Mobile Unit is scheduled to be at Aquila Elementary School on Friday, December 20th, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm, to help support student needs prior to Winter Break.

Supporting our Aquila Community

A message from our Aquila PTO ~

As you may be aware, our community experienced a recent fire in an apartment complex on Nevada Avenue. This fire displaced several Aquila families who have lost household items and winter clothing.

If you have any of these items that you are willing to donate, please reach out directly to Janaki Vivekananda at vivekananda.janaki@slpschools.org

We appreciate any support you can give to our Aquila community.

Household Items & Clothing	Size	Quantity
Sheet Set	Twin	3
Bed Mattress	Twin	3
Bed Frame	Twin	3
Dining Table & 4 Chairs	--	--
Winter Coat (boy's/gender neutral)	12	5
Winter Coat (boy's/gender neutral)	7	3
Winter Coat (boy's/gender neutral)	5 T	2
Winter Coat (boy's/gender neutral)	4 T	2
Snow Pants (gender neutral)	Medium	3
Winter Gloves/Mittens (gender neutral)	Small	5
Winter Coats - Women's	Medium	2
Winter Coats - Men's	Large	2
Sweatpants - Women's	Medium	2
Sweatpants - Men's	Large

Aquila PTO Information

The mission of the Aquila Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is to enhance the educational experience of all Aquila students and support all Aquila community and staff through fundraising and community events.

AQ PTO Yearlong Calendar - Click here

AQ PTO Website - Click here

AQ PTO Facebook page - Click here

AQ PTO Volunteer Interest Form - Click here

AQ PTO Needs You!

AQ PTO December 2024 & January 2025 Events

Sledding, Donuts, and Cocoa Party

Winter Youth Enrichment Classes At Aquila

District News ~ Community Education Winter Catalog

Winter Season is Here!

Discover fun and inspiring classes, workshops, and experiences for the whole family in our Community Education Winter Catalog! Exciting opportunities for all ages await! Physical copies of the catalog will be mailed to SLP residents in mid-December.

District News ~ Winter Break Open Gym

Hey Families, Join us at Winter Break Open Gym

Looking for an activity to do or a place to play basketball during Winter Break? Join us at St. Louis Park Middle School for Youth & Family Open Gym. Students in 4th grade and under must be accompanied by a chaperone (at least 16 years of age). Students in 5th-8th grade can come to Open Gym unaccompanied, but must have a ride to and from the Middle School. Pre-registration is required.

Schedule:

Thursday, Dec. 26, 10 am-Noon

Friday, Dec. 27, 10 am-Noon

St. Louis Park Middle School Field House 1

$5/individual, $10/family (up to 4 people)

Register today!

District News ~ National Day of Racial Healing

National Day of Racial Healing in St. Louis Park

This program is an opportunity for children, teens, neighbors, and community members to learn about each other’s diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and lived experiences. All are invited to participate in the community conversation facilitated by high school students in St. Louis Park.

The program is free for all ages. Soup and light refreshments provided.

Please register in advance at bit.ly/SLPDRH2024 or scan the QR code.