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October 24, 2024

Greetings Aquila Community,

We loved the opportunity to connect with so many of you last week, and hope that you enjoyed the long weekend.

Paz,

María and 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

Monday, October 28 ~ Bully Awareness Spirit Week Begins

Tuesday, November 5 ~ No School, Election Day

Wednesday, November 6 ~ Fall BINGO Night

Wednesday, November 6 ~ Picture Retake Day

November 10-16 ~ Aquila Gives

Tuesday, November 12 ~ ASD Family Meet Up - 6:00-7:30 PM

Wednesday, November 13 ~ Dine Out For AQ, Parkway Pizza

Tuesday, November 19 ~ Kindergarten Talent Development STEAM Showcase

Tuesday, November 26 ~ Dine Out For AQ, México City Café - 5:00-8:00 PM

Wednesday, November 27 ~ No School

Thursday, November 28 ~ No School

Friday, November 29 ~ No School

Friday, December 6 ~ No School

December 23 - January 3 ~ No School

Monday, January 6 ~ School Resumes

Monday, January 20 ~ No School

Friday, January 24 ~ No School

Click here for the District Calendar

Staff Spotlights

Sameera Ayoubi, Lashawn Favors, Eagan Gallagher ~ Paraprofessionals

Laura Thorne ~ Speech Language Pathologist

Don Copland, Wayne Jenkins, Savitri Narais ~ Custodians

Tim Binger ~ Orchestra

Arabic Specialist ~ Mia Almalouli

Hello, my name is Mia, I’m thrilled and happy to be the Arabic Language and Culture Specialist in St. Louis Park elementary schools for second and third grades. I believe that language learning is deeply intertwined with culture so I try to introduce the best linguistic educational experience accompanied by a glimpse of culture in every lesson. I use authentic materials like songs, stories, and pictures to introduce the letters, colors, numbers, and more.

My husband, three kids, and I enjoy traveling, hiking, biking, and exploring the outdoors. We believe that our time together is essential, and the value of family is something deeply rooted in our culture.

I look forward to introducing St. Louis Park’s students to our Arabic culture and language in a way that excites them and encourages them to appreciate, reach out to, and connect more, with people of my background.

Scholastic Book Fair Information ~ Thank You

Thank you to all the volunteers and shoppers who made the Book Fair a success. Purchases can still be made online through Monday, October 28. Click here.

Bully Awareness Spirit Week

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 November Events - Click here

AQ PTO Yearlong Calendar - Click here

AQ PTO Website - Click here

AQ PTO Facebook page - Click here

AQ PTO Volunteer Interest Form - Click here

BINGO Night ~ Wednesday, November 6

Volunteers are needed for BINGO Night.

Click here to volunteer. Thank you!

Aquila Breakfast & Lunch Menus ~ October 2024

Breakfast Menu - Click Here

Lunch Menu - Click Here

District News ~ Familes K-5: New Progress Report

This school year, all elementary schools of St. Louis Park Public Schools will be moving to an exciting new model for progress reporting. These updates reflect our ongoing commitment to providing you with a more comprehensive and clear understanding of your child’s growth and development.

Our new progress reports are designed to offer a more detailed look at your child’s progress toward the Minnesota State Standards.

The new progress reports will provide a clearer picture of your child’s strengths and areas where they may need more support. You’ll receive more specific, individualized comments that will help you understand your child’s unique learning journey. This will make it easier for you to partner with us to reinforce learning and support growth at home.

Here’s what you can expect:

More detailed feedback: You will see more comprehensive information about your child’s academic progress toward grade level standards.
More regular updates: Progress reports will be sent home according to the same schedule as before, but with more detailed information about your child’s overall progress.
Opportunities for collaboration: If you have any questions or concerns, we encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher. These reports are a tool for strengthening communication between school and home, so we can better support your child together.

We also want to take a moment to acknowledge and deeply appreciate the hard work our teachers are putting in to learn and implement this new progress report structure. They are training and preparing the new reports to ensure that they are meaningful and reflective of your child’s growth. Their commitment to making this transition smooth and effective speaks to their passion for helping each student thrive.

We understand that this is a new structure, and we appreciate your understanding and support as we make this important transition. Our goal is to ensure that you feel well-informed and equipped to support your child’s success.

District News ~ National School Bus Safety Week

Student safety on the road is a top priority at SLP Schools. National School Bus Safety Week, October 21-25, highlights the measures our bus and van drivers take to ensure all our students travel safely to and from school.

Our Park Adam drivers worked with students at each elementary school building earlier this month to provide education on safe boarding, exiting and behavior while on the bus.

To support safety, we remind the community to obey bus signals and traffic laws. We each have a collective responsibility to ensure our students can arrive to their learning environment safely. By staying alert and mindful of school buses on the road, everyone in our community plays a role in safeguarding our students.