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October 31, 2024

"Unite Together Against Bullying Spirit Week" was fun, especially PJ Pant Day.

Ms. Graver and Mrs. Tolzin had a twinning day without even planning it.

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

Sunday, November 3 (noon) - Saturday, November 9 (noon)

Aquila Gives Student & Teacher Adventures Sale

Tuesday, November 5 ~ No School, Election Day

Wednesday, November 6 ~ Picture Retake Day

Wednesday, November 6 ~ Fall BINGO Night

Tuesday, November 12 ~ Dine Out for Aquila Gives, The Block - 5:00-9:00 PM

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 Observation Night

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

Megan Pasnecker, Kelsey Schafer, Lisa Welke ~ Paraprofessionals

Amanda Bauer ~ Music Teacher

Jessie Case ~ School Counselor

Teighan Brummel-Culver ~ Band Teacher

Aquila Gives ~ Student & Teacher Adventures Sale

Girls On The Run GOTR ~ Update

Aquila's two Girls on the Run teams this fall came together last Thursday to practice completing a 5k in advance of our season-culminating Girls on the Run 5k on November 10. This inspiring and memorable afternoon would not have been possible without the support of our Aquila community! A huge thank you to our nine coaches who have volunteered all season, our staff and caregivers who came out to support the girls, Aquila Dad and photographer extraordinaire Joe Stevens who captured these memories, and the MVP of the day, Kids Place! Kids Place, we thank you for your community spirit and being the best cheer squad around! Click here for more pictures!

Minnesota Free Schools Meal Program

The Minnesota Free School Meals program provides state reimbursement to schools that participate in the National School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program. Our schools already offer healthy meals each day. All in-person students can get one breakfast and one lunch free of charge while at school - no application is required.

What is not included in the Minnesota Free School Meals Program?

Single item purchases. Some examples include:
Ala carte Items
Carton of Milk with home lunch
A second carton of Milk
Snack Items
Second Entree
A Second Breakfast or a Second Lunch

For your student to purchase these items families should open an account through Wordware/Edutrak or PowerSchool and deposit funds into the student’s meal account.

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 ~ November 2024

Breakfast Menu - Click Here

Lunch Menu - Click Here

District News ~ Central Clinic

The Central Clinic is a free, walk-in clinic for children from 0-18 who live in or go to school to public or private schools in St. Louis Park. Central Clinic’s mission is to reduce barriers to health care for the children and youth of our community. Services are no-cost and include:

treatment for acute illness and injuries
well-child & baby check ups
immunizations/vaccines* (for uninsured/Medical Assistance/MNCARE)
sports & camp physicals
sexual & reproductive health care

Interpreters can be arranged by calling ahead of time.

Address: 6300 Walker Street, St. Louis Park - Door 7 (off of W. 35th St.)

Hours: 1:00-4:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays (walk-in; no appointments)

Central Clinic Flyers: English | Spanish | Somali

Central Clinic was founded in 1996 as a response to the Children First initiative. The clinic is funded by a grant from Park Nicollet Foundation, staffed by doctors from Park Nicollet Creekside Clinic, and governed by an advisory council.

District News ~ In The Loop

Knutson Construction Update

Read the latest In The Loop construction update from Knutson Construction, featuring progress updates on Park Central Operations Center and SLP Central Community Center.

District News ~ Special Education Advisory Council

The Student Services Department is looking for parents and caregivers to join the Special Education Advisory Council.

The SEAC plays a vital role in advising and collaborating with the school administration and student services department to ensure that our programs and services meet the highest standards and address the diverse needs of each student.

Meeting dates:

Monday, November 4, 2024 5-7 PM https://meet.google.com/uxg-wubj-bbn

Monday, February 3, 2025, 5-7 PM https://meet.google.com/iic-bzhv-wsb

Monday, May 5, 2025, 5-7 PM https://meet.google.com/iiz-wrfr-bgj

Benefits of joining SEAC:

● Be a voice for families and students in developing and improving policies that relate to programs and services in our district

● Work alongside parents and educators to share experiences, insights, and

recommendations

● Build connections with other families and staff, creating a supportive network for sharing resources and strategies

For more information, please contact:

Constance Robinson, Ed.D

Director of Student Services