Aquila Communicator

November 14, 2024

Greetings Aquila Community,

We have had so much fun giving away T-shirts from Park Prints and teacher experiences to students this week. Students' reactions are so joyful, and they are genuinely excited for one another. We appreciate your participation in the Aquila Gives campaign and the donations to our school community.

As a reminder about student drop off and pick up, please use the designated route in the large parking lot next to our playground. Parking (even for just a few minutes) along 31st causes disruptions in traffic flow, makes it difficult for our bus drivers to fit alongside traffic, and puts staff at risk who are trying to direct traffic. Please do not park or drop off along 31st. We appreciate your help with this.

In community,

Olivia & María

María Graver, Aquila Principal

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

Olivia Tolzin, Aquila Assistant Principal

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

Color Contest Winners & Aquila Smiles & The Aquila Gives Tracker!

Key Dates

November 10-16 ~ Aquila Gives

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

Tuesday, December 10 ~ ASD Family Meet Up - 6:00-7:30 PM

Wednesday, December 11 ~ Dine Out For AQ, Parkway Pizza

December 23 - January 3 ~ No School

Monday, January 6 ~ School Resumes

Saturday, January 11 ~ AQ PTO Sledding Party

Monday, January 20 ~ No School

Monday, January 27 ~ AQ PTO Winter PTO Meeting

Friday, January 24 ~ No School

Friday, February 14 ~ No School

Monday, February 17 ~ No School

Click here for the District Calendar

Aquila Gives ~ AQ's Direct Donation Campaign 2024

Ends THIS Saturday, November 16

CLICK HERE TO DONATE!

Mr. Stern's Class says THANK YOU for your donations!

Please share the link with family and friends!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/enhance-aquilas-educational-experience

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

Aquila Girls on the Run Update

Last week the Wednesday/Friday Girls on the Run (GOTR) team hosted a cocoa and brownie stand to raise money for Prism, a local nonprofit. $161 was raised and a couple of bags of clothing were donated. Thank you to those who were able to stop by and support!

The Tuesday/Thursday GOTR team also completed their community impact project last week, which was making and donating bracelets to pediatric patients throughout Children's MN. The girls excitedly worked together, using their teamwork skills they developed over the season, to bring their idea to life. They even attached notes of inspiration to the bracelets!

A huge thank you to ALL GOTR families this season, from providing resources for these projects to supporting their participants each week!

We'll be back again for spring with at least one GOTR team. The season will start after spring break and run through early June. More information will be forthcoming late January and registration will take place early February, so stay tuned!

If you are interested in being a coach for our spring season, please reach out to Jacey Cassem at jaceycassem@gmail.com no later than January 15, 2024.

Talent Development Kindergarten Night

SLP High School Theater Department ~

Donuts With Dorothy!

Calling all kids ages 2-12!

On Saturday, November 23 at 11:00 AM the St. Louis Park High School Theater Department will present a shortened version of the musical, The Wizard of Oz, followed by snacks with the cast and crew in the new high school cafeteria. Additional activities include: face painting, behind-the-scenes demonstrations, and photo opportunities.

Tickets are limited, so buy yours now.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Aquila Breakfast & Lunch Menus ~ November 2024

Breakfast Menu - Click Here

Lunch Menu - Click Here

STEP Holiday Toy Registration ~

Begins Monday, November 18