August 22, 2024

Principal Aaron Monson

Assistant Principal Kelsey Clark

Hello Peter Hobart Community,

We will be mailing your child/children's classroom placement letter on Monday, August 26th. Please make sure you check your mail. Busing information will also come via email.

Please plan to join us on Thursday, August 29th from 4:00-6:00 pm, to Meet and Greet your new classroom teacher and participate in the Peter Hobart PTO Back to School Celebration.

If you have questions about either, we will be happy to help when you're here to meet your teachers on Thursday, August 29. 

Thank you!

School Hours

7:45am to 2:15pm

*Please know that students may be dropped off at 7:28am*

*Dismissal starts at 2:10pm*

Kids Place Child Care

7:00am- 7:30am

2:15pm-6:00pm

Click HERE to learn more and register

Aaron Monson, Peter Hobart Principal

952-928-6602 ~ monson.aaron@slpschools.org

Kelsey Clark, Peter Hobart Elementary Assistant Principal

952-928-6594 ~ clark.kelsey@slpschools.org

Important Dates

Monday, August 26 ~ Placement letters mailed out

Thursday, August 29 ~ Back to School Bash (Meet Your Teacher), 4:00-6:00 PM

Tuesday, September 3 ~ First Day of School, Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Wednesday, September 4 ~ First Day of School, Kindergarten

Wednesday, October 2 ~ Picture Day

Thursday, October 3 ~ No School, Rosh Hashanah

Tuesday, October 15 ~ Family Conferences - 2:30-6:30 PM

Wednesday, October 16 ~ No School

Wednesday, October 16 ~ Family Conferences - 7:30AM - 3:30 PM

Thursday, October 17 ~ No School, MEA

Friday, October 18 ~ No School, MEA

Tuesday, November 5 ~ No School, Election Day

Wednesday, November 13 ~ Picture Retake Day

* Click HERE for 2024-25 At-A-Glance Calendar*

2024-25 Peter Hobart Teachers

Kindergarten (3 Classrooms)

Latrisse Milton

Nicole Daly

Fatima Mohamed

First Grade (4 Classrooms)

Allison Nikolic

Kristin Thomas

Daniel Meyer

Cassandra Muñoz

Second Grade (3 Classrooms)

Nikki Patel

Ger Her

Lynn Searle

Third Grade (3 Classrooms)

Ashley Eames

Rachel Lebow

Thomas Kloos

Fourth Grade (3 Classrooms)

Megan Jones

Tara Wetzel

Thomas Amon

Fifth Grade (4 Classrooms)

Meghan Malone

Rachel Hortsch

Jill Metil

Robyn Poythress

Parent and Guardian Drop-off and Pick-up

STAFF PARKING & BUSSES

• The WEST parking lot is ONLY for staff parking and busses
• Please do NOT use the WEST parking lot or W 26th Street for drop-off or pick-up
• Visitor parking is located in the EAST parking lot

CAR ONLY ZONE

• Vehicles may line up along SOUTH Dakota Avenue and the perimeter of the EAST parking lot in a U shape
• Please do NOT arrive prior to 7:20 am or 1:55 pm to minimize vehicles on Dakota Avenue during arrival and dismissal
• Pull as far forward as possible upon entering the parking lot and as the line moves so we can help as many vehicles as possible
• Be mindful of parked cars
• Please do NOT let students out of the vehicles in the CAR ONLY ZONE

SAFE LOADING ZONE

• At the SOUTHWEST corner of the parking lot, we will have students transition in and out of vehicles
• Pull as far forward as possible so that we can help 3-5 vehicles with students
• Please do NOT let students out of the vehicles until you are in the SAFE LOADING ZONE
• For safety reasons, ONLY allow your student(s) to exit on the passenger side of your vehicle
• Staff will be in the SAFE LOADING ZONE to assist your student(s).
• Please STAY IN your vehicle to help the flow of traffic 

Fall 2024 Youth Enrichment Programs

Drawing Palooza

Watch in awe as their pencils whirl across the paper, drawing everything from yummy taffy apples to charming seasonal scarecrows, and bunnies full of sass. 

Tuesdays, Sep. 24-Oct. 22, 2:15-3:45 p.m.

Price:$119

Pokemon Palooza Art Class

Our skilled instructors will guide you as you dive into the magical world of Pokemon, creating iconic characters like Jigglypuff and Magikarp. Each day will be filled with sketching, painting, sculpting, and more, as you embark on a vibrant exploration of artistic expression.

Thursdays, Nov. 21-Dec. 19 (No Class Nov. 28), 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Price: $79

Theatre: Drama Explorers

From improv games to dramatic play, that will transport you to far-off lands, this class is a whirlwind of fun and creativity! We will be collaborating to create original stories, characters, and even their own mini-productions. 

Thursdays, Sep. 26-Nov. 14(No Class Oct. 3 and Oct. 17), 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Price: $105

Grandmasters of Chess

Each class students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into their chess games. 

Tuesdays, Oct. 15-Dec. 10 (No Class Nov. 5), 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Price: $139

YEP Book Club

Book Club is for students in Grades K-2 who love exploring all kinds of stories! At each club session, we will read a book, do a project related to that book, and share the love of stories with each other.

Tuesdays, Oct. 22-Dec. 17 (No Class Nov. 5), 2:15-3:30 p.m.

Price: $59

YEP Pokemon Club

Come join us afterschool and battle your friends! We will be holding weekly tournaments & more. We encourage you to bring your cards, but we will also have some on hand. 

Wednesdays, Oct. 23-Dec. 18 (No Class Nov. 27), 2:15-3:30 p.m.

Price: $59

Basketball Camp

This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. Using our progression-based curriculum, we focus on the whole player - teaching sportsmanship and teamwork.

Tuesdays, Sep. 17-Oct. 8, 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Price: $89

Flag Football

The Flag football program was created to provide boys and girls in grades K-5 the opportunity to improve their overall fitness in a fun, safe, and playful atmosphere.

Fridays, Oct. 25-Nov. 15, 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Price: $89

Questions? Contact Kelleen at obrion.kelleen@slpschools.org or 952-928-6399

2024-25 Back to School Website

Click HERE for the Districts Back to School Website.

See school supply lists, update student information and more!

PTO News

Back to School Bash

District News

St. Louis Park Community Education and City of St. Louis Park Movies In The Park Nights

Thursday, August 29 - 8:00 PM, Ainsworth Park ~ Kung Fu Panda

Saturday, September 7 - 7:30 PM, Cedar Manor Park ~ Barbie

Saturday, September 28 - 7:30 PM, Fern Hill Park ~ IF

Friday, October 4 - 7:30 PM, Browndale Park ~ The Addams Family 2



Peter Hobart PTO

2024 - 2025 PH PTO Events & Activities

(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Back to School Celebration – Thursday August 29th 4-6pm

Kindergarten Welcome – Wednesday Sept 4th 7:30 - 8:30am

Fall Book Fair – Sept 25th - 27th 

Fall Family Fun Night – Friday Sept 27th, 5 - 7:30pm

 Pizza & PTO General Meeting – October 7th 6:00 - 7:30pm

Staff Appreciation Meals - October Family Connect

Peter Hobart Direct – Oct 28th - November 8th

Staff Appreciation Gifts - Dec TBD

Winter PH Family Meet-Up (Bingo!*) - Friday Jan 31st 6:00 -7:30pm

*featuring special prizes from Black Owned Businesses for BHM!

PTO Curated Black History Month Celebration - Feb

Winter Book Fair - Feb 6th (2:15pm - 6pm) & Feb 7th (4-8pm)

*special book section featuring Black authors & characters

Staff Appreciation Meals - February Family Connect

Imagination Fair – Friday March 7th, 6:30-8pm

Spring PH Family Meet-Up (Activity TBD) - TBD

Pizza & PTO General Meeting – April 30th, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Staff Appreciation Week - May 5th - 9th

Spring Carnival – Fri May 16th @ 5pm

Spring Book Fair – May 28th - 30th 

Last Day of School Celebration – Friday June 6th

*If you would like to get involved, please email peterhobartpto@gmail.com*

Box Tops: Download the Box Tops for Education app on iTunes or Google Play to earn money for Peter Hobart when purchasing products with a Box Top label on it. See BTFE.com for eligible products. 

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