August 29, 2024

Principal Aaron Monson

Assistant Principal Kelsey Clark

Hello Peter Hobart Community,

We are excited to invite all students and parents to our “Meet the Teacher” event tonight, Thursday, August 29, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know your child’s teacher, see their classroom, and learn more about what to expect this school year. We encourage everyone to attend and make the most of this time to connect and ask any questions you may have.

Additionally, please take a moment to review our updated PH Handbook, which is available HERE. The handbook contains important information about school policies, procedures, and expectations for the year.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday and working together to make this a successful year for all our students!

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

Thursday, August 29 ~ TONIGHT 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*

Back to School Bash TONIGHT

2024-25 Peter Hobart Team

Kindergarten (4 Classrooms)

Latrisse Milton

Nicole Daly

Fatima Mohamed

Megan Orlowski

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

Talent Development

Kathryn Oberg – Grades K-2

Renee Robinson – Grades 3-5

Physical Education

Rich Keith, 

Diane Kohen, Adaptive Physical Education      

Media Specialist

Thomas Odermatt

Music

Tim Binger – Orchestra, 

Teighan Brummel-Culver – Band

Carlos Siguenza – Music

Student Services

Hannah Bevers – Speech Pathologist

Olivia Brooks - Occupational Therapy 

Kelly Brown – Connections Coordinator

Nick Dalager – SPED Teacher 

Britta Frantz – SPED Teacher

Katie Lail – Psychologist

Georgia Miller-Kamara – School Social Worker

Katie Platt– SPED Teacher

Michele Purdy - SPED Evaluation

Bridget Stephens – SPED Teacher

Melissa Steussy – SPED Teacher

Amanda White – SPED Teacher

MLL

Katia Palen

Maria Ponce-Khoury

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

2024-25 Back to School Website

Click HERE for the Districts Back to School Website.

See school supply lists, update student information and more!

District News

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

Thursday, August 29 - 8:00 PM, TONIGHT 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 PROUD

We would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to Wintrust Mortgage for not only donating school supplies but also for spearheading an initiative to bring together other companies in support of our students. Their leadership and generosity have ensured our students have the tools they need to succeed. We are incredibly grateful for their commitment to our school community!

Thanks to the sponsors:

Wintrust Financial Corporation

Arch Mortgage Insurance Company

Radian Mortgage Insurance Company

Veridian Credit Union

Target

Costco St Louis Park

Cub Plymouth Vicksburg Lane N

Adam Weinblatt Comparion Insurance Company

Employees of the Minnesota Wintrust Mortgage Group

Peter Hobart PTO

2024 - 2025 PH PTO Events & Activities

(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Back to School Celebration TODAY! – 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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