September 5, 2024

Principal Aaron Monson

Assistant Principal Kelsey Clark

Hello Peter Hobart Community,

The first few days of school has been full of joy as our Peter Hobart community came back together again! It was wonderful to see new friendships already forming and past ones reconnecting. The first couple of weeks is about learning routines, creating community, and building trust. I saw examples of brilliance throughout Peter Hobart and am so grateful to be learning and leading with this incredible community.

Thank you for your partnership as we begin the 2024-25 school year!

School Hours

7:45am to 2:15pm

*Please know that students may be dropped off at 7:25am*

*Dismissal starts at 2:10pm*

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

Tuesday, September 10 ~ Peter Hobart 4th and 5th Grade Orchestra Registration 6-7:30 PM

Wednesday, Sept 25th - 27th ~ Fall Book Fair

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 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 

Complete the Educational Benefits Form!

Beginning July 1, 2023, state legislation approved the Free School Meal for Kids Program. Each student will receive one free breakfast and lunch daily. Students that bring their own lunch will need to purchase a la carte items such as milk. Ala carte items include any additional items beyond the school provided breakfast/lunch. Purchase of a la carte items will require your student to maintain funds in their meal account.

School Nutrition does not accept cash or checks on the serving line for purchase of a la carte items. We are asking parents/guardians to deposit funds in the Family Meal Account. You will have access through your PowerSchool account to add funds for purchasing a la carte items. 

PowerSchool Public Portal provides a link to each student’s Edutrak meal account where families can view student meal accounts and add funds online. 

The School Nutrition Department cannot accept cash or checks, so online payment is the only way to add money to student meal accounts. 

Even though one daily lunch and breakfast will be offered free to students through this new funding, completing the Application for Educational Benefits may qualify your family for other discounts such as: 

• Reduced district activity Fees
• Reduced Testing Fees
• Reduced Field Trips
• Transportation 
• Reduced Internet Fees 
• School Funding

SLP Orchestra Registration Night

Fall 2024 Youth Enrichment Programs

District News

Expectations for Athletic Events

For all home High School athletic events where admission is charged:

• Any child in 8th grade or below must be accompanied by a paying adult who is responsible for them, their behavior and their whereabouts at the event. 
• The student must be in the bleachers unless with the accompanying adult.
• No bags, backpacks or outside food/drink will be allowed in at home football games and there will be no reentry.
•  All tickets must be purchased electronically, either in advance, or at the event. There will be no cash options available. No refunds.
• For football, entry will stop at the end of the third quarter.

Please purchase your tickets here.

Information for the 2024 Homecoming Football Game on Friday, Sept. 20 at 7pm



• Tickets will ONLY be sold online, no tickets will be sold at the game.
• Online ticket sales will end at 3pm on Thursday, September 19th.
• Any child in 8th grade or below must be accompanied by a paying adult who is responsible for them, their behavior and their whereabouts at the event. 
• The student must be in the bleachers unless with the accompanying adult.
• No bags, backpacks or outside food/drink will be allowed in at home football games and there will be no reentry.
• Entry will stop at the end of the second quarter.

Please purchase your Homecoming football game tickets here.

If you need additional information, contact Andy Ewald. ewald.andrew@slpschools.org 952-928-6118

After School Activities, Family Events and More!



Fall registration is now open for SLP Community Education activities and programs! Now is the time to explore new offerings such as cooking, trips, social gatherings, free weekend family activities, and the list goes on. 

Visit us at slpcommunityed.com   

Possible Community Spread of Measles & Fall Immunization Requirements

There has been a rise in measles cases nationally and also in Minnesota. Measles is a very contagious airborne illness and is highly preventable through vaccination. Initial symptoms of measles include a high fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes followed by a rash that typically spreads from the head to the rest of the body. It generally takes eight to 12 days from exposure to someone with measles to develop the first symptoms, which are usually runny nose, cough or red eyes, followed by a fever. The measles rash usually appears two to three days after the fever begins.

The best way to prevent measles is the MMR vaccine. Children routinely get their first dose of the MMR vaccine at 12-15 months of age, and the second dose before beginning kindergarten. This combination is about 97 percent effective in preventing measles. The MMR vaccine has a long established history of being safe and effective.

A child in Minnesota is not required to have an immunization that is against their parent or guardian’s beliefs. However, choosing not to vaccinate may put the health or life of your child or others they come in contact with at risk. Students who have not been vaccinated with the MMR vaccine and have been near someone with measles will be asked to remain home per the public health recommendation of 21 days, to help limit further spread of disease.

Additional information about measles and the MMR vaccine can be found on the MDH website at Measles (Rubeola) Basics, including translations in Hmong, Somali, and Spanish.  

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

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

Some pictures of the first day of Kindergarten and 1st-5th Grade!

Peter Hobart PTO

2024 - 2025 PH PTO Events & Activities

(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

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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