SHARE:  
January 20, 2022


Hello Peter Hobart Community,

We need your support for our morning student drop-off.
Here are a few things that can help speed up the process.


  • When pulling into the driveway, please pull all the way to the end of the curb. This allows the maximum number of cars to pull in at once.
  • Please have your students ready when you pull in. We can move the line along quicker if students have the items they are bringing into school ready to go when you pull into the driveway.
  • If there is a need to get out of your vehicle, please pull all the way to the end of the drop off curb as not to congest the flow of traffic.
  • If and when possible please have your students exit the vehicle on the right side so they are not exiting your vehicle into traffic.
  • Please allow space for busses to move freely in and out of the parking lot. Please don't block the driveways.

Thank you for your continued support in making Peter Hobart great!

Peter Hobart Proud,
Kari Schwietering ~ Principal
Chris Weaver ~ Elementary Support Supervisor
Kari Schwietering, Peter Hobart Principal
 
Chris Weaver, Peter Hobart Elementary Support Supervisor
 
Deborah Carson, Peter Hobart Administrative Assistant
UPCOMING DATES
No School- (Progress Reporting Day)
  • Friday, January 28th
No School- (Professional Development)
  • Friday, February 4th
No School- (Family Connect Day)
  • Friday, February 18th - Just K-5th Grade
No School- (Conference Comp Day)
  • Friday, March 25th
No School- Spring Break
  • Monday, March 28th- Friday, April 1st
School Resumes
  • Monday, April 4th

Download the 2021-22 Student Academic At-a-Glance Calendar by clicking here
We encourage you to check the school district website as new information is always posted there.
If you have any questions, feel free to call the Peter Hobart Office at 952-928-6600.
Westwood Hills Nature Center Virtual Field Trip
January 21, 2022 6-6:45pm
Westwood Hills Nature Center will be putting on a virtual field trip for Peter Hobart families. Naturalist Greg Feinberg and his team will present a puppet show, give a virtual tour of the beautiful indoor space which is open and free for the public to explore, and introduce us to a couple of their animal friends that live at the nature center. Please click here to gain access to this event Friday, January 21 at 6pm.

(*Helpful tip: Refresh your browser at the time of the 
event to help catch them as the live programming begins.)

February 5th Upcoming Vaccine event Ages 5+
In partnership with Hennepin County, St. Louis Park Public Schools will be hosting Pfizer vaccination events for people ages 5 and up. If you are receiving a second dose or booster dose, please bring proof of vaccination. Event details:

  • Saturday, February 5, 2021
  • Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Location: Aquila Elementary School
  • The vaccine is free and no insurance is required
  • Individuals receiving a vaccine will receive a $50 Visa gift card (while supplies last)

Register by using your phone to capture the QR code or click the following link: Vaccine Registration & Scheduling (hennepin.us)

Event Flyers: English | Spanish | Somali
Positive Covid Case/ Positive Covid Exposure Guidance at PH
Quarantine Guidance for Vaccinated Students
If someone is vaccinated and is exposed, they do not need to quarantine if BOTH of the following are true: 
  • The COVID-19 exposure was at least 14 days after their vaccination series was fully completed 
  • They do not currently have any symptoms of COVID-19. 

Quarantine Guidance for Students Who Have Recovered from COVID-19
If someone has recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days and is exposed again, they do not need to quarantine if ALL of the following are true: 
  • Their illness was laboratory confirmed in the past 90 days
  • They have fully recovered
  • They do not currently have any symptoms of COVID-19.
COVID Tests Available for Students
Additional rapid-result COVID antigen tests have been ordered and are now available at sites. Tests can be requested at the front office of a student’s school or staff’s primary work location. The newest test that has become available is the BD Veritor nasal swab test. One test kit (containing two tests) may be requested at a time. BD Veritor tests are app enabled and require a smartphone and internet connection. An alternative test option will be supplied to families that do not have access to a smartphone and internet connection. 
 
Students that are not enrolled in St. Louis Park Public schools such as siblings, relatives, children of staff, will need to request a test from their school/school district or leverage other testing resources. More information on community testing options are listed below.
 
What is the BD Veritor antigen rapid test?
The BD Veritor nasal swab at-home test is a rapid antigen test that can be used by anyone over the age of two. Each kit includes two tests per box. In order to take the test, you are required to download the Scanwell Health App on an iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel smartphone. The app will guide you through the testing process and will take about 20 minutes to complete.
 
 
Additional Local Testing Options
·      These COVID community testing sites across Minnesota offer free tests to all.
·      Visit local pharmacies, hospitals and clinics near you. Search here: Find Testing Locations.
·      Students, parents/guardians, and families can also use the COVID-19 test at home program to have a FREE test mailed to them.
Fifth Grade Families ~ Virtual Incoming 6th Grade Information Night TONIGHT!
Winter Afterschool Enrichment Opportunities for PH Students

St. Louis Park Community Education's Youth Enrichment Program (YEP) is excited to announce new winter afterschool enrichment opportunities. Below are two brand new clubs beginning in December. Transportation is available for both programs (requires advance registration). More information about
transportation is in the registration links

THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES HAVE STARTED BUT YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP:

Do you want to learn more about the organizations and services in your community? Do you like helping out in any way you can? If yes, then Community Service Club is for you! Join just to research, put together, and carry out community service projects, big and small! 

Where: Peter Hobart & Susan Lindgren: Mondays; Aquila: Tuesdays; PSI: Wednesdays
When: 2:15-3:40 pm 
Who: Available to students in grades 3-5
Sliding Scale Pricing: $29/$39/$49/$59

Passage to Planet ROG engages children in an exciting journey through space to a distant planet. Through a series of challenging missions, from establishing an outpost to making clay sculptures, students practice creativity, collaboration, and communication as they develop solutions to explore this new place and then return home to Earth. 

Where: Aquila: Mondays; Susan Lindgren: Tuesdays; Peter Hobart & PSI: Thursdays
When: 2:15-3:40 p.m. 
Who: Available to students in grades 1-5
Sliding Scale Pricing: $49/$59/$69/$79


THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN LISTED FOR JAN /FEB START DATES:

If you think art is awesome, this is the class for you! We'll explore all the coolest art materials as we learn drawing techniques, create with clay, and paint on real canvas boards. We'll even create a beach scene out of real candy! Art really is awesome!

Where: Aquila: Mondays; Susan Lindgren: Wednesdays; Peter Hobart: Fridays; PSI: Thursdays
When: 2:20-3:20 p.m. 
Who: Available to students in grades K-5
Price:$69

Join this fast growing Olympic sport. Each fencing class follows four basic components: 
  • Hall of Fame Olympic Fencing Coach Ro Sobalvarro crafts our lessons and curriculum
  • Students pair up and practice the fencing move or concept, rotate partners and repeat. 
  • -Move it!...Student then participate in fencing matches using only the moves taught so far. 
  • -Play it!...10-15 minutes each class students fence with multiple fencers at their skill level. All equipment provided.

Where:Central Community Center
When: 6:00-7:00 pm 
Who: Available to students in grades 2-5
Price: $129

Hey kids, do you love to get messy? Then this is the art class for you! We'll use clay, papier mache, paint, and more simply sloppy supplies to make projects your mom would never let you do at home! We'll become masters at making a mess, learn some pretty cool stuff-and have lots of fund while doing it! Making a mess is the best!

Where: Aquila: Mondays; Susan Lindgren: Wednesdays; Peter Hobart: Fridays; PSI: Thursdays
When: 2:20-3:20 p.m. 
Who: Available to students in grades 1-5
Price:$69

We're celebrating the New Year in style-Young Rembrandts Winter lessons are kicking off with African Masks, the Statue of Liberty, and a winter rabbit. Every month YR students draw a complex Art History piece and this season we're highlighting Andy Warhol! Artists will be learning core art skills while boosting self-confidence and social development. We can't wait to draw with you!

Where: Aquila: Tuesdays; Susan Lindgren: Fridays; Peter Hobart: Mondays; PSI: Wednesday
When: 2:20-3:20 p.m. 
Who: Available to students in grades K-5
Price:$110-129

Click here to register; if you have questions about Enrichment Programming contact Kelleen at obrion.kelleen@slpschools.org or 952-928-6399
Cold Weather - Reminders
Please remember students go outside for recess every day! Make sure they have outdoor clothing. Label all clothing with your students name.
Students will always go outside unless the regular temperature is below 0 degrees or the windchill temperature is -10 degrees or below. Please monitor the temperature to equip your child with appropriate clothing. We will watch the temperature to keep our students safe.


We are always in need of gently used or new winter gear, especially waterproof mittens/gloves



If you are in need of winter gear, please contact your students teacher or our school social worker Georgia Miller-Kamara Kamara.georgia@slpschools.org

*Please note we are always taking donations for for winter gear. Please bring into the office if you have winter gear you'd like to donate. Thank you!
Lost and Found Updates
We have a number of items in the lost and found at school. Click this link, and if you recognize anything from these images, please have your child retrieve and/or contact your child’s teacher. Any items not claimed by the end of the semester, January 27th, will be donated. Thanks for your attention to this matter and time in reclaiming items that belong to your child.
Staff Spotlight
Maren Scheiner
Math Coach/Specialist
Dinner last night?  Punch Pizza

Do you tend to run early or late? Does anyone run early? If so, I want to meet them to ask them the secret.

Hand-gliding or whitewater rafting? In a chair, reading a book

You are asked to give a 30 minute presentation with no time to prep - your topic?  Making cereal based treats

Who inspires you to be better?  My kids!
 
What do you want your 2021-22 Peter Hobart legacy to be? Being a friendly collaborator.
WE ARE Peter Hobart Proud!
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. 
  • Amazon Smile: Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to the Peter Hobart PTO. Amazon Smile is the same Amazon you know—same products, same prices, same service. Support our school by shopping at smile.amazon.com and select Peter Hobart PTO as your charitable donation organization.

Stay connected to the Peter Hobart PTO through the Weebly Website at:
or on Facebook: