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Greetings Peter Hobart Families,
Thank you again for your generous donations to Peter Hobart Direct. We have surpassed our goal, and cannot be more grateful for the support. As we head into the colder weather and finish off National School Psychology Awareness Week, remember to take care of yourself as well as others around you. Take part in something that is restorative for you, and brings you joy. Students can sign up for PH Presents' production of Aladdin Kids! Adults can join the PTO and help make a difference!
There are so many amazing opportunities at Peter Hobart, thanks for being a part of it!
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Assistant Principal Kelsey Clark | |
Important Dates ~ November | |
*Click HERE for 2024-25 At-A-Glance Calendar* | |
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Native American Heritage Month/American Indian and Alaskan Native
Nov. 11-15 ~ National School Psychology Awareness Week
Nov. 18-22 ~ American Education Week
Wednesday, Nov. 20 ~ Education Support Professionals Day
Thursday, Nov. 21 ~ National Parent Involvement Day
Friday, Nov. 22 ~ Substitute Educators Day
Tuesday, Nov. 26 ~ School board meeting
Nov. 27-29 ~ No school (fall break)
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FINAL PH DIRECT UPDATE
Wow, we had an amazing run of PH Direct! Along with Penny Wars raising $2,181.33, our fundraiser total is $24,187.53!!
All we can say is THANK YOU - thank you to the many families who so generously gave, the students who searched the playgrounds for coins or shared from their piggy banks, and thank you to the teachers who engaged their classes and made giving back such an exciting, engaging process. It really is a testament to strength of the Peter Hobart Community.
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Listed below is the PH Matrix of Expectations, common language that all students, staff, and community members should know in order to ensure that We are RESPECTFUL, We are SAFE, We TRY HARD, We are a COMMUNITY. Please take time to talk with your scholars about the different components of the Matrix as we continue to support our amazing learning community. | |
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Welcome to all students and families interested in participating in Peter Hobart Presents performance of Disney's Aladdin Kids! This is the last year of our three year grant with Hennepin Theater Arts and the Disney Musicals in Schools Program. After the huge community effort that put on both The Jungle Book and 101 Dalmations, we are expecting high participation from Peter Hobart's 3rd to 5th graders.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Community Day (Cast & Crew Classes)
- Saturday, March 15th 10:00am-2:00pm
- Performance Dates (Cast & Backstage Crew)
- Thursday, April 24th (VIP only)
- Friday, April 2th 7:00pm
- Saturday, April 26th 2:00pm & 7:00pm
- Cast & Crew Party
- Tuesday, April 29th 2:15-4:00pm
- Student Share at Pantages (Cast)
- Tuesday, May 20th 2:00-6:00pm
Registration due Friday, November 15th for Aladdin Kids!
- Interested students should go to Mr. Siguenza for details
- If you have questions, email Ms. Jones (jones.megan@slpschools.org)
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Reminder About Unexcused Absences and Tardies
Arriving after 7:45am is considered an Unexcused Tardy! Unexcused Tardies count toward your attendance record, and we want all students to be on time to school for the best results and experience.
For parents picking up their students in the afternoon from Parent Pickup, please arrive to the school by 2:15pm at the latest. Students and staff are waiting outside for extended periods of time, and as the weather gets colder, we want parent pickup to be quick and efficient for all students and staff!
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"ACT" (Achieving Change Together), a club from St Louis Park High School is organizing a food drive through the rest of November. There will be a donation box at Peter Hobart starting on November 11th and running through November 26th. | |
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STEP Toy Drive
In December, STEP provides new toys and Target gift cards to St. Louis Park Children. Registration for this program is November 18-December 9.
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Calling all kids, ages 2-12, Please come to OZ (SLPHS) and have “Donuts with Dorothy”
Saturday, November 23, at 11:00 am
We 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.
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District Health Office Reminders | |
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Cold and Flu Season is Upon Us – Visit Central Clinic for Student Healthcare
SLP's Central Clinic is a no-cost, walk-in health care clinic for infants through Grade 12. Students can receive care ranging from sports physicals to reproductive health to immunizations and more!
Central Clinic is open Tuesdays and Thursdsays from 1-4:30 p.m. at 6300 Walker Street (enter on W 35th
Street).
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Free COVID-19 tests are back
Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Tests will start shipping the week of Sept. 30. Order yours today at covidtests.gov: ASPR COVID-19 Testing.
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As we enter the fall season, this is a time when illnesses like colds, flu, and other respiratory viruses tend to spread more easily. To help prevent the spread of illness within our school community please follow these important guidelines:
Situations when your child should stay home:
- Fever of 100 degrees or more. The student should stay home for 24 hours after their temperature returns to normal without the use of fever reducing medication.
- Vomiting/diarrhea more than twice in the preceding 24 hours. Stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.
- Any uncontrolled cough, respiratory virus symptoms that are worsening or not improving and not better explained by another cause such as seasonal allergies *
- Rash with a fever and/or unknown cause. Check with your family physician/clinic before your student returns to school.
- If feeling ill/unwell and the student is unable to fully participate in school activities.
CDC Respiratory Virus Guidelines: Respiratory virus symptoms can include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache, among others. The guidance for common respiratory illnesses (flu, COVID, RSV) is to stay home for 24 hours until both:
- Your symptoms are getting better, and
- You have not had a fever without taking fever-reducing medication.
Practice Good Hygiene:
- Remind your children to wash their hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Encourage them to cover their coughs and sneezes with a tissue or their elbow and avoid touching their face.
Vaccinations:
- Keep your child up-to-date with vaccinations to reduce the risk of contracting vaccine preventable diseases and prevent serious illness.
Lice
Head lice are a common problem in school aged children. It can take several weeks for a head lice infestation to be apparent. School breaks can be a time when many children are exposed to head lice visiting friends and family. Anyone can get lice and it is not a sign of being dirty. Although head lice do not jump they can spread easily with head to head contact and by sharing items like hats, brushes/combs, and pillows. Head lice do not cause disease in humans.
When a child is identified with an active head lice infestation at school, parents will be notified and provided with information about treatment. Students should be treated before returning to school.
Please see the MDH fact sheets about lice which include information about identifying nits/lice and treatment. Parents are encouraged to check their children’s heads for lice on a regular basis throughout the year.
Communicable Disease Alerts
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
There is currently an outbreak of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in Hennepin County and cases have been reported in our school district community. Pertussis can be a serious bacterial disease. The first symptoms of pertussis may be similar to a cold - runny nose, sneezing, mild cough, and possibly a mild fever. After a week or two, the cough worsens and may occur in sudden, uncontrollable bursts. Sometimes coughing will lead to vomiting or a high-pitched whoop sound when breathing in.
Stay home and contact your healthcare provider if you have a cough and have had contact with someone with pertussis or have been coughing for 7 days or longer.
Most children have been vaccinated for pertussis, but protection can decrease over time. People who have completed some or all of the recommended vaccinations for pertussis may still get pertussis disease but will generally have a milder illness. Now is a good time to make sure your child is up to date on pertussis vaccines.
MDH Pertussis Fact Sheet
Measles
There is currently a measles outbreak in Minnesota. The outbreak began in May 2024. It is primarily affecting unvaccinated children in the Twin Cities metro area. However, anyone who is not up to date on their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is at risk of getting measles.
The MMR vaccine is safe and extremely effective at protecting kids, families and the entire community. Unvaccinated people exposed to measles need to stay home and away from others (quarantine) for 21 days.
MDH Measles Fact Sheet
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Dear Peter Hobart Families,
We held our first successful Hopes & Dreams session on October 8th. Through Hopes & Dreams, our goal is to engage with families, elevate their experiences to celebrate our successes, and identify opportunities for meaningful changes and improvements within our school.
Based on data collected from our Family Hopes and Dreams night and online survey responses, here are the top themes that emerged for what’s working at PH and what needs improvement:
What is working?
- Family and community engagement, including events to meet families and the sense of community at PH
- Diversity and inclusion, including a diverse student population and the focus on inclusion and equity
- Relationships, including a love for teachers, staff, and leadership
What needs improvement?
- Curriculum and instruction, including a need for more rigor, relevance, challenge, and differentiation
- Communication, including a need for improved report cards and specific communication on what kids are learning, how they are doing with that learning, and how parents can help at home
To view the presentation from the session, click here. To contribute or add additional thoughts, please use this survey link.
As we move through the data, in partnership with school administration, keep your eye out for progress updates and highlights in the Communicator. If you’d like to be involved in reviewing the data and working with administration to make changes, please reach out to peterhobartpto@gmail.com. We’d love to have you.
Finally, we heard from parents during the Hopes & Dream Session that it feels challenging to know when and how to volunteer in the school. To kick start taking action, we’ve included this one-pager demystifying how to volunteer at Peter Hobart.
Onwards!
Peter Hobart PTO
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Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda Lesson | |
Kindergarten Welcome Event | |
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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.
| | Check out the updated PTO Events Calendar here! Or join the PTO Google Calendar | | Stay connected to the Peter Hobart PTO through our website! | |
Subscribe to the PTO Email announcements to stay up to date on upcoming events and opportunities by emailing PeterhobartPTO@gmail.com | | | | |
