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Greetings Peter Hobart Families,
We have another in-depth edition of the Peter Hobart Communicator this week, so read on for loads of important information. PH Presents has opening night of Aladdin Kids tomorrow, so grab your tickets! Additionally, the 2024-2025 yearbook is available for order, and you can find the link down below.
Thank you for being a part of the Peter Hobart Community!
| | | Assistant Principal Kelsey Clark | | Important Dates ~ April & May | | | | |
April
Arab American Heritage Month
Autism Acceptance Month
25 - Aladdin Kids Performance @ 7pm
26 - Aladdin Kids Performance @ 1pm
26 - Aladdin Kids Performance @ 7pm
May
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
Better Speech & Hearing Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
1 - School Principals’ Day
2 - School Lunch Hero Day
5 - Cinco de Mayo
5 - 9 - Teacher Appreciation Week
6 - 12 - National Nurses Week
6 - National Teacher Appreciation Day
6 - National School Nurse Day
16 - World Educational Support Professionals (ESP) Day
18 - National Speech Pathologist day
26 - Memorial Day
| | PH MCA Schedule for next week! | |
Ways families can support students during testing:
• Have a good dinner the night before
• Help your student get to bed early
• Eat a good breakfast at home or school in the morning
• Be to school on time
• Encourage students to be confident and to show what they know
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Please join us for our final Hopes & Dreams session on April 30th from 6-7:30pm.
In addition to reviewing the status of our work, we will spend time covering the new school schedule changes for next year. Please help us prepare by sharing your questions in advance of our session. Fill out this form.
Finally, the PTO is offering free pizza and childcare for school-aged children. Please register in advance here.
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5th Grade PYP Exhibition at Peter Hobart
The PYP Exhibition is a meaningful and exciting experience for our fifth graders at Peter Hobart, marking the culmination of their journey in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP).
Throughout the Exhibition process, students work together to explore real-world topics they are passionate about. They ask thoughtful questions, conduct in-depth research, and take meaningful action. The experience ends with students sharing their learning with families and the school community—a celebration of who they’ve become as IB learners: curious, caring, knowledgeable, and ready to make a positive impact on the world.
Mark your calendars!
The 5th Grade PYP Exhibition at Peter Hobart will be held on Wednesday, May 28th.
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Peter Hobart and St Louis Park Public Schools partners with Relate Counseling to bring services to your students. The following message is from Relate Counseling:
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Relate has a new offering, Healthy Minds this summer. See these details:
- WHAT: Healthy Minds is a brief individual therapy model designed to help children and adolescents increase their ability to manage stress and learn coping strategies. This intervention is a short-term "burst" of service.
- WHO: may be a helpful offering for those students who meet consistently with school social workers and/or support staff throughout the school year and would benefit from continued connection. This intervention may also be appropriate for students attending summer programming who need support.
- WHEN: We are happy to accept referrals now to begin the short-term intervention in the summer.
- REFERRALS: We will accept referrals for Healthy Minds from both school-year support staff as well as Community Education staff and parents. Like Relate's co-located therapy offered during the school year, this intervention is billable to insurance and has a formal referral process. The difference is that it is short-term, and parents complete the referral themselves to begin the process.
- HOW: I have attached a flyer that includes a description and referral link/QR code for parents interested.
We look forward to continuing our partnership in helping your students thrive,
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Principal Monson recently met with Park Nicollet to help each other gain more insight on the sleep habits of elementary age children. Below are some resources that Park Nicollet would love to share with the Peter Hobart Community:
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The Peter Hobart Staff would like to pass on some information from the Grief Club of Minnesota:
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At The Grief Club of Minnesota, we believe in the power of community to bring comfort and healing to those navigating the death of a loved one. This spring/summer, we are offering additional support for grieving children, teens, young adults and their parents/caregivers. We invite you to be part of the healing by sharing these resources within your community. Registration is now open on our website under What We Offer and Events: The Grief Club of Minnesota.
Some of our offerings include:
Summer at The Grief Club: A Season of Healing, Making Memories & Connections
We’re bringing back our impactful and fun All Star Gathering Camp for kids and teens, along with Pizza With A Purpose for families. In response to community requests, we’ve expanded our offerings to include even more age-appropriate opportunities for connection and support. Many families are registering their kids for the All-Star Gathering, along with the age-specific group, making it a once-a-month session in June, July, and August.Thanks to our generous donors and sponsors all services are provided free of charge to participants. Link: https://griefclubmn.org/summer-programming/
Navigating Finances While Parenting Through Grief Seminar
The death of a spouse or partner comes with many challenges, including managing finances while raising a family. On April 22, we are hosting a special presentation designed to help young widows and widowers build financial confidence. This educational event will cover important topics with time for Q&A, offering practical tools and compassionate guidance. Link: https://griefclubmn.org/events/empowering-young-widows-and-widowers-with-financial-confidence/
On a different note, we welcome you to mark your calendars for our annual Healing Hearts Soiree on September 18, 2025. While it’s our largest fundraiser of the year, it’s much more than that, it’s a powerful gathering of caring community members who come together to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those with hurting hearts. It’s an evening you won’t forget, filled with inspiring stories, live music and opportunities to support grieving families. We would love to have you be part of it. We are currently seeking sponsorships and donations of live auction and raffle items. If you or your organization is interested in contributing or learning more, please reach out. It truly takes all of us, working together, to ensure grieving families receive the support they need.
Lastly, as a reminder, The Grief Club of Minnesota is a unique 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a healing space where grieving children, teens, young adults, and their caregivers can find connection, share experiences, and heal. All services are provided by skilled licensed mental health professionals at no cost to clients, we compassionately serve families across the state. Our comprehensive offerings include individual and family counseling, peer-based support groups, camps, special events, crisis support, and community education, all delivered in a peaceful, welcoming space. We support families who have experienced the death of a child aged 25 and under or families in which a parent has died, with children aged 25 and under, ensuring ongoing, high-quality care tailored to their unique needs.
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Dear Peter Hobart Families,
Summer EBT, now known as SUN Bucks, returns for Summer 2025. This program gives families $120 for each eligible student to help them buy groceries when school is out of session.
Benefits of SUN Bucks:
- It helps parents and caregivers buy healthy foods for their children.
- It gives families flexibility to select foods that fit their culture and lifestyle.
- Improves food security and diet quality for participating children.
Eligibility:
Students can be eligible for Sun Bucks in any of the following ways:
- Their household participates in MFIP, SNAP, MA, TANF, or FDPIR; they are experiencing homelessness, are migrants, are runaways, or are in foster care.
- They attend a school participating in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs and have an approved application for free or reduced-price meals on file by August 31, 2025.
If you have not yet submitted an application for educational benefits (meal application) this school year, you can get an application from our nutrition staff or front office or by calling 952-928-6600
To receive your SUN Bucks benefits it is important to ensure that your student's legal parent/guardian and correct address are on file with your student's school.
How SUN Bucks Works:
The benefits will be provided on a separate SUN Bucks card that is mailed to you. Families will receive $120 per eligible child to be used at authorized retailers to purchase qualifying foods. Visit the SUN Bucks website to learn more.SUN Bucks
Children and teens need healthy food year-round to play, grow, and learn. SUN bucks help families stretch their grocery budget during the summer and provide their children with the nutrition they need to thrive.
Sincerely,
Georgia Miller-Kamara MSW, LSSW, LICSW
Peter Hobart Elementary
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Celebrating Volunteers
April is National Volunteer Month, and we’re so grateful for the amazing volunteers in our district! Volunteers are the heart of our community, making a powerful impact on students, teachers, and everyone they support. Their dedication helps create a lasting, positive change that echoes throughout our district. To celebrate National Volunteer Week (April 20–26), we’re hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast with delicious food, great company, and special giveaways, just a small thank you for all the work they do!
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Strategic Plan Focus Groups
St. Louis Park Public Schools is building its next 5-year strategic plan (2025–2030), and we need your input to ensure it reflects the lived experiences of all families.
While we’ve received valuable input from many community members, we recognize the critical importance of including more perspectives from our Black, Asian, and Indigenous families.
PINK Consulting, LLC invites Black, Asian, and Indigenous families to participate in a confidential focus group to share how the last strategic plan—centered on racial equity—impacted you and your student(s).
Confidential Focus Group Registration Links:
Asian Families: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/teLxzgO7T3qJR8nL-F1jKw
Black Families: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Mx873G7pSZqW6aTPKD1b9A
Indigenous Families: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yEESUpQOQlugcO_HiTV_Pw
Your feedback is vital to shaping a district culture of belonging, academic rigor, high expectations, and equity for the future.
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Superintendent Dr. Carlondrea Hines Asks Our Students the Big Questions… with the Tiniest Mic
If you haven’t caught Dr. Hines’ tiny mic interviews yet, you’re missing out! 🎤 The series features candid moments and big insights from our students. Recently, Dr. Hines stopped by Junior Achievement, where 4th graders from Peter Hobart and SLP High School students ran a full-on mock city. Then on National Kindergarten Day, she visited Aquila Elementary to chat with our youngest learners.
Let’s just say—when the tiny mic’s out, the good times roll!
| | Support Kids through the Park Public Schools and Community Foundation | |
4th Annual Water Safety Festival
St. Louis Park Community Education is partnering with the University of Minnesota's Aquatics program to promote this wonderful opportunity! Join us April 27th 2025 at the Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center to learn more about water safety through a day of FREE swim clinics, lessons, performances, activities, and games!
All ages welcome, children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a guardian.
Sign up for general admissions to the Water Safety Festival for a day of events, performances, and activities here.
If you are interested in transportation, please contact communityedsm@slpschools.org
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Free Upcoming Immunization Clinic for Children
SLP is partnering with Hennepin County Public Health to host a free walk-in immunization clinic on Wednesday, April 30, from 2 - 6 p.m. at St. Louis Park Middle School. This event is open to children of all ages, up to the age of 18 years. All children are welcome.
Minnesota law requires all K-12 students to be up to date on immunizations or have an exemption on file to attend school. This clinic provides an opportunity for students to meet these requirements, and keep the community healthy.
Wednesday, April 30 – 2 - 6 p.m.
St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55426
Cost: Free
| Kids Place School Age Summer Program - Registration Opens on March 1, 2025 | | |
Please join us for a fun, informal gathering to learn about the PTO Board roles, PTO event committees and more! We are eager to invite and include all parents to join us in this very important work supporting our kids and school. During the evening you will learn about PTO volunteer opportunities, big and small, for you to consider for the future. RSVP required using this link. We look forward to meeting you.
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The Peter Hobart Elementary Yearbook is available for order! Scan the QR code or go to ybpay.com to order!
There have been so many amazing memories with your students this year, so hold onto those memories forever by buying a yearbook!
The Peter Hobart Yearbook ID Code is 2038325
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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.
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