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Greetings Peter Hobart Families,
We are heading into the last leg of the school year, and there is still so much to look forward too! Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, to celebrate all the hard work our teachers have put in this school year. Later this month we will have the Spring Carnival, and an all school assembly for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The link to purchase yearbooks is also updated, and you can make payments through our wonderful PTO. Let's finish out the year strong Peter Hobart!
Thank you for being a part of the Peter Hobart Community!
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PH Presents Aladdin: has closed!
Congratulations to all of our amazingly talented students and staff that participated in and brought to life, Aladdin! The singing, dancing, acting, lights, sound, set, costumes, and advertising for the production were in a Whole New World! The updates to the presentation of Arab culture was something truly special, and you performance of this Disney classic will be on peoples hearts and minds for years to come. Congratulations!
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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
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Spring Carnival
Join us for a day of fun and excitement at Peter Hobart Elementary School on Friday, May 16th, for our much-anticipated Spring Carnival! This year, we have some exciting updates that you won’t want to miss.
Pre-Pay for Raffle Tickets and Game Wristbands! Volunteer for Games!
To make your carnival experience even smoother, we encourage all parents to pre-pay for raffle tickets and game wristbands. Not only will this save you time on the day of the event, but it also ensures you don’t miss out on your chance to win fantastic prizes!
Sign up to volunteer for our Carnival Games! We need your help to ensure the games run smoothly. Please consider signing up for a 30 minute slot. No previous experience needed.
Donate Items for Grade-Level Raffle Baskets!
We are also seeking your generosity! Please consider donating items for our grade-level raffle baskets. Each class will create its own themed basket to raffle off, making this a wonderful opportunity for everyone to support our school while contributing to the fun!
Online Silent Auction Launching Soon!
This year, we are thrilled to announce our online silent auction, which will go live on Monday, May 5th! Be on the lookout for the auction link in your inbox that day. This is a fantastic way to bid on amazing items from the comfort of your home while supporting our the Peter Hobart community.
Get ready for an unforgettable day of family fun, community spirit, and wonderful prizes at the Spring Carnival. We can’t wait to see you there!
Thank you for your support! Let’s make this Spring Carnival the best one yet!
PH PTO
| | 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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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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Community Education Presents a Family Beach Bash
Join us for a free family swim day on Saturday, May 3 from 12:30-2:30pm at SLP Middle School - appropriate for first time swimmers! We’ll have water safety activities and swim tests for anyone wanting to swim in the deep end. Swimmers can bring coast guard approved life jackets or puddle jumpers. Sorry, no arm bands or inflatables allowed. Registration required at https://slp.ce.eleyo.com/course/8964/adult-enrichment-2024-2025/beach-bash-family-swim-day
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Celebrate Arbor Day at Browndale Park!
Free event, all ages welcome! Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. – noon
*Registration required for tree planting. Register at bit.ly/2025planting
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Sign up for a Strategic Plan Focus Group
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:
Black Families: Focus Group is May 1 at 6 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Mx873G7pSZqW6aTPKD1b9A
Asian Families: Focus group occurred on April 29 at 6 p.m.
Indigenous Families: Focus group occurred on April 30 at 6 p.m.
If you did not have a chance to participate, email Tracy Duran and Phyllis Braxton to set up a confidential time to discuss your experiences.
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Attend the Virtual Strategic Plan Family Share Out
Over the past several months, we've gathered insights from students, staff, families, and community members to help shape the future direction of St. Louis Park Public Schools.
Join us Thursday May 8, 2025, from 5:30-7 p.m. as PINK Consulting shares out the strategic plan findings to the community. This event will highlight the key themes, priorities, and feedback gathered, and offer a chance to see how your voice is informing our next steps.
Access the meeting
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Rally Night for Incoming 6th Graders and Families
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 6:30-8:00pm
This will be an opportunity for families to learn more about the middle school experience. The evening will begin in the Performing Arts Center with a welcome message and general information about the transition to middle school followed by the these opportunities:
- Connect and talk with 6th grade teachers, school counselors, and administrative team.
- Learn more around our before and after school opportunities, including Middle School Athletics.
- Attend an Informational session about our Extended Spanish Program and/or IB Middle Years Programme.
- Experience a 6th Grade Math Lesson with our CPM curriculum.
- Go on a tour of the middle school led by a current student.
- Purchase Park gear from the pop-up STORiole!
| | Support Kids through the Park Public Schools and Community Foundation | | Kids Place School Age Summer Program - Registration Opens on March 1, 2025 | | |
Thank you to all that gathered last night for our Peter Hobart Family Hopes & Dreams Night! Your committed listening ear, and conversation around the Continuous Improvement Plan, the Schedule Change for next school year, and upcoming PTO events was a great reminder of the amazing community we have at Peter Hobart.
Continue to check this section of the Peter Hobart Communicator for updates about Peter Hobart's Hopes & Dreams!
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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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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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