Peter Hobart Elementary School Communicator

Where students are seen and valued and become their best selves as racially conscious, globally minded contributors to society.

iB School Primary Years Programme

May 8, 2025

Greetings Peter Hobart Families, 


Happy Staff Appreciation week to all of our amazing staff! Our community is so lucky to have such an incredible staff with our students everyday. We can't wait to see what the rest of the school year brings.



Thank you for being a part of the Peter Hobart Community!

Principal Aaron Monson

Assistant Principal Kelsey Clark

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 ~ May

2024-25 Family Calendar-At-A-Glance

May


Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month

Better Speech & Hearing Month

Mental Health Awareness Month



5 - 9 - Staff 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

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 grade will contribute to a themed baskets to raffle off, making this a wonderful opportunity for everyone to support our school while contributing to the fun!


🖥️ Online Silent Auction is LIVE!

Our online silent auction is live through May 13th! This is a fantastic way to bid on amazing items from the comfort of your home while supporting our Peter Hobart community. https://www.32auctions.com/PHPTO


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 

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,

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:


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.

District News

Attend the Virtual Strategic Plan Family Share Out TONIGHT!


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

Virtual Strategic Plan Family Share Out

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

Peter Hobart PTO

  • Theme: Differentiated Learning Experiences
  • Community Idea: Additional in class learning support for kids needing help
  • Action: We have been partnering with the Community Education Volunteer Program to support teachers and students in classrooms and on field trips. If you haven’t already, please visit the Volunteer Website to apply for volunteering opportunities here at Peter Hobart.

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.

The Peter Hobart Spring Book Fair is coming up in a few weeks! The Spring Book Fair is a BOGO Book Fair (buy one get one free on all items!). We are looking for parent volunteers to make the Spring Book Fair as successful as possible. Sign up to Volunteer at this link!

4th Grade Student Leaders reading stories to 1st Graders

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. 

Peter Hobart PTO

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

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