June 8, 2022 | Volume 2 • Issue 39
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A Message from Superintendent Osei |
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I can hardly believe that tomorrow is the last day of the school year for students. It has been a whirlwind of a year and I appreciate your continued engagement and support of our students and staff. Our staff and students have worked extremely hard this school year and I believe the challenges we have encountered connected to the pandemic will help us in the future as we continue to work towards the goals of our strategic plan.
The end of the school year is always a time filled with excitement and change. Each year students transition to new grade levels, grade spans, and this year 358 graduates are transitioning to a variety of post secondary experiences. In addition to the change for students, we also experience change with adults in the organization. Every year we have staff who have dedicated their lives to this profession and make the decision to retire. I am so thankful for the 21 staff members who are retiring this school year, as they have given so much of themselves to St. Louis Park Public Schools and our students and families over the years.
Their commitment and contribution to the field of education is commendable and their physical presence in our organization will be missed. While they will not be with us physically, I am confident that the impact they have made and their legacy will live on as their contribution to St. Louis Park Public Schools has helped to shape who we are as an organization.
The support you have provided our school community this year was critical to us being able to sustain in-person learning for students. Your recognition of the efforts of our teachers and staff was much appreciated and was a breath of fresh air during a very challenging school year. I hope each of you have a well deserved summer break and that you are able to spend time this summer doing the things you love.
Thank you for your continued support of St. Louis Park Public Schools.
With much appreciation,
Astein
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Stay Active with Community Education Offerings This Summer |
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Upcoming Events
Senior Resource Fair | Tuesday, June 14 | 1-4 p.m. | Lenox Community Center | Learn More
Juneteenth Celebration | Sunday, June 19 | 12-4 p.m. | The ROC | Learn More
Summer Programming
Elementary Summer Learning Academy - This is a 6-week academic exploration program which includes opportunities for afternoon enrichment camps, experiential learning and more. Registration open for grades 1-5.
Middle School Summer Learning Academy - This is a 5-week project-based camp for scholars in grades 6-8, which includes opportunities for afternoon enrichment camps, experiential learning and more. Registration still open.
Kids Place - Summer School Age Care - Join us for a summer of adventures, weekly field trips and more! Registration is open for grades 1-5.
Summer Learning and Play - Seeking a morning or afternoon option? Discover over 40 Camps this summer from sparkly and fun art creation, 3D printing, and sports! Including a FREE Sports Sampler with SLP High School Athletics (grades 1-6).
For more information about Summer Programs, visit our registration page at: slpcommunityed.com
Outdoor Family Movie Nights - Partnership with SLP Parks and Recreation
Join us for these fun, family movies! Movie nights are for all ages.
- Aug. 27 | 7:50 p.m. | Moana | Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive
- Sept. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Encanto | Aquila Park, 3110 Xylon Ave. S.
- Sept. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Spiderman No Way Home | Minikahda Vista Park, 3901 Inglewood Ave. S.
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Congratulations Class of 2022 |
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St. Louis Park High School held commencement exercises for the Class of 2022 on Tuesday, June 7 at the High School Stadium. Click here to view the recorded ceremony on the District's YouTube channel. Click here to view a gallery of photos from the evening.
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American Indian Parent Advisory Committee Honors
High School Seniors
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On Thursday, June 2, the St. Louis Park American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) met with Indigenous students to honor High School seniors. The group started with smudging and offering tobacco to the creator along with a small prayer to wish them all the best on their journey after high school. The students were then gifted beaded caps to wear during their graduation ceremony as well as an illuminated shadow box where they can place any other memorabilia related to this amazing milestone! Congratulations to all the seniors! Miigwech for all of your input and thoughts presented to your peers in the years to come! |
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High School Families Asked to Opt-In for 2022-23 Transportation |
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As a part of districtwide budget reductions, St. Louis Park Public Schools is making several changes to transportation for the 2022-23 school year. Transportation is a vital part of the day for many of our students and families, but reductions in transportation and other non-classroom areas allow the district to reduce the impact of reductions on classrooms and programs. The changes in transportation will result in budget savings of $325,000.
As a result, beginning with the 2022-2023 school year all 9th through 12th grade students will need to opt-in (register) for transportation. Several metro area school districts are using this practice to ensure that transportation service is running as efficiently as possible.
The district will require that you complete the 2022-23 Transportation Opt-In Form if your address is eligible for transportation and you wish to have school bus transportation for your student in 2022-23. If this form is not completed by August 1, 2022, no bus transportation will be routed for your High School student for the fall of 2022-23.
The district will review ridership and drop students who are not riding for 10 consecutive days or more. Do not request transportation unless your student will ride the bus. The District will provide you the opportunity to add your student at the end of November and again at the end of March.
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High School Baseball Team Advances to State Tournament |
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The St. Louis Park High School baseball team advanced to this year's State Tournament with a 7-0 victory over Hopkins on Monday, June 6. It will be the school's first appearance in the State Baseball Tournament since 1952.
The schedule for the Class AAAA State Tournament has not been released, but it is known that the team will play a state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, June 14 at CHS Field in St. Paul. Visit the District website and social media channels for updated information.
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Ultimate Frisbee Teams "Crush It" at State Tournament |
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The St. Louis Park High School girls and boys Orange Crush ultimate frisbee teams had standout performances at the Minnesota High School State Tournament on June 26-27 at the National Sports Center in Blaine. The girls team won the Division 2 state championship, the boys team finished as state runners-up in the Open Division 1 tournament, and several athletes from both teams received individual honors and awards.
On their way to the Division 2 title, the girls team recorded victories over St. Cloud Cathedral, Benilde-St. Margaret’s, Blake, Edina, and a pair of victories over Cretin-Derham Hall. At the conclusion of the tournament, senior Grace Stillman was named Second Team All-State. The girls team also received the Spirit Award at the conclusion of the tournament, meaning their opponents rated them the most fair minded, respectful and spirited team at the tournament.
The boys team went 5-1 at the state tournament and fell 14-13 to Edina in the state championship match. Seniors Danny Shope and Micah Davis were named First Team All-State, freshman Henry Horstman-Olson was named Rookie of the Year, and head coach Spencer Hagen was named Coach of the Year. The boys team also received the Spirit Award at the conclusion of the tournament.
The boys team will continue its season by participating in the High School National Invitational on June 10-11 in Richmond, Virginia.
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Peter Hobart Elementary School to Serve Free Meals During Summer Months |
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When school isn't in session during the summer, kids 18 and under can receive free meals at locations that include park and recreation sites, community centers, libraries and schools. No registration is required. Peter Hobart Elementary School will serve as one of these locations this summer.
Dates when Free Meals are Available
- June 20-30
- July 11-28
- August 1-4
Free meals will be available Monday through Thursday on the above dates. Free meals will not be available on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays.
Breakfast Times: 7:45-8:15 a.m.
Lunch Times: 12:00-12:30 p.m.
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Cam Muata Named Middle School Interim Assistant Principal for 2022-23 School Year |
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St. Louis Park Public Schools is pleased to announce that Cam Muata will serve as Interim Assistant Principal at St. Louis Park Middle School for the 2022-23 school year. Muata has served in St. Louis Park Public Schools as a Racial Equity Instructional Coach since 2016. Prior to joining St. Louis Park, Muata served in various teaching roles in Robbinsdale Area Schools dating back to 1996.
Muata holds a bachelor’s degree from Augsburg University, a master’s degree from Hamline University, a specialist degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and his K-12 principal licensure.
"I'm excited for Cam to join our administrative team at St. Louis Park Middle School," said 2022-23 Interim Principal Jason Boll. "Cam is an experienced, thoughtful and talented educator who has positively impacted students and staff at Peter Hobart Elementary School for the past six years. He will be a tremendous addition to our middle school community."
Current Assistant Principal Jason Boll will serve as the Interim Principal for the Middle School next year as Les Bork retires July 15. District Administration will share information about the Middle School Principal Search after the 2022-23 school year has begun.
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Ninth Grade Students Excel at Project Citizen Showcase Event |
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Ninth grade civics students at St. Louis Park High School participated in the regional Project Citizen Showcase last week. For the second year in a row, St. Louis Park students scored extremely well at the state level and will be the only school to represent Minnesota at the National Showcase.
Project Citizen is a policy competition where students work together as a whole class to identify a problem in their community and develop a policy solution. The project headed to the National Showcase is called "Ethnic Studies Graduation Requirement" and was completed by students Kara Cisco's third period class.
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Reminder: Early Voting for Special Election Begins June 24 |
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In order to be in alignment with the updated Policy 808 - COVID-19 Face Coverings, the dashboard has been updated to include data with a reporting period that begins at 12:00 a.m. each Monday and concludes at 11:59 p.m. each Sunday. This is the final COVID Dashboard for the 2022-23 school year.
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