November 27, 2024 | Stories and News from St. Louis Park Public Schools

SLP Schools is in the process gathering information for the future, both through strategic planning and budget discussions. Your insights are crucial in helping us make informed, thoughtful decisions about how to best allocate funds to support our students, staff, and programs.

How You Can Participate:

• Engage in a Focus Group (the first hour of discussion will be dedicated to the strategic plan, second hour will be for discussing budget)
• Dec. 3 from 5-7:30 p.m. - Spanish Focus Group
• Dec. 4 from 10-12:30 p.m. - Somali Focus Group
• Dec. 4 from 5-7:30 p.m. - Jewish Focus Group
• Dec. 11 from 5-7 p.m. - Virtual Community Engagement Session
• Jan. 27 from 5-7 p.m. - In Person Community Engagement Session

• Complete the budget listening survey to share your input

Together, we can create a roadmap for success that meets the needs of our students, staff, and community while preparing us for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

In the event of hazardous weather or unforeseen circumstances, the superintendent may decide to close one or more district facilities or dismiss students and staff early. Key factors considered for weather-related closures include:

• Current and Forecasted Weather Conditions: Evaluating both existing and predicted weather.
• Consultation with Park Adam: Assessing road conditions, driver safety, traffic, and parking issues that may impact transportation.
• Guidance from City and State Agencies: Incorporating recommendations and updates from relevant authorities.
• Staff Availability: Considering whether adult personnel can report for duty to ensure adequate operation of district facilities and supervision of students.

The district will make every effort to notify families promptly regarding closures or early dismissals. Communication will be sent through multiple channels, including text messages, phone calls, emails, the district website, and local television news outlets. Information from specialized programs and activities including Early Learning, Kids Place, and Adult Options may receive separate messages.

E-Learning for Grades 6-12

In the circumstance school will be closed, students in grades E-5 will have a snow day. There are no e-Learning options for grades E-5. If there is a need for school closures, students will have no school. Students in grades 6-12 are equipped with Google Chromebooks to facilitate learning during inclement weather. In such cases, an e-learning day may be implemented.

E-Learning Day Guidelines:

• Teachers will post lessons by 9:30 a.m. through the Schoology Learning Management System.
• Teachers will be available online via email, phone, or Schoology from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Necessary information, including teacher contact details, will be shared via Schoology and email. Teachers providing a phone number will post it on Schoology.

Student Support:

• Students or parents may leave messages for teachers, who will respond promptly to questions.
• Assignment due dates will be clearly communicated by each teacher.
• If a student lacks internet access, schools will ensure their learning needs are addressed.

For additional information, please visit slpschools.org/academics/e-learning.

• Building Belonging at St. Louis Park Middle School.
• Park and Learn: Byte by Byte, Building Brilliant K-2 Minds. Watch video.
• What Families Can Expect from Continuous Improvement Plans (CIPs).
• Indigenous Peoples' Day Across SLP Schools. Read what students did.
• Student-led Research Transforms SLP Schools. Read the story.
• Get to know Superintendent Dr. Carlondrea Hines: Watch video.
• St. Louis Park Public Schools: Been, Being, Becoming. Watch video.