May 18, 2022 | Volume 2 • Issue 36
Transportation Changes for 2022-23 School Year
As a part of districtwide budget reductions, St. Louis Park Public Schools will be making several changes to student transportation for the 2022-23 school year. Transportation is a vital part of the day for many of our students and families. Reductions in transportation and other non-classroom areas will allow the district to reduce the impact of reductions on classrooms and programs. The transportation changes will result in budget savings of $325,000.

In the coming days, the district will begin to communicate with families who are impacted by these transportation changes. A summary of the changes is included below:

  • Expanded no bus zones for students residing in St. Louis Park, including the establishment of a no bus zone for Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School.
  • Condensed bus stops for secondary students.
  • Expanded no bus zones for students who open enroll from Minneapolis.
  • New elementary school boundaries for Minneapolis students.
  • High school students and families will be asked to opt-in for transportation.
August 9 Special Election Community Meetings
St. Louis Park Public Schools will host a series of informational meetings related to the August 9 Special Election for the capital project levy and bond referendum. 

  • Thursday, May 26 | 7:30 p.m. | St. Louis Park High School - Room C350 (Meeting will be recorded)
  • Monday, June 6 | 7:00 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom | Zoom Link

Stay Informed - Visit the Special Election Website

Stakeholders can access all of the latest information related to the August 9 Special Election by visiting the district website at bit.ly/Aug9SLP. Email any questions you have regarding the Special Election to communications@slpschools.org.
Central Early Learning Center - Fall Registration is Open
Central Early Learning Center, conveniently located at 6300 Walker Street, offers a wide variety of programming options for St. Louis Park's youngest learners, ages birth to five. Click here for a comprehensive overview of the exciting things that are happening in our school.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
Join us for separating and non-separating infant and toddler classes led by licensed Parent Educators. Click here to see our fall ECFE class offerings.

Early Learning Preschool
This program offers flexible half-day options for children ages 33 months - 5 years old. Click here to see our fall schedule and register.
Park Virtual Now Enrolling Students
Students and families interested in pursuing a virtual learning experience for the 2022-23 school year can now enroll in St. Louis Park's new Park Virtual program.

Park Virtual will provide a rigorous academic experience that is aligned to state standards while flexible to meet the unique needs of every student and family situation.

To learn more about Park Virtual and to enroll your student, visit the Park Virtual website.

Questions about Park Virtual can be emailed to parkvirtual@slpschools.org.
St. Louis Park Police to Host Mental Health Panel Discussion
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. An important part of improving lives of people living with mental illness or mental health symptoms is normalizing conversations about mental health. In order to act on this normalization, the St. Louis Park Police Department will host a mental health panel discussion May 24 at 6 p.m. at St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd., council chambers, third floor.

The goal of this event is to acknowledge mental health issues faced by St. Louis Park students within the last few years and to provide resources to students and their families. The panel will include various local mental health experts who can relate to issues specific to St. Louis Park students.
New Section of Middle School Jump Start Added for June 1
Due to popular demand, St. Louis Park Community Education has added another section of Middle School Jump Start for incoming sixth graders. This recently added section will take place from 4:30-6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1 at the Middle School.

During these sessions, students will:
  • Meet teachers
  • Learn about the building
  • Practice opening lockers
  • Learn what you really need for a day in school
  • Meet new people
  • Ask questions
  • Have fun!

Click here to register for Middle School Jump Start.
Grand Opening of Dakota-Edgewood Bikeway Features Mural Created in Partnership with Peter Hobart Students
Thanks to everyone who came out for the May 15 Connect the Community Event at Dakota Park! Mayor Jake Spano, St. Louis Park Public Schools School Board Chair Anne Casey and Minneapolis Regional Chamber President and CEO Jonathan Weinhagen gave remarks.

A new mural by Artist Joseph DeCamillis, created in partnership with the students of Peter Hobart Elementary School, was unveiled on the pier of the Dakota-Edgewood pedestrian bridge and bikeway. Peter Hobart students had a chance to tour and learn about the mural earlier this week.
Video Celebrating the Class of 2022 to Premiere on May 26
A video celebrating the members of the Class of 2022 will premiere on the District's YouTube channel at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 26.

The video will include baby and senior photos, future plans, favorite memories and awards and scholarships earned by members of the class.
Save the Date: St. Louis Park Juneteenth Celebration
COVID Dashboard
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. The dashboard will continue to be published in the SLP Communicator on Wednesdays and can also be found on the District's COVID Updates & Information page at www.slpschools.org/families/covid-updates-information.




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