February 2, 2022 | Volume 2 • Issue 23
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Celebrating Black History Month |
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The theme of Black History Month this year is Black Health and Wellness, exploring the legacy of medical practitioners and scholars. St. Louis Park Public Schools is committed to celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans in this country.
Each year, while I appreciate the attention on Black history during the month of February, our students deserve educational environments where the history of Black Americans is taught in a culturally relevant manner throughout the entire school year, not just in the month of February. I am thankful to work in a district where the staff and community strive to make Black history and the history of all of our students a part of the learning experience throughout the entire school year.
Thank you for your collective effort to see, inspire, and empower each learner to live their brilliance in an environment that centers student voice and experience to create racially equitable learning that energizes and enhances the spirit of our community.
In community,
Astein
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Aquila Elementary School to Host 5+ Vaccine Clinic on Feb. 5 |
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In partnership with Hennepin County, St. Louis Park Public Schools will be hosting a Pfizer vaccination event for people ages 5 and up on Saturday, Feb. 5. Boosters will be available to individuals ages 12+ whose second vaccine dose was administered five months prior. If you are receiving a second dose or booster dose, please bring proof of vaccination. Event details:
- Dates: Saturday, February 5, 2022
- Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Location: Aquila Elementary School
- The vaccine is free and no insurance is required
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Families who get their children ages 5-11 vaccinated may be eligible to receive a $200 Visa gift card through the State's Kids Deserve a Shot Program.
CLICK HERE to download a one-page flyer with information regarding this event.
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COVID Tests Available for Students and Staff |
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Rapid-result COVID antigen tests are now available at sites for both staff and students. Tests can be requested at the front office of a student’s school or staff’s primary work location.
Students that are not enrolled in St. Louis Park Public schools such as siblings, relatives, children of staff, will need to request a test from their school/school district or leverage other testing resources. Relatives of staff will also need to leverage local testing resources. More information on community testing options are listed below. Please contact Flower Krutina, krutina.flower@slpschools.org, with questions.
Order Free At Home Tests Online
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them. Go online to www.covidtests.gov and fill out a short form to order your tests today.
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Additional Local Testing Options
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Save the Date: Celebrating NAAPID on Feb. 14 |
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St. Louis Park Public Schools will join school districts across the country on Monday, February 14 to celebrate National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID). Due to COVID and in place of any in-person events at our schools, a video featuring the voices of St. Louis Park students will be released on the District's YouTube channel on Feb. 14. More details about the video premier will be communicated in the coming days. |
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Virtual High School Registration Information Nights on Feb. 9 |
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St. Louis Park High School will host Virtual Registration Information Nights for parents and guardians on Wednesday, February 9.
The session for parents/guardians of incoming ninth graders will begin at 5 p.m. Sessions for parents/guardians of incoming 10th, 11th and 12th grade students will run concurrently beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Complete course registration information, including the 2022-23 Course Catalog, Zoom links to the Registration Information Nights and many more resources will be available on the Course Catalog & Registration Resources page of High School website no later than Monday, February 7.
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Reminder: No School for E-12 Students on Feb. 4 |
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As a reminder, there is no school for E-12 students on Friday, February 4 (staff professional development day). At the Central Early Learning Center, there will be no Early Learning Preschool, ECSE or ECFE classes. Kids Place childcare will be open. |
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Free Virtual Financial Aid Events for High School Families |
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Kicking off the New Year, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education, ECMC's The College Place Minnesota, and Minnesota Goes to College are launching a series of financial aid webinars for Minnesota students and families as they prepare for the college-going process. All sessions will have simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong. Participants who attend 4 out of 5 sessions will be eligible to win a $500 scholarship.
The series, which runs February 8th through March 1st, will focus on a variety of topics, including general financial aid information, details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Minnesota Dream Act for undocumented students, and other ways to pay for college.
February 8, 2022, 7 p.m. — Financial Aid Overview
February 15, 2022, 7 p.m. — Complete the FAFSA
February 17, 2022, 7 p.m. — Complete the MN Dream Act
February 22, 2022, 7 p.m. — Understanding Your Offer Letter
March 1, 2022, 7 p.m. — Scholarship Search
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Stay Home When You Are Sick! |
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