Women's History Month is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987.

We will be planning activities throughout the month to celebrate our brilliant, strong and talented female students and school team members!

March 5-11 is

School Social Workers Week!

School Social Workers rise up - supporting their students, families, and school communities. School Social Workers rise to share hope. They rise to listen and understand. They rise to challenge inequities. They rise to support all students. A special thanks is extended to school social workers this week.

Key Dates for Families



• Thursday, March 9th- District Band Showcase at the High School- 5:20 PM Rehearsal and 7:00 PM Start

• Friday, March 10th from 6:00-8:00 PM Family Math Night (Gym)
• Tuesday, March 14th ~ Kindergarten Concert at 1:00 PM (Gym)
• Tuesday, March 14th ~ PTO Meeting 6:00-8:00 PM
• Tuesday, March 21st ~ Incoming Kindergarten Welcome Night 5:30-7:30 PM
• Friday, March 31 --- Friday, April 7 ~ No School
• Monday, April 10 ~ School Resumes
• Monday, May 29 ~ No School
• Thursday, June 8 ~ Last Day of School



Beautiful Photos from our Amazing Black History Month Assembly!

Full of Joy and Student Voice and Choice!

Boys and Girls St. Louis Park High School Varsity Coaches Dan Becker and Freddie Boyle enjoyed teaching a golf lesson to fifth grade students this week. Golf is a wonderful sport our students can participate in that promotes lifetime physical well being. Students are eligible as seventh graders to play golf for the high school during the spring season. 

LOCAL GOLF OPPORTUNITIES:

Three Rivers Parks:

*Girls Only Golf Camps, click here.

*First Tee Program, click here.

*Scholarships available, click here.

Brookview Junior Programs:

*Golf Academy, click here.

Top Golf Spring Academy:

*Golf Lessons, click here.

Youth On Course:

Youth On Course is a great, cost effective opportunity to play golf during the spring/summer/fall. For a $25 annual fee, players ages 6 - 18 can play many courses, including regulation courses, around the metro area for $5 or less per round!

*Join Youth On Course, click here.

Please consider ordering some awesome St. Louis Park Spirit Wear here with a portion of the proceeds going toward the Senior Party efforts to make this a free event for all seniors! 

https://2023-st-louis-park-hs-senior-party-kick-off-fundraiser.square.site/

Online Silent Auction 

Online Silent Auction March 18-24   

In addition to having items to bid on, we are excited to offer community-building experiences too!  We invite families to consider hosting or co-hosting an experience.  Some examples could be: 

• Host a backyard Tie-dye party for 15 kids 
• Host Kickball & pizza party at a park for 20 families 
• Park play and ice cream treats for 50 kids 
• Ice cream truck party for 20 families with fun yard games
• Wine & cheese tasting in the backyard for 15 people

Have an idea, but now sure how to plan the logistics?  Contact susanlindgrenpto@gmail.com with questions and we’ll help you figure it out.  Swap ideas with a friend or neighbor; experiences of all kinds are welcome! We suggest that hosted experiences take place by the end of the school year. Experiences can be shared in this Google Form by Friday, March 10.

Additionally, there will be grade-level events/experiences hosted by teachers, as well as some small-group opportunities hosted by staff, to ensure all students have the opportunity to participate in silent auction experiences.  

Check out this week’s silent auction sneak peek: 

• A year’s worth of girl scout cookies! 
• Stigma Cannabis Wellness Package
• Series of 3 Career Coaching Sessions

Math Night is Back!!

Volunteers Needed for Math Night!

With up to 15 FUN math stations, lots of volunteers are needed to make this event a success!  Please consider signing up to help facilitate one of the math stations- it's very simple with clear and easy guidance from Mathnasium. NO math expertise needed!    We also know families want to attend the event with their students, so please consider a one hour shift plus inviting older siblings, SL alumni, and grandparents to volunteer!  

PTO Meeting - Tuesday, March 14, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

All families are invited to attend the next PTO meeting on Tuesday, March 14.  Starting at 6 p.m., is an informal time for parents to connect, then the meeting will be held from 6:15 -8:00 p.m.  This meeting will be a hybrid meeting held in the Susan Lindgren Media Center as well as virtually over Zoom.  The agenda will include:

• school updates from Principal Pollock  
• PTO budget and updates on upcoming school events & activities (i.e. Silent Auction, Student Showcase, etc)
• Plus a discussion about children’s mental health with guest speaker, Halen Bower, MA, School Services Therapist at Susan Lindgren 
• All in-person attendees will be entered in a drawing, plus free childcare and pizza for children!  

A Look Ahead….

Tues., Mar. 14 - PTO Meeting, Media Center, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Wed., Mar. 15 - Parkway Pizza Night

Fifth Grade Band Students are expected to participate in the annual SLP District Band Showcase on Thursday, March 9. Fifth grade students will start rehearsing at 5:20 PM before the concert which starts at 7:00 PM.

Arrive:

5:20 PM Students should arrive in enough time to set up their stand, instrument, music

Where:

St. Louis Park High School - Field House (Large Gymnasium)

Wear:

Top: white or black (no words or images if possible)

Bottom: dark color or black

Bring:

Instrument, concert music, music stand (if you own one)

Please let me know if you have questions, don't have a music stand, or need assistance getting to the high school at 5:20 PM. Encourage your student to practice at home. Please check your emails for practice videos.

Thank you for your support,

Emilie Bertram, Elementary Band Teacher

bertram.emilie@slpschools.org

Fundraisers:

Gotsneakers?: We would truly appreciate a donation of any sneakers (tennis shoes) that you are going to be getting rid of this year. Please bring them to the front office of Susan Lindgren or send with your student to drop off. Please see the attached document to learn more about Gotsneakers. 

Chipotle: Mark your calendar: March 7th 4-8 PM any purchase from Excelsior Blvd. (by Park Nicollet) Chipotle will give Susan Lindgren Spotlight kids 30% of the sales. You will need to bring the upcoming flyer either electronically or in hard copy. 

Donations: 

Snacks: We will be serving approximately 100 students snacks twice a week for 17 weeks. Any donations of snacks would be greatly appreciated. Please send snack donations to the front office. Here is a Sign Up Link for Snack donations.

Carpentry Supplies: If you have a connection or extra construction materials at your residence please let us know. We will be constructing sets and will need all of the supplies to make that happen. Email: Meg Schauer: schauer.meg@slpschools.org 

Fabric: If you have a connection or extra fabric at your residence please let us know. We will be constructing costumes and will need all of the supplies to make that happen. Please email so we can give you more specifics of what we are looking for. 

Email: Meg Schauer: schauer.meg@slpschools.org 

UPDATE for Susan Lindgren Spotlight Kids: 

The first dates of rehearsal will be 1/10/23 and 1/12/23.

We are excited for this opportunity and greatly appreciate any and all support! If you have any questions or concerns please reach out.

Sincerely,

Ms. Schauer schauer.meg@slpschools.org (Director)

Mr. Thomas thomas.joseph@slpschools.org (Musical Director)

Ms. Bertram bertram.emilie@slpschools.org (Choreographer) 

Ms. Nelson nelson.robin@slpschools.org (Producer) 

Kindergarten Welcome

If you or someone you know has an incoming kindergartner, be sure to check out the Kindergarten Welcome on March 21. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the presentation and activities will start at 6 p.m. Kindergarten Welcome is a great opportunity for 2023-24 kindergarten families to meet your school's principal and teachers, explore your school building, enjoy fun activities, learn about before- and after-school programming, and complete your enrollment process.  



5:30 p.m. - Registration tables and student led tours

6p.m. - Presentation and classroom activity

6:30 p.m. - Breakout rooms

Want to become a substitute teacher in

St. Louis Park Public Schools?

Our substitute teacher partner, Teachers on Call, is hiring exceptional people who would like to be substitute teachers!  Are you wondering what becoming a substitute teacher entails? Becoming a sub requires a license through the state of Minnesota (requires bachelor’s degree or higher). You can still join if you are not licensed yet. We will briefly go over the requirements to become a substitute and send out information for you to get started. Join our virtual event to learn more about the process. 

Become a Sub Webinar: https://calendly.com/jilr608/want-to-be-a-substitute-teacher

When: Wednesday, March 8th, 2023

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

What: An informal event to meet with Teachers on Call recruiting staff and learn more about the positions they offer.

Cold lunch options are back starting in March!



The SLP School Nutrition Department has some great news to share! Starting in March, students can enjoy cold options at school. Students will be able to choose between hot lunch, cold lunch, or vegetarian options.

Students can look forward to cold lunch options like egg salad sandwich, turkey & cheese sandwich, crispy chicken wrap, roast beef with provolone cheese on croissant, and chicken caesar wrap. Each month we’ll have different options based on what the students like. Make sure your student tells their school nutrition staff their favorite lunches! View lunch menus.

Time for Summer Activities - Registration Opens Mar 1, 2023

Summer Learning Academy, Summer Learning and Play, and Credit Recovery.

Elementary School

June 19-August 4 - Summer Learning Academy

June 19-Aug 17- Summer Learning and Play

Middle School



June 19-July 28 - Summer Learning Academy (Rising 6-8th grade students)

High School

June 12-30 - Credit Recovery

For more information visit slp.thatscommunityed.com

Central Community Clinic

The Central Community Clinic is a free, walk-in clinic for children from birth to high school who live or go to public or private schools in St. Louis Park. Central Clinic's mission is to reduce barriers to healthcare for the children and youth of our community. 

Services are no-cost and include: 

• treatment for acute illness and injuries
• well-child/baby check-ups
• immunizations and vaccines (for uninsured/Medical Assistance/MNCARE)
• sports and camp physicals
• sexual health care

Interpreters can be arranged by calling ahead of time. At this time, Central Clinic is not able to administer Covid vaccines.

Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1:00-4:30 p.m. 

Location: Central Community Center - 6300 Walker Street - Door 7

Contact: Call 952-933-1100 or email central clinic@parknicollet.com

Dental Care

Low cost dental care is also available at this location. Call Children's Dental Services to make an appointment at 612-746-1530.

The Central Clinic was founded in 1996 as a response to the Children First initiative. The clinic is funded by a grant from the Park Nicollet Foundation, staffed by doctors from Park Nicollet Creekside Clinic, and governed by an advisory council.

Somali Central Clinic Flyer

Spanish Central Clinic Flyer

Clarence Pollock, Principal

Arsenio Richardson, Elementary Support Supervisor

4801 West 41st Street

St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Phone: 952-928-6700

Fax: 952-928-6713

pollock.clarence@slpschools.org

https://sl.slpschools.org