Thursday, September 15th, 2022 | |
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From your Proud Principal
Clarence Pollock
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Mr. Pollock's Reflection
It has been wonderful to see the smiles and laughter fill our halls and classrooms. The entire Susan Lindgren Team puts our students needs first, as we plan our lessons, activities and learning adventures. The teachers have been working collaboratively to be the best we can be for our student scholars. I am extremely proud of this team and our outstanding learners for such a wonderful start to the school year.
Thank you for your support, as we start the new "SL Respects" building wide expectations, as well as our new cell phone procedures, to continue high expectations while keeping everyone safe and healthy.
Reminder of School Hours for Students
- Routines are everything! Please be as consistent as possible with the way children are getting to and from school each day.
- Susan Lindgren’s school day officially begins at 7:45 AM and ends at 2:15 PM. Students are welcome to arrive as early as 7:30 AM.
We will do our BEST. You do your BEST. And it will be OK!
We see you!
We hear you!
We care for you!
We love you!
We are in this together!
Be Well,
Clarence Pollock
Proud Principal
September Family Connections Reminder
(Formally called Parent/Teacher Conferences)
September Family Connection Conferences will be goal setting and relationship building for the student, family and teacher.
- Thursday, September 29th from 2:30 - 6:30 PM
- Friday, September 30th from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- (No School for Students on Friday, September 30th)
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Monday, September 19th at 4:00 PM ~ Family Connect Meetings Sign Up Links will be sent out to families via Special Edition of Susan Lindgren Communicator.
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Highlights of our Amazing Learning Community and our Outstanding Scholars! | |
Wear Your Words Wednesdays - Honoring Ms. Kim Carden | |
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With the death of Kim Carden, our beloved friend, colleague, mentor and amazing educator, our school team wants to continue to honor her by "Wear Your Words Wednesday!" Ms. Carden loved literacy, books, writing and words, and over the years brought it to life in her Kindergarten classroom.
Our school team will be wearing shirts with words and many with positive messages on them, to honor Ms. Carden. We encourage all students to join us in wearing shirts with words on them each and every Wednesday. Let's continue to share the love in our school! We love you Kim and miss you so much!
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Student and Family Main Entrance Bulletin Board Activity
We would like to invite a student, a group of students or a family to decorate the bulletin boards in the Main Entrance. If it is a student or a group of students, we ask that there be an adult with them and they can work on it after school. The bulletin board will stay up for 1 month. Please email Mr. Pollock if you are interested. pollock.clarence@slpschools.org We want to honor student voice and choice along with families! Susan Lindgren is a school for all!
* Two Families have signed up for October and November.
Let's get some more!
Please see below the beautiful September bulletin board made in collaboration with Henry McDonald, Arthur Aanenson (Charlie & Oliver's younger brother) and Heather McDonald. Thank you it is wonderful!
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Tomorrow
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic September 16, 2-6 p.m. at Central Community Clinic
We encourage St. Louis Park families who are eligible to receive a Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 primary series or booster vaccine to attend our upcoming vaccine clinic.
Friday, September 16 (2–6 p.m.)
6300 Walker Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 – gymnasium
Available vaccines
Moderna vaccines (6 months and up)
Moderna boosters (18 years and up)
Pfizer vaccines (6 months and up)
Pfizer boosters (5 years and up)
Please note that Pfizer is a 3-dose series for children under 5.
Register for an appointment.
More Information
Vaccine options - English
Opciones de vacunas - Español
Ikhtiyaarada tallaalka - Soomaali
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Important PTO News and Updates
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PTO Meeting, September 20, 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. in the Media Center
We hope you will join us at the first PTO meeting of the school year! It will be a chance to meet the PTO board and chairs, learn about upcoming events, and hear from Principal Pollock and special guest Patrick Duffy, Director of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership for SLP schools. Enter your name in a drawing; and enjoy free childcare and pizza for kids! Contact susanlingrenpto@gmail.com with questions.
Volunteer Opportunities Throughout the Year
Sign Up with your interest and to learn more! There are a ton of ways to get involved throughout the year and if you want to discuss your capacity and what might fit best with the volunteer opportunities, please reach out to Meghan and Heather at susanlindgrenpto@gmail.com. We are happy to help!
Kids T-Shirts Available
It has been great to see so much excitement for the new Susan Lindgren spirit-wear! If you didn't get a chance to purchase a $10 kids t-shirt for your child, we are planning to place another order soon. Please submit t-shirt sizes and payment on this t-shirt order form by Tues, Sept 20 and we will notify you when the order is submitted. *Note: There will be an online Spirit Wear Store with a wide variety of gear options- hats, sweatshirts, shorts, pajama pants, and more! Keep an eye out for a flyer later in September!
Stay Up to Date with PTO
Don’t miss out on the latest PTO news! Families must opt-in here to get the PTO Newsletter. You can also find us on Facebook, and the Schoolyard Garden Facebook page.
Want to set up a playdate or send out birthday invites?
Make sure to download the Membership Directory app for quick and easy access to the student directory! Get instructions here on how to set up an account and download the app. * Note to new families - hold off on doing anything yet! You will receive instructions for how to access the directory in October after your information is uploaded by the school district
Kim Carden Memorial in the Susan Lindgren Garden
Thank you to all who donated over $1,500 to raise money for a memorial honoring Kim Carden, a beloved Kindergarten teacher who passed away in December 2021. Kim had many wide and deep connections in the Susan Lindgren community she loved so much. If you haven't yet, consider helping us reach our estimated goal of $2,000 to raise funds for two benches and a tree in Kim's memory, so that other teachers can take a break or bring students to read books in the garden. If you would like, please donate on the Susan Lindgren website by Sunday, September 18. Contact Julia Boaz with interest in joining the memorial fundraising committee, or email susanlindgren@gmail.com with any questions.
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SLP Youth Lacrosse Clinic
Sunday, October 9th
The SLP Girls High School Lacrosse Team is pleased to announce they will be hosting a first annual youth lacrosse clinic on Sunday, October 9th from 1:00-3:00 PM on the SLP Stadium Turf Field. The high school coaches and players will take youth players through drills, techniques and game play to enhance their skills, learn more about the game of lacrosse, and have a great time!
The clinic is open to youth in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. Each player will receive a t-shirt at the door. The cost of the clinic is $35 per player. No experience is necessary to play and we will have sticks and goggles to borrow, if needed. Please have your player bring water and a mouth guard.
REGISTER HERE: https://slplax.sportngin.com/register/form/494680769
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Key Dates for Families
- Thursday, September 22 ~ Fifth Grade Band Info Night, MS Performing Arts Center, 6:30-8:00 PM
- Thursday, September 29 ~ Family Connections 2:30- 6:30 PM
- Friday, September 30 ~ No School ~ Family Connections 7:30 AM- 3:30 PM
- Thursday, October 6th (Change in date)~ School Picture Day
- Friday, October 7 ~ Homecoming Football Game, 7:00 PM
- Thursday, October 20 ~ No School
- Friday, October 21 ~ No School
- Tuesday, November 8 ~ School Picture Day, Retakes
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2022-2023 Application for Education Benefits Now Available
We encourage all families to fill out an application for educational benefits for the 2022-23 school year.
For the 2022-23 school year, USDA rules for school meals will return to pre-COVID guidelines. This means that families will need to pay for student meals unless they apply (see below) and qualify for educational benefits. If families complete the form and qualify, your child will be eligible for free or reduced priced meals and other educational benefits (described below).
How to Apply
The application can be filled out in a number of different ways including online through your Wordware or PowerSchool account, or by filling out a paper copy.
Download a paper copy: English | Español | Somali
If you need assistance filling out an Application for Educational Benefits, contact the School Nutrition Department at 952-928-6146.
If you decide to fill out a paper copy, return the completed form to:
Attention: School Nutrition
6425 West 33rd Street
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Families can also attach a completed form in an email and send it to woelffer.jodie@slpschools.org.
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22-23 SLP High School Home Athletic Event Admission Information
Beginning this fall, all home SLP HS athletic events where admission is charged, cash will no longer be accepted. You can purchase your tickets using the following link ONLINE TICKETING, or there will be QR codes at each event location.
Please remember that all students that are younger than Grade 9 will need to be accompanied by a paying adult to be admitted into SLPHS home events. SLP HS students will still have free admission to home regular season events, but will need to secure their ticket for each event via the link or QR code and entering their student ID number into the promo code area.
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Save The Date - Beginning Band Information Night - Fifth Graders
When: Thursday, September 22nd - 6:30-8:00 PM
Where: SLP Middle School Performing Arts Center
Starting in 5th grade, all students have the opportunity to join band class and learn a new instrument. During the first few weeks of school all students will have the opportunity to meet the band teacher, Ms. Bertram, and try out different instruments to find the one they will play in band class. The instrument options in 5th grade band include: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, and Percussion.
The band information night is the time for families to meet the band teacher, learn about participation and expectation in band class, instrument rental and access options, and sign-up for optional private lessons. Additionally, more information will be shared in the first few weeks of school about instrument selection and registration.
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We could not do the wonderful things we do at our school without all of you and your never-ending support. We are a village and family for all of our 432 learners!
Your Proud Partner in Learning,
Clarence Pollock
Principal
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Clarence Pollock, Susan Lindgren Principal
Arsenio Richardson, Susan Lindgren Elementary Support Supervisor
Jane Watts, Susan Lindgren Administrative Assistant to the Principal
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District School Calendar 2022-2023
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