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.

A few of the amazing women around our school! They are caring and wonderful role models for our students!

March Family Bulletin Board

The Murray Family put together a beautiful bulletin board in the main entrance for the month of March. Thank you Lily, Mindy and Ryan! We are looking for a two more families for the months of April and May. Please email Clarence Pollock at pollock.clarence@slpschools.org

Key Dates for Families



• TONIGHT- 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 1st ~ Fifth Grade IB Exhibition Event 6:30-8:00 PM
• Thursday, June 8 ~ Last Day of School



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/

THIS Friday, March 10: Math Night returns to the Susan Lindgren Gym

A big thank you to so many parents (and some older siblings!) who are volunteering for Math Night, tomorrow, Friday March 10, 6-8 p.m.! In partnership with Mathnasium, we are looking forward to a great night of games, prizes and FUN in the gym.  



There are eight more open volunteer shifts from 7-8 p.m. for anyone who is able. Thanks in advance! Contact Francie Streich (francie.streich@gmail.com) or Emily Hynes (emily.hurm@gmail.com) with any questions.  

Subscribe to & Read the latest PTO Newsletter! 

All families are invited to subscribe to PTO newsletters to get PTO-specific updates on events and opportunities. You must opt-in to get these newsletters; unlike the Communicator, parents and care-takers do not automatically get this newsletter. 

You can read the latest newsletter here- including:

• The latest teasers for the online Silent Auction March 18-24
• Invitation for all families to the PTO Meeting THIS Tuesday, March 14, 6-8 p.m.
• And a recording from the St. Louis Park Librarian on how to create an environment that sparks a child’s love of reading; plus some really surprising statistics about reading at/beyond the 3rd grade! 

Questions? Contact Meghan and Heather, PTO co-chairs, at susanlindgrenpto@gmail.com.

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

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

Save the Date for April 18: School Board Listening Session



The SLP School Board invites families to join them for the upcoming listening session on Tuesday, April 18. The listening session will be held at 6:30pm in the High School Library Media Center. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and have a conversation with school board members. It is important to note that this is not an official meeting and no official action will be taken. Please be aware that the school board members will end the listening session 30 minutes after the posted start time if there are no stakeholders in attendance.

Beauty and the Beast Choir Performances

St. Louis Park High School Choirs will present Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" for their 2023 Gala Fundraising production. All performances will be held in the Middle School Performing Arts Center. Proceeds from the Gala are used to support the cost of choir tours.

Performance Schedule

• Saturday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday March 19 at 2:00 p.m.
• Friday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Aquatic Classes - SLP Community Education - Click here!

St. Louis Park Community Education offers a variety of Aquatic Classes. Classes are offered at the Central Community Center Pool (indoor).

Summer Learning Academy - Click here!

Summer Learning Academy (for students who were in grades K-5 during the 22-23 school year) is a free program that promotes student growth and exposes learners to social and emotional development and cultural awareness through the engagement of academics, enrichment and physical activities. Learners will also be exposed to on-site and off-site field trip/experiential learning to enhance the overall summer experience. This year's Summer Learning Academy will take place at Peter Hobart Elementary. June 19-30 and July 10-August 4, Monday through Friday, 8:00-12:30 PM.

Click here for the Registration Form in Spanish.

Click here for the Registration Form in Somali.

Summer Learning & Play - Click here!

St. Louis Park Community Education is excited to offer morning and afternoon fee-based camps as part of its Summer Learning & Play program. If a student registers for both an AM and PM camp, they can stay all day. There will be staff supervision from 12:00-1:00 PM for lunch and free-play time before afternoon classes begin. There is something for every kid including STEM camps, arts camps, sports camps, and more! These will take place at Peter Hobart Elementary. The camps are four days a week, Monday through Thursday.

Kids Place Summer Fun for K-5 - Click here!

Kids Place provides exceptional childcare options for families. Register today

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