Thursday, September 8th, 2022 | |
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From your Proud Principal
Clarence Pollock
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Welcome Back to all of you! I am excited, honored and eager to start the school year! My "Hopes and Dreams," I shared with the school team last Monday, and I would also like to share with all of you as we are partners in your child/children's learning journey!
Mr. Pollock’s Hope and Dreams
for the 2022-2023 School Year
for all of us!
- Relationships with each other and our students
- High Expectations with Consistency and Care
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First Week 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!
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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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
Additional volunteer opportunities for the fall include:
- Classroom Ambassadors. Role may include: work with the classroom teacher to organize up to two class parties/events, organize classroom-specific activities such as teacher/staff gifts, and serve as point person to share PTO updates to the class.
- Board Secretary: This is an officer position responsible for taking minutes at board and general PTO meetings; attend all meetings and be an engaged, voting board member.
- More opportunities are coming soon!
Spirit Wear is back!
Susan Lindgren kids t-shirts will be available for purchase on the playground immediately following the Sept. 1 Meet and Greet, as well as in the school foyer during the Sept. 6 Kindergarten parent/teacher meetings. Cash, venmo, or paypal will be accepted. Look for info this fall with more gear at our Susan Lindgren/SLP Spirit Wear Store!
Sign Up for the PTO Newsletter
Make sure to stay up to date on all the latest PTO events and opportunities by signing up for the twice monthly PTO Newsletter. Families must opt-in to the PTO Newsletter, you will not automatically receive it. You can sign up on the PTO website, susanlindgrenpto.org, at the bottom of the Home page ‘Join our email list’, or sign up directly here
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SLP Youth Lacrosse Clinic
Sunday, October 9
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 3:30- 7:30 PM
- Friday, September 30 ~ No School ~ Family Connections 7:20 AM- 3:20 PM
- Wednesday, October 5 ~ 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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Susan Lindgren Elementary
NEW Student Cell Phone Procedures
Please take the time to discuss these procedures with your child/children.
We thank you for your partnership and cooperation!
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"SL Respects"
School Wide Expectations for All Members of our School Community
We will begin the year with school wide expectations in the common areas of our hallways and bathrooms.
Please take the time to discuss these expectations with your child/children.
Thank you for your partnership and cooperation!
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Bus Information
The St. Louis Park Public Schools Transportation Bus Schedules will be available in the Traversa Ride 360 app (click here for directions) starting August 22. This information will include bus number, stop location, and stop times. If you have any questions or concerns please call the SLP Transportation Department at 952-928-6052 on or after August 22.
In order to register with Traversa you will need your student's "ID Number" which can be found in PowerSchool. If you need help finding the number, email Robin Nelson at nelson.robin@slpschools.org.
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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 427 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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