March 5, 2025 | Stories and News from St. Louis Park Public Schools

Join us for this edition of Park and Learn as we step into Tricia Zeigle's classroom, where math comes to life at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School! Through problem-solving and hands-on learning, Ms. Zeigle's passion for teaching is making a real impact on her students.

With the rigorous implementation of the Bridges math curriculum, an impressive 82% of her students met their math growth goals from fall to winter assessments this year! 

As part of its Continuous Improvement Plan, St. Louis Park High School set a goal to reduce failing grades by 2% – and the latest data shows promising progress! At a recent school board meeting, Principal LaNisha Paddock shared that Semester 1 grades improved by 2% from last year, with notable gains among student groups.

Learn how the high school is reducing failing grades in this week's story!

Read the latest In the Loop newsletter from Knutson Construction! Click on the photo to learn more.

Join us for a warm and welcoming Community Iftar Dinner, hosted by the St. Louis Park High School Muslim Student Association (MSA), on Thursday, March 13, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This event is a wonderful opportunity for everyone, regardless of background or faith, to come together in the spirit of unity, understanding, and celebration. 

This event is free and open to the public, register today on Eventbrite.

Women's History Month

Happy Women’s History Month! We celebrate the resilience and achievements of women who have shaped history, from Maya Angelou and Malala Yousafzai to Eleanor Roosevelt.

Their contributions inspire change and progress. We seek to honor the incredible women in our schools and beyond who make a difference every day. Join us in celebrating this month by teaching your student about the important women who have made a difference.

Check out our new Spring/Summer Community Education catalog for a wide range of exciting opportunities, including family activities, summer camps, and Kids Place childcare programs. Whether you're looking for ways to keep your child engaged, or interested in fun, educational activities for the whole family, there's something for everyone. Be sure to explore all the fantastic programs we have to offer this season! Registration for youth programs begins on February 17, all other catalog registration begins on February 24.

View our catalog at slpcommunityed.com.

Last week, PINK Consulting met with teachers, staff, administration and the core planning group to further the movement of the strategic plan development. The results of the strategic plan will be shared with the school board in April.

Are you wondering what the next five years will look like in St. Louis Park Public Schools? Get your questions answered at the upcoming virtual office hours with Pink Consulting!

• Wednesday, March 12: 5 – 6 p.m.
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• Monday, March 17: 8 – 9 a.m.
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PowerSchool, our district’s student information system, has begun notifying affected families regarding the recent security breach. If you were impacted, you will receive an email directly from PowerSchool with instructions on next steps.

Please monitor your inbox and follow the provided guidance.

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• Park and Learn Video Series:
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• Crafting Personal Identity and Purpose Through Keystone Design
• Byte by Byte, Building Brilliant K-2 Minds
• Mehgan Setten Ignites a Love for Science
• Progress Reports Revamped: A Comprehensive View of Student Development
• Get to know Superintendent Dr. Carlondrea Hines
• St. Louis Park Public Schools: Been, Being, Becoming
• Recognizing Excellence in Language Proficiency in MN Bilingual Seals and Global Biliteracy Seals
• Superintendent Dr. Carlondrea Hines selected for the 2024 Lighthouse Award