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Class of 2024 and Families,
As we approach the middle of May, graduation is approaching fast and planning for graduation has been underway all year. Now is the time to get the last minute things complete and make sure we get you all the information you need.
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GRADUATION EXPECTATIONS FOR A RESPECTFUL & JOYFUL CEREMONY
Dear St. Louis Park High School Class of 2024 and Families,
As we approach the much-anticipated graduation day, we wish to ensure that the ceremony is a celebratory and memorable event for everyone involved. With graduation set for June 4, it is crucial that we come together to honor the achievements of our graduates in a respectful and joyous manner.
Important Information and Guidelines:
- Arrival time: Please arrive on time. The gates will open at 6:30 PM for families, with seniors expected to be there by 6 PM.
- Do not decorate caps
- Do not wear high heels
- Do not bring food/beverage
- Expectations: Plan for an enjoyable evening, but also anticipate a large crowd. Patience and cooperation are appreciated as we celebrate this milestone.
- Respect for all: We ask everyone in attendance to show respect for all students, families, and staff, regardless of background or belief. This is a time for celebration, not division.
- No airhorns or disruptive noisemakers: To ensure every name is heard and every speech is respected, please refrain from using air horns or other noise makers that could disrupt the proceedings.
- Avoid statements or displays that detract from the unity and celebratory spirit of the day: Graduation is intended to celebrate educational achievements. We kindly request that all attendees refrain from statements or displays that could detract from this intention.
- Appropriate Behavior: Celebratory decorum is expected from all attendees. Booing or other forms of disrespect will not be tolerated and may result in being asked to leave to maintain the dignity of our event.
Senior Last Week
Seniors, we would like to acknowledge the last few days of your 2024 graduating year is coming to a close. This week should be one of reflection, celebration, and Park PRIDE. We understand that seniors partake in many traditions throughout the school year as a right of passage to adulthood. As we head into our finals day at Park, we would like to remind seniors that fun also comes with the responsibility to engage in traditions safely and respectfully.
As a reminder, the following ensure that our SLPHS community remains a safe respectful space:
- Be respectful of your peers, school property, & grounds to include the neighboring community.
- Safe and attentive driving in the parking lots and school grounds is expected.
- Replica guns to include toy/water guns are strictly prohibited on campus. Not adhering to this policy would result in students being removed from our commencement ceremony.
- Safe and responsible behavior during dismissal time (ie walking and staying clear of bus & vehicles leaving for parent/student pick-up).
- This is a friendly reminder that the senior tradition of water balloons is no longer permitted. Please reference the information regarding senior pranks from the 5/15/24 senior meeting.
We are committed to making graduation a positive, inclusive, and safe event for all our students and their families. Our goal is to celebrate the incredible journey and accomplishments of each graduate without distractions or disruptions.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Let’s make this a wonderful day to remember for every family and graduate. We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2024 and eagerly await the opportunity to celebrate together.
Best Regards,
LaNisha Paddock, Principal
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DATE & TIME:
SLP Graduation
June 4th
7:00 PM
at the High School Stadium (Rain date is June 5th)
Graduating Seniors arrive for graduation line-up at
6:00 PM
Gates will open at 6:30 PM and no tickets are required.
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STAY TUNED FOR THE LIVE STREAM LINK FOR GRADUATION
Accessible seating consideration is available by filling out the following form: Accessible Seating Link or calling Kelson MacKenzie 952-928-6106.
One guest per person requiring accessible seating and an accessible seating gate will open up from 6:00-6:30 PM at the 35th and Dakota gate.
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SENIOR WALK:
Senior Walk to our elementary and middle school will be on Wednesday, May 29th.
All seniors wishing to participate must have signed up for the school they wish to go to and the parent permission form must be filled out by May 27th.
ELEMENTARY WALK SIGN UP FORM
PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION FORM FOR THE ELEMENTARY WALK
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SENIOR CHROMEBOOK & CHARGER COLLECTION | |
TRANSFER YOUR DATA WITH GOOGLE TAKEOUT
If you wish to save the contents of your St. Louis Park Schools provided Google account you are able to do so by following the directions below. The process does require you to have immediate access to a non-SLP Gmail account, as your items will be transferred out to that account. The Google Takeout service will be available for you from Thursday, May 27th to Wednesday, June 30th, 2024. You must transfer your data before the end of the day Wednesday, June 30th, 2024.
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SLPHS DESIGNATED PARKING
This is a reminder that SLPHS students should only utilize parking spots that are designated for student parking. Students shall not park in the “traveling teacher”, “visitor”, or emergency parking spaces. Failure to comply with this school policy could result in ticketing and/or other disciplinary interventions. Only students with a permit are allowed in the student parking area. Thank you for your cooperation!
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The St. Louis Park High School Baseball Team will be celebrating its senior baseball players tomorrow, Tuesday, May 21. Seniors and their families will be announced following their 6:00 PM game at Derrick Keller Field at Dakota Park. Congratulations to the seniors: Aaron Bilden, Tegan Goodman, Alexander Hokenson, Griffin Krone, Miles Marggraf, Patrick Meyer, Josh Middleton, Danny Montanez, Zachary Nevinski, Charlie Odens, Geiber Silva Gonzalez, Graham Sullivan, and Beckett Truett.
Joanne Bongaarts
bongaarts.joanne@slpschools.org
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Minnesota Bilingual Seals and
Global Biliteracy Seals Ceremony
Thursday, May 23
8:30-9:15 am
C350
On Thursday, May 23 we will celebrate and honor the students who showed their language proficiency in Spanish, French, German, Russian, Arabic, Somali, Japanese and Oromo. A total of 58 students will be awarded a Minnesota Bilingual Seal. A total of 62 students will be awarded a Global Biliteracy Seal. These are official academic recognitions that may allow students to earn college credit at MnSCU, access greater career opportunities, and qualify for pay differentials.
Students, plan to attend the ceremony. If unable to attend, see Ms. Anderson in room B228 to receive your award at a later date.
More information about MN Bilingual Seals here. More information about the Global Biliteracy Seal here.
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Career & College Center Website
Visit our website to learn more about Summer Employment and Camp Opportunities!
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Metro Transit Pass
Metro Transit just announced a special offer for students at high schools. For just $30, your students can get a special Summer Student Pass that gives them unlimited rides on buses and light rail all summer long! It’s perfect for summer jobs, sports leagues and all the other fun that summer brings.
The Summer Student Pass is valid from June 1 through Sept. 3rd. Students can use it on any bus or train in the metro with a fare up to $3.25 (for fares high than that amount, like some Northstar commuter rail trips, students will need to add value to their passes.)
Students can go to metrotransit.org/summer-student-pass to get more details about the pass and order one online with a credit card or purchase a pass with cash or a credit card at Metro Transit Service Centers.
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Eligibility
The pass is available to all students enrolled at a participating school (one per student). To purchase a pass, the student must provide your school's name and their student ID number. Metro Transit will deny purchases without this information. Seniors may purchase a Summer Student Pass if they were enrolled in a participating school in 2024.
Replacement
Students MUST register their pass (registration is free) with Metro Transit to receive a replacement pass. A $5 processing fee will be charged.
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Tuesday, May 21st
Game One: 5-6pm
Game Two: 7-8pm
Parkway Pizza
6325 Minnetonka Blvd. St Louis Park, MN 55417
Emma Engebretson
engebretson.emma@slpschools.org
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GET INVOLVED WITH OUR PARENT ENGAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PEAC) | |
Our Parent Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC) Mission:
We partner to create a collaborative and inclusive learning environment for students, families and educators that fosters and embraces the brilliance of the St. Louis Park community.
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Parents and Caregivers, be sure to share your support for our St. Louis Park High School by looking at the opportunities below! If you have questions, please send a note to slphsPEAC@gmail.com. | |
LET'S CELEBRATE YOU!
Let’s celebrate You… with an end of year celebration for SLPHS staff, parents and guardians.
- Tuesday, May 21, come by between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Parkview Park (6801 West 33rd Street), just down the street from the High School
- Stop by for a chance to thank our amazing staff and connect with fellow parents and guardians.
- Feel free to bring a snack to share. (If raining, this event will be canceled.)
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CALLING ALL SENIOR PARENTS!! | -
We need your help volunteering at the Senior Party. We have a lot of shifts available. Please sign up by clicking HERE.
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ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!!! | SIGN UP NOW FOR THE SENIOR CLASS PARTY!! | |
Requirement:
Immediately after graduation it is required to take the bus to Park Tavern. Wristbands will be handed out on the bus and required for entry to Park Tavern.
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WE STILL NEED YOUR SUPPORT | So close to our goal but still a bit short. Any help is appreciated. | |
Venmo: @Jodi-Bohrod
slpseniorparty2024@gmail.com
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Donations Wanted! Storiole makes their own clothes while also supporting minority and female owned businesses. This year Storiole is making the t-shirts for the Senior Class of 25. Every senior will get one. And our kids designed and produced them all. If you want to donate to make it happen, check out the QR code below: | | |
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Teacher Appreciation Lunch
Look at the amazing feast served to thank our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Lunch!
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Donate to PEAC to build for the future!
It’s been a big year! As we gained 501(c)3 status, next up is to build a budget, fundraise and plan for how to use funds. We’ve already supported many things this year and have a few more bills to pay. Thanks for your ongoing generosity and support! If you’d like to contribute, please donate at: @SLPHS-PEAC (7282 is last four of the cell).
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JOIN PEAC
If you are interested in being part of the PEAC, we’d love to have you join the team. Please send us a note at slphsPEAC@gmail.com
Thank you!
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PEAC - Parent Engagement Advisory Committee
Roni Falck, Julie Yakes - Co-Chairs
Ben Schein - Treasurer
Jen Beach - Communications
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