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April 8, 2024

IMPORTANT DATES

WELCOME BACK ORIOLES!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SmartPass ELECTRONIC PASS SYSTEM COMING TO SLPHS

SLPHS is excited to pilot SmartPass, an electronic pass system, during quarter 4. The rollout of SmartPass at our school is driven by a commitment to maximize instructional time while prioritizing the safety and well-being of our students. Additionally, SmartPass enhances safety measures, allowing us to monitor and manage access to our campus more effectively. In the coming weeks, students will learn how to access this electronic pass system using their district issued Chromebook. Stay tuned for more information.

GRADUATION SPEAKERS

PARENT PICK-UP

As we continue the 2nd half of the school year we would like to remind students and parents about student pick-up locations and overall safety reminders.

At no time should students be walking between buses.
No parent pick-up on 33rd street while buses are present.
Parent pick-up is located in parking lot by door #1
There is no parent pick-up at the door #15 athletic area. This allows SLP athletic buses to enter and exit safely.
Students should not be crossing the street (33rd Street or Dakota Ave) except at designated crosswalks.
Crosswalks locations:
Florida Ave & 33rd St.
Edgewood Ave & 33rd St.
Dakota Ave. & 33rd St.
Dakota Ave. & W Lake St.
There is no designated crosswalk at Dakota Ave. by the train tracks and it is a dangerous area to cross. Please remind students not to cross the street at this spot.

Minnesota Bilingual Seals

We are thrilled to announce an exciting World Language Department initiative.

Earlier this year, students who are not in AP or IB World Language classes had the opportunity to take a language test in their home or second language.

We want to celebrate and honor these students who showed their language proficiency in Spanish, French, German, Russian, Arabic, Somali, and Oromo.

Twenty-one of our students will earn a Minnesota Bilingual Seal or World Language Certificate upon graduation.

This is an official academic recognition that may allow students to earn college credit at MnSCU, access greater career opportunities, and qualify for pay differentials.

Seniors will be officially recognized at an awards ceremony on May 23 along with students who took the AP Spanish Language and Culture test in 2022.

More information about MN Bilingual Seals here.

CONFERENCES FEEDBACK

We are looking for feedback from all families about our spring conferences. Whether or not you attended any conferences, please consider filling out our spring conferences feedback form. We appreciate your support and feedback as we work to find the best format for offering future conferences.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

FRIDAY, APRIL 12th

Carnations $2.00

Single Roses with greens $5.00

Bouquets $10.00

On Friday, April 12th, our second month of Friday Flowers will be happening at the high school. Friday Flowers is an exciting way to celebrate the school year and bring joy to our SLP community! Buy a flower for a friend, staff, family or a special someone to show your appreciation and care for them! You can include a note or keep it anonymous! Flower prices range from $2-$10. Proceeds benefit the Japan trip experience for 10th graders next year!

Have any questions? Contact Emma Engebretson (engebretson.emma@slpschools.org).

Pictured: 10th graders Evelyn Barnett, Ruby Viot, Alex Hoag, Paige Descarpentrie, and Anna Williams

AROUND THE SCHOOL

FINAL!

Vote for the Final Four in our SLPHS Book Madness! Voting ends Friday, March 22.

bit.ly/SLPHSfinal

Vote

MEDIA CENTER

Caretakers, need to set up your account for PowerSchool or Schoology? Or don’t remember your password?

Please follow this link for directions.

Alison Tsuchiya Theiler

Media Center Specialist

tsuchiya.alison@slpschools.org

https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/groups/offers

TIMBERWOLVES TICKETS

Come see a Timberwolves game and support the 10th grade SLP trip to Japan!

Special Offer for St.Louis Park School District!

PROMO CODE:

23slpschools24

Tickets

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.

Parents and Caregivers, we hope you will join us in thanking our St. Louis Park volunteer board and community in their Superintendent search.

Please send your notes of gratitude to the board at schoolboard@slpschools.org or post to the St. Louis Park Public Schools Facebook page.

Check out the opportunities below to participate in our St. Louis Park High School. If you have questions, please send a note to slphsPEAC@gmail.com.

WAYS TO HELP

FINAL PEAC MEETING

Mark your calendar and attend our final PEAC meeting of the school year on April 16 (7:00 - 8:00 p.m) in person at the high school. Here’s where you can get important updates from the Principal team and key department stakeholders.

Treats for staff needed for April 23 and May 7.

Thank you to everyone who has signed up to donate treats for staff! Your generosity is truly appreciated and makes a difference! There are just a few weeks left, so please sign up to donate - sign up here.

Here’s where you can learn more about the Senior Class Party:

Learn More

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!

PEAC - Parent Engagement Advisory Committee

Roni Falck, Julie Yakes - Co-Chairs

Ben Schein - Treasurer

Jen Beach - Communications

DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS

In the Loop: SLP Construction Newsletter

In the Loop SLP Construction Update

View updates from Knutson Construction and St. Louis Park Public Schools about construction projects in the school district. March highlights include project milestones and progress for the High School and Maintenance Building.

Fun Fact: The SLP HS Storm Shelter has over 500 tons

of concrete used for the structure. That weight

is equivalent to 195 Knutson work Trucks!

View the construction updates webpage.

6425 West 33rd St. | St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Phone: 952-928-6100 | Fax: 952-928-6113