St. Louis Park Middle School's Weekly News

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January 26, 2023

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Future Pathways Awareness

It is never too early for students to start thinking about future pathways. Whether that means a 4-year college, 2-year college, trade school, military, gap year, or employment, I am here to help students begin to explore ideas for their post secondary future. SLPMS staff has been encouraged to wear college gear on Wednesdays to spark conversations and get names of schools out there. Also a conference room was just decorated as a place for students to meet with me to start the process of post secondary planning.

Wendy Klute

Licensed School Counselor, MA

Building 504 Coordinator

Middle School Highlights

Important Upcoming Dates

1/27/23 - Tomorrow NO SCHOOL Grading Day
2/3/23 - NO SCHOOL Professional Development

Athletics Calendar

Celebrating Black History Month

Black History Month begins February 1, 2023 and we are celebrating this year's theme of Black Resistance: Building Bridges and Navigating Barriers. Our Advisory classes will be creating "Learning Doors" to educate and celebrate all month long. Keep checking back for updates/pictures over the next few weeks.

Seeking Youth Volunteers

The St. Louis Park Police Advisory Commission is currently seeking 1 or 2 youth advisory members.

What is the Police Advisory Commission?

The St. Louis Park Police Advisory Commission was formed to increase awareness of police department capabilities and services, provide an opportunity for citizen involvement and input in police services, and encourage positive interactions between the police department and the community. The work of the commission changes as the needs of the community change. Commissioners design and create their own initiatives each year.

What are the commitments?

Meetings are scheduled to take place at city hall on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Regular meetings are held a minimum of six times per year.

See them in Action...

Monthly meetings are open to the public. To see the Commission at a regular meeting, come to St. Louis Park City Hall (5005 Minnetonka Blvd) at 7pm on Wednesday 2-1-23 and check it out.

2023-2024 School Year Registration

5th Grade ⇨ 6th Grade

Feb 2 - Virtual Information Night h ttps://ms.slpschools.org/incoming-6th-grade-families
Feb 6-10 - Dean to visit SLP 5th Grade Classrooms
Feb 3 - Registration Information sent to students/families
Feb 15 - Deadline for Registration Forms

6th Grade ⇨ 7th Grade

Feb 13-17 Deans visit Math Classes to review Course Guide
Feb 22 - Deadline for Registration

7th Grade ⇨ 8th Grade

Feb 13-17 Deans visit Math Classes to review Course Guide
Feb 22 - Deadline for Registration

8th Grade ⇨ 9th Grade

Feb 8 - Virtual Parent Information Night 5-6pm
Link to join: https://slpschools-org.zoom.us/j/87905972630

Boy's Basketball Spectator Information

Due to limited space/capacity we will need to limit the amount of spectators attending the middle school boys basketball games. Spectators will be limited to parents/guardians of players playing in the current game for both home and away teams. Teachers, friends and students will not be allowed to attend games. We apologize for this inconvenience but must be proactive in keeping our players, spectators, coaches and officials as safe as possible with limited space for seating in the field house and allow for parents/guardians to have space to attend the games.

Course Offering for Spanish Speakers

Dear Families,

We inform you that for the 2023-2024 year, St. Louis Park Middle School is offering a course for Spanish-speaking students who speak Spanish well and who wish to improve their reading and writing skills. If you are interested in registering your child to take this class, the class description will be found in our school's Course Guide for the 2023-2024 year.

If you have any questions please contact Gladis Romero-Phillips.

Phone: 952-928-6356 or email romero.gladis@slpschools.org

Reading and Writing for Spanish speakers.

Grades 6,7 and 8.

Alternating days

This course is designed for Spanish-speaking students who speak Spanish well and want to improve their reading and writing skills. The class is taught entirely in Spanish and focuses on phonics (sounds), spelling, punctuation, academic language, reading and writing (composition).

This class is also offered in grades 9-12.

Site Council Upcoming Dates

Next Site Council Meeting is Feb 15^th at 6:30 pm

Coffee with the Principal is Feb 24^th at 9:15 am in the Performing Arts Center

Girls Lacrosse Clinic

The SLP Girls High School lacrosse team is pleased to announce we will be hosting our second youth lacrosse clinic on Friday March 3rd from 6pm-8pm in the Middle School Gymnasium. 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 players in K-8th grade. The cost of the clinic is $30 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. We are excited for the second clinic of the year and hope this helps get players ready for the spring season!

See the flyer below for more details - the registration link is below, and a QR code is on the flyer!

District News

Paraprofessional Recognition Week

January 23-29 is Minnesota Paraprofessional Recognition Week. Our school community wishes to thank our paraprofessionals, who are a vital part of our school community and student success.

Central Community Clinic

The Central Community Clinic is a free, walk-in clinic for children from birth to high school who live or go to public or private schools in St. Louis Park. Central Clinic's mission is to reduce barriers to healthcare for the children and youth of our community.

Services are no-cost and include:

treatment for acute illness and injuries
well-child/baby check-ups
immunizations and vaccines (for uninsured/Medical Assistance/MNCARE)
sports and camp physicals
sexual health care

Interpreters can be arranged by calling ahead of time. At this time, Central Clinic is not able to administer Covid vaccines.

Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Location: Central Community Center - 6300 Walker Street - Door 7

Contact: Call 952-933-1100 or email central clinic@parknicollet.com

Dental Care

Low cost dental care is also available at this location. Call Children's Dental Services to make an appointment at 612-746-1530.

The Central Clinic was founded in 1996 as a response to the Children First initiative. The clinic is funded by a grant from the Park Nicollet Foundation, staffed by doctors from Park Nicollet Creekside Clinic, and governed by an advisory council.

Somali Central Clinic Flyer

Spanish Central Clinic Flyer

Early Childhood Screening

The state of Minnesota requires all children to complete an Early Childhood Screening before entering kindergarten. The screening is most valuable at age 3.5 years old.

Early Childhood Screenings:

include a vision, hearing, and developmental assessment as well as an opportunity to discuss any circumstances that you feel may affect your child's learning readiness.
identify any areas in which your child may benefit from early childhood services before they enter kindergarten
can connect families with appropriate resources and programs to best support their child
take approximately 45 minutes to one hour to complete

Screening results can be submitted to any public school in the state of Minnesota. Click here to register your child for a screening at the Central Early Learning Center (6300 Walker Street). Call 952-928-6774 or email Jenna Reynolds (reynolds.jenna@slpschools.org) with questions.