September 7, 2023

Hello Peter Hobart Community,

The first few days of school has been full of joy as our Peter Hobart community came back together again! It was wonderful to see new friendships already forming and past ones reconnecting. The first couple of weeks is about learning routines, creating community, and building trust. I saw examples of brilliance throughout Peter Hobart and am so grateful to be learning and leading with this incredible community.

Thank you for your partnership as we begin the 2023-24 school year!

yesterday was a brilliant and joyful first day of school!

School Hours

7:45am to 2:15pm

*Please know that students may be dropped off at 7:28am*

*Dismissal starts at 2:10pm*

Kari Schwietering, Peter Hobart Principal

952-928-6602 ~ schwietering.kari@slpschools.org

Brian Massie, Peter Hobart Elementary Support Supervisor

952-928-6594 ~ massie.brian@slpschools.org

Important Dates

* 2023-24 At-A-Glance Calendar. Click HERE

• Tuesday, September 22nd ~ PTO Fall Family Fun Night (5-7:30pm)

• Monday, September 25 No School ~ Yom Kippur



• Wednesday, October 4 ~ Picture Day

• Tuesday, October 17 ~ Family Connections (3:00 - 7:00 PM)

• Wednesday, October 18 ~ Family Connections (7:20 AM - 3:20 PM)

(No School for students)

• Thursday, October 19th ~ No School

• Friday, October 20th ~ No School

*Click HERE for St Louis Park City Calendar*

Meal Menus

Menu's in Spanish

Menu's in English

Menu's in Somali

Free School Meals for Kids Program in SLP

Free School Meals for Kids Program in SLP

Beginning July 1, 2023, state legislation approved the Free School Meals for Kids Program. Each student will receive one free breakfast and lunch daily. For meals to qualify for the Free School Meals for Kids Program, students will need to follow the guidelines detailed below or they will need to use funds from their student meal account.

Breakfast

• Students must choose at least 3 items to be counted as a reimbursable meal.
• Breakfast must include a ½ cup serving of fruit or vegetable as part of their breakfast. 

Lunch

• Students must choose at least 3 components to be counted as a reimbursable meal. 
• Lunch must include a choice of a ½ cup serving of fruit or vegetable.

A la carte

• A la carte items are considered any additional items beyond the school provided meal, this includes seconds or additional milk.
• Purchase of a la carte items will require students to maintain funds in their meal account to cover the cost of these items.
• Purchases (such as milk) by students who bring a home lunch will be charged as an a la carte item. 

Account Balance

Returning students may still have a balance in their account. Students may use the remaining balance to purchase a la carte items (at elementary schools this includes extra milk or additional meal items such as fruits and vegetables; at secondary schools there are additional a la carte choices). Additionally, remaining balances would remain with students to be used as they advance to the middle and high school. Students who have more than $10 in their meal account can contact Jodie Woelffer to receive reimbursement. Alternatively, families can donate funds to cover the cost of accumulated unpaid meal balances. To donate all or a portion of your student’s meal balance, contact Jodie Woelffer. Get in contact with Jodie at 952-928-6146 or woelffer.jodie@slpschools.org.

School Nutrition does not accept cash or checks on the serving line for purchase of a la carte items. If you would like to add funds to your student’s account, please deposit funds electronically into the Family Meal Account. Access your Family Meal Account through PowerSchool to add these funds.

Movies in the Park

Join us for a free outdoor movie event, only two more dates remaining; Saturday, September 9 and Saturday, September 16. 

Orchestra Registration Night

Wednesday September 13, in the Middle School Cafeteria from 6:00-7:30PM. 

This will be an opportunity for students to try instruments they may be interested in, and a chance for parents to connect with Mr. Binger in person, to answer any questions families may have about Orchestra, Instruments, and Scheduling, 

If families attended in the Spring and students have already tried/chosen instruments, there is no need to attend on the 13th. 

Families are encouraged to sign their students up for Orchestra using the QR code below. 

Pop Your Trunk Flea Market

Don't miss a chance to sell your wares at the Pop Your Trunk Flea Market in the parking lot at Lenox Community Center! The cost is $15 per space - each space consists of two parking spaces wide by one parking space long. Registering today for your spot. Line up will start at 7am in the upper parking lot. At 8am we will begin assigning spaces and cars can enter to set up their space. You will receive more information the week of the event.

Saturday, September 16, 2023 (rain date: Saturday, September 23)

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lenox Community Center, Parking Lot

6715 Minnetonka Blvd

St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Fall Youth Enrichment Classes

Art:

Draw it!

We’re back with all new amazing drawings. If your kids looking to build skills or develop new techniques,

they will love this class.

Tuesdays, Sept. 26-Oct. 24, 2:15-3:45 p.m.

5 Sessions: $110

Click here to register now!

Nailed It-Hawaii Challenge

Be ready to create rad surfboards, thrilling sculptures, volcanoes that really light up...and so much more.

Mondays, Oct. 2-23, 2:15-3:15 p.m.

4 Sessions: $77

Click here to register now!

Winter Celebration Drawing Class

Our Cartoon Celebration is a fun afterschool activity perfect for your smart and innovative child.

Tuesdays, Nov. 14-Dec. 12, 2:15-3:45 p.m.

5 Sessions: $110

Click here to register now!

Chess:

Grandmasters of Chess

In each class, students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into

their chess games. Each class sends with students playing 20-30 minutes of chess.

Tuesdays, Oct. 24-Dec. 19 (No Class Oct. 31), 2:15-3:15 p.m.

8 Sessions: $130

Click here to register now!

Sports:

Flag Football

The 6-week program is structured in one-hour instructional sessions combining fundamental skills

instruction and organized competition.

Wednesdays, Nov.1-Dec. 13 (No Class Nov. 22), 2:15-3:15 p.m.

6 Sessions: $99

Click here to register now!

Volunteer with St Louis Park Schools

We’re now accepting applications for a variety of assignments that fit your interests and time. If you travel for work, vacation, or over the winter months, you can still volunteer!  Click on the link to learn about volunteer opportunities or to complete the online application form.  All school volunteers are required to be familiar with School District Policies on Bullying Prohibition and Gender Inclusion.  Please keep in mind that opportunities currently listed are subject to change.

Contact VISTA Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Aidan Cowley at cowley.aidan@slpschools.org for more information. Apply now! 

High School Athletic Event Expectations

For all home High School athletic events where admission is charged:

• Any child in 8th grade or below must be accompanied by a paying adult who is responsible for them, their behavior and their whereabouts at the event. The student must be in the bleachers unless with the accompanying adult.  
• No bags, backpacks or outside food/drink will be allowed in at home football games and there will be no reentry.  
• All tickets must be purchased electronically, either in advance, or at the event. There will be no cash options available. No refunds.
• For football, admission will stop at the end of the third quarter.

Please purchase your tickets here: https://gopark.hometownticketing.com/embed/all

If you have questions, please reach out to Andy Ewald, Athletic Director, ewald.andrew@slpschools.org 952-928-6118

SLP Youth Lacrosse Clinic

Peter Hobart PTO

2023-24 PTO Events:

Fall Family Fun Night – Friday Sept 22nd, 5 - 7:30pm

PTO General Meeting – Tuesday Sept 26th, 6:30pm

Fall Book Fair – Sept 27 - 28th

The Works Engineering Family Night – Thurs Sept 28 th , 6-8pm

Bi-Monthly Meet-Up (October Activity TBD)

Peter Hobart Direct – Oct 30th - November 10th

Owl Program at Westwood Nature Center – Friday Nov 3rd, 6:30-8pm

Winter Clothing Drive w/ North Star Donuts – Tues Nov 7th, 2-6pm

Bi-Monthly Meet-Up (December Activity TBD)

PTO General Meeting – January TBD, 6:30pm

Winter Bingo & Boogie Night - January TBD

Black History Month Celebration – Feb TBD

Bi-Monthly Meet-Up (March Activity TBD)

Imagination Fair – March TBD

Spring Book Fair – April TBD

Earth Day Event at Westwood Nature Center, Fri April 26th, 6:30 -8pm

PTO General Meeting – May TBD, 6:30pm

Spring Carnival – Fri May 3 rd

Last Day of School Celebration – Thurs Jun 13 th

If you would like to get involved, please email peterhobartpto@gmail.com

• Box Tops: Download the Box Tops for Education app on iTunes or Google Play to earn money for Peter Hobart when purchasing products with a Box Top label on it. See BTFE.com for eligible products. 
• Amazon Smile: Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to the Peter Hobart PTO. Amazon Smile is the same Amazon you know—same products, same prices, same service. Support our school by shopping at smile.amazon.com and select Peter Hobart PTO as your charitable donation organization.

Stay connected to the Peter Hobart PTO through the Weebly Website at:

http://peterhobartpto.weebly.com/

or on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/PeterHobartPTAO

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Community Support

A big thank you to Wintrust Mortgage employees in Plymouth for donating school supplies to Aquila and Peter Hobart again this year. Because of the many donations, many families will be able to get supplies needed for the school year. THANK YOU!