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Collectively, we nurture and inspire all learners to thrive socially, emotionally and academically in an equitable and inclusive community. - SL School Mission
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Mr. Clarence Pollock ~
Proud Principal
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Mr. Arsenio Richardson ~
Elementary Support Supervisor
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Monday, May 6th through Friday. May 10th!
Next week we celebrate and honor the dedicated and hard working staff members at Susan Lindgren Elementary School! We are each important members of the overall team that teaches, cares for and encourages our learners! So here's to the educators who inspire, guide, and empower us every day! Thank you for all you do for our students, families and community. Your dedication shapes the future one lesson at a time. Thank you all!
Thank you teachers!
Clarence Pollock
Proud Principal
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You don't want to miss this wonderful show! The students have been working hard on getting ready and prepared for the last 17 weeks!
Directed by Meg Schauer and Joe Thomas
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Friendly Reminder of Items Not to Bring to School
- Toys- Unless pre-approved by the teacher
- Pokemon or any type of trading cards
- Toy weapons of any kind including plastic squirt guns
- Technology from home items like Ipads or laptops
- Families please frequently check your child's backpack and remind your child/children that these items are not allowed at school.
Thank you for your support and partnership!
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May 6 - 10: Teacher Appreciation Week\
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Friday, May 17 -Finding Nemo Kids 7:00 PM
SL Gymnasium
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Saturday, May 18 - Finding Nemo Kids 11:00 AM & 1:30 PM SL Gymnasium
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Wednesday, May 22: Student Showcase Fair, 6-7:30 pm ROC
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Thursday, May 30th - Fifth Grade IB Exhibition and Celebration of Learning 6:30-8:00 PM
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Friday, June 7th (Last Day of School) June Jamboree Day for all!
* 2023-24 At-A-Glance Calendar. Click HERE
* 2024-25 At-A-Glance Calendar. Click HERE
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Susan Lindgren School Yard Garden Update | |
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The Spring outdoor garden sessions have begun! We started off this 2024 Garden season by thinning out and tasting chives and garlic chives, planting cilantro and peas, and learning what's all in the garden shed and bin. Thank you to our volunteers, Erin and Mark, who came to help out with our 1st and 2nd grade classes. It was so much fun! We have garlic chive plants available to share with Susan Lindgren families, please contact Patty.
Next week our theme is SOILS. If you would like to volunteer during your student's time in the garden (or longer!), we would love to have you. No garden experience necessary. Volunteers will assist students with collecting soil samples, planting seeds and seedlings, putting compost into the garden beds. Please contact Patty Harayda at patty.harayda@gmail.com or 952-456-1621 if you are interested.
Wednesday, May 8
9:00 Ms. Bancroft
9:30 Ms. Helmers
10:00 Ms. Cowan
10:30 Ms. Blumer
Friday, May 10
9:00 Ms. Hill
9:30 Mr. Bordson
10:00 Ms. Swan
10:30 Mr. deNeui
Have a wonderful Spring week!
The Susan Lindgren Garden Team - Patty, Hana, Charlotte, Sarah
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National Teacher Appreciation Week is here!
May 6 - 10
Next week is an opportunity to thank, celebrate, and cherish our Susan Lindgren teachers and staff!! See the fun schedule of events planned filled with food, relaxation, sharing our appreciation, and more food! Thanks to additional funds raised this year, the PTO is funding the entire Teacher Appreciation week this year rather than asking families to contribute. Thanks to our Susan Lindgren community for your continued support!
We invite families to participate in the free opportunities on Wednesday (5/8) and Friday (5/10)- see the flyer below! A list of teacher’s favorite colors is in the works- keep an eye out early next week!
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Family Tech Talk FREE Event
Tues., May 7, 7PM, Zoom link HERE, passcode: 790883
| Be sure to log in for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card, and a chance for Susan Lindgren to win a $100 Amazon gift card. FYI- This is the same presentation as the event on May 1. | |
Open PTO Board & Event Chair positions
Do you enjoy attending school events? Do you have ideas you want to share? Looking to connect with more parents? If so, consider getting involved! Read yesterday’s PTO Newsletter for details about:
- New PTO board terms and staggered cycle
- Open PTO board positions
- Open Event Committee positions
Look for a flyer in your student’s orange folder this week and submit interest online by Friday, May 17! Email susanlindgrenpto@gmail.com with questions.
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Susan Lindgren Student Showcase Fair
Wednesday May 22nd, 2024, 6-7:30pm
There are just 20 days until the Student Showcase Fair! If you haven’t yet, be sure to check in with your student about their interest in participating, register your student/group, and start planning! It’s bound to be an inspiring and fun night for all! You can see what it’s all about in this Student Showcase Fair Video.
WHEN: Wednesday May 22nd, 2024
WHERE: Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC) 3700 Monterey Drive
TIME: 6pm to 7:30pm
Set up from 6pm to 6:30pm
Interviews from 6:30-7:15pm
REGISTER: Registration is due by Friday, May 10th. Submit the registration packet that was sent home; or sign-up online.
VOLUNTEER: Interviewers will interview a handful of groups, take their pictures, and hand out awards. It’s such a special night to honor and celebrate students’ hard work. We need many adult volunteers to make this event a success. Please consider volunteering your time and sign up HERE today!
QUESTIONS: Kathleen Stutzman at kamartinson@hotmail.com, Kelsey Rohde at kelsrohde@gmail.com, Amy Tollefson at amytollefson1@gmail.com, Tessa Berman at tessalinklein@gmail.com
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Looking Ahead!
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Wed., May 7: Family Tech Talk, 7 pm, Zoom
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May 6 - 10: Teacher Appreciation Week
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Wed., May 15: Parkway Pizza Dine Out- last one of the year!
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Wed., May 22: Student Showcase Fair, 6-7:30 pm ROC
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Thurs., May 30: 5th Grade Celebration/Exhibition
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Thurs., June 7: June Jamboree & Final Day of School
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May/June Letter Day Calendars
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May Breakfast and Lunch Menus
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SLP Districtwide News and Updates | |
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Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10
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In the Loop SLP Construction Update
View updates from Knutson Construction and St. Louis Park Public Schools about construction projects in the school district. April highlights include project milestones and progress for the High School and Data Center.
Fun Fact:The SLP Data Center has roughly 43 tons of steel
used for the structure. That weight is equivalent
to roughly 17 Knutson work Trucks!
View the construction updates webpage.
In the Loop: SLP Construction Newsletter
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Updated Calendar for the 2024-25 School Year
On April 30 the school board approved an updated calendar for the 2024-2025 calendar that includes October 3, 2024 as a non-student day in observance of Rosh Hashanah (Jewish holiday). To ensure the district meets the required student days, we will add an additional school day to the following school year (25-26). We will also add a staff day on June 9. The last day for K-11 students will still be June 6, 2024. View the updated 2024-2025 calendar.
Administration developed this updated calendar after the 2024-2025 calendar was initially shared and community members had questions related to a school board recommendation to accommodate holidays when our students would likely be missing school. We appreciate the community voices who shared this feedback.
With the intent to honor and respect the diverse cultural and religious backgrounds of students and families, the school board will continue to be thoughtful in the planning of future school calendars. We appreciate your understanding and support of the calendar changes as we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment within St. Louis Park Public Schools.
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Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer S-EBT
The S-EBT program provides families with school-aged children eligible for free or reduced-price school meals at $40 per month per child ($120 total) during the summer months to purchase healthy foods with funds on EBT cards. Minnesota will provide eligible students with a one-time summer payment of $120.00 per child on their S-EBT card.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 authorized a permanent, nationwide S-EBT program for eligible families beginning in 2024. The program will be a joint effort between the MN Department of Education (MDE), the MN Department of Human Services (DHS) and MN Information Technology Services (MNIT).
St. Louis Park Schools is reaching out to families that may qualify for this Summer Benefit. Families that know they receive Free or Reduced Benefits will NOT need to do anything. The S-EBT card will be mailed to you automatically. If you are not sure if you have qualified or need help completing the Free and Reduced Benefits application, please contact the School Nutrition Department at 952-928-6146 or email woelffer.jodie@slpschools.org
Please submit applications by May 15, 2024 to qualify for the S-EBT.
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Kids Place Registration 2024-2025
We’re pleased to announce our school year registration window for Kids Place School Age Care, welcoming participants in grades K-5! Registration window: April 9 - May 3, 2024.
Register at slpcommunityed.com/kids-place or scan QR code
• Click on “Online Registration”
• Sign in or create an account
• Select “Explore All Programs”
• Select Kids Place Childcare
• Choose “Registration”
• Follow the on-screen prompts to complete
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