We will be celebrating Black History Month with an All School Assembly on Monday. February 27th at 9:00 AM.  We are excited for our school community to come together for this wonderful event as we recognize that Black History is American History and is something to learn about all year long, not just in February. 

As part of the program, we will be highlighting the importance and achievements of HBCUs (Historic Black Colleges and Universities) and some of their accomplished graduates.  We are asking, if at all possible, for students to wear the following colors that represent the HBCU that has been designated for their grade level on Monday, February 27th:



• Kindergarten ~ Morehouse College - Maroon and White
• First Grade ~ Spelman College - Light Blue and White
• Second Grade ~ Hampton University - Royal Blue and White
• Third Grade ~ Howard University- Blue and Red
• Fourth Grade ~ Tennessee State University - Blue and White
• Fifth Grade ~ Fisk University - Blue and Gold

This joyful celebration will also feature music, singing and the brilliance of our Black students as they share their talents and present about famous and inspirational Black leaders. We are grateful for this opportunity to live out our St. Louis Park Schools Mission, Vision and Values. Our school is a place where students are seen and valued and become their best selves as racially conscious, globally minded contributors to society.

A Big Thank You to the Assembly Team ~ Angela Davis, Lindsey Hill, Elizabeth Guzman, Becky Phelan, Arsenio Richardson, Maurna Rome, Jody Stefonowicz and Joe Thomas. Thank you all!

February 22nd was School Bus Appreciation Day

Governor Walz announced that February 22, 2023 is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! The 35 W bridge will be lit up in “school bus yellow” to commemorate the day and school bus drivers across Minnesota will receive a declaration letter stating the Governor’s appreciation for their good work.

Our partners at Park Adam Transportation have the important job of safely transporting students to and from school each day. Drivers are some of the first people who interact with students each day and their engagement is essential to starting the school day off strong. Please take a moment to share your appreciation with school bus drivers next week!

Key Dates for Families



• Thursday, March 9th- District Band Showcase at the High School- 5:20 PM Rehearsal and 7:00 PM Start

• Friday, March 10th from 6:00-8:00 PM Family Math Night ( Gym)
• Tuesday, March 14th ~ PTO Meeting 6:00-8:00 PM
• Tuesday, March 21st ~ Incoming Kindergarten Welcome Night 5:30-7:30 PM
• Friday, March 31 --- Friday, April 7 ~ No School
• Monday, April 10 ~ School Resumes
• Monday, May 29 ~ No School
• Thursday, June 8 ~ Last Day of School



Math Night FUN & Volunteers Needed!!

Friday, March 10, 6 - 8 pm 

We're excited to have Susan Lindgren students and families join us for a fun night of math games in the Susan Lindgren gym, and we need several volunteers to make the event a success. Please sign up to help facilitate one of the many math stations, with clear and easy guidance from Mathnasium. Stations include: Giant Chess, Brain Teasers, Code Breakers, and much much more!  We also need volunteers to help with set up and clean up. Thank you, in advance, for volunteering and helping to make Math Night a great experience for all!  Sign up here!  Contact Francie Streich (francie.streich@gmail.com) or Emily Hynes (emily.hurm@gmail.com) with any questions

Online Silent Auction 

Sat., March 18 - Fri., March 24 

Each week we will share a sneak peek of a few items that will be available in the silent auction.  This week’s sneak peek: 

• 1-Hour massage, 45 min private pilates session, or 45 min duo pilates session at OrthoRehab Specialists
• One session of coaching for parents of children with ADHD

The Silent Auction details can be found here and any contributions and ideas can be shared in this Google Form. We appreciate our generous community!

The Book Fair Continues Online! 

The Book Fair was a great success!  With over $5,000 sold, we earned over $2,500 in Scholastic Dollars for the Media Specialist to use towards online programs and book purchases for students/teachers. This surpassed our 2020 total!  Additionally, teachers were thrilled to receive new books off their wishlists, purchased by families at the book fair. 

Didn’t make it to the Book Fair?  You can still order books online and 25% of all proceeds in the month of February go back to the Media Center! 

Thank you to Allison Yem and Greta Hanson for chairing the Book Fair for the past 5 years! We are so grateful to you both for sharing your love of books with our school community!

On that note, Allison and Greta will be stepping back and are ready to train-in the next Book Fair chairs!  Do you love books? Looking for a fun way to give back to school?  Email Meghan and Heather at susanlindgrenpto@gmail.com to get more details about the Book Chair position and see if it's the right fit for you!

A Look Ahead….

Wed., Feb. 15 - Susan Lindgren’s Parkway Pizza Night 

Tues., Mar. 14 - PTO Meeting, Media Center, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Wed., Mar. 15 - Parkway Pizza Night

Fifth Grade Band Students are expected to participate in the annual SLP District Band Showcase on Thursday, March 9. Fifth grade students will start rehearsing at 5:20 PM before the concert which starts at 7:00 PM.

Arrive:

5:20 PM Students should arrive in enough time to set up their stand, instrument, music

Where:

St. Louis Park High School - Field House (Large Gymnasium)

Wear:

Top: white or black (no words or images if possible)

Bottom: dark color or black

Bring:

Instrument, concert music, music stand (if you own one)

Please let me know if you have questions, don't have a music stand, or need assistance getting to the high school at 5:20 PM. Encourage your student to practice at home. Please check your emails for practice videos.

Thank you for your support,

Emilie Bertram, Elementary Band Teacher

bertram.emilie@slpschools.org

Fundraisers:

Gotsneakers?: We would truly appreciate a donation of any sneakers (tennis shoes) that you are going to be getting rid of this year. Please bring them to the front office of Susan Lindgren or send with your student to drop off. Please see the attached document to learn more about Gotsneakers. 

Chipotle: Mark your calendar: March 7th 4-8 PM any purchase from Excelsior Blvd. (by Park Nicollet) Chipotle will give Susan Lindgren Spotlight kids 30% of the sales. You will need to bring the upcoming flyer either electronically or in hard copy. 

Donations: 

Snacks: We will be serving approximately 100 students snacks twice a week for 17 weeks. Any donations of snacks would be greatly appreciated. Please send snack donations to the front office. Here is a Sign Up Link for Snack donations.

Carpentry Supplies: If you have a connection or extra construction materials at your residence please let us know. We will be constructing sets and will need all of the supplies to make that happen. Email: Meg Schauer: schauer.meg@slpschools.org 

Fabric: If you have a connection or extra fabric at your residence please let us know. We will be constructing costumes and will need all of the supplies to make that happen. Please email so we can give you more specifics of what we are looking for. 

Email: Meg Schauer: schauer.meg@slpschools.org 

UPDATE for Susan Lindgren Spotlight Kids: 

The first dates of rehearsal will be 1/10/23 and 1/12/23.

We are excited for this opportunity and greatly appreciate any and all support! If you have any questions or concerns please reach out.

Sincerely,

Ms. Schauer schauer.meg@slpschools.org (Director)

Mr. Thomas thomas.joseph@slpschools.org (Musical Director)

Ms. Bertram bertram.emilie@slpschools.org (Choreographer) 

Ms. Nelson nelson.robin@slpschools.org (Producer) 

Cold lunch options are back starting in March!



The SLP School Nutrition Department has some great news to share! Starting in March, students can enjoy cold options at school. Students will be able to choose between hot lunch, cold lunch, or vegetarian options.

Students can look forward to cold lunch options like egg salad sandwich, turkey & cheese sandwich, crispy chicken wrap, roast beef with provolone cheese on croissant, and chicken caesar wrap. Each month we’ll have different options based on what the students like. Make sure your student tells their school nutrition staff their favorite lunches! View lunch menus.

Raising Readers Event on March 1

The St. Louis Park Public Schools Central Early Learning Center is pleased to host a Parent Education evening titled Raising Readers on Wednesday, March 1st from 6:30-7:30. Dana Strahnson, St. Louis Park librarian, will share some tips and strategies for emergent readers. All are welcome. 

Zoom Link: https://slpschools-org.zoom.us/j/83691657114

Central Early Learning Center - 6300 Walker Street, St. Louis Park - Door 3

Public Housing Opportunities in the City of SLP



The St. Louis Park Housing Authority is opening our two, three, four, and five bedroom public housing waiting lists on February 21, 2023 at 10 a.m. and closing March 2, 2023 at 4 p.m. Click here for the public notice with more information. Applications will be accepted online only at https://www.waitlistcheck.com/MN1945. Applicants must meet income and occupancy requirements to apply. For helpful information about properties with affordable rents in St. Louis Park, click here. The announcement is posted on the St. Louis Park Public Housing Program page and the HousingLink website.

Time for Summer Activities - Registration Opens Mar 1, 2023

Summer Learning Academy, Summer Learning and Play, and Credit Recovery.

Elementary School

June 19-August 4 - Summer Learning Academy

June 19-Aug 17- Summer Learning and Play

Middle School



June 19-July 28 - Summer Learning Academy (Rising 6-8th grade students)

High School

June 12-30 - Credit Recovery

For more information visit slp.thatscommunityed.com

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

Clarence Pollock, Principal

Arsenio Richardson, Elementary Support Supervisor

4801 West 41st Street

St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Phone: 952-928-6700

Fax: 952-928-6713

pollock.clarence@slpschools.org

https://sl.slpschools.org