2017-18 St. Louis Park City & School Calendar by Pernsteiner Creative Group, Inc.

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St. Louis Park Police Officer Siar Nadem (left) with Bladimir A.C. (right), sixth-grade student at St. Louis Park Middle School.

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Bladimir is interested in a career in law enforcement, and there’s no better role model than Officer Nadem, who was named 2016 Officer of the Year for his integrity, fairness and commitment to the community. See back section of calendar for information about the Police Explorers program for youth.

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PSI Media Center Summer Hours, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT TISHA B’AV

PSI Media Center Summer Hours, 3-5 p.m. Planning Commission, 6 p.m.* Environment & Sustainability Commission, 6:30 p.m.

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PSI Media Center Summer Hours, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. PH PTO Board Meeting, PH Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. PRIMARY ELECTION DAY

Westwood Hills Nature Center Summer Camp Week City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.*

PSI Media Center Summer Hours, 3-5 p.m. Housing Authority, 5 p.m.

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Westwood Hills Nature Center Summer Camp Week Ride the Bus Kindergarten Event, Central, 6:30 p.m. City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m.* School Board Business Meeting, HS C350, 7 p.m.

PSI Media Center Summer Hours, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Community Education Advisory Council (CEAC), Lenox, 6-8:30 p.m. Human Rights Commission, 7 p.m.

PSI Media Center Summer Hours, 3-5 p.m. Fare for All, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4-6 p.m. Planning Commission, 6 p.m.* Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, 6:30 p.m.

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Ride the Bus Kindergarten Event, Central, 6:30 p.m. City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.*

NEW TEACHER WORKSHOP

Aquatic Park’s last day of season. Bring food donation for STEP & pool entrance is just $1 from 3-7 p.m.

MS Gr. 7-8 Back-to-School, 3-7 p.m. City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m.*

MS Gr. 6 Back-to-School, 3-7 p.m.

HS Gr. 9 Student Orientation, HS Aud., 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. HS New Student Orientation, C350, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. HS Gr. 9 Parent/Family Orientation, HS Aud., 7-8:30 p.m.

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*St. Louis Park City Hall Council Chambers are being remodeled. Check stlouispark.org for meeting location.

MARCUS USED TO STAY LATE AT SCHOOL TO WORK ON HIS HISTORY REPORT.

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AQ Meet Your Teacher/Family BBQ, 4:30-6:30 p.m. PSI Meet Your Teacher, 5-6 p.m. PH Meet Your Teacher/Family Dinner, 5-7 p.m. SL Meet Your Teacher/Ice Cream Social, K-Gr. 2, 5-6 p.m.; Gr. 3-5, 6-7 p.m.

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Margaux P. (left), sixth-grade student at St. Louis Park Middle School, and St. Louis Park Public Schools Superintendent Astein Osei (right).

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Margaux wants to be a teacher or a snowboarding coach when she grows up. She thinks the best teachers are funny, nice and strict.

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*St. Louis Park City Hall Council Chambers are being remodeled. Check stlouispark.org for meeting location.

MS Gr. 6 Orientation 7:15-10:15 a.m. ALL TEACHER WORKSHOP

EID AL-ADHA Westwood Hills Nature Center Building closed

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 No School K-12 Westwood Hills Nature Center Building closed The Rec Center closed City Hall closed STEP closed LABOR DAY

HS Picture Day Early Learning Preschool Open House 4-6 p.m. Planning Commission, 6 p.m.* Environment & Sustainability Commission, 6:30 p.m. HS Open House, 7 p.m. Police Advisory Commission, 7 p.m.

First Day of School: Gr. 1-12 City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.*

Westwood Hills Nature Center Building closed

First Day of School: Kindergarten EL Classes begin for ECSE Students

Senior Program Waffle Dinner, Lenox, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

SET GARBAGE/RECYCLING OUT 1 DAY LATER ALL WEEK

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 First day of Early Learning Preschool and ECFE Arts & Culture Grant applications due ECFE Advisory Council Meeting, Central, 6:30 p.m. City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m.* HS Homecoming Powder Puff Football Game, Oak Hill Park, 7 p.m. School Board Work Session, HS C350, 7 p.m.

SL Read-a-Thon Begins MS Site Council, 3:45 p.m. Senior Advisory Council, Lenox, 1 p.m. Gr. 4 Orchestra Registration, HS Cafeteria, 5-7 p.m. SL PTSO General Meeting, SL Media Center, 7 p.m. Housing Authority, 5 p.m. HS Homecoming Badminton/Ping Pong HS Homecoming Coronation & Tournament, HS Gym, 7 p.m. Banquet, HS Aud., 7 p.m.

PSI Welcome Night, 6 p.m. HS Homecoming Movie on the Field, 7 p.m.

MS Picture Make-Up Day Arts for Life Scholarship deadline Lenox Foundation, Lenox, 9 a.m. HS Homecoming Parade, 5 p.m. HS Homecoming Football Game, Stadium, 7 p.m.

HS Homecoming Dance, HS Gym, 8-11 p.m.

SL WALK & BIKE TO SCHOOL WEEK HS HOMECOMING

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), DO West Atrium, 4:30 p.m. MS Open House, 6:30 p.m. Dollars for Scholars Board Meeting, DO West Atrium, 7 p.m. Community Education Advisory Council (CEAC), DO West Atrium, 7 p.m. Human Rights Commission, 7 p.m.

City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.*

FAST OF GEDALYAH

AQ PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m.* School Board Business Meeting, HS C350, 7 p.m.

August 2017

PSI PTO Kick-Off Event, 6:30 p.m.

HS Advisory Day Fare for All, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4-6 p.m. Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park Public Schools Foundation (SLPPSF), DO West Atrium, 7 p.m. ROSH HASHANA BEGINS AT SUNDOWN

FIRST DAY OF ROSH HASHANA

Absentee Voting begins SEPTEMBER EQUINOX LAST DAY OF ROSH HASHANA MUHARRAM

Fall Cleanup Day, Municipal Service Center

YOM KIPPUR BEGINS AT SUNDOWN

LAST DAY OF YOM KIPPUR

PSI Fall Picture Day Planning Commission, 6 p.m.*

SL conferences 4-8 p.m. STEP in Steel Toe event, 5-7 p.m. PH PTO Open House 6:30 p.m., PH Cafeteria Friends of the Arts Board Meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m.

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Plastic bags should never be placed in your curbside recycling cart. This includes bags placed loosely in the cart or bags used to contain recyclables. Many grocery and retail stores offer collection of plastic bags for recycling. Learn more at slpmn.us/recycling.

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SLP Read$ (Reads) Events Aquila Read-a-Thon October 12-27 Park Spanish Immersion Leer-a-Tรณn October 13-31 Peter Hobart Read-a-Thon October 13-31 Susan Lindgren Read-a-Thon September 13-30

Irene says she likes to write because it allows her to be as creative as she wants to be. She likes to write fiction and short stories about magic and girls being who they are.

St. Louis Park author Melanie Heuiser Hill (left) and sixth-grade St. Louis Park Middle School student Irene P.-C. (right).

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STEP winter coat drive & distribution through Oct. 31 City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.*

Aquila Picture Day SL Conferences 4-8 p.m.

SL Picture Day PH Picture Day Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.* Environment & Sustainability Meeting, 6:30 p.m. SL Conferences 4-8 p.m. SUKKOT BEGINS AT SUNDOWN FIRST DAY OF SUKKOT

LAST DAY OF SUKKOT

ECFE Vehicle Fair, Central, 10 a.m.

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PH & SL Gr. 5 to Camp Ihduhapi ECFE Advisory Council Meeting, Central, 6:30 p.m. City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m.* School Board Work Session, HS C350, 7 p.m. COLUMBUS DAY / INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY

Clothing Swap, Rec Center, 2-4 p.m.

Westwood Hills Nature Center Building closed

Senior Advisory Council, Lenox, 1 p.m. PH PTO Board Meeting, PH Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), DO West Atrium, 4:30 p.m. HS Fall Conferences, HS Fieldhouse, 4-7:30 p.m. Community Education Advisory Council (CEAC), DO West Atrium, 7 p.m. Dollars for Scholars Board Meeting, DO West Atrium, 7 p.m. Human Rights Commission, 7 p.m.

City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.*

MS Site Council, 3:45 p.m. Housing Authority, 5 p.m. LAST DAY OF SUKKOT / HOSHANAH RABBA

MS Picture Retake Day HS Picture Retake Day Peter Hobart Read-a-Thon Begins PSI Leer-a-Tón (Read-a-Thon) Begins SIMCHAT TORAH

AQ Read-a-Thon Begins PH & SL Gr. 5 to Camp Ihduhapi HS Fall Conferences, HS Fieldhouse, 4-7:30 p.m. SHIMINI ATZERET

Early Release K-12, Professional Development PSI Early Release - Dismissal at 12:55 p.m. Fare for All, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4-6 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.* Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park Public Schools Foundation (SLPPSF), DO West Atrium, 7 p.m.

No School K-12 Education Minnesota Conference (MEA)

No School K-12 Education Minnesota Conference (MEA) PSI Leer-a-Tón (Read-a-Thon) Lenox Foundation, Lenox, 9 a.m. Westwood Hills Nature Center Halloween Party, 6:30 p.m.

Westwood Hills Nature Center Halloween Party, 6:30 p.m.

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AQ & PSI Gr. 5 to Camp Ihduhapi AQ PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m.* School Board Business Meeting, HS C350, 7 p.m.

PSI PTO Book Fair, 3-8 p.m. District Choral Festival, HS Fieldhouse, 7 p.m.

HS Advisory Day PSI Picture Retakes Day PSI PTO Book Fair, 3-8 p.m. Telecommunications Commission, 7 p.m.

Early Learning Preschool Fall Conferences AQ & PSI Gr. 5 to Camp Ihudhapi PSI PTO Book Fair, 3-8 p.m. MS Fall Conferences, MS Gym, 4-7:30 p.m. HS Orchestra Halloween Fundraiser, HS Cafeteria, 7 p.m.

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MS Fall Conferences, MS Gym, 4-7:30 p.m.

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*St. Louis Park City Hall Council Chambers are being remodeled. Check stlouispark.org for meeting location.

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Mayor Spano and Ibrahim enjoyed a lively conversation about leadership, during which Ibrahim impressed with his extensive knowledge of politics and his enthusiasm for the gavel. See back section of calendar to learn more about how young people can be involved in city politics.

St. Louis Park Mayor Jake Spano (left) with Ibrahim H. (right), third-grade student at Susan Lindgren Elementary.

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STEP Holiday Toy Drive through Dec. 8 Planning Commission, 6 p.m.* Environment & Sustainability Commission, 6:30 p.m. Police Advisory Commission, 7 p.m. ALL SAINTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; DAY

End of Quarter PSI Conferences, 4-8 p.m. AQ Conferences, 4-8 p.m. HS Sadie Hawkins Dance, HS Fieldhouse, 7-10 p.m.

No School K-12, Grading/Work Day PSI Conferences, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. AQ Conferences, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

PITCH-A-PUMPKIN, WOLFE PARK

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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS

City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.*

GENERAL ELECTION DAY

SL Picture Retake Day City Hall closed Westwood Hills Nature Center Building closed ECFE Fall Ball, Central, 6 p.m. HS Fall Musical, HS Aud., 7 p.m. MS Arts@Park PM, MS Cafeteria, 7 p.m. VETERANS DAY OBSERVED

Early Learning Preschool Fall Conferences Aquila Picture Retake Day PH Picture Retake Day MS Site Council, 3:45 p.m. Housing Authority, 5 p.m.

HS Fall Musical, HS Aud., 7 p.m. VETERANS DAY

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ECFE Advisory Council Meeting, Central, 6:30 p.m. AQ PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m.* MS Spelling Bee, MS Cafeteria, 7 p.m. School Board Work Session, HS C350, 7 p.m.

HS Fall Musical, HS Aud., 2 p.m.

No Early Learning Preschool/ECFE District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), DO West Atrium, 4:30 p.m. Dollars for Scholars Board Meeting, DO West Atrium, 7 p.m. Community Education Advisory Council (CEAC), DO West Atrium, 7 p.m.

No Early Learning Preschool/ECFE City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

HS Fall Musical, HS Aud., 2 p.m.

Senior Advisory Council, Lenox, 1 p.m. PSI PTO Math Night, PSI Gym, 6:30-8 p.m. SL PTSO Board Meeting, SL Media Center, 7 p.m.

Fare for All, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4-6 p.m. Planning Commission, 6 p.m.* Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park Public Schools Foundation (SLPPSF), DO West Atrium, 7 p.m. AMERICA RECYCLES DAY

PH Fall Family Fun Night, MS, 6-8 p.m. HS Fall Musical, HS Aud., 7 p.m. SL Math Night, SL Gym, 7 p.m. HS Fall Musical, HS Aud., 7 p.m.

Give to the Max Day

No School K-12 No Early Learning Preschool/ECFE Westwood Hills Nature Center Building closed The Rec Center closed City Hall closed STEP closed THANKSGIVING DAY No School, K-12, Conference Comp Day No Early Learning Preschool/ECFE

No School K-12 No Early Learning Preschool/ECFE City Hall closed STEP closed Westwood Hills Nature Center Building closed

Westwood Hills Nature Center Building closed

SET GARBAGE/RECYCLING OUT 1 DAY LATER

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Last week of yard waste collection (ends 12/1) City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m.* School Board Business Meeting, HS C350, 7 p.m.

Westwood Hills Nature Center Building closed

October 2017

PH Gr. 4-5 Vocal Concert, HS Aud., 7 p.m.

HS Advisory Day Muddy Paws Cheesecake Sampling, 7600 W. 27th St., 4-9 p.m. (All donations go to STEP, People & Pets Together and Perspectives Family Resources)

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*St. Louis Park City Hall Council Chambers are being remodeled. Check stlouispark.org for meeting location.

MS Gr. 7-8 Band Concert, MS Gym, 7 p.m. Friends of the Arts Board Meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m.

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St. Louis Park High School senior Amina A. (left) and St. Louis Park High School music teacher Steve Schmitz (right).

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Amina is one of many St. Louis Park students who enjoy the district’s World Drumming classes that are offered at the Middle School and High School.

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No School K-12, Professional Development THE PROPHET’S BIRTHDAY

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HS Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble Concert, HS Aud., 7 p.m. City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Arts for Life Scholarship deadline PSI Immersion Information Night, PSI Gym, 6:30 p.m. HS Band 9/Jazz Band Concert, HS Aud., 7 p.m. MS Gr. 7 Courage Retreat

Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Environment & Sustainability Commission, 6:30 p.m.

MS Gr. 6 Band Concert, MS Gym, 7 p.m.

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ECFE Advisory Council Meeting, Central, 6:30 p.m. City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m. MS Orchestra Concert, MS Gym, 7 p.m. School Board Business Meeting, HS C350, 7 p.m.

MS Play, HS Aud., 7 p.m.

Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park Public Schools Foundation (SLPPSF), DO West Atrium, 7 p.m. LAST DAY OF CHANUKAH

HS Orchestra Alumni Concert, HS Aud., 7 p.m. DECEMBER SOLSTICE

MS Choirs Winter Concert, HS Aud., 7 p.m. City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

MS Play, HS Aud., 1 p.m.

PH PTO Board Meeting, PH Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. MS World Drumming/Guitar Concert, MS Gym, 7 p.m. CHANUKAH BEGINS AT SUNDOWN

MS Site Council, 3:45 p.m. Fare for All, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4-6 p.m. Housing Authority, 5 p.m. Telecommunications Commission, 7 p.m. FIRST DAY OF CHANUKAH

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), DO West Atrium, 4:30 p.m. Human Rights Commission, 7 p.m. HS Choirs Winter Concert, HS Aud., 7 p.m.

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The Rec Center closes at 4:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE

City Hall closed The Rec Center closed Westwood Hills Nature Center Building closed STEP closed CHRISTMAS DAY

STEP closed City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m. KWANZAA (UNTIL JAN. 1)

STEP closed

FAST OF THE TENTH OF TEVES

STEP closed

SET GARBAGE/RECYCLING OUT 1 DAY LATER ALL WEEK

The Rec Center closes at 4:30 p.m. NEW YEAR’S EVE

NO SCHOOL K-12, WINTER BREAK

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Ai’Shay wants to work in health care one day just like her mom. Learn more about the free, walk-in Central Community Clinic by going to slpschools.org/centralclinic.

Judy Boylan of Park Nicollet Health Services (left) and Ai’Shay O., fourth-grade student at Park Spanish Immersion School (right).

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City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Environment & Sustainability Commission, 6:30 p.m. Police Advisory Commission, 7 p.m.

NO SCHOOL K-12, WINTER BREAK ]

SET GARBAGE/RECYCLING OUT 1 DAY LATER ALL WEEK

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ECFE Advisory Council Meeting, Central, 6:30 p.m. City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m. Senior Advisory Council, Lenox, 1 p.m. School Board Work Session, HS C350, Community Education Advisory Council 7 p.m. (CEAC), DO West Atrium, 7 p.m.

HS Advisory Day MS Site Council, 3:45 p.m. Housing Authority, 5 p.m.

SL PTSO General Meeting, SL Media, 7 p.m.

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 PSI Kindergarten Application Deadline for Non-Residents Student Open Enrollment Application Deadline District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), DO West Atrium, 4:30 p.m. PSI PTO Imagination & Inventors’ Fair, 6:30 p.m. Human Rights Commission, 7 p.m. Dollars for Scholars Board Meeting, DO West Atrium, 7 p.m. City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

No School K-12 Westwood Hills Nature Center Building closed City Hall closed STEP closed MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

HS One-Act Plays, HS Aud., 2 p.m.

AQ PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m. School Board Business Meeting, HS C350, 7 p.m.

MS Musical Theatre Class Performance 1, HS Aud., 7 p.m.

Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park Public Schools Foundation (SLPPSF), DO West Atrium, 7 p.m.

EL Family Interaction Night/Gym Blast, Central, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

ECFE - Last Day - First Semester Lenox Foundation, Lenox, 9 a.m. SL PTSO Family Fun Night, MS, 6-8 p.m. PH Family Math Night, PH Gym, 6 p.m. HS One-Act Plays, HS Aud., 7 p.m.

HS One-Act Plays, HS Aud., 7 p.m.

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HS First Semester Finals, 1:30 p.m. release MS Incoming Gr. 6 Information Night, 7 p.m.

End of Quarter HS First Semester Finals, 1:30 p.m. release Friends of the Arts Board Meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m.

No School K-12, Grading/Work Day

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ECFE - First Day - Second Semester

December 2017

MS Musical Theatre Class Performance 2, HS Aud., 7 p.m.

West Metro Conference Jazz Festival, HS Aud. TU B’SHEVAT

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St. Louis Park City Engineer Debra Heiser (left) with Hasan S. (right), third-grade student at Peter Hobart Elementary School.

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During a tour of a city street reconstruction project, City Engineer Debra Heiser and Hasan bonded over a shared love of hard hats, heavy equipment and safety vests. We hope to see Hasan at the city as an engineering intern in several years! See back section of calendar for information about the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive internship programs.

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ECFE Winter Meltdown, Central Community Center, 10 a.m.

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City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

PSI PTO Book Fair, 3-8 p.m.

PSI PTO Book Fair, 3-8 p.m. Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Environment & Sustainability Commission, 6:30 p.m.

PSI PTO Book Fair, 3-8 p.m. PSI PTO Family Fun & Fitness Night, PSI Gym, 6:30 p.m.

MS Arts@Park PM, MS Cafeteria, 7 p.m.

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West Metro Home Remodeling Fair, Eisenhower Community Center

ECFE Advisory Council Meeting, Central, 6:30 p.m. AQ PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, HS C350, 7 p.m. LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), DO West Atrium, 4:30 p.m. Dollars for Scholars Board Meeting, DO West Atrium, 7 p.m. Human Rights Commission, 7 p.m. City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

No School K-12 City Hall closed STEP closed Westwood Hills Nature Center Building closed PRESIDENTS DAY

Senior Advisory Council, Lenox, 1 p.m. PH PTO Board Meeting, PH Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. Community Education Advisory Council (CEAC), DO West Atrium, 7 p.m.

District Band Showcase, HS Gym, 7 p.m. City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m. School Board Business Meeting, HS C350, 7 p.m.

HS Advisory Day Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park Public Schools Foundation (SLPPSF), DO West Atrium, 7 p.m.

MS Conferences, MS Gym, 4-7:30 p.m. ACT Testing Date for Gr. 11

PSI Drama Club, PSI Gym, 7 p.m. HS Sno Daze Volleyball Tournament, HS Fieldhouse, 7 p.m.

PSI Drama Club, PSI Gym, 7 p.m. HS Sno Daze Dance, HS Gym, 8-11 p.m.

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MS Conferences, MS Gym, 4-7:30 p.m. HS Sno Daze Battle of the Bands/ Karaoke, HS Cafeteria, 7 p.m.

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January 2018

PSI Kindergarten Application Deadline for Residents, 4 p.m. PH Family Night, 6:30 p.m. HS Orchestra String Recital, HS Aud., 7 p.m.

MS Site Council, 3:45 p.m. Housing Authority, 5 p.m. VALENTINE’S DAY ASH WEDNESDAY

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Stephanie is hoping to attend college and possibly major in psychology after she graduates from St. Louis Park High School this spring.

St. Louis Park High School senior Stephanie M.G. (left) with STEP Social Worker, Julie Lapointe (right).

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Start of Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign (through 3/31) Children First Annual Champions Breakfast, Doubletree SLP, 7:15 a.m. HS Choirs Gala Fundraising Performance, HS Aud., 7 p.m. PURIM

HS Choirs Gala Fundraising Performance, HS Aud., 7 p.m.

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HS Choirs Gala Fundraising Performance, HS Aud., 2 p.m.

HS Bands POPS Concert (Pizza & Jazz, HS Cafeteria, 6 p.m.), HS Aud., 7 p.m. AQ Gr. 2-3 Vocal Concert, AQ Gym, 7 p.m.

Arts for Life Scholarship deadline City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Environment & Sustainability Commission, 6:30 p.m. Police Advisory Commission, 7 p.m.

PH Gr. 2-3 Vocal Concert, HS Aud., 7 p.m.

PH Imagination Fair & BOGO Book Fair, PH Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. PSI PTO Carnival, 4 p.m.

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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME STARTS

ECFE Advisory Council Meeting, Central, 6:30 p.m. Senior Advisory Council, Lenox, 1 p.m. City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, HS C350, Early Learning Preschool Spring 7 p.m. Conferences

HS Advisory Day HS College Fair MS Site Council, 3:45 p.m. Housing Authority, 5 p.m.

HS Conferences, HS Fieldhouse, 4-7:30 p.m. District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), DO West Atrium, 4:30 p.m. AQ, PSI, PH & SL Kindergarten Registration, 6 p.m. Dollars for Scholars Board Meeting, DO West Atrium, 7 p.m. Community Education Advisory Council (CEAC), DO West Atrium, 7 p.m. No Early Learning Preschool classes Human Rights Commission, 7 p.m. MARCH EQUINOX

AQ PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. School Board Business Meeting, HS C350, 7 p.m. City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

No School Gr. K-5 Aquila Conferences, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. PSI Conferences, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lenox Foundation, Lenox, 9 a.m.

HS Advisory Day Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park Public Schools Foundation (SLPPSF), DO West Atrium, 7 p.m.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY

No School K-12, Conference Comp/ Grading Day ECFE - No School

End of Quarter

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Friends of the Arts Board Meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m.

City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m.

GOOD FRIDAY PASSOVER BEGINS AT SUNDOWN HOLY SATURDAY FIRST DAY OF PASSOVER

NO SCHOOL K-12, SPRING BREAK

PALM SUNDAY

February 2018

MARCUS USED TO STAY LATE AT SCHOOL TO WORK ON HIS HISTORY REPORT.

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HS Conferences, HS Fieldhouse, 4-7:30 p.m. PSI Conferences, 4-8 p.m. Aquila Conferences, 4-8 p.m. STEP Empty Bowls event, Westwood Lutheran Church

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Cole participates in football, basketball and track & field at St. Louis Park High School and wouldn’t mind following in Arsenio Richardson’s footsteps and coach at his alma mater some day.

St. Louis Park High School 10th-grader Cole E. (left) with St. Louis Park basketball coach Arsenio Richardson (right).

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Westwood Hills Nature Center closed EASTER SECOND DAY OF PASSOVER

Yard waste collection begins City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

SLP PTSO Board Meeting, SL Media Center, 7 p.m.

Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Environment & Sustainability Commission, 6:30 p.m.

Gr. 4-12 District Orchestra Festival, HS Gym, 7 p.m.

LAST DAY OF PASSOVER

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ECFE Advisory Council Meeting, Central, 6:30 p.m. City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, HS C350, 7 p.m.

District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), DO West Atrium, 4:30 p.m. Community Education Advisory Council (CEAC), DO West Atrium, 7 p.m. Human Rights Commission, 7 p.m. TAX DAY OBSERVED

AQ PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

EARTH DAY

Senior Advisory Council, Lenox, 1 p.m. PH PTO Board Meeting, PH Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. Dollars for Scholars Board Meeting, DO West Atrium, 7 p.m.

Early Learning Preschool Spring Conferences MS Site Council, 3:45 p.m. Housing Authority, 5 p.m. YOM HASHOAH

SL Imagination & Inventors’ Fair, MS Gym, 5-7 p.m.

Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park Public Schools Foundation (SLPPSF), DO West Atrium, 7 p.m.

ECFE Toy and Clothing Sale, Central, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

ISRA AND MI’RAJ

YOM HA’ATZMAUT

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City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m. School Board Business Meeting, HS C350, 7 p.m.

SL Kindergarten Concerts, SL Gym, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.

HS Advisory Day HS Career EXPO, HS Fieldhouse

MS Incoming Gr. 6 Rally Night, 6:30 p.m.

SL WALK & BIKE TO SCHOOL WEEK

March 2018

Park resident. Park parent. Park expert.

May 2018

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April 20 - May 20 Tickets at: stagestheatre.org

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Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7-11. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to say thank you to your St. Louis Park teachers, like Mr. Massie.

St. Louis Park elementary teacher Brian Massie (left) with fourth-grade Peter Hobart student Shiya S. (right).

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Gr. 4 Orchestra Registration, HS Cafeteria, 5-7 p.m. Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Environment & Sustainability Commission, 6:30 p.m. Police Advisory Commission, 7 p.m.

PH K-1 Vocal Concerts, PH Gym, 9:45 a.m. & 2:15 p.m. PSI Gr. 2-3 Vocal Concert, PSI Gym, 7 p.m. LAG BAOMER

SL WALK & BIKE TO SCHOOL WEEK

PH Carnival 5-8 p.m. HS Spring Play, HS Aud., 7 p.m.

HS Spring Play, HS Aud., 7 p.m. HS Prom, Padelford Riverboats, 9 p.m. CINCO DE MAYO

Home Remodeling Tour, 12-4 p.m. HS Spring Play, HS Aud., 2 p.m. INTERNATIONAL COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK (MAY 6-12)

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SL Orchestra/Band Concert, SL Gym, 2:15 p.m. HS Band 9/Jazz Band Concert, HS Aud., 7 p.m. City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Senior Advisory Council, Lenox, 1 p.m. HS Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble Concert & Senior Awards, HS Aud., 7 p.m. SL PTSO General Meeting, SL Media Center, 7 p.m.

PH Orchestra/Band Concert, 2 p.m. Early Learning Program Concert, Central Gym, 6:30-7:30 p.m. PSI Gr. 4-5 Vocal Concert, HS Aud., 7 p.m. AQ Gr. 4-5 Vocal Concert, AQ Gym, 7 p.m.

MS Site Council, 3:45 p.m. Housing Authority, 5 p.m.

AQ Carnival, 5:30 p.m.

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MOTHER’S DAY YOM YERUSHALAYIM

MS Musical, HS Aud., 1 p.m. 25th Annual Children First Ice Cream Social, St. Louis Park Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC), 2-5 p.m. FIRST DAY OF SHAVUOT

MS World Drumming/Guitar Concert, MS Gym, 7 p.m. City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m. LAST DAY OF SHAVUOT

No School K-12 Westwood Hills Nature Center Building closed The Rec Center closed City Hall closed STEP closed MEMORIAL DAY

Westwood Hills Nature Center Building closed The Rec Center closed

ECFE School Picnic, Oak Hill Park, 6 p.m. HS Orchestra Spring Concert, HS Aud., 7 p.m.

PSI PTO Picnic, Oak Hill Park, 5 p.m. PH PTO Board Meeting, PH Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m. MS Spring Choral Concert, HS Aud., 7 p.m. School Board Business Meeting, HS C350, 7 p.m. VESAK DAY

PSI Orchestra/Band Concert, PSI Gym, 1:45 p.m. Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Park Public Schools Foundation (SLPPSF), DO West Atrium, 7 p.m. RAMADAN STARTS

MS Musical, HS Aud., 7 p.m. ARMED FORCES DAY SHAVUOT STARTS AT SUNDOWN

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Last Day of Early Learning Preschool The Rec Center closes at 4:30 p.m.

HS Academic Award & Scholarship Night, HS Gym, 7 p.m.

Oak Hill Splash Pad opens Westwood Hills Nature Center Building closed The Rec Center closed

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HS Choirs 1940’s POPS Concert/Senior Recital & Awards Night, HS Gym, 6 p.m.; HS Aud., 7 p.m.

Gr. 5 Band Registration Night, HS Cafeteria, 5 p.m. PH Gr. 5 IB Exhibition & Transition Ceremony, 6 p.m. AQ Gr. 5 IB Exhibition, 6:30 p.m. Friends of the Arts Board Meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m.

MARCUS USED TO STAY LATE AT SCHOOL TO WORK ON HIS HISTORY REPORT.

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Early Learning Program Concert, Central Gym, 6:30-7:30 p.m. MS Musical, HS Aud., 7 p.m.

SET GARBAGE/RECYCLING OUT 1 DAY LATER

April 2018

ECFE/Early Learning Preschool Last Day Early Release K-12, Professional Development Lenox Foundation, Lenox, 9 a.m. Princess Ball, Lenox Gym, 6:30-8:30 p.m. MS Musical, HS Aud., 7 p.m.

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Armani S. (left), first-grade student at Aquila Elementary School, with St. Louis Park Firefighter Antonio Rodriguez (right).

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Firefighter Antonio Rodriguezâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turnout gear is a little big right now, but the St. Louis Park Fire Department looks forward to the day when Armani can join in delivering fire protection and emergency medical services to the community. To learn more about how youth can explore a career in fire service, see back section of calendar.

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Aquila Field Day and Hot Dog Picnic

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Westwood Hills Nature Center Summer Camp Week Gr. 8 Presidential Awards, MS, 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Environment & Sustainability Last Day of School for ITI & ECSE Commission, 6:30 p.m. Program MS Musical Theatre Class HS Graduation, SLP Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Performance 1, HS Aud., 7 p.m. Arts for Life Scholarship deadline D-DAY

SL Grade 3-5 Recognition and Final Assembly PSI Gr. 5 Celebration of Learning, 1 p.m. AQ Gr. 5 Celebration of Learning, 2 p.m. MS Musical Theatre Class Performance 2, HS Aud., 7 p.m.

Last Day of School K-11 SL June Jamboree

Spring Cleanup Day, Municipal Service Center

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LAILAT AL-QADR

FATHER’S DAY

PARKTACULAR

Westwood Hills Nature Center Summer Camp Week City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m. School Board Work Session, HS C350, 7 p.m.

Senior Advisory Council, Lenox, 1 p.m. Last Teacher Work Day

EID AL-FITR

ST. LOUIS PARK PARKTACULAR FESTIVAL

Housing Authority, 5 p.m.

Fire Department Open House, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Community Education Advisory Council (CEAC), DO West Atrium, 7 p.m. Human Rights Commission, 7 p.m. JUNETEENTH

Westwood Hills Nature Center Summer Camp Week City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

FLAG DAY

Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, 6:30 p.m.

JUNE SOLSTICE

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Westwood Hills Nature Center Summer Camp Week City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m. School Board Business Meeting, HS C350, 7 p.m.

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The natural world, whether animal, mineral or vegetable, is where it’s at for Brenna, and Naturalist Becky McConnell enjoys fostering that love of nature in young people. Find out about Westwood’s junior naturalist program in the back section of the calendar.

Westwood Hills Nature Center Naturalist Becky McConnell (left) with Brenna H., fifth-grade student at Aquila Elementary School.

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FAST OF THE SEVENTEENTH OF TAMMUZ

Westwood Hills Nature Center Summer Camp Week City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Westwood Hills Nature Center Building closed City Hall closed STEP closed July 4th Fireworks Celebration, Aquila Park INDEPENDENCE DAY

SET GARBAGE/RECYCLING OUT 1 DAY LATER

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Westwood Hills Nature Center Summer Camp Week City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m.

TISHA B’AV

Housing Authority, 5 p.m. Planning Commission, 6 p.m.

Westwood Hills Nature Center Summer Camp Week City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Senior Advisory Council, Lenox, 1 p.m.

Human Rights Commission, 7 p.m.

Police Advisory Commission, 7 p.m.

Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, 6:30 p.m.

Lenox Foundation, Lenox, 9 a.m.

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Friends of the Arts Board Meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m.

Senior Program Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, Lenox, 11 a.m.

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DreamWorks

Madagascar A Musical Adventure Jr.

June 29 - Aug 5 Tickets at: stagestheatre.org

On the Railroad

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Aug 3 - 26

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Lindsey met local entrepreneur Kristi Shepherd at the High School Career EXPO. She recognizes the importance of having a female entrepreneur role model as a way to learn more about the business world.

St. Louis Park entreprenuer Kristi Shepherd (left) with St. Louis Park High School senior Lindsey P. (right).

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Westwood Hills Nature Center Summer Camp Week City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Housing Authority, 5 p.m.

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Westwood Hills Nature Center Summer Camp Week City Council Study Session, 6:30 p.m. School Board Business Meeting, HS C350, 7 p.m.

PRIMARY ELECTION DAY

City Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Human Rights Commission, 7 p.m.

Aquatic Park’s last day of season. Bring food donation for STEP & pool entrance just $1, 3-7 p.m.

Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, 6:30 p.m.

EID AL-ADHA

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Watering Reminder Remember: St. Louis Park’s sprinkling ordinance does not allow sprinkling between noon and 6 p.m. Before noon and after 6 p.m., the city follows an odd-even system: sprinkle on even days if your address is an even number; sprinkle on odd days if your address is an odd number. For more about lawn sprinkling, visit U of M extension services at extension.umn.edu/yardandgarden

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St. Louis Park Public Schools and the City of St. Louis Park have numerous ways in which they help both youth and adults pursue their dreams. Here are just some of the many options available.

St. Louis Park Public Schools

The program is based on positive youth development research that comes specifically from the work of the late Dr. Peter Benson, founder of the Search Institute. The central component of “Sparks,” is the idea of a young person’s interests and how much support they experience from their parents, other adults and friends to identify and nurture those interests to become lifelong passions. When people are really happy, energized and passionate about their talents, interests or hobbies, we say they have a “spark” in their life. True sparks, as we describe them to young people, give them a sense of direction or purpose in life.

A world of opportunity awaits St. Louis Park Public Schools students as they explore college and career options throughout their schooling. The following programs outline the opportunities available for elementary, middle, and high school students:

St. Louis Park Middle School At St. Louis Park Middle School, Deans Delana Brinkman, Gina Magnuson, and Randy Zutz deliver two to three College and Career Ready lessons each year at each grade level. Topics presented to sixth graders include goal-setting, learning styles, and career cluster finder in Naviance. Topics presented to seventh graders include goal-setting, post-secondary options, and Career Key in Naviance. Topics presented to eighth graders include goal-setting, resume builder in Naviance, and a field trip to the University of Minnesota.

St. Louis Park High School

Elementary School Counseling Program: Igniting SPARKS in students to learn and grow in the future

Career and College Readiness is a vital component for our high school to help prepare students for their future. Many students feel pressured to make decisions about their future as they approach the end of high school. The reality is that many people change paths a few times before landing on a career.

The 2017-18 school year marks the seventh year of the Elementary School Counseling Program. The program began with generous support from the U.S. Department of Education to start and implement the program and this is the third year the program has been funded through the school district. We will provide proactive large group lessons to all of our K-5 students.

Explorations and authentic learning experiences while attending high school is a way to highlight the importance of the variety of professions. During the four years of high school, students focus on several elements of career and college development as they create their own Personal Learning Plan through 32 required career and college advisory sessions (8 per year).

St. Louis Park Elementary Schools

Licensed school counselors address the three domains: Academic, Social/ Emotional and Post-Secondary support. The most important component is exposure to the many educational and work options available to students in the future. This has been accomplished through college t-shirts days, “When I Grow Up” dress-up days, and Career-APalooza events, to name a few.

By helping students identify their sparks, we are able to help them make short and long-term goals. In so doing, we help them identify positive behaviors, make good social and academic choices, begin career exploration and be upstanders (as opposed to bystanders) in bullying situations. This program also works closely with school staff members and parents to create a caring climate and atmosphere for our students. For more information relating to classroom lessons and resources for at home, please visit the Elementary School Counseling webpage at: www.sparksinslp.com.

Career Pathways Advisory Board WHO WE ARE • Business and industry professionals • Post secondary leadership • High school teachers and staff • District staff representation • 44 members/representatives and counting

City of St. Louis Park St. Louis Park Police Department

We are energetic and dynamic professionals who are highly motivated to engage with students about their futures! We are insightful and experienced leaders who help students understand their strengths and career passions. We are dedicated and creative teachers willing to build relationships with other leaders to offer more opportunities for students. We are school administrators ensuring alignment with the District’s Strategic Plan and high school outcomes. WHAT WE DO

The St. Louis Park Police Department sponsors a Police Explorer Post, which provides young adults ages 14-21 with hands-on experiences, skills and opportunities to explore a law enforcement career. For more information about the Police Explorer program, contact Officer Dennis Hagen at dhagen@stlouispark.org or 952-924-2618. Other opportunities for youth in the Police Department include internships with the Joint Community Police Partnership (JCPP) and Community Outreach. For more information about JCPP internships, contact Afton Martens, JCPP Coordinator, at amartens@stlouispark.org or 952-924-2185. For information about Community Outreach internships, contact Breanna Freedman at bfreedman@stlouispark.org or 952-952-2184.

We ensure the development and delivery of high quality programming, relevant curriculum and experiential opportunities. • We help students view their futures through their skills and strengths.

• We support teachers to maintain their skills and knowledge. • We advocate for innovation and provide legislative support.

We welcome community and business leaders. No membership needed to help students! Contact Carrie Jennissen c.jennissen@gmail.com if you are interested in providing 1:1 mentoring, answering questions about jobs, offering internships, job shadow, classroom activities, or tours of your company.

Any St. Louis Park resident can be involved in the public safety of the community by learning hands-only CPR then downloading the PulsePoint smartphone app. Via the app, bystanders who are trained in CPR will be notified if someone within close proximity in a public place has a cardiac event. The app also lets the user know the location of the closest AED. Administering hands-only CPR and using an AED until emergency crews can arrive can help increase the chances of survival for the victim. Learn more at pulsepoint.org, and download the app via the Apple store or Google Play.

City Internships The City of St. Louis Park offers paid internships in many of its city departments, including human resources, fire and police departments, engineering, communications and others. Teens may also find seasonal paid positions with the public works and recreation departments and at Westwood Hills Nature Center. Watch the employment section at stlouispark.org for information on job openings.

Volunteering with the City

• We offer real world experiences in and out of the classroom.

“It’s great for our kids to get authentic experiences to plan for their future.” - Scott Meyers, HS Principal

St. Louis Park Fire Department

City Government The City of St. Louis Park regularly seeks youth representatives for many of its boards and commissions, including the Environment and Sustainability Commission, Human Rights Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, Planning Commission, Police Advisory Commission and Telecommunications Advisory Commission. Youth members serve one-year terms starting in August and generally have the same responsibilities as other commission members. For more information about openings and the application process, contact Melissa Kennedy, city clerk, at mkennedy@stlouispark.org or 952-928-2840.

Each year, Westwood Hills Nature Center takes applications for its junior naturalist positions, open to youth in grades 7-12. Junior naturalists help with kids’ programs and work with animals, among other duties. Applications for the summer of 2018 will be available starting March 1, 2018. Visit stlouispark.org for information. For information on other volunteer opportunities available through the city contact Laura Smith, wellness and volunteer coordinator, at lsmith@stlouispark.org or 952-924-2847.

Calendar editors: Jacque Larson and Nicole Pribbenow, City of St. Louis Park; Sara Thompson and Matthew Thomas, St. Louis Park Public Schools Advertising sales and design: Pernsteiner Creative Group, Inc. For advertising opportunities contact Todd Pernsteiner at 952-841-1111 or todd@pernsteiner.com. Advertiser participation does not constitute endorsement of any company or its products by the City of St. Louis Park or St. Louis Park School District 283. 2017-18 calendar photography by: Jackie Adelmann Photography A major portion of the calendar costs are paid for by advertising revenues.

St. Louis Park Public Schools District 283 Contact Information: (Unless noted, all numbers are area code 952) District Office 6425 West 33rd St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426-3498 928-6000 / phone | 928-6020 / fax Mr. Astein Osei, Superintendent of Schools Official District website: slpschools.org Aquila Elementary School (AQ) Kindergarten-Grade 5 8500 West 31st St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Mr. Clarence Pollock, Principal School Hours: 9:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Office: 928-6500 | Attendance: 928-6507 Park Spanish Immersion School (PSI) Kindergarten-Grade 5 6300 Walker St., St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Dr. Corey Maslowski, Principal School Hours: 8:25 a.m.-2:55 p.m. Office: 928-6759 | Attendance: 928-6750 Peter Hobart Elementary School (PH) Kindergarten-Grade 5 6500 West 26th St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Ms. Shelley Nielsen, Principal School Hours: 9:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Office: 928-6600 | Attendance: 928-6604 Susan Lindgren Elementary School (SL) Kindergarten-Grade 5 4801 West 41st St., St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Mr. Frank Johnson, Principal School Hours: 9:20 a.m.-3:50 p.m. Office: 928-6700 | Attendance: 928-6693 St. Louis Park Middle School (MS) Grades 6-8 2025 Texas Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Mr. Les Bork, Principal; Mr. Jason Boll, Asst. Principal School Hours: 7:33 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Office: 928-6300 | Attendance: 928-6394 St. Louis Park High School (HS) Grades 9-12 6425 West 33rd St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Mr. Scott Meyers, Principal Ms. Kari Schwietering, Assistant Principal Mr. Charles Johnson-Nixon, Assistant Principal School Hours: M/W/F 8:20 a.m.-3:10 p.m., T/TH 8:40 a.m.-3:10 p.m. Office: 928-6100 | Attendance: 928-6045

Central 6300 Walker St., St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE).........928-6763 Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)....... 928-6741 Kids Place Child Care...........................................928-6764 Lenox 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Senior Program: 928-6444 Directions to Schools To hear a voice recording of directions to schools, call 928-6433. Emergency School Closings • Log on to slpschools.org • Listen to WCCO Radio (830), or watch TV Channels 4, 5, 9 or 11 • Call 928-6055 for a prerecorded message If school must close early, buses will take home regular riders. Younger students who walk will be kept at school if there is any uncertainty about whether a parent or neighbor is home to care for them. School Board Message Line If you have a question or would like to speak with a School Board Member, call the School Board Message Line at 928-6040. Questions? General Information............................................ 928-6000 Achievement Gap................................................ 928-6062 Bus Information.................................................... 591-1538 Business Office..................................................... 928-6016 Central Clinic........................................................ 993-1100 Child Care: Kids Place......................................... 928-6764 Children First........................................................ 928-6075 Community Education Office............................. 928-6061 Facilities Use/School Buildings Permits............ 928-6060 Food Service........................................................ 928-6146 Human Resources/Personnel............................. 928-6065 Middle School Athletic Hotline.......................... 928-6345 New Student Registration.................................. 928-6000 Special Education................................................ 928-6069 Superintendent’s Office...................................... 928-6001 Volunteer Program............................................... 928-6419 Youth Activities & Summer Programs............... 928-6725

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St. Louis Park Public Schools Foundation Providing financial support to benefit the students of St. Louis Park Public Schools.

We provide food and clothing to residents in need, as well as advocacy, referrals, and a focus on a collaborative relationships.

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Contact Information: stepslp.org info@stepslp.org • 952-925-4899

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St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP) 6812 W. Lake St. St. Louis Park, MN 55426

City of St. Louis Park Contact Information: (Unless noted, all numbers are area code 952)

EMERGENCY: Police, Fire or Medical...................... 911 Official city website: stlouispark.org Accounts payable & receivable......................... 924-2680 Animal control................................................. 924-2133 Assessing (property taxes, homestead).............. 924-2535 Building permits...............................................924-2588 Cable TV............................................................. 924-2660 City Manager’s office....................................... 924-2525 Engineering..................................................... 924-2656 Environment/Natural Resources........................ 924-2699 Extra garbage stickers.......................................924-2111 Finance Department......................................... 924-2515 Fire Department (administration, information).... 924-2595 Forestry............................................................ 924-2562 Friends of the Arts............................................928-6422 General city information...................................924-2500 Inspections Department....................................924-2588 Home Improvement Programs/Home Loans...... 924-2196 Homestead...................................................... 924-2535 Housing Authority............................................ 924-2579 Housing Authority information line.................... 924-2514 Housing inspections.........................................924-2588 Human Resources (personnel).......................... 924-2521 Job information line......................................... 924-2527 Licenses (business, trade, apartment & dogs)......924-2588 Licenses (gambling & liquor).............................928-2840 Neighborhood outreach................................... 924-2184 Nuisance complaints........................................ 924-2126 Official records................................................924-2505 Parks & Recreation General information..................................924-2540 Event info/weather cancellation.................. 924-2567 Facility rental.............................................924-2540 Park maintenance...................................... 924-2562 The Rec Center/Aquatic Park/ROC.............924-2540 Westwood Hills Nature Center...................924-2544 Youth & adult sports..................................924-2540 Permits (building & remodeling)........................924-2588 Planning (Community Development)................. 924-2575 Police Administration & records...........................924-2600 Crime tip line............................................ 924-2165 Non-emergency service requests............... 924-2618 Property tax statements............................. 612-348-3011 Public Works.................................................... 924-2562 Recycling, organics and garbage Recycling and garbage collection (Waste Management).........................763-783-5423 Organics and yard waste collection (Advanced Disposal)..........................763-786-7233 Snow emergency information line..................... 924-2180 Special assessments (St. Louis Park).................. 924-2535 Street maintenance & snowplowing................... 924-2562 Street lights, stop signs & signals....................... 924-2562 Utility Billing......................................................924-2111 Voter information.............................................924-2505 Water, sewer, garbage billing............................924-2111 Water/sewer service (7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)............. 924-2562 Water/sewer service (problems after 3:30 p.m.).....924-2618 Zoning & setbacks............................................ 924-2592

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For more details about the city and school district, visit us online: stlouispark.org and slpschools.org.

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NATURE CENTER Westwood Hills Nature Center 8300 W- Franklin Ave. St. Louis Park, MN 55416 952-924-2544 westwoodhillsnaturecenter.org

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