Back To School 2022-2023
- Family Connect Meetings September 1
- Student Schedules
- PowerSchool
- Student Lunch Accounts
- Transportation
- Stay Connected
Family Connect Meetings September 1
Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year
We strive to create an environment dedicated to the education and development of each person. An integral part of that development is making personal connections. We ask all students/families to schedule a 20 minute in-person back to school session with their advisory teacher on Thursday, September 1st.
You will be able to sign up for a time to meet with your student’s advisory teacher via a Sign Up Genius link that will be available on our website on August 26th. The link will also be included in a special edition of the Oriole Times newsletter.
This will be a time for teachers and students to:
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Make a personal connection with their Advisor
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Review class schedule
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Ask Questions and receive school information
6th Grade students as well as all NEW 7th and 8th Grade students:
In addition to your scheduled Advisor meeting you will have the opportunity to :
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Pick up a school issued Chromebook
(Technology Device Loan Agreement & Acceptable Use Form required) PowerSchool Public Portal under FORMS
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Find your locker and walk your schedule
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Learn about Sports/Activities and Clubs
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Talk with someone about opportunities with our School Site Council
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See our newly remodeled spaces including our Performing Arts Center
Please allow a minimum of 60 minutes to complete.
Student Schedules
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Returning 7th and 8th Grade Individual Student Class Schedules will be accessible through the PowerSchool portal beginning Friday, August 26 at 5 pm.
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NEW 7th and 8th Grade students will be mailed their individual class schedule on Wednesday, August 24th.
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All 6th Grade students will be mailed their individual class schedule on Wednesday, August 24th.
PowerSchool
As we welcome students, parents/guardians, and families for the 2022-23 school year, we are providing many of our communications electronically. Many of our systems rely on - and can be accessed through - the PowerSchool Public Portal. The PowerSchool Public Portal provides families a convenient way to access student information and to make online updates.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
If you already have a PowerSchool Public Portal account, you DO NOT need a new one. All student, parent/ guardian, and family information entered last year will be moved forward. BEGINNING MONDAY, AUGUST 29 you can review and update the information (if needed) in the Annual Student Update.
Those who are NEW to St. Louis Park Public Schools, and returning families who have not created an account previously will receive a letter with instructions and access information the week of August 22nd.
When you have your student’s information, you can go directly to the PowerSchool Public Portal at slpschools.powerschool.com to create an account.
If you created an account and forgot the username or password you chose, click the Forgot Username or Password link found on the PowerSchool Public Portal sign in screen. If you do not receive a reset email or need assistance please contact the Middle School at 952-928-6300.
Helpful Links:
PowerSchool: https://www.slpschools.org/utility-pages/getting-started-with-powerschool
Questions on how to link multiple student accounts Click here
Student Lunch Accounts
The USDA has determined that school meals will NOT be free for 2022-2023 school year. Therefore, an application for educational benefits will need to be completed for the 2022/2023 school year to receive free or reduced meals.
School Nutrition will not accept cash or checks on the serving line. We are asking parents/guardians to deposit funds in the Family Meal Account. Funds can be used to purchase breakfast and Lunch and ala carte items.. You will have access through your PowerSchool account to add funds for purchasing meals and ala carte items. Nutrition staff will be available at our Back To School/Family Connect event to answer any questions you may have.
PowerSchool Parent Portal provides a link to each student’s Wordware meal account where families can view student meal accounts and make payments online.
The School Nutrition Department cannot accept cash or checks, so online payment is the only way to add money to student meal accounts.
Transportation
Transportation (Ride 360 App )
Starting August 22, View back-to-school bus information - including bus stops and times for pick-up and drop-off - Ride 360 App
Click here to see your address is eligible for transportation services to your child’s school.
Please contact transportation@slpschools.org with any questions.
PLEASE NOTE:
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Bus stops will NOT be changed from August 29 through September 23 (2 ½ weeks after the start of school). If you would like the District to review your bus stop, complete this form and the transportation department will review your request and get back to you after September 23.
Stay Connected
The school-to-home connection is invaluable to ensuring each child’s academic success. You will receive and can access the following throughout the school year to learn the latest information about your school and the school district. Remember that all district wide and school e-newsletters are posted on the District or school websites shortly after they are sent via email. St. Louis Middle School and the District’s regularly send communication to families via e-newsletters to all emails registered in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The Oriole Times weekly electronic newsletter is sent each Thursday evening.
SLP Communicator e-Newsletter: The SLP Communicator is a District publication for all stakeholders invested in achieving the mission of St. Louis Park Public Schools. This e-newsletter is distributed weekly during the school year on Wednesdays with the exception of Winter Break and Spring Break. View current and past issues at https://www.slpschools.org/families/slp-communicator-e-newsletter.
District website: www.slpschools.org
Middle School website: www.ms.slpschools.org
Social Media Channels
Facebook: @stlouisparkpublicschools
Twitter: @SLPublicSchools
@283SUP (Superintendent)
Instagram: @st.louisparkpublicschools
YouTube: stlouisparkpublicschools
High School Athletics: www.gopark.org