From the Desk of…
Diana Bourisaw, Superintendent
Magnet School News
Our Magnet Schools held a Magnet Showcase at the Saint Louis Galleria on Saturday, October 20. The successful event attracted interested parents searching for the perfect educational fit for their child. Shoppers at the Galleria were treated to student performances from Ames VPA, Shaw VPA, Central VPA, Carr Lane, and Bunche International Studies. The annual Magnet Open House is Thursday, November 1 at all magnet schools. Prospective students and families are invited to tour schools, observe classrooms, meet with teachers and students. The Open House event begins 45 minutes after the regular start of school, and concludes 45 minutes prior to the regular end of the day.
Gifted Information Night
The SLPS Gifted Education Office will be hosting two information events for families. Learn more about our free gifted testing service, and gifted education opportunities throughout the district. The events will be held on:
Thursday, November 8 Thursday, November 15
Clyde C. Miller Career Academy Woerner School
5:30-7:00 p.m. 5:30-7:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Shaun Albright, Gifted Education Office, (314) 345-4548, or email Shaun.Albright@slps.org. The events are free and open to the public.
Annual United Way Campaign
The annual United Way campaign officially begins with a kick off ceremony at Carr Lane VPA on Monday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m. All school and central office department representatives should attend the kick off to collect their packets. The United Way has requested that all SLPS employee contributions be made on the pledge cards. They will not accept online donations. Pledge cards should be returned to Karen Hylton in Public Information. The campaign runs through November 14. SLPS has been a proud supporter of the United Way for many years.
Trick or Treat
Students from the Downtown Academy (formerly Patrick Henry) will join us at central office for our annual Trick or Treat on Wednesday, October 31 from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Please make sure your department has enough treats to share for approximately 200 students. Central office staff is welcome to wear costumes for the event. We still need door greeters and escorts to walk with the children. Please contact Kate Stewart at 345-4694, or email kate.stewart@slps.org if you would like to volunteer.
Join the United Way for a complimentary popcorn party on October 31 at 2:00 p.m. in the third floor breakroom. United Way representatives will be there to answer questions, collect pledge cards, and offer incentives for those who stop by.
2008-09 Magnet School Timeline
Thursday, November 1, 2007- Open House at all magnet schools during regular school hours.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Applications due for:
• Kennard, McKinley, Metro, Cleveland NJROTC, Gateway Institute, Soldan International Studies and Central Visual and Performing Arts High School.
• Students completing Grade 2 at a magnet early childhood education center.
• Current magnet students graduating to the next school level who wish to continue to attend a magnet school must return a continuity application by this date(5th to 6th grade, 6th to 7th grade, 8th to 9th grade).
• Students completing grades 5 or 8 with no continuing theme. (A student moving from Bunche International to Soldan International, for example, has a continuing theme and doesn’t need to reapply. A student leaving Simmons MEGA wishing to attend Bunche would need to submit an application.)
Monday, December 31, 2007- Application deadline for all other applicants
Tuesday, January 22, 2008- Lottery takes place
Friday, February 15, 2008- Acceptance notices mailed
Tuesday, May 6, 2008- Open House for newly accepted students
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
-Martin Luther King, Jr.-
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