Math Night is Back! We are looking for a number of volunteers to help run our carnival of math stations including Giant Chess; brain teasers; contests; games like “Connect Four” and more. Math Night is Tuesday, November 10th. Sifts options are 5:30-7:00pm; and 7:00-8:30pm
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Park Spanish Immersion School. Come in to the Chipotle at 5480 Excelsior Blvd in St Louis Park on Tuesday, October 20th between 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Show it on your smart phone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Park Spanish Immersion School.
The book fair is next week, Oct 20-22. Come support the school by volunteering for a short shift. Bring a friend with you! Your children can attend the ‘Read To Me’ events at 630 & 7pm while you work.
Volunteer Sign up: http://www.signupgenius.com/
We have eight Amity Interns at PSI for the 2015-2016 school year who are adding valuable assistance in classrooms, sharing their culture and Spanish Language skills with our students. For introductions, please read: 2015/2016 Amity Interns and Host Families
We are also in need to host families for Spring 2016, which runs late January through mid-June. Hosting applications can be FAQ can be found under the “Get Involved” tab on this website.
Bring a blanket, and come listen to a local children’s author in the PSI Gym on Tuesday, October 13th 6:30-8:00pm. Students attending this event will earn 40 minutes towards their Leer-a-Ton reading goal!!
Featured author Stephen Shaskcan (rhymes with trashcan) who focuses his art on children’s book illustrating; will entertain us all with singing some songs, coming up with new rhymes and reading some books.
The student body is challenged to read 320,000 minutes and raise $16,000 in support of the PSI Amity Scholar Program.
Pledge forms come home Wednesday, October 14th. For more information, Click HERE.
On October 14th – Help kick off Leer-a-tón with our annual Book Character Parent Rally! Even if you don’t have a costume, a book and 20 minutes is all you need to show your support! Some costumes provided – arrive early. Meet in front of door #2 (by flag pole) by 8 a.m. to greet students as they arrive, and show your support and love for reading!
It’s a fun way to surprise your kids and kick off Leer-a-tón! Click HERE for more information and pictures from past events.
The Book Fair is almost here – October 20-22 – And we need your support to make this fun event a success!
Kids can attend the Amity Read-to-Me evening while you work a shift (and earn extra minutes for the Leer-a-Ton). Click on this link to volunteer an hour or two of your time: Book Fair Volunteers
Fall parent/teacher conferences are coming up (Oct 27th , 29th and Nov 5) and providing meals for our fantastic staff at PSI is a great way to show them how much we appreciate all they do for our kids!
Please click HERE to sign up to bring a meal, snack or beverage during conferences.
All PSI Families are invited to the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Kick Off Meeting on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Media Center.
Learn more about way to volunteer at school, the PTO budget and fundraising, and school communications. Also hear a principal update and presentation from SLP Schools Foundation. Room Parent Orientation will take place at the conclusion of this event.
Childcare will be available – We hope to see you there!
Children in grades 2-5 are eligible to participate in PSI’s folkloric dance group, known as Baile Folklorico. Fall and Spring session sign up happens this week and is on a first come, first serve basis. Registration closes at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23rd.
If your child is interested in Fall or Spring semester, please visit for more information: PSI Baile-Folklorico Information
If you have a Target RedCard, Target will donate 1% of sales to PSI and it adds up quick! Register your card online and enter School ID: 2059 for PSI.
Another simple way to support PSI is to shop through Amazon Smile and pick Park Spanish Immersion Parent Teacher Organization as your charity of choice.
Please consider hosting. We currently have 2 of 8 families confirmed for Fall 2015.
Hosting is a unique and often wonderful experience that can benefit your entire family, plus it’s a great way to give back to the students, teachers and staff of PSI and beyond. You will find the online hosting applications under the header “Get Involved” at psiparents.com. Fill yours out today!
Please join us for a featured presentation: Digital Citizenship for Families
Additional items at this PTO event:
Spring PTO Meeting: Tuesday April 14th, 7:00 pm in the media center
Park Spanish Immersion held a fun and successful school carnival on Saturday, March 8th. It was a night full of PSingo, facepainting, dancing and games helping to raise thousands of dollars to support our PSI Amity Program. We could not have done it without the many, many volunteers who sold tickets, donated silent auction items, ran games, and so much more! We also could not have raised $$$ without YOU! Thanks for playing, buying, jumping, and dancing!!!
Please follow the instructions below for payment and pick-up of your items. Lots of Buy In Events still have open slots. Don’t miss out on these awesome opportunities. Go to http://www.psicarnival.com/ to purchase.
Conferences are coming up and providing meals for our fantastic staff at
PSI is a great way to show them how much we appreciate all they do for
our kids! Please sign up to bring a meal, snack or beverage during conferences: SpringConferenceMealSignUp
The PSI Carnival is this Saturday at PSI from 4:00 – 8:00! A shuttle bus will be available from the St. Louis Park High School to PSI and back from 3:30 – 8:30. You can meet the shuttle bus on the 33rd street parking lot of the high school and in front of PSI for return to the high school. Remember to bring your neighbors, friends and family along to join the fun!!
Please follow the link below to the Signup Genius for Carnival Volunteers.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b48a8ab28a64-psicarnival2
