November 15, 2022
Issue #5
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Welcome to our digital newsletter for District families!
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Central VPA and Collegiate Updates
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Both Central Visual and Performing Arts High School (CVPA) and Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience are in virtual classes this week.
While the situation is still fluid, the hope is we will have Collegiate back in their side of the building, taking classes in person, when we return from Thanksgiving break.
As for CVPA, there are still details being worked out. We expect to have new details shortly
We will continue to offer districtwide virtual and telephonic counseling services. Please monitor your e-mail daily for the Microsoft Teams virtual counseling link.
Telephonic counseling services are available through the following:
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- Behavioral Health Response (BHR) 314-469-6644
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Youth Connection helpline: 844-985-8282 or text BHEARD to 31658
- ALM Hopewell 866-376-0962
- BJC Behavioral Health 314-747-7491
- Places for People 800-811-4760
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H988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline—The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a source of support available 24/7 to people in crisis, including people experiencing challenging reactions to disasters. Call 988 for support in English or Spanish. https://988lifeline.org The website is available in Spanish at: https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol .
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Family Undivided: A Celebration of Life and a Call to Action
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On Sunday, November 7, students from Central Visual & Performing Arts High School, Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience, SLPS staff and the St. Louis community joined to honor lives lost, the wounded and each other.
“Family Undivided” was a celebration of life and a call to action. The afternoon started with a "March for Justice", calling for more protection in schools. The march concluded at the Central VPA football field.
The Central VPA dance team performed. Ms. Keisha Acres, mother of Alexzandria Bell, and Steve Kuczka, husband of CVPA teacher Jean Kuczka, both addressed the crowd.
The event ended with a lantern release.
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There has been no shortage of support shown to our SLPS community and we would like to thank everyone who came together to make this event happen.
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Mrs. Jean Kuczka’s Family
Ms. Alexzandria Bell's Family
Rayquan Strickland, CVPA Student and Program Visionary
CVPA Students, Teachers and Staff
Collegiate Students, Teachers, Staff and Principal Fred Steele
CVPA Student Restoration Team
Dr. Kelvin Adams, SLPS Superintendent
Dr. Kacy Shahid, CVPA Principal
St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education
The District 2 Police Force and Interim Police Commissioner Lt. Col. Michael Sack
Mr. Clifford Williams III, Graphic Design
Ms. Alisha Sonnier
Alderwoman Shameem Hubbard
Chick Fil-A
Welches One Catering
Hotbox Cookies
Sugar Fire BBQ
Chicken-Out
High Pointe
Sunny's Cantina
Felix Pizza
Good Cents Deli
DJ Ron Gotti
All Volunteer Counselors & Therapists
Representatives from DHR and the Spot St. Louis
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Please continue to keep the students and families of all those affected by this tragedy in your thoughts.
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McDonald's Fundraiser for Victims and their Families
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Two St. Louis McDonald’s Restaurants are Hosting Fundraisers for School Shooting Victims and their Families--
On Tuesday, November 15 from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., two St. Louis McDonald’s restaurants will host a fundraiser for the victims of the Central Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA)/Collegiate High School shooting. The participating restaurants are located at 4620 South Kingshighway Boulevard and 4979 Natural Bridge Avenue.
The Kingshighway store has a direct connection as one of their employees is a CVPA student and the late Mrs. Jean Kuczka was the student’s teacher.
All proceeds will go toward supporting the families and school communities directly impacted by the tragic events at Central Visual & Performing Arts High School and Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience on Monday, October 24th.
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Giving Back @ Walbridge STEAM Academy
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Pastor Love of Prepared: The Gateway of the Northwest doubles as a custodian at Walbridge STEAM Academy. He and his wife, Stephanie, have been generously giving back to SLPS students for several years. Most recently, he presented Walbridge with a check for $1,000 to use as Principal Moore sees fit. Thank you!
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Parent Action Council Meeting
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Our next PAC meeting of the 2022-2023 school year will be November 17, 2022 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at Roosevelt High School. The meeting will also be livestreamed at this Zoom link.
Our topic this month is "What We Owe To Teachers" and we will hear from SLPS teachers about what it's like to be in a classroom right now and how parents can support their child's teacher and school staff in the classroom and through advocacy.
If you have a question you would like us to discuss at the meeting, please send it to PAC. We will see you all at Roosevelt High school on November 17 at 6:30pm!
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Email parentactioncouncil@gmail.com to join our Google group, follow the "Parents of SLPS Students" Facebook page for updates and announcements, and check our Google site for all the latest PAC news.
To keep up with PAC meetings and activities, follow us on our Google page.
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SLPS Magnet Application Deadline Coming Soon
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The deadline for Pool A SLPS magnet applications is Friday, November 18. Find your path and pursue your passion with SLPS. Click here to learn more or apply.
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Citywide Plan For Education Update
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The second progress meeting for the Citywide Plan For Education will take place Wednesday, November 16 at Gateway MST Middle School (1200 N. Jefferson St. Louis, MO 63106) from 6 pm - 7:30 pm. For information regarding the Citywide Plan For Education, click here.
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November 15 - Board of Education Meeting
November 21-25 - Thanksgiving Break (All Schools and District Offices Closed)
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Saint Louis Public Schools is hiring for a number of open positions throughout the District. Applications are being accepted for teachers, nurses, substitute teachers, social workers, security and more. Visit slps.org/jobs or click the flier for more information.
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Missouri Central School Bus Company is Hiring!
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Missouri Central School Bus Company is hiring drivers.
- $25 an hour with weekly pay
- Fully paid training
- Paid holidays
- Flexible schedules
- Summers off
Get in the driver’s seat and start making some money! Call 314-762-0318 or visit driveayellowbus.com.
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