St. Louis Language Immersion School - A bilingual, culturally responsive, transformational education that enriches the children of St. Louis City

Don't forget to join us today at 12:00 or 7:00 on Zoom for a Virtual Q&A with Superintendent Dr. Meghan Hill! She will answer any and all questions about the start of the school year, and we will also ask you for some feedback about our federal COVID relief funds. If you cannot attend, email questions@sllis.org with your question and watch our Facebook Live broadcast of the 7 pm session any time on our Facebook Page to hear the response. We hope to see you there! (Zoom links here: 12:00PM - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81710590612pwd=eWlWSUI5VHJVaUU2R1FjTUZVdlcwUT09; 7:00PM -https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87240017762pwd=WlhWazdCOFgydno5d3FLbndneG84UT09)

Hello, all! Follow the link to read SLLIS's Welcome Back Newsletter! You'll find information for in-person and virtual school launch, details about staffing, important health forms, and other details! https://www.smore.com/xpkw0-welcome-back-newsletter?fbclid=IwAR2RxTcPp_6knJa8gQYsUla-Bw0jKpoRdzUvkEUSuoPcTlILebcSBPbvTvk

SLLIS Families: Join us on Monday, August 16 at either 12:00 or 7:00 on Zoom for a Virtual Q&A with Superintendent Dr. Meghan Hill! She will answer any and all questions about the start of the school year, and we will also ask you for some feedback about our federal COVID relief funds. If you cannot attend, email questions@sllis.org with your question and watch our Facebook Live broadcast of the 7 pm session any time on our Facebook Page to hear the response. We hope to see you there! (Zoom links here: 12:00PM - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81710590612pwd=eWlWSUI5VHJVaUU2R1FjTUZVdlcwUT09; 7:00PM -https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87240017762pwd=WlhWazdCOFgydno5d3FLbndneG84UT09)

SLLIS has extended the deadline for bus requests to Friday, August 13. Please use the following link to request bus service for the upcoming school year: Bus Stop Request Form (online version) link: https://bit.ly/busrequestsllis21

SLLIS is so happy to work with Nurse Michele Voss, who recently won the School Health Professional of the Year Award from the American School Health Association! Thanks to her dedication to student and staff safety, we have been able to survive, thrive, and teach children in St. Louis for the past year. Thank you, Nurse Voss, for everything you do every day!

Hello, 2021-2022 families! Please read the attached communication regarding the Back to School Block Party change of plans! https://5il.co/wl98 Thank you! ¡Hola, familias 2021-2022! ¡Por favor lea la comunicación adjunta sobre el cambio de planes de la Fiesta de Regreso a la Escuela! https://5il.co/wl99 ¡Gracias!

SLLIS has been busy preparing for the coming year! We know we can best deliver our dual language immersion program onsite (and did it safely for all of 20-21!), so we urge our families to participate in onsite, in-school learning. We also know being in school is not possible for all, so we are offering Virtual Learning as an accommodation for those who require it. Please review the information attached here (https://5il.co/vnxv) to learn how to apply for a Virtual Accommodation. The deadline for Virtual Accommodation applications has been updated to Friday, July 23. If you'd like to review the safety measures on campus for 2021-2022, check out our Safe Return to Instruction Plan here: https://5il.co/u9v0.

The summer mailer is here! Go to https://www.sllis.org/browse/226144 to print individual items! Deadlines will be extended by one week to accommodate the physical mailer being sent later than expected.

Join the Missouri History Museum for a special free family event! JUEVES 22 DE JULIO | STEP INTO THE STORY CON JUNTOS WE READ En este evento bilingüe español-inglés, daremos vida al libro de Susan Verde Oye, Muro: Un Cuento de Arte y Comunidad con canciones, movimientos y más, ¡además de lecturas en ambos idiomas! Únase a nosotros en el césped del Museo para un proyecto de arte comunitario dirigido por la artista Luisa Otero Prada, además de una lección de baile y actuación de la Sra. Lizett y los bailarines de ballet folclórico de la Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. También tendremos una cantidad limitada de libros proporcionados por Ready Readers, así que obtenga su copia de Green is a Chile Pepper: a Book of Colors por Roseanne Greenfield Thong hasta agotar existencias. THURSDAY, JULY 22 | STEP INTO THE STORY WITH JUNTOS WE READ In this Spanish–English bilingual event, we will bring to life Susan Verde’s book Oye, Muro: Un Cuento de Arte y Comunidad with songs, movements and more, plus readings in both languages! Join us on the Museum’s lawn for a community art project led by artist Luisa Otero Prada, plus a dance lesson and performance by Ms. Lizett and the ballet folklórico dancers of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. We will also have a limited amount of books provided by Ready Readers so get your copy of Green is a Chile Pepper: a Book of Colors by Roseanne Greenfield Thong while supplies last! Learn more at https://mohistory.org/learn/early-childhood-family-programs/summer-family-fun-series Also join us for virtual Cuentos en el Museo on 2nd Saturday and 4th Friday at 11am: https://mohistory.org/learn/early-childhood-family-programs/cuentos-en-espanol-en-el-museo

Congratulations to 2nd Grade teacher, William Pryor! He has been selected as one of ten Missouri Regional Teachers of the Year for the St. Louis region! This distinction means he is eligible to submit an application for Missouri State Teacher of the Year! We're proud of you, Mr. Will! Please join us in celebrating William’s tremendous achievement!

Wondering about the latest updates on COVID-19 vaccines for teens? View the image and linked articles from the CDC!

Celebrated a week after, our summer students and staff did not miss the opportunity to participate in a parade accompanied with African drum music and dances to commemorate the important day of Juneteenth this year!

First Student is looking for qualified bus drivers! See attached flier for details.

Here is the agenda for the June 2021 Board of Directors Meeting! Join us tomorrow at 6:00 on Facebook Live.

Good morning, SLLIS! This is a message for our families enrolled in SUMMER SCHOOL. Our air conditioning in the building is out, so summer school classes are CANCELLED today, Monday June 14. Thank you!

Hello, SLLIS! This is a message for our families enrolled in SUMMER SCHOOL. The building air conditioning issue has been resolved and we WILL have summer school tomorrow, June 15, as regularly scheduled! Thank you for your patience!

Please follow the link or read the attached Community Feedback summary! https://5il.co/te43

Last week, four SLLIS Chinese Program students won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the Greater St. Louis "Chinese Bridge" Contest! Not only that, but four of our teachers got certificates of "Outstanding Mentor"! Congrats to all who competed!

Here are the links to watch the Kindergarten Graduation ceremony, which begins today at 2:00! Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836985342?pwd=MUphbkRyajcwZG5vQnV5MUJBTnZhQT09 Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/StLouisLanguageImmersionSchool Please remember, there is no school tomorrow for any students EXCEPT Pre-K! Have a great summer!

Our 8th Grade Class of 2021 graduates TODAY at 5:00pm! Watch on Facebook Live (https://www.facebook.com/StLouisLanguageImmersionSchool) or join via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86356068342?pwd=ZWhMTm5ON3dMR1BuNW5VK2pZU2pRQT09)!