Spring Lake Park High School
January 6, 2021 Newsletter
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A Message from Principal Boucher
SLPHS Families,
Welcome to 2021 and the start of the second half of the school year. I hope you had a restful and reenergizing winter break.
This week, we have enjoyed reconnecting with our students online while we await the time when we might be able to reengage our modified campus (hybrid) learning model. We have resumed some at-school learning for students requiring specific supports and we are planning for the day when we can transition all to a less restrictive learning model – hopefully soon.
While Minnesota schools received updated guidance on re-opening school for grades preK-6 before winter break, guidance for grades 7-12 has not changed. We continue to be bound to county infection rates as a foundation to our decision making. Over winter break, infection rates in Anoka County have been declining. This is encouraging, and we hope the trend continues and gets us below the thresholds we need to see to return to learning at school.
Minnesota State High School League activities have resumed this week for their winter seasons. If your student is interested in participating, it is not too late to register. Winter activities and athletics registration information can be found on our website.
We will continue to communicate at the building and district level any updates we have as we navigate our way back to learning at school. While I do not know when we will be able to reengage in modified campus/hybrid instruction, I do know we are collectively looking forward to that. Thank you, as always, for your ongoing partnership.
One School, one community, #SLPPantherProud!
Matthew Boucher
Principal
Quarantine guidance updated for COVID-19 exposures
As we anticipate bringing more students back into our schools for learning, we have updated our Quarantine Guidance for COVID-19 Exposure with recent changes from Minnesota Department of Health. There are now criteria and protocols for 7-, 10- and 14-day quarantines after COVID-19 exposure. For any student exposed to COVID-19, please contact our school nurse to consult on the appropriate length of quarantine.
Calendar approved for 2021-2022 school year
The calendar for the 2021-2022 school year was approved at the December 15 regular school board meeting. View the detailed calendar.
Important dates include:
- Tuesday, September 7 – First day of school for grades K-8 and Lighthouse students, orientation for grade 9 students and grades 10-12 students new to the high school
- Wednesday, September 8 – First day of school for returning grades 10-12 students who are not new to the high school
- October 18-22 – Fall break
- November 24-26 – Thanksgiving break
- December 23–December 31 – Winter break
- March 11-21 – Spring Break
- Thursday, June 9 – Last day of school
SLPHS Math Team off to a strong start this season
The Spring Lake Park High School math team is in the middle of a very successful season. After three meets, SLPHS is ranked 13th in the state out of 164 teams. They are at the top of section 7AAA, having finished ahead of the six other teams in the section in each of the first three meets. The team has scored 246 points this season so far, well ahead of second place Roseville who has 174.
Five of the top ten students in the section are SLP mathletes. They are: Sasha Levinshteyn, Sam Kretzschmar, Bryce Leik, Tyler Zenz and Mackenzie Monsrud.
The team has two more meets in January and February and anticipate earning a spot at the State Meet in March.
Nice work and good luck the rest of the season!
Help us stock the Panther Pantry…and have some fun along the way
The Panther Foundation is kicking off Panthers for a Purpose this month with fun for all ages in service of a worthy cause - raising much-needed financial (and food) resources for the Panther Pantry and Weekend Food Pack program. These district programs supply food for children over weekends and breaks when school is not in session. They keep kids fed and ready to learn.
Get involved
- Tune in to the virtual giving event Feb. 27: In place of its annual gala, the Panther Foundation is producing a unique, first-of-its kind Panther experience on Saturday, February 27, 2021, premiering at 7 p.m. Mark your calendars and plan to participate. Everyone is invited! The event will be virtual, enjoyed from home, is FREE and 100% of the proceeds will support the Panther Pantry and Weekend Food Pack program. There will be an online auction and several surprises. Don’t miss it.
- Participate in three Panther Challenges: In the weeks leading up to the virtual giving event, students and families are encouraged to get involved in three Panther challenges. Challenge #1 kicks off today and runs through the month of January. Collect “Pennies for Packs,” monetary donations, for Weekend Food Packs or collect food to contribute to the Community Food Drive. On January 26 and 27 food and monetary donations will be collected at each school and at the District Services Center, 1415 – 81st Avenue, NE, Spring Lake Park.
As you collect food, search for pennies and engage in the Panther Challenges, we want to see your efforts. Share your photos and videos at pantherfoundation@district16.org. All submissions you share will be entered into a drawing for prizes.
Find more information about all of the fun activities planned and all the ways you can support the cause on the Panthers for a Purpose event page.
Winter athletics and activities season has started, still time to register
The SLPHS winter season started on Monday, January 4. Students must be registered before you can participate in any activity at SLPHS. It's not too late to sign up, register today!
Learn how to register here.
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