Spring Lake Park High School
September 16, 2020 Newsletter
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A Message from Principal Boucher
SLPHS Parents and Families,
We have completed our first few days of Extended Flexible Learning and our first rotation of Day A and Day B for Modified Campus (Hybrid). It has been great to see students in-person and online this week as we kicked off the start to such a different school year. Thank you to students, families and staff for your patience and flexibility as we get the school year up and running in two different learning models.
This morning, teachers working in both of our learning models met together for professional learning and collaboration time. Teachers were very positive about the experience over the past few days and shared a few takeaways:
- Distance learning teachers were encouraged to see the vast majority of their students present and able to engage during their scheduled instructional times. Modified Campus teachers reported that, in spite of all the changes to how we are grouping students and changing how we move around the building, the first days of school went smoothly. Students did an excellent job engaging in school and following our new school-wide routines, procedures and health and safety guidelines.
- We experienced a low rate of technology related interruptions in learning.
- There is a tremendous sense of gratitude to be able be around students again, whether in-person or online.
I hope your student’s and family’s takeaways from these first few days are similarly positive. Please continue to communicate with teachers and our office if you have questions or need help.
I am proud that as a school and a community, we have designed a way to meet the needs of students and families through these two models of learning. And, running school in two different models is rigorous. Thank you in advance for your continued support, flexibility and understanding as we do continue to do things we’ve never done before. Together, we can make this a terrific year of learning.
Matthew Boucher
Principal
First Days of School of the 2020-2021 School Year
It has been a great first few days welcoming back our students both online and in-person! Check out the district-wide First Days of Schools Flickr Album.
Technology Resources To Help You Right Now
Having trouble remembering your parent passwords? Not sure how to log in to Schoology? Wondering how to fix an iPad that isn't working properly? We’ve gathered links and information in a hub for you on the Technology Tools, Resources and Log Ins page. This week, based on questions our technology team is receiving, you may want to check out these specific resources:
Parent Passwords
Our troubleshooting tips on the Technology Tools, Resources and Log ins page include information on parent passwords. Here are a few tips:
- If you don't have a district parent username, please contact techsupport@district16.org
- In many cases, you are using a district created username and password, which means clicking a "forgot my password" links on pages within Campus and Schoology will not work. To change your district password, go to the SLP Password Portal. The link and other information is located under Troubleshooting tips on the Technology Tools, Resources and Log ins page.
- Seesaw is a parent-created account. If you need to change your Seesaw password, you will reset your password through the Seesaw website.
Student Usernames and Passwords
- All students grades K-6 should have received a password card from their child's teacher. Please contact your teacher if you have not received your login information.
- Usernames and passwords are the same for students as last year. If you are having issues with your username and password, please contact techsupport@district16.org.
iPad Tips
- If you are having issues with your iPad not working, visit the iPad Support page.
- If you are missing any needed apps, go to Self Service to download the apps. Learn about using Self Service on an iPad: https://youtu.be/2ct5F7WYFEs
Schoology Tips
- If you are logging into Schoology from a computer, use this link. Watch this video to learn more: https://youtu.be/nw5fGcE3V30
- If you are logging into Schoology from the app, make sure to select Log In through your School and type in Spring Lake Park Schools. Watch this video to learn more:https://youtu.be/2uKgxgdQuRU
- Check your parent settings and preferences for the year to receive Schoology updates. Watch this video to learn more: https://youtu.be/sspti8sls4Y
Seesaw Tips
- To log into Seesaw, click on the Clever app, scan the QR code and click on Seesaw. (The QR code you got from the district will not work on the Seesaw Class app - only the Clever app)
- Students need to be logged in through the Seesaw Class app to see and submit work. The Seesaw Family app is for parents to view completed work and communications.
Find this information and so many more tips and video tutorials about these applications and others on the Technology Tools, Resources and Log Ins page.
Nutrition Services Lunch Option Update
Starting Thursday, September 17, Spring Lake Park High School students will have a choice of a hot or cold entree for lunch. These meals are free due to our district's continued participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program to provide free breakfast and lunch meals to all children ages 1-18 in our community. All meals will be free until December 31 or until funding is exhausted. Learn more: https://bit.ly/35Fqe4m
Visit the SLP Nutrislice page to view breakfast and lunch menus.
Important COVID-19 Procedures Information
Daily Health Self-Screening
Staff, students, parents and visitors of Spring Lake Park Schools must self-screen for symptoms at home daily before coming to school (also called passive screening) using the Daily Health Self-Screening Checklist. If a person is sick or exhibits symptoms of COVID-19, they MAY NOT come to school.
Procedures for Close Contact, Illness and Notification Fact Sheet
We are following guidance provided by the Minnesota Department of Health to ensure the health and safety of everyone in our schools and programs. We work directly with MDH on any potential close contacts and positive confirmed cases of COVID-19 and follow their direction for contact tracing, notification and other critical actions. The Procedures for Close Contact, Illness and Notification Fact Sheet defines the specifics and explains the process for our schools in more detail.
Fall SLPHS Athletics and Activities Update
Just like everything else this school year, athletics and activities are having a different start to the year. Here are a few updates.
Athletics
Following the Minnesota State High School League's guidance:
- The following sport seasons are underway at Spring Lake Park High School: Cross-Country - Co-Ed, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Girls Swim and Dive and Girls Tennis
- A 3-week fall practice started on Monday, September 14 for football and volleyball and will go until Friday, October 2. If you're interested in signing up for football or volleyball, register here. It's not too late to join practice.
- Starting on Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 23 there will be a 3-week fall practice for Baseball, Boys Golf, Girls Golf, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, Boys Tennis and Track and Field- Co-Ed. If you're interested in signing up for any of these sports, register here.
Activities
- The following clubs that are tied to the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) are running now: Math Team, FCCLA, OEC HOSA, Speech, Weight Room, Theater, Tech Crew, Panther Mentors. Please visit the activities page and select any of these clubs for more information and contact the advisor with any questions.
- All interest-based clubs are currently being reviewed and decisions about whether interest-based club will happen this year or not will be determined after our fall break, October 12-16. Stay tuned for more information.
Questions? Contact the Athletics and Activities Department at 763-600-5580.
College Planning for the Class of 2021
- September 30 - Picture day for Online Students
- October 1 - Picture day for Day A Students
- October 2 - Picture day for Day B Students
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