SLP Schools Online Newsletter
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March 22, 2023 - NEWSLETTER
Greetings,
It is officially spring, and it is officially Trimester 3. I hope you all had a good break. As we wrap up the month of March and move into April there are a few updates and reminders for you. Our school calendar is full. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding the topics below.
We have several days coming up when students will be in person at the Lighthouse School – whether for testing or a field day. Please make note of these as I know they impact your family transportation planning.
Report Cards: SLP Online Elementary report cards for Trimester 2 will be ready to view in Campus Parent Portal on Friday, March 24, 2023.
MAP Testing March 28 and 30: All SLP Online Elementary students will be taking the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests for reading on Tuesday, March 28 and math on Thursday, March 30. These assessments will be taken in person at the Lighthouse School. Each student will take the MAP assessments on their school-issued iPad. Please bring the charged iPad, iPad charger, and headphones on testing days. Mrs. Berge and Mrs. Lizee will share any additional instructions with you before March 28.
Tuesday, March 28 (Reading)
8:45 a.m. - Students arrive at the Lighthouse
9 a.m. - Students begin taking the assessments
- Kindergarten - Grade 2: Reading Fluency assessment will take approximately 45 minutes. Students can be picked up at 9:45 a.m.
- Grade 3 - Grade 6: Reading Growth assessment will take approximately 75 minutes. Students can be picked up at 10:15 a.m.
Thursday, March 30 (Math)
8:45 a.m. - Students arrive at the Lighthouse
9 a.m. - Students begin taking the assessments
- Kindergarten - Grade 1: Number Corner assessment will take approximately 45 minutes. Students can be picked up at 9:45 a.m.
- Grade 2 - Grade 6: Math Growth assessment will take approximately 75 minutes. Students can be picked up at 10:15 a.m.
Field Experience Day: The next field day is getting closer. Please plan on meeting in-person at the Lighthouse on Friday, March 31, for another hands-on learning experience. Details about the day will be shared by your learning advocate.
MCA Testing for Online Students in Grades 3-6: The MCA will be administered in person at the Lighthouse for grades 3-6 in April. Please note the following MCA testing dates.
- Tuesday, April 11 - MCA Reading
- Thursday, April 13 - MCA Math
- Thursday, April 20 - MCA Science (grade 5)
Attendance: Minnesota spring weather can make it hard to concentrate. Thank you in advance for your support and help to keep our online students focused on their learning. Call the attendance line, 763-600-5209, to report student absences due to illness, appointments, and vacation.
Enjoy your week!
Kim Fehringer
Principal
SLP Online Elementary
How to log in to Schoology
As we begin the last Trimester of this school year, we want to remind families that Spring Lake Park Schools students use Schoology (grades 3-12) for their learning.
Parents/guardians can also access Schoology and follow along with what their children are learning in school. Once a parent or guardian logs on, if you're not sure what you're looking at or where to find something, ask your student to give you a tour!
Schoology embeds course content, videos, assignments, quizzes, links and more. Parents/guardians can access Schoology and have total visibility into what their children are learning at school.
- If you are logging into Schoology from a computer, use this link. Watch this video to learn more.
- 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.
- Check your parent settings and preferences for the year to receive Schoology updates. Watch this video to learn more.
Find more information on Schoology, parent password instructions, and so many more tips and video tutorials about our technology tools on the Technology Tools, Resources and Log Ins page.
Winter athletic and activities highlights
Winter provided another season of highlights, successes and triumphs for Panther athletics and activities. With seven winter girls’ sports, seven winter boys’ sports and more than 45 student-based interest clubs and co-curricular activities at Spring Lake Park High School, our Panthers made us proud. Check out some highlights.
Winter highlights include:
- The Centennial/SLP girls' hockey team made it to state at the Xcel Energy Center
- Braden Ripken placed 1st in the 50 free and earned All-State honors at State Swim & Dive.
- The curling team won the gold medal in the 4th event in the Kyle Satrom Memorial Bonspiel Curling Tournament.
Read more about this season's athletics and activities highlights and check out photos online.
Our online students met in person at the Lighthouse School for a STEM challenge. Using the SLP 3D Design, students worked together in teams or independently to design a structure that would protect an egg from a drop. Students used recycled materials and tested their designs at increments of 3 feet, 5 feet, 10 feet, and 20 feet. They had a blast!
Ignite the SPARK in your child this summer!
Panther Community Education summer programs are open for registration. Now is the time to sign your student up for a new sport or activity so they can meet new friends and keep growing and learning and having fun all summer long! Programs are available for students in grades K-12. Check out our exciting summer offerings and register today.
Upcoming spring enrichment opportunities
The first session of spring enrichment classes starts on April 3! Join us for Chess, Lacrosse, Smart Art, LEGO Robotics and Cartoon Club! Register here.
- March 28 and 30: MAP Testing at Lighthouse School
- Friday, March 31: Field Experience Day at Lighthouse School
- Friday, April 7: No school
- Tuesday, April 11: MCA Reading Testing (Grades 3-6)
- Thursday, April 13: MCA Math Testing (Grades 3-6)
- Thursday, April 13: Live on 65 performance series: Gary Mauer - FAC, 7 p.m.
- Thursday, April 20: MCA Science Testing (Grade 5)
- April 21-22 and 28-30: SLPHS spring musical - "Matilda"
- Fourth graders take on the tapir
- Panthers for a Purpose raises $120k
- The Value of Each Individual by Sarah Gatlin
- Construction trades course receives $50k grant
- Westwood broadcast group bridges learning and community
- Preparing the next generation of educators
- Co-creating learning around student interests, passions
Pantherette Dance Team Fundraiser: Eggstravangza – order pre-filled eggs to be hidden in your yard by the Pantherette Dance Team after dark on Saturday, April 8. All proceeds go to support the Pantherettes. Orders are due by March 31. See details.
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