Northpoint Elementary
August 17, 2022 - Newsletter
Hello to our Northpoint Families,
What beautiful fall weather we are having! It has been enjoyable to be outside during my recess duties, and . . . we all know the weather will be changing. Just a quick reminder to send coats with the kids as the weather turns, and please be sure to label them with your child’s name. You’d be shocked at how fast our Lost and Found bins fill up. We want to be able to return all apparel to its rightful owners!
We hope you will join us to learn more and experience our Northpoint curriculum on October 6, 5:30-7 p.m. You’ll be able to visit classrooms and see and learn more about your students’ experience at Northpoint. We will share students’ routines, learning outcomes and the nuts and bolts of our school day.
Homecoming Week is right around the corner, the week of September 26-30. At Northpoint, we will be celebrating the following days:
- Monday – Favorite Sport/Hobby Day
- Tuesday – House Colors
- Wednesday – Fancy Dress Up Day (This is picture day so please dress as you wish)
- Thursday – Mismatch Attire
- Friday – Spirit Day: Spring Lake Park colors
Watch your home mail for MCA results from Spring 2022. Students who were in grades 3-4 for the 2021-2022 school year who took one of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments last spring will receive their results at home. Receipt of results is delayed to the fall each year, because we receive the results from the Minnesota Department of Education in late August. The timing can be confusing. If you have questions, please reach out.
Hope to see you soon!
Judi
Nutrition Services Form: Purchase of à la carte items
During lunch, students have the option to purchase à la carte items (second milk, extra entree, bottled water, etc). If you do not want your student to purchase à la carte items, please complete this form and email it to jswene@district16.org.
Parent and guardian access to learning: How to log in to Seesaw and Schoology
Spring Lake Park Schools students use Seesaw (grades K-2) and Schoology (grades 3-12) for their learning. Parents/guardians can also access these platforms 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!
Seesaw - grades K-2
Seesaw is a learning system intended to give our students in grades K-2 a place to share learning and growth. Seesaw is an easy-to-use platform for our younger learners and provides parents with access and insight into what their children are learning at school.
Parents:
- If you are logging into Seesaw from a computer, use this link.
- If you are logging into Seesaw from the app, download the Seesaw app and follow the instructions on the invite from your child's teacher. If you already had a Seesaw account you don't need to do anything, you will use the same account as you did in the past - your child's new classes will appear the next time you log in.
Students:
- Students need to have both the Clever and Seesaw app downloaded onto the Pad. Students get a QR code from their teacher, scan it in the Clever app and click on Seesaw.
Schoology - grades 3-12
Schoology is our primary learning management system for students grades 3-12. 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 Seesaw and 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.
Award winning, again
For the 16th year running, Spring Lake Park Schools has received the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International’s Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award. Less than 10 percent of districts in Minnesota receive this award, which was announced and presented at the September 13 school board meeting.
“We don’t take this recognition for granted. It is meaningful each year because it acknowledges our district’s commitment to solid financial stewardship,” says Superintendent Jeff Ronneberg. “I hope it instills pride and confidence in how we manage our financial resources at a time when school districts are under significant financial strain.”
Read the full story.
Classroom Popcorn Party Winner!
Congratulations to Kristina H. for winning the drawing for a popcorn party for her child’s classroom (Mrs. Brodt) at our last PTO meeting.🍿 🎉 Mark your calendars for our next meeting on Monday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m., and you could win a popcorn party for your child’s class!
Panther Pride Sweepstakes is back, starting September 26
Win $500 for your school and $50 Panther Store gift card for you! Starting Monday, September 26, visit the sweepstakes page to enter the daily Panther Pride Sweepstakes. Show your Panther Pride and Spirit by answering a trivia question daily, September 26 – September 29. Families can enter one time each day and can include all students in the family. A student winner and a staff winner for each school will be drawn on Thursday, September 29 and winners will be acknowledged at the Spring Lake Park High School Homecoming game on Friday, September 30. Good luck!
Space still available for fun, fall programming
There is still time to enroll in engaging fall activities for your student! Register today - the deadline for some youth programming is September 28.
Youth program highlights of the week:
- Kidcreate Studio - Game On! (grades K-4)
- NSCA - Manjuro: Watercolor and Literary Discussion (grades K-4)
- STEM Builders - LEGO Robotics - Toy Land (grades 1-4)
There are also a wide variety of adult and family offerings available this fall. Now is the time to explore new interests and connect with other members of our Panther community!
