Spring Lake Park High School
October 27, 2021 Newsletter
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SLPHS Families,
I hope you had a restful fall break and time with your loved ones. I am grateful for the time I had at the end of last week to spend with my adult children. Where does the time go?
Speaking of time flying, we are already starting the second half of the first trimester. After experiencing multiple learning model transitions last year, we continue to develop new norms for learning and community. In addition to the rich learning experiences in our core courses – English, Math, Science and Social Studies, students are having strong elective class experiences.
In Computer Science, students are working on creating code and designing computer-based games. In our How to Make Almost Anything course, students are designing solutions to real-world problems using design concepts and software. Students in Outdoor Adventures continue to explore healthy outdoor fitness and wellness activities like kayaking and rock climbing. It’s great to see students engage in real-world, relevant learning.
Please take five minutes to review important updates and information in this week’s newsletter to stay up-to-speed on what’s happening at the high school. We appreciate your investment in your child’s learning experience and look forward to continued partnership through the end of this trimester and the rest of the school year. Together, we build bright futures.
Matthew Boucher
Principal
Watch for an email request: Information needed by the state of Minnesota
Families will be receiving individual requests in the next few days to complete information for their student/family based on new requirements from the state of Minnesota. The information requested covers ethnicity and race as well as student access to Internet and electronic devices at home. The information schools report to the state and federal government is confidential and not identifiable at the individual level.
Watch for an email from info@campus.district16.org with the subject line "Update student information by Nov. 30" that will arrive in the next few days with instructions for completing the requested information in Campus Parent Portal. The process should take less than 5 minutes to complete.
Optional, rapid COVID-19 now available in all schools
Each of our school health offices now has the ability to conduct rapid COVID-19 tests, Cue Test, during school hours each day. The tests provide reliable results in about 30 minutes. In-district rapid testing is one way we can limit school absences for those who are symptomatic or have had close contacts with a positive case in school or outside of school.
Rapid testing is available during the school day at each school health office. Testing is also available after school this week during limited hours at the District Service Center and can be coordinated through your school’s health office. School nurses will communicate directly with families to determine eligibility and secure consent before any testing is completed.
To inquire about the rapid testing for your student due to symptoms or potential exposures, contact your school’s health office.
We also continue to offer optional, free COVID-19 testing kits to take home. Students can pick up the saliva testing kits in the health office, complete the test at home and return their completed test the following school day. School nurses submit the tests for processing.
SLPHS Attendance Line
763-600-5109 - Attendance and Early Pick-Up
Join us for a special virtual screening of "Angst" on November 4
Mark your calendars for a free virtual viewing of the IndieFlix documentary "Angst" on November 4 to raise awareness of anxiety disorder in children and teens, hosted by Spring Lake Park Schools, as well as five other metro school districts and the Mental Wellness campaign. The goal of the screening is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help. All students and families are welcome to tune in.
A panel discussion will follow the film with experts who will share resources and do a Q&A.
Viewing information
- When - Thursday, November 4, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Where - Virtual
- Trailer - Watch the "Angst" trailer
- Registration - register for the screening
Save the date: There will also be a virtual screening and panel of the IndieFlix documentary "Like" on January 20, 2022 from 6-7:30 p.m. that will explore the impact of social media on our lives and the effects of technology on the brain. Watch the "Like" trailer.
Financial Aid and FAFSA Help Night 2021
Do you have questions about college financial aid? Do you need help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
Spring Lake Park High School is offering an evening focused on financial aid and FAFSA help for seniors and their families with a professional financial aid officer. This is for students and families who are applying for financial aid for college next year. Both student AND at least one parent/guardian should attend. Please register to attend by tomorrow morning, Thursday, October 28.
Event schedule:
- 6 p.m. - a general financial aid presentation by Michael Crider, a financial aid representative for Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College.
- 6:30 p.m. - we will break into small groups in our computer lab to support families who want help completing the FAFSA that evening.
Ready for Life After High School
When our seniors graduate next spring, each will have had opportunities to engage in hands-on experience as they explore potential career paths through our Career and College Pathways courses. Each will have had an opportunity to earn 12 or more college credits by the end of the 12th grade without leaving the support of their high school environment. Through these experiences and more, it's our goal to ensure our graduates are set to soar.
- Picture Retake day - Monday, November 8
- Senior headshots (round 2) - November 9. Due to the high number of Seniors in need of a headshot for the Yearbook - David Banks will return for a 2nd visit - Tuesday, November 9 from 11:30 a.m.-1:05 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Break - November 24-26, No School
Congratulations to the Spring Lake Park Red Bowling Team for winning the 9th Annual Mankato Invitational High School Bowling Tournament, beating out 23 other teams for the title! The team was coached by Mike Devine and the players consisted of Heather Lewis (senior); August LaPara (junior); Ethan Gandhi (junior); Kyle Tusler (junior); and Josh Betzler (freshman).
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