Spring Lake Park High School
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MAY 31, 2023 - NEWSLETTER
SLPHS families,
I hope families had an opportunity for rest and relaxation over the Memorial Day weekend. I had the opportunity to enjoy some local Memorial Weekend events and appreciate the honoring of our past, present, and future service members.
We returned to school after the long weekend with a renewed focus on the time we have remaining with students this school year. We have six days, and we value every opportunity we have for students to demonstrate learning prior to the end of the school year. I met with staff this morning and reviewed our end-of-year expectations. We will keep the focus on learning through our last day next Thursday, June 8. Thank you for reinforcing this message with your student(s). We want to leverage our time with students before they step away from school for the summer months.
I am excited to take in the Jazz Band’s performance at the Lakeside Lion’s Park in Spring Lake Park tonight at 6:30 p.m. They are the opening act of the Summer Dance and Dine Series. I look forward to connecting with our community and enjoying some great music performed by some great student musicians.
Thank you to our students, families, teachers, and community for every contribution and show of support that has made this a positive and productive school year. We truly do have great students and strong family partnerships. It makes SLPHS a great place to work and learn.
One school, one community #SLPPantherProud!
Matthew Boucher
Principal
Preparing student iPads for the summer and next year
As we near the end of the school year, it's a great time to assess the status of your student's school-issued iPad and complete a little easy maintenance. Here are three steps to getting your student's iPad ready for summer - and next school year.
- Prepare your iPad: Student iPads are required to be wiped, set up and updated. This will free up storage and ensure the iPad's software has been fully updated. Follow the instructions at our iPad Resource Hub to make these updates so your student will be prepared and successful for next school year.
- Report iPad issues: Let us know if your student's iPad is damaged, lost or stolen, or if you are having issues with accessories not working correctly. We want to get any issues resolved prior to the new school year. If accessories are lost, a fee will be applied online on Campus Parent Portal. Learn more in the iPad Repair and Fees Frequently Asked Questions.
- Use these best practices for summer: We're compiled these recommendations for the best way to care for, clean and use your school-issued iPad this summer. It's also a great time to review the district Technology Responsible Use and Safety Policy. Families have full control when and how iPads will be used over the summer. Find out how to block access to certain websites and set up Screen Time here.
- Please view our district iPad use, care and expectations document.
For technology support visit the iPad Resource Hub or contact the Technology Services Department at techsupport@district16.org or 763-600-5555.
Construction Complete
There was a buzz of excitement and pride as students, families and staff gathered for a BBQ in front of the brand new 2-bedroom, 2-bath house standing in the parking lot of Spring Lake Park High School. They were the first guests at the house the students just finished building. Students were sharing it with their families before it moves into the community to become a home.
More than 40 students in the Construction Trades course spent most of the school year learning construction trades through the hands-on experience of building a single-family house.
The Construction Trades course was a new course this year at Spring Lake Park High School. It was designed based on student interest and industry needs and is part of the Technology, Engineering and Design Pathway at Spring Lake Park High School. It is one of three Career and College Pathways that help students explore different career paths as they gain high school and even college credit.
Read more about the building journey.
Leadership transitions
As one school year wraps up, preparation is well underway for next year. Four leaders are making moves effective July 1.
- Judi Kahoun, long-time Northpoint elementary principal, shared with the Northpoint community in early May her intention to transition into retirement. She is stepping away from the principal role as the year ends.
- Tyler Nelson, associate principal at Westwood Intermediate and Middle School, will become Northpoint’s new principal.
- Steve Brady, a current associate principal at Spring Lake Park High School, will be transitioning to the associate principal role at Westwood focused on grades 5 and 6.
- Angie Shea has requested to return to her role as high school counselor after spending two years as associate principal at Westwood focused on grades 7 and 8.
Read more about the leadership transitions
Quilt designed by 10th grade geometry students
This quilt was created by Ms. Hanson's 10th grade geometry classes. They used geometry skills to create unique designs and calculate the area of fabric used and cost of material. Nice work!
Impressive student art
Take a look through this virtual gallery walk. Spring Lake Park High School students recently competed at the Minnesota State High School League's Visual Arts Competition at the Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley against 13 other area schools. Impressive honors and talent!
John Lindstrom awarded Star Council Associate Advisor of the Year
Long-time OEC Instructor, John Lindstrom, was recently awarded the Northern Star Council Associate Advisor of the Year! John puts in many volunteer hours after school and on weekends with SLP OEC medical events, and in certifying his Technical Rescue and Firefighter students.
In addition to his full-time job with the OEC program, he is a member of the SBM Fire Department Fire Corps and he also teaches for Allina EMS. He's been in the fire service for 48 years, last retiring from the St. Louis Park Fire Department as a Battalion Chief. We're lucky to have him at SLP!
Class of 2023 Senior Spotlight
We have asked our graduating seniors to share their plans for the future, favorite experiences and what makes them Panther Proud. Read more about each spotlight's time at SLP here.
Adelynn Lier
“After graduation, I will be attending Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. I will be majoring in elementary education with a minor in Spanish.”
Jordan Rodenborg
“After graduation, I will attend Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis and complete my Electrical Construction and Maintenance degree.”
Caleb Tays
“I will be attending Augsburg University to play baseball and study Finance and Management. I received a full tuition academic scholarship that will cover tuition and fees for all four years.”
- Thursday, June 8 - End of Tri 3, last day of school
- Thursday, June 8 - Senior Meeting and Rehearsal starting at 8:15 a.m., FAC
- Friday, June 9 - Class of 2023 graduation ceremony at Roy Wilkins, 7 p.m.
- Monday, June 26 - 10th Annual Panther Foundation Panthers for a Purpose Golf Fundraiser at Victory Links
- Celebrating our 2022-2023 retirees
- Action needed: Insurance coverage renewal (for families who have health insurance through Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare and Minnesota Family Planning Program)
- TCO is offering free high school sports physicals this summer (Registration opens June 12)
- Free meals available this summer
- Appreciating SLP staff
- Road Trippin’
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