SLP Schools Online Newsletter
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MAY 31, 2023 - NEWSLETTER
Greetings,
We wrap up the school year next Thursday, June 8. As the school year comes to a close, it’s fun to take time to reflect on the year and all of the growth and change that has happened. This is a time of mixed emotions for staff and students (parents, too). I hope that our students enjoy these last six days and move on from this school year with a sense of pride in all that they have accomplished.
Year-end Events: Mark your calendar for these fun year-end family events. Watch for details from Mrs. Lizee and Mrs. Berge.
- June 2 - Field Experience Day at Lighthouse School
- Grade K-2 students will experiment with light and kaleidoscopes.
- Grade 3-6 students will build catapults.
- June 8 - Last Day Family Celebration: This will be an outdoor event that will include fun for all ages.
Report Cards: SLP Online Elementary report cards will be available to view beginning Monday, June 12, after 12 p.m. on the Campus Parent Portal.
SLP Online Elementary Enrollment for 2023-2024: Your student’s enrollment in SLP Online Elementary will continue next year unless you specifically request a transition to another school or program. Please be in contact with me if you are not planning to continue with SLP Online Elementary.
Resources to Return: Some of the school resources that have been sent home to support K-2 student learning this year will need to be returned. Mrs. Lizee has shared a whiteboard and Unifex cubes with her students. She will notify you when the materials are no longer needed for daily learning. At that time, the resources can be returned to the Lighthouse School office.
I am extremely thankful for you, the at-home learning coaches and families, who remained committed, supportive and flexible throughout this entire year of online learning. I hope that each of you are also taking a moment to feel great about all that you have also accomplished this year!
Take care,
Kim Fehringer
Principal
SLP Online Elementary
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.
Keep the learning going this summer
Summer provides opportunities for families to share in learning experiences together. We're offering some ideas to keep the learning going over the summer months. Your student's school-issued iPad can help support summer learning experiences.
- Ideas for reading and writing this summer: Look for books or articles that build on a family or child's interest or upcoming event. Set some time each day or week, find a special location, and read aloud with the whole family. Talk with your child about what is being wondered about and learned in the reading. Each family member might keep a journal or write letters to others to keep and share experiences.
- Where to find reading materials for children: Visit a public library to check out books or magazines, including electronic books you can download and read on an iPad through Sora. MackinVia is Spring Lake Park School's digital library. Students can log in to the app on their school-issued iPad and check out a variety of electronic books. More information is available about Sora and MackinVia in the digital toolkit under Student Online Resources.
- Math at home: Our grade K-5 resource, Bridges in Mathematics, offers Math at Home. This is available to students on their school-issued iPad and includes ideas to engage students in deep mathematical thinking that also includes some reading, writing and speaking. Access is free.
Have fun learning together with friends and family this summer!
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.
Friday, June 2 - SLP K-6 Online Field Experience Day at Lighthouse School
Thursday, June 8 - Last Day Family Celebration
Thursday, June 8 - End of Tri 3, last day of school
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)
- Free meals available this summer
- Appreciating SLP staff
- Road Trippin’
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