SLP Schools Online: Grades 7-8
November 3, 2021 Newsletter
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SLP Online 7/8 Families,
We are back into the swing of things after fall break. The students seemed to transition back after the break really well and got right back into learning. November can be a very busy time in the school year. Below are a few dates I want to make sure you are aware of:
- Tuesday, November 16: Picture retakes at Westwood
- Friday, November 19: Deadline to communicate with me if you are thinking of having your student return to in-person learning for Tri 2.
- November 24-28: No School – Thanksgiving Break
- December 2: Last day of the Trimester 1
- December 3: No School – staff professional learning day
- December 6: No school
Please remember that this weekend is the end of daylight savings time, and we turn our clocks back by one hour.
We hope everyone’s November is starting well. Have a great week.
Tyler Nelson
Associate Principal
Westwood Intermediate and Middle School
Help paying for Internet service for families who qualify
There is a temporary program available to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.
Families who qualify for Free and Reduced Price Meals and Education Benefits can enroll through a participating broadband provider or using an online or mail in application. You can learn more about the benefit at www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311.
It is not too late to complete an application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals and Education Benefits. You can complete the application online or on paper. Find more information on our website or stop into your school's office or the District Services Center for assistance.
Westwood yearbooks now on sale
School Board Election Results
Four Spring Lake Park School Board seats were on the Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Election ballot.
Seats currently held by Marilynn Forsberg, Michael Kreun, Amy Wheaten and Jim Stroebel were on the general election ballot on November 2, 2021. Forsberg and Kreun filed for re-election. Melody Skelly, Allie Schmidt and Sam Villella also filed affidavits of candidacy.
The two incumbents running, Marilynn Forsberg and Michael Kreun, have been reelected to the school board. Melody Skelly and Sam Villella join the board as its newest members. They will each serve 4-year terms beginning January 2022, as reported on the Minnesota Secretary of State's website:
Marilynn Forsberg, 791 votes
Michael Kreun, 1,125 votes
Allie Schmidt, 734 votes
Melody Skelly, 1,184 votes
Sam Villella, 847 votes
Voting results are unofficial until canvassed by the School Board at its next regular meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.
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