SLP Schools Online: Grades 7-8
April 6, 2022 Newsletter
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SLP Online 7/8 Families,
Hopefully everyone is having a great start to the week, despite the snow flurries! This week is National Library week and a great reminder of the importance of reading for all of us. Finding a book that you truly love and enjoy reading can bring so much joy to an individual. This week (and every week), be sure to find a great book and a cozy place to dig in and enjoy! Check out Ms. Van Loh’s Den Schoology Page for great reading resources - access code: 96F6-QRC3-88MDB
Please remember there is no school, Friday, April 15. Mark your calendars!
Please also take note of testing dates for 7/8 online students:
- April 21- MCA Reading and Math
- May 5 - MCA Science 8am (8th grade ONLY)
- May 25 - MAP Reading and Math (8th grade ONLY)
Finally, today, April 6, is national paraprofessional appreciation day. Words can’t express how important these staff members are to us and how hard they work to help meet the needs of students on a daily basis.
As always, if you have any questions, please reach out! Have a great rest of your week!
Tyler Nelson
Associate Principal
Westwood Intermediate and Middle School
12 by 12: 12 college credits by 12th grade
By the time Senior Dian Castro graduates from Spring Lake Park High School, she will have earned 43 college credits. She’s on track to go to college to study engineering. Junior Hunter Mlinarcik is also earning college credits with his sights set on pursuing a career in the trades.
Dian and Hunter plan to take two different paths after graduation. Both are realizing an important goal at Spring Lake Park Schools by earning 12 (or more) college credits by the end of 12th grade. It’s a goal known to Panthers as 12 by 12.
Over the past seven years, Spring Lake Park Schools has made it a priority to provide high school students with various opportunities and paths to earn college credits while in high school. Students will need at least some college level work for whatever comes next, whether they choose a 2-year or 4-year college degree or technical training and career.
Winter highlights: Panther athletics and activities
With six winter girls’ sports, six winter boys’ sports and 44 student-based interest clubs and co-curricular activities at Spring Lake Park High School, there were abundant opportunities this winter for students to find connection, belonging and purpose beyond the classroom. These opportunities allow students to participate and pursue excellence in their areas of interest.
This winter, athletes in several sports were state-bound. Boys swimming had one of their best seasons ever – placing 9th at the state meet. The math team finished the regular season second in the section and 14th overall in the state.
From the figure skating rink to the basketball court to knowledge bowl and one act play competitions, we shared our excellence and panther pride wherever we went. It was a world-class winter.
Check out all the athletics and activities highlights and view the photo album.
It's time to register for summer programs!
Make it a full summer at SLP with programs for grades K-12. From athletic camps with SLP coaches, to field trips and other community experiences to enrichment programming, child care options and more, we’ll keep your student learning, growing and having fun. View this week's program highlights below and find a full list of youth summer programs here.
Tennis Camp (grades K-12)
Youth Track Camps (grades 1-9)
Football Mini-Camp (grades 9-12)
Girls Lacrosse Camp (grades 8-12)
Boys Lacrosse Camp (grades 7-12)
- Summer Archery Camp with AKA (grades 4-9)
- Intro to horse riding (grades 9-12)
- Video Production for YouTube with Tech Academy (grades 5-9)
Family Program:
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tour: Are you looking for the perfect way to kick off Father's Day weekend? Take a trip down the majestic St. Croix river on paddlewheel boat while learning about the unique history of the area and taking in the natural beauty! After the river excursion stick around to explore the many shops, restaurants, and other attractions Taylors Falls has to offer. This is a perfect day trip for the whole family. Takes place on June 9, 2022.
Tickets available for SLPHS spring musical "Oklahoma!"
Come support our SLPHS theater students in an upcoming production of "Oklahoma!" at the SLPHS Fine Arts Center. Purchase your tickets online or for a $1 more at the door.
About the show
In a Western territory just after the turn of the 20th century, a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides a colorful background for Curly, a charming cowboy, and Laurey, a feisty farm girl, to play out their love story. Their romantic journey, as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road, contrasts with the comic exploits of brazen Ado Annie and hapless Will Parker in a musical adventure embracing hope, determination and the promise of a new land.
"It's going to be a pretty phenomenal show - a unique and thought-provoking take on this old chestnut." - Kevin Dutcher, SLPHS theater director
Performances:
- Friday, April 22, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 23, 2 p.m.
- Friday, April 29, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 30, 7 p.m.
- Sunday, May 1, 2 p.m.
- Friday, April 15 - No school
- Thursday, April 21- MCA Reading and Math
- Thursday, May 5 - MCA Science 8am (8th grade ONLY)
- Wednesday, May 25 - MAP Reading and Math (8th grade ONLY)
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