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NOVEMBER 29, 2023 - NEWSLETTER
Hello Northpoint Families!
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and that these final days of the first trimester are going well. As a reminder, in elementary school, the end of the trimester indicates a time to report on progress at this point in time.
The learning continues as we transition to a new trimester. In most cases, classes are in the middle of their math and/or reading units and report cards might indicate students are “in progress” on a handful of competencies. In the next few weeks, I will provide more details about report cards for this year.
Please remember, there is no school Friday, December 1 or Monday, December 4. Our teachers will be using these days for assessment, reporting and learning design. Students will return for the start of the second trimester on Tuesday, December 5.
It’s hard to believe the school year is a third over this week. We appreciate all your support and partnership in your child’s learning!
Tyler Nelson
Principal
Arrival/Dismissal Reminders
Students may be dropped off starting at 9 a.m. Due to safety reasons, we are unable to have students dropped off prior to 9 a.m. without adult supervision. Students will wait outside (or inside when temperature is 0 or windchill is -10). until the bell rings at 9:10 a.m. at which time students will enter the building. Students that are eating breakfast may enter the building at 9 a.m. Northpoint staff will provide supervision outside from 9-9:20 a.m.
Please practice the following during arrival and dismissal:
Parent Walkup:
- Proper signage must be displayed if parking in handicapped spots
- Students should be escorted by parent across the crosswalk and not dropped off in parking lot
Carline:
- Stay in your car while dropping off students
- Pull as far forward before dropping off your students
- Students must exit curbside
- Please follow the traffic flow and do not pass other vehicles
- Do not block neighboring business driveways when waiting
- The front portion of the curb past the stop sign is reserved for busses
OEC hosts 27th annual Support a Family Fundraiser Drive
Want to join the Opportunities in Emergency Care (OEC) program in making a difference? OEC is kicking off its 27th annual Support a Family fundraiser drive to raise money to purchase gifts for students and families in Spring Lake Park Schools. Since it began in 1996, this annual fund drive has raised more than $107,000.
The program will be collecting fundraiser donations through a GoFundMe page. They are also taking donations of checks and cash. Checks can be sent to 1100 81st Ave. NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 and written out to OEC Program-SLPHS.
The drive is open now until December 14. The OEC program thanks you in advance for your generosity!
- Thursday, November 30 –
- End of Tri 1
- Westwood Fall Play - "Funkyland," 7 p.m., FAC – purchase tickets
- Friday, December 1 –
- No school for students
- Westwood Fall Play - "Funkyland," 7 p.m., FAC – purchase tickets
- Monday, December 4 – No school for students
- Thursday, December 7 – Live on 65: After Hours Big Band (holiday show), 7 p.m., FAC – purchase tickets
- Saturday, December 9 – Winter Market & Gift Shop, Spring Lake Park High School, 10 a.m.-noon
- Monday, December 11 - Grupo de Padres Hispanohablantes de SLP reunión, Woodcrest Spanish Immersion, 5-6:30 p.m.
- December 22-January 1 - Winter Break, no school
Kindness tagged!
Ms. Walton's class recently had a great time tagging Mrs. Vaillant's class with Kindness!
Encouraging Emerging Scientists
What happens to frozen bouncy ball? Will it change color? Will it still bounce? What about when it thaws? Fifth graders have been observing a variety of frozen objects and how they response to cold and heat. Chocolate. Bar soap. Balloons. Their study of matter reflects a new experience in science learning at Spring Lake Park Schools.
Spring Lake Park Schools has implemented a science specialist learning model at grades K-6. There is a new curricular resource for science at grades K-8, and new science competencies are guiding science learning. The goal is to support deep thinking and doing science, relate it to real life and ignite interest and engagement in science. Read the feature and watch a video of science in action.
Winter Market & Gift Shop, December 9
Join us Saturday, December 9 from 10 a.m.-noon at Spring Lake Park High School, door 29, for some holiday cheer. All are welcome.
Activities include:
- K-4 Gift Shop: Students in grades K-4 can register for FREE to shop for family members in our Gift Shop. Children will be paired up with high school and adult volunteers to shop in our shop so that the gifts can be kept as a surprise. Spots are limited so sign up early. Sign up to shop. (include K-4 only)
- Panther Store Pop-up: Shop at our Panther Store pop-up and give the gift of Panther apparel and accessories this holiday season. Holiday discounts will be available.
- Entertainment & Treats: Guests will be treated to live music and treats provided by the Panther Foundation
- Kid Activities and Crafts: Young guests are invited to get creative at the activities and crafts table.
- Vendor Tables: Guests will be able to shop various vendor tables. If you are interested in hosting a vendor table to sell items such as baked goods, handmade products, etc. please contact us today.
Last chance: purchase tickets for “Funkyland”
Get ready to groove because 5th and 6th graders are turning up the funk for their upcoming musical, "Funkyland!" Rehearsals are in full swing, and students can't wait to bring this wacky musical to the Fine Arts Center stage at Spring Lake Park High School on November 30 and December 1. Tickets available here.
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