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DECEMBER 20, 2023 - NEWSLETTER
SLPHS families,
Looking out the window, I feel a deep sense of … confusion! One more day of school before winter break and it looks like a typical fall day outside! While I am glad I don’t have to clear the driveway before coming to work, this just does not feel like winter in Minnesota.
Having said that, our winter break is truly here and begins Friday. There is no school Friday, December 22 through Monday, January 1, 2024.
We received our latest round of data from last week’s pulse check. We have spent some time already reviewing comments and themes and following up directly with parents who identified interest in further conversations. I’ve appreciated those direct conversations. We will always look for ways to continually improve our practices and student learning and I’ll continue to share more information – to clarify and explain - as we do.
On the other side of winter break, in January, we’ll start thinking about and planning for next year. Check out the upcoming events section and mark your calendar for events focused on course registration for 2024-2025. We’ll kick off the process early in the new year with more information to come.
I hope all students and families are able to take time over the next couple of weeks to spend time with friends and family. We’ll see students back in school in the new year on Tuesday, January 2. I look forward to having students and staff back after the break reenergized and ready to collaboratively engage in learning and future building.
One school, one community, #SLPPantherProud!
Matthew Boucher,
SLPHS Principal
District Services Center - Winter Break
During winter break, December 22-January 1, the District Services Center will hold the following hours:
- Friday, December 22 - 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Monday, December 25 - Monday, January 1 - closed
- Normal hours will resume Tuesday, January 2
Have a question during this time? Please email SLPComEd@district16.org or enrollment@district16.org and we'll find you the answer.
- December 22-January 1 - Winter Break, no school
- Tuesday, January 2 - Return from Winter Break
- Thursday, January 11 - Native American Parent Advisory Committee event, Woodcrest Spanish Immersion School (in the Piña Room), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Monday, January 15 - No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Tuesday, January 16 - High school registration opens for the 2024-2025 school year
- Thursday, January 18 - 11th grade online family information session, 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, January 19 - 11th grade online family information session, 9 a.m.
- Tuesday, January 23 - 10th grade online family information session, 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 24 -
- 10th grade online family information session, 9 a.m.
- Caregiver Learning Event: Child Development Over Ages, Westwood Intermediate and Middle School (The Den), 6-7 p.m. RSVP
- Thursday, February 1 - 9th grade online family information session, 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, February 2 - 9th grade online family information session, 9 a.m.
- Wednesday, February 7 - Explore your Options event, Spring Lake Park High School, 5-7 p.m.
- Thursday, February 8 - Live on 65: C. Willi Myles Comedy (Stand-Up Comic), Fine Arts Center, 7 p.m. Purchase tickets
- Friday, February 16 - High school registration closes for the 2024-2025 school year
Supporting our community
Through a GoFundMe and direct donations, the Opportunities in Emergency Care team's Support-A-Family campaign raised $4,985.25 that purchased gifts for 82 people, equaling 31 families. We also received hygiene items from the SLPHS Panther Den and food and turkeys through Anoka County Community Action. The way our community shows up to support each other always makes us proud to be Panthers!
First Find Your Future event a success
More than 170 students and families attended the first Find Your Future: Enrollment, Employment and Enlistment event earlier this month. During this unique event, attendees attended breakout sessions and browsed career and college fairs to explore post-secondary education, employment in the workforce and enlistment in an armed forces options. An abundance of resources and experts in each of the areas were available to share information and answer questions. It was a successful event and we appreciate our students and families who attended and the business and industry partners who were able to attend and lend their expertise.
Students showcase ideas in 'Shark Tank’-style competition
An extendable baking pan, an electronic tracking tag for pets, a portable dugout roof, an app to learn music, a clothing solution for ticks, an app to get connected at college. Those are just a handful of the 29 different product and service business ideas that Spring Lake Park High School students pitched “Shark Tank style” to a panel of local judges.
Students were tasked with the challenge of developing their business idea, product or service and figuring out how to market it. After months of research and preparation, they had two opportunities to show business and industry leaders what they’ve learned and receive feedback on their pitches.
Five finalist groups have moved on to the final round. The winner will be announced before winter break. We caught up with the finalists to learn more about their product or service, how this class is helping them think about their future and what it’s like to pitch their ideas to business experts. Read more.
Multicultural Community Resource Fair - Thursday, January 11, 1-3 p.m. at the Blaine Human Services Center 2nd Floor (1201 89th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434)
- Child care information
- Community resource information
- Health and immunization information
- Help with paperwork and reading letters
- Home safety information
- Library information
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