Spring Lake Park High School

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October wraps up tomorrow and November arrives on Friday…and it was 68 degrees this morning when I walked my dog! I am not sure what to make of the weather so far this fall. However, I am sure that tomorrow is Halloween, and many families participate in a variety of Halloween-inspired activities. Please remind your student(s) that we do not celebrate Halloween during the school-day. Costumes and props are not allowed at school tomorrow.

Tomorrow, we host our annual MnACC College Fair. Teachers have been invited to sign up and bring their classes to this on-site college fair. We will have representatives from 50+ colleges and universities (tech, 2-year and 4-year schools). Each year, students share that they value and appreciate this opportunity to connect with and learn about collegiate post-secondary options.

I want to remind families that there is no school for students this Friday, November 1. Our staff will be engaging in professional learning. Our focus will be on collaborating and designing for higher levels of engagement that ultimately lead to enhanced post-secondary readiness for each of our students.

As student explore potential paths after high school, I want to invite families to join us on November 13 for parent teacher conferences AND our Find Your Future event. Information on signing up for conferences is below in the Need to Know section and more about the Find Your Future event in the College and Career section of this newsletter. I am looking forward to connecting with many families on November 13.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership – one school, one community, #SLPPantherProud!

Matthew Boucher,

Principal

SLPHS families are welcome to join us for evening conferences on Wednesday, November 13 from 3:30-6 p.m. If you were unable to attend a conference session in October, this is an additional opportunity to meet with your student's teacher.

To find available times for your student's teacher(s), visit the SLPHS conference page and expand the options to select the name of the teacher. You'll then be directed to our Bookings site where you'll be prompted to select a date and time on conference days for those teachers. You can choose either a phone, WebEx, or in-person conference with their student’s teachers. If you are booking on your phone, swipe left to see the full list of teacher names in each category.

If you have bus riders in your household and use the MyStop app, please be aware that the app is experiencing issues. Due to a software configuration problem, the MyStop app (that provides real time bus route information) is not functioning properly. All of the entities that support the app are actively working to correct the problem. Transportation will notify bus riding families when the issues has been resolved. Thank you for your patience. Any questions can be directed to transportation@district16.org.

• Picture Retake day: Wednesday, November 6 is Picture Retake and last chance photo opportunity for students in grades 9-11. Lifetouch photography will be here from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Last Chance Senior Head Shot Day: Last Chance Senior Head Shot Day will be on Thursday, November 7 during 4th period lunch times. Please note, if your seniors photo is not taken by David Banks Studios, they will not be in the yearbook.

• November 1-2 - SLPHS fall play: Puffs (for Young Wizards), SLPHS Fine Arts Center - purchase tickets
• Friday, November 1 - No school
• Monday, November 4 - Grupo de Padres Hispanohablantes de SLP reunion, 5 p.m., Woodcrest Spanish Immersion School
• Wednesday, November 6 - SLPHS picture retake day
• Thursday, November 7 - Last chance for Senior Yearbook Photo, during lunch periods
• Wednesday, November 13 -
• SLPHS evening conference, 3:30-6 p.m.
  
• Find your future: Enrollment, employment, enlistment event, Spring Lake Park High School, 4:30-6 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 26 - End of Trimester 1
• November 27-December 2 - No school, holiday
• Wednesday, December 4 - Live on 65: North Country Christmas Ft. Kat Perkins, Fine Arts Center, 7 p.m. - purchase tickets
• December 23-January 1 - No school, holiday

Spring Lake Park High School - made more vibrant from the autumn colors shining through!

College Knowledge Month: We hope your student participated in various College Knowledge Month opportunities throughout October while exploring options and getting support for life after high school. If you, or your student, has any questions about the college process, please reach out to your student’s counselor.

College Fair, Oct. 31: SLPHS will host a college fair tomorrow, Thursday, October 31 from 1-2:30 p. in the Panther Gym. More than 55 tech, 2-year and 4-year colleges will be available for students to chat with and ask questions. Encourage your student to attend – there is something for everyone!

1:1 counselor meeting: If you have not yet received an invitation to attend your student’s 1:1 counselor meeting in the mail, be on the lookout. Final mailings are going out soon to families. If you need to come in sooner or change your scheduled time, please message your student’s counselor directly.

PSEO Deadlines: As a reminder for students participating in the PSEO program this year, the spring semester deadline is this Friday, November 1. Students need to turn in their NOSR to their counselor by Friday so they can register for spring classes.

1st tri is almost over: We only have one month to go before the end of Trimester 1. Please check in with your student on grades and the courses they are registered for trimester 2. Please reach out to your student’s teacher or counselor if you need any support.

High school students - at all grade levels - and their families are invited to explore and find your future at a unique career, college and life planning event on Wednesday, November 13, 4:30-6 p.m. at the high school. Whether your student's path leads to enrollment in post-secondary education, employment in the workforce or enlistment in a military option, resources and experts will be available to share information and answer your questions. At the event:

• Connect with college representatives
• Meet with industry professionals
• Consult with high school counselors
• Attend a number of optional sessions related to career and college planning such as support for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), creating a strong college application, exploring armed forces enlistment opportunities, and more!

Do you have an incoming child or family or friends exploring enrollment in a Spanish Immersion program? Spring Lake Park Schools has approximately 1,100 PreK-12 students in Spanish Immersion programming. Over the years, we've discovered several reasons why families choose immersion. For many, beyond language acquisition, immersion programing comes with a variety of other benefits that set students up for success in a diverse, multilingual world.

Check out eight of the most common reasons families choose immersion and make sure to share this article with family, friends and neighbors who may be considering immersion for their child.

Opening weekend of "Puffs" was a success! The final weekend of this magical performance is this Friday, November 1, 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 2, 2 p.m. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to Wizard School. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs - those never meant to be the hero. Get your tickets today!

Christmas is Kat Perkins’ favorite time of year! A Kat Perkins Christmas is an incredible blend of traditional Christmas songs with Kat’s modern spin. She incorporates her audience in fun crowd participation holiday songs and even features an up-and-coming young star at each venue. Together she has created a fun, rockin' show to celebrate the holidays filled with great music, laughter and even her own original Christmas songs! It’s a must see all ages opportunity to bring the entire family! Get your tickets for the show on December 4, 7 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center.

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