Spring Lake Park High School
SLPHS families,
As I reflect this morning on trimester 1 at the high school, I am proud to be a part of this community. The students you share with us each day are remarkable young people. They have grown so much during these first months of school – as learners, as community members, and as people aspiring to make an impact.
This week, a group of students who took an AP exam last year and did very well showed up during SET to support a study session for the class. After the first study session, one of the students reached out to me. The student loved the study session so much and wanted to know how we could get more of them going. The student then went on to offer their services as a study session person for the AP courses they took the previous year. Our students are truly remarkable and have done so much already this trimester to support each other in learning and to support this community.
The first trimester wraps up on Tuesday, November 27. Grades will be posted to students’ transcripts on Monday, December 9. You can access grades in Campus Parent Portal after that. If you have questions about your student’s progress in class, please reach out to their teacher.
Next week is a short week, so we will not be sending out a newsletter next Wednesday. There is no school for students Wednesday, November 27 through Monday, December 2. School resumes after the break on Tuesday, December 3 when we begin a new trimester. Students should take a look at their schedules for any changes. If they have any follow up questions, they should reach out to their counselor.
Thank you, families, for your support of student learning in this first trimester. Enjoy the break!
Megan Jahnke
Associate Principal
Notification test follow-up
We conducted our annual test of our notification system for families last Thursday evening. Did you get the message? Did you get it how you prefer? If you did not receive the message on your preferred device or if you need to update your phone number or email address, visit the Stay Connected page and click on the “update contact information and communication preferences” accordion to find directions. If you did not receive this communication on any device or have any questions, please contact communications@district16.org.
Updates from the health office
Cold weather is coming and so are the germs! We are currently seeing the following illnesses in our schools: pertussis, hand foot mouth, and influenza.
Please keep your student home when they are sick. Students who have a fever above 100, or experience vomiting or diarrhea in the previous 24 hours should stay home from school. If your child is diagnosed with an illness, please reach out to the health office.
Germs and lice are critters that we see more often during this time of year. In order to avoid germs, please wash your hands and cover your cough. To avoid lice, please periodically check your student's head and remind them to not share hats or headbands with friends. Lice become resistant to treatment if overused, so please follow directions completely when using any over-the-counter products.
Keep hands clean! Washing hands is one of the best and easiest ways to avoid getting sick.
Exploring careers and improving personal health
A set of three courses within the Health and Human Services pathway at Spring Lake Park High School are exposing students to careers in health and wellness, providing strategies and avenues to personal health and offering opportunities for college credit.
Health and Sports Performance, Exercise Science and Anatomy of Movement offer students high school credit and college credit opportunities along with insights and experiences with careers in everything from physical therapy and athletic training to nutrition and sports management.
Learning experiences span the classroom the community — from creating nutritious meals within a set of guidelines to shadowing clinician. Students are gaining knowledge, building skills and figuring out what path may be for them. Read the story.
Join the Curling Team
Students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to join the Curling Team - no experience necessary! Learn and compete in an Olympic sport. The season kicks off on December 4. Register today.
Panther Store Black Friday Sale
Shop the Panther Store during November 29-December 1 for our biggest sale of the year! New arrivals have landed, included an awesome lineup of fleece jackets, youth apparel and the latest baseball caps that you won’t want to miss. All sales are online. Gear up with Panther pride and check off everyone on your holiday list!
- Friday, November 29 – One-Day-Only Black Friday Blowout: This is our biggest discount of the year, so make sure you’re ready to shop with a massive 25% off* using discount code: BFPantherStore
- Saturday, November 30-Sunday, December 1 Weekend Savings: Didn’t catch Black Friday? Don’t worry! Save 20% off the rest of the weekend using discount code: BFWeekend24
*discount does not apply to Rooster River baseball cap
Get your tickets – Kat Perkins Christmas
Support a Family Fundraiser Drive
Want to join the Opportunities in Emergency Care (OEC) program in making a difference? OEC is kicking off its 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 $112,000.
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 SLP OEC Foundation. The drive is open now until December 12.
