Hello OMS Families,

We are getting closer and closer to the end of the school year (45 more days, according to my students). Even though there's still more than a month left, April is the time to start looking at Summer Programs. St Paul Public Schools has many summer programs to help students continue to learn and grow over June, July, and August. There are also a number of programs available through St Paul Public Library, St Paul Parks & Recreation, and more! There are several links below the Important Dates section that hold programs for kids aged 3 - 17.

SPPS Summer School Learning Program applications are still being accepted as of 4/24/25.

Enrollment confirmation and transportation will be sent via email.

Here's the registration information:

• Online through the Parent Portal (SPPS families only)
• Paper Registration Form.
  Send completed form to SPC@spps.org or mail to Student Placement Center, 2102 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55114
• English
• Hmong
• Karen
• Somali
• Spanish

Grades K-12 Summer Learning Programs help students strengthen academic and social emotional skills, discover new talents and recover high school credits.

All programs are FREE and include:

• Academic Support & Enrichment - Students will be inspired to learn new skills and increase their current understanding of reading, math and other subjects while discovering new interests and talents and making new friends.
• Breakfast and Lunch - All students receive two free healthy meals daily that include entrees, salads, baked goods and locally grown fruits and vegetables.
• Transportation - Transportation is available to most students who live in Saint Paul (within transportation guidelines).
• Schedule -
• Elementary and middle school programs are Monday through Friday, June 24-July 25; Freedom School is June 24-August 4.

• High school Session 1 is June 24-July 25 (in-person or online); Session 2 is July 29-August 14, online only.

St. Paul’s Summer Choice Fair Is April 27

Families are invited to learn about exciting summer programs offered by local organizations across St. Paul at the Summer Choice Fair. This free event will be held at the Oxford Community Center on Sunday, April 27, from 12-3 p.m. Spanish and Karen translators will be available.

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A Reminder

The Online Middle School would like to remind all parents and guardians that school-issued iPads are intended for educational purposes only. Students should use their devices strictly for schoolwork and assignments.

It has come to our attention that some students have been starting Google Meets on their own. Please note that students are not permitted to initiate Google Meet sessions. Unsupervised video calls can be disruptive and do not align with our school’s guidelines for responsible technology use.

We kindly ask for your support in reinforcing these expectations at home. Please remind your child to use their iPad appropriately and to follow school policies regarding technology use.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.

Students do not come to classes, but are expected to check in with their foundations teacher.

Come celebrate from 5pm-7pm at Como Park Elementary - Door 6 with music and games. Students need a ride to/from the party and will be required to sign in, provide a working emergency contact and follow all behavioral expectations if attending. This is one of our first all school celebrations so we look forward to seeing your students!

Memorial Day

Last day of the 24-25 school year

If you need your Parent Portal login information to sign up for summer programming through SPPS, please contact the OMS office.

The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) is coming up at SPPS Online School in April 2025! You will be getting more information via US postal and email. Testing is done in-person at Como Park Elementary from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Your child is required to come for testing! Please complete the Parent Response Google Form to verify your child’s attendance for MCA testing.

Parent Response Google Form: Please, click here to access the Google Form

To help your child prepare for MCA testing, you can use the link(s) below:

https://srt.testnav.com/mn/mn-srt.html

https://minnesota.pearsonaccessnext.com/readiness-tools/

If your child does not come for testing, please complete the Non Participation Refusal Form for each child and email it to sppsonlineschool.testing@spps.org.

Non Participation Refusal Form:

Once the Parent response Google Form is completed and or the Non Participation Refusal Form is completed we will stop communicating with you to complete these required forms.

If you have any questions, you can contact Belinda Vang at 651-744-2081 or email sppsonlineschool.testing@spps.org.

We are excited to remind you of our partnership with EveryMeal.

Families who signed up, your next pick up is May 16th 11-2pm at Como Park Elementary at the small parking lot entrance of Door 6. If you haven’t yet signed up, it’s not too late to do so by completing this survey. Please contact Steph Abbas or Kim Stout if you have more questions or need assistance

There are state mandated vaccine requirements for all SPPS students entering Kindergarten, 7th and 12th grade. SPPS Online students are NOT exempt from this law. Please submit the needed immunization information (documentation of the vaccinations or documentation of a medical or conscientious exemption) to our school nurse, Jenny Martineau if you have a child entering one of these grades. You can email her at Jennifer.martineau@spps.org or text a picture of the documentation to 651-419-1219.

Summer is a great time to make an appointment for a well child checkup and to make sure that everything is up to date on your child’s vaccines.

For further information regarding these requirements, or to document a medical or conscientious exemption, follow the links below:

Are Your Kids Ready? What Minnesota’s Immunization Law Requires

Student Immunization Form

Please contact Contact Nurse Jenny if you want more information on any other health related topic at 651-419-1219 or Jennifer.martineau@spps.org

Family coaching services are available at no cost for American Indian/Native American families who have children 0-18 years old. Click below to find out more information.

Check out this link! It is updated frequently with the latest information!

If you live outside of Ramsey County call 211 for help or reach out to our social workers:

Kim Stout (651) 401-5595 or Steph Abbas (612)548-1841 for other ideas.

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7:00AM to 3:15PM

Thank you families for helping be sure your students are logged in for every class every day. As we enter cold/flu season, here is a great guide to use for "How sick is too sick for online school?

Joshua Thao, iPad Manager: ‪

612-699-4161 / joshua2.thao@spps.org‬

In person appointment with Joshua: https://calendly.com/joshua2-thao/tech-appointment