The last day of school is Tuesday, June 10th.

Click on the link to access our 2024-2025 OES Yearbook, created by our 5th grade leadership team.

If your student is not coming back to Online School for next year, please reach out to Student Placement Center: 651-632-3760

Dear OES Parents,

Have a fantastic and safe summer! We look forward to seeing you all in September!

John Osorio

Assistant Principal

651-744-6368 / john.osorio@spps.org

New newsletter for March-May: 5/6/25 - 6/10/25 Newsletter

Our Kindergarten newsletter shares our theme, the lessons and goals we have throughout the theme, and important dates. It also has links to the Big Skills Document, where you can see exactly what your child should have mastered at this time and a link to our Kindergarten Weekly Photo Drops. Please reach out with any questions, comments or concerns to 651-447-8866.

Check out our First Grade Newsletter here. There is new information on this link weekly!

Click here for the Second Grade Running Newsletter. There is new information on this link weekly!

Dear 3rd Grade Families,

Thank you for a great school year! I hope you all have a great summer!

Ms. Moua

612-564-9783

baokou.moua@spps.org

Dear 4th Grade Families,

It was a pleasure working with your students this year! Have a wonderful summer break!

Please contact me any time:

612-314-9961

michelle.smith2@stpaul.k12.mn.us

Hello 5th grade families!

End of year 5th grade celebration - Monday, June 9th 1:30 - 2pm at Como Elementary.

Have a great summer break!

Ms. E

jackelyn.doyle@spps.org

‪(651) 456-8606‬

Hello families! A reminder that special education services with Ms. Deacon are provided in the morning (before lunch) - having your child on time and present is the best way to maximize resource room services. Ms. L. also provides support throughout the afternoon, with homework support from 2 - 3 using the same code as services. Progress reports on IEPs will be shared in November around conference time. brooke.deacon@spps.org

Click here for the updated newsletter: Zallaps' New Class Newsletter

Ms. Claudia Perez Inzunza (Ms. P.I) and Ms. Sherri Silva work with all English Language Learners in OES Kinder- 5th grade. If you or your child needs support, please contact them via email, calls or text at claudia.perezinzunza@spps.org 651-419-6605

sherri.silva@spps.org 651-252-4470

The OLS MLL Team is continuing to administer the Spanish Language Proficiency evaluation: STAMPS to LCD eligible Spanish speaking students at OES in person at Como Park Elementary School.

ACCESS testing in person at Como Park Elementary School continues for OLS students in English Language Development. If you receive a call or text message from our team, please make sure to schedule your child to be tested before the March 21st deadline.

SPPS Board of Education Resolution

At the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, the Board of Education adopted a resolution that reiterates the rights of all children to access education and learning opportunities regardless of immigration status. The resolution is available on pages 117-118 of the February 18th Board Book..

Hello everyone! I’m Ms. Steph and I support families that work with Ms. Zallaps and Ms. Deacon. Please call, text or email me with any questions: stephanie.abbas@spps.org or ‪(612) 548-1841‬

Reading groups are in full swing! If your 3rd - 5th grader has a reading group with me, please help them attend daily.

My contact information is: molly.brown@spps.org or 612-568-4212 (call or text).

Please contact Kim Stout for support around family, community, or school stressors. kim.stout@spps.org or (651)401-5595

I'm Maki Love, the school counselor. From now until spring break, students will be learning about colleges and careers.

Have a question or need support?

Email: maki.love@spps.org

Google Voice Text or Call: 612-405-8056

I’m Ms.McConnell, I’m the Navigational Intervention Specialist in the Online Elementary school. Check out my newsletter here.

If you have needs, and may not be sure where to go, contact me at 6126994177 or at Kiowona.mcconnell@stpaul.k12.mn.us.

I’m Ms. Shanaz, the onboarding specialist. If you have questions, please call or text me at (612)568-6624.

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.

If any additional needs, please reach out to Kim Stout our school social worker (651)401-5595 or kim.stout@spps.org

Saint Paul Public Schools will provide meals at no cost to all children 18 and under, and those with a disability currently enrolled in a school program, this summer.

Kids and teens can enjoy a meal at more than 50 schools, recreation centers, libraries and community sites. Our food truck will serve up burgers, sambusas, nachos, and other favorites at parks and community centers around Saint Paul.

Dates and locations coming soon!

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

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.

SPPS Community Education has a full menu of programs that help keep kids safe and engaged this summer. Unleash your imagination, discover nature and get out and play with our wide array of courses and full and half-day programs. Fight the summer brain drain. Enroll your student today!

Joy of the People (JOTP) is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) that promotes the idea of soccer free play as a way to build healthy kids and communities.

Summer Camps

Free Play

At The Sanneh Foundation, we give thousands of kids a safe, healthy and FUN camp experience every summer by offering FREE pro sports camps throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding metro areas. Camps use sporting curriculum, while incorporating The Sanneh Foundation’s youth development expertise.

Check it out here!

In YMCA Summer Programs, days are filled with adventure and discovery activities that outpace regular day care options. Explore options here!

Check out all the happenings here.

For quick at home fixes, call

Joshua Thao, iPad Manager: ‪

612-699-4161 / joshua2.thao@spps.org

For in person appointments to change out or fix technology, make an appointment below. ‬

Title I: Online School Annual SCIP Meeting for Parents

Title I Resources and Important Links for Parents:

• Title I

• Family Engagement Plan 2024/25

• K-12 School Compacts 2024/25

• Parents Right to Know

• Online School SCIP Plan

• Needing Docs Translated?

• Resources for Parents

• Parent Volunteer Request

• MDE OES School Report Cards

Feel free to contact John Osorio at john.osorio@spps.org with any questions about Title I or any of these documents and services.

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