Shannon Park News: Summer Edition

Check out the Shannon Park Website for the Extended Calendar and other resources such as the Parent Portal on Infinite Campus, EduTrack, PayPams lunch account, and much more!

While additional digital access can be helpful, it is also important to develop guidelines and expectations about safe and responsible use. Below are tools to help with the development of a family media plan. One strategy to help guide conversations about summer expectations is to create a family media plan by going to bit.ly/3G7ovVL. In the article, Media Use in School-Age Children and Adolescents, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends:

• Children/adolescents get the recommended 1-hour of daily physical activity and adequate sleep (8-12 hours daily);

• Children/adolescents not sleep with devices in their bedroom, including televisions, computers, tablets and smartphones;

• Designating media-free times (e.g. during meals and at bedtime) and locations (e.g. bedroom and kitchen);

• Ongoing communication with children about digital citizenship, and

• Developing a network of trusted adults who can engage with children/adolescents through social media and to whom they can turn to if/when they encounter challenges.

Learning can happen inside and outside the classroom and extend into the summer months as well. As always, the iPads are a great resource for our students to create their own projects. There are a variety of apps that can help foster students' creativity over the summer that were introduced to them within the classroom by their teacher. Students can thoughtfully use these apps to learn, create, and explore topics of their choice and areas of interest to empower their learning. Some examples could include:

• Book Creator: Create their own books describing their summer experiences

• Clips: Compile a video about a book they’ve read or a topic they’ve studied

• PicCollage: Remember their favorite moments of school or camp with a digital collage

• Epic: Students will have unlimited access to Epic throughout the summer to enjoy digital book content.

Math: Students can practice math with apps such as Mathagon, Moose Math, and iReady with Fluency Flight and Learning Games.

Graduating students and students transferring out of District 196 should review meal account balances. To request a refund or transfer of funds, complete the Meal Account Refund/Transfer Request Form (processed this summer). Contact Nutrition Services for questions about summer meals or meal accounts.

Applications for the upcoming school year 2025-2026 will be available beginning on July 15, and are needed for each school year. If your household qualifies, each approved application provides additional funding for programs in our school district. Click to Apply here: 2025-2026 Educational Benefits

Please remember to report all absences and changes of schedules by calling 651-423-7670 during school hours or by submitting a form here.

June 2: Site Council Meeting @ 8:00a.m.

June 4: School Spirit Day "Hat Day"

June 5: Last Day of School

June 5: End of Trimester 3 & Report Cards Posted

June 17: SP Fundraiser @ North 20 Brewing, 4:00-9:00p.m.

(Featuring Live Music from the Johnny Table All-Stars from 6:00-8:00p.m.)

August 12: SP Fundraiser @ J&J Sweets Dessert Shop, 11:30a.m. - 8:00p.m.

The Shannon Park Site Council is a group of individuals comprised of elected parents, Shannon Park teachers, and staff. Through various programs and events throughout the year, the Shannon Park Site Council (SPSC) aims to support the scholastic efforts of our students and teachers, build a strong school community that includes all students and their families, and raise funds that directly support and impact our entire school community. The SPSC is here to represent YOU! We encourage each family to reach out and connect to share ideas, ask questions, and address concerns. Feel free to email the SPSC at SPBooster@gmail.com. The email is monitored by ShannonPark Site Council parents. Find SPSC on Facebook to stay informed about all things Shannon Park @shannonparkparents

Email: sp.attendance@district196.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/apps.district196.org/shannonpark/home
Location: 13501 Shannon Parkway, Rosemount, MN 55068, USA
Phone: 651-423-7670
Twitter: @ourshannonpark

Cory Johnson, Chairperson

Anna Williams, Vice Chairperson

Sakawdin Mohamed, Clerk

Leah Gardner, Treasurer

Robin Cerio, Director

Catherine Diamond, Director

Jackie Magnuson, Director

District 196 prohibits illegal discrimination, including sex discrimination, in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at District196.org.