If your child came in for picture day on 4/8/25. A school ID has arrived at the online school for you to pick up.

If you ordered photos, they will be mailed directly to your home address. If you would like to order photos you can still do so by calling LifeTouch Customer Service Support at 1-800-736-4753.

See more info below.

Dear OES Parents,

As the school year draws to a close, how can parents support their kids academically?

End of School Year Support

Parents are crucial in academic support.

As final exams, projects, reports approach, parents can aid in strong year completion.

Creating a Positive Study Environment at Home

Establish a quiet, organized space free from distractions.

Provide a well-lit desk with necessary supplies.

Encourage children to spend more time studying in a quiet room.

Positive Study Environment at Home

Establish a quiet, organized space.

Provide a well-lit desk with necessary supplies.

Encourage children to study in a quiet room.

Parental Involvement in Homework

Provides additional academic support.

Assists with difficult subjects or answering questions.

Strives for balance.

Encourages critical thinking and independent problem-solving.

Fosters confidence and problem-solving skills.

Celebrating Achievements in Children

Boosts motivation and self-esteem.

Simple rewards like special dinners, movie nights, or small gifts.

Encourages continued success as the school year ends.

End of School Year Impact on Academic Performance

Create a supportive study environment.

Establish routines.

Assist with homework.

Communicate with teachers.

Celebrate achievements.

John Osorio

Assistant Principal

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

It is important for your child to show up to class on time everyday. If your child will be absent from class please contact Belinda Vang via phone or email at your earliest convenience.

Attendance Line: 651-744-4707

Attendance Email: oes.attendance@spps.org

How to report an absence:

• Student Name

• Parent Name

• Student # or DOB

• Date(s) of Absence

• Reason for being absent

Join your student for our PBIS Assembly on May 16th at 9:00am at the code: OES

Join your student for our Asian American Heritage Month Assembly on May 23rd at 9:00 AM at code: OES

Our OES End of Year Celebration will be on Friday, May 30th from 10am-12pm at John A Johnson (740 York Ave, St Paul, MN 55106).

There will be a virtual celebration option on May 30th from 10am-12pm at code: OES

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,

We've been making wonderful progress in third grade, and it's hard to believe we're nearing the end of the school year! Here's a look at what we've been up to and what’s coming next:

Reading:
We finished taking our final FAST reading assessment for the year. Scores will be reflected in your child’s final report card. In class, we also started a new unit on biographies. Students are enjoying learning about the lives of inspiring individuals and the impact they’ve had on the world.

Math:
In math, we continue to work on growth patterns and have now introduced multi-step word problems using all four operations. Students completed a review for Unit 8 and took the test on Friday. You can check out your child’s score on Seesaw.

Writing:

In writing, we are nearing the end of our research project. Students have made final edits to their paragraphs and have begun the publishing process using an app called Book Creator. Next week, we’ll finalize our digital books and get ready to share them with everyone—stay tuned.

Important Dates to Remember:
🏫 Friday, May 16th: School Assembly at 9:00 AM (code: OES)
🎎 Friday, May 23rd: Asian American Heritage Month Assembly at 9:00 AM (code: OES)
🚀 Tuesday, May 27th: Field Trip to Como Planetarium – Details here
🎉 Friday, May 30th: End-of-Year Celebration from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (location: John A. Johnson)

Thank you for your continued support and have a great weekend.

Ms. Moua

612-564-9783

baokou.moua@spps.org

Dear 4th Grade Families,

4th graders researched the meanings of their names and have been discussing what their identity means to them. We will turn this into our end of year writing project, so thank you for all the wonderful conversations you’ve been having at home!

If your child is attending the Planetarium field trip on Wednesday the 14th, please drop your child off at Como between 9:50-10am and plan to pick them up at 1pm. Students not attending the field trip will have asynchronous work on Seesaw.

Please contact me any time:

612-314-9961

michelle.smith2@stpaul.k12.mn.us

Hello 5th grade families!

If you have not done so, please fill out our form for the field trip on May 27th:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2nxV0t-IW53gMtHJzcsNy0tHtIFgsqDRQiE_LcB2cWqYCYA/viewform?usp=header

Students are finishing their unit on measurement and are working hard in literacy talking about comparing stories from different cultures.

The end of the year celebration will be from 1:30 - 2pm on Monday, June 9th at COMO elementary - more to come on that soon!

Reach out with any questions or concerns,

Ms. E

jackelyn.doyle@spps.org

‪(651) 456-8606‬

This week we created teacher appreciation videos, drawings and animations. Please thank your teachers today!

Kelly Jenson

Kelly.Jenson@spps.org

(651) 764-8082‬

1st grade artists are learning about Hmong Flower Clothes. We practiced learning the names of some of the traditional embroidery symbols and then created our own Flower Cloth art using those symbols. A few that we used, hmab dib (cucumber vine), Chev (snail), noob dib (cucumber seed), Rooj (mountain) and Kotaw ntxhw (elephant’s foot).

4th grade artists were learning about Hmong clothing designs in addition to the Hmong Story Clothes and Flower Clothes. Some students created clothing designs and some created flower clothes using the traditional symbols.

Ms. Haug

jenna.haug@stpaul.k12.mn.us

612-568-5355

This week we had the 1st Graders and the 4th Graders for PE class! We have been doing our workouts and fitness to improve our strength, endurance, balance, and coordination!This upcoming week I will have the Kindergartners and the 3rd Graders for PE Class.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at 651-603-4652 or shaw.wiczek@stpaul.k12.mn.us

Contact me:

Dr. Magalenn Cotton

magalenn.cotton@spps.org

612-615-2145

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 class newsletter for May: 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 has been a dramatic rise in measles cases across the United States, primarily in unvaccinated individuals. Tragically, two children have recently died due to measles. While we do not have any confirmed cases in Minnesota yet, SPPS Health and Wellness would like to remind families to stay up-to-date on immunizations that protect against a number of serious diseases, including measles.

We will be reaching out to families that, according to our records, have a child that is not fully vaccinated against measles. We respect that these families may have made informed decisions to decline vaccinations in the past. Our duties as public health professionals are to inform them of contagious outbreaks that may affect their family.

Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily by coughing, talking or being in the same room with someone who has measles. Symptoms include a fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes followed by a rash.

• Measles can be very dangerous, especially for babies and young children.

• About one out of four people who get measles will be hospitalized. The majority of hospitalizations are for children.

• One out of every 1,000 people with measles will develop brain swelling due to infection (encephalitis), which may lead to brain damage.

• Between one to three people out of 1,000 with measles will die, even with the best care.

• Unvaccinated individuals who have been exposed to measles may need to quarantine for up to 21 days.

• The best protection for you and your family against measles is the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine.

The MMR vaccine is a required school immunization and is extremely effective at protecting against measles. Children routinely receive two doses of MMR vaccine: The first at 12-15 months of age, and the second at 4-6 years of age. Families with students who do not have two doses of this vaccine due to a non-medical exemption on file or who are covered under the McKinney–Vento Homeless Assistance Act are recommended to consult with their healthcare provider and complete this series even if they have passed these ages

For more information and up-to-date information about measles cases in the United States, visit https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html or the Minnesota Department of Health at https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/measles/index.html.

Please contact your health care provider with questions. Health Start Clinics, located at SPPS high schools, also offer the MMR vaccines. Visit spps.org/healthstart for more information. Students with State or no insurance can receive the MMR vaccine at the SPPS Student Placement Center (2102 University Ave. W.). Call 651-632-3763 to make an appointment.

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.

May 26 - No School

May 30 - OES Celebration

June 9 - Kindergarten and 5th grade celebrations

June 10 - Last day of school

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