K-8 Summer Learning Registration Opens March 14
SPPS’s K-8 Summer Learning Programs (SLP) offer program choices for students to strengthen academic and social emotional skills, discover talents and interests, and make new friends. See Summer 2025 Programs Calendar or visit spps.org/summer for more information.
What is the registration timeline?
- Week of March 10: Registration postcards sent to at homes of students who are learning English, have housing insecurity, are a Promise Neighborhood resident; or had test results between the 5th-75th percentile in Reading or Math.
- March 14: You can enroll online in the Parent Portal for Summer Learning Programs. Paper forms, with translation will be posted at spps.org/summer.
- April 14: Students registered by this date receive a confirmation email by the end of April.
- April 14-Program Start: Students registered receive a confirmation email as enrollments are processed.
- Week of June 9: Program details and transportation information email sent to students enrolled.
- June 20: Enrollment and transportation information available in the Campus Parent Portal.
Friday, March 7
- No School - Conference Prep Day
Sunday, March 9
- Daylight Savings Time- Clocks Move Ahead One Hour!
Monday, March 10
- 10:45, 11:25, 12:10 Lunch Concerts by 1st Year Band
- 2:00-3:45pm Extended Day for Learning (EDL)
- 6:00-8:00pm Special Education Parent Advisory Council at 360 Colborne
Tuesday, March 11
- 7:15-7:35am School Store
- 9:30-11:30am Vincent & Ryan Field Trip to MIA
- 2:00-3:00pm Language Sprouts Spanish
Wednesday, March 12
- 11:30am-1:30pm Commers & Witt Field Trip to MIA
- 2:00-3:45pm Extended Day for Learning (EDL)
- 6:00-8:00pm Gender & Sexual Diversity Parent Advisory Council at 360
Thursday, March 13
- 2:00-3:00pm Language Sprouts Spanish
- 2:00-3:15pm Winter Community Education Classes
Friday, March 14
- 8:30am All School Assembly- Mactir Academy of Irish Dance
- 9:30-11:30 Johnson & Hwang Field Trip to MIA
Monday, March 17
- 10:45, 11:25, 12:10 Lunch Concerts by the Blue Band
- 2:00-3:45pm Extended Day for Learning (EDL)
Tuesday, March 18
- 7:15-7:35am School Store
- 2:00-3:00pm Language Sprouts Spanish
- 9:30-11:30am Kacky Field Trip to MIA
- 2:00-3:45pm Extended Day for Learning (EDL)
- 5:00-8:00pm Somali Parent Advisory Council at 360 Colborne
- 5:30-8:00pm Hmong Parent Advisory Council at 360 Colborne
Thursday, March 20
- 9:30-11:30am Kortuem & Jacobsen Field Trip to MIA
- 2:00-3:00pm Language Sprouts Spanish
- 2:00-3:15pm Winter Community Education Classes
Friday, March 21
- 9:30-11:30am Pickart & Reckard Field Trip to MIA
- 6:30-10:00pm Horace Mann School PTA Auction at St. Catherine's University
Email: jim.litwin@spps.org
Website: https://mann.spps.org/
Location: 2001 Eleanor Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55116
Phone: 651-293-8965
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SPPSHoraceMannSchool/
GNOME KNOWS - Your Weekly Auction Guide
The online silent auction kicks off next weekend with over 100 items up for bid (including items made by our kids – check the Class Gifts section!) as well as family-hosted Great Gatherings (hurry, these events can fill up fast!) Make sure you download the mobile app so you can bid on-the-go!
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the amazing auction items:
Rock Out with a Squier Mini Stratocaster! This 3/4 size electric guitar is perfect for your future rock star’s small hands — and BIG dreams!
Stun in Pearls by Larissa Loden! Freshwater pearl necklace & earrings from iconic local designer Larissa Loden — a total showstopper!
Laugh It Up with Nate Bargatze! Score 4 tickets to see this comedy legend LIVE at the X on July 27 — it’s sure to be a night of non-stop laughs!
Deneen Pottery Mugs! Back by popular demand (but in a new glaze) — grab a set of hand-thrown, collectable Horace Mann mugs!
Great Gatherings! From “adults only” gatherings to grade-level last day of school parties — don’t miss out on the fun of these events!
Win a Home Theater Projector! Every $10 raffle ticket gets you a chance to win! Your next chance to buy raffle tickets is on Wednesday, 3:30-5pm at the red doors (cash only)
Stay tuned for next week’s topic: let the bidding begin! In the meantime, contact us at auction@hms-pta.org with any questions.
Auction Committee Co-Chairs: Allison Deep, Sarah Haley, Virginia Ryan
SPRING PLANT SALE - Order Now!
Select beautifully arranged pots, hanging baskets, annual and perennial flowers for beds, vegetables and more for your garden. A portion of the sales benefits our school!
Orders are accepted NOW through March 21st!
Plants will be ready for pick up Saturday, May 10th between 12pm-4pm on the front lawn of Horace Mann.
Plants are all pre-sale, no day of buying. Help us spread the word to neighbors, family members by sending along our website.
Order here: https://hmplantsale.squarespace.com
Special this year, buy a gift card or a few extra plants for our Gardening & Landscaping Committee to enhance our school grounds/outdoor learning spaces. We are working to replant and expand our border gardens with beautiful perennials.
On the HMS wishlist: Blazing Star, Butterfly Weed, Karl Foerester-Grass, Allium, Mondara-Bee Balm
Questions? Please email hmplantsale@gmail.com
