


The AGAPE Times
a newsletter for students and families - 2024/25 Vol 9
IMPORTANT DATES February/March 2025
- February is Black History Month
- 2/10 - NAAPID (National African American Parent Involvement Day) and Q2 Honor Roll Assembly! 2pm-3pm
- 2/12 - Construct Tomorrow field trip (See Ms. Roozen/Ms. Sparkman for details and to sign up!)
- 2/17 - Washington's and Lincoln's Birthday (observed) - No School- AGAPE and HeadStart closed
- 2/26 - AGAPE Flexible Spring Conferences - All Day, in person, virtual or phone!
- 2/27 - Domestic Violence Workshop 1:15pm-3pm at AGAPE
- 3/7 - Staff Professional Development Day - No School- AGAPE and HeadStart closed
- 3/11 - ACT Testing for Juniors/Seniors at AGAPE - (See Ms. Voeks for details!)
February is Black History Month
Families are ALWAYS welcome on NAAPID to spend time in class with their student!
No School on Monday, February 17th
Nutrition Services Updates
AGAPE Winter Flexible Conferences Feb 26th - All Day (In person, Virtual, Phone)
Contact the Main Office at 651-744-7970 to schedule a conference with teachers!
Atención Familias........
Testing Information
Access Testing
ACCESS testing for ELL students will take place at AGAPE from February 3rd through March 21st.
Please click the link below to view SPPS' Family letters (English, Spanish and Karen translations included) for more information about ACCESS testing in SPPS.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GDwB9b_n74T-lGwif6Kcmk_Xs5dYw65uq0netcXNAME/edit?usp=sharing
AGAPE Students of the Week Awards
Darlene Simmons
Week of October 28th, 2024
Monjue Kwitee
Week of November 4th, 2024
Tatianna Green
Week of November 11th, 2024
Sara Zeon
Week of November 18th, 2024
Nye Meh
Week of November 25th, 2024
Astrid Orellana Zavala
Week of December 9th, 2024
Keysha Todd
Week of December 16th
Nevaeh Morgan
Angie Funes Castro
Thinking Career and College Early Fair - Harding HS Saturday 2/22/25
Come plan for your future at the annual Thinking Career and College Early Fair on Saturday, February 22nd 2025, at Harding High School! At this unique event, you’ll have the chance to meet with HBCU representatives and alumni, college admissions staff, and local employers. There will be musical performances, FAFSA support for 12th grade families, an HBCU panel, and a presentation on how to earn college credits while in high school. Visit spps.org/tccefair for more information.
**Students who attend the fair will have the chance to apply for the fall HBCU college tour!**
What: Thinking Career and College Early Fair
Who: All students grades 6-12 (childcare will be provided)
Where: Harding High School, 1540 E. 6th St., St. Paul
When: February 22nd, 2025 from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Interested in Driver's Ed?
From Ms. Sparkman:
Interested in getting your Driver's License? Saint Paul Public School Community Ed: Driver Education winter courses are open for registration. They have a few difference cohorts starting in February, some are even ONLINE!
Please find information on teen licensing and SPPS Driver Education registration here:
https://stpaul.ce.eleyo.com/courses/category/80/classes-for-youth/driver-education%E2%80%942
Credit Recovery
Credit Recovery sign up has started and will be open for 2nd Semester until Monday, February 10th. I will sign student up for Credit Recovery who need it and I have spoke with. If you have any questions or concerns regarding Credit Recovery sign up for 2nd Semester plese make an appointment to see me.
https://calendly.com/keasparkman
Online credit recovery will run from February 24-May 28, 2025. EDL quarter credit recovery programs will run 3rd quarter from February 24-March 30, 2025, and 4th quarter from April 30-May 28, 2025.
Health and Wellness at AGAPE
Information about Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Birthdays at AGAPE
SPPS 24/25 Rights & Responsibilities Handbook (Translations below!)
AGAPE 24/25 FAMILY INVOLVEMENT HANDBOOK - LINK BELOW!
Campus Transportation Information
AGAPE has transportation changes almost every Wednesday. New route information is posted on our student Schoology group on Tuesdays and is also posted on our bus board at AGAPE. Click the PDF below to view instructions on how to look up your transportation in Campus Student
Family Engagement Plan 2024/2025
Parents Right to Know - click document below for more info!
AGAPE High School
Email: lois.vosika-weir@spps.org
Website: agape.spps.org
Location: 1037 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Phone: 651-744-7970
Twitter: @AgapeSpps