Principal's Newsletter

Happy First Friday of November Packer Families,

I know that it can be hard on families when your child/children have the day off while you need to work (trust me, I know). I want you to know that today was an amazing day of learning for our staff. This morning we learned how to be better educators by learning about different ways to present our lessons so that our students are more engaged in their learning. In the afternoon we had a chance to learn from each other about how to better support our students. It was an awesome day of learning for the adults at SSP High School and it was made possible with your support. Thank you!

Can you believe that we are already in November. Our fall activities are winding down and our winter activities are starting up. Not only are our activities winding down, so is Trimester 1. I shared with some students in the hallway yesterday that there are only 16 school days left in the trimester. Please do me a favor and ask your student how they are doing in their classes. If they need additional support please feel free to reach out to their teachers. 16 days left in trimester 1, time is flying by!

Remember, if your student is going to be absent, please (651) 457-9415 to let us know. We would really appreciate it.

Have a fantastic weekend and Go Packers!

Sincerely,

Chuck

Mr. Chuck Ochocki

South St. Paul High School Principal

700 2nd Street North

South St. Paul, MN 55075

(651) 457-9402

cochocki@sspps.org

Packer Pride: Today. Tomorrow. Forever.

November 8- W.I.N. Wednesday and Late Start- doors open at 9:15 AM

November 15- W.I.N. Wednesday and Late Start- doors open at 9:15 AM

November 22-24- NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break

November 30- End of Trimester 1

December 1- NO SCHOOL

As the cold weather starts to become the norm, I want to remind you about some of the practices we have at SSP High School about dropping your student off before school and picking your student up after school:

• The doors to the building open at 7:30 AM (on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday) and 9:15 AM on Wednesday. 7:30/9:15 is when our staff is ready to assist and supervisor your student.

• Students need to be dropped off on 2nd street at door 4.

• If you are picking up your student, please understand that our doors are locked at 2:45 PM and that your student will need to be picked up by 2:45 PM. Please plan on picking your student up on 2nd Street.

1. Senior photos are open until December 15th!
1. Senior portraits can be submitted through the link attached to this letter.
1. Requirements for senior photos are included in the attached link

1. Senior baby photos are open until January 20th!
1. These are an additional $40.00 and include:
1. A baby photo of your senior published in the yearbook
2. A personalized note to your senior to be published alongside the baby photo
2. Yearbook orders are open until January 26th!
1. Each book is $65.00
2. For an additional cost, families can personalize their yearbooks and purchase additional accessories to help commemorate the school year.
3. Athletics and Activities Photo submissions open!
1. There is now a drop-box for families, coaches, and advisors to submit photos for the yearbook
2. Have a great photo of your student participating in a school activity? Submit it to our dropbox and we may feature it on one of our pages!
4. Links: Links are also available on the district website under the yearbook tab
1. Purchase the 23-24 yearbook
2. Submit Senior Photos
3. Submit Baby Photos
4. Submit Activities and Athletics Photos for the 23-24 Yearbook

Please reach out to Hannah O’Brien with any questions at hobrien@sspps.org

Students who are earning a C or lower will need to attend W.I.N. Wednesday and come into school to get help in their classes. Students who are earning a C+ and above may work from home if they have their parent/guardian permission to work from home. You may always send your student to school.

All 9th graders will be required to come to school for every W.I.N. Wednesday for Trimester 1, regardless of their grades. Wednesday is still for additional support or extensions, but we really want to teach the 9th grade students how to be students.

10th grader students must come to school if they are earning a C or lower in any class. 10th grade students that are coming in for W.I.N. Wednesday must attend all their classes, no matter their grade in their classes.

11th/12th grader students must come in for the class/es that they are earning a C or lower in. Depending on their class schedule and the time of their classes, 11th/12th grader students that choose to come late or leave early must sign in and out of the high school attendance office if they choose not to attend the entire day (this is only for W.I.N. Wednesday).

Teachers will create 2 W.I.N. Wednesday folders for each week: C and lower (for Additional support), C+ and higher (extension) so your student will have work they need to complete both at home or in school.

Want some new Packer Spirit Wear to wear at our events, around town, or just at home?

Here is the link: https://shop.game-one.com/minnesota/south-saint-paul/south-st-paul-packers

Password is: packers

If your family is experiencing homelessness, such as staying in a shelter, hotel or temporarily with others, we can help make sure your child has stability in their education through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Act. For help in accessing these services, please contact Candace Burckhardt, Special School District #6 Homeless Liaison/Local Coordinator.

For more information please look at the resources at the following link: https://www.sspps.org/departments/student-services/special-education

Additional resources can also be found at https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/PublicAssistance/Housing/Pages/default.aspx or MDE's website: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/ESEA/home/

We're looking for people interested in part-time work with the school district. Flexible, daytime hours for you to work while your student is in school. We are currently hiring for a variety of positions including, but not limited to: Lunch room, maintenance, student supervisors, paraprofessionals, and more. Click on the link below to view all openings and to apply.

View Open Positions and Apply

Email: cochocki@sspps.org
Website: https://www.sspps.org
Location: 700 2nd Street North, South Saint Paul, MN, USA
Phone: 651-457-9402