There will be no school tomorrow, Monday, February 17th.

7:00AM-3:15PM

651-325-2588

780 Wheelock Pkwy Co

St. Paul, MN 55117

Enter through Door #6 and follow the signs to come to room 1001.

Dear OES Parents,

I want to make aware of the upcoming winter report card conferences in March so you could join us for online conferences.

Please save the dates:

What: Winter report card conferences

Days: Thursday March 6th and Friday March 7th.

Time: Thursday: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Classroom teachers will send you a link to schedule your winter conference in the next couple of weeks. We hope to see you soon.

Other Important Information

It is crucial for us to find and cultivate multiple channels of communication with you to create a strong partnership on behalf of all your children in the Online School. You can participate in your child's education in the following ways.

Volunteering in the Classroom

We would like to give you the opportunity to volunteer, watch, and/or participate in your child's classroom because of the unique features of the online instruction. We value the participation and involvement of parents. We always appreciate your help in the classroom!

For us to coordinate and support your participation and volunteering in the classroom, kindly complete the Google Form linked below. We will contact you to coordinate your involvement.

OLS - Parent Volunteer Google Form

Getting in touch with teachers

Teachers can be reached via email and Google Voice and text. Teachers will get back to you within 24 hours. If a message is sent on Friday, staff will get back to you on Monday.

Please let us know if you need your child’s email account or their Google Voice number.

Requesting information about your child’s academic progress, formative assessment results, and other topics of interest or concerns.

• Please keep in mind that you may always get in touch with your child's teacher to find out more about their education, development, and formative evaluations.

• The results of the spring and winter HMH (Math Growth Measure) and FAST (Formative Assessment System for Teachers) literacy assessments are now available for teachers to share with you.

• To meet the requirements and ability levels of their pupils, teachers will organize their lessons and form small groups. Regarding the interventions your kid's teacher will use to support your child and how you may work with them, please speak with your teacher.

Sincerely,

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

New newsletter for February and March: 2/20/25 - 3/22/25 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!

Hello 3rd Grade Families,

Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Best,

Ms. Moua

Please feel free to reach out to me via email: baokou.moua@spps.org

Dear 4th Grade Families,

4th graders began a new writing project where they will incorporate dialogue and practice using descriptive vocabulary in Problem-Solution fictional stories. This project will last through next week so please ask your child to share their story with you at home!

We are now doing the majority of our math work directly in the HMH Ed site which students sign in to through Clever. HMH gives students feedback as they work so that they know if they’re on the right track or not! It also allows them to work ahead at their own pace. Please begin checking their HMH assignments regularly in addition to their Seesaw work.

Families are invited to our Regions Research Publishing Party on Friday February 21st at 1pm! Students will present their multimedia research projects that they spent almost one month working on in Social Studies, Writing and Innovations! Please feel free to watch your child present that day!

Please contact me any time:

612-314-9961

michelle.smith2@stpaul.k12.mn.us

Hello 5th grade families!

This week students wrapped up a unit on adding and subtracting fractions and are

moving on to multiplying fractions. We will be going on your first in person field trip on

Thursday, March 6th. Students who are not attending will have to login and complete the

independent work to be counted present.

Students are going to be starting a poetry unit soon - this is a really fun unit to participate in

as a family - I hope that you can join in and help write!

Please check every Friday for what work is still in student’s to do folders or draft folders.

These should be empty if students are doing everything they need to do.

Office hours are from 2:30 - 3pm on Thursdays and students can get help with anything they need.

Continue to reach out with any questions! Thank you!

Ms. E

jackelyn.doyle@spps.org

‪(651) 456-8606‬

Kelly Jenson

Kelly.Jenson@spps.org

‪(651) 764-8082‬

This week the Kindergartners have been learning about Alma Woodsey Thomas and they created their own works of art inspired by her unique painting style. The third grade artists looked at works of art by Faith Ringgold and they created pictures of their own neighborhoods and self portraits of themselves flying over their cityscapes.

Ms. Haug

jenna.haug@stpaul.k12.mn.us

612-568-5355

It has been a joy teaching PE Class this year to the Online Elementary School! The students are a joy to have! This week we had the Kindergartners and the 3rd Graders in 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 2nd Graders, and the 5th Graders in 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 February: 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.

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.

We often don’t think about the amount of added sugar that is put into our drinks. Remember that companies use a lot of different names for added sugar (dextrose, corn syrup, etc.). It is also important to look at the serving size when factoring in how much sugar you are consuming. Companies will often have more than one serving size listed on the label, even though they know most people will drink the entire bottle.

Here is a link to the Center for Disease Control’s website, Rethink Your Drink

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.

RAMSEY COUNTY

• Saint Paul Eastside Payne Avenue – Salvation Army - Coats for Kids

Address: 1019 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130, Phone: (651)776-2653

Serves: Residents in the area bounded by County Road B on the north; Burlington Northern Railroad tracks and Grove Street on the south and west; English Street and Johnson Parkway on the east

• Saint Paul West 7th - Salvation Army - Coats for Kids

Address: 401 West 7th Street Saint Paul, MN 55102, Phone: (651)224-4316. Call for an appointment for coats. Items will vary based on locations and availability. Visit a Twin Cities Salvation Army location during regular business hours for winter apparel.

If any additional needs, please reach out to Kim Stout our school social worker (651)401-5595 or kim.stout@spps.org

A reminder to families that SPPS Online has partnered with EveryMeal. You can pick up a bag of food with shelf staples on Fridays at Como Park Elementary between 11:00-2:00 at the small parking lot entrance of Door 6. This is available every Friday we have school.

Families can fill out this survey at any time to be included. There are no requirements that need to be met. Food is available to all families. Bags will not be available other days of the week unless there is an appointment scheduled with an SPPS Online staff member. Below are photos and a list of items typically available in each bag.

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. ‬

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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.

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