780 Wheelock Pkwy Co

St. Paul, MN 55117

Enter through Door #6 and come to room 1001.

It is critical that all families complete an Application for Education Benefits each school year. These applications determine how much funding your child’s school receives for educational programs and supports. Additionally, eligible families can qualify for other benefits. Paper applications are available at school or can be completed online at schoolcafe.com/spps.

Dear OES Parents,

Classroom teachers are now ready for conferences. They will share what your children are learning and what areas some may need some support.

You may have already received an invitation to access calendly to schedule your conference time. If this is not the case, please contact your child's teacher right away. We really want to see you there.

Please, feel free to attend this meeting with some questions for your child's teacher. Ask teachers for other engaging activities or ideas that your kid could engage in to learn or reinforce what they are learning in class.

Let's make sure this conference is more of a discussion or a conversation than a speech. We are here to work together. Let's talk about what the needs of the students are and how we can support them for personal and academic success.

Please check your email account frequently to learn more about the upcoming OES Parent-Teacher conferences.

Conferences:

Thursday, November 7th PM, 4:30 pm- 8:00 pm

Friday, November 8th, 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Sincerely,

John Osorio

Assistant Principal

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

A health educator from Family Tree Clinic will be coming to the 4th grade classroom on November 18 and the 5th grade classroom on November 11 to discuss puberty and students’ changing bodies. This presentation covers Health Curriculum Standards and allows students to ask questions of experts in this topic. Please review the attachments that Family Tree Clinic has provided us and let us know if you have any other questions. You only need to return the letter if you DO NOT want your child to receive the presentation.

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: 651-774-4707

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

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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!

Welcome to 3rd grade! I will be the substitute teacher while Ms. Moua is out. I look forward to learning with your students! You can email me at: lkoelfgen-faust.toc@spps.org

4th graders are writing opinion essays on a topic of their choice using facts to support each reason for their opinion. They are engaging in a variety of writing activities in order to practice every step of the writing process including brainstorming, pre-writing, writer’s circles and revising/editing.

In math, we are practicing various mental math strategies like multiplying numbers in different orders, using expanded form and basic facts to multiply and using multiples of 10, 100 and 1,000. We also practice close reading strategies on work problems such as identifying vocabulary and highlighting the key details and questions.

We are also learning about reading different kinds of maps and finding map coordinates using latitude and longitude. This Geography unit will last well into November. Try looking at some fun locations together on Google Earth at home!

Students are compiling examples of their best work in a slideshow for conferences. I encourage you to bring your child to conferences so that they can share what they are most proud of. They’ve been working very hard!

Please contact me any time:

612-314-9961

michelle.smith2@stpaul.k12.mn.us

Hello 5th grade families!

We will be having our Family Tree puberty presentation on Monday, November 11th. If you choose NOT to have your child participate in this health presentation, email, text, or call me please. Your permission to participate is otherwise assumed.

In math we are finishing up our unit on evaluating numerical expressions (please ask your student what this means! We have worked VERY hard on our vocabulary!)

Students have been working on self confidence and identifying fuerte and piano tones in music.

For literacy, students have been working in their reading groups, learning about idioms, similes, and metaphors. They are finishing up their work on retelling their tall tale that they have been studying. Some students are even telling stories from their culture!

Conferences will be next week on Tuesday and Thursday evening and then Friday day time. If you have not signed up yet, please use THIS LINK to do so.

Ms. E

jackelyn.doyle@spps.org

‪(651) 456-8606‬

This week in 4th grade we have continued to learn about Longitude and Latitude. Students used Apple maps to locate their absolute and relative locations.

First Grade students reset their passwords for the fall password reset, we discuss patterns and pumpkins.

If you have any question please contact Kelly Jenson.

Kelly.Jenson@spps.org

(651) 764-8082‬

Welcome to week 9! This week Kindergarten artists are learning about the changing seasons and studying details in leaves. We created our own leaf or nature inspired letter art. Also, we read the book Going On a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger and created our own squirrel drawings with leaves.

Third grade artists are using their critical thinking skills with VTS, Visual Thinking Strategies, as they look at and share ideas about various works of art that depict different seasons. After class discussion on the professional works of art the third grade artists created their own tree art thinking about proportion, texture and emphasis.

Ms. Haug

jenna.haug@stpaul.k12.mn.us

612-568-5355

This week in PE the Kindergarteners and 3rd graders have been doing different exercises and movements in fun ways! This upcoming week I will have 2nd graders and 5th graders again where we will continue working on improving our fitness levels (muscular endurance/strength, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility).. The hope is to get the students as much activity as possible during the times that we have them. We are also learning skills and movement patterns to improve coordination, and balance.

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

Check out what we are doing in Science in this Newsletter

Check out our Science video here: Science Presentation

Contact me:

Dr. Magalenn Cotton

magalenn.cotton@spps.org

612-615-2145

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 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 November: Zallaps' New Class Newsletter

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. For the next few weeks in our classroom counseling lessons, students will be learning about community and skills to help them be successful learners in school.

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.

Did you know that there are over 470,000 children that have been diagnosed with epilepsy and seizures in the United States? A seizure happens when the electrical part of a person’s brain is overloaded. This can cause loss of consciousness, convulsions (whole body shaking), confusion, brief periods of staring, a sudden feeling of fear or panic or uncontrolled shaking of an arm or leg. A person is diagnosed with epilepsy when they have more than 1 seizure without a direct medical cause or are at increased risk for having multiple seizures.

Source: Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota Brochure, Raising a Child with Epilepsy Brochure

Contact Nurse Jenny if you want more information on immunizations or any other health related topic at 651-419-1219 or Jennifer.martineau@spps.org.

Check out this link for a list of family resources.

Union Gospel annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution REGISTER HERE.

Registration is required to receive a grocery bag. Provide your name, email and zip code.

Sign up for a pickup time. Pickup will be on the Monday before Thanksgiving (11/25). Tickets and correlating time slots will be available on a first-come/first-serve basis. If you do not see any available spots, that means our registration has been filled out, and we are not able to give you a ticket for a Thanksgiving grocery bag and turkey.

Print your ticket with QR code. You will receive your tickets via email. Each ticket will have a specific QR code which we will scan upon your arrival. You must have a printed or digital copy of your ticket to pick up. We will not be able to give groceries to anyone without a ticket.

Salvation Army Toy Shop: Registration beginning November 1st. You can register online at: saangeltree.org. Email required for registration. Each child may only be registered once, you may call 651-746-3595. Monday-Friday 9am-4pm. Limited spots available.

PRISM: Holiday Toy Shoppe. For more information and registration https://prismmpls.org/events/holiday-toy-shoppe/

Christmas Toy Giveaway: North Anoka County (Andover, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Bethel, Blaine, Burns, Cedar, Circle Pines, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Ramsey, St. Francis, Stacey, and Wyoming) Register online starting October 1st https://www.christmascommittee.com/application-instructions/ . For more information https://www.christmascommittee.com/application-instructions/

Visit the Neighborhood House for winter gear for children and adults. Monday - Friday, Starting October 28th, 9:30-12pm & 1- 3:30PM, Wellstone Center 179 Robie St. E. Saint Paul, MN 55105. For more information call 651-789-3602

Restoring Home Parent Line is a parent leadership development and coaching program to repair and restore parent/child relationships powered by The Katallasso Group. The Katallasso Group is the home of Restorative Family Mediation™ & Restorative Leadership™.

Call : 651-393-2964.

Please Email: thekatallassogroup@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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

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. ‬

Dear Parents,

Please spend some time talking to your kids about the Home-School Compact's Shared Responsibilities. Making sure that parents, instructors, and children are cooperating is our top priority. Each of us has a role to play in your child's academic achievement. We become more conscious of the behaviors we must follow in order to succeed after we have talked about and learnt about our responsibilities.

Please talk about the duties outlined in the Home-School Campact that you and your kid have.

During the next conferences, classroom teachers will discuss the Shared Responsibilities listed in the Home-School Compact for Student Achievement.

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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