EXPO Family News

We will have Picture Day on Wednesday October 2nd. Picture Order Forms went home to families this past week. If you did not receive one or need another, please contact your child's classroom teacher.

We will not have school on Thursday this week. Teachers/Staff will be engaged in a Professional Development Day. School will resume on Friday October 4th!

Is your family ready to sport some EXPO gear?

Starting today, the EXPO Council of Parents and Teachers will be holding an online sale of EXPO t-shirts, hoodies, and hats for children and adults. The online sale offers more sizing and color options to choose from and an EXPO sweatshirt or hat makes a great gift for students!

Click below for options and pricing and be sure to get your order in by 10/16/24. All items will be delivered to EXPO and distributed to students (to help keep shipping costs to a minimum).

Thanks for supporting your Expo community!

Expo Elementary Online Store

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• If your child has a fever of 100°F or more, keep them home for 24 hours after their temperature returns to normal without using fever- reducing medication
• If your child has vomited the night before or in the morning, keep them home for 24 hours following the last episode
  

• If your child has diarrhea, is uncomfortable due to abdominal cramping the night before or in the morning on school days, keep them home for 24 hours following the last episode
  

• If your child has a rash from an unknown or infectious cause, check with a health care provider before sending them to school
  

ILLNESS AT SCHOOL

• If your child becomes ill at school and needs to go home, the health office staff will contact a parent/guardian.
• It is important for parents/guardians to pick up their sick student as soon as possible after receiving the phone call.
• Please provide current contact information and update the school with any changes
• It is important for parents/guardians to provide 1-2 emergency contacts that are will be called in the event parents/guardians cannot be reached

Join us in celebrating Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. We encourage all students and families to walk, bike, or roll to school that day if it is possible for you. Families who drive can park a few blocks away and walk the rest of the way to school to join in the fun. If you can’t walk or bike to school, consider celebrating with a family walk or bike ride after school!

Walking and biking to school can improve students’ performance in school, give them much needed daily exercise to boost physical and mental health, and help reduce air pollution and traffic congestion around schools. Here are some simple rules to share with your children for safe walking and biking in English, Spanish, Somali, Hmong and Karen.

The CogAT7 which tests student's cognitive abilities will be provided to all EXPO students in Kindergarten and in second grade, starting at the end of October. If your child is a grade 2 learner and has been previously identified, they will still take the CoGAT 7 assessment. A previously identified student will not lose their identified status regardless of their result.

A family may nominate their child to participate in the CoGAT 7 if they are currently in grade 1, 3, 4, or 5 if your child has not been identified. To nominate your child, you must email John Bjoraker at john.bjoraker@spps.org no later than Friday October 4, 2024.

Once we receive your nomination your child will complete a practice assessment in late October. We will be testing on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Wednesday, October 23. 2024, and Thursday, October 24, 2024. More information will follow from your child’s teacher.

What do you do at EXPO?

Teach 4th Grade

In your free time, what do you like to do?

In my free time I like go hiking, boating, or simply just be outdoors with my family!

What is your favorite TV Show/movie?

FRIENDS, The West Wing

What is something you like to do outside of school?

I love to be with my family, doing anything where we are together. I love going to a show (Wicked is my fave) and enjoy going to a fun restaurant. My family and I love to go on adventures and explore the world around us. I talk to my mother, brother, and sister every day :)

What are three awesome things about yourself?

I love doing jigsaw puzzles and/or scrapbooking.

What else should we know about you?

I am a proud graduate of SPPS and am on my 18th year teaching at EXPO. I live with my husband Brandon, our son James, and our fur daughter Mabel.

What do you do at EXPO?

Teach 3rd Grade

In your free time, what do you like to do?

Spend time with my family, watch my girls' sports games, and go to the cabin.

What is your favorite TV show?

True Crime Documentaries

What is something you like to do outside of school?

Mountain Bike, snowboard, wakeboard, hike, travel

What are three awesome things about yourself?

I love to try new things that challenge me, I love to laugh and be silly, I spend as much time outside as I can!

What is a unique talent you have?

Snowboarding

What else should we know about you?

I am forgetful, I struggle with all things technology, and I am great at seeing the bright side in most situations!

EXPO Community...we need your help. ALL students at EXPO want to go on field trips and have classroom experiences. But, we need to raise money in order for students to have these experiences for ALL students.

The spring fundraiser is the Silent Auction and is organized and run by EXPO parents just like you! The Auction will be held at Bad Weather Brewery on March 22, 2025. It is a great evening, supporting the students and teachers, while building community.

But...we NEED your help to make it a success. Volunteering for the silent auction involves many different roles utilizing different skillsets, (not just soliciting donations) and is a great way to support our EXP Community!

There will be a planning meeting within the next few weeks, so watch for additional information. Please reach out to Jenny Rixen (jennyrixen@gmail.com) if you are interested in helping in any way. We need you to make it successful. Thank you!

Council of Parents and Teachers Board Meeting-

Monday October 14, 2024

The Expo Council of Parents and Teachers is holding the October Board meeting on Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:00, on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/zhs-jywz-vhx

All are welcome and the Board is looking for new members! We want to hear your voice, perspective, and input to continue to grow EXPO. If you are interested in joining the board, please email: expobod@gmail.com

Minutes from our September Board Meeting:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1re4IwN6Qx8RNnS9J8LeBb9EsOEIv4mPSYM_7cMhZ5Bw/edit

October 2 : Picture Day

October 3 : No School

October 9 : Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day

October 17-18 : No School

October 25 : No School

Email: john.bjoraker@spps.org
Website: www.spps.org/EXPO
Location: 540 Warwick Street, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Phone: 651-290-8384