There will be no school on Friday, April 18th.

Dear OES Parents,

If you ever need to request transportation to attend meetings or a school event at Como Park Elementary School, please fill out this Google Form: Parent Request for Transportation and Childcare. We will contact you to make sure you are being picked up for the school meeting or event.

We are sorry to inform you that we do not have the means to provide you with childcare during the time of your visit.

Please complete this request 2-3 days before the meeting so we can arrange transportation.

Feel free to contact the OES Main Office at 651-325-2588. Please ask for Belinda Vang (belinda.vang@spps.org). You can also contact John Osorio (john.osorio@spps.org) at 651-744-6368

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

5th grade leaders are asking for individual photos of students to be added to the yearbook for for each classroom's page. We posted an activity in SeeSaw to get these photos. Families can also submit their student's photo to maki.love@spps.org. Student photos should only include the student, but can be a favorite photo you have taken from the last year.

District Art Celebration: PreK-12 Visual Art Showcase and Art Making Activities. Wednesday, April 16th. 6:00-8:00 P.M. At the Landmark Center, 75 W 5th St.

New newsletter for March-May: 3/25/25 - 5/3/25 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!

Dear 3rd Grade Families,

Have a safe and relaxing spring break.

Ms. Moua

612-564-9783

baokou.moua@spps.org

Dear 4th Grade Families,

Thank you to everyone who was able to participate in MCAs and our other learning activities this week! It was a joy to be with your kids in person!

In writing, we are doing our own research on a historical time period in order to write our own historical fiction stories. By the end of this week, students should have their research done for their setting and have 3 characters planned out. Your child should be able to explain how their historical time period will impact their characters and/or the problems they face in their story. Please talk to your child at home about this over the weekend! Next week, we will be working on our stories.

In math, students are learning to decompose fractions into addition equations and represent those numbers with visuals.

Next week, we will begin a unit about our neighbors in Canada, and students will be creating their own visual presentations based on their research. Keep a look out for my invite to our upcoming publishing parties!

Please contact me any time:

612-314-9961

michelle.smith2@stpaul.k12.mn.us

Hello 5th grade families!

This week was full of MCA testing - but it was so great to see so many students in person!

Students are starting a new unit of study where we are getting ready for our next in person field trip - Bdote. We will be learning about Dakota history here in St Paul as well as the sacred sites for the Dakota people. Students will be reading, researching, and writing about what they learn - make sure to ask them about it!

In math, students are working on dividing fractions and mixed numbers before we enter shapes and angles at the later part of the year.

Please be checking your student’s seesaw on Fridays, making sure there is nothing in their to do or draft folders.

Ms. E

jackelyn.doyle@spps.org

‪(651) 456-8606‬

Kindergarten worked on the yearbook photo on Monday. If your student has not submitted a photo please encourage them to post a photo for the OES yearbook.

3rd Grade MCA tested and we also worked on Farm Animals.

Kelly Jenson

Kelly.Jenson@spps.org

(651) 764-8082‬

2nd grade artists were learning about Illustrators. We created characters inspired by the artists we were learning about. We started with simple shapes and added details to turn our shapes into animal characters.

5th grade artists are learning about the art movement of Optical Illusions from the 1960’s. We created our own Optical Illusions.

Next week, April 16th 6:00-8:00, there will be an SPPS art event downtown St. Paul at the Landmark Center. A flyer with more information will be sent out to all families from the school. There will be student art from across the district on display and there will be lots of fun art activities for all ages. I hope to see you there!

Ms. Haug

jenna.haug@stpaul.k12.mn.us

612-568-5355

This week we had the Kindergartners and the 3rd Graders for PE class!We have been doing our workouts and fitness to improve our strength, endurance, balance, and coordination! I hope that you all have a joyful and restful Spring Break!! The week after Spring Break I will have the 2nd Graders and the 5th Graders for PE 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 March: 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.

ACCESS testing in person at Como Park Elementary School continues for OLS students in English Language Development. If you receive a call or text message from our team, please make sure to schedule your child to be tested before the March 21st deadline.

SPPS Board of Education Resolution

At the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, the Board of Education adopted a resolution that reiterates the rights of all children to access education and learning opportunities regardless of immigration status. The resolution is available on pages 117-118 of the February 18th Board Book..

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.

April 22 4:30-8pm @ St. Paul Police West District Station (389 Hamline Ave. N.)

SPPD is offering a car seat clinic. This is great for expecting parents, parents concerned their kids have outgrown their current seat, are in need of a booster, or grandparents who may be helping. The law changed in 2024, and many people are not aware that children now need to be in a booster longer. 60% of car seats are installed incorrectly so it is important to get them checked. Pre-registration Required: Email: sppd-carseatsafety@ci.stpaul.mn.us or call: 651-417-5625 (Source: District 10 Weekly Newsletter)

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.

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 once a month starting in March at Como Park Elementary between 11:00-1:30 at the small parking lot entrance of Door 6. Pick up will be the following days:

-April 25th

-May 16th

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. ‬

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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