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FALL 2022 FIRST WEEKS FOCUS
Knowing each student by name, strength, interest and need is on full display across schools, grade levels and classrooms
STRENGTHENING STUDENT SUPPORTS
A system of supports is in place in all of our schools to support students’ academic, social, emotional and behavior development and needs
BUILDING THE FUTURE
A house is rising in the parking lot of Spring Lake Park High School, courtesy of 40+ students in the new Construction Trades course
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Get frequent updates by following our Spring Lake Park Schools accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr social media channels! Here’s just a few highlights to show what the community has been engaging with recently. Yay for the first day of the 2022-2023 school year! Students literally ran back into buildings for an exciting start. Check out the first day of school photos on our Flickr album: Photos: https://flic. kr/s/aHBqjA63PX
FIRST WEEKS FOCUS
STRENGTHENING STUDENT SUPPORTS
BUILDING THE FUTURE
The first day challenge was set. Make a name tag that can hold a pencil, stand on its own, and, of course, has your name. The first and second graders were more than up for it. The creativity, and teamwork, flowed. Names were written with each letter a different color. One name tag boldly declared, “I LIKE SHARKS.” Pencils were tucked in with chenille stems. Requirements met.
After two years of pandemic, addressing academic gaps and supporting students’ development and well-being are top of mind. The Spring Lake Park Schools Learning and Innovation team has worked to strengthen and clarify a full continuum of supports for academic and social, emotional, and behavioral growth and development. To create a more integrated approach, the team has brought curriculum and instruction together with special education and student services.
A house is rising in the parking lot of Spring Lake Park High School. More than 40 students in the new Construction Trades course are spending a few hours a day on the real-world, hands-on learning experience. Next spring, a completed one-level, two-bedroom home will be moved into our community.
The “knowing each student by name” part of Spring Lake Park Schools’ vision was on full display across schools, grade levels and classrooms. Fifth graders were making iMovies about the “top 5 things to know about me” and “I” poems to display in the hall. High school classes were playing name games. These first moments, days and weeks of school set the tone for the year to come. After two years of disrupted, pandemic learning, even more intentional efforts to build relationships and create community have been a top priority as a new year of learning begins. Read more about the first days and weeks of school and browse the photo album online.
“Unfortunately, academics and social, emotional and behavioral development and support have traditionally been separate focus areas in education,” says Hope Rahn, executive director of Learning and Innovation. “These aspects aren’t separate in kids. Each child has a unique combination of needs and strengths that we want and need to better support.” On both the academic side of the continuum and the social, emotional and behavioral side, there is a core set of instructional practices that all students experience. For students who show a need, there are also targeted, small group services as well as individual supports. Learn more about the core, targeted and individual supports online.
Thanks to those in the community who came by to “Start Your Engines” with the Panther Foundation and Community Education on September 10. Attendees enjoyed a parking lot display of big trucks, food trucks and automobiles!
High school teacher Scott Wicklund is leading the year-long project. He will be helped by many experts in the field through on-site work, tours and learning at local businesses.
The staff makes it all possible! An abundance of planning kicks off in August before school starts, and then that collective teamwork continues all year long. Some are even hitting major milestones of 20, 30 and even 40 years of service to our schools.
The goal is to expose students to different options in the trades and have some fun while also helping them find a potential career path after graduation. The Construction Trades course is part of the Technology, Engineering and Design Pathway. It will also include elements from our other two pathways at Spring Lake Park High School.
Fans packed Panther Stadium for the homecoming game on Friday, September 30 to show their Panther Pride! The high school held a pep rally to kick off the weekend of fun:
This project is sponsored by local business owner Jeremy LaBeau and the Installed Building Products Foundation. The Foundation provides young people with the skills and tools needed to get involved in the trades. Read more about the project and view progress photos online.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY “LIVE ON 65” PERFORMANCE SERIES
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The Live on 65 Performance Series is bringing world-class entertainment to the Fine Arts Center of Spring Lake Park High School. Through the generous sponsorship of the Spring Lake Park Lion’s Club, we are pleased to offer tickets that are affordable for the whole family. Purchase tickets online for one or all four of the Live on 65 performances in October 2022, January 2023, April 2023 and May 2023.
Award-winning theater returns with an entertaining line-up for the 2022-2023 season. Visit the online ticket office for all of this season’s details and buy tickets for the fall shows:
SPRINGLAKEPARKSCHOOLS.ORG/CE-REGISTER The entire community is invited to watch some of the greatest Hollywood classics on the big screen at the Spring Lake Park High School Fine Arts Center this fall! Doors open at 10:45 a.m., movie starts at 11:00 a.m. Registration is required. • October 29: Frankenstein (1931) • November 12: The Maltese Falcon (1941) • December 3: Swing Time (1936)
PICKLEBALL AND WALKING CLUB SPRINGLAKEPARKSCHOOLS.ORG/CE-REGISTER While it’s getting colder outside, you can still enjoy staying active indoors! Pickleball Open Gym and Indoor Walking Club are for adults ages 18+. Register on the Community Education website or call 763-600-5050.
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16 YEARS IN A ROW OF EARNING NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR OUR FINANCIAL REPORTING
116 STUDENTS ARE IN THE NEW TRADES AND CONSTRUCTION COURSES AT THE HIGH SCHOOL
8.5 MILES IS THE LENGTH OF OUR DISTRICT FROM NORTH TO SOUTH
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In this issue of SLP Experience, you can learn more about the first days and weeks of school. Our staff have turned our vision to action as they have purposefully taken steps to get to know each student by name, strength, interest and need. No matter the age of the student, the investment our teachers make now in knowing each student and creating a sense of community and belonging in our classrooms, sets the foundations for the learning to come. Coming into the year, we share a community focus on pandemic recovery. Academic gaps, social development and mental health concerns have been ever present in media reports and are top of mind. Our district staff, principals, and teachers are focused on meeting the needs of each child, further strengthening a full continuum of academic and social, emotional and behavior supports. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to learn more about what we are doing to support student learning and well-being. Finally, in the spirit of beginnings, you may notice a structure starting to rise from the Spring Lake Park High School parking lot off 81st Ave. This is where students in our new construction trades course are building a single-family home that will move into our community next summer. It’s the latest example of community partnership and how our career and college pathways are preparing students for their futures. New beginnings don’t just happen. They are often the result of a tremendous amount of work and support. Thank you for your support of our schools and helping make new beginnings, like this school year, possible. I look forward to cheering on our Panthers throughout the year with you! Thank you,
Jeff Ronneberg, Ed.D Superintendent, Spring Lake Park Schools
MARIA HORST
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I am SLP Panther Proud because I get to choose how I want to learn – I select which classes to take and which clubs to join in order to maximize my opportunities here. As I’ve gone through my own journey at Spring Lake Park High School, I’ve become more sure of myself and more in control of my own education. The staff and administrators have become my mentors and I feel that they really believe in me.
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To our community: This fall has been so fun. After several years impacted by pandemic, our collective energy – students, staff, families and community – has been directly refocused on learning.
Peter and the Starcatcher (October 28-29, November 4-5) Snowy Off-White and the 8 Little Dudes (December 1-2) Einstein’s Brains (December 9-10)
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The 2022-2023 school year is underway, though you can still join us! From paraprofessionals and custodians to nutrition services and substitute teachers, there are several locations and schedule options. Come work here and make an impact on students and your community. Competitive benefits and retirement package.
Now is the time to explore interests, discover passions, learn a new skill and connect with others within our Panther community. Browse youth, family or adult programs that range from child care and arts/sciences to sports and recreation. Enjoy live performances from our theater students or purchase affordable Live on 65 tickets for an immersive musical experience.
Athletics and activities are happening year-round and spectators are welcomed to visit our facilities to cheer on and support our Panthers! Whether it’s a competition or a performance, you won’t want to miss the impressive talents of our students and the chance to build Panther Pride in our community.