SLP Experience - Summer 2023

XPERIENCE

SPRING LAKE PARK SCHOOLS

SUMMER 2023

IN CONCLUSION...

Time to reflect on the year and the continued work to advance the district’s vision and strategic plan

CLASS OF 2023

Students of the Class of 2023 have been an invaluable part of our Panther community and we wish them well as they pursue future plans

CONSTRUCTION TRADES HOUSE

More than 40 students helped to complete the constuction of a new 2-bedroom, 2-bath house

SPRING ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES

Panthers experienced success this spring as the athletic and activity season came to a close

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FEATURE STORIES SUMMER 2023 IN CONCLUSION...

The Class of 2023 has received their diplomas. Kindergarteners are officially first graders and summer break has officially begun. It’s time to reflect on the year and the work Spring Lake Park Schools continued to advance aligned to the district’s vision and strategic plan. Read more about 2022-2023 initiatives and our many district-wide accomplishments online.

SPRING ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHTS

Jake Birdwell is the AAA State Golf Champion.

Trap Team took 1st in the state tournament.

Nine track & field athletes made it to the state tournament.

Six adapted bowlers competed in the state tournament. The One-Act play theater production took 1st in Section 4A finals and advanced to state for the first time ever. Find more athletics and activities highlights online.

CLASS OF 2023

It’s a bittersweet time each year when we say goodbye (for now) to the Spring Lake Park High School Class of 2023. These students have been an invaluable part of our Panther community and we’re cheering them on as they pursue further education, a career or trade, take a role with the military or do something else altogether. Read about their future plans, favorite experiences, accomplishments and what makes them Panther Proud online.

CONSTRUCTION TRADES HOUSE IS COMPLETE

Students, families and staff gathered as the first official guests in front of the brand new 2-bedroom, 2-bath house in Spring Lake Park High School’s parking lot. More than 40 students in the Construction Trades course spent most of the school year learning through the hands-on experience of building a single-family house. Read more and watch a video tour of the house online.

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Springtime means field trips! There’s nothing more exciting on a sunny morning than a school bus waiting with its door open, a bag lunch, and hours with friends on a learning adventure ahead.

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It’s always a special day when the Class of 2023 is gifted their yard signs thanks to the support of the Panther Foundation! A show of school pride and celebrating end of the school year accomplishments!

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As a learning community, we recognize and honor this year’s retirees. We thank them for their tremendous contributions to our students and wish them well in retirement!

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An SLP favorite tradition: 4th Grade Track & Field Day! Students from all elementaries join together at Panther Stadium for a day of fun before they convene at Westwood as fifth graders.

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SLP Experience is a print and electronic publication produced several times each year that offers a look into life at Spring Lake Park Schools across school buildings and grade levels. This school experience is defined by knowing each child by name, strength, interest and need in order to foster personalized learning experiences that develop academic and life skills and prepare students for their unique futures.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY

LIVE ON 65: 2023-2024 SEASON SPRINGLAKEPARKSCHOOLS.ORG/LIVEON65

It’s an entertaining and diverse line-up for the next season of Live on 65! Presale tickets are available now so you can buy for all the shows early and save. Visit online or call 763-600-5050.

• Friday, October 6: 7,000 MILES TO BROADWAY

• Thursday, December 7: AFTER HOURS BIG BAND (HOLIDAY SHOW)

• Thursday, February 8: C. WILLI MYLES COMEDY

• Monday, May 13: B2WINS DUO CONCERT

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT

Spring Lake Park High School seniors were awarded more than $72,000 in scholarships thanks to the support of many individuals and organizations in our community. Financially assisting our graduates makes it possible for them to pursue further education at 4-year colleges, 2-year colleges, technical colleges and trade schools. If you’d like to become a scholarship donor, please contact Spring Lake Park High School’s Student Support Services at 763-600-5130.

“START YOUR ENGINES” FREE OUTDOOR COMMUNITY EVENT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 | 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

IN THE SPRING LAKE PARK HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT

Everyone is invited to this family/community event featuring a variety of exhibits with engines – think big trucks, automobiles and recreational vehicles. Lunch from featured food trucks is available for purchase. We are accepting charitable bike donations for “Bike4Kids” at this event. A big thank you to the Panther Foundation and SLP Community Education for their co-sponsorship of this event.

“Start Your Engines” is for all ages, free to attend, and no registration is required - just show up and enjoy the kick-off to the 2023-2024 school year!

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE

NEXT STEPS

To our community:

The Class of 2023 stepped across the Roy Wilkins stage June 9. This is the highlight of each school year for me, getting to witness a sea of graduates – 412 strong this year – celebrate this life milestone surrounded by their families and the Spring Lake Park Schools staff who walked this journey with them. It is so gratifying to know that the colleagues I have the honor to work with have helped them discover who they are and prepared them for what’s ahead.

We will all be cheering this year’s graduates on as they take their next steps. Each graduate brings a unique story and future path. This is a class with varied interests, a diversity of experiences and backgrounds and so many exciting plans for the future. I invite you to get to know a few of them a little better in our feature on the Class of 2023.

We are committed to preparing students for all kinds of future paths. Our Career and College Pathways are second to none and growing. A visible symbol of this building for the future was the house 40 students in the Technology, Engineering and Design pathway built in the high school parking lot. Construction is now complete. Take a minute to learn more about the project and take a video tour.

BY THE NUMBERS

125+ CERTIFICATIONS EARNED FOR OPPORTUNITIES IN EMERGENCY CARE

44 COMMUNITY ED SUMMER SPARK CAMPS

412 GRADUATES

$ 72 K

WORTH OF SCHOLARSHIPS

OVER 125 OEC STUDENTS EARNED CERTIFICATIONS THIS YEAR TO WORK IN THE MEDICAL FIELD

7 STEM CAMPS, 11 ART CAMPS, AND 26 ATHLETIC CAMPS AND CLINICS WILL BE ENJOYED BY STUDENTS THIS SUMMER

412 STUDENTS GRADUATED IN THE SPRING LAKE PARK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2023

OVER $72,000 WORTH OF SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED BY THE COMMUNITY TO GRADUATES

ANTHONY PHILAVANH SLPHS JUNIOR

As a little kid, I was always watching YouTube videos and playing games – basically learning how the internet works. It’s equal parts complicated and intriguing, which is why computer science is a good fit for me. I chose the Technology, Engineering & Design pathway because of the many different things that I could use it for. Cyber security...IT... software engineering. It all ties into computer science and a major I might explore in college. “

Each year, we report on our progress through projects such as Career and College Pathways in our annual District Operational Plan. You can always find more about the steps we are taking to create engaged and enthusiastic learners, responsibly use our resources and strengthen community connections on our website under Discover, Our Strategic Plan.

Much like the house our students built this year, the construction of this school year is complete. Spring athletics and activities have wound down and Panthers everywhere are catching their breath. As we step into summer, we are hard at work preparing for next year.

We’ll kick off a new year September 5. In the meantime, I hope to see you at a summer event or activity soon.

Thank you,

Jeff Ronneberg, Ed.D Superintendent Spring Lake Park Schools

SCHOOL BOARD

Tony Easter, Chairperson

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ABOUT US

At Spring Lake Park Schools, we serve more than 6,200 students from Blaine, Fridley, Spring Lake Park and surrounding communities.

Hennen, Vice-Chairperson

Villella, Treasurer

Melody

John

Skelly, Director

Stroebel, Director

Sarah Bowe, Parliamentarian

Marilynn Forsberg, Clerk

Our students are engaged in personalized learning experiences as they discover who they are as learners.

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SPECIAL THANKYOU

to our SLP Staff who continually showed up in a big way this school year. Each day you brought the energy and structure to help students learn, belong and thrive in our schools.

WANT TO CATCH UP ONLINE?

View the archive of past issues from this school year and read full stories online at SPRINGLAKEPARKSCHOOLS.ORG/EXPERIENCE

COME WORK WITH US

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We’re now hiring for a variety of roles for the 2023-2024 school year – from paraprofessionals and custodians to nutrition services and substitute teachers. Several locations and schedule options. Come work with us and make a difference.

Competitive benefits and retirement package.

ENROLL, REGISTER, REACH OUT

RENT A SPACE

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Spring Lake Park Schools district offices are open all summer long and a variety of different staff work throughout the summer months. If you have a question, want to enroll for next year or register for a class, feel free to stop by the District Services Center or contact us.

We always have a Panther ready to help you!

Planning an event and need a space?

We offer a variety of state-of-the-art facilities available for businesses and members of the community to use. Spaces include classrooms, conference rooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, a pool, theater space and more.

Visit the website to view what’s available and submit a request.