Spring Lake Park High School
Panther Families,
It was a fun Homecoming Week across the high school! Our Senior Girls retained their Powderpuff Championship over the Junior Girls. Wow, we have some really fast girls. Girls Flag Football has also really developed the overall level of play in Powderpuff, which made for an exciting game.
The Homecoming football game was full of Panther pride, and it was fun to watch Panther Nation celebrate a win. There are some beautiful pictures of the crowd of students. I also want to take a moment to acknowledge our football players who wore pink in honor of those impacted by cancer and as a part of our Tackle Cancer efforts.
We hosted our Homecoming Dance to end the week on Saturday. It was a great evening filled with music, dancing, and fun for our students. It’s always enjoyable to see students connect with friends, celebrate, and create memories that can last well beyond high school.
Fall Conferences are coming up. We look forward to connecting with families about how your student is doing and how we can continue to support their success.
- Wednesday, October 14: 8 -10 a.m. - Drop-in conferences | 10 – 11 a.m. Scheduled conferences
- Thursday, October 22: 4 – 7 p.m. – Drop-in conferences | 7 – 8 p.m. Scheduled conferences
See the Upcoming Events section below for the information to sign up if you prefer a scheduled conference.
In today’s newsletter, there also is some background on the school funding question every Minnesotan will see on their ballot this fall. The question asks Minnesotans to vote on changes in how money in the Permanent School Fund is distributed. If approved, the change would provide additional funding to public school districts, including ours. It would not increase taxes. Please take a moment to learn more.
Finally – remember that next week is a short week for our students. There is no school for students on Thursday, October 8 or Friday, October 9. Our staff will be participating in professional learning on these two days and preparing for conferences.
Proud to be a Panther,
Megan Jahnke
Principal
Need to report an absence?
Call your school's attendance line, 763-600-5109 OR
Report an absence through Campus Parent Portal
Log in to Campus Parent Portal
On the main menu (on the left), click on MORE
Click on ABSENT REQUEST
Check the box by your student’s name.
Complete the form.
Select the Absent Type and Start Date and End Date and the number of days your student will be absent.
Enter Comments to inform the school office of any details.
Click SUBMIT
Get required immunizations before October 31
Immunizations must be up to date by October 31, or students must, by law, be excluded from school and all school-sponsored activities. Staff members in the health office are reaching out to notify students and families of missing vaccines and/or exemption forms.
Families may sign up for any school required vaccines at the SLP hosted Immunization Clinic on October 26 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at the District Services Center. This event is open to all students. It is free for those who qualify and insurance is also accepted. Register for the Student Vaccination Event.
Vaccines include:
- Covid-19
- Influenza
- Hib
- Meningococcal
- DTaP
- Tdap
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- MMR
- Polio
- Varicella
Upcoming parent group meetings - New groups forming
In addition to school-based Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs), there are several districtwide family engagement groups that meet regularly throughout the year and are facilitated by school staff and parents/guardians in partnership. Each group has its own unique goals and structure; however, all share the common purpose of building a sense of trust and community while partnering in support of Spring Lake Park Schools students.
Somali/African Immigrant Parent Group - Initial Planning Meeting (New group)
Tuesday, October 6, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Spring Lake Park District Services Center, 1415 81st Avenue NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
This group is designed for Somali/African Immigrant families to have opportunities to learn about one another’s cultures and lived experiences. The group will work to foster authentic relationships and dialogue and bridge connections among home, school, and community to support learning. The group is open to all.
Please let us know if you are coming using this RSVP form. Dinner will be provided.
- Contact: Nadifo Ali (Somali) email: nali3@district16.org
African American Parent Group - Initial Planning Meeting (New group)
Tuesday, October 13, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Westwood Intermediate and Middle School - Den, 711 91st Avenue NE, Blaine, MN 55434
This group is designed for African American/Black-identifying families to have opportunities to learn about one another’s cultures and lived experiences. This group will work to foster authentic relationships and dialogue and bridge connections among home, school, and community to support learning. The group is open to all.
- Please let us know if you are coming using this RSVP form. Dinner will be provided.
- Contact: Diondre Green and Dorothy Williams (African American) email: dgreen@district16.org
Grupo de habla Hispana de SLP
¡Te invitamos al grupo de padres y personal hispanohablantes de Spring Lake Park! Un espacio para crear comunidad, compartir ideas, resolver dudas y apoyarnos durante el año escolar. ¡Todas las familias son bienvendias! Familias con estudiantes de Pre-K a 12 grado Nos reunimos 2 veces al mes, en persona o en línea, con horarios de mañana y tarde. En reuniones presenciales ofrecemos cena y cuidado de niños.
- ¡Comunícate con nosotros para conocer nuestras próximas actividades at hispanohablante@district16.org or 763-600-5618.
Native American Parent Group
Wednesday, October 7, 5-6:30 p.m. at Woodcrest Spanish Immersion, 880 Osborne Road NE, Fridley, MN 55432. Dinner is provided.
Any family in the district who self-identifies as Native American is welcome to take part in this group which builds community while advising school staff on how best to serve Native students throughout the district. Committee meetings also include opportunities for families to explore important aspects of Native cultures, traditions and histories.
- Contact: Autumn Person (White Earth Ojibwe) email: APerso@District16.org
Statewide School Funding on the Ballot This Fall; No New Taxes
Minnesota voters will decide this fall whether to change how money from the state’s Permanent School Fund is distributed to public schools. If approved, the change would provide additional funding to public school districts, including Spring Lake Park Schools. It would not increase taxes.
The proposed amendment would change how the annual distribution from the fund is calculated. If the amendment passes, Spring Lake Park Schools is expected to receive about $33 more per student, or approximately $200,000. Leaving the question blank has the same effect as voting No. Learn more about the Permanent School Fund ballot question.
