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Thank You!
It’s hard to believe we have almost reached the end of what has been the most unpredictable, disrupted, emotional, all-encompassing school year of my and, I’m willing to bet, all of your careers in education. There is a lot of work ahead of us. But for now, it is time to pause, reflect and, most important of all, to say thank you.
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Action Items require a response or action due to law, policy, procedure, board action or other requirement; or voluntary but crucial actions such as grant opportunities. To submit an Action Item for The Bridge, click the Add button below.
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COVID-19 Guidance for Summer Programs
The following COVID-19 prevention guidelines that will be in place for Summer Learning Programs, Discovery Club, Crossroads and other SPPS summer programs beginning Monday, June 14.
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June 6 Heat Advisory Message
This evening, families will receive a phone call about the hot weather. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Twin Cities through 6 p.m. Tuesday, and high temperatures in the 90s are expected later into the week.
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Please Complete This Survey from the Office of School Support
The Office of School Support is seeking your input as we plan the Fall return to school. All responses are anonymous and will only be compiled for aggregate data.
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June 2021 Important Information from Payroll & Benefits
As the school year wraps up, Payroll & Benefits would like to provide you with information that is relevant this time of year. Please refer to the payroll website for the payroll schedule and work year schedule that show when to expect summer paychecks, and typical “return to work” dates for various employee groups.
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SPPS Face Covering Update - June 3, 2021
Face coverings are still required indoors for all students, staff and visitors who are medically able to wear them through the end of the school year.
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Department News and Announcements include general department news, voluntary staff development or training opportunities, surveys, award nominations or other opportunities to volunteer or get involved. To submit an item to be included in the Department News section of The Bridge, click the Add button below.
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Summer Reading & Learning Opportunities for Students
The Library Services department has compiled a robust list of reading and learning opportunities to keep students engaged in literacy activities this summer.
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June Indian Education Program Newsletter
SPPS Indian Education Program senior recognition, retirement and a special American Indian Parent Advisory Committee meeting, read about these and more in the June SPPS Indian Education Program newsletter.
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Health Start Clinics Open for Summer
Health Start Clinics at Gordon Parks, Washington Tech and Harding High School will be open this summer.
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Summer Spark at Saint Paul Public Library
Summer Spark is Saint Paul Public Library's summer learning and reading program. Youth ages 0-18 can stay active and read for fun all summer with outdoor and virtual events, reading challenges and book giveaways.
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Summer Meal Service Reminders
For details on pickup locations and delivery registration, visit spps.org/summermeals and let your students and families know.
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Kudos include employee awards, presentations, new degrees and retirement announcements for staff with more than 20 years of service to SPPS; student awards, accomplishments and other recognitions; school-specific news items. To submit an item to be included in the Kudos section of The Bridge, click the Add button below.
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Education Minnesota Celebrates Two SPPS Educators
On May 20, Education Minnesota held a virtual ceremony to celebrate its 2020 and 2021 award winners.
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Dayton's Bluff Counselor Featured in ASCA Magazine
The American School Counselor Association featured Dayton's Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary counselor Ben Herman in the May/June issue of School Counselor magazine.
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Harding Senior Creates Milk Carton Holder for Students Who Need It
Orion Vang, an elementary student at The Heights Community School, is unable to open his milk, cereal or fruit cup on his own because he has limited use of one of his arms. His teacher, Debra Godfrey, approached Jamie Thompson, a physics teacher and creator of the Harding High School Makerspace, to find a solution.
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Salma Hussein, Assistant Principal at Central High School, is a 2021 Bush Fellow
The Bush Foundation announced its 2021 Bush Fellowship recipients, and Central High School Assistant Principal Salma Hussein is one of the 24 fellows selected from 538 applicants.
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American Indian Magnet School Artists' Work on Display
Students and faculty from AIMS have impressive artwork on public display.
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Ecolab Applications Due TUESDAY!
One final reminder that Ecolab applications are due Tuesday, June 1, by 6 p.m.
