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    Open Houses & Extended School Choice Deadline

    There is still time if you are applying to a different SPPS school for 2024-25. Visit spps.org/apply to find the right school for your student. Open houses are happening now and are a great opportunity to visit schools that interest you. Find dates and times at spps.org/openhouses. Complete an application by the extended Feb. 23 deadline for the best opportunity to get into the school of your choice.

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    Bilingual Seals Opportunity for Grades 10-12

    Students in grades 10-12 who speak more than one language are encouraged to take a Bilingual Seal assessment and receive recognition for their language skills. Assessments are available in 30 languages. Students who receive a qualifying score can earn up to 20 free college credits per language. Students can register using this form through Jan. 31, 2024. Learn more about Bilingual Seals at spps.org/languages.

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    Save the Date: Thinking College and Career Early Fair

    and College Early Fair on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Harding High School. At this unique event, you’ll have the chance to meet with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) representatives and alumni, college admissions staff, and local employers. Students who attend the fair will have the chance to apply for the fall HBCU college tour.

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    COVID Relief Spending and Impact Summary

    SPPS received $206.9 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding, called the American Rescue Plan (ARP), to be used by September 2024. Over three years, SPPS has launched, enhanced or continued to implement 75 unique strategies to address long-term student outcomes impacted by the pandemic. Review this spending and impact summary to learn how SPPS has used ARP funds to benefit students, staff and the community.

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    Join the Fun with Community Education

    From swimming to cooking to arts and crafts to exercise, registration for winter classes with Saint Paul Community Education is now open! A Community Education class could be a great gift or an excellent way to celebrate the winter months in Minnesota. Take a look at the current class catalog here: spps.org/Page/44006.

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    3DE Program Launching at Two High Schools Next School Year

    Starting next fall, all ninth-grade students at Como Park Senior and Washington Technology Magnet will participate in an innovative new program called 3DE by Junior Achievement North. The program brings professionals into the classroom for project-based learning and case studies. Learn more about this new program at spps.org/3DE.

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    Celebrate Literacy With SPPS Reads

    SPPS is excited to launch a new initiative called SPPS Reads. The district is making strides to improve literacy teaching practices and provide resources for students and families to get excited about reading. Join us for upcoming movie nights to watch “The Right to Read” documentary. Find event dates and more details about SPPS Reads at spps.org/reads.

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    School Board Election Results

    On Tuesday, November 7, St. Paul voters elected four candidates to serve on the SPPS Board of Education. The projected winners are Chauntyll Allen, Yusef Carrillo, Carlo Franco and Erica Valliant. Carrillo, Franco and Valliant will be new members; Director Allen was reelected for another four-year term. The new members will be sworn in at the Committee of the Board meeting on January 9, 2024.

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    Check Quarter 1 Grades in Schoology

    There are two weeks left in this academic quarter, please check your 6-12th grade student’s grades! To view your student’s grades and assignment information, log into your parent Schoology account. We encourage you to reach out to your school and your student’s teacher for support. To check grades and progress, visit spps.org/families and click on Schoology.

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    Calendar Reminders

    Oct. 18: No school for Crossroads students only. Oct. 19-20: No school for all PreK-12 students (MEA). Oct. 27: No school for PreK-5 (NOT including Crossroads). All 6-12 students WILL be in school

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    Do You Have Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare?

    MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance members must go through the annual renewal process to determine if they are still eligible for services. Services include medical care, mental health care and therapies that are part of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Renew your coverage and your children's coverage to avoid gaps in insurance.

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    Metro Transit

    Some high school students will receive a Student Pass to ride Metro Transit to and from school. Student Passes will be distributed the first week of school.

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