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    Winter Weather Plan

    Beginning in Jan. 2024, the following Winter Weather Plan is in effect for Saint Paul Public Schools: For the first two days of inclement weather in which SPPS decides to cancel school, this will be a “non-instructional” day. Students should not report to school, and there will be NO “e-learning”. After two non-instructional days due to weather, the decision to use an e-learning day or a non-instructional day is at the discretion of SPPS.

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    Celebrate Winter Walk to School Day

    Don’t let winter keep you inside—grab your gloves and boots and celebrate Winter Walk to School Day on Feb. 7! All families are invited to join in. Walking is a fun, healthy way to get to school, even in winter. Be sure to check with your school to see if they plan to celebrate on a different school day. For more information, visit spps.org/Page/40786.

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    Celebrate National African American Parent Involvement Day

    National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) is coming up on Feb 12. SPPS will celebrate this day by holding individual school events throughout the district. The day will end with a districtwide celebration and resource fair at Benjamin E. Mays Elementary at 5:30 p.m. Visit your school’s website to find information about school-based celebrations. For more information about the districtwide resource fair, visit spps.org/naapid.

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    Welcome New School Board Members

    New and re-elected Board of Education members took their oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony on January 9. Newly elected members Yusef Carrillo, Carlo Franco and Erica Valliant, and re-elected member Chauntyll Allen, were sworn in. They join returning members Jim Vue, Halla Henderson and Uriah Ward on the seven-member Board of Education.

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    Superintendent’s Virtual Meeting Recording

    On Dec. 4, Superintendent Gothard held a virtual meeting where he shared information about the SPPS budget, enrollment trends, SPPS Achieves Strategic Plan, and what we heard from you in recent community engagement meetings and surveys. If you missed the meeting, you can find a recording and meeting materials at spps.org/suptmeeting.

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  • Free Menstrual Products for SPPS Students

    In the upcoming months, Saint Paul Public Schools will begin providing menstrual products at no cost to students. These products will be available in restrooms regularly used by students in grades 4 to 12. This new offering is in response to a new law passed by the Minnesota legislature to improve access to menstrual products for students.

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    We are SPPS: Ȟoká Máza

    Chaske Henry and his brother Robert Henry are students at Harding High School and founders of the drum group Ȟoká Máza. Inspired by their elder male role models, they use songs that have been passed down for generations as a way of connecting to their Indigenous heritage and sharing their culture. It is a way to forge healing and pay tribute to their roots, not only during Native American Heritage Month, but year-round.

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    Project REACH Toy Drive

    Project REACH is seeking new toys and gifts for children ages birth through 18. The gifts will go to families experiencing homelessness in SPPS. Unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at 1021 Marion Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117, or you can order from the wish lists and they will be shipped to the above address.

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    We Are SPPS: Maria Soto

    Maria Soto is a longtime Saint Paul Public Schools staff member who is currently serving as a special education teaching assistant and on-call Spanish interpreter for the Latino Consent Decree Parent Advisory Council (LCD PAC). Maria immigrated to the United States from Zacatecas, Mexico 39 years ago, is fluent in both Spanish and English and is passionate about helping other newly arrived families find resources and community in Minnesota.

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    Upcoming Flu Immunization Clinics at SPPS

    Now that fall is upon us and the weather is getting colder, people will spend more time indoors, making it much easier to spread the flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. Make time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines and be sure to take precautions like washing hands, staying hydrated and getting plenty of sleep. Register for a flu shot at one of our clinics at spps.org/studentwellness.

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    Every Meal Helps Families Fill Their Pantries

    SPPS partners with Every Meal (formerly The Sheridan Story) to fight child hunger by helping fill the food gaps children face when they are not in school. Sign up at https://bit.ly/3LJx1OP to receive a free bag of culturally relevant food every weekend in your child’s backpack, no questions asked.

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    Honoring LGBTQ+ History Month

    SPPS is proud to honor LGBTQ+ history during the month of October and all year long. Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) clubs are spaces for students to discover their identities, learn about LGBTQ+ topics, and take action in their own communities to create a safe and affirming culture for everyone. Check out the 2023-24 Calendar to find upcoming meetings and events.

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    We Are SPPS: Chef Bono & the Nutrition Center Kitchen

    When you think of school lunch, you may not think about homemade breads, specialty sauces or ingredients sourced from local family-owned businesses. But that’s exactly what SPPS students get to eat every day thanks to Chef Bono and his hard-working team in the Nutrition Center Kitchen. Better yet, all of this delicious food is free starting this year!

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    Bus Status App Update

    The Bus Status app has up-to-date bus information for SPPS families and students. The new and improved app is ready just in time for the new school year! The app will not automatically update to the new version on your phone, and will end notifications after September 29. Download the new Bus Status app for free at the Apple App Store or via Google Play.

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    Happy First Day of School

    Happy First Day of School This week was filled with excitement as SPPS staff, principals, Superintendent Joe Gothard and Mayor Melvin Carter welcomed students back to school. Watch a video capturing some of the highlights from the first day of school.

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    Welcome to the 2023-24 School Year!

    The first day of school for grades 1-12 is Tuesday, September 5. Students in Pre-K and kindergarten start on Thursday, September 7. Watch this fun video of Superintendent Joe Gothard talking to some of our elementary students about the new school year!

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    Back to School Guide

    The first day of school is exciting for students, families and staff alike. It can also be overwhelming. Here are a few things to know so you can help your students be ready for the first day.

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    Student Password Changes

    All SPPS students have a unique student ID and password that is used to sign-in to school technology and apps. As a proactive measure to protect student data, all students will receive a new, unique password.

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