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2006 Disrict News

Regional Community Strategic Plan Meetings
12/14/2006 2:04 PM
For the past few months, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and school district staff have been developing a new strategic plan, which outlines how resources will be prioritized to accelerate student achievement in the Saint Paul Public Schools through 2009.

Saint Paul Parent Information Fair helps families choose schools
12/7/2006 9:14 AM
Parents shopping for a school can learn about the many choices available in Saint Paul at the 2007

Truth in Taxation hearing is Tuesday, Dec. 12
12/6/2006 9:31 AM
A truth in taxation hearing hosted by Ramsey County, the City of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Public Schools will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the Great Hall of Arlington Senior High School,
1495 Rice St.

Superintendent and Mayor announce Citywide Book Club book selections for 2006-07
12/4/2006 3:58 PM
Saint Paul Public Schools Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman announced their choices for the Citywide Book Club today. For adults and secondary students, they chose “The Things They Carried,” a collection of 22 interrelated, short fictional episodes about Vietnam by Tim O’Brien, a Minnesota native.

Mayor, Superintendent to announce choices for Citywide Book Club
11/29/2006 3:33 PM
Since 2001, the Saint Paul Public Schools and the City of Saint Paul have partnered to promote the Citywide Book Club, the goal of which is to improve literacy and build community among the city’s increasingly diverse residents.

Review the school district’s new strategic plan at upcoming meetings
11/29/2006 3:31 PM
For the past few months, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and school district staff have been developing and revising a new strategic plan, which outlines how efforts and resources will be prioritized to accelerate student achievement in the Saint Paul Public Schools through 2009.

SPPS meets state standards for Adequate Yearly Progress, ties results to new accountability expectations
11/16/2006 3:21 PM
Based on results of the MCA II test—which included a math assessment taken by students in grades 3-8 and 11, plus a reading assessment taken by students in grades 3-8 and 10—the Saint Paul Public School district, as a whole, is making adequate yearly progress (AYP), as defined by the state.

Arlington Students to Celebrate Hmong New Year
11/16/2006 3:19 PM
Students will present a Hmong play, perform a traditional dance and song, and serve ethnic food

District to break ground for new alternative learning center
11/16/2006 3:17 PM
The new building, scheduled to open in the fall of 2007, will be the new home for students currently attending ALC Unidale, which is losing its lease due to redevelopment.

5th and 6th grades at Horace Mann completed Get Out The Vote project.
11/6/2006 12:47 PM
Monday, November 6, 2006, students in the 5th and 6th grades at Horace Mann School (K-6) completed their hard work on an exciting project entitled, “Get Out The Vote" which culminated with a program at school on Monday, November 6th at 1 p.

2006 Big River Art Contest Winners
11/2/2006 3:58 PM
Big River Art Contest connects students to the science, heritage, and stewardship of the Mississippi River through the practice of art.

Saint Paul Middle School Student Wins "Young Scholars" Award Worth up to $300,000
10/30/2006 4:22 PM
Tho Bui, an eighth grade student at Washington Technology Middle School in Saint Paul, has won the prestigious national “Young Scholars” award from the Jack Kent Cooke (JKC) Foundation.

Pilot Program Offers Students Free Cooking Lessons and Other Educational Activities on their Day Off
10/19/2006 8:48 AM
Ninety elementary students from three East Side schools—Ames Elementary, Eastern Heights Elementary, and Nokomis Montessori Magnet—will learn about safe cooking procedures while preparing a tasty treat as part of a full day of educational activities on Monday, a day off from school in Saint Paul.

Saint Paul Public Schools 150th Anniversary Parade on Oct. 7
10/6/2006 3:32 PM
District’s 150th Anniversary Parade on Oct. 7 Will Feature Floats, Bands, Classic Cars, and Much More.

Saint Paul students begin feeding food waste to local pigs
10/3/2006 12:13 PM
Starting this week, Saint Paul public schools will begin a districtwide effort to reduce the tons of garbage thrown out every year and feed as much as possible of what’s left to local pigs.

Elementary Teacher Is Finalist in National Magazine Contest
9/29/2006 3:16 PM
Elementary Teacher Is Finalist in National Magazine Contest
Judy Bjorklund, who teaches second grade at Roosevelt Elementary School, has been notified that she is a finalist in the Woman’s Day/Poise Rising Star Awards Contest.

Cherokee Heights and Phalen Lake Elementary Win National Partnership School Awards
9/29/2006 3:14 PM
Phalen Lake Elementary and Cherokee Heights Elementary won 2006 Partnership School Awards from NNPS, a recognition that only seven schools in the nation received this year.

Federal Grant Will Allow Expansion of Chinese Language Program
9/29/2006 3:12 PM
The Office of Instructional Services has been awarded a Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) Grant from the U.S. Department of Education for the Chinese Articulation Project.

NATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICIAL TO VISIT FARNSWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9/28/2006 3:01 PM
U.S. Department of Education’s Todd Zoellick will visit Farnsworth Elementary School in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday, September 29 at 9:30 a.m. as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s Back-To-School Initiative.

5th Annual Hmong Resource Fair:
9/28/2006 3:00 PM
If you’re looking for volunteer opportunities or need help exposing your business and services to the local community.

Saint Paul Public Schools Superintendent Selects New Chief of Staff
9/28/2006 3:00 PM
Saint Paul Public Schools Superintendent Meria Carstarphen announced today that Dr. Deb Henton will serve as the new Chief of Staff for Saint Paul Public Schools effective Oct. 18, 2006.

Literacy Consortium Hosts Adult Basic Education Summit
9/15/2006 10:50 AM
Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, state legislators, and leaders of the Saint Paul Community Literacy Consortium, which includes 14 community-based program providers

Business leaders recognize two schools for closing the achievement gap.
9/14/2006 10:39 AM
Sheridan Elementary,St. Paul, and Nettleton Magnet, Duluth, receive “Minnesota’s Future Awards”from Minnesota Business Partnership

Saint Paul Public School Board Announces Approval of Referendum for Continued Excellence in Schools
8/1/2006 10:10 PM
Saint Paul, Minn. — The Saint Paul Public School Board today voted to approve the Saint Paul Public Schools' (SPPS) proposal to bring a referendum to the Nov. 7 general election ballot.

Saint Paul Public School District Announces New Interim Principal Assignments for 2006-2007 School Year
7/18/2006 8:20 PM
New principals assigned to Humboldt Junior High, Museum Magnet Elementary, and Open School.

2002 Referendum Dollar Expenditures
7/11/2006 3:10 PM
Saint Paul Public Schools surveyed principals at its elementary and secondary schools to get a picture of how money raised from the 2002 referendum was being spent at each site.The charts in this link detail the categoies in which the money is being used at each school in the district for the 2006-2007 school year.

Saint Paul Public School Board seeks public input regarding referendum
6/30/2006 12:45 PM
The Saint Paul Public School Board is asking for input from Saint Paul residents through a brief, important survey. The board is considering placing on the November 2006 ballot a renewal of the 2002 Referendum and would like to hear from the public prior to making a decision.

Mayor Proclaims June 28 "Lou Kanavati Day"
6/28/2006 11:50 AM
In recognition of Interim Superintendent Lou Kanavati's 36 years of service to Saint Paul Public Schools, and to mark his pending retirement, Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman proclaimed that June 28, 2006 is Lou Kanavati Day.

Bruce F. Vento Elementary Offers New Spanish Bilingual Program for Fall 2006
6/22/2006 11:35 AM
Saint Paul Public Schools today announced that it is beginning a new Spanish bilingual program at Bruce F. Vento Elementary. This Spanish/English program is open to Spanish-speaking Kindergarten and first grade students who live east of 35E and north of I-94 and begins in September 2006.

Saint Paul Public Schools Board of Education Announces Approval of 2006-2007 Budget
6/20/2006 9:45 PM
The Saint Paul Public Schools Board of Education today announced the unanimous approval of the 2006-2007 general funds operating budget for the Saint Paul Public School District.

Saint Paul Public Schools Board of Education Announces Acting Superintendent
6/20/2006 9:35 PM
Executive Director of Business and Financial Affairs Lois Rockney to lead Saint Paul Public School District in the wake of Lou Kanavati's retirement,

Saint Paul Public Schools Announces Three-Year Contract Agreement With Next Superintendent
5/23/2006 8:15 AM
School Board to vote on Dr. Carstarphen's contract Friday, May 26.

Saint Paul Public School District Celebrates Scholastic Stars
5/18/2006 10:10 AM
Top seniors from across the district honored at the 2006 Celebration of Excellence.

Saint Paul Public Schools Board of Education Chooses Meria Carstarphen As Superintendent
3/28/2006 8:35 PM
The Saint Paul Public Schools Board of Education today announced they have offered the position of Superintendent of Saint Paul Public Schools to Meria Carstarphen. She has accepted the position, pending contract negotiations.

Saint Paul Public Schools Board of Education to Announce Candidates for Superintendent of Schools
3/20/2006 12:35 PM
The Saint Paul Public Schools Board of Education is expected to announce candidates for the Superintendent position at the upcoming School Board meeting on Tuesday, March 21, at 5:45 p.m. at 360 Colborne St. in Saint Paul.

Historians in the Schools (HITS)
3/1/2006 12:30 PM
Saint Paul Public Schools recently launched a new approach to teaching American history upon award of an $835,000 grant.

Breakthrough Saint Paul
2/9/2006 4:20 PM
Breakthrough Saint Paul (BSP) is looking for motivated sixth graders to participate in its challenging two-year academic enrichment program.

150th Anniversary of Saint Paul School District to Kick Off At Winter Carnival
1/30/2006 11:30 AM
Replica of Irving School, Humboldt High School Marching Band among highlights at Friday's Winter Carnival launch.

Bus driver donates $1,000 to Wheelock School
1/26/2006 11:50 AM
School bus driver Howie Roberts donated $1,000 dollars to Wheelock School because he believes the teachers aides are the best he has ever encountered.

Frost Lake Magnet School and the Arts ABLE Grant
1/17/2006 3:00 PM
Frost Lake Magnet School of Technology and Global Studies is in its third and final year of a federal Arts ABLE grant.


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