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Afterschool programs delayed until October 21
The start date for Flipside and Extended Day for Learning (EDL) has been moved back two weeks due to a statewide shortage of bus drivers. The revised start date will be October 21, and we are extending the program one week, ending on May 14, 2020.
We are optimistic that bus drivers can be found within the next couple of weeks to provide afterschool transportation. Our Transportation Department is working hard to secure additional contracts with other transportation vendors for the revised start date.
We apologize for any inconvenience this issue may cause. If you have questions, please contact the Afterschool Site Coordinator at Farnsworth Upper Campus, Nina Nguyen at 651-744-6930. Thank you for supporting your child and Saint Paul Public Schools.

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Welcome to Flipside
Flipside offers a large variety of enrichment opportunities in art, music & dance, language & culture, health & wellness, social growth, leadership & service, and STEM. Our goal is to provide urban youth with opportunities to explore and discover their passions in a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
Fast Facts
- Is absolutely free!
- Offers snack and transportation to eligible students daily
- Monday through Thursday
- Offers a program on nonschool days & summer called Teenventure
Program Evaluation Information
The Flipside afterschool program continually works to improve the program quality and experience for students in order to reach intended outcomes. Parents are given the option to to have their child participate in evaluation activities upon registering for the program. If you choose not to participate in program evaluation activities, please sign and return the form below to your school office. The student survey is also listed below for your review.
Flipside Data Privacy Notice (form to opt out of participating in Program Evaluation Activities)
Survey of Academic Youth Outcomes (survey for youth in grades 4-9)

Phone: 651-744-3189
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Kari Gonzalez
I’m Kari Gonzalez and I love Murray and the amazing students and staff that are a part of Flipside. Working with young people for over 20 years helps to keep me young and learning every day! You don’t stop playing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop playing! See you on the Flipside!
Flipside Registration Form and Calendar
Program Details
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Flipside will begin Monday 10/21/19.
There are two sessions of Flipside offered:
10/21/19 through 1/23/20 and 1/27/20 through 5/14/20.
Flipside runs Monday through Thursday 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Contact Information
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Kari Gonzalez
Program Coordinator
651.744.3189
kari.gonzalez@spps.org
EDL Site Lead
TBDTransportation
651.696.9600
Teenventure
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College & Career Exploration
2019-2020 Field Trips Coming UpOctober 17, 2019
November 15, 2019
March 6, 2020
March 31, 2020
April 1, 2020
April 2, 2020Registration will be available approximately 3 weeks in advance of each trip date at school and on websites.
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Sponsored by
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Flipside is sponsored by the Saint Paul Public Schools Alternative Education, Athletics, and Community Education Departments in partnership with the City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, and Saint Paul Library. It is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.287, Every Student Succeeds Act, Title IV B – 21 Century Community Learning Centers. The contents of this publication do not necessarily represent the policy of the Federal Department of Education or the State Department of Education and you should not assume endorsement by the federal or state government.