2023 Elementary (Grades PreK-4) Summer Learning Programs and Registration

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  • Registration for Summer Learning Programs 2023 begins March 15, 2023. Please check back then for registration information.

    Programs fill up fast! Applying by April 15, 2023 will increase student's chance of getting into their first program of choice.

    Enrolling late? No worries. Some of our programs have unlimited space.

    Programs start June 26, 2023.

     

    Important! Students should bring their fully charged iPads to school every day.

  • REGISTRATION FOR CURRENT SPPS FAMILIES: 

    • STEP 1: See program choices below. 
    • STEP 2: Choose to register online OR by Paper Registration.  

    Online Registration:
    Click Register Now! to log in to Campus Parent and register online using your OneStop Username and Password. Select "Summer Registration (K-8)." Need to retrieve or reset your OneStop Username and/or Password? Visit spps.org/families

    • If choosing online registration, you do not need to complete a paper registration form. 

    Paper Registration: 
    Download and complete Registration Form Grades K-8 SLP 2023Registration forms are also available at your student's school. 

    Email the completed form to spc@spps.org OR Drop off in person or send by U.S. Mail to: Summer Registration, SPPS Student Placement Center, 2102 University Ave. W., Saint Paul, MN 55114   

    REGISTRATION FOR NON-SPPS FAMILIES:  

    • STEP 1: See program choices below. 
    • STEP 2: Download and complete Registration Form Grades K-8 SLP 2023. Email completed form to spc@spps.org OR Drop off in person or send by U.S. Mail to: Summer Registration, SPPS Student Placement Center, 2102 University Ave. W., Saint Paul, MN 55114.  


Program Descriptions

  • Pre-K Summer Program

    This program is for students enrolled in SPPS's Pre-K Program during the 2022-23 school year. Students prepare for entering kindergarten in Fall 2023.

    Dates & Times: June 26-July 28 (23 days), 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

    No School Monday, July 3 & Tuesday, July 4

    Locations:

    • Chelsea Heights Elementary, 1557 Huron St., Saint Paul (Areas E & C West)
      • Summer Principal: Guillermo Maldonado Perez
    • Dayton’s Bluff Achievement Plus, 262 Bates Ave., Saint Paul (Area B)
      • Summer Principal: Amanda Musachio
    • Frost Lake Elementary, 1505 Hoyt Ave. E., Saint Paul (Area A)
      • Summer Principal: Melissa Ehlers
    • Global Arts Plus Lower, 1023 Osceola Ave., Saint Paul (Area F)
      • Summer Principal: Tim Williams
    • Riverview West Side School of Excellence, 160 Isabel Street E., Saint Paul (Areas D & C East)
      • Summer Principal: Stivaliss Licona Gervich
    •  Adams Spanish Immersion, 615 Chatsworth St., Saint Paul
      • Summer Principal: Kate Garvey

    Students are assigned to a school based on their summer pick-up and drop-off address. Transportation is available for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.

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    K-4 Summer Stars

    Students discover new talents, skills and interests through active, fun and hands-on activities based on high-interest topics. The program includes classes in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), Reading, Economics, Physical Education, Music, and Art. Wilderness Inquiry, Saint Paul Public Library, and MN Academy of Science are community partners working alongside teachers to enhance learning and create a memorable summer experience.  

    Dates & Times: June 26-July 28 (23 days), 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

    No School Monday, July 3 & Tuesday, July 4

    Locations:

    • Chelsea Heights Elementary, 1557 Huron St., Saint Paul (Areas E & C West)
      • Summer Principal: Guillermo Maldonado Perez
    • Dayton’s Bluff Achievement Plus, 262 Bates Ave., Saint Paul (Area B)
      • Summer Principal: Amanda Musachio
    • Frost Lake Elementary, 1505 Hoyt Ave. E., Saint Paul (Area A)
      • Summer Principal: Melissa Ehlers
    • Global Arts Plus Lower, 1023 Osceola Ave., Saint Paul (Area F)
      • Summer Principal: Tim Williams
    • Riverview West Side School of Excellence, 160 Isabel Street E., Saint Paul (Areas D & C East)
      • Summer Principal: Stivaliss Licona Gervich

    Students are assigned to a school based on their summer pick-up and drop-off address. Transportation is available for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.


    Grades K-4 Language Immersion & Culture
    SPPS students enrolled in a language immersion program during the 2022-23 school year extend their language skills through French, Spanish, Hmong, or Mandarin Chinese classes. Participants not enrolled in an Immersion Program during the 2022-23 school year learn about American Indian languages and culture, including indigenous animals, habitats, art, and music. All students get a head start for the upcoming school year by maintaining academic skills and physical fitness under the guidance of teachers in collaboration with community partners.

    Dates & Times: June 26-July 28 (23 days), 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

    No school Monday, July 3 & Tuesday, July 4

    Location: Adams Spanish Immersion, 615 Chatsworth St., Saint Paul (All Areas)

                     Summer Principal: Kate Garvey

    Districtwide transportation is available for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.


     

    Grades K-4 Power Scholars Academy

    Registration no longer available for the Grades K-4 Power Scholars Academy because all seats are filled. 

    Please select another Summer Learning Program.

    The Power Scholars Academy summer program combines academic instruction with fun, hands-on enrichment activities, field trips and community service projects. The program is designed to help students gain new academic skills so they can excel during the next school year. This program is developed in collaboration with the YMCA and Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood, with teachers working with students in the morning and YMCA staff working with students in the afternoon. 

    Dates & Times: June 26-August 4 (28 days), 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

    No school Monday, July 3 & Tuesday, July 4

    Location: Highland Park Elementary, 1700 Saunders Ave., Saint Paul (All Areas)

                     Summer Principals: Alonzo Parks

    Districtwide transportation is available for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.


    Grades K-8 CDF Freedom Schools
    Freedom Schools strengthens literacy skills through a researched-based Integrated Reading Curriculum that features books, materials and projects that represent the heritages and experiences of our scholars. Essential features include Hero Elementary K-2; Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math instruction; Parent and Family Empowerment Events; Community Engagement; Pathways to Careers; Health and Wellness; Social Action; and Field Trips. Scholars see themselves in our high quality Servant Leader Educators and community leader mentors/role models. This program is developed in collaboration with the Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood.

    Dates & Times: June 26-August 4 (28 days), 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

    No school Monday, July 3 & Tuesday, July 4

    Locations: 

    • Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented, 560 Concordia Ave., Saint Paul (Areas D,E,F)
      • Summer Principal: Marcus Freeman
    • Hazel Park Preparatory Academy, 1140 White Bear Ave., Saint Paul (Areas A,B,C)
      • Summer Principal: Duane Dutrieuille

    Districtwide transportation is available for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.


    Grades 3-8 Environmental STEM (Environmental Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
    Students experience hands-on activities and field trips with a focus on Environmental Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Classes include Engineering, Coding, Construction, Sports, Environmental Studies, and Cooking. This program is sponsored by 3M and includes multiple STEM-themed field trips. 

    Dates & Times: June 26-July 28 (23 days), 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

    No school Monday, July 3 & Tuesday, July 4

    Location: E-STEM Middle School, 600 Weir Drive, Woodbury (All Areas)

                     Summer Principal: Jocelyn Sims

    Districtwide transportation is available for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.



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