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Superintendent Column: Thank You for Your Service to SPPS
As we head into our 2018-19 winter break let me take this opportunity to thank you for your service to Saint Paul Public Schools. Another year is nearing an end and the days, some more than others, move quickly.
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Action Items require a response or action due to law, policy, procedure, board action or other requirement; or voluntary but crucial actions such as grant opportunities. To submit an Action Item for The Bridge, click the Add button below.
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Use the Newly Updated SPPS Logo!
SPPS has an updated logo. To better align marketing efforts with the SPPS Achieves Strategic Plan, we have removed the slogan, "A World of Opportunities".
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Staff: Read About Renewal Options for Expired Badges
Please note that ALL badges that have an expiration date will go inactive on December 31, 2018.
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Staff: Apply for Summer Learning Programs (S-Term) 2019 licensed administrator positions
Apply for Summer Learning Programs (S-Term) 2019 licensed administrator positions
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Department News and Announcements include general department news, voluntary staff development or training opportunities, surveys, award nominations or other opportunities to volunteer or get involved. To submit an item to be included in the Department News section of The Bridge, click the Add button below.
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Personalized Learning Winter PD Opportunities
Schoology For Elementary and Advanced iLearn Institute PD Sessions
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Volunteers Needed to be History Day Research Projects Judges
History Day season in SPPS is gearing up, and middle and high schools are looking for adults to serve as judges.
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Office of Early Learning Pre-Kindergarten Newsletter
Authentic Learning Experiences, PBiS Tips, Montessori News, and more...
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ELM Talks: Refugee Resettlement in 2018
Refugee resettlement to the United States has been slashed over the last year and the number of new refugees entering the country is at a historic low. Learn how refugees are getting to Minnesota today and how they are adjusting to their new lives here in Minnesota.
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Parking Lot Towing Reminder
A friendly reminder that winter is upon us and with it, parking lot snow clearing and vehicle towing. Unauthorized vehicles may be towed from SPPS lots starting November 1 through April 1 each year.
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Kudos include employee awards, presentations, new degrees and retirement announcements for staff with more than 20 years of service to SPPS; student awards, accomplishments and other recognitions; school-specific news items. To submit an item to be included in the Kudos section of The Bridge, click the Add button below.
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SPPS Teacher Named Minnesota World Language Teacher of the Year
Maureen Elwell Peltier, a French teacher at Central Senior High School, has been named Minnesota’s World Language Teacher of the Year by the Minnesota Council of the Teaching of Languages and Cultures. Maureen has been in education for 35 years and has a long résumé of accomplishments that include a Fulbright teacher exchange in Belgium, summer study at the Université Laval in Québec, a Master's degree in the Teaching of Languages and Cultures and a K-12 administration license.
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SPPS Student Receives Legion of Valor Bronze Cross Award
Como Park Senior High School student William Farley was recently inducted into an elite club. The Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) cadet received the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross award during a school assembly attended by his family, school staff and fellow cadets.
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5 SPPS Students Advance to 2019 National Moot Court Competition
Congratulations to Fiona Shyne, Emilie McCormick, Leena Abdulla, Athena Bolton-Steiner and Brian Rodriguez for being finalists from the Marshall Brennan Moot Court on November 17.
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Flourishing at the Front Door
There's a fantastic energy around the lobby at 360 Colborne these days. You may have seen his million-dollar smile, been greeted by his kind words or helped out with directions or deliveries by the latest face at the front door. Chances are if you've been to 360 lately, you've interacted with Ray!
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Webinar - Learn more about the Grants Office
We will cover the process to seek grants; grants that are available; and additional supports provided to teachers.
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Fund for Teachers - Self-Designed Professional Learning Experiences Grants
Information Session Webinar Dec. 12 - Grant Deadline Jan. 31
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Lillian Wright Grant Opportunity
Deadline for the application is 4 p.m., January 4, 2019. Grants will be awarded the week of Jan. 14 via email.
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Approval required for most grant applications
Nearly all grant applications must be approved by the Superintendent and Board of Education. Please submit completed applications to Adam Courville at adam.courville@spps.org to be routed for approvals and inclusion on the school board agenda.
