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Envision SPPS Update
Last week, district leaders provided an update to the Board of Education about Envision SPPS. Part of the SPPS Achieves strategic plan, this initiative is designed to align our school buildings with well-rounded programs, ensuring that all students have access to the same high-quality learning opportunities regardless of what school they attend.
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Learning Safely in a Pandemic Reality
First, I want to continue to express my gratitude for all of your work in the first couple weeks of school. Adjusting to new routines and creating a culture of welcome, trust and support is a big task at the start of any school year, and is exceptionally challenging this year.
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First Day Reflections
There are few feelings in life like the first day of school. Through all my years as a student, teacher, principal, superintendent and parent of three children, that special day every September always sticks with me.
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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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Tuition Savings for Continuing Education
SPPS and the University of Arizona Global Campus have partnered to provide higher education for lower cost.
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Optional Benefits Available During Active Enrollment
During active enrollment, you can choose to elect additional benefits to meet you and your family’s specific needs:
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PEIP vs. HealthPartners—Which Group Are You in for Active Enrollment?
Review a breakdown of each bargaining unit and the plans that will be offered for 2022.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for SPPS Staff
SPPS is partnering with Saint Paul Ramsey County Public Health to hold additional COVID-19 vaccine clinics to promote access.
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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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Board of Education Approves ARP Spending Plan
The Saint Paul Public Schools Board of Education approved the district’s plan for spending its American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds over the next three years.
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Register Your School to Celebrate Walk and Bike to School Day
SPPS schools are invited to celebrate Walk and Bike to School Day during the week of October 4-8.
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History and Heritage Months for Morning Meeting
The first set of Morning Meeting activities for history and heritage months are ready to go!
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Seesaw PD Opportunities for Teachers
PreK-3 teachers who are new to Seesaw, check out the in-person and asynchronous Introduction to Seesaw PD opportunities.
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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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6 SPPS Students Named 2022 National Merit Semifinalists
Six SPPS high school seniors have been named 2022 National Merit Scholar semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Harding Senior High School Wins $20,000 for Reimagining School Sports
Harding Senior High School is the Aspen Institute’s $20,000 winner in the Large Urban Schools category of the Reimagining School Sports initiative.
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Harding and Washington Tech Vaccinated 1,430 Patients at Vaccine Clinics This Summer
The vaccine clinics at Harding High School and Washington Technology High School this summer were a great success and helped further Ramsey County's COVID-19 community vaccination efforts.
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Washington Technology Magnet Revamped Fitness Room & Received Facility Improvements from Team8 Tour
Team8 Tour made a lasting impact on WTM by revamping the school’s fitness spaces, renovating the front entrance garden areas, enhancing school stores and providing an accessible athletics concessions stand.
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Send a Thank You to Ecolab for Your Grant
Thank you letter templates are available on the Ecolab Awardee webpage.
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Ecolab Funds Are Ready for Use
As you begin your projects, remember there is a NEW Ecolab Awardee webpage to help plan and implement.
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Hiway Foundation Grant Applications Are Now Available
Receive up to $1,000 with an Accelerate Teacher Grant
