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Difficult Decisions for the Right Reasons
What a week. I never thought I’d see consecutive days where the feels-like temperature struggled to get above negative 30 degrees. Some are calling it a “once in every 25-years event”. Others say it’s just part of winter in Minnesota. I call it extraordinary.
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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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Staff: Deadlines for FY 2018-19 Expenditures
Deadlines for the purchase of goods, services and other expenses for the 2018-19 fiscal year are approaching. Documents for these items received after the dates listed in the attached link will be considered expenses for the 2019-20 fiscal year.
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All Staff: Apply for Summer Learning Programs (S-Term) Jobs
Qualified staff may now submit applications for all S-Term 2019 positions other than site administrator positions.
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Register for Healthy Relationships Professional Development
Participate in professional development about teaching students about healthy relationships and what to do if students disclose relationship violence.
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Pledge for a Right Track Intern
Right Track offers summer employment opportunities for Saint Paul youth ages 14 to 24 who are from a low-income family or have a barrier to employment.
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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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SPPS Families Invited to Author Showcase for Black History Month
SPPS Families Invited to Author Showcase for Black History Mon
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Video: Superintendent Joe Gothard Gives State of the District Address
On February 13, Superintendent Joe Gothard was joined by students and educators to highlight the success and achievement that take place every day in our schools and looked to the future through the lens of our new strategic plan, SPPS Achieves. Learn more at spps.org/strategicplan.
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New Benefits for SPPS Staff
As part of our commitment to providing choice and affordability in employee benefits, Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) has partnered with AFLAC to offer three new coverage options. The AFLAC enrollment period will begin Feb. 25 and end March 15.
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Celebrating African American History Month
February is African American History Month; paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society. One of those people was Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays, widely known as an inspirational leader in the Civil Rights Movement and passionate advocate of education.
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Registration Open for 2nd Annual "Govie Leadership Summit"
The student leadership team at Johnson Senior High School is hosting the 2nd Annual "Govie Leadership Summit" on Friday, March 1. All SPPS students leaders in grades 7-12 are invited to attend.
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SPPS Families Invited to Author Showcase for Black History Month
Parents of African American Students Advisory Council (PAASAC) present the African American Author Showcase
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Priority Application Deadline Extended to Thursday, Feb. 28
If you are a family or student considering SPPS, or are looking to change schools in SPPS, the priority deadline for applications is Thursday, Feb. 28.
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Thinking College Early Fair is Saturday, Feb. 23
Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) students and their families are invited to the 15th annual Thinking College Early Fair on Saturday, Feb. 23. The Fair will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Harding Senior High School, 1540 E. Sixth St.
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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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Congratulations to the 2019 Lillian Wright Grant Award Recipients
Lillian Wright Award Recipients
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Highland Park Boys & Girls Nordic Ski Teams Qualify for State Meet
Section 3 skiers faced tough conditions on Feb. 5 with several inches of fresh snow on the trails by the start of the afternoon pursuit races at Theodore Wirth.
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Be Vang Honored with Division Leadership Award from the Saint Paul Division of Minnesota Elementary School Principals Association
Mississippi Creative Arts Prinical Be Vang has earned the Division Leadership Award from the Saint Paul Division of Minnesota Elementary School Principals Association (MESPA) for 2019. The Division Leadership Award is an annual recognition made by each of the 12 MESPA divisions and the Retired Principals of MESPA.
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12 SPPS Teachers in Running for 2019 Minnesota Teacher of the Year
From social studies to AP economics and elementary to high school, a wide range of SPPS educators are nominated for the 2019 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award.
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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 Jan. 9, 5:30PM - 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.
