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SPPS Condemns Hate & Supports Our Asian Communities
We were appalled at the shootings that occurred last week in the Atlanta area. These senseless acts resulted in the deaths of eight people, most of whom were Asian women. While the motive for these murders is being reported from many angles, it doesn’t really matter: These acts of hateful, targeted violence are unacceptable and must stop.
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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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Upcoming & Recent Board of Education Meetings
Find schedules and agendas for upcoming Board of Education meetings here.
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Preparing for & Responding to the Chauvin Trial Verdict
All staff should review guidelines and steps to prepare themselves for the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. Additional information and supports will be shared in the coming days and weeks.
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Encourage Enrollment in Summer Learning Programs
Encourage enrollment in Summer Learning Programs to better prepare your K-8th grade students for success in the 2021-22 school year.
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Celebrate Earth Day the SPPS Way
Earth Day (April 22) is a wonderful time to celebrate the beautiful spaces around us and help make our community a little bit cleaner and a little bit greener. Take some time next week to do a little of both!
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Read Aloud with Kao Kalia Yang and Billy Thao
Author Kao Kalia Yang and Illustrator Billy Thao to Discuss Their Collaboration on the New Book “Yang Warriors”
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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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Equity Learning Series for SPPS Staff Begins May 3
The Office of Equity is excited for the second year of the Equity Learning Series that begins May 2021.
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Health Start Clinics Are Open for SPPS Students
Most SPPS high school Health Start Clinics are open and available for scheduling appointments.
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Update on P-EBT Cards for SPPS Families
Nutrition Services has received many questions from families and schools about this year’s P-EBT food benefit cards. If you receive a call from a parent or guardian, please direct them to call Nutrition Services or to visit spps.org/pebt.
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Third & Fifth Grade Science Teachers: Schedule Your 2021-2022 Belwin Outdoor Science Field Trip
In the case that we return to in-person field trips in the fall, scheduling in-person field trips for the 2021-2022 school year begins on Monday, May 3, at 7:15 a.m.
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Ramadan Resources for Pre-K-12 Students, Staff and Families
Background information, picture books, read alouds, lesson plans and distance learning resources to support students and families.
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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 Female Student-Athletes Receive Athena Awards
Senior student-athletes from SPPS high schools were recognized at the 27th annual St. Paul-area Athena Awards luncheon.
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National AfterSchool Professionals Appreciation Week
SPPS Community Education, together with the National AfterSchool Association, celebrates Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week April 19-23, 2021!
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SPPS Students Moving On to State History Day
Congratulations to the SPPS students moving on to State History Day.
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Johnson High School Tapped for Allina Health's 'Change to Chill' School Partnership Program
Congratulations to Johnson High School on their selection.
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Highland Gymnastics Coach Named Coach of the Year
Both Highland gymnastics coaches received honors from the Minnesota State High School Coaches Association.
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Ecolab Teacher Grant Applications Are Now Available!
Get your Ecolab grant ready one step at a time.
