The Bridge 2020-21
Superintendent Column
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Happy New Year
I hope that you were able to find some time for yourself and had a chance to connect with loved ones over break, whether in person or virtually. You have more than earned this break, and I am truly grateful for each and every one of you. I have been waiting to write the words “Happy New Year” after what has proven to be a truly challenging 2020. The emergence and continuation of the unexpected over the last year has been an experience that none of us could have imagined. Rather than listing these devastating milestones, I’d like to take this opportunity to recognize the personal impacts you as SPPS staff have endured in 2020.
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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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For Timely Information about COVID Testing and Vaccines, Please Confirm Your Contact Information
You can update your preferred phone number in PeopleSoft through spps.org/selfservice.
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PreK-5 Progress Report Transition to In-Person Procedures
The Pre-Kindergarten and Elementary Progress Report window is open in Campus from NOW until March 8.
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Identifying Students Experiencing Homelessness
Project REACH needs your help to support students experiencing homelessness.
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Board of Education Meeting Updates
The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 6:05 p.m.
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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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Celebrating National School Counseling Week, February 1-5
National School Counseling Week highlights the important work school counselors do on behalf of our students.
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K-5 Integrated Units
Ready-to-use units that integrate standards from social studies, literacy and other content areas.
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Quarter 3 Secondary Schoology Course Organization Updates
Updated Schoology course organization for secondary sites
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Instructional Content Creation Refresher
Looking for a refresher in creating content in Seesaw or Schoology?
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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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Capitol Hill Students Win Art Contest
Two 6th grade Capitol Hill students took 1st and 2nd place in the AEM Youth Art Month contest.
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Gateway English Language Learner graduates from high school with an Associate's Degree
Gateway English Language Learner to graduate from high school with an Associate's Degree.
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Ramsey Middle School Pantry Featured in Star Tribune
Community pantry volunteers have been delivering food and essentials to families every week since March.
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Capitol Hill Litmobile Featured in Pioneer Press
Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet checked out nearly 1,200 books from its Litmobile this fall.
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Modifications to Approved Ecolab Teacher Grants Program Projects
Is the pandemic making it impossible to implement your approved ETGP project or program? You are not alone, and the Grants Office has suggestions to help you.