Back to School Family Updates

In-Person Support for Secondary Students - January 19, 2021

While we prepare for elementary students to begin in-person learning, we have also been planning for ways to provide our secondary students with additional support.

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State Launches Vaccine Pilot for School Staff

As one of the largest districts in the state, Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) has received an allotment of 88 vaccines, the highest amount allotted. The Governor is doing everything he can to get more vaccine to Minnesota.

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Changes to meal service starting January 25

The last day of home meal delivery will be Friday, January 22.

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Back to School Update: January 13, 2021

We are committed to providing you with timely updates as details are finalized. The latest information is posted on our website at spps.org/reopen on a regular basis; please check back often and look for additional updates from your students’ school.

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Change for Family Access to School Buildings

Students must be dropped off outside school building entrances. Students cannot be escorted by family members to their classrooms or anywhere else inside the building. In addition, families will not be allowed to have lunch, observe a class, volunteer or engage in any other activities in school buildings.

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Minnesota Department of Health (MDH): COVID-19 Variant Found in Minnesota

While COVID-19 case rates are no longer a single criteria for opening elementary schools, SPPS is keeping a close eye on community spread, including the new strain that has been identified in Minnesota.

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Deadline to Change Learning Model for Elementary School Students Extended to January 11, 2021

As we transition to in-person learning, families have an opportunity to choose their preferred learning model -- to continue with distance learning through the Virtual Learning School or move to full-time, in-person learning.

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Transition Days for In-Person Learning: Jan. 25-29

There will be no instruction for students in PreK-5, ECSE and Federal IV Special Education programs January 25-29.

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SPPS Winter Athletics Update - Jan. 11, 2021

Following the latest guidance from Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota State High School League, SPPS is planning to resume in-person athletics starting Thursday, January 14.

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In-Person Support for Secondary Students to Begin in February

In order to support our secondary students who need additional help, SPPS will begin offering in-person support for some 6-12 grade students.

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SPPS to Begin In-Person Learning February 1

Governor Walz announced new guidelines that will allow elementary schools to return to full-time in-person learning. SPPS is planning to start bringing students back for full-time in-person learning on Monday, February 1, starting with our youngest learners.

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Updated Quarantine Guidelines for SPPS

Public health guidance has recently changed regarding quarantines due to close contact with someone with COVID-19. Saint Paul Public Schools has updated its guidelines to address these revised recommendations.

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Student iPad Filtering Update

Student iPads will not have a filter system until the issue is resolved.

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Important Updates about In-Person Programs & Services

At this time, several SPPS services will continue with adjustments and others will take a pause in line with the Governor's Executive Order.

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Important Message from Superintendent Joe Gothard - November 13, 2020

All Stage 1 schools and programs will transition to full distance learning beginning Monday, November 16. SPPS has also decided to suspend optional programming at this time.

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SPPS Stage 3 Hybrid Transition Pulse Survey Report

SPPS recently completed the Stage 3 Hybrid Transition Pulse survey. You can view the results here.

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SPPS Stage 2 Hybrid Transition Pulse Survey Report

SPPS recently completed the Stage 2 Hybrid Transition Pulse survey. You can view the results here.

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Stage 2 Hybrid Decision - October 30, 2020

Stage 2, as well as Stages 3 and 4, will stay in distance learning until at least Tuesday, January 19.

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In-Person Supports Available During Distance Learning

During distance learning, several in-person supports are available to assist students and families with academic, social-emotional, health and wellness, and nutritional needs that are often met by their school.

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Stage 2 Not Ready to Transition to Hybrid Learning

SPPS has not met all targets needed to transition our Stage 2 students to hybrid learning.

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