Feb. 21, 2019

MONTHLY CHECKLIST Click on the link below for a list of important tasks that affect students and families, budgeting, communications, professional development, building operations and more. All checklists can be found in the Administrator Handbook . February To-Do List

GOOD TO KNOW

Secondary Professional Development Day on Friday, March 1

Friday, March 1 is a secondary (6-12) professional development day. During the morning, professional development sessions will be held at various locations. These sessions are directly aligned with the SPPS Achieves and School Continuous Improvement Plan (SCIP) priorities. Morning sessions will end by 10:30 a.m. Co-teaching staff are encouraged to attend sessions together The schedule for the day is available here Additional information on district professional development can be found here Important note for late start PreK-8 schools: We are aware that this professional development day starts an hour earlier than 6-8 teachers in PreK-8 buildings normally begin their day. For these teachers, a stipend - as per the contractual workshop rate - will be provided as necessary. Staff who have conflicts should notify their principal to be excused from the beginning of the professional development sessions. Questions can be directed to hans.ott@spps.org , Assistant Superintendent Office of Teaching and Learning.

Professional Development Day for Licensed School Support Staff on March 1

The Office of School Support will host the 2nd Annual Professional Development Day for licensed school support staff on March 1 at the Neighborhood House. This is voluntary professional development for staff. Please encourage your school counselors, social workers, psychologists and nurses to attend this full day of learning. Please contact Kathy Lombardi Kimani ( kathy.lombardi@spps.org ) or Jennifer Vigil ( jennifer.vigil@spps.org ) with any questions.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PRINCIPAL MEETINGS

Academic Services Principal Meeting 8 - 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27 360 Colborne, Rooms A, B

IMPORTANT DATES

Important holidays, no school days, special religious days and family engagement events are available online at spps.org/calendar.

Feb. 28 - Deadline Extended: School Choice Priority Deadline (PreK-12) The date by which families have the best opportunity to get into their school of choice. March 1 - No School (PreK-12) Conference preparation/teacher professional development

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The Principal's Playbook is a collaboration between the Office of Leadership and the Office of Communications. The Playbook is the main source for communicating with principals. This weekly newsletter includes department action items, professional development opportunities and other updates that directly affect principals and other school leaders. Each Playbook also includes communications and marketing content to help schools communicate with their families.

Jada Wollenzien Program Manager, Leadership Development Office: 651-744-5074 jada.wollenzien@spps.org

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