Nov. 7, 2018

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 . November To-Do List

ACTION ITEMS

VOTERS APPROVE OUR SCHOOL FUNDING REQUEST

Saint Paul Public Schools voters approved our school funding request on the Nov. 6 ballot. Thank you principals for your leadership and sharing of information about the importance of passing the referendum. Read the news release View the latest results This week, you will receive "Thank You" stickers to be placed on the front and back of your school's referendum yard sign. Share the following on social media and in your school newsletters

Referendum Passes! Voters approved the Saint Paul Public Schools request to increase school funding. We are grateful for this support. The funding will help us invest in student needs and support implementation of our SPPS Achieves Strategic Plan to increase achievement for all. Thank you! Learn more here at spps.org/referendum2018.

SUBMIT YOUR WINTER OPEN HOUSE DATE

Winter open houses are an opportunity to promote your school’s programs, activities and unique features to parents and students. School visits are the number one reason families select a school. Submit your open house date and time through this form. Winter open houses are typically held after the School Choice Fair and before the priority enrollment deadline - this year between Jan. 12 and Feb. 15, 2019. Please schedule around holidays/special days listed on spps.org/calendar.  The dates will be promoted on school and district websites, social media, the MySPPS app and the School Choice Fair program flyer. Questions? Contact pepe.barton@spps.org.

ARE YOU READY FOR GIVE TO THE MAX DAY?

Principals, please be sure:  The DONATE button on your school website connects to a GiveMN page (either for your school or a PTO/PTA). That the GiveMN page will accept donations. That your school has registered for Give to the Max Day (Nov. 15), which will make you eligible for prize drawings for extra cash. If your school website's DONATE button does not connect to the appropriate page or if you have other issues or questions, contact Adam Courville at adam.courville@spps.org or 651-744-2846.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PRINCIPAL MEETINGS

Optional: Title I Monthly Workshop Topic: Engaging Stakeholders in Continuous School Decision Making Tues., Nov. 13 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 360 Colborne, Room K There will be a presentation from 9 - 9:30 a.m., but principals or a representative can drop in anytime for assistance. If you are unable to attend the presentation in-person, you may attend via Skype with this link:  https://meet.lync.com/sppsorg-spps/ryan.fell/2R8717SY __________________________________________________________________ Grade Level Meetings Wed., Nov. 14 8 - 11 a.m. 360 Colborne Elementary: Rooms A, B K-8/Middle: Room F 6-12/High: Rooms J, K __________________________________________________________________ Academic Services Meeting Wed., Nov. 28 360 Colborne, Rooms A, B

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL MEETINGS

Cohort A Wed., Nov. 7 1 - 4 p.m. 360 Colborne, Rooms D, E, F Cohort B Wed., Nov. 14 1 - 4 p.m. 360 Colborne, Room A

IMPORTANT DATES

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

Nov. 7 - Diwali A Hindu festival of lights celebrated especially in India. Nov. 9 - End of Quarter 1 Nov. 15 - No School (Pre-K) Parent-teacher conferences Nov. 16 - No School (All grades) Parent-teacher conferences/teacher professional development Nov. 22-23 - No School (All grades) Thanksgiving break

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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

Pepe Barton Communications Consultant Office: 651-744-5660 pepe.barton@spps.org