Jan. 30, 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

ACTION ITEMS

NEW FIELD TRIP REQUEST FORM

Starting Feb. 4, please start using the new Field Trip Request Form when requesting field trip transportation with the Transportation Department. This form is also found at spps.org/transportation . There is no need to resend field trip requests that were sent before Feb. 4.  As a reminder: Request field trips two weeks in advance.  Budget codes must be correct. If invalid budget codes are used, the field trip will not be scheduled. Please call Transportation with any questions at 651-696-9600 or email tom.burr@spps.org .

SUBMIT NEW WINTER HOUSE DATE

If your winter open house was canceled due to the weather, please submit a new date through this form.  The Office of Communications will promote your new date once rescheduled. Questions? Contact pepe.barton@spps.org .

GOOD TO KNOW

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ELIGIBILITY POOL PROCESS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2019-20

The 2019-20 principal and assistant principal job postings, process and timeline information can be found  here .  Please read the information thoroughly to understand key dates and application requirements. All questions can be directed to  leadershipeligibilitypool@spps.org .

OFFICE OF EARLY LEARNING

The Pre-Kindergarten program prides itself on listening to teacher feedback and refining all aspects of curriculum, instruction and assessment. Therefore, the Pre-K programming will be updated for both literacy and math assessments beginning in September.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PRINCIPAL MEETINGS

Operations Principal Meeting 8 - 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 360 Colborne, Rooms A, B State of the District 8 - 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 Washington Technology, Great Hall Grade Level Principal Meeting Time TBD Wednesday, Feb. 13 Location TBD Superintendent's District Wide Administrator Meeting 8 - 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 360 Colborne, Rooms A, B Academic Services Principal Meeting 8 - 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27 360 Colborne, Rooms A, B

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL MEETINGS

Cohort A 1 - 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 360 Colborne, Room A Cohort B 1 - 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 360 Colborne, Room A

IMPORTANT DATES

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

Feb. 15 - School Choice Priority Deadline (PreK-12) The date by which families have the best opportunity to get into their school of choice. Feb. 18 - No School (PreK-12) President's Day 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

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