June 5, 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 . June To-Do List

ACTION ITEMS

Teacher Development & Evaluation

The Teacher Development & Evaluation (TD&E) oversight committee suggests this timeline for implementing components during the 2019-20 school year. It is highly recommended that administrators work with their leadership team and Saint Paul Federation of Educators steward(s) to determine the specific schedule for their school/department. There are no changes to the suggested time from last year. Professional Learning Communities (PLC): School-Based PLC Expectations District/Departmental Expectations District/Departmental PLC Offerings Questions about TD&E can be directed to amy.steele@spps.org .

GOOD TO KNOW

Schedule for Family Contact Information in Blackboard Connect

Summer and 2019-20 family contact information is scheduled to be uploaded in Blackboard Connect on the following dates. Sending messages before these dates may result in messages going to students from the current school year. Monday, June 10  Summer-Term 1 (Summer Learning Programs) Friday, July 12 Regular 2019-20 school year enrollment (does not include Crossroads Science and Crossroads Montessori) Summer-Term 2 (Summer Learning Programs) Wednesday, July 31 Regular 2019-20 school year enrollment uploaded for Crossroads Science and Crossroads Montessori If you have questions, contact jerry.skelly@spps.org.

2019-20 Calendar in the School Marketing Toolkit

Provide families with an easy-to-follow school calendar for the 2019-20 school year. This Google Slide template is easy to use so you can add your school events with color codes in the left sidebar. It already includes important district dates. The calendar and other easy templates are available in the School Marketing Toolkit at spps.org/toolkit.

School Marketing Toolkit

Office of Early Learning New Location

The Office of Early Learning is moving locations. Effective June 10, the Office of Early Learning will be located on the second floor of 1930 Como. Please direct inner-school mail and any other needed communications to our new address.

Department of Research, Evaluation and Assessment

Academic Programming District-Wide Data Collection The district is responsible for monitoring how students are progressing toward meeting state, grade-level academic standards. The Division of Academic Services has incorporated your feedback in this year's questionnaire and will conduct the large-scale data collection process to focus on the following areas: Area 1: MN academic standards Area 2: Well-rounded education Area 3: Academic interventions Area 4: Gifted and talented services The Department of Research, Evaluation and Assessment will email the link to the questionnaire by Friday, June 7. Data collection will take place June 7- June 21. For questions, please contact  stacey.gray-akyea@spps.org.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Superintendent's Districtwide Administrator Meeting (SDWAM)

8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 Washington Technology Magnet School, Great Hall

IMPORTANT DATES

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

June 7 - Last Day of School June 17- July 11 - Summer Term Session 1 July 15 - Aug. 8 - Summer Term Session 2

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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