February 5, 2020

MONTHLY CHECKLIST Click on the link below for a list of important tasks for school leaders that affect students and families, budgeting, communications, professional development, building operations and more. All checklists can be found in the 2019-20 Administrator Handbook. February To-Do List

WINTER WEATHER

Winter Weather Plan

Administrators (EOC Activation)

Staff Guidelines

ACTION ITEMS

Accepting Applications to Leadership Institute

The Office of Leadership Development (OLD) within the Division of Schools (DoS) is seeking interested active assistant principals and tenured staff to participate in the Leadership Institute. Participants in this eleven-month program will further develop their leadership skills and knowledge for preparation to lead SPPS into the dynamic, ever-changing future of education. Eligible interested employees must apply to the program by Friday, February 21 .  For more information about the program and the process to apply, please visit  https://www.spps.org/Domain/16120 .

Quarterly iPad Cleaning Reminder

Schools are reminded to ensure that student iPads are cleaned on a quarterly basis following these SPPS Device Cleaning Guidelines . Thank you to all administrators who have submitted certification of the 2nd Quarter cleaning in the Quarterly iPad Cleaning Certification Google Form. Any schools that still needs to complete the second quarterly cleaning are requested to do so as soon as possible and submit the form certifying cleaning is completed. For questions, please contact hans.ott@spps.org.

GOOD TO KNOW

Hand Sanitizer Removal Decision

Please read this memo from the Facilities Department to learn why Saint Paul Public Schools will be removing all hand sanitizer from SPPS buildings and schools.

Required Professional Development for EL Bilingual EAs

The English Learner (EL) Bilingual Educational Assistant (EA) required professional development is scheduled for Mon., March 2 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at 360 Colborne. All EL EAs are required to attend. Please plan accordingly.

Site Information for Summer Learning Programs

Please see this spreadsheet to learn of site information for summer 2020 learning programs. If your school building is being used this summer, the summer site administrator will connect with you to discuss details. Updated information is frequently posted at spps.org/summer and in The Bridge. For questions, please contact dia.yang@spps.org .

Four SPPS Schools Recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools

The four SPPS Apple Distinguished schools - Frost Lake Elementary, Horace Mann School, Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy and Randolph Heights Elementary - have created books that capture their journey of creating technology-rich environments to support learning goals; their books are now published in Apple Books and can be downloaded for free. More information is available here.

Office of Multilingual Learning February Newsletter

The Office of Multilingual Learning February newsletter is now available. There are important announcements and updates included in the document.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Leadership Academy (Principals and Academics Leaders)

Wed., Feb. 5 8 - 11 a.m. 360 Colborne, Rooms A/B Wed., Feb. 12 Make-up session for those who missed Feb. 5 meeting 9 - 11 a.m. 360 Colborne, Room A Wed. Feb. 26 8 - 11 a.m. 360 Colborne, Rooms A/B

Leadership Academy (Assistant Principals)

Cohort A Wed., Feb. 5 1 - 4 p.m. 360 Colborne, Rooms J/k Cohort B Wed., Feb. 12 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.

Feb. 9: Tu Bishvat starts - New Year for trees (similar to Arbor Day). It is one of the four New Years in the Jewish Calendar. According to the Jewish Law (Halachah), the 'New Year for trees' defines the beginning of the year for separating tithes for the poor and Levite. Feb. 14:   Valentine's Day Feb. 17:   No School (Pre-K-12) Presidents' Day Holiday Feb. 20: World Day for Social Justice - an observance organized by the United Nations, it aims to raise the awareness of Social Justice. The UN highlights the importance of promoting gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, and disability equality. Feb. 25: Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras Feb. 26: Ash Wedn esday Feb. 29 : Leap Day

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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

Office of Communications 651-767-8110 communications@spps.org