Covid-19
We are following guidance from the Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota Department of Health to provide learning for the 2020-2021 school year that responds to local COVID-19 public health conditions.
All students in grades preK-12 are learning full-time at school. We also continue to operate an Extended Flexible Learning (distance learning) model for families who have chosen it.
We are operating this year in alignment with Minnesota’s Safe Learning Plan for the 2020-21 School Year and continue to monitor COVID-19 case numbers and trends in data from Minnesota Department of Health provided weekly.
Health And Safety Measures
We follow guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is an overview of the measures we will take when we are in school buildings in open campus and modified campus schedules learning models.
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Hand Hygiene
- Physical Distancing
- Cleaning and Ventilation
- No visitors
- Health Screening Expectations
- Procedures for Close Contact, Illness and Quarantine
- Notifications: Close Contact, Illness and Quarantine
- School Spaces
- Transportation
- Meal Services
- Music
Personal Protective Equipment
Hand Hygiene
Physical Distancing
Cleaning and Ventilation
No visitors
Health Screening Expectations
Procedures for Close Contact, Illness and Quarantine
Notifications: Close Contact, Illness and Quarantine
School Spaces
Transportation
Meal Services
Music
Overview of Learning Models and Schedules
Spring Lake Park Schools must be ready to implement and move between different learning models throughout the 2020-2021 school year as public health conditions change.
There are three models:
- Extended Flexible Learning (distance learning) will be used when school buildings are not able to open due to required health and safety mitigation strategies, or when a family chooses this option for their student.
- Modified Campus Schedule (hybrid) will be used when school buildings are able to open with significant modifications that limit the number of people in school spaces, provide for physical distancing and follow recommended health and safety guidelines and will use a combination of in-person and online teaching and learning.
- Open Campus (in-person) will be used when school buildings are able to open more fully following health and safety guidance.
Review the Taking and Tracking Attendance guidelines for the 2020-2021 school year
Explore more information about each of the current models here.
- Overview of Extended Flexible Learning (distance) Model
- Overview of Modified Campus Schedules (Hybrid) Model
- Grades K-1: Modified Campus Schedules (Hybrid)
- Grades 2-6: Modified Campus Schedules (Hybrid)
- Grades 7-12: Modified Campus Schedules (Hybrid)
- Open Campus
Overview of Extended Flexible Learning (distance) Model
Overview of Modified Campus Schedules (Hybrid) Model
Grades K-1: Modified Campus Schedules (Hybrid)
Grades 2-6: Modified Campus Schedules (Hybrid)
Grades 7-12: Modified Campus Schedules (Hybrid)
Open Campus
Frequently Asked Questions
These frequently asked questions will be updated often as we continue to hear from our community. In all of our work, we will prioritize the safety and wellbeing of students and staff and work to personalize learning for each student.
- Can I switch to distance learning at any time?
- What does recess look like?
- Is before and after school childcare be available through Learning Ventures?
- What is the plan for activities and athletics?
- How will full-time distance learning be different from the spring?
- What is the plan for Preschool and Early Childhood?
- What are the requirements for face masks?
- What if a face mask cannot be worn for health reasons?
- Are face coverings provided? And for whom?
- Can my child wear a clear face shield instead of a cloth face mask?
- How is mask wearing be enforced on the bus?
- What are you doing to enforce physical distancing requirements for the modified campus schedule (hybrid) model?
- Will schools be open to the general public/visitors?
- What are the symptoms that would require someone to stay home?
- How is health screening being conducted?
- What happens if a student develops COVID-19 symptoms while at school?
- If someone develops COVID-19 symptoms while at school, where will they isolate?
- What happens if a student or staff members has symptoms or a confirmed case of COVID-19?
- What if someone in my household shows symptoms or tests positive for COVID-19?
- If a student is waiting for their COVID-19 test results can they come to school?
- Will families be notified if a student in their class has tested positive?
Can I switch to distance learning at any time?
What does recess look like?
Is before and after school childcare be available through Learning Ventures?
What is the plan for activities and athletics?
How will full-time distance learning be different from the spring?
What is the plan for Preschool and Early Childhood?
What are the requirements for face masks?
What if a face mask cannot be worn for health reasons?
Are face coverings provided? And for whom?
Can my child wear a clear face shield instead of a cloth face mask?
How is mask wearing be enforced on the bus?
What are you doing to enforce physical distancing requirements for the modified campus schedule (hybrid) model?
Will schools be open to the general public/visitors?
What are the symptoms that would require someone to stay home?
How is health screening being conducted?
What happens if a student develops COVID-19 symptoms while at school?
If someone develops COVID-19 symptoms while at school, where will they isolate?
What happens if a student or staff members has symptoms or a confirmed case of COVID-19?
What if someone in my household shows symptoms or tests positive for COVID-19?
If a student is waiting for their COVID-19 test results can they come to school?
Will families be notified if a student in their class has tested positive?
Library Book Checkout for Extended Flexible Learning Students
Starting the week of February 22, Extended Flexible Learning students can reserve library books and pick them up at their home school. This book pick-up process will happen every week for the remainder of the school year for EFL students, with the exception of scheduled non-school days on Wednesdays.
Reservation and Pick-up instructions:
- On the Monday of each week, students and/or family members need to request the books they would like to check out. To do this, first, go to the Destiny Discover app on your iPad and log in using your district username and password
- Once logged in, students can search available books and place hold requests for pickup; eBooks and other digital resources may also be available for checkout by Monday morning.
- Next, wait to receive confirmation via Schoology that the books are available and ready to pick up on Wednesday.
- On Wednesday of that week, go to your home school during the hours listed below. Call the number and someone will bring the books out to your vehicle.
To be eligible, overdue books must be returned or the corresponding fines must be satisfied. Books will be held for two weeks.
Wednesday Pick-up times and number to call:
- Centerview - 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 763-600-5500
- Northpoint - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 763-600-5700
- Park Terrace - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 763-600-5600
- Woodcrest Spanish Immersion - 1-3 p.m., 763-600-5800
- Westwood Intermediate and Middle School - 8:45-9:45 a.m. and 2-3 p.m., 763-600-5308
- Spring Lake Park High School - 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 763-600-5100
COVID-19 Dashboard
Our SLP dashboard is now available that shows county 14-day numbers, daily county infection rates and key data points from our school district. View the dashboard.
2020-2021 Calendar
Click on the calendar image to view a downloadable PDF.
Student and Family Resources
School Newsletters
Each school will post a newsletter on their website under News > Newsletters as well as email it home on most Wednesdays throughout the school year. To ensure you receive these emails, please update student and family contact information in the Campus Parent Portal system. You can make updates at SpringLakeParkSchools.org/ParentPortal.
Technology Support
The SLP Tech Department is here to support students and families.
If you need technology support, email techsupport@district16.org. Make sure to include your name, contact information and a brief description of your request. If you are unable to email, call
763-600-5555 and leave a message.
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