Who We Are
High expectations.
High achievement for all.
No excuses.
Welcome to Northpoint Elementary School in Blaine! We are one of three elementary schools in Spring Lake Park Schools serving grades in preK-4.
Innovative and Personalized Learning
Each student at Northpoint Elementary School is known by name, strength, interest and need, leading to personalized student work and learning experiences.
Focus on Literacy
All elementary students in Spring Lake Park Schools spend 120 minutes each day on reading instruction with 60 minutes in smaller groups focused on specific student needs.
STEM and Real-world Learning
We continue to expand our STEM learning for each student in Spring Lake Park Schools. We are redesigning traditional learning experiences and transforming our classrooms to help our students become creators, designers, inventors, thinkers and leaders.
Career and College Readiness and 12 x 12
We are collectively committed to designing engaging learning experiences that lead to each student earning 12 college credits by the end of 12th grade.
Low Class Sizes
One of our top priorities is to maintain low class sizes. Our class sizes at elementary grade levels are among the lowest in the metro area and among neighboring districts.
State of the Art Facilities
Parts of Northpoint have been redesigned to provide flexible learning environments that allow teachers to meet the varied needs and interests of students.
Panther Pride
Amazing things are happening every day at Northpoint Elementary School – learn more about our Northpoint stories and voices.
Why I’m #SLPPantherProud
Hear from our staff, students and community about the amazing things that are happening at Northpoint every day.
![Katrina McCarthy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532438435/springlakeparkschoolsorg/qgcl3ztxtjx3jxgmie47/Katrina-McCarthy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532438435/springlakeparkschoolsorg/qgcl3ztxtjx3jxgmie47/Katrina-McCarthy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532438435/springlakeparkschoolsorg/qgcl3ztxtjx3jxgmie47/Katrina-McCarthy.jpg","width":600}])
Teacher, Northpoint
I am #SLPPantherProud because of our children, families and co-workers who all inspire, challenge, push and support me! I am also so excited by the technology - not just electronically but new and innovative ideas we use to engage our students.
![Julie Jeppson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532441043/springlakeparkschoolsorg/h2pb8xfqruftfduv0vbd/Julie-Jeppson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532441043/springlakeparkschoolsorg/h2pb8xfqruftfduv0vbd/Julie-Jeppson.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532441043/springlakeparkschoolsorg/h2pb8xfqruftfduv0vbd/Julie-Jeppson.jpg","width":600}])
Parent, Northpoint
Panther Pride is alive and well!
![Audrey Hendrickson working with a student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532441135/springlakeparkschoolsorg/fswbgik2c36yao7sjw7b/Audrey-Hendrickson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532441135/springlakeparkschoolsorg/fswbgik2c36yao7sjw7b/Audrey-Hendrickson.jpg","width":500}])
Teacher, Northpoint
It is really exciting to work in a school district where teachers are given opportunities to design engaging lessons for our student population. We are encouraged and expected to try new things daily.
![Judi-Kahoun sitting with students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532440684/springlakeparkschoolsorg/qrqwa0gmwmjwxyi8u91w/Judi-Kahoun.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532440684/springlakeparkschoolsorg/qrqwa0gmwmjwxyi8u91w/Judi-Kahoun.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532440684/springlakeparkschoolsorg/qrqwa0gmwmjwxyi8u91w/Judi-Kahoun.jpg","width":600}])
Principal, Northpoint
I really feel Northpoint is a special place. We want to get to know each child not only by name, but by interest, strength, need and how they best learn.
![Teacher working with student on iPad]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1525378510/springlakeparkschoolsorg/pcraofdk5fkmecqbzzf2/Karlie-Storlie.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1525378510/springlakeparkschoolsorg/pcraofdk5fkmecqbzzf2/Karlie-Storlie.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1525378510/springlakeparkschoolsorg/pcraofdk5fkmecqbzzf2/Karlie-Storlie.png","width":680}])
Teacher, Northpoint
We are constantly pausing to ask questions and reflect to create a better learning community for our kiddos- and that's something to be #SLPPantherProud about!
News
In Other News…
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Spring Lake Park Schools was recently notified that its financial rating assigned by Moody’s Investor Service has been upgraded to an Aa2 rating from the previous Aa3 rating.
![Early Childhood student smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539618590/springlakeparkschoolsorg/hdoulxoxvnpss0hyy7lx/enrollment.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539618590/springlakeparkschoolsorg/hdoulxoxvnpss0hyy7lx/enrollment.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539618590/springlakeparkschoolsorg/hdoulxoxvnpss0hyy7lx/enrollment.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1539618590/springlakeparkschoolsorg/hdoulxoxvnpss0hyy7lx/enrollment.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1539618590/springlakeparkschoolsorg/hdoulxoxvnpss0hyy7lx/enrollment.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1539618590/springlakeparkschoolsorg/hdoulxoxvnpss0hyy7lx/enrollment.jpg","width":2200}])
The overall student enrollment of Spring Lake Park Schools continues to increase, as the demographics and enrollment study that guided facilities planning projected.
![Coley Fehringer smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539286758/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rkkcpagwe6dcipgczokt/Coley_Fehringer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539286758/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rkkcpagwe6dcipgczokt/Coley_Fehringer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539286758/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rkkcpagwe6dcipgczokt/Coley_Fehringer.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1539286758/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rkkcpagwe6dcipgczokt/Coley_Fehringer.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1539286758/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rkkcpagwe6dcipgczokt/Coley_Fehringer.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1539286758/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rkkcpagwe6dcipgczokt/Coley_Fehringer.jpg","width":2200}])
Coley Fehringer, communication specialist on the Spring Lake Park Schools communication team, was selected to receive the “35 Under 35” recognition from the National School Public Relations Association.
![SLP Early Childhood to host Panther Playtime Preschool]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539264424/springlakeparkschoolsorg/qz4ojutrpkfj5wfcp6ck/Panther_Playtime.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539264424/springlakeparkschoolsorg/qz4ojutrpkfj5wfcp6ck/Panther_Playtime.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1539264424/springlakeparkschoolsorg/qz4ojutrpkfj5wfcp6ck/Panther_Playtime.jpg","width":640}])
Spring Lake Park Early Childhood classes will be hosting a Panther Playtime Preschool starting Tuesday, November 6 at the Spring Lake Park High School.
![Two NP students working on a STEM project]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539186789/springlakeparkschoolsorg/usefx4xvgetesvmbhrz7/IMG_8197.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539186789/springlakeparkschoolsorg/usefx4xvgetesvmbhrz7/IMG_8197.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539186789/springlakeparkschoolsorg/usefx4xvgetesvmbhrz7/IMG_8197.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1539186789/springlakeparkschoolsorg/usefx4xvgetesvmbhrz7/IMG_8197.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1539186789/springlakeparkschoolsorg/usefx4xvgetesvmbhrz7/IMG_8197.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1539186789/springlakeparkschoolsorg/usefx4xvgetesvmbhrz7/IMG_8197.jpg","width":2200}])
This week's newsletter includes: STEM makerspace donation request, volunteer opportunities for the upcoming book fair, a look into the SLPHS fall theater event- Almost Maine and more!
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Spring Lake Park Schools recently received the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International’s Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award for the 2017 fiscal year.
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