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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The Spring Lake Park School Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 11.
![A student working on his 3D Design project to help find a solution towards polar bear extinction]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544551950/springlakeparkschoolsorg/brggbi7vgondys8mfbex/3D-11.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544551950/springlakeparkschoolsorg/brggbi7vgondys8mfbex/3D-11.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544551950/springlakeparkschoolsorg/brggbi7vgondys8mfbex/3D-11.jpg","width":800}])
Northpoint Elementary School second graders have been learning how humans are causing animals to be displaced from their habitats and this week, they used the SLP 3D Design Process (Discover, Design and Deliver) to create a solution to polar bear extinction.
![A student and a family member smiling while the students sits on a bike]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544476732/springlakeparkschoolsorg/ib4u2msmodzibmjpfd9j/Bikes_for_kids_event.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544476732/springlakeparkschoolsorg/ib4u2msmodzibmjpfd9j/Bikes_for_kids_event.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544476732/springlakeparkschoolsorg/ib4u2msmodzibmjpfd9j/Bikes_for_kids_event.jpg","width":800}])
Spring Lake Park Schools gave away 90 bikes, donated from the Bikes 4 Kids organization, to students at a bike giveaway event held at Spring Lake Park High School on Saturday, December 8.
![Winter break December 24-January 1 with snowflakes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544125886/springlakeparkschoolsorg/f0kukgev5vkuc5ha6iyd/WInterBreak-square2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544125886/springlakeparkschoolsorg/f0kukgev5vkuc5ha6iyd/WInterBreak-square2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1544125886/springlakeparkschoolsorg/f0kukgev5vkuc5ha6iyd/WInterBreak-square2.png","width":700}])
During winter break, the District Services Center (DSC) and other buildings in Spring Lake Park Schools will have different hours.
![OEC crew with a target shopping cart]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1527264577/springlakeparkschoolsorg/etmpkygxvzyvapuegw40/OEC-Adopt-A-Family-Target.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1527264577/springlakeparkschoolsorg/etmpkygxvzyvapuegw40/OEC-Adopt-A-Family-Target.jpg","width":500}])
The Opportunities in Emergency Care (OEC) program kicked off their 23rd annual Adopt-A-Family fund drive.
![Lighthouse students at Winter Bazaar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1527264364/springlakeparkschoolsorg/vrpab7q3nfz8s8hpfdfd/Lighthouse-Winter-Bazaar.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1527264364/springlakeparkschoolsorg/vrpab7q3nfz8s8hpfdfd/Lighthouse-Winter-Bazaar.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1527264364/springlakeparkschoolsorg/vrpab7q3nfz8s8hpfdfd/Lighthouse-Winter-Bazaar.jpg","width":760}])
Spring Lake Park Lighthouse School will host their annual Winter Bazaar to showcase student learning on Thursday, December 6 from 3-6 p.m.
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