Park Terrace Elementary School - Spring Lake Park Schools

Who We Are

High expectations.
High achievement for all.
No excuses.

Welcome to Park Terrace Elementary School in Spring Lake Park! We are one of three elementary schools serving Spring Lake Park Schools' students in grades preK-4.

Innovative and Personalized Learning

Each student at Park Terrace Elementary School is known by name, strength, interest and need, leading to personalized student work and learning experiences.

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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.

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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 12^th grade.

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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

Many portions of Park Terrace 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 Park Terrace Elementary School – learn more about our Park Terrace stories and voices.

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In Other News…

Learning Model Transition to distance learning for grades K-6

Grades K-6 to transition to distance learning

Spring Lake Park Schools students in grades K-6 will transition to distance learning (SLP Extended Flexible Learning) starting Monday, November 30. The decision is the result of escalating COVID-19 case rates in Anoka County that are impacting the community and our schools.

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Free meal pick-up and community distribution

As all students grades K-12 transition to Extended Flexible Learning (distance), Spring Lake Park Schools will continue to support students’ nutritional needs. Free meals will be distributed on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 locations throughout the community.

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Meal distribution moving to Tuesdays and Thursdays, community sites coming next week

As all students grades K-12 transition to Extended Flexible Learning (distance), Spring Lake Park Schools will continue to support students’ nutritional needs at no cost. Meal distribution will now occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Randy Backman's Westwood math class waves to each other online

Experiences from distance learning

There are 1,973 Spring Lake Park Schools students at all grade levels who have been learning in the SLP Extended Flexible Learning (distance learning) model this fall. Teachers, students and families are sharing their experiences with a learning model that’s come a long way from the spring.

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Spring Lake Park High School students sitting in chairs and doing school work

Four weeks of school in the books

Spring Lake Parks Schools students headed into fall break after four weeks of a new, unusual school year. This year, four weeks of continuity in learning feels like a milestone to celebrate.

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COVID-19 Testing Locations Image Map of Minnesota

Getting tested for COVID-19

There are several ways – including many that are free – to get tested for COVID-19. A community testing event in Anoka County, Oct. 13-15, 2020 is one, along with other options happening throughout the state.

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Why I’m #SLPPantherProud

Hear from our staff, students and community about the amazing things that are happening in Spring Lake Park Schools every day.

Park Terrace teacher Justine Hryhorysak laughing with a student

Justine Hryhorysak (opens in new window/tab)

Teacher, Park Terrace

In order to personalize learning, you really have to think about what this child need and every child needs love and compassion and encouragement. I let them know that it's totally okay to do whatever they need to do to continue to move forward because you can't stop until you're proud.

Ashley Winterer (opens in new window/tab)

English Learner Specialist, Park Terrace

I personalize learning by building relationships with each student I work with. It is incredibly important for students to have their unique perspective seen as an asset to the learning community.

Yesica Garay-Muñoz (opens in new window/tab)

Parent, Park Terrace

Park Terrace is a wonderful place. I love that when you come in its so welcoming.

Sam Miller

Teacher, Park Terrace

I joined Spring Lake Park Schools because of the incredible students here and the wealth of experiences and background knowledge they bring with them to school. I am constantly in awe of the connections they make and share from their lives.

Upcoming Events

Nov 27

Thanksgiving Break, no school, district services center closed

all day

Dec 4

End of Trimester 1

Dec 7

No school, no students