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SLPS Spotlight News

SLPS has important news to share with its community. From recognizing student accomplishments, announcing teacher recognitions and promoting upcoming events, Spotlight News fills a critical role by sharing District news with more than 4,500 people across the city, including reporters, community partners, elected officials, parents, and SLPS faculty and staff.  To submit information to be included in the next edition, please contact Julie Linder by calling (314) 345-2367 or via email at Julie.Linder@slps.org

SLPS Special News

SLPS Offers Parent Guidebooks for English Language Arts & Mathematics

The St. Louis Public School District has partnered with the Council of the Great City Schools to create Parent Guidebooks in English Language Arts and Mathematics in efforts to provide parents with a roadmap for helping their child achieve the most success in school. To learn more, or to obtain a grade-level copy, please visit www.slps.org/parentguidebooks.

SLPS News

SLPS EARNS 7 ACCREDITATION POINTS

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the final Annual Performance Report (APR) data for all public school districts in Missouri.  The St. Louis Public School District received seven (7) APR points towards accreditation and now qualifies for provisional accreditation as defined by DESE’s published guidelines for accreditation. 

First Day Of School Attendances Increases Almost 2000 From Last Year

A total of 20,283 students attended classes on the first day, marking an increase of 10.25% over the previous year’s first day attendance of 18,397. 

Peabody Energy Leaders in Education Names Brian O'Connor as “Educator of the Year”

Brian O’Connor of Nottingham Community Access and Job Training (CAJT) High School has been named the Peabody Energy Leaders in Education “Educator of the Year.” Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon announced O’Connor’s accolade at a celebration that included more than 300 academic, business and civic community members. 

Sigel School Receives $25,000 Grant From Target

“I’m having a blast traveling on the Target ‘Bullseye Bus’ and celebrating with schools across the country,” said Disney Channel actress and Hollywood Records recording artist Bridgit Mendler. “It’s an amazing opportunity for me and Target to surprise these schools with the $25,000 grants. There’s nothing better than seeing the smiles on the students’ faces and knowing we've made a difference for so many students.”

SLPS DISCUS Award Winners Announced

The Saint Louis Public School District is home to eight Discus Award Winners for the recently completed 2011-2012 school year. The Discus Award is a non-monetary national recognition honoring the most well-rounded high school students across the country. The SLPS students represent eight different high schools. 

Woerner Elementary Named Missouri School Of The Year

For the second time in the 19-year history of the Do The Right Thing (DTRT) Program, Woerner Elementary School in the Saint Louis Public School District has been selected as the Missouri School of the Year.

UMSL STARS PROGRAM SENDS GATEWAY STUDENT TO DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER

Aadaisia Paris Stevens, a student at Gateway STEM High School, had the distinct honor of being mentored by some of the region’s best and brightest scientists as part of the 2012 Students and Teachers as Research Scientists Program (STARS) at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

SLPS Awarded $2.2 Million Grant for Physical & Nutrition Education

The St. Louis Public School District has received $744,987.00 for the first year of a three-year grant issued by the U.S. Department of Education’s Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) to provide physical education and nutrition education at the District’s elementary schools. SLPS is the only school district in Missouri to receive this grant.

St. Louis Rams, PHL Inc., and SLPS Unveil New Athletic Facility at Gateway STEM High School

The St. Louis Public School District, in conjunction with the St. Louis Rams and PHL Inc., hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the new athletic facility at Gateway STEM High School.  The new athletic facility will be available for use by Gateway STEM’s athletic teams, school physical education courses, marching band, other schools athletic events, as well as a site for community athletic and recreational programs.

Excellence Award Announced by 99Billion Better Learning & Behavior Center

Monica Miller, Principal, and Marilyn Jackson, Counselor, from Nance Elementary School have been awarded the Excellence Award from 99Billion Better Learning & Behavior Center, INC. Their names were submitted to 99BB to be recognized as a team working collaboratively with parents, students, and outside agencies to increase teaching & learning.  Congratulations!

SLPS Graduates Named 2012 Gates Millennium Scholars

Remy Gates, a 2012 graduate from Metro Academic &Classical High School, and Abraham Shaw, a 2012 graduate from McKinley Classical Leadership Academy, have been named finalists in the Gates Millennium Scholars Program, which provides substantial scholarship awards to exceptional high school seniors for study at the college of their choice. Eligible applicants must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, demonstrated leadership skills, and a financial need. It was established in 1999 thanks to a $1 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Nottingham CAJT H.S. kicks off the school year by honoring the Olympics

The students and staff at Nottingham Community Access & Job Training (CAJT) High School kicked off their school year with a celebration honoring the 2012 Olympic Games. Each advisory classroom at Nottingham CAJT H.S. researched a country that participated in the 2012 Olympic Games. Kicking off the festivities was a Parade of Nations followed by relay races for students, faculty and staff. Throughout the first week of school, students were also given daily oral reports about each country during their lunch hour, and then participated in team building events in the afternoon while representing their chosen country.

Ranken Summer Adventure Academy 2012 a Success

During the weeks of July 16-20 and July 23-27, students from around the District were invited to attend the Ranken Summer Adventure Academy. Students were allowed to choose from a variety of STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) classes which included Air Brush, Robotics, Construction Design and Build, wheelie car production, and NASCAR test and development. Students worked with Ranken Instructors in the areas of Industrial Painting and Air Brush as well as NASCAR assembly and testing.  Barbara Bragg, Ranken STEM coordinator, felt that SLPS students and parents showed a tremendous interest in STEM activities and applauded their attention and effort during the camp week.

With Special Thanks

Mallinckrodt Academy of Gifted Instruction would like to thank their congregational partners, Gethsemane Lutheran Church and St. Joan of Arc, for pulling numerous resources together in efforts of providing a Health Fair for Mallinckrodt families and community members. It was a wonderful event and a great kick-off to the new school year.

Leaving a Lasting Legacy

Metro Academic and Classical High School’s graduated class of 2012 left a legacy gift for current and future students. The Panther, Metro’s mascot, was only a name until the graduated class of 2012 pulled together to raise enough money to buy a mascot costume for the school.  The ferocious beast was unveiled during Freshman Orientation as a happy surprise for the new students.

Upcoming Events

Gateway Greening to Install Garden at Cleveland NJROTC

On August 28^th, Gateway Greening will be working with the students of Cleveland NJROTC to install a new school garden. The garden is made possible thanks to a grant through Gateway Greening, which has installed numerous school gardens, increasing the health and wellness of SLPS students throughout the District.

Magnet and Choice School Applications will be available on September 1.

Applications can be picked up at Central Office (801 N. 11^th St.) or online at www.slps.org

Holiday

The St. Louis Public School District will be closed on September 3 in observance of Labor Day.

STUDENTS-IN-TRANSITION Homeless Awareness Community Meet and Greet

Thursday, September 13, 2012

11am-1pm

801 N. 11th Street, Room 3-6, PD Loft

·         Community agencies, school staff and social workers, parent specialists, nurses, counselors & interested stakeholders are invited to share their services!

·         Light lunch will be served

·         Parking is available

RSVP to Elizabeth Bauer at (314) 345-4491, elizabeth.bauer@slps.org, or Deidra C. Thomas-Murray at (314) 345-4501, deidra.thomas-murray@slps.org

News Articles of Interest

·         Akin: Feds should not be funding school lunches

·         American launches Newspaper In Education program

·         Be A Reader leads online book drive to get more children books

·         Behind the Minds  August 2012 featuring Shaw VPA students participating in the Link Up! program

·         City school board will make case for accreditation

·         'Confusion' in accreditation process

·         District Marketing Efforts Aim to Boost Enrollment

·         Editorial: State needs to grant provisional accreditation to St. Louis schools

·         Education Week: St. Louis schools closer to partial accreditation

·         Ex-charter students swell St. Louis, KC enrollment

·         First day of school, report cards are in

·         First day of St. Louis Public Schools 2012 : Stltoday - STLtoday.com

·         From the pulpit, a plug for school attendance

·         Imagine charter school exiles swell St. Louis enrollment

·         Kids Garden Fresh Brings Rural and Urban Students Together

·         Letter of appreciation from St. Louis Public Schools

·         MAP scores improve for SLPS (American)

·         MAP scores improve for St. Louis public schools - I4U News

·         MAP scores improve for St. Louis public schools - St Louis ...(ewallstreeter)

·         MAP test scores improve for St. Louis public schools | Video | ksdk.com

·         Rams, PHL, Inc. Deliver Gateway to Dreams

·         'Salute' to foundation builders

·         'Salute' to turnaround success

·         SLPS releases first-day attendance numbers | St. Louis Public Radio

·         SLPS sells Gardenville School to Concept Schools for $1.2M

·         SLPS should be provisionally accredited

·         St. Louis charter schools get wide range of results

·         St. Louis Public School Attendance Increased

·         St. Louis Public school improvements move district closer to - KTRS

·         St. Louis Public School officials rally students for first day of classes Monday

·         St. Louis Public School Students Head Back on First Day (KPLR)

·         St. Louis Public School Students Head Back on First Day - HOT 104.1

·         St. Louis public schools awarded $2.2 million grant ... - eWallstreeter
St. Louis school secures $2.2 million grant for nutrition education

·         St. Louis public schools awarded $2.2 million grant for physical, nutrition ...

·         St. Louis school secures $2.2 million grant for nutrition education

·         St. Louis schools closer to partial accreditation

·         St. Louis schools pension plan goes with Holland for large-cap growth

·         St. Louis schools show improvement, but accreditation remains out ...

·         Students Head Back To Class In St. Louis Public Schools

·         Students head back to classes in St. Louis

·         UMSL to establish endowed scholarships through Missouri Matching Program

·         University of Missouri System to Create Fifty-Six Need-based Endowed College ...

UPDATED: SLPS Important Phone Numbers

·         Career & Technical Education:  345-4530

·         Community Education:  345-4590

·         Early Childhood:  331-6150

·         Enrollment Information:  633-5200

·         Food Services:  345-2308

·         Gifted & Talented:  345-2435

·         Human Resources:  345-2295

·         Magnet Schools:  633-5200

·         Public Information:  345-2227

·         SLPS Events Hotline:  345-INFO(4636)

·         SLPS School Safety Anonymous Tips Hotline:  241-7577

·         SLPS Weather Emergency Hotline:  345-2466

·         Special Education:  345-5344

·         Student Records/Transcripts:  645-2648

·         Students-in-Transition/Homeless Services: 345-4501

·         Transportation:  389-2202 

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