Community Support, Family, Engagement, Final Distance Learning Distribution
Dear SHPA Families,
We know so many in our community are hurting right now from the tragic events of this past week. Our Classical model is guided by values of empathy and open-mindedness. It is grounded in diversity and inclusion. It aspires to truth and goodness. We remain dedicated to these values and virtues during this difficult time. We also remain committed to our important and necessary work in equity, and believe in the promise of our mission to prepare strong citizens and lifelong learners for a diverse world in which they make lasting contributions.
We have shared with our teachers resources provided to us by the Minnesota Department of Education (“MDE”) to support students as they process the events of this past week. The MDE has also provided resources for families in need of additional services during the summer, including food access, school-age care, financial assistance, family activities, and mental health support, Please see the attached flyer and the following links for translated resources: Hmong, Spanish, and Somali. Finally, the MDE is sponsoring a Family Engagement Week with webinars beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2nd. Please see the schedule and registration links below.
Family Engagement Week, June 1-5, 2020
The Minnesota Department of Education will be hosting a Family Engagement Week from June 1-5, 2020. Throughout the week, education experts will be hosting a series of online events and promoting resources to help support families over the summer months during these unprecedented times.
- Tuesday, June 2 at 1 p.m. families can learn more about summer learning activities hosted by public libraries and community locations during a webinar with State Library Services. Registration is available here.
- Tuesday, June 2 at 4 p.m. parenting educator and 2011 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Katy Smith will provide tools for Parenting in Uncertain Times. Registration is available here.
- Wednesday, June 3 at 10 a.m. families can learn more about engaging early learners in literacy and math with activities for the whole family. Registration for the June 3 webinar is available here. This webinar will be repeated on Thursday, June 4 at 5 p.m. Registration for the June 4 webinar is available here.
- Thursday, June 4 at 10 a.m. families can learn about MDE’s Summer Food Service Program including how they can access free meals in their community. Registration is available here.
Learn more about MDE’s Family Engagement Week here.
Lastly, please remember that this afternoon marks the final distance learning distribution, which includes a final pickup of learning packets, final delivery of 6-bag lunches, and the collection of all distance learning resources, including textbooks, library books, and technologies.
Our hearts are heavy, still, we remain hopeful and resilient and very much look forward to centering our students and celebrating them in the days ahead,
SHPA Leadership Team