The Brighter Bulletin: March 5, 2025

​ ​ The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter March 5, 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​ Hello SANB Families! ​ Happy Snow Day/E-Learning Day, SANB! Here's a snapshot of this week's Brighter Bulletin: Lunch balances in Skyward Mar. 4 Board Brief SANB Investigation Procedures 2025-2026 School Year Calendar Spring Conferences Spring Break: Mar. 24-28. Upcoming Concerts Public Schools Week Athena Award Winner Speech Team Tournament Wilshire Park Food Drive ​ ​ ​ ​ District Updates ​ ​ ​ ​ Check Lunch Balance in Skyward ​ We’re currently seeing high negative lunch balances for students in all grade levels. Please login to Skyward to review your student’s lunch balance and pay for any charges acquired. Parents/guardians are notified by email when their student’s lunch account balance becomes negative, please make sure your email address is up to date in Skyward. If you have questions about lunch balances, please contact your child’s school for more information about charges and Educational Benefits. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Mar. 4 Board Brief: Key Takeaways ​ Director of Athletics, Activities, and Facilities Dr. Troy Urdahl presented the winter sports recognition to student athletes including: Triple ‘A’ Award winners, ExCEL Award winners the Athena Award winner. Science Olympiad Team Members were also honored, you can find the full list of students recognized in the 03.04.25 school board meeting agenda. Dr. Urdahl gave the annual Athletics & Activities Report for the 2023-2024 school year.  Director of Community Services Wendy Webster presented the 2025-2026 school year calendar. The board requested the single date choice for a staff professional day be explicit, specifically referring to the choice between Aug. 6 and Sept. 23. The 2025-2026 calendars for family and staff were approved. Policy 202.1 on ISD 282 Board Compensation was approved. Board compensation will increase annually by 2-3% with the basic general education formula. The Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk and Treasurer will receive an added stipend to reflect additional duties. Policy 214 on Out of State Travel by Board Members was approved.  There was a first reading of the following policies: Policy 405 on Veteran's Preference Policy 509 on Enrollment of Nonresident Students, and Policy 903 on Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites.  Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations Tim Anderson gave an update on staffing at SANB, specifically on contract renewals and non-renewals.   Superintendent Dr. Renee Corneille presented on the budget model and a discussion followed. The budget model process includes the board creating an enrollment target, school administrators create a budget model based on those enrollment numbers and current staffing, and the board approves the budget. The presentation included where SANB receives funding (federal, state, and local funding) and how that funding is used and restricted for staffing, multilingual services, programming and more. The board has until June 30 to take action on a budget model. You can find upcoming School Board meetings, agendas, and recordings on the district website. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Students Honored at School Board Meeting ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ SANB Investigations Procedure ​ The St. Anthony-New Brighton School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. The below handout outlines the process the district follows when investigating reports of policy violations, including those related to harassment, violence, and bullying. ​ ​ ​ ​ Investigation Procedure Guide ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ 2025-2026 School Year Calendar ​ The 2025-2026 school calendar was approved by the board last night. You’ll find district recognized holidays, breaks, and more on the calendar. ​ ​ ​ ​ 2025-2026 School Year Calendar ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Events & Breaks ​ ​ ​ ​ Spring Conferences ​ It’s time to get ready for Spring conferences! Detailed information for your student’s building will be communicated directly to families this week and next. The general info is below.  SAMS When: Thursday, April 3. 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Where: SAMS/SAVHS Commons How: Arena-Style conferences are when families are seen in a first come, first serve basis.  SAVHS When: Thursday, Mar. 20. 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. Where: Individual teacher classrooms. How: Teachers will reach out to families to request they come in for conferences. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Spring Break: Mar. 24-28 ​ Spring Break is coming for SANB! Get ready for some rest and hopefully some beautiful sunshine! Spring Break will be March 24-28 AND no school on March 31 in observance of Eid al-Fitr. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Concerts ​ Wilshire Park on Mar. 6 1st Grade Choir & Music Concert: 6:00 p.m. in the WP West Gym. SAMS on Mar. 11 7th & 8th Grade Bands: 7:00 p.m. in Auditorium. SAVHS on Mar. 10  Symphonic & Jazz Bands: 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.  Symphonic, Concert, & Jazz Bands: 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.  9th Grade & Concert Bands: 8:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. ​ ​ ​ ​ SANB Highlights ​ ​ ​ ​ Public Schools Week ​ Last week was Public Schools Week! SANB celebrated by not only providing the best public education we can, but by honoring some students and staff in our small, caring environment! You can read their stories on the district website. ​ ​ ​ ​ Public Schools Week 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Athena Award Winner: Congratulations Josie Bossen ​ For over 50 years, St. Anthony Village High School has been honoring an outstanding female athlete through the Athena Award program. The Athena Award recognizes a senior female athlete based on excellence in individual sports or for participation and accomplishments in team sports. This year, SAVHS is proud to award this honor to Josie Bossen! Josie is a three-sport captain, participating in diving 🏊‍♀️, gymnastics 🤸‍♀️, and track & field 🏃‍♀️. She has made multiple trips to state in both diving and gymnastics, and will be one of the team’s top field athletes this upcoming track season, competing in the triple jump and pole vault events. This past fall, Josie was the Class A State Diving runner-up and she broke the school record in the 11 Dive. She also made a trip to state during her junior season and has been named to the All-Conference Team three times. In gymnastics, Josie recently made her third trip to state, competing on bars. She has numerous awards in gymnastics, including All-State Honorable Mention honors, All-Section awards, and All-Conference nominations. You are AWESOME, Josie! Congratulations! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Speech Team: You Lucky Dog Tournament ​ Shout out to our SAVHS Speech team for hosting the “You Lucky Dog” speech tournament. We have some incredibly talented students and it is always great seeing them on stage Shining! Special shoutout to speech coach, Joan Nelson, for organizing the event! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Wilshire Park Food Drive Success! ​ Students and families did a great job with the food drive! When Ralph Reeder weighed the food, it was 391 pounds of food and supplies. Our K-Kids measured and counted the items too, and they counted 415 items. Great job Wilshire Park Pandas! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known. ​ ​ ​

Wednesday, Mar 05 2025

The Brighter Bulletin: February 19, 2025

​ ​ The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter February 19, 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​ Hello SANB Families! ​ Welcome back to the Brighter Bulletin where you’ll get all the important updates and reminders you need to have a successful school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ District Updates ​ ​ ​ ​ Check Lunch Balance in Skyward ​ In Minnesota, first school meals are free of charge: first breakfast and first lunch. If a student goes through the line a second time for any additional items (including a single milk carton), families will be charged for a full second meal. We’re currently seeing high negative lunch balances for students in all grade levels. Please login to Skyward to review your student’s lunch balance and pay for any charges acquired. Parents/guardians are notified by email when their student’s lunch account balance becomes negative, please make sure your email address is up to date in Skyward. If you have questions about lunch balances, please contact your child’s school for more information about charges and Educational Benefits. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Feb. 18 Board Brief: Key Takeaways ​ Superintendent Dr. Renee Corneille presented on the previously tabled enrollment targets. The discussion centered around the budget; lower enrollment targets and actual enrollment numbers means a lower budget for the building it affects. SAVHS was specifically discussed as K-8 enrollment and budget has remained steady. The thorough discussion focused on the history of enrollment targets and background on why the board created a long-term plan in 2022, assisting board members in their decision-making process. The board voted to keep the current enrollment targets with next steps including a task force to audit how this decision is affecting instruction and facilities in the school year 2025-2026. The collective bargaining agreement between the St. Anthony Village Education Association (the teacher’s union) and the SANB School District on the Minnesota mandated READ Act was approved. Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations Tim Anderson shared an approved memorandum of understanding between the District and St. Anthony Village Education Association (SAVEA) on the implementation of Effective Instruction. A neutral facilitator for future discussions on implementation, working conditions, and metrics for EI will be identified and used for discussions on the topic between the District and the Union. Director of Community Services Wendy Webster presented on the goals and challenges of SANB ECFE and Preschool programs. Classroom teams have been learning new methods for collecting and analyzing data of the skills students are learning. The financial status of community youth and adult enrichment programs was also discussed.  Webster also discussed the progress for the 2025-2026 school year calendar. School board members who attended the Minnesota State Board Association Leadership Conference shared their professional development experiences.  Discussions occurred for Policy 202.1 on ISD 282 Board Compensation, Policy 214 on Out-of-State Travel by School Board Members, and a Policy 524.1 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy. A survey to different professional demographics of staff of grades 5-12 will be sent to learn more about the preferences and needs on cell phone policies in our schools and how to comply with Minnesota state law. Find upcoming meetings, agendas, and more from the school board on the district website. ​ ​ ​ ​ District Highlights ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ SAMS Proficiency-Based Grading Featured in Star Trib ​ SAMS eighth graders along with Principal Kujawski were interviewed about our proficiency-based grading system at SAMS! The first publication of the article proclaimed that SAVHS will be getting rid of their A-F grading system, the article has since been corrected to reflect for accuracy: the high school will be doing proficiency-based instruction while keeping the A-F grading system.  A PDF version of the article is attached to this Brighter Bulletin post. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Proficiency-Based Grades Article ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ MN Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families feature Anne-Marie in Newsletter ​ The Early Learning Services Newsletter February issue featured SANB’s very own stellar ECFE teacher Anne-Marie Fischer! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day: Meet Alyssa Coakley ​ Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We get to celebrate our awesome bus drivers who keep our schools running by safely bringing kiddos to school each day. We want you to meet Alyssa Coakley, SANB bus driver and parent. Read her story about being a part of our small, caring community below! ​ ​ ​ ​ Meet Alyssa Coakley ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Leilani Abraham and Lincoln Urdahl named Triple ‘A’ Award winners ​ Congratulations to seniors Leilani Abraham and Lincoln Urdahl on being named St. Anthony Village High School’s Triple ‘A’ Award winners!  Each year SAVHS has the chance to recognize two senior students through the Minnesota State High School League’s Triple ‘A’ Award program. The Triple ‘A’ Award distinguishes seniors who are strong students (3.0 GPA or above) and are involved in both MSHSL-sponsored athletics and fine arts activities. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Leilani Abraham Abraham is a band student, she plays basketball, is on the track team, and has been named to the All-Conference Team in both sports. Leilani has scored 1000 career points in basketball at SANB! Outside of SAVHS, Abraham has taken part in clubs at the University of Minnesota, including Emerging Leaders of Color and Analytics U, where she has had an opportunity to improve her leadership skills and work with other student leaders from various backgrounds. Lincoln Urdahl Urdahl is three-sport captain, playing football, hockey, and baseball. He has spent 11 seasons on varsity teams, and has been named All-Conference in football and baseball. He’s attended a variety of leadership events, including the Minnesota Twins High School Leadership Academy and the Minnesota Wild Captains Leadership Summit. In addition to sports, Urdahl has participated in visual arts since his freshman year, receiving a Superior Rating last year. Next year, Leilani plans to pursue a degree in Exercise Science and Lincoln plans to pursue a degree in Financial Management! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Thank You for Continuing to Donate to our Pantry! ​ We want to shout out the SANB teacher’s union for hosting, NHS students for collecting, AND our amazing community members for donating to the Food & Supplies Pantry during the professional development day on Monday! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Wilshire Park Losar Celebration Assembly ​ Losar means New Year in Tibetan. It is the first day of the first month of the Tibetan lunar calendar, that day will be Feb. 28 this year. It’s a time filled with celebrations! Wilshire Park students got to see those festivities firsthand at the Losar Assembly led by world-renowned Tibetan musician and Wilshire Park parent, Nam Phurbu! Students learned some basic dance steps to a traditional Tibetan circle dance called Gorshay. Deeper learning occurred when students got up close to view cultural items and ask questions about their meaning. The assembly featured many of SANB’s talented students! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Events & Surveys ​ ​ ​ ​ Menstrual Products Equity Survey ​ The University of Minnesota, the Minnesota Menstrual Equity Coalition, and their advocacy partners want to know how the 2023 Minnesota legislation on period products in schools is going!  Input from community members like you (and our students) gives great insight into how implementation is going for our schools. Complete the survey here. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ SAVHS Career Expo: Feb. 24 ​ SAVHS Huskies and their families are invited to a career expo hosted by our College & Career Coordinator, Emerson Sears! It will be an excellent opportunity for your student(s) to learn more about potential career paths. This is also an excellent opportunity for families to get connected with local businesses. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ 9th Grade Orientation: Feb. 26 ​ The SAVHS 9th Grade orientation is Feb. 26 in the OD Tingum Auditorium from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Students and families will hear from student speakers, building principals and get to register for classes while learning about the high school experience at SANB!  ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known. ​ ​ ​

Wednesday, Feb 19 2025

The Brighter Bulletin: February 5, 2025

​ ​ The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter February 5, 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​ Hello SANB Families! ​ Welcome back to the Brighter Bulletin where you’ll get all the important updates and reminders you need to have a successful school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ School Board Brief ​ ​ ​ ​ Feb. 4 Board Brief: Key Takeaways ​ During Superintendent Dr. Renee Corneille’s absence, SANB Director of Academics, Hope Fagerland, and Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations, Tim Anderson will be filling in at school board meetings and general operations for our schools. Director of Athletics, Activities, and Facilities, Dr. Troy Urdaul presented his biannual report on the current state and future planning of our school buildings to the board.  An enrollment target discussion occurred, with board members taking into consideration the concerns of community and staff members on building space, budgeting for enrollment, and capacity of staff and funding. Moving forward with the current enrollment target was tabled pending a future discussion on facilities and budget capacity. Director Fagerland presented on the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee’s vote concur with the educational offerings that have been extended by the district to American Indian students. Executive Director Anderson presented a summary of the 2024-2026 paraprofessional and clerical contracts.  There was a final reading of Policy 516 on student medication and Policy 530 on student immunizations. Dr. Palmer did a first reading on Policy 202.1 on compensation of school board members and Policy 214 on out-of-state travel by school board members as required by law.  Director Fagerland presented a budget model and general updates on the district. School Board Director Oksnevad gave a summary of the Senate Education Finance Committee session she attended. Find upcoming meetings, agendas, and more from the school board on the district website. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ School Board Director Oksnevad Testifies to Senate Education Finance Committee ​ Thank you to our School Board Director Laura Oksnevad for testifying to the Senate Education Finance committee on Wednesday, Jan. 29. We are fortunate that our school board advocates for our small school district and identifies how policy decisions impact public schools on a local level. View Director Oksnevad’s testimony at 1:44:22 here. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ District Updates ​ ​ ​ ​ Safety of Students While at School ​ The safety and security of students and staff inside our school buildings and outside on school district property is our top priority. Schools are the safest place for students and adults. Our school district operates by policies 903 Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites and 519 Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies to ensure the safety and security of our staff, students and school district buildings and sites. We consulted with our school district attorney to review our policies and procedures when unannounced visitors arrive at our schools. Policy Highlights When an unannounced visitor such as county child protection, law enforcement such as a local police officer or federal immigration agent, non-custodial parent or other persons not listed in the Student Information System come to our schools, building administrators do not disclose information about the student. If law enforcement or child protection requests to interview a student, school officials will contact our district attorney to review the request. Law enforcement will not be granted access to a student or a student’s information without a signed warrant or subpoena from the appropriate courts and authorities. Before access is granted, the building principal will attempt to contact the parent/guardian to inform them of the request. The agency investigating a child protection report is required to provide a court order before interviewing a student at school and the court order may specify that the school cannot inform a parent/guardian. Schools are still one of the safest places for kids regardless of citizenship status. The St. Anthony-New Brighton school district will always protect the privacy of our students and honor their dignity through our procedures and the guidance of our district attorney. Please read the full policies 903 and 519 at the links listed. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ SANB Highlights ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to SAVHS students Will Rehfuss and Waverly van Buren! ​ Juniors Will Rehfuss and Waverly van Buren were named the 2025 ExCEL Award winners! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The ExCEL [Excellence in Community, Education, and Leadership] award recognizes students who participate in school activities, show leadership in school, and demonstrate a strong commitment to community service. Waverly and Will are both strong leaders at SAVHS! Waverly is a swim captain and an officer of the Green Team, while also being a member of NHS, Speech, and participating in Visual Arts. She volunteers her time as a peer tutor, serving on the Community Service Advisory Committee, and packing meals at Every Meal. Will is a member of the football and baseball teams. He was named to the All-District Football Team this past season and will serve as a football captain next season. In the community, Will volunteers at youth football and baseball clinics, as well as serving at Every Meal and Feed My Starving Children. Congratulations to our awesome SAVHS juniors for continuing to make a difference and make our community proud! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ SAMS Works Hard AND Plays Hard! ​ Last Friday, SAMS had an AWESOME Work Hard, Play Hard Day. During their Learning Lab last week, students learned about how the Ojibwe and Dakota people design and build canoes. Students worked together in groups to engineer their own canoe.  They raced their canoes across the pool and celebrated their hard work by hosting Music Mayhem, BINGO, and different choice activities. It was a great day at SAMS! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Author Kyle Lukoff visits SANB ​ Kyle Lukoff has written several award-winning middle grade novels and picture books about growing families and budding friendships. In his latest book A World Worth Saving, the main character faces the challenges of identity and where he fits in the world while addressing modern issues. Students got to meet Lukoff and discuss creative writing, how to become a published author, and more! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ SAVHS Read it Forward to Preschoolers! ​ Last week preschoolers got to listen to the big kids read some of their favorite books! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Events ​ ​ ​ ​ Preschool and ECFE Open House: Feb. 8 ​ SANB’s Preschool and Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) programs are hosting an open house on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 9:00 - 11:00 am at St. Anthony Community Services, 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony. The ECFE program helps support parents with children from birth to age 5 with discussion with other parents facilitated by our family and parent educator.  Registration for All Day Preschool and Half Day Preschool begins Monday, Feb. 3 for children who will be 3 by September 1, 2025, and live in St. Anthony-New Brighton School District. Learn more about ECFE classes and Half Day Preschool and All Day Preschool options. Families can register online or contact the Community Services front desk at 612.706.1166. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Community Services Sweetheart Dance: Feb. 11 ​ Calling all early childhood families to join us for the Sweetheart Dance! Kiddos will enjoy fun music, dancing, and giggles with other kiddos and parents! Community Services Multipurpose Room Dress up, have your picture taken, make a corsage, eat cookies and drink punch, and dance the night away! This is a free event. Preschoolers and their families are invited and do not need to RSVP. If you have any family friendly song requests for our dance, please send them to spawlyshyn@isd282.org by Friday, February 7.  ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Donation Drive: Feb. 17 & ALL Home Basketball Games ​ The St. Anthony Village Education Association (our awesome teacher's union!) is hosting a Donation Drive on Monday, Feb. 17 at Faith United Methodist Church. Donations will also be accepted at ALL boys and girls home basketball games all February! Please consider helping out your neighbor by donating canned goods or hygiene products! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ SAVHS Career Expo: Feb. 24 ​ SAVHS Huskies and their families are invited to a career expo hosted by our new College & Career Coordinator, Emerson Sears next month! It will be an excellent opportunity for your student(s) to learn more about potential career paths. This is also an excellent opportunity for families to get connected with local businesses. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ 9th Grade Orientation: Feb. 26 ​ The SAVHS 9th Grade orientation is Feb. 26 in the OD Tingum Auditorium from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Students and families will hear from student speakers, building principals and get to register for classes while learning about the high school experience at SANB!  ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known. ​ ​ ​

Wednesday, Feb 05 2025

The Brighter Bulletin: January 22, 2025

​ ​ The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter January 22, 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​ Hello SANB Families! ​ Welcome back to the Brighter Bulletin where you’ll get all the important updates and reminders you need to have a successful school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ District Updates ​ ​ ​ ​ Superintendent Renee Corneille’s Temporary Absence ​ Dr. Renee Corneille is out of the office caring for her parents in Rochester. Unfortunately, both of her parents are experiencing medical concerns and her presence is required for appointments and helping them at home. We will communicate information as we learn more.  ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Protecting Student Dignity & Data in SANB Schools 🪪 ​ Below is a reminder to district staff and families about our responsibility to the privacy of students' information.  As a school district, we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students. We firmly believe every child has the right to a quality education, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. This commitment includes complying with all privacy rights.  We want to assure you that we strictly adhere to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This federal law protects the privacy of student education records. A summary of FERPA can be found in this document here. Our district is dedicated to upholding the following principles: Confidentiality: We maintain the confidentiality of all student education records, ensuring that only authorized individuals (Parents/Guardians and/or people identified in Skyward) have access to this information. Access and Changes: Parents/guardians or students who are 18 and over have the right to review their education records and request corrections if they believe the information is inaccurate or misleading. Disclosure: We will not disclose personally identifiable information from student education records without written consent, except as permitted by FERPA. FERPA exceptions can be found in this document here. We encourage you to reach out to your child's school or the district office if you have any questions or concerns regarding student privacy or your child's right to an education. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Beware of Scams Targeting Immigrants ​ There has been an increase in scams targeting immigrants across the nation. The Minnesota Attorney General’s office has outlined the various scams in this webpage here. ​ ​ ​ ​ School Board Brief ​ ​ ​ ​ Jan. 21 Board Brief: Key Takeaways 🖊️ ​ Phan Tu, the District Finance Controller, presented on 24-25 expenditures and a pay equity report.  Dr. Troy Urdahl, the Director of Athletics, Activities and Facilities presented on adding Boys Volleyball to the St. Anthony-New Brighton athletics programming. The board will discuss and decide on this request in the coming weeks. District Student & Family Support Coordinator Anna Randt gave an update on the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee.  Director of Community Services and Communications Wendy Webster along with Phan Tu presented potential 25-26 enrollment projections for each school and Early Childhood Special Education. Lori Waltz-King, the District Wellness Coordinator, answered questions during the second reading of Policy 516 on medication and Policy 530 on immunizations. You can find upcoming School Board meetings, agendas, and recordings on the district website. ​ ​ ​ ​ Find More on School Board Here ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ SANB School Board at MSBA Leadership Conference 🎉 ​ Our school board members were recognized and honored at the Minnesota School Board Association’s leadership conference last week! Congratulations to our School Board! The St. Anthony-New Brighton school board received the District Award of Distinction. Districts receive this award when the majority of school board members have earned the President’s Award or the Director’s Award.  School Board Chair Ben Phillip received the Lighthouse Award. The Lighthouse Award recognizes people of color who serve as exceptional school board directors or superintendents. School board Vice Chair Dr. Cassandra Palmer received the President’s Award for attending over 400 hours of MSBA professional development sessions. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Events, Opportunities & SANB Fun! ​ ​ ​ ​ Wilshire Park Haitian Music Assembly 🇭🇹 ​ The Afoutayi [AH-foo-TAH-yee] group shared Haitian music, dance, and storytelling with Wilshire Park students last week! You can find Afoutayi children's books and albums here. Throughout the assembly, students listened closely to the stories and learned traditional Haitian dance moves. This assembly was generously funded by the MPR Classnotes program. Check out the photos and videos below! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Nutrition Services Needs Our Help 🍱 ​ The Nutrition Services team has an opening for staff and community members to help serve our students breakfast and lunch! This is a paid opportunity that will be on an as-needed basis. You can apply or share the posting with others here. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Sports Gear Swap & Parent Meeting: Jan. 26 ​ Gear Swap When: Sunday, January 26th Drop-off: 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. Shop: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Where: St. Anthony Community Center  Details: Families can bring their gently used and clean sports gear to donate. Then, browse and find gear for the upcoming season for FREE! Spring & Summer Parent Sports Meeting When: Sunday, Jan. 26 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Where: St. Anthony Community Center  Details: Get important info on all the youth sports programs available in our community this Spring and Summer. Families will hear from Boosters Soccer, Softball and Baseball along with the St. Anthony Village Soccer Club. Emily Sauey, the Boosters Soccer President, can answer all questions at soccerpresident@saboosters.org ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Meeting: Jan. 30 🤝 ​ The next SEAC meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 30 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Community Services Room CS9. Parents of special education students are welcome to attend to learn more about special education services at SANB. Please fill out this Google Form before Jan. 28 to reserve childcare if you plan to attend the meeting. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Preschool and ECFE Open House: Feb. 8 🚼 ​ SANB’s Preschool and Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) programs are hosting an open house on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 9:00 - 11:00 am at St. Anthony Community Services, 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony. The ECFE program helps support parents with children from birth to age 5 with discussion with other parents facilitated by our family and parent educator.  Registration for All Day Preschool and Half Day Preschool begins Monday, Feb. 3 for children who will be 3 by September 1, 2025, and live in St. Anthony-New Brighton School District. Learn more about ECFE classes and Half Day Preschool and All Day Preschool options. Families can register online or contact the Community Services front desk at (612) 706-1166. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ SAVHS Career Expo: Feb. 24 ​ SAVHS Huskies and their families are invited to a career expo hosted by our new College & Career Coordinator, Emerson Sears next month! SAVHS is also partnering with the St. Anthony Chamber of Commerce for this event. The expo will be an excellent opportunity for your student(s) to learn more about potential career paths. This is also an awesome opportunity for families to get connected with local businesses and professionals in our community. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn More about the Career Expo ​ ​ ​ ​ Meet Emerson Sears ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ 9th Grade Orientation: Feb. 26 ​ The SAVHS 9th Grade orientation is Feb. 26 in the auditorium from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Students and families will hear from student speakers, building principals and get to register for classes while learning about the high school experience at SANB! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Sign Up for Community Education Classes! ​ Online or in-person registration is open for the 2025 Winter/Spring Community Education classes! There are cool classes and workshops for everyone from 2-92 years old. From oil painting to ECFE classes, residents of all ages can have fun with fellow community members. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Sign Up for Community Education! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known. ​ ​ ​

Wednesday, Jan 22 2025

The Brighter Bulletin: January 8, 2025

​ ​ The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter January 8, 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​ Happy New Year SANB Families! ​ Welcome back to the Brighter Bulletin where you’ll get all the important updates and reminders you need to have a successful school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ School Board Brief ​ ​ ​ ​ Jan. 7 Board Brief: Key Takeaways ​ School board meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and school board work sessions will begin at 6:00 p.m. in 2025. School board listening sessions of community residents will begin at 6:00 p.m. to allow time for speakers before the meeting begins at 6:30 pm. Superintendent Renee Corneille presented SANB’s Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness goals for 2024-2025. Policy 606.5 Library Materials resolution was passed. You can find the full policy on the Policies webpage of the district website. You can also find a statement with relevant forms here. Building principals and directors presented to the board on their site updates and goals. Executive Director Hope Fagerland presented a first reading of Policy 516 on medication administration and Policy 530 on immunization requirements. You can find upcoming School Board meetings and agendas and recordings on the district website. ​ ​ ​ ​ District Updates & Events ​ ​ ​ ​ Preschool and ECFE Open House: Feb. 8 ​ SANB’s Preschool and Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) programs are hosting an open house on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Community Services, 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony.  The ECFE program helps support parents with children from birth to age 5 through discussions and activities with other parents facilitated by our family and parent educator. Registration for All Day Preschool and Half Day Preschool begins Monday, Feb. 3 for children who will be 3 by September 1, 2025, and live in St. Anthony-New Brighton School District. Learn more about ECFE classes and Half Day Preschool and All Day Preschool options. Families can register online or contact the Community Services front desk at 612.706.1166. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ECFE Families Make Care Bags! ​ In one of her classes, ECFE Teacher Anne-Marie Fischer along with parents and grandparents were discussing modeling kindness to children. They decided to make care bags for people experiencing homelessness. Donations were collected by veteran ECFE families, bagged and distributed by current ECFE families!  This kindness was completely initiated by ECFE parents and grandparents. This is just ONE way new program attendees can engage with the SANB community and foster kind character traits in their kids! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ SAV Puzzle Showdown: Feb. 23 ​ Are you a longtime puzzler looking for a little competition? Sign up for the SAV Puzzle Showdown today! Teams of up to 4 will race to complete a 500-piece puzzle within 2 hours! Join us for some fun brainiac competition on Sunday, Feb. 23 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. To compete in this event participants must be ages 14 and up. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ 9th Grade Orientation: Feb. 26 ​ The SAVHS 9th Grade orientation is Feb. 26 in the auditorium from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Students and families will hear from student speakers and building principals about the high school experience at SANB! Prospective students will also have an opportunity to register for classes. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Food & Supplies Pantry: Accepting Donations and We’re OPEN! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The FIRST SANB Food & Supplies pantry is accepting donations and is open for ALL community members to receive any items they need! Donations can be dropped off at Faith United Methodist Church or with District Family & Student Support Coordinator, Anna Randt. Anyone in need may visit the pantry! As grocery prices soar and household items like soap seem to run out faster and faster 🤔🤔🤔…now is a great time to donate non-perishable and hygiene products to those in need! We all can use a little help, especially after holiday spending. Let’s be Ever Brighter together to help our neighbors! ​ ​ ​ ​ Winter Highlights ​ ​ ​ ​ Tuba Christmas Performance ​ Tuba Christmas is a huge annual event all around the country. Musicians of all ages bring their instruments to play traditional holiday songs! 106 total players performed, 61 were tubas. St. Anthony Village kids who got to play their hearts out were 10th Graders Peter Maalouf and Miles Chiabotti along with 8th Grader Lennon Chiabotti! (Shoutout to Laura Chiabotti for the great photos!) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Wilshire Park December Creativity Challenge ​ Wilshire Park Media Specialist Lynda Brock challenged WP kiddos to make "gingerbread" houses with school supplies! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known. ​ ​ ​

Wednesday, Jan 08 2025

The Brighter Bulletin: December 18, 2024

​ ​ The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter December 18, 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ Hello SANB Families! ​ Welcome back to the Brighter Bulletin where you’ll get all the important updates and reminders you need to have a successful school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ District Updates ​ ​ ​ ​ Winter Break: Dec. 23 - Jan. 1. ​ Get ready to enjoy winter break with your family and friends! SANB schools, including Village Kids, and All Day/Half Day Preschool will be closed from Dec. 23 - Jan. 1, returning on Thursday, Jan. 2. Winter break is a great time to reflect on the first half of the school year and make any positive changes to have an even greater end to the school year in 2025! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Winter Break: Building Schedules ​ Wilshire Park and SAMS/SAVHS buildings will be closed on Dec. 23-25 and Jan. 1. The buildings will be opened on the following dates and times: Wilshire Park: 6:00 - 2:30 p.m. Dec. 26 Dec. 27 Dec. 30 Dec. 31 SAMS/SAVHS: 6:00 - 5:30 p.m. Dec. 26 Dec. 27 Dec. 30: 6:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dec. 31 ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Food & Supplies Pantry: Accepting Donations! ​ District Family & Student Support Coordinator, Anna Randt, is still accepting donations for a food and supplies drive! The pantry will be located at Faith United Methodist Church and is open to all. Donations can be dropped off with Anna in the media center or at the church. Help make the holiday season even more special by donating and sharing the pantry info with your friends and family! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Buy Nothing Toy Store: A Great Success! ​ Thanks to ECFE Teacher Anne-Marie, community member Jill Carey, and residents like you who donated, volunteered, and shopped, the Buy Nothing Toy Store was AWESOME! Over 3,000 toys, books, and games were donated and the team served 150 shoppers! Thank you to everyone who participated in any capacity, your generosity keeps us Ever Brighter! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ SAVHS Senior in the Star Tribune: Jalue Dorjee ​ SAVHS senior, football player, and spiritual leader, Jalue Dorjee was featured in a Star Tribune article! He talks about his routines as a regular high school student and as a reincarnated Tibetan lama. Incredible story and reminder for us all to spread a little more peace, love, and harmony. ​ ​ ​ ​ Jalue's 2024 Star Tribune Story! ​ ​ ​ ​ The very first story the Star Tribune published about Jalue was 8 years ago! You can read it here! ​ ​ ​ ​ SAVHS Choir Concert TONIGHT! ​ Come hear SANB high schoolers sing their little hearts out at the choir concert in Silverwood Park tonight at 7:00 p.m. Make sure to bring some roses 🌹🌹🌹! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ School Board Brief ​ ​ ​ ​ Dec. 17 Board Brief: Key Takeaways ​ Our board members presented the 2025 legislative platform to Minnesota state legislators! Senator Kunesh and Representative Feist got to hear about our district’s priorities after sharing their legislative objectives for 2025. The board approved the findings of the financial audit for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The audit (completed by an independent firm) found no issues in our financial records.  The Human Resources and Q-Comp departments presented mid-year reports to the board.  8th graders Willow, Vivien, and Henry shared a report about their Eagle Bluff trip! Eagle Bluff is a year-round environmental learning center focused on education programs and outdoor adventures for children, adults and families. Information about school board meeting dates, agendas, and recordings can be found on the district website here. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known. ​ ​ ​

Wednesday, Dec 18 2024

The Brighter Bulletin: December 4, 2024

​ ​ The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter December 4, 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ Hello SANB Families! ​ Welcome back to the Brighter Bulletin where you’ll get all the important updates and reminders you need to have a successful school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Events ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ SAMS Movie Night: Friday, Dec. 6 ​ All families are invited to the Inside Out 2 Movie Night on Friday, Dec. 6 in the SAVHS Commons! This is a family event, students must come with an adult.  A handout with questions for movie discussion will be available. There will be snacks, drinks, pizza, and custard for sale.  Bring a blanket or a cozy stuffie for this awesome movie! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Buy Nothing Toy Store: Saturday, Dec. 14 ​ Next weekend is the third annual Buy Nothing Toy Store! Families are encouraged to drop off lightly loved toys to the Buy Nothing Toy Store at the St. Anthony Community Center beginning on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 8am-6 pm and Friday, Dec. 13 from 8am-4pm (information about donated toys here).  Parents and kids can shop at the Buy Nothing Toy Store on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 8am-12 pm. Information on volunteering available here. ​ ​ ​ ​ School Board Brief ​ ​ ​ ​ Key Takeaways from Tuesday, Dec. 3: ​ There was a Truth in Tax presentation on the trends of the SANB budget, revenue, debt, and more. The School Board passed a resolution to remove weighted grades from SAVHS classes that offer college credit beginning in the 25-26 school year. There was a second reading of Policy 606.5 about Library Materials. The SANB Communications team updated the board about upcoming projects and communications plans. The 2025 Legislative Platform design was approved. The Effective Instruction team updated the board about coaching staff and the St. Anthony Village Education Association also updated the board on Effective Instruction expectations and proposals. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ More on the Removal of Weighted Grades ​ On December 3, 2024, the SANB School Board passed a resolution to remove weighted grades from all St. Anthony Village High School courses to ensure our district remains in compliance with Minnesota state statutes regarding weighted grades in high schools. This decision was made by the School Board after it was studied by the SAVHS administrative team and initially presented to the School Board in October. Why Now?: Minnesota statute requires that if a school district elects to have weighted grades, all courses that provide post-secondary/college credit shall be weighted. This resolution was passed to provide clarification in high school registration that will occur in early 2025 for the 25-26 school year. The current system of weighted grades is inequitable. This does not meet SANB’s commitment to end Disparity, Disproportionality, and Predictability. Currently, Advanced Placement (AP) and College in Schools (CIS) courses are weighted at SANB, while other courses that also provide college credit, such as Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) and Concurrent Enrollment at 916 Career & Tech, are not. The new policy equalizes our grading practices across all programs that offer post-secondary credit, complies with the new Minnesota state law and helps ensure fairness and consistency for all students taking classes for college credit. Whom Does it Impact?: This will not affect current 11th and 12th graders. Current 9th and 10th graders, and all new students entering SAVHS will be subject to the new non-weighted grading system. What it Means for College: Colleges and universities use their own internal processes to evaluate GPAs and academic performance during admissions and they’re made aware of which school districts do and don’t offer weighted grades. Post-secondary institutions do view high school transcripts; enrolling in and showcasing achievement in more advanced courses such as AP, CIS, PSEO, and 916 is often a positive factor in admission evaluations.  ​ ​ ​ ​ This decision was made to ensure equitable opportunities for all students and to reflect the latest guidance from educational and post-secondary institutions. If you have questions or concerns about this resolution, we encourage you to reach out to SAVHS administrators. Thank you for being a part of our community and helping us build success for all our students. ​ ​ ​ ​ District Highlights ​ ​ ​ ​ The Future of Basketball: 3D Printing ​ SAMS 8th Grader, Levi Merrick, 3D printed a basketball at home and brought it to the Lifetime Fitness class to try it out! Look out NBA and WNBA, your next operations engineer is already doing the work!  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ SAMS Students Help Design a Minneapolis Park ​ Elora Turner’s and Maya Kruger’s students designed their 2-D prototype with the Minneapolis community residents in mind. They showed plenty of growth engaging willingly with their team by combining their ideas to collaboratively build a 3-D model of the park! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Concerts ​ SANB bands and the choir have a BIG December and all community members are invited! To see more upcoming performances and events view the district calendar. All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9: Symphonic Concert & Jazz Bands. Wednesday, Dec. 11: 8th & 9th Grade Bands.  Thursday, Dec. 12: 6th & 7th Grade Bands.  Wednesday, Dec. 18: SAVHS Choir. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known. ​ ​ ​

Wednesday, Dec 04 2024

The Brighter Bulletin: November 20, 2024.

​ ​ The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter November 20, 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ Hello SANB Families! ​ Welcome back to the Brighter Bulletin where you’ll get all the important updates and reminders you need to have a successful school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Events ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Wilshire Park Scholastic Book Fair: Nov. 18 - 22 ​ The Scholastic Book Fair at Wilshire Park is here! Funds from this week’s book fair will go towards all students receiving a free book at the Spring book fair.  Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress free shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/wilshireparkelemschool ​ ​ ​ ​ Scholastic Book Fair ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ SAMS Family Movie Night: Friday, Dec. 6 ​ All families are invited to the Inside Out 2 Movie Night on Friday, Dec. 6! Come experience new emotions with Riley while she grows up just like our SANB students! There’s a suggested donation of $5 for the SAMS Activity Fund for future fun events. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Buy Nothing Toy Store: Begins Dec. 12 ​ The Buy Nothing Toy Store will be available for families to drop-off and pick up toys next month! Families and staff can drop-off lightly loved toys at the SANB Community Center beginning December 12. ​ ​ ​ ​ School Board Brief ​ ​ ​ ​ Key Takeaways from Tuesday, Nov. 19: ​ Director of Athletics, Activities & Facilities, Dr. Troy Urdahl and Coordinator Zach Siggeklow, presented Fall Sports recognitions to the board. The SANB facilities department received a $75,000 state grant to build gender neutral bathrooms at SAMS/SAVHS. Additional proposed projects such as locker room renovations and auditorium renovations were discussed but not acted upon because funding is not available. The board will provide a resolution at the December meeting on weighted grades in SAVHS classes. Superintendent Renee presented data of first quarter learning at SANB schools. You can find upcoming School Board meetings, agendas and recordings on the district website. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ District Highlights ​ ​ ​ ​ Best Buddies Club: Corey Hughes and the SAMS Best Buddies ​ SAMS Special Education teacher, Corey Hughes, talks about her experience in the Best Buddies club and how it has transformed friendships at SAMS! Meet Ben and Bennett, Best Buddies at SAMS who enjoy being adventurous, curious, and total gamers! ​ ​ ​ ​ Best Buddies: Ben & Bennett ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations Josie Bossen and Emmie Rengstorf! ​ SAVHS senior, Josie Bossen placed second at the MSHSL Class A State Dive tournament!  Emmie Rengstorf also qualified for the state diving tournament and had a great showing in her first state appearance! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Athletics Recognition & Honorees ​ ​ ​ ​ Full Athletics Recognition List ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known. ​ ​ ​

Wednesday, Nov 20 2024

The Brighter Bulletin: November 6, 2024

​ ​ The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter November 6, 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ Hello SANB Families! ​ Welcome back to the Brighter Bulletin where you’ll get all the important updates and reminders you need to have a successful school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ District Updates ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Transportation Update: BusQuest & EZRouting ​ Parents have an easy-access way to view their student's transportation schedule, receive late vehicle notifications, receive schedule updates, and track the bus when it nears your home.   We are happy to announce that all routes are updated in the parent transportation portal, EZRouting, and the BusQuest mobile application. Families can register for the programs via the links below. EZRouting Registration Link BusQuest (Parent App) download links: iOS download link Android download link ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ParentSquare Notifications ​ With winter quickly approaching, make sure your ParentSquare notifications are turned on! SANB will be sending snow/extreme cold weather announcements and more via ParentSquare. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ To receive text notifications navigate to your notification settings and toggle text notifications to your preference: Instant or Digest.The Digest notification option allows you to receive a group of the day’s communications at 6:00 p.m. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ No School: Nov. 25 - 29 ​ SANB schools (ECFE, Half Day Preschool, Wilshire Park, St. Anthony Middle School and St. Anthony Village High School) will be closed for professional development, conferences, and Thanksgiving/Fall Break from Monday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 29, reopening on Monday, Dec. 2.  All Day Preschool and Village Kids will be in session Mon., Nov. 25 - Wed., Nov. 27, closed Nov. 28 and 29. ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Events ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Kiwanis Fundraiser Dinner: Nov. 10 ​ You can still buy tickets for the Kiwanis annual fundraiser dinner this Sunday! The St. Anthony Kiwanis organization sponsors leadership groups in SAVHS (Key Club) and Wilshire Park (K-Kids). To purchase tickets email stanthonykiwanis@gmail.com OR contact Bonnie Brever. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Fall Musical: Legally Blonde ​ Tickets are on sale for the SAVHS Fall Musical: Legally Blonde! The musical will be in the theater from Nov. 15-17 at 7:00 p.m. Come enjoy a captivating and funny musical ahead of fall break! You’ll find tickets at the end of the webpage below. ​ ​ ​ ​ Legally Blonde Musical Tickets ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 3rd Grade Family Dance: Nov. 14 ​ Wilshire Park 3rd Grade families get ready to DANCE! Family Dance Day is Thursday, Nov. 14 in the West Gym. This dance is a part of the concert/program and family members get to participate! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Facilitated Community Book Read ​ St. Anthony Community Services is hosting a community read of “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt. There will be four facilitated conversations and all of the SANB community are welcome! ​ ​ ​ ​ Register by Nov. 20 to join us! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Prepare for the Holidays: Local Food Shelves ​ The holiday season is about appreciating our loved ones with quality time and shared meals.  As we celebrate together, we also recognize that these gatherings can be more meaningful with the support of our caring community. If you or someone you know could benefit from a little extra help this season, we encourage you to connect with local food shelves such as SACA Food Shelf in Columbia Heights and Ralph Reeder in Mounds View, which are dedicated to making sure every family has the resources they need to enjoy this holiday season. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known. ​ ​ ​

Wednesday, Nov 06 2024

Brighter Bulletin: October 23, 2024

​ ​ The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter October 23, 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ Hello SANB Families! ​ Welcome back to the Brighter Bulletin where you’ll get all the important updates and reminders you need to have a successful school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ Staying Connected & Staying Safe ​ ​ ​ ​ Minnesota school districts are working to implement new cellphone policies by March 15, 2025. This has sparked important conversations about the role of cellphones in our schools, especially in the event of a critical incident. To address these concerns, SANB Schools has adopted Standard Response Protocols (SRP) which provides clear and consistent actions for staff and students to follow during any incident, from a minor spill to a major emergency. We understand the desire to be in contact with your children during emergencies. However, it's crucial to understand that using cellphones during a crisis can actually hinder emergency response efforts. Overloaded networks can prevent first responders from communicating effectively, and inaccurate information shared on social media can create further chaos and confusion.  In the event of an emergency, the school district will communicate updates and information directly to parents/guardians through email, text, and the district Facebook page. Standard Response Protocols (SRP) What is SRP? SRP is a comprehensive and concise set of protocols designed to ensure everyone's safety with a coordinated response. How does it work? Staff and students are trained on SRP and participate in practice drills five times a year. Clear SRP posters are displayed in every classroom as reminders.   Why SRP? SRP helps us respond effectively to any situation, ensuring a coordinated effort between our schools and, if needed, the St. Anthony Fire and Police Departments. ​ ​ ​ ​ Working Together for Safety ​ While SRP addresses emergency situations, our school board is also developing a cellphone policy to cover everyday use. Each building has built processes that aim to minimize distractions in the classroom while providing clear guidelines for appropriate cellphone use. We appreciate your cooperation in understanding the importance of limiting cellphone use during critical incidents. We believe that SRP provides the most effective way to respond to emergencies. Please feel free to contact your child's school with any questions or concerns you may have about the new cellphone policy or SRP. You can also learn more by visiting the district website. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ SANB School Board Chair Letter to Star Tribune Editor ​ Related to the SRP information above, School Board Chair, Ben Phillip, wrote a letter to the Star Tribune editor on October 13 in response to an article on cellphone bans in schools. You can read this letter and the article below: “I appreciate Myron Medcalf’s thoughtful Oct. 6 column regarding cellphone usage in school as Minnesota school districts grapple with implementing a policy by March 15, 2025 (“It’s time to revisit cellphones in school”). Metcalf says he is not convinced of an outright cellphone ban as he “feels more comfortable knowing that in a world of mass shootings and other emergencies in our schools, I can communicate with my girls when necessary.” As a father of three school-aged children, I can empathize with him, as I would want to know that my child is safe during an emergency. However, connecting with my child during an event or vice versa could do more harm than good. Last year, the St. Anthony-New Brighton School District implemented emergency protocols known as Standard Response Protocols (SRP), an initiative that the school board fully endorsed. In the SRP training, staff learned that communicating on cellphones during emergencies uses considerable Wi-Fi and cellphone data that will overwhelm and disable the network that is critical for police, fire and EMS services to use within that location. Using cellphones during these times also invites students and others to potentially post incorrect information on social media. When we govern our school districts, school boards need to approve cellphone policies that should cover everyday needs. The district administrators should also implement SRPs for those unfortunate “what if” events that could offer solutions for families wanting to communicate with students. However, for the safety of everyone, we should not conflate the two.” Ben Phillip, St. Anthony Village ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ School Board Brief: Key Takeaways ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Effective Instruction ​ Dr. Tamika Fuller, the Director of Effective Instruction (EI), presented to the board on goals, metrics, accomplishments, and professional development support for licensed staff regarding EI processes at SANB. ​ ​ ​ ​ School Board 2025 Legislative Platform Graphic ​ The SANB Communications Team presented a draft design of the board’s legislative platform that will be presented to Minnesota state legislators next year. The final approved version of the platform will be shown to families as well. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Information about school board meeting dates, agendas, and recordings can be found on the district website here. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Asynchronous Day: Nov. 1. What to Expect ​ ​ ​ ​ No School for the Following Students: All Wilshire Park Early Childhood Family Education Half-Day Preschool SAMS / SAVHS In-Person Students: If your student is significantly behind on schoolwork, their teacher will send a request (by Oct. 30) for them to be in-person on Nov. 1.  Regular bussing, breakfast, and lunch will be provided.  Students requested to be in-person will have 1-1 time with their teachers to catch up with any missed or lower-marked assignments. Students will work in the commons or auditorium throughout the day. Once missing and lower-marked work is completed, in-person students may remain at school until their bus arrives / the school day is over OR be excused and finish their studies at home.  SAMS / SAVHS Distance-Learning Students: Families may request for their student(s) to be in-person on Nov. 1. Regular bussing, breakfast, and lunch will be provided.  Teachers will post assignments in Google Classroom for students to complete. Distance learning students are required to complete the attendance check-in / question before 2:45 to be marked present for the day. If you have questions about the Nov. 1 asynchronous day, please contact your student’s school. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Fundraisers & Vaccination Clinics ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Eagle Bluff Fundraiser ​ SAMS math teacher, Allie Guidish, is organizing the 8th Grade Eagle Bluff outdoor retreat (a 3-day 2-night field trip!) Donations from the community make this trip possible. To help fundraise, Allie has partnered with a few local restaurants.  You can show these flyers at the listed restaurants and mention the fundraiser when you order your food to help our 8th graders! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Kiwanis Annual Fundraiser: Nov. 10 ​ The St. Anthony Kiwanis is sponsoring their annual fundraiser, the Fall Dinner and Auction (both live and silent), on Sunday, Nov. 10, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Atrium of the Community Center. To order tickets ($35 each) please email them at stanthonykiwanis@gmail.com. The St. Anthony Kiwanis organization works to fulfill the mission to improve the world one child and one community at a time as they Serve the Children of the World! The organization sponsors leadership groups in SAVHS (Key Club) and Wilshire Park (K-Kids). ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Click the link below to learn more about upcoming measles community vaccination clinics. ​ ​ ​ ​ Measles Vaccination Clinics ​ ​ ​ ​ SAMS Students at New Story Farm ​ 8th graders went to New Story Farm in Hutchinson, Minnesota to learn about prairie seed harvesting and regenerative agriculture! They practiced weaving natural materials like cattail and nettle into cordage. Now how COOL is that??? You can watch an IG post about the experience here. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known. ​ ​ ​

Wednesday, Oct 23 2024