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Our student information system is how families register in their student(s) each fall and pay for club fees and before and after school care. You’ll need your username and password; email emily.k@schoolofnorthernlights.org if you’ve forgotten yours.
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When conflict arises in our community, our practice is to address the issue with the person closest to the situation. For example, teachers and families should communicate directly regarding academic and social concerns. Teachers and families should communicate with the Director of Community Relations or the School Leader if the matter remains unresolved. School administration will coordinate a meeting with the affected parties and the Board of Directors when appropriate.
Restrictive Procedures Policytext goes here
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Medical Administration Form- one per student
Educational Benefits Cover Letter- please read prior to filling out the application for Educational Benefits. You may log into JMC and complete it online or download this papercopy.Educational Benefits Waiver of Confidentiality must be completed annually to be eligible to receive educational benefits as part of our before or after school program
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Medical Assistance/Minnesota Care - information about applying for coverage
Metro Children’s Crisis Response Services - Mental Health and Crisis Support
Project Assist - screening, assessment, diagnosis, brief intervention for youth with mental health concerns
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Enrolled Family Directory
You can find a list of students in each class, along with their parent/guardian’s contact information, in our Family Directory. Use this tool to connect with other families for playdates and parties!
Language Access Plan
The school’s language access plan is available here. If you need accommodations or support to access any of our school communications, please let us know by e-mailing info@schoolofnorthernlights.org, calling (651) 285-4672, or stopping by the office.
Newsletter
The school sends out a newsletter each week that has important information about things going on in the school and in the broader school community. This is the primary means of regular school communication with families, and we hope you’ll set aside some time each week to look it over.
If you miss a newsletter, you can find it in the archive.
Family Facebook Group
The St. Paul School of Northern Lights Family Group is a private Facebook group for parents and caregivers of currently enrolled Northern Lights students, as well as permanent staff and teachers at the school. It exists to help us make connections and learn about events and gatherings going on in our school community.
This group is maintained by the Parent & Family Group and is not directly connected to or monitored by the school. Be sure to answer the member questions when you request to join!
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We share our buses with Nova Classical Academy.
Busing FAQs can be found here: TransportationMy Stop school bus tracking can be found here: My Stop App Set-up
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A note from school leader Rachel Ngendakuriyo about the nuances of testing at Northern Lights
Statewide Assessments Participation Guide and Refusal Form
World’s Best Workforce Summary FY20
World’s Best Workforce Summary FY21
World’s Best Workforce Summary FY22
World’s Best Workforce Summary FY23
World’s Best Workforce Summary FY24
Read Well by 3rd Grade Feedback Form
FastBridge Assessments are short, nationally-normed online tests that are administered at least twice a year. St. Paul School of Northern Lights is required to provide aggregate data from these tests to our authorizer as evidence of student growth in both reading and math. Additional information about the reading and math tests is linked below.
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Plan based on requirements set forth in MN Statute 120A.414
In the event of a school closure due to inclement weather, students in grades 7 and above will participate in “E-Learning.” Up to five days in one school year can be counted as instructional days with E-Learning when school is closed due to weather conditions. E-Learning will only be required for students in grades 7 and above due to the additional required number of instructional hours for these grades.
E-Learning days will be announced in conjunction with school closure announcements for students in grades K-6 through JMC and social media, no later than 2 hours prior to the start of the school day.
E-Learning days will include time when teachers are online working directly with students (synchronous) as well as choice boards for students to work on asynchronously. Teachers (both general classroom teachers and Special Rights teachers) will communicate with students and families regarding synchronous meeting times, how to connect with staff for support during asynchronous learning times, to provide choice boards, and to provide any necessary accommodations for students with Special Rights. Teachers will be accessible online and by telephone during normal school hours.
Families communicate students’ access to internet-connected devices at the start of each year. Plans to accommodate students without internet-connected devices at home will be developed in consultation with each family.
Students in grades 7 and above not participating in E-Learning will be considered excused absent.
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St. Paul School of Northern Lights is thriving at our new space at 768 Hamline Ave. S. in Highland.
Lead Testing
Lead Testing Information for 768 Hamline Ave. S.
Lead testing in the water at 768 Hamline Ave. S. was conducted in 2023. Fixtures that showed elevated lead levels were re-tested in October of 2024 as lead in plumbing fixtures can add to a person’s overall lead exposure. A summary of these results is linked above. Taps that tested at or above 5 ppb were either designated as not for consumption or are remediated with flushing and aerator cleaning (effective at reducing lead levels with the tested fixtures). Re-testing of these fixtures occurred in December of 2024. Results are available here. Fixtures at or above 5ppb continue to be marked as not for consumption or are remediated with daily flushing. Daily flushing has shown to be an effective method to reduce lead in the water.
Meal Services
Breakfast & Lunch Costs
Breakfast: $0.00
Lunch: $0.00
Breakfast and lunch are free for all students. Students must take all meal components to receive free meals. A la carte meal items are not available at this time.
Though meals are free for all, all families are strongly encouraged to complete the Application for Educational Benefits in JMC.
Nutrition Education
St Paul School of Northern Lights strives to expand students’ knowledge of nutrition, sustainability, and food preparation in our classrooms, cafeteria, learning kitchen, and outdoor classroom. Information on our progress towards aligning with the school’s Wellness policy and federal requirements is detailed in the triennial assessment.
Meal Ordering
St. Paul School of Northern Lights orders cold breakfast and hot lunch from Café Racer. Meals that are ordered but are not served are charged to the school. Because of this, any student that signs up for school meals for the month will be asked to take a school meal each day, even if they bring a lunch from home. Please help us prevent food waste by keeping us updated on your students’ plans for school meals. Meals are ordered by month. Changes must be submitted by the 23rd of the prior month through the form linked above. Students may order either regular hot lunches or vegetarian lunches. Gluten/dairy free or vegan meals may be ordered only for students with Special Diet Statements on file in the office.
