Friday, July 26, 2019 District 622 Construction Plans and Updates Exciting things are happening in School District 622 as construction projects are well underway! Castle Elementary and Richardson Elementary are in the final months of major renovations. Both the Castle and Richardson projects started in the spring of 2018 and were not part of the recent bond funding. With a lot of work being done at both buildings this summer, Richardson and Castle are on track to welcome students back to beautiful, updated learning spaces in September. In addition, both buildings will have new main entries designed with safety and security in mind, as well as new car and bus loading zones. Construction will continue through December 2019, the planned finish for both the Richardson and Castle projects. Projects that were included as part of the voter-approved bond last May are also now underway. The first two projects, Carver Elementary School and John Glenn Middle School, are in the planning stages. In both the Carver and John Glenn projects, the design teams are looking to increase student capacity, design safe and secure entrances and features in both buildings, and create flexible, innovative learning spaces for students. These projects are slated to be completed by the fall of 2022. Visit the district website for more information about the construction projects in School District 622, including photos of current projects. In the News Thank you, District 622 voters Upcoming Events The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee comes to North stage August 2-4

Come along for the funny and touching journey as an eclectic group of students prepare to compete in a regional spelling bee. The songs, describing each of the competitors, will have you tapping along. It is a show everyone is sure to enjoy! Show times are 7 p.m. on August 2-3 with matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, August 3-4. You can purchase tickets online at www.northdrama.org or at the door. At the door, tickets are $8 (students and seniors) and $10 (adults). Presale tickets are available for $7 online until July 28. Auditorium doors open one hour before the show. Check out the video preview!

Tartan Theatre to present Peter and the Starcatcher August 22-24 New Tartan Theatre Director Kyle Schwartz continues the tradition of a Tartan Summer Community Production with Peter and the Starcatcher, a Tony Award-winning Broadway “play with music” that creatively retells the origins of Peter Pan. Fun, funny, and family-friendly! Tickets go on sale soon. Visit Tartan Theatre’s website for more information.

Summertime Scene Around 622 Summer learning is happening throughout District 622 and beyond!

Photos 1 & 2: A group of Epic Summer middle school students visited the Gladstone Woodcarving Club to learn to carve wood. The kids picked it up quickly, but they had great teachers! 3 & 4: The North St. Paul

Fire Department visited some of our Extended School Year (ESY) students last week. These learners had so much fun! 5: For three weeks this summer, ESY learners at Eagle Point Elementary had the opportunity to work with a student teacher from Switzerland! Mr. Jungen assisted teachers and students in small groups. What an exciting experience! 6: Freedom School students from Richardson and Webster took part in an optional field trip to the Children’s Defense Fund’s National Day of Social Action at the Minnesota State Capitol. 7: Families who participated in summer Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) enjoyed playing together outside.

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Beginning Summer Band This intensive 5-day program gives incoming sixth-grade band students the head start needed when learning to play an instrument before the school year starts. Free breakfast and transportation is available. If you would like transportation to and from Beginning Summer Band, register no later than July 29. Any registrations after July 29 WILL NOT include transportation. August 12-16 8:30-11:30 am North High School $65 Register online or call 651-748-7442 Tartan Titan Youth Soccer Clinics Kids in grades K-8 have an opportunity to play soccer on the high school stadium field! Register by Friday, July 26 and your child will receive a free t-shirt! August 5-8 (times vary depending on age) Tartan High School, Field D $40 Register online or call 651-748-7442 Driver’s Education Our final summer session of Driver's Education begins August 5 at Tartan High School and the District Education Center (DEC). Seats are still available at both locations! August 5-16 9:00 am-12:00 pm daily at Tartan 1:00-4:00 pm daily at DEC $380 Register online or call 651-748-7442

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