Black History Month and National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID)

February is Black History Month. This month is an opportunity for us to highlight the experiences, stories, and realities of Black and African American students, staff, families, and community. Throughout the month SSPPS will be promoting Black History Month and related events from the Office of Equity & Learning.

South St. Paul Public Schools is also hosting events in honor of National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) Monday, February 13. We are excited to celebrate with ALL families. While NAAPID centers our relationship with and prompts engagement from African American families, all families are invited to attend. This is a day that is centered on both Black history and culture and parent involvement from all of our families. NAAPID is a day for all parents to come to their child's school, see what their day is like and to support their child's educational future.

Kaposia Education Center

Coffee with the Principal and Class Observation
February 13, 2023
8:00 - 10:00 am

KEC parents/guardians, along with their students, are invited to join Kaposia staff for morning Coffee/Treats in the Kaposia Cafe. Along with refreshments, books will be available for you to share a short story time with your child/children. You are also invited to attend the first hour of school (9:00-10:00 am) with your child. You will be able to participate and observe how they spend part of their morning at Kaposia. We are asking for reservations so we can best plan and allow for a super successful morning. The event will end at 10:00 am.

Please register in advance here

Lincoln Center

Coffee with the Principal and Class Observation
February 13, 2023
7:50 - 9:20 am

Lincoln parents/guardians, along with their students, are invited to join the Lincoln staff for morning Coffee/Treats in Gyms 1 and 2. Along with refreshments, books will be available for you to share a short story time with your child/children. You are also invited to attend the first hour of school (8:20-9:20 am) with your child. You will be able to participate and observe how they spend part of their morning at Lincoln. We are asking for reservations so we can best plan and allow for a super successful morning. The event will end at 9:20 am.

Please register in advance here

SSP Secondary

The High School Black Pride Organization is hosting two events for families on NAAPID, Monday, February 13. National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) is a day designed to stress the importance of African American parents and families getting involved in their child’s education and to celebrate the partnership between students, families and schools. This day honors, centers, and uplifts the relationship between South St. Paul Secondary School and Black families but please note we are welcoming all parents, grandparents, and caregivers to connect with us. 

In order to best accommodate our families, Please register in advance here.

DAYTIME, 9:30 am-12:30 pm :

• Check-in/Welcome
• Shadow your student! Join them in class or at lunch 
• Take photos together in our DIY Family Photo Booth
• View Black History Month posters created by students
• Participate in the Post-It Project designed by BPO (Black Pride Organization) 
• Receive information about student affinity groups, employment and volunteer opportunities

EVENING, 6:00-7:30 pm :

• Check-in/Welcome
• Enjoy light refreshments 
• Take photos together in our DIY Family Photo Booth
• View Black History Month posters created by students
• Watch a screening of the 1-minute student film "What Does Black Pride Mean?" 
• Participate in the Post-It Project designed by BPO (Black Pride Organization) 
• Receive information about student affinity groups, employment and volunteer opportunities

Daytime activities and work schedules often conflict! Did you know that since 1990 Minnesota law has allowed every employee the right to 16 hours of leave during the school year to attend their child(ren)’s conferences or school related activities? You must let your employer know in advance. We hope this helps make daytime activities more accessible for more families.