National African American Parent Involvement Day- Feb 12

February 12 is National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID). NAAPID is a day to encourage African American families to get involved with their students education. At South St. Paul Schools, we are using the day to encourage all families to be involved. Each school is hosting an event for all families that will focus on Black history and culture.

Kaposia Education Center: 8:00-9:00 am, light breakfast, African American themed books to read, and storyteller
RSVP to Kaposia's Event here

Lincoln Center: 7:50-9:00 am, Guest Speaker- Jearlyn Steele, light breakfast and African American themed books to read
RSVP to Lincoln's Event here

SSP Middle School: 9:00-10:15 am in the auditorium

• Guest Speaker- Dr. Nuhu Sims
• There will be a gallery of student work
• Enjoy refreshments
• A performance by the SSP Choir

SSP High School: 10:15-12:30 am

• 10:15-11:00 am, Student presentations
• 11:00-11:54 am, Shadow students in their class
• 12:01-12:30 am, Lunch with the Principal

Visit the Get Involved webpage to see other ways families can volunteer or participate in their student's school.