Wolf Pack Press

Nov 15, 20233 min read

Wolf Pack Press - November 15, 2023

Hope you're enjoying the mild weather this week, Wolf Pack! Read on for information about what's going on at school!

SAP 5th Graders have been hard at work raking leaves to raise money toward their class trip!

Upcoming Events

- Friday, November 17 - Family Friday - Walk your student(s) to class and then join community members for coffee in the cafeteria! Sign up to volunteer or donate an item HERE.

- Tuesday, November 21 - Chipotle Dine Out - 4-8pm, 2720 Lincoln Drive in Roseville (NOT by Rosedale) - Use code 976HMVD when ordering online or mention the Saint Anthony Park Elementary School fundraiser if you dine in!

- Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

- Thursday, November 30 - School Spirit Day - Bring your favorite stuffed animal to school! (or, you know, a different stuffed animal that might be OK to forget at school for a while, just in case...)

- Saturday, December 9 - SPPS School Choice Fair - 9am-2pm at the Saint Paul River Center - Volunteer to represent SAP Elementary, and/or visit to learn about school options for your student! More info below, or sign up HERE.

Give to the Max Day

Give to the Max is tomorrow, November 16th! We know that Saint Anthony Park Elementary provides high-quality education and opportunities for our kids. But, did you know that SAPSA spends about $120 per student to provide kids at Saint Anthony Park with enrichment opportunities such as field trips and artist residencies? While most schools ask parents/guardians for money before each field trip, your donations to SAPSA allow SAP students to attend field trips and pay for transportation. SAPSA also contributes to community events, classroom supply stipends for teachers and specialists, materials for the science fair, the art room, and the library, and much more.

Obviously, SAPSA cannot do this alone. With your donations on Give to the Max Day, we can obtain much needed student supplies, help fund field trips, and continue to support the needs of all of our children at school.

Please consider donating to SAPSA so we can utilize those donations for the benefit of our students.

Also, don’t forget that many companies match donations made by their employees! Please contact your employer to see if they will match your donation to SAPSA.

Link to donate here: https://www.givemn.org/donate/Sapsa

We are very thankful for your support!

Chipotle Dine Out

Looking for an excuse not to cook before the big Thanksgiving meal? Order take out or eat in at Chipotle on Tuesday, November 21st from 4-8 pm at 2720 Lincoln Dr in Roseville. Note that this is NOT the Chipotle at Rosedale Center - it is the one off Snelling, by the Lunds & Byerlys. 33% of proceeds from your purchased meal will go towards the SAP School Association. If ordering online, use code 976HMVD to indicate the SAP fundraiser or mention you are ordering to benefit St Anthony Park Elementary School if you eat in!

School Choice Fair

St Anthony Park Elementary school will have a small booth at the The School Choice Fair on Saturday, December 9th, at the St Paul RiverCentre. The fair is from 9am - 2pm. We are looking for parent/Guardian volunteers to help hand out information about our school. Principal Karen Duke, Vice Principal Gina Hass, and 1-2 staff members will also be there. Families will be "shopping" among all of the St Paul Public Schools. People love the opportunity to talk with parents of current students, about their experiences at and perspectives of our school!

We have broken up the time into 3 shorter shifts.

Parking is easy and is across the street from the RiverCentre.

Library Volunteers

Help reshelve books on Tuesdays or Thursdays. More info and sign up HERE

Great Gatherings

Take a look at what’s still available and make a purchase here.

Please contact Kerrin Flanagan at secretary@sapsamn.org if you have any questions.

Spirit Wear

Available online HERE.

Spirit Wear, including our SAP hijabs, will also be for sale at many school events!

Every Meal - Free Weekend Food Program -

Receive free, non-perishable food items delivered to kids' backpacks on Fridays. For more information about the program and to sign up, visit:

https://www.everymeal.org/free-weekend-food/

Community Events

Murray Middle School - Upcoming Events

Many SAP Elementary students go on to attend Murray Middle School, so we are including information about some upcoming events at Murray.

What's for lunch in November?

We like breakfast too!

Have a great week, Wolf Pack!

If you have suggestions for content or questions about anything in the Wolf Pack Press, please reach out to communications@sapsamn.org

Nov 1, 20233 min read

Wolf Pack Press - November 1, 2023

The first snow snuck in at the end of October, and now November is here! We are looking ahead to conferences - a wonderful time to connect with your student's teachers. Stay warm, Wolf Pack!

Upcoming Events

- Wed/Thurs, November 8 and 9 - Evening Conferences

- Friday, November 10 - No School - Daytime Conferences

- Tuesday, November 14 - Advisory Council and SAPSA meetings - Please join us!

Advisory Council Meeting 5:30-6:30pm in the school library

SAPSA Meeting 6:30-7:30pm in the school library

- Friday, November 17 - Family Friday - Walk your student(s) to class and then join community members for coffee in the cafeteria! Sign up to volunteer or donate an item HERE.

Fall Festival was a huge success and SAPSA is already looking ahead at the next big events. Can you help join any of these teams to make the magic happen?

Silent Auction: We need a team of 10-12 people to start gathering donations for the Silent Auction! Help call/email businesses or pound the pavement asking for donations. Most of this can be done from the comfort of your cozy home. Receive a list of businesses to contact and watch the donations come rolling in. If you like spreadsheets and organizing, we'd love to find a point person to keep track of the donated items and set up an auction site. Contact Breanna Mueller at treasurer@sapsasmn.org to join the team!

Luminary Festival: Help coordinate sponsors, activities, and refreshments for this lighted winter walk in February. Mobilize volunteers to create paper bag luminaries and ice lanterns. Create a path for luminary spectators to walk in the snow. Contact Joanna Justianino at volunteercoordinator@sapsamn.org to join the team!

Spring Carnival: We need 12 more people to fill the following positions to help plan the spring carnival: Raffle Organizer, Music performer or Music organizer, Games Team, Activities Team (create stations for face paint, bouncy house, dunk tank, tattoos, hair chalk, etc.), Bake Sale, and Food Team. Sign up now and let your volunteer conscience ride clear knowing you have plans to contribute in the spring ;). Please view this google doc for more information and to sign up.

Fifth Grade Celebration: It feels like a long way off, but SAP 5th graders will be on their way before we know it! Help plan a party for the 5th grade students and their families to celebrate graduation. The party details are up to the celebration team! Plan an event that looks like anything from a "dress up," sit-down taco dinner in the cafeteria, to an outdoor celebration with lawn games, t-shirt signing, and a photo booth. The possibilities are endless and with a team we can make it happen! Contact Breanna Mueller at treasurer@sapsamn.org to join the team!"

Some Great Gatherings Still Available!

We brought back Great Gatherings during our Fall Festival this year. Great Gatherings are hosted events that we sell tickets to as a SAPSA fundraiser. Families, staff, and other community members host an event, pick a date, and we sell tickets to the SAP community. We were thrilled with the response at the Fall Festival! Thanks so much to everyone who purchased a spot at a movie night, bonfire, craft class, or other event!

We still have spaces available for many events! Take a look at what’s available and make a purchase here.

Please contact Kerrin Flanagan at secretary@sapsamn.org if you have any questions.

Teachers' Lounge Restock

Let's restock the Teachers' Lounge during this busy conference time! Sign up to bring something HERE.

Library Volunteers

Help reshelve books on Tuesdays or Thursdays. More info and sign up HERE

Spirit Wear

Two new designs are available online in multiple colors so you can rep your favorite elementary school! Both t-shirts and hoodies are available for both youth and adults, Buy online or look for in-person sales at school events! Check it out HERE.

Spirit Wear, including our SAP hijabs, will also be for sale at many school events!

Every Meal - Free Weekend Food Program -

Receive free, non-perishable food items delivered to kids' backpacks on Fridays. For more information about the program and to sign up, visit:

https://www.everymeal.org/free-weekend-food/

What's for lunch in October?

Lunch and Breakfast menus are a little late to be posted this month, but menu information can be found HERE.

Have a great week, Wolf Pack!

If you have suggestions for content or questions about anything in the Wolf Pack Press, please reach out to communications@sapsamn.org

Oct 18, 20234 min read

Wolf Pack Press - October 18, 2023

Thank you for coming out to the Fall Festival! The cold and rain couldn't keep the SAP community from coming together and celebrating autumn, friendship, and fun. Thank you to the team leads: Katelyn Shehu, Kerry Janisch, Sunday Mancini, Kerrin Flanagan, Annie Backman, Joanna Justiniano, Ann Fisher, Eric Haugo, Joel Van Valin, Kyle Doeden, John Riederer, Anita Severt, Lauren Renner, Chris Bach, Nate Grahek, Jim Schrankler, and Phil Abramson--plus a HUGE THANK YOU to all of the 200 volunteers who made this event possible! We couldn't have done it without you! This year, Great Gatherings made a re-appearance after 4 years. Between the two events, $8,700 was raised to support enrichment initiatives, students, and staff at SAP elementary.

Kids race to the finish of the Pumpkin Run!

Spooky fun games in the gym

Upcoming Events

- Thurs/Fri, October 19 and 20 - No School - MEA

- Tuesday, October 24 - 11am-8pm - Dino's Dine out for SAPSA for lunch or dinner! - Mention SAPSA/Saint Anthony Park Elementary when you check out

- Friday, October 27 - No School - Conference Prep

- Wed/Thurs, November 8 and 9 - Evening Conferences

- Friday, November 10 - No School - Daytime Conferences

- Tuesday, November 14 - Advisory Council and SAPSA meetings - Please join us!

Advisory Council Meeting 5:30-6:30pm in the school library

SAPSA Meeting 6:30-7:30pm in the school library

Some Great Gatherings Still Available!

We still have spaces available for many events! Take a look at what’s available and make a purchase here.

Please contact Kerrin Flanagan at secretary@sapsamn.org if you have any questions.

Dino's Dine Out - Oct 24 from 11-8pm

Grab a yummy lunch or dinner and support SAPSA/St Anthony Park Elementary at Dino's (by Snelling and Larpenteur) on Tuesday, October 24 from 11-8!

The address is 1700 Snelling Avenue, Falcon Heights, 55113. Just tell the cashier that you are there for the St Anthony Park Elementary School fundraiser!

Family Fridays

We need a team to host Family Fridays! One Friday each month, coffee and treats are served out in front of the school (seasonally) or in the cafeteria for parents, caregivers, and staff after morning drop off (7-8:30 am). This provides a space for adults to meet each other and for the community to develop. Team responsibilities include making coffee before the event, setting out paper goods, and cleaning up afterwards. Family Fridays are in danger of extinction without a crew of people to help run the event. Please contact Breanna Mueller at treasurer@sapsamn.org if you want to help.

Dexter's Corner____________

Hi, Everyone! It's me, Dexter Junior, the guinea pig who lives in Mr. Schrankler's science classroom! It was great to see or meet many of you on Curriculum Night. Anyway, I LIVE at the school, but I've noticed that for some reason, most of you seem to go back and forth every day. As the mornings grow darker, make sure you get to school safe and look out for one another - whether you're walking or driving, and even if you're running late! This is me, demonstrating... Have a good MEA weekend, and I'll see you next wheeeeek!

Library Volunteers

Help reshelve books on Tuesdays or Thursdays. More info and sign up HERE

School Directory - Deadline soon!

With the start of a new school year, work on this year's St. Anthony Park Elementary School Directory has begun! The directory is the main resource for student and teacher contact information. It includes class and staff lists, as well as SAPSA, Advisory Council, and district information. Every family will receive a copy, whether or not they include their information.

You are not required to submit your contact information for the directory, but we encourage you to do so! It’s a great way for the kids to connect with classmates and friends. You may include as much or as little information as you choose.

Please fill out one form for each child you have at SAP. The deadline for filling out your information is Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.

Click this link for the online directory form: https://forms.gle/FKQn3fuoQvhVSQKD8

Please email directory@sapsamn.org if you have any questions.

Lost and Found

A PSA from Anne Schroeder, our wonderful Lost and Found volunteer:

There are already several jackets and so many zip sweatshirt hoodies in the lost and found! The rack is almost full, which means packing up old stuff for donation is going to have to happen soon. We are checking items for names to try to connect items with their owners!

Pretty please take a few minutes to label quickly-discarded-at-recess-sweatshirts, jackets, snow pants, winter hats, mittens, and water bottles.

Silent Auction

Looking ahead, we're preparing for the spring silent auction. This is a great and flexible way to help the school! For more information or to sign up, click HERE.

Spirit Wear

Spirit Wear, including our SAP hijabs, will also be for sale at many school events!

Every Meal - Free Weekend Food Program -

Receive free, non-perishable food items delivered to kids' backpacks on Fridays. For more information about the program and to sign up, visit:

https://www.everymeal.org/free-weekend-food/

Other Community Events

Movie Night in the SAP Neighborhood

Celebrate Halloween early with a family friendly movie night in the park! The St. Anthony Park Arts Festival committee is hosting an outdoor family movie night in Commonwealth Park (on Commonwealth between Como Ave and Carter Ave.) on Saturday, Oct 28th from 6-8, with the movie starting at 6:30. The event is free, but we will have a donation-based snack and s'mores bar to raise funds for the 2024 Arts Festival. Hope to see you there!

What's for lunch in October?

We like breakfast too!

Have a great week, Wolf Pack!

If you have suggestions for content or questions about anything in the Wolf Pack Press, please reach out to communications@sapsamn.org