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Wolf Pack Press - September 20, 2023

Hi, Families! We hope you and your kiddos are starting to adjust to new routines at the start of the school year.

Thanks to everyone who generously helped fill the teachers' lounge with delicious snacks. Read on for more things coming up at SAP!

A bulletin board in the school stairwell

Upcoming Events

- This Friday! Sept 22nd - Family Friday! - 7:15am outside of the school - Walk your student(s) to class, and then visit with other adults - More info below!

- Saturday, September 23 - 9am-11am - Grounds Clean Up - Meet other families while we work together to spruce up the green space round the school! More info below.

- Monday, September 25 - No School - Teacher Professional Day

- Thursday, September 28 - Curriculum Night - 5:30-7:30pm - More info coming soon

- Friday, October 13 - Fall Festival!

Family Friday - This week!

SAPSA will be hosting a Family Friday Coffee event this Friday, September 22nd from 7:15am – 8am outside of the school. Walk your student(s) to class, and then join us! This is a fun way to meet other families. Coffee and treats are provided by parents/guardians like yourself. If you are able to join us Friday, please consider signing up to help or to bring an item to share HERE.

Fall Festival Committee Leads!

We're still looking for people to lead Haunted House and Bake Sale efforts for the Fall Festival. If you can help coordinate either of these activities, please email Joanna Justiniano at volunteercoordinator@sapsamn.org

Huge thanks to the other leads who have volunteered! We'll share more opportunities for everyone to pitch in as the event nears. We depend on our community to make these events happen - they are fun and also raise money to support all of our students!

To check out other positions and join a planning committee for the MANY different fundraising and community events happening this school year, visit the sign up page HERE.

Great Gatherings

Before the pandemic, the school used to have events called "Great Gatherings," and we're bringing them back this year! These events are hosted by teachers, parents, or other members of the community. Money raised is donated to SAPSA to support the school!

How does this work? Families, staff, and other community members host an event, pick a date, and we sell tickets to the SAP community.

Do you have a skill that you could teach? Are you a great cook? Do you knit or sew? Do you throw a great party (kid or adult)? Some Great Gatherings that have been hosted in the past include: a pizza party, an art project for kids or adults, a fancy dinner, a wine tasting, a yoga class, a backyard movie or bonfire, an Amazing Race-style contest, ice skating and hot cocoa, parents’ night out, and so many more! The only limit is your talent and imagination! You decide how many people you would like to host, what ages, where, when, and what, and then donate your time and energy! Feel free to team up with a friend to host an event.

This is a wonderful fundraiser that not only raises money for SAPSA, but also builds community!

If hosting isn't up your alley, you’ll be able to purchase tickets to attend some Great Gatherings. The events happen throughout the year and are so much fun for the whole family.

Interested? Yay! Thank you! Please complete this form.

Please contact Kerrin Flanagan at kerrinflanagan@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Grant Writing Team

SAPSA is putting together our grant writing team for this school year! We have a couple of wonderful volunteers already, and if grant writing is in your wheelhouse, please join our team! Also, we are looking for leads on any grants that may apply to our school. Do you know of any groups or large companies that offer grants? Please contact JoAnna Justiniano at volunteercoordinator@sapsamn.org if you interested in helping or have information on specific grants.

Fall Bulb Sale

Buy bulbs to plant this fall and enjoy next spring, while supporting our school! Shop online. Orders will ship directly to your home. This could also make a great gift for friends and family who live elsewhere. SAP Elementary receives 50% of all sales! Check out the sale HERE.

Grounds Clean Up

Please come join your fellow Parents/guardians/neighbors in cleaning up the school grounds on

Saturday, September 23rd from 9am – 11am!

We will be picking up garbage and weeding the gardens.

- Bring your gardening gloves

- Spades, small shovels

- Yard waste bags

- Garbage bags

- Water bottles for hydration

Little helpers are also welcome, and there will be donuts! :)

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!

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