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Welcome back! I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break!


Upcoming Events



  • Tuesday, January 14 - Advisory Council (5:30-6:30)/SAPSA meeting (6:30-7:30). Meetings in school library. All are welcome!


  • Friday, January 17 - Family Friday (coffee in cafeteria after drop-off)


  • Monday, January 20th - Martin Luther King Day (no school)


  • Monday, January 27th - No School (teacher training)


 

SAPSA funded our mascot costume!

SAPSA Needs You!


SAPSA is the parent-led fundraising organization for St. Anthony Park Elementary. Money raised by SAPSA from festivals, sales, community events, Read-A-Thon, donations and other sources funds classroom supplies and resources, artists in residence, the 5th Grade trip to Wolf Ridge, and so much more.


SAPSA can only operate with the help of parents and other family members who give their busy time to help organize events. The SAPSA board will have several openings next year, and we currently need to fill the position of Vice President. So we are in recruiting mode!


Please consider attending a board meeting (the next one is Tuesday, January 14, 6:30-7:30 in the library) to find out more. Or just email Joel Van Valin at communications@sapsamn.org.


 

Read-A-Thon


The SAP Read-a-Thon is coming up in February! This fun event is also a vital fundraiser for our school!


If you are interested in helping Read-a-Thon lead Sara Shepard (a SAP parent) with the Read-a-Thon in any way—large or small—please reach out to her at sarashepard@comcast.net. You could help behind the scenes by working on materials online or counting minutes read by our students. Or do fun stuff in the school, displaying prizes, keeping classrooms supplied with materials, or attending the celebration assembly and mascot challenge. Be a part of this dynamic winter school event!


 


SAP Tours


Yes you can be a tour guide!


Please share your passion for our community at St. Anthony Park Elementary by giving school tours to prospective SAP Families. Sign up HERE. A quick overview and welcome packet will be given to your prior to the first tour.


 

Wolf Ridge Calendars


Wolf Ridge Calendars are now available to order! 


The calendars feature Northern MN Wildlife Photography and are a Fundraiser for the 5th Grade Trip to Wolf Ridge Environmental Education Center at the end of the school year. Calendars will delivered later this month & then sent home with your student.


Calendars are $20 and can be purchased via cash, check, or Square Link. Ask your student's teacher if you need an order form.



 


Library Helper


Mr. Watson, our Library and Materials Management EA, would greatly appreciate help with reshelving books for an hour on Monday, Thursday or Friday mornings.


To sign up as a library helper, click HERE.



 


Spirit Wear


Rep your favorite elementary school! T-shirts ($20/kid, and $22/adult) and school signs ($10) are available for pre-order now. Email president@sapsamn.org for preorders. Or, look for in-person sales at school events.



 

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 Joel Van Valin at communications@sapsamn.org

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Only 3 more days till Winter Break!


Upcoming Events



  • December 23-January 3 - No School (Winter Break)


 



SAP Tours


Yes you can be a tour guide!


Please share your passion for our community at St. Anthony Park Elementary by giving school tours to prospective SAP Families. Sign up HERE. A quick overview and welcome packet will be given to your prior to the first tour.


 

Wolf Ridge Calendars


Wolf Ridge Calendars are now available to order! 


The calendars feature Northern MN Wildlife Photography and are a Fundraiser for the 5th Grade Trip to Wolf Ridge Environmental Education Center at the end of the school year. Calendars will delivered later this month & then sent home with your student.


Calendars are $20 and can be purchased via cash, check, or Square Link. Ask your student's teacher if you need an order form.



 


Collaborative Problem Solving Class


Julianna Drajkó, a former SAP Elementary parent, will be conducting a class for parents on Collaborative Problem Solving, an innovative approach to understanding and helping kids with behavioral challenges.


Class sessions: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7.

Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Location: Online, via zoom


For more info or to register for the class, click HERE.



 


Library Helper


Mr. Watson, our Library and Materials Management EA, would greatly appreciate help with reshelving books for an hour on Monday, Thursday or Friday mornings.


To sign up as a library helper, click HERE.



 


Spirit Wear


Rep your favorite elementary school! T-shirts ($20/kid, and $22/adult) and school signs ($10) are available for pre-order now. Email president@sapsamn.org for preorders. Or, look for in-person sales at school events.



 

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 Joel Van Valin at communications@sapsamn.org

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Updated: Dec 18, 2024


I hope everyone had a tasty Thanksgiving! This week, we have the first glimpse of our mascot, and a couple of opportunities to volunteer for SAP.


Upcoming Events



  • Friday, December 13 - Family Friday (coffee in cafeteria after drop-off)


  • Saturday, December 14 - School Choice Fair (more info below)


  • Note: There will be no advisory council or SAPSA board meeting in December


 

Our Mascot Has Arrived!


St. Anthony Park Elementary's Wolf Pack mascot made a surprise visit to a school spirit day rally recently. The mascot, sponsored by SAPSA, will soon have a name. Who knows where this wolf will appear next?




 

School Choice Fair


We still need a couple of volunteers to promote SAP at the St. Paul Public School Choice Fair. The fair takes place Saturday December 14th, from 9:30 am - 2 pm at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, 150 4th St W, St Paul, MN 55102.


Bobbie Evangelist and school staff will be answering questions from prospective students and families. Hearing firsthand from current families is meaningful to prospective families considering our school. If available to share your reasons for choosing St Anthony Park Elementary School, please sign up for a shift from 9:30 am - 11:30 am or 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.


Thank you in advance for helping to grow our awesome school community!


 



SAP Tours


Yes you can be a tour guide!


Please share your passion for our community at St. Anthony Park Elementary by giving school tours to prospective SAP Families. Sign up HERE. A quick overview and welcome packet will be given to your prior to the first tour.


 

Wolf Ridge Calendars


Wolf Ridge Calendars are now available to order! 


The calendars feature Northern MN Wildlife Photography and are a Fundraiser for the 5th Grade Trip to Wolf Ridge Environmental Education Center at the end of the school year. Calendars will delivered later this month & then sent home with your student.


Calendars are $20 and can be purchased via cash, check, or Square Link. Ask your student's teacher if you need an order form.

 

Thank You For Your Generosity!


SAPSA has received two grants this fall. One is from the St Paul and Minnesota Foundation, and the other is from the R.F. Bigelow Foundation. We are grateful to these excellent foundations for their support.


Thanks everyone who attended the Zero Gravity night! We raised over $700 at that event! Also, Fable clothing company cut us a check for $600 for the proceeds from the kid-created t-shirts that were created and sold last year. And we raised $300 from the last dine out at Mims cafe.  Thanks to everyone who worked at writing grants and organizing these fundraising activities!

 

 


Library Helper


Mr. Watson, our Library and Materials Management EA, would greatly appreciate help with reshelving books for an hour on Monday, Thursday or Friday mornings.


To sign up as a library helper, click HERE.



 

Langford Park Winter Activities


Keep active this winter with sports and classes at Langford Park and St. Paul's other rec centers! There are activities for both children and adults. See the attached flyer for a list of activities offered, and sign up HERE.

 




Also, registration is still open for Langford Park Hockey. See langfordparkhockey.com for more information.



Spirit Wear


Rep your favorite elementary school! T-shirts ($20/kid, and $22/adult) and school signs ($10) are available for pre-order now. Email president@sapsamn.org for preorders. Or, look for in-person sales at school events.



 

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 Joel Van Valin at communications@sapsamn.org

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