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Wolf Pack Press - June 10, 2026

  • Jun 10
  • 2 min read

Welcome to the final issue of the Wolf Pack Press for the 25-26 school year! We will be back in late August with a new managing editor (Lauren Cox). In the meantime, enjoy your summer holidays!




Upcoming Events



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  • ​Thursday, June 11 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!! Wear school colors!

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First Year Interview - A Few Questions for Ms. Vang

 

For our final interview of the school year, we caught up with Ms. Vang, who is completing her first year teaching at SAP Elementary.


Wolf Pack Press: Where have you taught before, and have you always taught 4th grade?


Ms. Vang: To kick off my first year of teaching, I won a Fulbright grant and taught in Thailand. I’ve also taught in South Korea. In Minnesota, I’ve taught at: Harding High School, Humboldt High School, and Battle Creek Elementary. I used to teach high school and middle school aged students. I’m dual licensed in MLL and elementary education.



What were your first impressions of SAP Elementary?


I loved how community-focused the school was!



What's your favorite thing about teaching 4th/5th Grade?


My favorite thing about upper elementary is the curiosity students have.



What memories will you take away from your first year here?


I will cherish the memory of watching my students play games for Field Day.



When you were a kid, did you like school?


I’ve always loved school! My favorite subject was English literature/writing as a student. Now, my favorite subject to teach is math.



Summer is coming! What book would you recommend for summer reading? What movie?


You can never go wrong with Lord of the Rings!



Spring Memories

 

Here are some photos from various spring activities at SAP Elementary and Wolf Ridge. Thanks to Anne Schoeder, Katherine Warde and Tari Hella-Yelk for the pictures!






Have a great summer, 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


 
 
 

Wolf Pack Press - May 28, 2026

  • May 28
  • 2 min read

Updated: May 29

Only 11 days of school left! Our penultimate issue of the Wolf Pack Press for this school year is short and sweet.



Upcoming Events



  • Friday, May 29 - Last day to claim items from Lost & Found

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  • June 1-5 - 5th graders at Wolf Ridge ​

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  • Tuesday, June 9, 5-8pm - 5th grade celebration and dinner

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  • ​Thursday, June 11 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!

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Games in the Park

 

Here are some photos from Race Day and Field Day in Langford Park. Thanks to Ms. Paulsen for organizing both events!






Spring Fundraisers - Thanks for Showing Up!

 

We had great fun—and also raised big bucks for SAPSA—with our rush of spring activities:


  • The Silent Auction racked up $4300

  • The Plant Sale grew to $15,398 this year ($12,404 last year—so, wow!)

  • The Spring Carnival netted around $7000

  • We were gifted close to $500 from the Sunrise Bank coffee fundraiser


Thank you to the hard-working volunteers who organized these events, and our wonderful treasurer, Breanna Mueller, for keeping track of it all!



History Lesson—SAP Elementary in the 1990s


Many SAP Elementary parents went to the school themselves, so I've been asking alumni to share their memories of our special school. (If you have memories to share, please send them to communications@sapsamn.org)


Here are a few notes from Rody Lageson, who attended SAP Elementary in the 1990s:


SAP Elementary is definitely different than when I attended in the 90s.  The portable classrooms on the Gordon Ave. side are long gone, the bathrooms are now single stalls, and the library has erupted upwards into the second floor.  The steady march of time has changed a lot of details around school.


But in more important ways, the school feels exactly the same.  Kids are excited to be at school.  Teachers and staff truly care about students.  Families contribute time and energy to help in many different ways.  SAP Elementary isn't special because of the building, it is special because our community shares a commitment to making the school great.  Thank you to everyone for the wonderful year, have a relaxing summer break, and we'll see you again in September.


SAP Elementary in 1955 (a brand new school). This photo from the St. Paul Pioneer Press is available through the Minnesota Historical Society.
SAP Elementary in 1955 (a brand new school). This photo from the St. Paul Pioneer Press is available through the Minnesota Historical Society.


Yearbook Pre-orders


SAP Elementary 2025-2026 Yearbook is still available for pre-orders!


Scan the barcode below or follow this link to order your copy:




Picture of hoodies in Lost & Found

Last Call for Lost & Found


Clothing and other items in our overflowing Lost & Found (located by the stairs near the cafeteria) need to be retrieved by their owners by May 29, so please stop by to search for your lost hats, hoodies, mittens, scarves, coats and other accessories.


Unclaimed items will be donated.




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


 
 
 

Wolf Pack Press - May 13, 2026

  • May 13
  • 4 min read

It was beautiful weather for the Spring Carnival, and we had a blast! Thanks to all the volunteers who came in droves to run the games, crafts, bake sale, and food line. Special THANK YOU to our dunk tank contestants!



Upcoming Events




  • Tuesday, May 12    Advisory Council (5:30-6:30) & SAPSA Meeting (6:30-7:30) in library


  • Wednesday, May 13 & Thursday, May 14 - Plant Sale in Langford Park


  • Thursday, May 14 - Wear green to support Mental Health Awareness Month!


  • Friday, May 15 - Family Picnic - 10am-12:30pm (eat with your child's class)


  • Friday, May 15 - Talent Show! 6pm at Murray Middle School (see below for more info)


  • Thursday, May 21 - Field Day (Grades K-2)


  • Friday, May 22 - Field Day (Grades 3-5)


  • Monday, May 25 - Wednesday, May 27 - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day break)


Stop By the Plant Sale!

 

It's finally here!


Shop the SAP Plant Sale this Wednesday and Thursday, 8 AM to 7 PM, in Langford Park!

Show up for spring planting AND to show your support for Saint Anthony Park Elementary! 

We have a wide selection of garden veggies, herbs, colorful annuals, hardy perennials, Minnesota native species, and gorgeous flowering baskets! 


While you shop, have a doughnut and cup of coffee, on us! 


Sweet Fruci’s ice cream truck will make an appearance BOTH afternoons of the Plant Sale! Owner, Kristin Howatt will donate 40% of afternoon sales to SAPSA.


All proceeds from the Plant Sale are used to provide SAP Elementary with necessary supplies, and meaningful educational experiences (field trips, artists-in-residence, and more).


Thank you for your support; we look forward to seeing you there!

~ The Plant Sale Committee




Spring Carnival Memories


It was perfect weather for the Spring Carnival last Friday, and we had a wonderful time while raising nearly $7,000 for the school!


Here are some beautiful photos from Katherine Warde to commemorate the occasion!





Field Day Volunteers Needed!


From Ms. Paulsen:


Dear St. Anthony Park families,

 

Field Days are less than a month away!

We have scheduled Field Days for May 21st and 22nd.   


 K-2 will have their field day on Thursday, May 21st and 3rd – 5th grades will have their field day on Friday, May 22nd.   Both field days will be from 11:00am to 1:50pm. All students will be participating in 10 game stations and relay races with their classroom.  We will also have water games where students can simply have fun with their class and get wet. It will be a fabulous day in the sun!

 

To make our field days a success we will need many volunteers both days.  Please email me at karen.paulsen@spps.org to let me know which day you would like to volunteer!  Thank you so much for helping to make a memory for our students.

 

What will I be doing at field day?

Volunteers will be actively running stations with games and relays.  This includes assisting students with the games and moving equipment around as needed.  Water stations are included.

 

We will meet before field day starts at 10:30 am by the front door of the school. Please consider volunteering your time to make the day special for our kids. 

 

Karen Paulsen

Physical Education teacher



Talent Show This Friday!


A talent show act from 2025

The great Saint Anthony Park Talent Show of 2026 is scheduled for this Friday, May 15th! The talent show will be held at 6pm at Murray Middle School.


We need a few volunteers to run the show. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA4AC2DA0FA7-63691588-saptalent#/


Contact Kelly Weeks at saptalentshow@gmail.com for more info about the show.




Guinea Pig Summer Vacation


Ms. Wilson is asking for five or six families to care for the school guinea pigs, Pancake and Pumpkin, for the summer. Each family will care for them in their home for about 10 days. (Cage, pellets and timothy hay will be provided.)


If you would like these delightful rodents to be part of your summer, email Ms. Wilson at jodie.wilson@spps.org.


Pancake and Pumpkin say "Thanks a million!"





May is Mental Health Awareness Month



May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The SPPS community is encouraged to wear green on May 14 to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and wellness.

  • - Ms. Curtis



Yearbook Pre-orders


SAP Elementary 2025-2026 Yearbook is wrapping up, and ready for pre-orders!


Scan the barcode below or follow this link to order your copy:




Picture of hoodies in Lost & Found

Last Call for Lost & Found


Clothing and other items in our overflowing Lost & Found (located by the stairs near the cafeteria) need to be retrieved by their owners by May 29, so please stop by to search for your lost hats, hoodies, mittens, scarves, coats and other accessories.


Unclaimed items will be donated.




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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