Wolf Pack Press

Wolf Pack Press - April 3, 2024

Apr 2, 2024
3 min read

Here's what's happening at school!

SAP 3rd through 5th graders shared the results of their scientific exploration at the school science fair! Thanks to Mr. Schrankler and all the community members who helped put on this wonderful event!

Upcoming Events

-April 8-12 - No School - Spring Break

-Tuesday, April 16 - DINE OUT for SAP! Gabe's by the Park - 4pm-8pm - Be sure to mention that you're there for the SAP fundraiser!

- Tuesday, April 16 - Advisory Council and SAPSA meetings - In the school library - All are welcome!

Advisory Council Meeting 5:30-6:30pm

SAPSA Meeting 6:30-7:30pm

-Wednesday, April 17 - Zero Gravity

Mounds View, 5-8pm - More info below!

-Thursday, April 18 - Somali Parent Council Meeting - 5:30-6:30pm at the school - Meetings are held in the Somali language, and Mr Mohamed will be there to translate! Please come!

-Friday, April 19 - Family Friday! Walk your student(s) to class in the morning, and then join community members for coffee and conversation in the cafeteria. If you'd like, bring a treat or creamer to share, or just bring your good cheer!

-Friday, May 10 - Spring Carnival - More info below

-Tuesday, May 14 - Running Club Race Day

Thanks for making our Literati Book Fair such a success!

Silent Auction

The silent auction runs from April 1st to April 19th! Discover some new restaurants, excursions, or family memberships while supporting the school with 100% of auction proceeds. Act quickly to snag your favorite finds and return later to outbid your competitors! Items can be picked up in the school office after the auction closes.

You can find the website link HERE!

Spring Carnival

The Spring Carnival is coming up next month - Friday, May 10! This big and super fun event requires many hands to make light work! There are so many different ways to help.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/805084DA4AC2DA0FA7-48548194-spring

Join the Carnival Planning Team!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb7lS8ZTxRjvij75VWADzeKZomEqJ_wbZTBjgjRGsQLvo1GA/viewform

Can't volunteer? Donate items for the Raffle!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/36P2X42MACDX4/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Money not time? Contribute candy and prizes!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2TIOEUB10MS1I/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Plant Sale - Presale

The SAP Plant Sale Presale is on now! Order your beautiful plants ahead of the sale:

Zero Gravity

St Anthony Park Elementary has partnered with Zero Gravity in Mounds View for a fun fundraising event Wednesday, April 17th between 5pm-8pm. Reserve a start time of 5pm, 5:30pm, or 6pm.

Similar to how our Dine outs work, Zero Gravity will donate proceeds from tickets purchased through the link below:

https://ecom.roller.app/zerogravity/booknow/en-us/products?date=2024-04-17

Jump socks are required, so if you already have Zero Gravity socks be sure to bring them, or you can order them with the link above.

The reduced ticket price of $9.99 is for the Trampoline area. Access to Laser Tag and the Aerial ninja course require an additional add on.

Community Events

SAP Open House and Tours

We need parents and guardians of current students to help promote our school!

School Tours happen on Tuesdays and Fridays through the winter and spring. 1-2 tour guides lead a group around the school so they can see our awesome teachers in action. Training and direction are provided if you want it.

Library Helpers

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

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/

What's for lunch in March?

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

Wolf Pack Press - March 20, 2024

Mar 19, 2024
3 min read

Here's what is happening at school!

Upcoming Events

-Thursday, March 21, Evening Conferences

- Monday, March 25 - Science Fair, Grades 3-5

Viewing

6:00-7:00pm at the school

-Tuesday, March 26, Evening Conferences

-Thursday March 28 - Spirit Day: Beach Day!

-Friday, March 29 - No School - Daytime Conferences - Last Day of the book fair!

-April 8-12 - No School - Spring Break

-Wednesday, April 17 - Zero Gravity

Mounds View, 5-8pm - More info below!

Science Fair

A note from Mr. Schrankler: Just a reminder that the SAP Science Fair is coming up! It takes place on Monday, March 25th. Students in grades 3-5 have been working hard on their projects. We hope to see a lot visitors during the evening session. Students who complete projects at home will bring them to school the morning of March 25th(or sooner). Students who complete projects at school or during EDL will already have them at school. Students will share their projects with other students and evaluators during the day and families and friends are encouraged to come in the evening of Monday, March 25th from 6-7 PM. Please let me know if you have any questions. (james.schrankler@spps.org) Hope to see you at the Science Fair!

Literati Book Fair

Have you checked out the new Literati Book Fair yet? The book fair will be held during school conferences this year. It is also shoppable 24/7 online (until 3/29/24), and at school while conferences are in session. Please remember to stop into the school library to shop for your student, teacher, family and friends!

Kids can shop the book fair before school on March 21st, so feel free to send them with cash or a cashless gift card. Order gift cards HERE.

All purchases benefit the school - to shop online, visit: https://literati.com/store

Volunteering at the Book Fair is always fun! We are especially in need of volunteers on Tuesday March 26. Sign up HERE.

Help Restock the Teacher's Lounge for Conferences

Conferences begin this week, and this will mean long days for the teachers and staff. We would like to provide them some extra goodies in the teacher's lounge to help fuel them. There are about 65 staff members between the teachers, student teachers, and support teams. Like any big group there are allergies and dietary restrictions, so if you bring anything that is homemade please label if there are nuts or gluten or other high allergen ingredients.

Coffee pods and snacks that can be eaten on the go are very popular. Your donations are very much appreciated by the team!

Please sign up for items and bring them to the front office any time from tomorrow, March 21st, through Thursday, March 28th. Sign up HERE.

Plant Sale - Presale

The SAP Plant Sale Presale is on now! Order your beautiful plants ahead of the sale:

Zero Gravity

St Anthony Park Elementary has partnered with Zero Gravity in Mounds View for a fun fundraising event Wednesday, April 17th between 5pm-8pm. Reserve a start time of 5pm, 5:30pm, or 6pm.

Similar to how our Dine outs work, Zero Gravity will donate proceeds from tickets purchased through the link below:

https://ecom.roller.app/zerogravity/booknow/en-us/products?date=2024-04-17

Jump socks are required, so if you already have Zero Gravity socks be sure to bring them, or you can order them with the link above.

The reduced ticket price of $9.99 is for the Trampoline area. Access to Laser Tag and the Aerial ninja course require an additional add on.

Community Events

SAP Open House and Tours

We need parents and guardians of current students to help promote our school!

Library Helpers

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

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/

What's for lunch in March?

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

Wolf Pack Press - March 6, 2024

Mar 6, 2024
4 min read

Updated: Mar 6, 2024

Here's what is happening at school!

The full moon shines over the school during the beautiful Luminary Festival!

Upcoming Events

-TOMORROW - FUN FAMILY EVENT Thursday, March 7th 6:30-7:30pm, school gym - Wear neon, if you have it, and come glow with us! More info below!

- Friday, March 8 - No School - Conference prep

- Tuesday, March 12 -SAPSA meeting - All are welcome!

6:30-7:30 in the school library

Please consider joining the St Anthony Park Student Association.

The St. Anthony Park School Association (SAPSA) is a 501.c3 non-profit that supports field trips, classroom materials, books, school patrol, EDL, Artist-in-Residence, family education nights and other special events. SAPSA covers these expenses so all our families may participate regardless of their financial situation. We’d love to see you at our next meeting! Email vicepresident@sapsamn.org with questions.

Are you interested in learning more about how to get involved with SAPSA? There are so many ways to join in the fun, without committing to becoming a board member! (Although we're looking for board members for next year too!) Please reach out to JoAnna Justiniano to see which volunteer role could eb the right fit for you. volunteercoordinator@SAPSAmn.org

Keep an eye out for rescheduled Advisory Council meeting info.

- Thursday, March 14 - NEW Somali Parent Council meeting

5:30-6:30pm at the school

Meetings are held in the Somali language, and Mr Mohamed will be there to translate. Please come!

-Friday, March 15 - Family Friday - Walk your student(s) to class in the morning, and then meet other families in the cafeteria for coffee and conversation!

-Thursday, March 21, Evening Conferences

- Monday, March 25 - Science Fair Viewing

6:00-7:00pm at the school

-Tuesday, March 26, Evening Conferences

-Friday, March 29 - No School - Daytime Conferences

Family Event at SAP - GLOW PARTY

TOMORROW! The family engagement committee is co-hosting a NEON GLOW PARTY with Advisory Council and SAPSA! All are welcome!

March 7th 6:30-7:30pm

GYM

Come sporting your best neon 80's gear ready to dance, sing, and party!

Questions? Talk to Ms. Paulsen, Ms. Hella-Yelk, Ms. Brandvik, Ms. Schriver or Ms. Crowe

Luminary Festival

The third annual Luminary Festival was a breathtaking community event! Thank you to the many people who came together and volunteered to make it happen, and to everyone who came out for it! Alisa Mee, Saint Paul Librarian, did charming, old-timey light up 'cranky' stories. Eddy the fire dancer and the rest of his troupe put on a stunning and exciting show. Anna Gaseitsiwe of The Makery built a beautiful art installation.

It's not too late to donate, if you enjoyed the Luminary Festival! Here's the link: https://www.givemn.org/event/Sapluminary

SAP kids and parents work on the art installation with Anna Gaseitsiwe of The Makery, Milton Square.

Science Fair Volunteers

The SAP Science Fair is coming up! It takes place on Monday, March 25th. Students in grades 3-5 have been working hard on their projects. We hope to see a lot visitors during the evening session. Students who complete projects at home will bring them to school the morning of March 25th. Students who complete projects at school or during EDL will already have them at school. Students will share their projects with other students and evaluators during the day and families and friends are encouraged to come in the evening of Monday, March 25th from 6-7 PM. We are still in need of about 20 people to help evaluate projects during the day from 7:45 AM-11:05 AM. It is a non- competitive format. No science background is needed to be an evaluator, just the ability to ask students questions about their projects and to listen to students share what they learned. Please also share with anyone else who may be interested. Here is the LINK.

Please let Mr Schrankler know if you have any questions!

james.schrankler@spps.org

NEW - Literati Book Fair

Our Spring Book Fair will be held during school conferences this year, shoppable 24/7 online until 3/29/24, and at school while conferences are in session. Please remember to stop into the school library to shop for your student, teacher, family and friends.

All purchases benefit the school - to shop online, visit: https://literati.com/store

Volunteering at the Book Fair is always fun! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA4AC2DA0FA7-fall7#/

Kindness T-shirt Project

Art Teacher Mara Schriver and SAP parent Kari Jensen have teamed up on this project, and students have been designing graphics for shirts that spread a positive message of kindness, love, and peace. Kari and her business partner (Fable) will be selecting 10 designs and selling them on her children's clothing company website for 1 year. All profits will go to SAPSA.

Just about every class has created these designs. Stay tuned for more information!

SAP students, budding designers: