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    • Oct 25, 2022
    • 3 min read

Wolf Pack Press - October 26

It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Fall Festival! The chill and drizzle couldn't put a damper on our festivities - bouncing, eating, crafting, celebrating, and being together! A huge thank you to Bryn Manion, Amy Raddatz, and the many, many volunteers who made this night so amazing. We couldn't have done it without you! Thanks also to students and families for sharing their many talents, from baking to scarecrow building.


The Pumpkin Run takes off, under a dramatic sky!




If you have photos from the Fall Festival that you're willing to share, please send them to president@sapsamn.org

 

Upcoming Events


- Friday, October 28 - Family Friday & School Spirit Day (Sports Day)

Walk your child to class in the morning and enjoy coffee with other families. And students, dress in your favorite team's colors or jersey.


- Monday, October 31 - No School

Conference Prep


- Wednesday, November 9 - Picture Retakes


- Friday, November 18 - No School

Conferences


- Friday, November 23 - School Spirit Day (Stuffed Animal Day)


- November 24 & 25 - Thanksgiving Break

 

Family Friday


This Friday, October 28, walk your student to class and then join us for coffee outside of the school. We could still use a few helpers:

 

Amazon Smile - An easy way to support SAPSA


AmazonSmile is a simple way for people to support their favorite charitable organization every time they shop, at no cost. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on their web browser and can be activated in the Amazon app for iOS and Android phones. AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to SAPSA when activated. Simply search for Saint Anthony Park School Association when looking for the chosen charity.


How to use AmazonSmile on a web browser:

  2. Sign in with the same account you use for Amazon.com

  3. Select your charity (St Anthony Park School Association)

  4. Start shopping! Remember to checkout at smile.amazon.com to generate donations for your chosen charity. Tip: Add a bookmark to make it easier to shop at smile.amazon.com.

How to use AmazonSmile using the Amazon app on your mobile phone:

  1. Open the Amazon Shopping app

  2. Navigate to the main menu (≡)

  3. Tap on Settings and then select “AmazonSmile”

  4. Select your charity (St Anthony Park School Association) and then follow the on-screen instructions to turn ON AmazonSmile in the mobile app

  5. Once AmazonSmile has been activated in your app, future eligible app purchases will generate a donation for the charity you have selected.

 

First Grade Science Night was Sublime!

Mr. Schrankler explored sublimation and many more scientific principles in a fun evening with first graders and their families. Funding from SAPSA helps pay for materials for events like this. More science nights coming up!


Dexter's Corner_______


Hi, everyone! Dexter here! Just wheeking in to say how much I love the fall... Hey, did you know that guinea pigs and humans (along with other primates) are unique among mammals in our need for dietary vitamin C? Most other animals who need vitamin C can make it in their bodies, but we have to eat it! Did you know that pumpkins are an excellent source of Vitamin C? Yum!



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Every Meal - Weekend Food Program

Every Meal is a program that focuses on the food gaps during times that children aren’t able to receive free or reduced-price meals. At SAP, non-perishable food items are distributed to students on Fridays, to provide food for the weekend. Information is available in English, Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Karen, Arabic, Amharic, and Pashto.Use the links below to find out more about this free program or to enroll.

 

More links

The SPPS COVID Policy is available HERE.

School Spirit Wear can be purchased HERE.

Saint Paul Parks and Rec Activity Links for all ages:
 

What's for lunch next week?


Have a good 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

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    • Oct 12, 2022
    • 4 min read

Wolf Pack Press - October 12

Updated: Oct 13, 2022

The rain may have washed out our family picnic last Friday (at least for now), but we are looking forward to getting together this Friday for the Fall Festival and Book Fair!


Please note that the family picnic cancellation, like many important last-minute announcements, was communicated to families via text message. If you are not receiving these texts, please contact the front office.


Upcoming Events


- Friday, October 14 - Fall Festival and Book Fair

5:00pm

More info below!


- Thursday & Friday, October 20-21 - No School

MEA Break


- Tuesday, October 25 - EDL Starts

First day of Extended Day Learning - a voluntary after-school program for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders


- Monday, October 31 - No School

Conference prep

 

Wondering what to expect Friday night?

Here are more details about the event!


Fall Festival 2022 Friday, October 14 5-8:30PM @ SAP Elementary Forecast: 48-53F

Getting There & Parking The event is at school. The #3 and #87 buses stop at Raymond and Como. If you live local, please consider walking. If you drive, please consider parking several blocks away and walking so families with mobility issues or small children can park a little closer.

VOLUNTEERING & CONTRIBUTING TO BAKE SALE We still need volunteers to help the event run smoothly. We hope you will help out for a little while at the festival. Extended family and friends are also welcome to pitch in or keep an eye on kids while you volunteer. Another fun way to participate is by baking! · Sign-up to volunteer at the Fall Festival · Sign-up to volunteer at the Book Fair · Sign-up to bring baked goods for the Bake Sale

Is the Fall Festival inside or outside? Both! Book Fair, Science Scare and Little/Big Scare are inside. Be aware that it may be crowded inside - as always, some families may choose to wear masks. Everything else will be outside, so PLEASE DRESS WARMLY.


What is the movie? We’ve decided to run a series of shorts and cartoons, all rated G and PG. Because it will be the end of a long week and a very long day, we hope shorts will allow parents who have tired kiddos a chance to duck out of the event at convenient breaks. It will also make room for others to warm up, grab a snack, hit the Book Fair or just get the wiggles out and then join back in the entertainment without missing a beat.

Where will we sit for the movie? The movie will play from the bandstand area, facing the school. It will be clear once the screen is inflated.

What should we bring with us for the movie? It’s gonna be chilly. Please dress your kids warmly – it’s never too soon to break out the winter coats, hats and mittens in Minnesota! Warm kids are happy kids. Blankets for the ground are a great idea. If you bring lawn chairs, please sit towards the back so the tiny people can see well.

Will there be food at the festival? Yes! We will have bake sale items, pizza, cider freezes, water available for purchase while supplies last.

What should we do about dinner? We suggest you plan your own dinner – bring a picnic or grab something to go on your way to the festival.

How can I get tickets? Tickets are $1 each. We will have tickets on sale the before school on Thursday the 13th, before school on the 14th and at the event on the 14th. Tickets are cash or credit card.

Why tickets? We use tickets in certain areas to keep lines moving smoothly.

How many tickets will I need per child? We estimate that you might want 5 to 10 tickets per child.

For Budgeting:

No Cost: Movie, Pumpkin Run, Photo Booth, Scarecrow Garden & SPPL BookMobile

No Cost, Sponsored by SAPSA: Popcorn & Cracker Jacks for Movie

1 Ticket: Water, Bounce House, Make-a-Craft, Button Making, Science Scare, Little & Big Scare

2 Tickets: Pizza (Slice) and Cider Freezes

1-3 Tickets: Bake Sale Items

Cash or Card: Spirit Wear and Ticket Sales

Cash, Card or Scholastic e-Wallet: Book Fair

Can I pay with a debit or credit card? For sure! Tickets, Spirit Wear and Book Fair are also cash or card.

Where does the money go? Funds cover the cost of the event; additional funds raised support St. Anthony Park Elementary School!


Share your photos using hashtag: #sapfallfestival

 

Scarecrow Garden at the Fall Festival

Scarecrow sign up is now closed, but last minute scarecrows are welcome! Please plan to prop them up yourselves in the garden and provide your own signage crediting the creators. Scarecrows need to go home with their owners at the end of the evening or be collected by noon on Saturday.

 

Fall Bulb Sale Fundraiser


We're in the last 4 days of our bulb sale fundraiser! Since our vendor ships to customers anywhere in the US, you can share this link with friends, co-workers and family and they can help support SAP! Just forward them this link: https://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/index.php/marketplace/seller/profile/shop/sapsa

Fundraisers like the bulb sale help fund materials for classrooms, field trips, teacher stipends, and numerous other enrichment opportunities for our students.

 

Every Meal - Weekend Food Program

Every Meal is a program that focuses on the food gaps during times that children aren’t able to receive free or reduced-price meals. At SAP, non-perishable food items are distributed to students on Fridays, to provide food for the weekend. Information is available in English, Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Karen, Arabic, Amharic, and Pashto.Use the links below to find out more about this free program or to enroll.


 

More links

The SPPS COVID Policy is available HERE.

School Spirit Wear can be purchased HERE.

Saint Paul Parks and Rec Activity Links for all ages:
 

What's for lunch next week?


Have a good week, Wolf Pack!


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    • Oct 4, 2022
    • 5 min read

Wolf Pack Press - October 5

Happy fall, everyone. We have so many fun events coming up, plus some resources we wanted to share - Read on!

 

Upcoming Events

- Friday, October 7 - School Picnic

Join your child for lunch on the lawn. Visitors are invited to purchase school lunch (or bring one from home), meet kids as they come outside, and eat during students' regularly scheduled lunch times:

  • Grade 2 and Krider - 10:10-10:40

  • Kindergarten - 10:30-11:00

  • Grade 4 - 11:00-11:30

  • Grade 1 - 11:20-11:50

  • Grade 5 and Levine - 11:50-12:20

  • Grade 3 - 12:10-12:40

Bring your own chair or blanket, spend time with your student, and connect with other families.


- Tuesday, October 11

Advisory Council - 5:00pm

SAPSA Meeting - 6:30pm

All are welcome to attend! Meetings held in the school library. Stay informed and help shape what is happening at our school.


- Friday, October 14 - Fall Festival and Book Fair

5:00pm

More info below!


- Thursday & Friday, October 20-21 - No School

MEA Break


- Monday, October 31 - No School

Conference prep

 

Fall Festival & Book Fair

Friday, October 14th, 5pm

Join us in celebrating the return of the Fall Festival at St. Anthony Park Elementary!

This will be a super fun night, and to make it all work, WE NEED HELP from our amazing school community - sign up to volunteer for a small portion of the evening, and you'll still have plenty of time left to enjoy the festivities!


Click on the links below to sign up to help with the Fall Festival or the Book Fair!

 

Scarecrow Garden at the Fall Festival

This year, we will be setting up a Scarecrow Garden at our Fall Festival & Book Fair on October 14th. Members of the school community can create a scarecrow and bring it to the Scarecrow Garden to show off during the event. Big Kids (aka Adults) can create a Scarecrow, too. Please know, this is not a contest – it is just art for art’s sake! There are two ways to participate: 1. Make & Design Your Own Scarecrow. Create your own frame and dress up your own scarecrow! Please be prepared to mount the scarecrow yourself between 2:15-5PM on Friday, October 14th. Bring your own tools. Please sign-up here to let us know you are participating so we can assign you a place in the garden and create a sign to celebrate your creation: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA4AC2DA0FA7-2022 2. Purchase a Scarecrow Frame Kit. **Update - scarecrow frames are sold out** You can still see them here: https://scarecrow-garden-2022-109922.square.site/ Here is a fun video for inspiration! https://youtu.be/KGY1tv9iLH8

 

Social and Emotional Resources at SAP


In addition to our wonderful school counselors, Errol Edwards and Kelly Lynch, and our behavior intervention specialist Ashley Cropsey, we have some additional staff and resources to support our students. Our school social worker and school therapist would like to introduce themselves -

Hello Families, my name is Rachel Curtis, your school social worker, and I am thrilled to be at St. Anthony Park full time this year! I started work within SPPS in 2016, right after completing my Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work at Concordia College (Moorhead, MN.). Most recently I completed my Master’s Degree in Social Work at Augsburg University (Minneapolis, MN) in 2020. Outside of work, I am enjoying being a newlywed, being social with friends, and taking my two puppies on walks around my neighborhood.


This school year, I am available to support special education and general education students explore their social-emotional wellbeing as well as be a resource for them during times of high stress or upset. Another one of my roles in the building, is to coordinate our school based mental health program. Alicia Vang, from Nystrom & Associates Counseling, will be offering school-based therapy for students this school year and is in our building two times a week. School-Based therapy is a convenient way to provide mental health therapy to students. It removes barriers such as transportation and scheduling difficulties which often stands in the way of students receiving therapy. It also allows for students to work with therapists directly in the environment in which they often struggle the most; in school. Our therapist can provide individual therapy, assessments and referrals for additional services. In addition, there is the possibility of seeing the child and the family outside of regular school hours. A student may be a good fit for school-based therapy if they are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, they have behavioral problems in the classroom, you notice a change in their behavior (they become more quiet/withdrawn or more disruptive, they begin missing assignments, etc.), or there have been recent stressors that are concerning. If you would like more information or if you are interested in this service for your student, please contact me directly at rachel.curtis@spps.org or my phone at 651-744-7962. I would be happy to discuss this resource with you and determine if a referral would be appropriate. Finally, please enjoy this monthly newsletter from the School Based team at Nystrom and Associates, on Sleep Hygiene HERE. I am so grateful to have a partnership with Nystrom and look forward to sharing more newsletters with you in the future.


Hello Everyone, My name is Alicia Vang and I graduated with my Masters in Social Work. I am currently a School Based Therapist with Nystrom & Associates. I enjoy working with children and guiding them into finding their strengths and learning to persevere in this world. When I am not working, I enjoy hiking, walking with my fur-baby, and camping. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and I hope I get to meet you as well.





Dexter's Corner __________


Greetings! In case you missed my previous column, I’m Dexter Junior, the guinea pig that lives in Mr. Schrankler’s science room!


Did you know that everyone has big feelings sometimes, even little guinea pigs like me? Sometimes I get so jumbled up that I'm not even sure WHAT I'm feeling! It's so nice to be able to waddle down the hall to talk to our counselors, Mr. Edwards or Ms. Lynch, or to one of the other members of our supportive staff. Parents and kids, don't be shy to reach out to them - we could all use some extra support sometimes!


Well, that's it for now, Wolf Pack. As we guinea pigs say, I wish you a good wheek, wheek, wheeeeek!

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Fall Bulb Sale Fundraiser

Our fall bulb sale is short of its fundraising goal, with less than a week to go! The best part of this fundraiser is that our vendor ships to customers anywhere in the US. That means you can share this link with friends, co-workers and family and they can help support SAP! Just forward them this link: https://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/index.php/marketplace/seller/profile/shop/sapsa

Fundraisers like the bulb sale help fund materials for classrooms, field trips, teacher stipends, and numerous other enrichment opportunities for our students. You can learn more about what is going on at our school and how funds are spent by attending monthly SAPSA meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30PM in the school library!

 

Every Meal - Weekend Food Program

Every Meal is a program that focuses on the food gaps during times that children aren’t able to receive free or reduced-price meals. At SAP, non-perishable food items are distributed to students on Fridays, to provide food for the weekend. Information is available in English, Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Karen, Arabic, Amharic, and Pashto.Use the links below to find out more about this free program or to enroll.


Last Chance to be included in the School Directory this year!

The deadline for including your information in the School Directory has been extended until Friday, October 7. Participation is optional, and you can provide as much or as little information as you want. Complete the form online HERE.


If you have questions about the School Directory (or anything else) please feel free to ask the SAPSA Communications Team at the school picnic on Friday, or via email at communications@sapsamn.org

 

More links

The SPPS COVID Policy is available HERE.

School Spirit Wear can be purchased HERE.

Saint Paul Parks and Rec Activity Links for all ages:
 

What's for lunch next week?


Have a good week, Wolf Pack!


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