Wolf Pack Press

Wolf Pack Press - November 1, 2023

Nov 1, 2023
3 min read

The first snow snuck in at the end of October, and now November is here! We are looking ahead to conferences - a wonderful time to connect with your student's teachers. Stay warm, Wolf Pack!

Upcoming Events

- Wed/Thurs, November 8 and 9 - Evening Conferences

- Friday, November 10 - No School - Daytime Conferences

- Tuesday, November 14 - Advisory Council and SAPSA meetings - Please join us!

Advisory Council Meeting 5:30-6:30pm in the school library

SAPSA Meeting 6:30-7:30pm in the school library

- Friday, November 17 - Family Friday - Walk your student(s) to class and then join community members for coffee in the cafeteria! Sign up to volunteer or donate an item HERE.

Fall Festival was a huge success and SAPSA is already looking ahead at the next big events. Can you help join any of these teams to make the magic happen?

Silent Auction: We need a team of 10-12 people to start gathering donations for the Silent Auction! Help call/email businesses or pound the pavement asking for donations. Most of this can be done from the comfort of your cozy home. Receive a list of businesses to contact and watch the donations come rolling in. If you like spreadsheets and organizing, we'd love to find a point person to keep track of the donated items and set up an auction site. Contact Breanna Mueller at treasurer@sapsasmn.org to join the team!

Luminary Festival: Help coordinate sponsors, activities, and refreshments for this lighted winter walk in February. Mobilize volunteers to create paper bag luminaries and ice lanterns. Create a path for luminary spectators to walk in the snow. Contact Joanna Justianino at volunteercoordinator@sapsamn.org to join the team!

Spring Carnival: We need 12 more people to fill the following positions to help plan the spring carnival: Raffle Organizer, Music performer or Music organizer, Games Team, Activities Team (create stations for face paint, bouncy house, dunk tank, tattoos, hair chalk, etc.), Bake Sale, and Food Team. Sign up now and let your volunteer conscience ride clear knowing you have plans to contribute in the spring ;). Please view this google doc for more information and to sign up.

Fifth Grade Celebration: It feels like a long way off, but SAP 5th graders will be on their way before we know it! Help plan a party for the 5th grade students and their families to celebrate graduation. The party details are up to the celebration team! Plan an event that looks like anything from a "dress up," sit-down taco dinner in the cafeteria, to an outdoor celebration with lawn games, t-shirt signing, and a photo booth. The possibilities are endless and with a team we can make it happen! Contact Breanna Mueller at treasurer@sapsamn.org to join the team!"

Some Great Gatherings Still Available!

We brought back Great Gatherings during our Fall Festival this year. Great Gatherings are hosted events that we sell tickets to as a SAPSA fundraiser. Families, staff, and other community members host an event, pick a date, and we sell tickets to the SAP community. We were thrilled with the response at the Fall Festival! Thanks so much to everyone who purchased a spot at a movie night, bonfire, craft class, or other event!

We still have spaces available for many events! Take a look at what’s available and make a purchase here.

Please contact Kerrin Flanagan at secretary@sapsamn.org if you have any questions.

Teachers' Lounge Restock

Let's restock the Teachers' Lounge during this busy conference time! Sign up to bring something HERE.

Library Volunteers

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

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!

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 October?

Lunch and Breakfast menus are a little late to be posted this month, but menu information can be found HERE.

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 - October 18, 2023

Oct 18, 2023
4 min read

Thank you for coming out to the Fall Festival! The cold and rain couldn't keep the SAP community from coming together and celebrating autumn, friendship, and fun. Thank you to the team leads: Katelyn Shehu, Kerry Janisch, Sunday Mancini, Kerrin Flanagan, Annie Backman, Joanna Justiniano, Ann Fisher, Eric Haugo, Joel Van Valin, Kyle Doeden, John Riederer, Anita Severt, Lauren Renner, Chris Bach, Nate Grahek, Jim Schrankler, and Phil Abramson--plus a HUGE THANK YOU to all of the 200 volunteers who made this event possible! We couldn't have done it without you! This year, Great Gatherings made a re-appearance after 4 years. Between the two events, $8,700 was raised to support enrichment initiatives, students, and staff at SAP elementary.

Kids race to the finish of the Pumpkin Run!

Spooky fun games in the gym

Upcoming Events

- Thurs/Fri, October 19 and 20 - No School - MEA

- Tuesday, October 24 - 11am-8pm - Dino's Dine out for SAPSA for lunch or dinner! - Mention SAPSA/Saint Anthony Park Elementary when you check out

- Friday, October 27 - No School - Conference Prep

- Wed/Thurs, November 8 and 9 - Evening Conferences

- Friday, November 10 - No School - Daytime Conferences

- Tuesday, November 14 - Advisory Council and SAPSA meetings - Please join us!

Advisory Council Meeting 5:30-6:30pm in the school library

SAPSA Meeting 6:30-7:30pm in the school library

Some Great Gatherings Still Available!

We still have spaces available for many events! Take a look at what’s available and make a purchase here.

Please contact Kerrin Flanagan at secretary@sapsamn.org if you have any questions.

Dino's Dine Out - Oct 24 from 11-8pm

Grab a yummy lunch or dinner and support SAPSA/St Anthony Park Elementary at Dino's (by Snelling and Larpenteur) on Tuesday, October 24 from 11-8!

The address is 1700 Snelling Avenue, Falcon Heights, 55113. Just tell the cashier that you are there for the St Anthony Park Elementary School fundraiser!

Family Fridays

We need a team to host Family Fridays! One Friday each month, coffee and treats are served out in front of the school (seasonally) or in the cafeteria for parents, caregivers, and staff after morning drop off (7-8:30 am). This provides a space for adults to meet each other and for the community to develop. Team responsibilities include making coffee before the event, setting out paper goods, and cleaning up afterwards. Family Fridays are in danger of extinction without a crew of people to help run the event. Please contact Breanna Mueller at treasurer@sapsamn.org if you want to help.

Dexter's Corner____________

Hi, Everyone! It's me, Dexter Junior, the guinea pig who lives in Mr. Schrankler's science classroom! It was great to see or meet many of you on Curriculum Night. Anyway, I LIVE at the school, but I've noticed that for some reason, most of you seem to go back and forth every day. As the mornings grow darker, make sure you get to school safe and look out for one another - whether you're walking or driving, and even if you're running late! This is me, demonstrating... Have a good MEA weekend, and I'll see you next wheeeeek!

Library Volunteers

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

School Directory - Deadline soon!

With the start of a new school year, work on this year's St. Anthony Park Elementary School Directory has begun! The directory is the main resource for student and teacher contact information. It includes class and staff lists, as well as SAPSA, Advisory Council, and district information. Every family will receive a copy, whether or not they include their information.

You are not required to submit your contact information for the directory, but we encourage you to do so! It’s a great way for the kids to connect with classmates and friends. You may include as much or as little information as you choose.

Please fill out one form for each child you have at SAP. The deadline for filling out your information is Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.

Click this link for the online directory form: https://forms.gle/FKQn3fuoQvhVSQKD8

Please email directory@sapsamn.org if you have any questions.

Lost and Found

A PSA from Anne Schroeder, our wonderful Lost and Found volunteer:

There are already several jackets and so many zip sweatshirt hoodies in the lost and found! The rack is almost full, which means packing up old stuff for donation is going to have to happen soon. We are checking items for names to try to connect items with their owners!

Pretty please take a few minutes to label quickly-discarded-at-recess-sweatshirts, jackets, snow pants, winter hats, mittens, and water bottles.

Silent Auction

Looking ahead, we're preparing for the spring silent auction. This is a great and flexible way to help the school! For more information or to sign up, click HERE.

Spirit Wear

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/

Other Community Events

Movie Night in the SAP Neighborhood

Celebrate Halloween early with a family friendly movie night in the park! The St. Anthony Park Arts Festival committee is hosting an outdoor family movie night in Commonwealth Park (on Commonwealth between Como Ave and Carter Ave.) on Saturday, Oct 28th from 6-8, with the movie starting at 6:30. The event is free, but we will have a donation-based snack and s'mores bar to raise funds for the 2024 Arts Festival. Hope to see you there!

What's for lunch in October?

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 - October 4, 2023

Oct 4, 2023
5 min read

Hi, SAP Community! We hope you're enjoying the newly crisp fall weather!

Many thanks to the wonderful volunteers, big and small, who came to clean up day! Our school looks so cared for and beautiful, thanks to your work!

Read on about the many events coming up soon at SAP!

Upcoming Events

- Friday, October 6 - Family Picnic during your student's lunch - More info below!

- Tuesday, October 10 - Advisory Council and SAPSA meetings - All are welcome!

Advisory Council Meeting 5:30-6:30pm in the school library

SAPSA Meeting 6:30-7:30pm in the school library

- Friday, October 13 - Fall Festival! - Much more info below!

Fall Festival tickets will also be on sale the mornings of Oct 6 and Oct 13 at drop off (7am-7:45). Cash is appreciated, but we can also take payment by card.

- October 19 and 20 - No School - MEA

- October 24 - 11am-8pm - Dino's Dine out for SAPSA for lunch or dinner! - Mention SAPSA/Saint Anthony Park Elementary when you check out

- October 27 - No School - Conference Prep

- November 8 and 9 - Evening Conferences

- November 10 - No School - Daytime Conferences

School Picnic - This Friday!

Fall Festival - Friday, October 13! 5-8pm

The Fall Festival is coming up soon! We need the help of lots of volunteers to make this fun event happen! Scan the QR codes below to sign up, or use these links for more info:

Volunteer at the event HERE

Calling all bakers! We need cookies, bars, cupcakes, tarts,pies, milk balls, donuts, baklava, even creme brulees or macaroons for our Fall Festival Bake Sale! Not a baker? Pick up some pre-made treats and donate them. Bring your items to the office during the day on October 13th. Please have your baked goods plated or wrapped for individual sale.

Scarecrows: Get those creative juices flowing and work with your family to create a unique scarecrow to decorate the Scarecrow Garden for Fall Festival. What will be your engineering strategy? Wood, PVC pipe, brooms, rakes? Will you use your own clothing? Thrift something crazy? Or go with an imaginative

theme? Bring your scarecrows to Fall Festival on October 13th between 3 and 5 pm.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/805084DA4AC2DA0FA7-44701258-2023

Dinner: Planning your dinner that night? Pizza will be available for $2 per slice, and we will be selling warm apple cider!

Scholastic Book Fair

Do you love books and the joy of seeing kids excited to read? Please sign up for the fall Scholastic Book Fair. Proceeds from the sale will go towards buying books for the SAP Elementary library. There are shifts across 3 differenet days starting Wednesday 10/11 for set up, Thursday 10/12 for Student Preview, and 10/13 the day of the book fair and Fall Festival!

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.

Every Meal - Friday Food Distribution

Volunteers needed!

SAP participates in the Every Meal Weekend Meal Program, providing a bag of food each Friday to families who enroll. We need a few more volunteers to help distribute the bags of food on Friday mornings. The time commitment is about 30 minutes. Please sign up here. (Scroll down to find Every Meal at the end of the list.) Thanks for considering! Any questions? Email kerrinflanagan@gmail.com.

Family Fridays

We need a team of people who would like to help provide a welcoming atmosphere one morning each month for parents, caregivers, and teachers to socialize at morning drop off. Check off an important life skill by learning to make coffee in an industrial-size urn, set out treats brought by volunteers, and clean up by 8:30 am. Please e-mail Breanna Mueller at treasurer@sapsamn.org to join the fun!

Library Volunteers Needed

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

School Directory

Please fill out one form for each child you have at SAP. The deadline for filling out your information is Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.

Click this link for the online directory form: https://forms.gle/FKQn3fuoQvhVSQKD8

Please email directory@sapsamn.org if you have any questions.

Dino's Dine Out - Oct 24 from 11-8pm

Grab a yummy lunch or dinner and support SAPSA/St Anthony Park Elementary at Dino's (by Snelling and Larpenteur) on Tuesday, October 24 from 11-8!

The address is 1700 Snelling Avenue, Falcon Heights, 55113. Just tell the cashier that you are there for the St Anthony Park Elementary School fundraiser!

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.

Deadline to order is October 15th!

Spirit Wear