Wolf Pack Press

WPP - November 2, 2022

Nov 1, 2022
3 min read

Happy November!!! Can you believe that the winter holiday season is so close at hand? After our amazing Fall Festival we feel such a great sense of community with all of our families and students and are looking forward to more fun days ahead.

Don't forget to turn your clocks back this coming Sunday, November 6th. It will be nice to see a little more light in the morning for drop off.

Upcoming Events

- Tuesday, November 8th - Digital Learning Day, Election Day!

- Wednesday, November 9 - Picture Retakes

- Tuesday, November 15th - Teachers Lounge Restock Drop-Off

- SAPSA Meeting / SAP School Library/ 6:30pm

- Wednesday, November 16th - Conferences 3pm-6pm

- Thursday, November 17th - Conferences 3pm-6pm

- Friday, November 18th - No School | Conferences

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

- November 24 & 25 - Thanksgiving Break

SAPSA Upcoming Meeting - Tuesday, November 15th | SAP Library - 6:30pm

We would love to see you at our upcoming SAPSA meeting this month! Not only do we give updates about what is happening as SAP, but we also spend a lot of time planning all of the amazing events that take place at our great school. We are looking for parents, grandparents and guardians to be involved in some of our larger upcoming events this coming year--most notably our Read-A-Thon in January and Spring Carnival in May.

This month we'll focus on planning the Read-a-Thon--a fun, enriching activity for the kids and a fundraiser for the school.

Please consider stopping by, we would love to see lots of new faces and hear new voices!

Give to the Max Day: November 17th!

Give to the Max Day is a statewide outpouring of support for thousands of nonprofits and schools across Minnesota! GiveMN's Giving Holiday is scheduled for Thursday, November 18, but you don’t have to wait to support St. Anthony Park Elementary. Early Giving is underway at https://www.givemn.org/organization/Sapsa

Donations made before November 17th qualify SAPSA for cherished Golden Tickets. Golden Tickets are random chance drawings. Each gift you make during Give to the Max enters you to win money for the causes you support! Daily $500 Golden Tickets will be awarded each day during Early Giving, and prizes will be awarded every 15 minutes all day long during Give to the Max Day on November 17th!

Our direct giving goal for 2022-2023 is $6,000 and we expect a large portion of that to come from Give to the Max Day. This is an excellent opportunity to look into whether or not your employer matches donations.

Teachers Lounge Stock Up For Conferences

As fall conferences approach, join us in showing our wonderful teachers how much we value and care about all the work that they do with our students. Click on the link below to volunteer to bring in some goodies.

Item drop off will be on Tuesday, November 15th. Please leave your items in the school office.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

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:

Visit smile.amazon.com
Sign in with the same account you use for Amazon.com
Select your charity (St Anthony Park School Association)
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:

Open the Amazon Shopping app
Navigate to the main menu (≡)
Tap on Settings and then select “AmazonSmile”
Select your charity (St Anthony Park School Association) and then follow the on-screen instructions to turn ON AmazonSmile in the mobile app
Once AmazonSmile has been activated in your app, future eligible app purchases will generate a donation for the charity you have selected.

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 INFO HERE ENROLL HERE

What's for lunch next week?

We're not sure yet either, but here is what SPPS has posted so far:

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

Wolf Pack Press - October 26

Oct 25, 2022
3 min read

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:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084ca5ac2aaaf94-sapfamily1

Amazon Smile - An easy way to support SAPSA

How to use AmazonSmile on a web browser:

Visit smile.amazon.com
Sign in with the same account you use for Amazon.com
Select your charity (St Anthony Park School Association)
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:

Open the Amazon Shopping app
Navigate to the main menu (≡)
Tap on Settings and then select “AmazonSmile”
Select your charity (St Anthony Park School Association) and then follow the on-screen instructions to turn ON AmazonSmile in the mobile app
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

MORE INFO HERE ENROLL HERE

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

Wolf Pack Press - October 12

Oct 12, 2022
4 min read

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

MORE INFO HERE ENROLL HERE

SAPSA

WPP - November 2, 2022

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!

Wolf Pack Press - October 26

Family Friday

First Grade Science Night was Sublime!

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:

Have a good week, Wolf Pack!

Wolf Pack Press - October 12

Wondering what to expect Friday night?

Here are more details about the event!

Fall Bulb Sale Fundraiser

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:

Have a good week, Wolf Pack!