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Wolf Pack Press - March 5, 2025

  • Mar 5
  • 3 min read

Updated: Mar 7


This week: Online ordering for the spring book fair is open, we need volunteers for the Spring Carnival, and ... Beetlejuice??


Upcoming Events



  • Friday, March 7 - No School (Conference Prep)

  • Tuesday, March 11 - Advisory Council (5:30 - 6:30) and SAPSA Meeting (6:30 - 7:30) in school library


  • Friday, March 14 - Family Friday (coffee in cafeteria after drop-off)


Read-a-Thon


The 2025 Read-a-Thon has come to a close, and students are eagerly awaiting Thursday’s prize assembly... We’ll find out if each classroom and the entire school met their reading goals! It’s not too late to support our wonderful kids in the Read-a-Thon by sending a donation to school or donating online at https://www.givemn.org/story/Read2025



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Volunteer for Spring Carnival!

(we also need new board members)


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SAPSA, the 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting enrichment of the SAP school body seeks:

  1. Volunteer(s) to lead the annual Spring Carnival this coming spring to oversee the many committees that make that event possible, 

  2. New board members to serve in the '25/26 school year. 


NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, COACHING AVAILABLE. We welcome all curious or interested parties to attend our next SAPSA meeting, March 11th, 6:30-7:30 PM in the cafeteria at SAP. Email president@sapsamn.org with questions or if you prefer call-in details.



Literati Book eFair


Our spring Book Fair link is live! Use it from TODAY to the end of our sale to order items, buy gift cards, and consider subscribing to a Literati Book Club—each new subscription merits our school $100!  


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Our in-person sale dates coincide with school conferences, aside from Friday 3/28 (when our sale must be picked up). Gift cards never expire, and are perfect  for your elementary school aged shopper or favorite teacher. Teachers will be creating their own wish lists as in prior years.


3/24 - preview day for classes - 15 minute windows to browse the selection 

3/25 - early shopping morning for students (7:14-7:30)

3/26 - open during PM conferences

3/27 - open during PM conferences

3/28 - closed in person, but shoppable online




Yikes - Beetlejuice is coming!


This year, Murray Middle School’s spring musical is Beetlejuice! Come romp with the mischievous ghost March 21-23. Tickets can be purchased HERE.


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These Great Gatherings Are Still Happening...


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There are still tickets available for the following upcoming gatherings:


  • Pizza & Bowling, grades 2-6 (March 15)

  • 3rd Grade Night Out, for 3rd graders and parents/caregivers (Date TBA)

  • Fun Science for Kids (Date TBA)


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SAP Tours


Yes you can be a tour guide!


Please share your passion for our community at St. Anthony Park Elementary by giving school tours to prospective SAP Families. Sign up HERE. A quick overview and welcome packet will be given to your prior to the first tour.



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Library Helper


Mr. Watson, our Library and Materials Management EA, would greatly appreciate help with reshelving books. Hour-long time slots are available most days of the week.


To sign up as a library helper, click HERE.




Spirit Wear


Rep your favorite elementary school! T-shirts ($20/kid, and $22/adult) and school signs ($10) are available for pre-order now. Email president@sapsamn.org for preorders. Or, look for in-person sales at school events.


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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 - February 19, 2025

  • Feb 19
  • 2 min read

Updated: Feb 24


This week: Read-A-Thon is ON! Also, Thursday is Sprit Night at Zero Gravity.


Upcoming Events



  • February 12-26 - Read-A-Thon!


  • Thursday, February 20 - School Spirit Night at Zero Gravity (more info below)

  • Friday, February 28 - Wacky/Mismatch/Backwards Day!



Read-a-Thon


...is going on NOW. We hope your students are having fun reading! The Read-A-Thon is also an important fundraiser for the school. Family, friends, and neighbors can sponsor your student (pledging a certain amount per minute) or simply make a donation. Send donations to school with your student at the conclusion of the Read-A-Thon, or make them online at: https://www.givemn.org/story/Read2025


Students that meet their goals get a ticket entered in a raffle. Classes that meet their goals get a cookie party. And if the whole school meets its goal? Frost gets to be principal for the day!


Watch Dr. Duke's kickoff video HERE.


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Zero Gravity Fundraiser


Zero Gravity will be hosting a School Spirit Night for St. Anthony Park Elementary on Thursday, February 20, 5-8pm. It's so much fun to jump with your classmates, and proceeds go to SAPSA!


Sign up HERE.


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Literati Book eFair


The Literati Book Fair will run during conferences in late March. However, our eFair starts on 2/24/2025. You can access the eFair HERE. This is the site for parents to shop online exclusives and purchase gift cards for their students to use in person or online.




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SAP Tours


Yes you can be a tour guide!


Please share your passion for our community at St. Anthony Park Elementary by giving school tours to prospective SAP Families. Sign up HERE. A quick overview and welcome packet will be given to your prior to the first tour.



Spring Activities at St. Paul Parks & Rec


Below is a list of spring activities offered by St. Paul Parks and Recreation.


Info and registration can be found HERE.


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Spirit Wear


Rep your favorite elementary school! T-shirts ($20/kid, and $22/adult) and school signs ($10) are available for pre-order now. Email president@sapsamn.org for preorders. Or, look for in-person sales at school events.


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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 - February 5, 2025

  • Feb 5
  • 2 min read

Thanks to the 2nd Graders for putting on a fantastic Lunar New Year Parade!


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Upcoming Events



  • Monday, February 10 - Morning coffee and treats in cafeteria after drop off (7:30 - 8:30) in celebration of National African American Parent Involvement Day.

  • Tuesday, February 11 - Advisory Council (5:30-6:30) and SAPSA (6:30 - 7:30) meeting in school library.


  • Wednesday, February 12 - Read-A-Thon begins! (Details below.)

  • Friday, February 14 - Family day (coffee after drop off). Happy Valentine's Day!


  • Monday, February 17th - No School (President's Day).




Read-a-Thon


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Ready…. set… READ!!!!


The 18th annual SAP Read-A-Thon kicks off next week! This fun event promotes reading, and kids can also earn prizes and raise funds for our school. This year it runs from February 12-26. Keep an eye out for materials coming home with your student on Wednesday, February 12th!




Luminary Walk at Langford Park


Join the St. Anthony Park Library for a luminary walk in Langford Park! The walk is Friday-Sunday, February 14-16, 2025 at dusk each evening. More info HERE.


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Want to Run a Book Fair?


Wanted: Literati Book Fair Leader, spring semester.

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You're an organized adult with some availability between 3/25 and 3/28 who has possibly dreamed of owning a bookstore. 


Role: You'll liaison with our vendor to organize delivery and pickup (without having to actually be present for those events), select topics of interest for our school community to customize our fair, and ensure the sale is ready to be previewed and shopped before and during school conferences. SAPSA will support you by recruiting additional volunteers to work the sale, and help with set-up and take-down.


Reach out to president@SAPSAmn.org if this sounds like you.




Zero Gravity Fundraiser


Zero Gravity will be hosting a School Spirit Night for St. Anthony Park Elementary on Thursday, February 20, 5-8pm. It's so much fun to jump with your classmates, and proceeds go to SAPSA!


Sign up HERE.


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SAP Tours


Yes you can be a tour guide!


Please share your passion for our community at St. Anthony Park Elementary by giving school tours to prospective SAP Families. Sign up HERE. A quick overview and welcome packet will be given to your prior to the first tour.



Spirit Wear


Rep your favorite elementary school! T-shirts ($20/kid, and $22/adult) and school signs ($10) are available for pre-order now. Email president@sapsamn.org for preorders. Or, look for in-person sales at school events.


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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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