Wolf Pack Press

- Oct 18, 2023
- 4 min read

Wolf Pack Press - October 18, 2023

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 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.

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

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/

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

- Oct 4, 2023
- 5 min read

Wolf Pack Press - October 4, 2023

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

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

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

- Sep 20, 2023
- 4 min read

Wolf Pack Press - September 20, 2023

Hi, Families! We hope you and your kiddos are starting to adjust to new routines at the start of the school year.

Thanks to everyone who generously helped fill the teachers' lounge with delicious snacks. Read on for more things coming up at SAP!

A bulletin board in the school stairwell

Upcoming Events

- This Friday! Sept 22nd - Family Friday! - 7:15am outside of the school - Walk your student(s) to class, and then visit with other adults - More info below!

- Saturday, September 23 - 9am-11am - Grounds Clean Up - Meet other families while we work together to spruce up the green space round the school! More info below.

- Monday, September 25 - No School - Teacher Professional Day

- Thursday, September 28 - Curriculum Night - 5:30-7:30pm - More info coming soon

- Friday, October 13 - Fall Festival!

Family Friday - This week!

SAPSA will be hosting a Family Friday Coffee event this Friday, September 22nd from 7:15am – 8am outside of the school. Walk your student(s) to class, and then join us! This is a fun way to meet other families. Coffee and treats are provided by parents/guardians like yourself. If you are able to join us Friday, please consider signing up to help or to bring an item to share HERE.

Fall Festival Committee Leads!

We're still looking for people to lead Haunted House and Bake Sale efforts for the Fall Festival. If you can help coordinate either of these activities, please email Joanna Justiniano at volunteercoordinator@sapsamn.org

Huge thanks to the other leads who have volunteered! We'll share more opportunities for everyone to pitch in as the event nears. We depend on our community to make these events happen - they are fun and also raise money to support all of our students!

To check out other positions and join a planning committee for the MANY different fundraising and community events happening this school year, visit the sign up page HERE.

Great Gatherings

How does this work? Families, staff, and other community members host an event, pick a date, and we sell tickets to the SAP community.

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.

Grant Writing Team

SAPSA is putting together our grant writing team for this school year! We have a couple of wonderful volunteers already, and if grant writing is in your wheelhouse, please join our team! Also, we are looking for leads on any grants that may apply to our school. Do you know of any groups or large companies that offer grants? Please contact JoAnna Justiniano at volunteercoordinator@sapsamn.org if you interested in helping or have information on specific grants.

Fall Bulb Sale