Hello, Wolf Pack! It's a busy time, as we approach winter break. Read on for more information about representing our school at the School Choice Fair, our winter service project, and more.
Upcoming Events
- Friday, December 9 - Family Friday
7:00-7:30 am in the cafeteria
- Tuesday, December 13 - Advisory Council meeting
5:00pm SAP School Library - Be a voice in what's happening at our school!
- Wednesday, December 14 - SAPSA meeting
6:30pm SAP School Library - If our usual Tuesday meetings don't fit your schedule, December is your chance, with a meeting on WEDNESDAY! Bring your questions and ideas, or just come to learn more about what's happening at school. Agenda includes Principal's Update, Financial Update, Read-a-Thon Planning, and Spring Carnival Outline.
- Friday, December 16 - School Spirit Day, Fancy Day
Wear your fancy clothes to school, just for fun!
- December 19 - January 2 - No School | Winter Break
- Tuesday, January 3 - School resumes
School Choice and SAP Tour Volunteers Needed -
Represent our School!
The Advisory Council is in need of volunteers for upcoming events to support SAP! First, is the School Choice Fair on Saturday, December 10. Second, is helping with hosting tours for prospective families during the month of January.
Please visit the link HERE for more information or to sign up for a position. Feel free to contact advisory@sapsamn.org or karen.duke@spps.org with any questions.
This simple but sweet sign hangs in the entrance of our school.
Family Fridays are a great opportunity for the adults in our students' lives to walk students into school, say hi to teachers and chat with other families. Doors open for students at 7:15AM and classes start at 7:30AM, after which adults will gather in the cafeteria for coffee and morning treats until around 8AM.
In addition to normal preparation, this month's Family Friday seems like a nice opportunity to make or bring a few extra treats to share with staff and teachers. Would you like to help or contribute? Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA4AC2DA0FA7-family
Winter Service Project - Ronald MacDonald House
Sometimes kids get sick, and they may live far from hospitals and clinics. When their families need a place to stay that is far from home, or in some cases just need an area to decompress, they can stay at the Ronald McDonald House or have time in a Ronald McDonald Family Room located within local hospitals.
"At the Ronald McDonald House, families can stay together, rest and recharge to remain strong for their child.”
Annually, many different families stay in the Ronald McDonald homes and enjoy home cooked meals and support from staff and volunteers. The Ronald McDonald House charity relies on donations for the basic necessities to support families. For this year's service project at Saint Anthony Park, we will be collecting donations (listed in order of need) to support the Ronald McDonald House chapter in the Twin Cities. This will allow families the ability to focus on their child, without the stress or worry of travel or basic needs. The most needed items are:
AA Batteries
Foaming Hand Soap
Heavy Duty 10” Paper Plates
20 oz. Paper Bowls
Hot to-go Cups with Lids
Toilet Paper
Ziploc Bags
Tall Kitchen Drawstring Bags
Hand Sanitizer
Liquid Dishwasher Soap
Juice Boxes
Shelf-stable Individual Meals
Fruit Cups
Beef/Turkey Sticks
Pop Tarts
Individual-sized Bags of Nuts
Microwave Popcorn
Soft Fruit Snacks
Chewy Granola Bars
Your child may want to help select an item to donate. Whether or not you donate items, this could also be an opportunity for discussion about many different topics--illness, how everyone needs support sometimes, ways that we care for each other, and more.
There is a big box to collect items in the front hall of the school. Please bring any items you wish to donate before winter break!
Lost & Found - Reminder
We know it's hard to keep track of all those extra layers and winter gear! Please try to check the Lost & Found before winter break. Since it is filling so quickly, we may start emptying it at the end of each month, as needed, starting at the end of December.
School Spirit Wear makes a great gift!
Shirts of many styles and sizes can be purchased HERE.
Every Meal is a wonderful, free weekend food program!
Our school has far fewer students enrolled in Every Meal this year than we did last year. It's hard to imagine that fewer people have a need for this program, so we're trying to spread the word! Please don't hesitate to sign up if your family could use some extra food on weekends. A bag of shelf-stable food will be quietly placed in your child's backpack on the last day of every week. There's even a way to indicate your food preferences! Please contact Mr. Edwards if you have questions about the program: errol.edwards@spps.org
Otherwise, you can learn more and sign up online. Information is available in English, Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Karen, Arabic, Amharic, and Pashto. Use the links below to find out more or to enroll.
More links
The SPPS COVID Policy is available HERE.
Saint Paul Parks and Rec Activity Links for all ages:
Preschool- Preschool Activities
Youth- Youth Activities
Adult- Adult Activities
Set up your AmazonSmile account to benefit SAPSA! smile.amazon.com
What's for lunch next week?
Have a great week, Wolf Pack!
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