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
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 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:
Preschool- Preschool Activities
Youth- Youth Activities
Adult- Adult Activities
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