A huge thanks to everyone who came out for School Clean Up last weekend. We're especially grateful to SAP parent Michael Bloyer for planning this effort. Weeds were pulled, donuts were shared, and amazing moths were found! It looks great, and we'll be ready for planting in the spring.
Sphinx Moth
Upcoming Events
- Friday, September 30 - Family Friday
7:30am
Please join us for our first Family Friday of the school year! This is an opportunity for families to accompany students to their classes at drop-off, say hello to teachers, then enjoy coffee and conversation outside with other families and staff.
Plan on coming? Please arrive a little earlier than normal, park a few blocks from school, and walk the rest of the way. This will help keep traffic clear, and a short walk with your student can be a great way to connect and start the day together. Bringing your own mug from home will help us minimize waste and clean-up (but we'll have cups here too).
We still need some volunteer support!
Sign up HERE
- Friday, October 7 - School Picnic,
During your child's lunch period
Eat a picnic lunch with your student and other families
- Friday, October 14 - Fall Festival and Book Fair
5:00pm
More details below
- Tuesday, October 11
Advisory Council - 5:00pm
SAPSA Meeting - 6:30pm
All are welcome to attend! Meetings held in the school library. Help shape what is happening at our school.
- Thursday and Friday, October 20-21 - No School
MEA Break
Fall Festival
Join us in celebrating the return of the Fall Festival at St. Anthony Park Elementary!
In order to make our fall festival a night to remember we will need help from our amazing school community. Click on the links below to sign up to help with the Fall Festival or the Book Fair!
Thank you all so much, we can't wait to see you there!
Scarecrow Garden at the Fall Festival
Did you know scarecrows are traditionally created by farmers to scare birds away from crops that have gone to seed in the autumn? They are also a fun way to enjoy the season and recycle common items in a fun and creative way. Some people even like to make funny or spooky sculptures or characters with their scarecrows! This year, we will be setting up a Scarecrow Garden at our Fall Festival & Book Fair on October 14th. Members of the school community can create a scarecrow and bring it to the Scarecrow Garden to show off during the event. Big Kids (aka Adults) can create a Scarecrow, too. Please know, this is not a contest – it is just art for art’s sake! There are two ways to participate: 1. Make & Design Your Own Scarecrow. Create your own frame and dress up your own scarecrow! Please be prepared to mount the scarecrow yourself between 2:15-5PM on Friday, October 14th. Bring your own tools. Please sign-up here to let us know you are participating so we can assign you a place in the garden and create a sign to celebrate your creation: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA4AC2DA0FA7-2022 2. Purchase a Scarecrow Frame Kit. Making a scarecrow frame can be tricky if you don't have tools or time to make it to a hardware store! We have pre-cut, easy to assemble scarecrow frame kits that we will mount on rebar at the event for you. These are available for $15-$21. We also have a few sponsored (free) frames available. These kits have easy to assemble pieces, joints and instructions. Just dress & stuff your scarecrow, give it a head and accessories with materials you provide. More details here: https://scarecrow-garden-2022-109922.square.site/ Here is a fun video for inspiration! https://youtu.be/KGY1tv9iLH8
Fall Bulb Sale Fundraiser
Our fall bulb sale has raised $392 so far. We have a little over two weeks to hit our target of $3,000. That is a bit of a way to go, but we can do it. The best part of this fundraiser is that our vendor ships to customers anywhere in the US! That means 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 our bulb sale help fund materials for classrooms, field trips, teacher stipends, and numerous other enrichment opportunities for our students. You can learn more about what is going on at our school and how funds are spent by attending monthly SAPSA meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30PM in the school library!
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.
School Directory
The deadline for including your information in the School Directory is THIS WEEK (September 30). Participation is optional, and you can provide as much or as little information as you want. If you haven't already done so, you can complete the form online HERE.
Other links
The SPPS COVID Policy is available HERE.
School Spirit Wear can be purchased HERE.
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