A Message from Your Child's School District: Septemb...

The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter September 3, 2025 Hello SANB Families! Here’s a snapshot of today’s Brighter Bulletin: 2025-26 School Year Calendar School Picture Days in September Childhood Immunizations Clinic: September 9. Opt-Out of Directory Information by September 30 Families READ Act Toolkit Parent/Guardian Task Force & Committee Interest Form SANB Community Closet Available for All Children with Disabilities Parent Support Group Athletics & Activities Schedules First Day of School Photo Highlights District Updates School Picture Days in September It’s almost time to show off those big smiles and great hairstyles for picture day!  Wilshire Park: Wednesday, September 24 during school hours. SAMS: [Retake] Thursday, September 25 from 8:00–10:30 AM. SAVHS: Tuesday, September 9 during school hours.   Childhood Immunizations Clinic: September 9 Kids can receive FREE immunization shots on Tuesday, September 9 in the SAVHS Commons Area! No appointment or insurance is necessary to receive care! When: Tuesday, September 9 from 4:00–8:00pm.  Where: St. Anthony Village High School Commons Area.  Who: ALL kids ages 0-18. Reminder: All students must be up to date on their immunizations that are required by Minnesota law for school attendance or have an exemption on file. If your student is missing immunizations, District Wellness Coordinator Lori Watzl-King will be reaching out to ensure you get the needed paperwork submitted. All students in Kindergarten, 7th, and 12th grades are due for vaccinations! Forms & Benefits Opt out of Student Directory Information by September 30 Directory information is basic student details (such as name, grade, and participation in activities) that the district may share publicly unless families choose to opt out by September 30. Opting out includes opting out of yearbook photos. 2025 Reminder: The Minnesota state legislature changed the designation of parent directory information as public to private. This means parent addresses, emails, and phone numbers are now private data and will not be shared by the District. 25-26 Directory Information Form   Educational Benefits: Free School Meals Program Free School Meals entitles each student to one free breakfast and one free lunch on all in-person academic days. All items outside of the complete meal are considered a la carte purchases. These purchases require funds available in the student’s lunch account via Skyward. Please visit the Nutrition Services page for prices and guidelines on what items are considered an additional charge.   Please consider completing the Application for Educational Benefits each year to qualify for non-meal related benefits like bussing and discounts on fees for activities, clubs and tests. Submitted applications also help school districts qualify for education funds and discounts.  Resources, Opportunities, & Highlights Parent/Guardian Task Force & Committee Interest Form From time to time, our district creates task forces and committees to dig into important topics. If you’re a parent or guardian who likes to roll up your sleeves, share ideas, or just make sure your voice is heard, we’d love to know. We can’t promise free snacks (though it’s been known to happen at most gatherings), but we can promise meaningful conversation and a chance to help shape our schools. Interested? Fill out this quick Google Form to let us know, and we’ll be in touch when opportunities arise. Parent/Guardian Interest Form   SANB Community Closet: Available for All The SANB Community Closet is open for all at the St. Anthony Faith United Methodist Church! Families can access shelf-stable food items and essential toiletry products at no cost. This closet is open to all who may need a little extra support, and donations are always welcome to help keep the closet stocked and available for our community. Please contact Tara Halverson at thalverson@isd282.org or 612-408-0140 for more information on what’s in stock and how to support.   Children with Disabilities Parent Support Group Our district is home to many incredible families, and we want to make sure parents of children with different needs have a place to connect, share resources, and support one another. The Children with Disabilities Parent Support Group welcomes parents and guardians of children from birth through elementary school age.  This parent-led group is a space to build community, exchange ideas, and celebrate the journey together. Childcare is available during the meetings, registration for childcare is required. See the flyer below for more information on meeting dates.   Athletic & Activities Schedules Families can find information on games, registration, tickets, and more at letsgohuskies.com! 🎭🏈🏒   First Day of School in Photos The first day of school was absolutely wonderful with plenty of smiles and excitement! It’s going to be an awesome school year 🤗🤗🤗.   St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

Wednesday, Sep 03 2025

A Message from Your Child's School District: August ...

The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter August 20, 2025 Welcome back, St. Anthony-New Brighton families! Here’s a snapshot of today’s Brighter Bulletin: 2025-2026 School Year Calendar Directory Information Form Meet your SANB Comms Specialist We Miss You! Back to School Hub Aug. 19 Board Brief: Key Takeaways Open House Dates Childhood Immunizations Clinic: September 9. Bilingual Seals Summer Highlights   Meet Your SANB Comms Specialist If we haven't met yet, let me introduce myself. I'm Jada Richard, the District Communications Specialist for SANB. Nearly all district communications you receive will be written and sent by me! Some fun facts about me are that I'm a total exercise lover with freestyle jump roping as my favorite form of cardio. I also love cats and fiction books. If you've got a fun story or just want to chat, please reach out to me at communications@isd282.org. Welcome and Welcome Back to all new and returning SANB Families! District Updates Back to School Hub: We Miss You! The first day of school is just around the corner and we definitely miss all of our students and families! Make sure you’re ready for Sept. 2 by visiting the Back to School Hub. Families will find information on school supply lists, educational benefits, daily bell schedules, and much more! Back to School Hub   Directory Information Directory information is basic student details (such as name, grade, participation in activities, photo for yearbook, etc.) that the District may share publicly unless families choose to opt out by September 30.   Aug. 19 Board Brief: Key Takeaways The Board Brief is a summary of the activities and discussion during school board meetings. The August 19, 2025 school board meeting was not recorded due to the energy curtailment that made Zoom unavailable for the duration of the meeting. Today’s key takeaways are thorough in lieu of a recording for reference. Find the full board brief at the link below. 08.19.25 Board Brief Candidate Filing Closes for 2025 School Board Election The candidate filing period for the upcoming St. Anthony-New Brighton School Board election closed on Tuesday, August 12. This fall, voters will elect four members to the six-person school board during the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Find candidate filing information on the District news webpage. Find voter and candidate resources on the 2025 School Board Election Information webpage.   Open House Dates Open house nights are a great time to meet fellow families, your student’s teacher(s), and get a lay of the land ahead of the first week of school. No registration is required and all are welcome. Preschool: Friday, August 29 from 9:00–11:00 AM.  Wilshire Park: Wednesday, August 27 from 4:30–7:00 PM.  St. Anthony Middle School (SAMS): Thursday, August 28 from 3:30–6:30 PM.  St. Anthony Village High School (SAVHS): Tuesday, August 26 from 3:30–6:30 PM. 9th Grade Orientation: Tuesday, August 26 from 2:30–4:00 PM.   Childhood Immunizations Clinic: September 9 Kids can receive FREE immunization shots on Tuesday, September 9 in the SAVHS Commons Area! No appointment or insurance is necessary to receive care! When: Tuesday, September 9 from 4:00–8:00pm.  Where: St. Anthony Village High School Commons Area.  Who: ALL kids ages 0-18. Reminder: All students must be up to date on their immunizations that are required by Minnesota law for school attendance or have an exemption on file. If your student is missing immunizations, District Wellness Coordinator Lori Watzl-King will be reaching out to ensure you get the needed paperwork submitted. All students in Kindergarten, 7th, and 12th grades are due for vaccinations.   Bilingual Seals Not only do students who are fluent in more than one language earn a ton of cool points, they are also eligible to receive recognition AND opportunities! The Minnesota Bilingual Seals Program awards language certificates or Bilingual Seals to Minnesota high school graduates who have met the required levels of proficiency in a world language and fulfilled the English Language Arts credits. With the Bilingual Seal, you can: Earn college credit at MN State Colleges and Universities Expand your career prospects and earning potential Connect with people from diverse backgrounds Gain opportunities to travel internationally Become a proud advocate for your community and our growing multilingual society Last school year: 7 SAVHS seniors earned seals in Spanish. 15 sophomores and juniors also tested and will earn their seal when they graduate. Students interested in taking the Bilingual Seals test for the 2025-2026 school year can fill out the Google Form below. Bilingual Seals Form Summer Highlights SAVHS Speech Team Earns Charter Status SAVHS earned charter status in the National Speech & Debate Association (NDSA)! Charter status is the highest honor for high schools in the NSDA. The award is based on team participation. NSDA analyzed our team's points earned via competition and service compared to our overall school enrollment. NDSA recognizes the schools who have demonstrated a strong commitment to speech and debate activities. Congratulations SAVHS Speech Team!   Wilshire Park Bike Bus Before the Minnesota winter sneaks up on us…consider joining the Wilshire Park Bike Bus group! A group of St. Anthony Village parents have organized the Wilshire Park Bike Bus group for biking safely to Wilshire Park Elementary School. A bike bus is a group of kids and adults riding their bikes to school together. It's like a school bus, but with bikes! Interested families can learn more and sign up at this Google Form. We’ve already got 35 families signed up and more are certainly welcome.  Local organization Kiwanis is sponsoring a second bike rack for the top of the steps off of Chelmsform to accommodate the extra wheels. WP Bike Bus Form   Congratulations Dave Wiggins! Dave Wiggins has been named Minnesota Boy’s Tennis Coach of the Year for Section 5A! The MN Tennis Coaches Association selected Wiggins for his dedication to the game and the players. Congratulations Dave!   St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

Wednesday, Aug 20 2025

A Message from Your Child's School District: June 11...

The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony-New Brighton Family Newsletter June 11, 2025 Hello SANB Families! Here’s a snapshot of the LAST 2024-2025 School Year Brighter Bulletin: 2025-2026 School Year Calendar Jun. 3 Board Brief: Key Takeaways Jun. 10 Board Brief: Key Takeaways School Board Meeting: Jun. 17 Be SMART about Weapon Storage FREE Summer Meals for Kids 2025 SAVHS Graduation Summer Basketball Group Lessons SANB Community Closet: Open to ALL & Fully Stocked! Patriots Marching Band Parade Schedule SAMS Capstone Outcomes Wilshire Park Multilingual Family Party Caius Poturica Rusher Attends Interlochen Arts Camp Croissant Making 101: Jul. 10 SAMS Language Arts Teacher KC West Releasing a New Book St. Anthony Village Big Picnic: July 30 District Updates Jun. 3 Board Brief: Key Takeaways The Board Brief is a summary of the activities and discussion during school board meetings. To dive deeper into what occurred, please watch the recording of the meetings. The board recognized and celebrated the retirements of Ruth Smith, Beth Kessler, Todd McDonough, Jean Lynch, Steve Willman, Bill Carlson, and David Wiggins. Appreciating the 149 years of service among our retirees.  The board voted to approve the 2025-2026 budget. After a discussion at February meetings on a 25-26 enrollment target, the board began analyzing and discussing next year’s budget in collaboration with Superintendent Corneille, District Controller Phan Tu, and Executive Director of Academics Hope Fagerland in March leading to the June 3, 2025 approval of the final balanced budget.  The board voted to approve the Long Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) 10-year Plan. To qualify for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance revenue to be included in the pay 2026 levy, the board must approve a plan by July 31, 2025. Director of Athletics, Activities, and Facilities Dr. Troy Urdahl presented the plan to the board in April of this year. The board voted to approve the Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate District Long Term Facilities Maintenance Plan.  The board voted to approve the District’s Minnesota State High School League membership to allow our students to participate in interscholastic activities and activities.  The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) requires an annual designation of an Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) ) for each local educational agency that uses the Education Identity and Access Management (EDIAM) system. Superintendent Corneille was voted as the IOwA for SANB.  The board approved the Patriots Joint Powers Agreement.  The board approved the following policies: 506 - Student Discipline, 515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records, 601 - School District Curriculum and Instructional Goals, 603 - Curriculum Development, 620 - Credit for Learning, and 901 - Community Education. The board discussed a community survey on Personal Electronic Communication Devices at St. Anthony Village High School (SAVHS). With reports of inconsistent compliance and enforcement of the current policy, the Policy Committee sought direction for a potential new policy on the topic. The board’s guidance to Superintendent Corneille and SAVHS administrators was to have a trial year practicing the St. Anthony Middle School (SAMS) cell phone policy (off and out of sight) during the 25-26 school year and to report back to the board on the strengths and opportunities. A communication plan for the rollout was also recommended. School Board Chair Ben Phillip resigned effective June 7, 2025 from the SANB board. Board members thanked him for his service and discussed the process for filling the vacancy with all five other members preferring to appoint a former board member who is not planning to run for election in November. The vacant seat term will end in 2027 triggering a special election in November to elect a new member to serve for the remainder of the seat term. After the November election certification by December, the newly elected member will begin fulfilling the remainder of the seat term. Clerk Laurel Hood called a special meeting for June 10, 2025 to discuss filling the vacancy process and next steps.  The process and timeline for the annual superintendent evaluation includes a mid-year progress report and a year-end evaluation. In May, the Board conducted a detailed evaluation of Dr. Corneille's work for District 282 during the 2024-2025 school year. The school board discussed the findings of the evaluation as a board and with Dr. Corneille during a closed session at the May 20th Work Session, in compliance with Minnesota statute and outlined the evaluation summary for the community. You can find upcoming School Board meetings, agendas, and recordings on the district website. 06.03.25 Meeting Recording   Jun. 10 Board Brief: Key Takeaways The Board Brief is a summary of the activities and discussion during school board meetings. To dive deeper into what occurred, please watch the recording of the meetings. The June 10, 2025 special school board meeting was called to appoint a new member of the school board after a vacancy became available on June 7, 2025. You can read a statement detailing the appointment here. Former board member Barry Kinsey was unanimously appointed and will be in this interim role until after the November 2025 special election is certified and a newly elected candidate for the seat is sworn in by December 2025. You can find upcoming School Board meetings, agendas, and recordings on the district website. 06.10.25 Meeting Recording   School Board Meeting: Jun. 17 Next week’s school board work session meeting will be on Tuesday, Jun. 17 in the MS/HS Media Center beginning at 6:00 p.m. There will not be a listening session. The last 2024-2025 school year board brief will be sent to families and staff on Jun. 18.   Be SMART about Weapon Storage this Summer As summer break begins, St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools encourage all families to help keep kids safe by securely storing any firearms in the home and in vehicles. Secure storage: locking guns, unloading them and storing ammunition separately can prevent tragedies. You can learn more at www.besmartforkids.org and you can get free gun locks at most Ramsey County libraries.    FREE Summer Meals for Kids Free Meals for Kids helps families and kids locate free healthy meals across Minnesota. The app is powered by GPS and shows locations of schools and community sites providing meals, with days and hours of operation. It also shows the distance and directions to the nearest site from your location. All sites listed have been approved by the Minnesota Department of Education. We also list community sites and backpack programs offering summer meals. Learn more about the program and the app Download via the Apple Store Download via the Google Play Store  No registration or prior sign-up is necessary for most sites. The sites which require prior registration are clearly marked on the site information. There are also free serving sites across the state at school, parks, recreation centers, community centers, and libraries. All kids up to age 18 can locate the nearest site, show up at the right time, and eat! Spring & Summer Highlights SAVHS Class of 2025 Graduation Congratulations to the SAVHS Class of 2025 graduating seniors! Thank you to all the teachers, staff, families, friends, and more who helped our seniors make it across the stage. In the folder below, you’ll find photos and videos from decision day and the walk from Wilshire Park to graduation evening! SAVHS Class of 2025 Graduation   Summer Basketball Group Lessons Recent SAVHS graduate and 4-year basketball starter player Leilani Abraham is offering basketball group lessons this summer! Leilani scored more than 1,000 points in her 🏀 career at SANB, so you KNOW your kiddo will be getting some top-notch training. Check out the flyer for details and to reserve your spot!   SANB Community Closet: Open to ALL & Fully Stocked! The Community Closet is accessible all summer long! We have diapers, canned goods, hygiene items and more! If you need to access the Community Closet, please reach out to Tara Halverson at thalverson@isd282.org or 612-408-0140 through August 1.    Patriots Marching Band Parade Schedule You and the fam can support our Patriots Marching Band all summer long! Check out their parade schedule below: June 13: Benson Parade – 6:30 pm June 14: Buffalo Parade – 6:00 pm June 17: Northeast Mpls Parade – 6:30 pm June 18: Foley Parade – 5:30 pm June 24: Twins Pre-Game Performance – 6:00 pm June 26: Oakdale Parade - 6:00 pm July 4: Pittsfield (MA) 4th of July parade – 10:00 am August 1: St. Anthony VillageFest Parade – 7:00 pm   SAMS Capstone Outcomes SAMS 8th Graders outdid themselves for their Capstone projects! Check out the positive difference our researchers made below.   WP Multilingual Family Party Photos Last week Wilshire Park multilingual families got to party together in an end of the year celebration! We asked some of our attendees to translate "Welcome to the party" into their languages. How special to see the blending of cultures in our school!    Caius Poturica Rusher Attends Interlochen Arts Camp SAVHS clarinetist and saxophonist Caius Porturica Rusher will Attend World-Renowned Interlochen Arts Camp in Michigan this summer! Read all about it in the IAC’s press release.   Croissant Making 101: Jul. 10 Join Molly Pedina for a hands-on workshop on making sweet and savory croissants from scratch. We will teach you how to prepare dough and perfect your rolling, shaping, and proofing skills. At the end of class, we will make and enjoy croissant sandwiches and dessert croissants. Croissant Making 101   SAMS Language Arts Teacher KC West Releasing a New Book SAMS Language Arts Teacher KC West is releasing a new book! Read all about "Making Friends Can Be Murder" in the Star Tribune.   The St. Anthony Village Big Picnic: July 30 Make sure to come to the SAV Big Picnic hosted by Silverwood Park and St. Anthony Community Services. Pack a blanket, your favorite meal, and your favorite people! Spread out on the amphitheater lawn and be part of a community-wide picnic celebration before and during the evening concert performance by 26 Bats. When: Wednesday, July 30. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Where: Silverwood Park. Details: Food trucks will be available! Guests are also welcome to bring their own spirits/beverages. This event is FREE.    St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

Wednesday, Jun 11 2025

A Message from Your Child's School District: May 28,...

The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter May 28, 2025 Hello SANB Families! Here’s a snapshot of today’s Brighter Bulletin: 2025-2026 School Year Calendar May 20 School Board meeting key takeaways School Board Community Engagement Session: TONIGHT School Board Meeting Next Week: Jun. 3 Cell Phone/Personal Electronic Devices Policy at SAVHS Transportation Survey Available on May 30 8th Grade Symposium: May 29 SAV for the Future Fundraiser: May 31. Volunteer Sign Up Summer Basketball Group Lessons FREE Summer Meals for Kids SANB Community Closet: Open to ALL & Fully Stocked! District Updates May 20 Board Brief: Key Takeaways The Board Brief is a summary of the activities and discussion during school board meetings. To dive deeper into what occurred, please watch the recording of the meetings. There was a second reading and brief discussion on the following policies: 506 on Student Discipline, 515 on Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records, 601 on School District Curriculum and Instructional Goals, 603 on Curriculum Development, 620 on Credit for Learning, and 901 on Community Education.  Superintendent Corneille did a final presentation on 2025-2026 budget assumptions and draft. The board will vote on the 2025-2026 budget in June. There was a discussion on moving some of the fund balance assigned for a COVID-19 to Alternative Delivery of Specialized Instructional Services (ADSIS) and Q-Comp. This movement of funds would help with coverage for potential state and federal budget cuts. Dr. Palmer emphasized the breakdown of the SANB general fund budget: 76% of our funding comes from the State of Minnesota, 23% comes from the levy community members approved in 2024, with other funding coming from the federal government. 86% of SANB general funds go towards salaries and benefits for staff.  The board discussed the School Board Community Engagement Session on May 28. Materials for that meeting can be found in the May 20 and May 28 meeting agenda.  The board discussed and planned attendance to the 2025 VillageFest community event.  The Patriots Marching Band boasts a robust and successful history. This program originated from a Joint Powers Agreement among Fridley, Columbia Heights, St. Anthony, and Spring Lake Park. Presently, only Spring Lake Park and St. Anthony remain participants in the Patriots Marching Band. Despite several attempts, both districts have been unable to locate the existing Joint Powers Agreement. Consequently, with legal counsel, SANB proposes the following Joint Powers Agreement to facilitate the sustained and purposeful involvement of Spring Lake Park and St. Anthony in the Patriots Marching Band Program. You can find upcoming School Board meetings, agendas, and recordings on the district website. 05.20.25 Meeting Recording   School Board Community Engagement Session: TONIGHT The St. Anthony-New Brighton School Board invites all community members to a community engagement session to learn more about the purpose and role of our school board and to discuss solutions and next steps for community confidence and growth in our school district. When: TONIGHT (May 28, 2025). 6:30 - 8:00 p.m Where: St. Anthony High School Commons, 3303 33rd Avenue NE, St. Anthony. Enter Door 16.  This will be an opportunity to learn and have open dialogue with school board members and other community members.   School Board Meeting Next Week: Jun. 3 Next week’s school board meeting will be on Tuesday, Jun. 3 in the Community Center Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m, with a listening session beginning at 6:00 p.m. The key takeaways from next week’s meeting will be in your Jun. 11 Brighter Bulletin newsletter. You can find upcoming School Board meetings, agendas, and recordings on the district website.   Cell Phone/Personal Electronic Device(s) Policy at SAVHS The SANB School Board is reviewing the current cell phone, Apple Watch, etc. policy at SAVHS and requested input via a Google form survey from a random sampling of our 8-11th grade families. The goal of a random sample is to accurately reflect the entire 8-11th grade family population.  You can view the questions asked and an overview of responses here. The school board also wants to hear from YOU! At the Jun. 3 listening session, comments about the SAVHS cell phone/personal electronic device(s) policy will be appreciated as the policy committee reviews the survey data and input from staff.   Transportation Survey Available on May 30 Look for an email message on Friday, May 30, from the SANB transportation team. The message will include a link to a transportation survey (in a Google Form) specific to each student, so you may receive multiple emails. Please complete the survey for each child who will be riding the school bus for the 2025-2026 school year. The email and survey will only be sent to those who qualify for transportation at the home address on file in Skyward, and to families who are listed as the primary contact. Please ensure that your contact information and address are correct in Skyward. Please ensure that your contact information and address are correct in Skyward. If the address is not correct, please contact your student's school office. If families live within a walk zone, they will not get an email because busing is not provided for walk zone families.  Open enrollment transportation is limited and may be available for a fee. Information to eligible families will be sent via email.  To see where your home is located in relation to our boundaries, please visit the transportation page. Thank you for completing the transportation survey in a timely manner. Upcoming Events & Opportunities 8th Grade Capstone Symposium: TOMORROW TOMORROW is the 3rd Annual 8th Grade Capstone Symposium! Join our amazing scholars on May 29 at 5 p.m at SAMS. Researchers will highlight their research projects that focus on changes they have made within their own community in support of the United Nations sustainable development goal. Researchers will be accepting granola bar donations for the SANB Community Closet. The goal is 500 granola bars!   SAV for the Future Fundraiser: May 31 SANBE Foundation's SAV for the Future annual fundraiser is THIS SATURDAY! This year, we aren't just going to "SAV,” we are going to RAVE!! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 31. Grab your glow sticks and follow the sick beats to Central Park.  Featuring the local talents of SAV's own SAVage KBJEAST and DJ Respectful Volume. Ticket sales closed on May 26, but the SANBE Foundation is still accepting volunteers: Grab a fun shift and be a party insider! Volunteer Sign Up. SAV for the Future Volunteering   Summer Basketball Group Lessons Graduating SAVHS senior and 4-year basketball starter Leilani Abraham is offering basketball group lessons this summer! Leilani scored more than 1,000 points in her 🏀 career at SANB, so you KNOW your kiddo will be getting some top-notch training. To reserve your spot contact Leilani: (218) 251-3039.   FREE Summer Meals for Kids Free Meals for Kids helps families and kids locate free healthy meals across Minnesota. Their app is powered by GPS and shows locations of schools and community sites providing meals, with days and hours of operation. It also shows the distance and directions to the nearest site from your location. All sites listed have been approved by the Minnesota Department of Education. They also list community sites and backpack programs offering summer meals. Learn more about the program and the app  Download via the Apple Store Download via the Google Play Store  No registration or prior sign-up is necessary for most meal sites. The sites which require prior registration are clearly marked on the site information. All kids up to age 18 can locate the nearest site, show up at the right time, and eat!   SANB Community Closet: Open to ALL & Fully Stocked! The Community Closet is accessible all summer long! If you need to access the Community Closet, please reach out to Tara Halverson at thalverson@isd282.org or 612-408-0140 until Friday, Aug. 1 for assistance. We’re SO grateful to community members like you who donated because we are FULLY stocked! We aren’t accepting anymore donations at this time and everyone is encouraged to come get what they need!   St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

Wednesday, May 28 2025

A Message from Your Child's School District: May 14,...

The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter May 14, 2025 Hello SANB Families! Here’s a snapshot of today’s Brighter Bulletin: 2025-2026 School Year Calendar May 6 School Board meeting key takeaways School Board Community Engagement Session: May 28 Transportation Survey Available on May 30 8th Grade Symposium: May 29 SANB Band Concerts in May SAV for the Future Fundraiser: May 31. Tickets. Volunteer Sign Up Middle Schooler Youth Center Open: Apr. 28 - Jun. 5 SAVHS Community Service Awards Early Childhood Art Fair & Sale Recap  SANB Community Closet: Open to ALL & Fully Stocked! District Updates May 6 Board Brief: Key Takeaways The Board Brief is a summary of the activities and discussion during school board meetings. To dive deeper into what occurred, please watch the recording of the meetings. Superintendent Renee Corneille gave an update on recent community events and concerns as it relates to intricate and sensitive legal matters while also emphasizing a commitment to transparency and ensuring the safety and well-being of all students and staff. Director of Activities, Athletics, and Facilities Dr. Troy Urdahl was honored for the 2025 MNIAAA (Minnesota Interscholastic Activities Administrators Association) Pete Veldman Class AA Athletic Director of the Year Award with kind notes about Dr. Urdahl from other staff members being read by Superintendent Corneille.  Executive Director of Academics Hope Fagerland was honored for the MASA (Minnesota Association of School Administrators) 2025 Outstanding Central Office Leader Award with kind notes about Executive Director Fagerland from other staff members being read by Superintendent Corneille.  Superintendent Corneille introduced both SAVHS Interim Principal Dr. Joel Leer and Wilshire Park Interim Principal Tom Lee.  Director of Human Resources and Operations Dr. Tim Anderson and SAVHS Teacher and SAVEA Union President Beth Rehfuss presented on the progress of Effective Instruction (EI) implementation. SAVEA and the district have been in collaboration to define proficiency in EI curriculum in units, coaching opportunities for teachers with the EI team, and onboarding process for new teachers. There will be a continuous check-in process to ensure teachers feel confident in their unit implementation and clarifying EI expectations for non-classroom teachers. The full memorandum of understanding can be found in the 05.06.25 board agenda.  Director of Community Services & Communications Wendy Webster along with Communications Specialist Jada Richard presented the bi-annual communications report that included: ParentSquare data, Communications Effectiveness Survey data, and 2025-2026 communication plans.  There was a first reading of the following policies: Policy 506 on Student Discipline, Policy 515 on Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records, Policy 601 on School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals, Policy 603 on Curriculum Development, Policy 620 on Credit for Learning, and Policy 901 on Community Education.  There was a reminder of the Annual Board and Superintendent Evaluation. The process and timeline for the annual superintendent evaluation includes a mid-year progress report in December and a year-end evaluation in June. The evaluation includes the following performance areas: leadership; finance; curriculum and instruction management; community relations and engagement; personnel/organizational management; board relations; and student support.  The School Board reviewed and discussed recommended reductions to the 2025-2026 Budget as presented by Superintendent Corneille and Executive Director Fagerland. The presentation was created in collaboration with District Controller Phan Tu. Initially a $350,000 budget reduction was recommended, with further analysis, reduction recommendations moved down to $300,000 as contract negotiations with World Savvy reduced costs. Controller Tu looked ahead at some of the financial implications from current and future policies coming from the state and federal government for fiscal year 2027 to make assumptions. Superintendent Corneille used the example of Minnesota potentially removing Q-Comp funding; this removal could result in an up to $2,000 salary reduction per teacher, so the district is building in reassigned reductions to avoid that teacher salary decrease. Superintendent Corneille explained Minnesota’s compensatory funding process, essentially how the state determines student economic need. Before universal school lunch, families submitted a form for educational benefits, the percentage of families in need of educational benefits informed the state of how much funding to give a district for activities such as hiring more staff, tutoring, purchasing educational materials, and supporting specialized programs. To meet the $300,000 budget reduction the administration is recommending the board pull from direct services and support such as: Effective Instruction, Superintendent Executive Assistant position (this position is currently vacant), the SIS, and more. The board will move on budget assumptions and reductions in June.  The School Board reviewed potential meeting dates for the 2025-2026 school year. Due to the vacancy in the Board and Superintendent Administrative Assistant position, there is a need to reassign responsibilities for board packet development, meeting preparation, and minutes. Director Laura Oksnevad will be taking on these duties for the foreseeable future. The Community Services wage agreement was approved. Due to Superintendent Corneille's FMLA the district approved Executive Director of Academics Hope Fagerland's contract to be modified to reflect the increased duties during the Superintendent's leave.   The following policies had a final reading and were approved: Policy 205 on Open Meetings and Closed Meetings, Policy 512 on School-Sponsored Student Publications and Activities, and Policy 806 on Crisis Management Policy. You can find upcoming School Board meetings, agendas, and recordings on the district website. You can find upcoming School Board meetings, agendas, and recordings on the district website. 05.06.25 Board Meeting Recording   Transportation Survey Available on May 30 Look for an email message on Friday, May 30, from our transportation team. The message will include a link to a transportation survey (in a Google Form) specific to each student, so you may receive multiple emails. Please complete the survey for each child who will be riding the school bus for the 2025-2026 school year. The email and survey will only be sent to those who qualify for transportation at the home address on file in Skyward, and to families who are listed as the primary contact. Please ensure that your contact information and address are correct in Skyward. Please ensure that your contact information and address are correct in Skyward. If the address is not correct, please contact your student's school office. If families live within a walk zone, they will not get an email because busing is not provided for walk zone families.  Open enrollment transportation is limited and may be available for a fee. Information to eligible families will be sent via email.  To see where your home is located in relation to our boundaries, please visit the transportation page. Thank you for completing the transportation survey in a timely manner.   School Board Community Engagement Session: May 28 The St. Anthony-New Brighton School Board invites all community members to a community engagement session to learn more about the purpose and role of our school board and to discuss solutions and next steps for community confidence and growth in our school district. When: Wednesday, May 28, 2025. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Where: St. Anthony High School Commons, 3303 33rd Avenue NE, St. Anthony. Enter Door 16.  RSVP for the community engagement session here.  Details: This will be an opportunity to learn and have open dialogue with school board members and other community members. If you have specific questions or concerns regarding your student(s), please contact your child's teacher or building principal. Community Engagement Session Community Events & Opportunities 8th Grade Symposium: May 29 We are excited to present the 3rd Annual 8th Grade Symposium! Join our amazing scholars on May 29 at 5 p.m at SAMS as they highlight their research projects focusing on changes they have made within their own community in support of the United Nations sustainable development goal.   SANB Band Concerts in May Throughout this month, families can come celebrate SANB musicians at several band concerts! From Jazz to Choir, there’s a little musical flavor for everyone! Check out the graphic below for dates, times, and locations. All concerts are FREE to attend!   SAV for the Future Fundraiser: May 31 SANBE Foundation's SAV for the Future annual fundraiser is back! This year, we aren't just going to "SAV,”  we are going to RAVE!! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 31. Grab your glow sticks and follow the sick beats to Central Park.  Featuring the local talents of SAV's own SAVage KBJEAST and DJ Respectful Volume. Get your tickets here! The SANBE Foundation is also looking for volunteers: Grab a fun shift and be a party insider: Volunteer Sign Up. SAV for the Future Tickets SAV for the Future Volunteering   Middle Schooler Youth Center Open: Apr. 28 - Jun. 5 Does your middle schooler roam the neighborhood after school looking for something to do or a place to hang out with friends? Liza Atkinson and Sarah Crowson—two local moms—are teaming up with the city to pilot a youth center designed especially for middle schoolers (though all teens are welcome!). Here’s the plan: From April 28 to June 5, the Central Park Pavilion will be open on specific weekdays (check the graphic for more info) from 2:45 - 5:00 p.m, and staffed by parent volunteers.  They’ll have snacks, games, and most importantly—a welcoming space. Check the graphic for specific dates—we hope to see your middle schooler there! Questions? Feel free to email Liza at liza.a.atkinson@gmail.com or Sarah at sarahjcrowson@gmail.com. SANB Highlights   SAVHS Community Service Awards Forty-five SAVHS students are being recognized by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView in the eighth Annual Community Service Impact Awards. This program, open to all U.S. students, has been designed to connect student community service activities, skill development, and commitment to the Global Goals to transform our world. The Kroger Co. is presenting the sixth annual Zero Hero Awards to students for taking action to help create communities free of hunger and waste. See our students’ impact through their community service. Ambassador Awardees: Mira Chinander, Genesis Torres   Merit Awardees: Addison Aman, Soneti Andea, Tryphena Asare, Emma Cobian, Tsetan Dolma, Bergen Hall, Lucy Jansma, Gabriella Jasiczek, Quinn Kaufman, Emma Kujala, Hailey McCain, Zoe Miller, Shatrah Nampijja, Vivien O'Malley, Sonja Oksnevad, Carly Stendahl, Camille Swanson, Tenzin Tharchin, Amy Vasquez, Peter Vnak   Zero Hero Awardees: Marie Abou Mourad, Delaney Berndt, Josephine Bogucki, Emily Bower, Ellie Brustad, Kaitelin Dambrine, Tsetan Dolma, Henry Engelmeier, Abby Escudero, Sooraa Fikru, Julia Jacoby, Constantine Kabanuk, Alex Lala Robles, Chris Maalouf, Carter Manous, Ermias Mikael, Fuad Mohamed, Leighton Mohr, Evelyn Ramsey, Gustavo Salome, Dustin Stark, Ella Starkweather, Mitzi Stwalley, Genesis Torres, Amy Vasquez, Peter Vnak, Karsag Yudon. Congratulations to our award winners!   Early Childhood Art Fair & Sale Recap Thank you to our Early Childhood artists AND teachers for putting on such an awesome art fair and sale last week! See the recap video below! SANB Community Closet: Open to ALL & Fully Stocked! The Community Closet is accessible all summer long! Anna Randt, District Family and Student Support Coordinator, will be out on leave starting Thursday, May 15 and won’t be available for coordination. If you need to access the Community Closet, please reach out to Tara Halverson at thalverson@isd282.org or 612-408-0140 starting Friday, May 16 - Friday, August 1.  We’re SO grateful to community members like you who donated because we are FULLY stocked! We aren’t accepting any more donations at this time and everyone is encouraged to come get what they need!   St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

Wednesday, May 14 2025

A Message from Your Child's School District: April 3...

The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter April 30, 2025 Hello SANB Families! Here’s a snapshot of today’s Brighter Bulletin: 2025-2026 School Year Calendar Apr. 29 School Board meeting key takeaways Middle Schooler Youth Center Open: Apr. 28 - Jun. 5 Multicultural Celebration: Canceled ECFE Art Sale & Art Fair: May 7 Baseball Across Minnesota: May 10 8th Grade Symposium: May 29 SAV for the Future Fundraiser: May 31 From Chips to Careers: HuskiePreneurs Visit Old Dutch 61st Annual POPS Concert Highlights SAMS Staff Play Badminton District Updates Apr. 29 Board Brief: Key Takeaways The 04.29.25 School Board meeting included two parts. First, the board met with the St. Anthony Village City Council as part of its ongoing partnership and information sharing. Following this meeting, the board held a professional development session focused on board communications and its engagement with constituents. While the meeting was open to the public, it was not recorded.  City council and school board members presented high level city and school district updates with one another.  The school board began their professional development session hearing from former SANB School Board Chair Barry Kinsey who shared a bit of school district history, tying it in with topics the current board is facing around board governance, communications, and community engagement.  The board then held a dialogue with district consultants from CESO Communications to explore options for a community engagement session to be held this spring and to establish a more comprehensive community engagement plan for the 2025-2026 school year. Board members shared their experiences of late communicating and engaging with members of the community, some of which have proven challenging. The board asked Superintendent Corneille to help identify one or two dates in the coming weeks that will allow for both a brief board presentation and structured community dialogues. Look for more information coming soon!   Middle Schooler Youth Center Open: Apr. 28 - Jun. 5 Does your middle schooler roam the neighborhood after school looking for something to do or a place to hang out with friends? Liza Atkinson and Sarah Crowson—two local moms—are teaming up with the city to pilot a youth center designed especially for middle schoolers (though all teens are welcome!). Here’s the plan: From April 28 to June 5, the Central Park Pavilion will be open on specific weekdays (check the graphic for more info) from 2:45 - 5:00 p.m, and staffed by parent volunteers.  They’ll have snacks, games, and most importantly—a welcoming space. Check the graphic for specific dates and days—we hope to see your middle schooler there! Questions? Feel free to email Liza at liza.a.atkinson@gmail.com or Sarah at sarahjcrowson@gmail.com.   Multicultural Celebration: Canceled A message from the Multicultural Celebration Organizing Team: We regret to inform you that, due to lower-than-expected student participation, the Multicultural Celebration scheduled for May 2, 2025 has been canceled. We understand that this may be disappointing, and we appreciate the enthusiasm many of you have shown for the event. We are hopeful that this celebration will be able to take place next year, and we look forward to finding new ways to celebrate our diverse community together. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Upcoming Events & Opportunities ECFE Art Sale & Art Fair: May 7 All SANB parents/guardians are invited to the Early Childhood Art Sale & Preschool Art Fair on May 7! Come support our local little artists! When: Wednesday, May 7. 4-6 p.m. Where: St. Anthony Community Services Foyer & Multipurpose Room. Art Fair Details: Half/All Day Preschoolers will be displaying their creations throughout the multipurpose room for viewing. Art Sale Details: Bookmarks, gift bags, greeting cards, clay pots, and more will be for sale. More details below 👇 Cash only accepted for purchasing. Prices range from $0.50 to $5. Raffle tickets will also be sold.   Baseball Across Minnesota: May 10 ⚾ Baseball Across Minnesota at CHS Field!⚾ Come out and cheer on the Huskies as they take the field at beautiful CHS Field on Saturday, May 10, for Baseball Across Minnesota!  🕡 Game Time: Between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. (there is a 2:08 p.m. Saints game beforehand!) 🏟️ Opponent: DeLaSalle Islanders (Jada’s Alma Mater, I’ve got some torn loyalties…)  🎟️ Admission is FREE! Bring your family, rally your friends, and show up loud to support the Huskies in this unforgettable evening of high school baseball under the lights at a pro ballpark.  Help us get the word out to pack the stands and make it a night to remember! Share this information on your social channels and encourage others to attend. re #GoHuskies #BaseballAcrossMinnesota #CHSField #HuskiesPiride.   8th Grade Symposium: May 29 We are excited to present the 3rd Annual 8th Grade Symposium! Join our amazing scholars on May 29 at 5 p.m at SAMS as they highlight their research projects focusing on changes they have made within their own community in support of the United Nations sustainable development goal.   SAV for the Future Fundraiser: May 31 SANBE Foundation's SAV for the Future annual fundraiser is back! This year, we aren't just going to "SAV,”  we are going to RAVE!! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 31. Grab your glow sticks and follow the sick beats to Central Park.  Featuring the local talents of SAV's own SAVage KBJEAST and DJ Respectful Volume. Get your tickets here! Spring Highlights From Chips to Careers: HuskiePreneurs Visit Old Dutch Ten students from the SAVHS HuskiePreneurship Club got to tour the Old Dutch plant in Roseville today! They learned about the company’s history and how they make their delicious products.    61st Annual POPS Concert Highlights In case you missed the 61st Annual POPS Concert, check out these awesome photos captured by SAVHS Math Teacher Dave Wiggins!   SAMS Staff Play Badminton To help SAMS staff build energy and excitement before their recent professional development day, staff members put their teamwork, communication, and playfulness to the test for a competitive match of badminton!   St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

Wednesday, Apr 30 2025

A Message from Your Child's School District: April 1...

The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter April 16, 2025 Hello SANB Families! Here’s a snapshot of today’s Brighter Bulletin: 2025-2026 School Year Calendar Apr. 15 School Board meeting key takeaways No School: Apr. 18 and Apr. 21 Welcome SAVHS Interim Principal Dr. Joel Leer Reduced Cost Dental Services for K-5 Students 61st Annual POPS Concert: Apr. 25-26 Clothing Swap: Apr. 27 8th Grade Symposium: May 29 SAV for the Future Fundraiser: May 31 Community Closet Open to All: Hosted at Faith United Methodist Church in SAV Speech Team Fundraisers: Easter Eggs + Kinder Coffee Spring Play Photos: Frankenstein's Mary Shelley 7th Graders at the Walker Art Center SAVHS Art Students at Tri-Metro Arts Festival District Updates Apr. 15 Board Brief: Key Takeaways The board entered a closed session reserved for specific discussions outlined in this week’s meeting agenda. You can find the board meeting agenda attached to this post. A memorandum of understanding was approved which specified retirement and health benefits for two custodians. District Wellness Coordinator Lori Watzl-King presented the bi-annual Wellness Report on the district wellness committee, employee wellness activities, and health services at SANB.  Director of Athletics, Activities, and Facilities Dr. Troy Urdahl presented an update on the long-term facilities maintenance (LTFM) budget and capital projects. LTFM funds cannot be used for new construction, the Minnesota legislature allocates these funds for maintaining current facilities and ongoing projects. A few items Dr. Urdahl mentioned for LTFM projects include the lower gym bleachers, locker room flooring, roof systems, single-user restrooms, and more. Dr. Urdahl’s team was able to secure grant funding of $75,000 for single-user restrooms for the SAVHS and SAMS building. Dr. Urdahl explained that projects like single-user restrooms have several code regulations and labor requirements that contribute to the increased cost of these projects.  Superintendent Dr. Renee Corneille discussed the July 2024 to March 2025 budget report collaboratively put together with District Controller Phan Tu. We’ve currently spent 62% of the general fund budget approved by the board in 2024. This presentation can be viewed in the Apr. 15 agenda.  Superintendent Dr. Renee Corneille and Executive Director of Academics Hope Fagerland presented a 2025-2026 budget reduction recommendation. It was recommended, in collaboration with the district finance team, to reduce the general fund by $350,000 to be fiscally responsible when state and federal funding is uncertain. Superintendent Corneille explained how stable enrollment can result in a budget reduction; as enrollment remains the same, operation costs increase, and the budget must be reduced to cover operation costs not covered by the state or federal funds. The specific recommendations for a reduction can be found in the Apr. 15 board meeting agenda PDF, a few included District office personnel, district admin support and supplies. The board will take action on budget assumptions and recommendations in June. There was a second reading on the following policies: 205 on Open Meetings and Closed Meetings, 512 on School Sponsored Student Publications and Activities, and 806 on Crisis Management.  Executive Director of Academics Hope Fagerland gave a brief update on a few activities happening within the SANB buildings: Wilshire Park Kindergarten enrollment is going smoothly and strong, District 916 support staff have been collaborating with SANB schools on new projects, MCA Reading testing began at Wilshire Park and SAMS this week.  You can find upcoming School Board meetings, agendas, and recordings on the district website. 04.15.25 Board Meeting Recording   No School: Apr. 18 and Apr. 21 There will be No School for grades K-12, All-Day and Half-Day Preschool, Village Kids, and Early Childhood Family Education on Friday, Apr. 18.  There will be No School for K-12, Half-Day Preschool, and Early Childhood Family Education on Monday, Apr. 21. All-Day Preschool and Village Kids will be OPEN.   Welcome SAVHS Interim Principal Dr. Joel Leer A Message from Superintendent Dr. Renee Corneille, Executive Director of Academics Hope Fagerland, and Executive Director of Human Resources & Operations Dr. Tim Anderson: We are pleased to announce that Dr. Joel Leer has accepted the district’s offer to serve as interim principal at St. Anthony Village High School for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. Dr. Leer will begin his interim principal duties on Wednesday, April 16. Dr. Leer comes to us with a long resume of teaching and administrative experience. While currently serving as assistant professor in the education department at Minnesota State University - Mankato, he served as principal at Northfield High School from 2006-2022. Prior to that, he served as an assistant principal at Prior Lake High School and as assistant principal/activities director at Cloquet High School.  He began his career as a high school language arts teacher at West Fargo High School (North Dakota) and also taught at Owatonna High School and Albany Junior High School. He has served as a board member for several education-related organizations and associations as well as a member of principal and professional associations. Dr. Leer is excited to join the SANB team and to serve as interim principal. Please welcome him to our district and high school team! If you’d like to learn more about Dr. Leer and the SAVHS admin team, please reach out to Superintendent Corneille or Executive Director of Academics Hope Fagerland.  Upcoming Events & Opportunities Reduced Cost Dental Services for K-5 Families SANB will be hosting the Minnesota School Sealant Program, where K-5 students have the opportunity to receive FREE or reduced cost preventive dental services at school. A licensed dental professional will be offering sealants, cleanings, and fluoride varnishes to students. When: The event is Friday, May 9 during the full school day. Where: Wilshire Park Elementary School. What: Cleanings, sealants, and more will be available as time permits. How: Fill out the consent form by Apr. 18 to participate. If you have any dental insurance, services will be completely free. If you’re underinsured, services will be offered at a reduced cost.    SAVHS Speech Team Needs Our Help The SAVHS Speech Team has 10 members who qualified for national competitions in Missouri and Iowa this season! In order to participate in these events, the team is raising some funds. Here’s how we can help: The team is "egging" lawns for Easter! $30 will get you 30 candy-filled eggs, stealthily placed in your yard so you are ready for an egg hunt on Easter morning. Other options include 60 eggs for $50 and 100 eggs for $80. The Speech Team has also partnered with Kinder Coffee Lab to sell custom labeled bags of coffee. Each bag of coffee is $20 and ships directly to your home.   61st Annual POPS Concert: Apr. 25-26 The SAVHS Concert Band & Jazz Band present the 61st Annual POPS Concert – “WORLD TOUR” on Friday and Saturday, Apr. 25-26 at 7:00 pm. The concert will feature music performed by the Concert Band and Jazz Band as well as skits and acts prepared by the students. This is truly a fun for the whole family event! 61st Annual POPS Concert   Earth Day Clothing Swap: Apr. 27 Looking to create that trendy capsule wardrobe? Or just ready for some fresh styles? St. Anthony’s got you for sustainable fashion at the Earth Day Clothing Swap at Silverwood Park! You can donate clothes, shoes, and accessories. You can swap out clothes (no donation required). All unclaimed items will be donated to local charities after the event! Clothing Swap Sign Up   8th Grade Symposium: May 29 We are excited to present the 3rd Annual 8th Grade Symposium! Join our future researchers on May 29 at 5:00 p.m at SAMS to explore student research through their showcase projects highlighting changes they’ve made within their community that supports a United Nations sustainable development goal!   SAV for the Future Fundraiser: May 31 SANBE Foundation's SAV for the Future annual fundraiser is back! This year, we aren't just going to "SAV,” we are going to RAVE!! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 31. Grab your glow sticks and follow the sick beats to Central Park.  Featuring the local talents of SAV's own SAVage KBJEAST and DJ Respectful Volume. SAV for the Future Tickets   Reminder: SANB Community Closet is Open to ALL The SANB Community Closet (previously known as Food & Supplies pantry) is accepting donations and is open for ALL community members to receive any items they need! Donations can be dropped off and picked up at Faith United Methodist Church or with District Family & Student Support Coordinator, Anna Randt. Anyone in need may visit the pantry. Please share with your families, we all can use an extra boost sometimes! See what’s currently available. Spring SANB Highlights Spring Play Photos: Frankenstein's Mary Shelley Check out the SANB Players during last weekend’s Spring play, Frankenstein's Mary Shelley! Shoutout to amazing SAVHS Math Teacher and photographer, Mr. Dave Wiggins for these awesome photos and the theater team for putting on such a captivating performance!   7th Graders at the Walker Art Center 7th Grade Elective Stagecraft students went to the Walker Art Center last week! They worked in groups of 3-4 to experiment with how far they could take PROPS as storytelling tools, they approached thinking and problem solving collaboratively to develop a theme for a TABLE-TOP ESCAPE ROOM, The students sourced and built props to match their theme. Shoutout to Ms. Vickerman for helping organize this event for the kiddos!   SAVHS Art Students at Tri-Metro Arts Festival The SAVHS art department had a busy week last week, giving nine students the opportunity to explore different art styles and showcase their work at the Tri-Metro Arts Festival with local artists. On Saturday, Ms. Hample and Ms. Mason set up student's art at the Section 4AA art competition at the Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley. The student submissions will be on display until Apr. 26. An awards ceremony will take place on Apr. 26 and the submissions that receive a Spotlight on the Arts Award will move on to the MSHSL Statewide Visual Arts competition that will take place in May.  A big thank you to Ms. Hample and Ms. Mason for their hard work and support of SAVHS' art students, and congratulations to all those who have art displayed at the Perpich Center.   St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

Wednesday, Apr 16 2025

A Message from Your Child's School District: April 2...

The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter April 2, 2025 Hello SANB Families! Here’s a snapshot of today’s Brighter Bulletin: Message from Superintendent Dr. Renee Corneille Apr. 1 School Board meeting key takeaways SANB Standardized Testing Schedule SAMS Conferences: Apr. 3 2025-2026 School Year Calendar Multilingual Family Event: Apr. 10 Clothing Swap: Apr. 27 SAV for the Future Fundraiser: May 31 Effective Instruction Think Tank Congratulations Dr. Troy Urdahl! District Updates Thank You, St. Anthony-New Brighton Community! Dear SANB Community, I want to share my gratitude to everyone in this community for continuing to work hard and show up during my absence. I am officially back from my leave; you’ll find me in the District Office and SANB halls.  Unfortunately, my personal family life has been extremely challenging since October. Having the opportunity to be with my family these few months is a gift I don’t take for granted–this is because of the support of both Hope Fagerland and Tim Anderson. The numerous emails, cards, texts, and hugs have all been appreciated and felt in my heart.  I realize this is the moment in my life where these things happen, but it still hurts. So I needed to express my appreciation and gratitude to all of you, my SANB family (of 15 years!). Thank you.    Apr. 1 Board Brief: Key Takeaways Chair Ben Phillip briefly spoke directly to community members about some of the most pressing concerns by community members. Specifically he discussed the SAVVAS literacy curriculum and Effective Instruction and how they directly relate to state law requirements, letter grades at SAVHS (which are NOT being eliminated), MCA and ACT testing, and reviewing probationary staff for contract renewals or non-renewals. You can find Chair Phillip’s full commentary in the recording below. Five probationary teachers’ contracts were non-renewed by the board with Dr. Striker abstaining from the vote. Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations Dr. Tim Anderson explained the non-renewal process, citing four common reasons for non-renewal in Minnesota: performance (when a teacher is not meeting performance standards), budgetary constraints, licensure issues, and administrative discretion (an administrator may opt to non-renew during the probationary period for reasons that need not be disclosed, but that align with district policies and practices). This process also requires the district to provide supervision and evaluation of probationary teachers during their employment to inform decisions on contract renewal. Non-renewal is distinct from termination and it does not carry the same stigma. It is often an administrative decision rather than a reflection of severe deficiencies in teaching ability. Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations Dr. Tim Anderson also discussed unrequested leave for teacher overages. Emilie Hackbarth, Sarah Hample, Natalie Schalow, and LukeTressel are teachers who went above and beyond their full time equivalent (FTE) time taught in 24-25 school year. This motion brought these teachers back to their regular FTE contract. Board member Dr. Striker emphasized the board’s appreciation of these teachers for going above and beyond for their students and the district.  Dr. Anderson along with the President of St. Anthony Village Education Association (our awesome teacher’s union!) Beth Rehfuss discussed the phases of the union’s collaboration with district and state requirements for Effective Instruction. Thus far, Rehfuss explained a few achievements already made: clarity and consistency for EI mapping, structured coaching cycle that uplifts both teacher and coach voice, a teacher’s option to request an administrator for coaching, the onboarding process for new and continuing teachers in the EI framework, and a co-creation for the proficiency model.  The 2026-2027 school calendar was approved by the board.  Superintendent Dr. Renee Corneille gave an update on student learning outcomes for Winter 2025. She discussed the results of a grade level 6-12 student panorama survey on social and emotional learning and the students' perception of rigor in the classroom, current math and reading level outcomes, and the current stats on student discipline such as in-school suspension, office referrals, and more.  You can find upcoming School Board meetings, agendas, and recordings on the district website. 04.01.25 Board Meeting Recording   SANB Standardized Testing Schedule It’s testing season again! Consistent studying, a good night’s sleep, and a nutritious breakfast are just a few habits that can help with texting anxiety and performance. Dates for specific grades for the ACT, MCAs, PSAT, etc. can be found here. This PDF is available on the district website. isd282.org > Learning > District Assessment Calendar. Free testing resources: ACT  Princeton Review Magoosh Union Test Prep Varsity Tutors District Assessment Calendar   SAMS Conferences: Apr. 3 SAMS conferences begins tomorrow, the details are below! When: Thursday, April 3. 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Where: SAMS/SAVHS Commons. How: Arena-Style conferences are when families are seen on a first come, first serve basis.    2025-2026 School Year Calendar The 2025-2026 school year calendar is available for review and download. This PDF can be found on the district website. isd282.org > News > Calendar > 25-26 School Calendar. 2025-2026 School Year Calendar Upcoming Events & Opportunities SAV for the Future Fundraiser: May 31 SANBE Foundation's SAV for the Future annual fundraiser is back! This year, we aren't just going to "SAV,”  we are going to RAVE!! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 31. Grab your glow sticks and follow the sick beats to Central Park.  Featuring the local talents of SAV's own SAVage KBJEAST and DJ Respectful Volume. More details to follow, tickets on sale soon.  See. You. There!   Effective Instruction Think Tank ALL families and staff members are invited to participate in the new Effective Instruction Think Tank! Here’s what it’s all about: Learn about all things regarding Effective Instruction Engage in dialogue to increase awareness and understanding to help answer your questions Become a system designer: help advocate and curate effective instruction practices in St. Anthony! To participate simply contact the Director of Effective Instruction, Dr. Tamika Fuller: tfuller@isd282.org to express your interest.   Multilingual Family Event: Apr. 10 District English Learner Coordinator Viviana Chavez Garcia and the EL team are hosting a Multilingual Family Event on Thursday, Apr. 10!  When: Thursday, Apr. 10. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Sign up here. What: Multilingual families will learn about all the awesome resources SANB has for English learners, make sure families are fully set up in systems like ParentSquare. Where: St. Anthony Middle/High School Commons Area. Who: Please email Viviana Chavez Garcia with any questions about this event. Vchavez.garcia@isd282.org. Multilingual Family Night   Earth Day Clothing Swap: Apr. 27 Looking to create that trendy capsule wardrobe? Or just ready for some fresh styles? St. Anthony’s got you for sustainable fashion at the Earth Day Clothing Swap at Silverwood Park! You can donate clothes, shoes, and accessories. You can swap out clothes (no donation required). All unclaimed items will be donated to local charities after the event! Clothing Swap Sign Up   Congratulations Dr. Troy Urdahl! Director of Athletics, Activities, and Facilities Dr. Troy Urdahl won the Class AA Activities Administrator of the Year from the Minnesota Interscholastic Activities Administrator Association (say that 3 times fast!) Be sure to give Dr. Urdahl a high five when you see him!   St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known.

Wednesday, Apr 02 2025

A Message from Your Child's School District: March 1...

​ ​ The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter March 19, 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​ Hello SANB Families! ​ Here’s a snapshot of today’s Brighter Bulletin: Mar. 18 School Board meeting key takeaways. Message to Families: St. Anthony Staff Turnover & Non-Renewal Process. Spring Break and Conferences. Effective Instruction Think Tank. Multilingual Family Event: Apr. 10. Clothing Swap: Apr. 27. 2025-2026 Family Calendar ​ ​ ​ ​ District Updates ​ ​ ​ ​ Mar. 18 Board Brief: Key Takeaways ​ School Board Chairman Ben Phillip was absent due to illness, Director Dr. Palmer acted as chair for the Mar. 18 board meeting.  Student Services report on multilingual services, student and family support (mental health services, food or home insecurity services, etc.), special education support, and health and wellness services was presented. The following staff members presented on these subjects: Executive Director of Academics Hope Fagerland, District EL Coordinator Viviana Chavez Garcia, Special Education Coordinator Jenny Kuykendall, District Student & Family Support Coordinator Anna Randt, and District Wellness Coordinator Lori Waltz-King. Kiwanis K-Kids and Key Club students and advisors presented on the positive contributions they’ve made to our SANB community. Students introduced themselves, their board titles and accomplishments. The SAVHS Key Club has done service projects like packing care packages for local clinics and participating in activities to welcome new St. Anthony residents. Director of Community Services and Communications Wendy Webster gave an update on the 2026-2027 draft School Calendar. Developed with representatives from the teacher’s union, paraeducators, food services, administration and other stakeholders, the 26-27 calendar includes 169 student contact days and 16 non-school days for professional development, conferences and grading. Minnesota state law requires 165 student-contact days. Currently, about 9% of teacher’s 185 day contract include professional development, conferences and grading days.  The following policies had a second reading: Policy 405 on Veteran's Preference, Policy 509 on Enrollment of Nonresident Students, and Policy 903 on Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites.  District Controller Phan Tu and Superintendent Dr. Corneille presented the 2025-2026 Budget Assumptions. Based on the board approved enrollment target, the finance team uses revenue formulas, special education aid, and other budget estimations to determine the general education budget. You can find upcoming School Board meetings, agendas, and recordings on the district website. Last night's meeting currently requires a passcode to view (we're working with our tech team to remove this requirement). PASSCODE: mUQpK*4T ​ ​ ​ ​ Kiwanis Clubs Honored at School Board Meeting ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Message to Families on Staff Turnover & Non-Renewal Process ​ There have been some questions about St. Anthony’s staff turnover rate and the non-renewal process the district follows. You can read a message from Board Chair Ben Phillip on staff turnover and the non-renewal process at the link below. Here are the core messages: St. Anthony’s staff turnover rate is below the average of surrounding districts. Every district goes through the non-renewal process every year around the same time. ​ ​ ​ ​ Staff Turnover & Non-Renewal ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Spring Conferences ​ It’s time to get ready for Spring conferences! Detailed information for your student’s building will be communicated directly to families. The general info is below.  SAMS When: Thursday, April 3. 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Where: SAMS/SAVHS Commons How: Arena-Style conferences. Families are seen in a first come, first serve basis.  SAVHS When: Thursday, Mar. 20. 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. Where: Individual teacher classrooms. How: Teachers will reach out to families to request they come in for conferences. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ SAMS/SAVHS Asynchronous Day: Mar. 21. No School for WP, Half Day, and ECFE ​ Friday, Mar. 21 is an asynchronous (distance-learning) day for SAMS and SAVHS students. There will be no school for Wilshire Park students. All Day Preschool and Village Kids will be open, ECFE and Half Day Preschool are closed. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Spring Break: Mar. 24-28 ​ Spring Break is NEXT WEEK! Get ready for some rest and hopefully some beautiful sunshine! Spring Break will be March 24-28 AND there will be no school on March 31 in observance of Eid al-Fitr. ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Events & Opportunties ​ ​ ​ ​ Effective Instruction Think Tank ​ ALL families and staff members are invited to participate in the new Effective Instruction Think Tank! Here’s what it’s all about: Learn about all things regarding Effective Instruction Engage in dialogue to increase awareness and understanding to help answer your questions Become a system designer: help advocate and curate effective instruction practices in St. Anthony. You'll also get to meet our new SAVHS EI Coordinator, Dr. Kennietha Jones! To participate contact the Director of Effective Instruction, Dr. Tamika Fuller: tfuller@isd282.org to express your interest. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Multilingual Family Event: Apr. 10 ​ District English Learner Coordinator Viviana Chavez Garcia and the EL team are hosting a Multilingual Family Event on Thursday, Apr. 10! When: Thursday, Apr. 10. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. What: Multilingual families will learn about all the awesome resources SANB has for English learners, make sure families are fully set up in systems like Skyward and ParentSquare. Where: St. Anthony Middle/High School Commons Area. Who: Please email Viviana Chavez Garcia with any questions about this event. Vchavez.garcia@isd282.org. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Earth Day Clothing Swap: Apr. 27 ​ Looking to create that trendy capsule wardrobe? Or just ready for some fresh styles? St. Anthony’s got you for sustainable fashion at the Earth Day Clothing Swap at Silverwood Park! You can donate clothes, shoes, and accessories. You can swap out clothes (no donation required). All unclaimed items will be donated to local charities after the event! ​ ​ ​ ​ Clothing Swap Sign Up ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ District Highlights ​ ​ ​ ​ ECFE Families Go Sledding ​ ECFE families got to go sledding when we had snow hills! For some of the adults and kiddos, it was their first time sledding! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known. ​ ​ ​

Wednesday, Mar 19 2025

The Brighter Bulletin: March 5, 2025

​ ​ The Brighter Bulletin St. Anthony New Brighton Family Newsletter March 5, 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​ Hello SANB Families! ​ Happy Snow Day/E-Learning Day, SANB! Here's a snapshot of this week's Brighter Bulletin: Lunch balances in Skyward Mar. 4 Board Brief SANB Investigation Procedures 2025-2026 School Year Calendar Spring Conferences Spring Break: Mar. 24-28. Upcoming Concerts Public Schools Week Athena Award Winner Speech Team Tournament Wilshire Park Food Drive ​ ​ ​ ​ District Updates ​ ​ ​ ​ Check Lunch Balance in Skyward ​ We’re currently seeing high negative lunch balances for students in all grade levels. Please login to Skyward to review your student’s lunch balance and pay for any charges acquired. Parents/guardians are notified by email when their student’s lunch account balance becomes negative, please make sure your email address is up to date in Skyward. If you have questions about lunch balances, please contact your child’s school for more information about charges and Educational Benefits. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Mar. 4 Board Brief: Key Takeaways ​ Director of Athletics, Activities, and Facilities Dr. Troy Urdahl presented the winter sports recognition to student athletes including: Triple ‘A’ Award winners, ExCEL Award winners the Athena Award winner. Science Olympiad Team Members were also honored, you can find the full list of students recognized in the 03.04.25 school board meeting agenda. Dr. Urdahl gave the annual Athletics & Activities Report for the 2023-2024 school year.  Director of Community Services Wendy Webster presented the 2025-2026 school year calendar. The board requested the single date choice for a staff professional day be explicit, specifically referring to the choice between Aug. 6 and Sept. 23. The 2025-2026 calendars for family and staff were approved. Policy 202.1 on ISD 282 Board Compensation was approved. Board compensation will increase annually by 2-3% with the basic general education formula. The Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk and Treasurer will receive an added stipend to reflect additional duties. Policy 214 on Out of State Travel by Board Members was approved.  There was a first reading of the following policies: Policy 405 on Veteran's Preference Policy 509 on Enrollment of Nonresident Students, and Policy 903 on Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites.  Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations Tim Anderson gave an update on staffing at SANB, specifically on contract renewals and non-renewals.   Superintendent Dr. Renee Corneille presented on the budget model and a discussion followed. The budget model process includes the board creating an enrollment target, school administrators create a budget model based on those enrollment numbers and current staffing, and the board approves the budget. The presentation included where SANB receives funding (federal, state, and local funding) and how that funding is used and restricted for staffing, multilingual services, programming and more. The board has until June 30 to take action on a budget model. You can find upcoming School Board meetings, agendas, and recordings on the district website. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Students Honored at School Board Meeting ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ SANB Investigations Procedure ​ The St. Anthony-New Brighton School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. The below handout outlines the process the district follows when investigating reports of policy violations, including those related to harassment, violence, and bullying. ​ ​ ​ ​ Investigation Procedure Guide ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ 2025-2026 School Year Calendar ​ The 2025-2026 school calendar was approved by the board last night. You’ll find district recognized holidays, breaks, and more on the calendar. ​ ​ ​ ​ 2025-2026 School Year Calendar ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Events & Breaks ​ ​ ​ ​ Spring Conferences ​ It’s time to get ready for Spring conferences! Detailed information for your student’s building will be communicated directly to families this week and next. The general info is below.  SAMS When: Thursday, April 3. 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Where: SAMS/SAVHS Commons How: Arena-Style conferences are when families are seen in a first come, first serve basis.  SAVHS When: Thursday, Mar. 20. 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. Where: Individual teacher classrooms. How: Teachers will reach out to families to request they come in for conferences. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Spring Break: Mar. 24-28 ​ Spring Break is coming for SANB! Get ready for some rest and hopefully some beautiful sunshine! Spring Break will be March 24-28 AND no school on March 31 in observance of Eid al-Fitr. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Upcoming Concerts ​ Wilshire Park on Mar. 6 1st Grade Choir & Music Concert: 6:00 p.m. in the WP West Gym. SAMS on Mar. 11 7th & 8th Grade Bands: 7:00 p.m. in Auditorium. SAVHS on Mar. 10  Symphonic & Jazz Bands: 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.  Symphonic, Concert, & Jazz Bands: 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.  9th Grade & Concert Bands: 8:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. ​ ​ ​ ​ SANB Highlights ​ ​ ​ ​ Public Schools Week ​ Last week was Public Schools Week! SANB celebrated by not only providing the best public education we can, but by honoring some students and staff in our small, caring environment! You can read their stories on the district website. ​ ​ ​ ​ Public Schools Week 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Athena Award Winner: Congratulations Josie Bossen ​ For over 50 years, St. Anthony Village High School has been honoring an outstanding female athlete through the Athena Award program. The Athena Award recognizes a senior female athlete based on excellence in individual sports or for participation and accomplishments in team sports. This year, SAVHS is proud to award this honor to Josie Bossen! Josie is a three-sport captain, participating in diving 🏊‍♀️, gymnastics 🤸‍♀️, and track & field 🏃‍♀️. She has made multiple trips to state in both diving and gymnastics, and will be one of the team’s top field athletes this upcoming track season, competing in the triple jump and pole vault events. This past fall, Josie was the Class A State Diving runner-up and she broke the school record in the 11 Dive. She also made a trip to state during her junior season and has been named to the All-Conference Team three times. In gymnastics, Josie recently made her third trip to state, competing on bars. She has numerous awards in gymnastics, including All-State Honorable Mention honors, All-Section awards, and All-Conference nominations. You are AWESOME, Josie! Congratulations! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Speech Team: You Lucky Dog Tournament ​ Shout out to our SAVHS Speech team for hosting the “You Lucky Dog” speech tournament. We have some incredibly talented students and it is always great seeing them on stage Shining! Special shoutout to speech coach, Joan Nelson, for organizing the event! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Wilshire Park Food Drive Success! ​ Students and families did a great job with the food drive! When Ralph Reeder weighed the food, it was 391 pounds of food and supplies. Our K-Kids measured and counted the items too, and they counted 415 items. Great job Wilshire Park Pandas! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ St. Anthony New Brighton Schools 3303 33rd Ave NE St. Anthony, MN 55418 P: 612-706-1000 www.isd282.org | Facebook We seek to engage each child at heart level, shine a light on their brilliance and inspire the capacity to thrive in a world that is not yet fully known. ​ ​ ​

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