PREP HOCO 2019!
Homecoming Weekend
Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21
FAMILIES AND STUDENTS OF ALL AGES INVITED TO LIONS FAN FEST
Students Enjoying Homecoming Week Festivities
As part of the Homecoming Festivities, Parent Group will be sponsoring a Lions Fan Fest on Saturday afternoon from 1:00-4:00 pm by the playground. Families are invited to come join in the fun including a bounce house, obstacle course, face painting, yard games, concessions and more! 

Parent Group will be selling SCPA umbrellas at both Friday night's and Saturday's Homecoming festivities. These golf size umbrellas will be especially great for watching Prep outdoor athletics when the weather is less than ideal. They are $35/one and $60/two.
Cheer on Our Athletes at the Homecoming Games:
  • Academy Force Football Game vs. Brooklyn Center on Friday, September 20 at 7:00 pm at Prep Stadium
  • Girls JV Soccer Game vs. Mounds Park Academy on Saturday, September 21 at 11:00 am at Prep Stadium
  • Girls Varsity Soccer Game vs. Concordia Academy on Saturday, September 21 at 1:00 pm at Prep Stadium
  • Boys JV Soccer Game vs. Southwest Christian on Saturday, September 21 at 3:30 pm at Prep Field
  • Boys Varsity Soccer Game vs. Southwest Christian on Saturday, September 21 at 3:30 pm at Prep Stadium
  • Girls JV Volleyball vs. Robbinsdale Cooper on Saturday, September 21 at 4:00 pm in the gymnasium
  • Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Robbinsdale Cooper on Saturday, September 21 at 5:30 pm in the gymnasium
School News
ALICE Parent Info Night on Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30 pm in the PAC
We will be conducting an ALICE informational session for all Prep parents. Come find out what ALICE is all about. You can check it out yourself here.

If you have questions please email the training directors (Dustin Vincent and Candace Westlund) at alicetrainingdirectors@stcroixprep.org.
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Fundraising is on its Way for the Marathon!
Help Us Reach Our $125,000 Goal
Official Fundraising Brochures will be sent home with students today!
Reach out to family, friends and co-workers to help your student(s) raise $65 so they can enjoy wearing this year's Marathon t-shirt on race day.
Students who reach a goal of $150 by October 16 will receive a St. Croix Prep branded 20 oz. Tumbler with Poly Lining.
Students who reach a goal of $225 by October 16 will receive an exclusive St. Croix Prep Champion brand hooded sweatshirt after the event which can be worn on spirit wear days.
T-Shirt and Sweatshirt Sizing
We are collecting t-shirt and sweatshirt sizes for all students. Click below to assign a size for your child(ren). IF t-shirt size is not submitted by October 3, teachers will estimate your child(ren)'s t-shirt size.
HOW TO DONATE TO A STUDENT
  • Visit the website https://Give.Classy.org/PrepMarathon19
  • Scroll down to Support A Fundraiser
  • Select Fundraiser from the drop down menu-search by student name
  • Once in the Student’s fundraising page, click the blue Donate button
  • Select from suggested donation amounts or choose another amount
  • Enter Payment information
Employer Matching Gifts Program
Enroll in your workplace's Matching Gift Program. Please make your portion of the donation to the student's fundraising page directly. Email Susan Peterson to provide your employer, matching gift amount and student's name so we can credit your student's account manually.
Please join us for this fun, community event. Parent Group will host a hospitality tent for all families and friends - come cheer on your student(s)!

We have volunteer opportunities for Marathon Day. Please remember you must have a current background check on file in order to volunteer. Click here to apply for a background check.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Employment Opportunities
Want to Join Our Team? St. Croix Prep is Hiring!
We are hiring SPED paraprofessionals, part-time health office assistant and licensed nurse subs for the health office. Click here to apply.

We are also an ACT Lower School Theater Program Coordinator. Email AD Rich Dippel if you are interested.
Parent Group
Fall Box Tops and Coke Collection Starting September 23-27
Start collecting your box tops and coke rewards. Lower and Middle School grades will be competing to win a non-uniform day.
Athletics and Activities
Battle of the Books for Students in Grades 3-5
Sign-up is open! Battle of the Books is a fun way to read great books and test your book trivia skills. It is open to any 3rd-5th grader. Please click here for the details and find this activity on SchoolPay. Contact Ms. Preisler if you have any questions. Click here to sign up on SchoolPay.
Lego League Sign Up Going on Now for Students in Grades 3-7
LEGO League Registration now open on SchoolPay.
Meetings September-November, Tuesday & Thursdays 7:30-9:00 am in the Auxiliary Gym.

** New this year Junior LEGO League for Grades 1 & 2 8:00-9:00 am
Email Dawn Muyres for more information.
Boys Traveling Basketball Tryouts on Sunday, September 22
Boys traveling basketball tryouts will be held in the St. Croix Prep gymnasium on Sunday, September 22 at the times below. Players are expected to attend both sessions. Please contact Coach Seim if you have any questions.

5th Grade - 1:30-3:00 pm
6th Grade - 3:00-4:30 pm
7th Grade - 4:30-6:00 pm
MEET THE NEW COACH! Girls Basketball Information Meeting on Wednesday, September 25 at 4:15 in the Cafeteria
A players only meeting will be held for all girls interested in playing basketball this winter on Wednesday, September 25 at 4:15 in the cafeteria. Contact Keven Seim if you have any questions.
Traveling Baseball Tryouts on Sunday, September 29
The Lions Baseball Program will be holding tryouts for the 2020 traveling baseball season on Sunday, September 29. 
  • 10 and 11 year olds will tryout from 1:00 to 2:30 pm 
  • 12 and 13 year olds will try out from 2:30 to 4:00 pm

Players should report to the atrium to register for their tryout no later the 15 minutes before the start time of their tryout.

Please email either Rich Dippel or Tim Obr with any questions.
Lower School Theater Program
Registration for this year’s Lower School Theater production of ‘The Grunch’ will open on September 30. SCPA will once again be working with the Ashland Theater Collaborative (ATC) Theater Program.

This production is open to all 3rd and 4th grade students. Registration will take place at www.ashlandproductions.org. Registrations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.

Additional program information will be handed out by classroom teachers in the next week. Specific questions can be directed to Rich Dippel.
Upcoming Home Varsity Games:
  • Boys Varsity Soccer Game vs. Mounds Park Academy on Monday, September 23 at 7:00 pm at Prep Stadium
  • Boys Varsity Soccer Game vs. Cristo Rey Jesuit on Tuesday, September 24 at 7:00 pm at Prep Stadium
  • Boys Varsity Soccer Game vs. Trinity School at River Ridge on Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 pm at Prep Stadium
For a list of all upcoming activities at St. Croix Prep, view the Activities Calendar here . Sign up for alerts for any last minute cancellations or changes to the schedule.

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