Girls Basketball Receives All Conference Recognition
Four Girls Varsity basketball players received conference recognition for the 2019-2020 season. Emma Ylonen, junior and Ruthanna Doely, 8th grader, were awarded All Conference. Lauryn Schutz, freshman and Charlotte Peterson, 8th grader, received All Conference Honorable Mention. Congratulations!
Pictured L to R: Charlotte Peterson, Emma Ylonen, Head Coach Jermaine Wiley, Lauryn Schutz and Ruthanna Doely.
6th Grade Boys Prep Traveling Basketball Team Win Tournament
Congratulations to the 6th grade boys basketball team for their first place finish at the MYAS basketball tournament. This is the team’s second tournament win of the season. Way to go boys!
School News
TODAY Friday, March 6 is Non-Uniform Day
Attire must be clean and modest and must adhere to the St. Croix Prep dress code guidelines. Guidelines can be found here under non-uniform days.
Spring Break Monday, March 9-Friday, March 13
There will be no school on Monday, March 9 through Friday, March 13. The main office will be open. Classes resume on Monday, March 16.
Attention All Parent and Student Drivers - Use Caution When Leaving School Property
We have received a complaint from an individual who drives a van of students who leaves the Inspiration development around the same time as the school day ends and has experienced several issues with drivers not yielding to him when he is making a right hand turn to head northbound on Stagecoach Trail. This is a good reminder to all drivers who make a left-hand turn from the school onto Stagecoach that you must yield to the vehicle who is making a right-hand turn.
School Yearbooks on Sale Now!
Our yearbook provider is Balfour - click the links below to purchase your yearbook(s).
Family Service Opportunity: Taking a Trip over Spring Break? Flight Angels Needed
Mutt Mutt Engine, a non-profit organization, assists Dog Rescuers transport dogs from Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City, Oaxaca, San Diego, and more, to the United States and Canada. This organization is looking for "flight angels", a person who returns from Spring Break or other travels with a dog or puppy in tow for No Dog Left Behind or other Minnesota-based rescue groups. 

For more information, click here to go to Mutt Mutt Engine's website or email Carolyn Bagne, dog-rescuer and St. Croix Prep teacher.
Youth Service Bureau Upcoming Presentation: Parenting in the Digital Age on Wednesday, March 25 from 6:30-8:00 at Woodbury High School
Click here for more information.
School Board Election on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 - Board Nominations Due Wednesday, April 8 at 5:00 pm
St. Croix Prep will hold its annual board election on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Vacancies in the election include one parent member and two teacher members.

These positions are three year terms. For a Board Member Description of Duties, click here. For a summary of Board Member Training Requirements, click here. For board nomination forms, click here. Board nomination forms need to be submitted to Susan Peterson no later than Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 5:00 pm.
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Take Advantage of the $40 Early Bird Ticket Price
Price Increases to $50 after March 17
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS AND PEEK AT AUCTION ITEMS – NEW ITEMS ADDED DAILY

Wine and Silent Auction Donations Needed
Some of the evening's most fun and fruitful activities are the Wine Pull and Silent Auction. Please consider donating a bottle of wine or auction item for the silent auction. It makes for a memorable evening to leave the event with a surprisingly valuable bottle of wine, or a unique auction item or experience, knowing your purchase directly benefits St. Croix Prep students.

Click here to make a donation to the silent auction. Donations of wine can be dropped off in the main office.

Volunteer
If you are interested in helping out with the Prep Gala in any way, please contact Heather Thorson.
It’s Time to Take Action Today – to be Ready for Fall Sports 2020
We are well on our way to reaching our goal of $350,000, but still have a long way to go. Timing is everything. To have stadium seats for next fall, we need to secure funding
commitments by early April.  

To those who are planning to give but haven’t yet done so, please step up and take action today!  

Give at the $250 (10 payments of $25) to receive a custom engraved nameplate on the bench-style bleachers.

OR

Give at the $1000 (10 payments of $100) to receive a custom engraved nameplate on a stadium chair seat.  

Thank you to all who have already taken action and donated! 
Please note that fundraising campaigns are necessary at St. Croix Prep, because St. Croix Prep is not funded at the same level as our resident school district. St. Croix Prep does not receive any portion of the local tax levy, which equates to approximately $1500 per student per year.
Parent Group News
Spring Box Top Collection - March 23-27
Lower School and Middle School students will compete to see who collects the most box tops in their grade. The grade winner in each division will win a non-uniform day!

No more clipping and saving box tops! Now you can download the Box Tops for Education App and scan your receipt. Click here for more information.
Save the Date - My Guy and Me Dance on Saturday, May 2 from 6:30-8:30 pm
If you would like to be added to future Parent Group communications, email Parent Group to get added to the email list.
Athletics and Activities
Registration for Spring Sports Going on Now
In order to be eligible, the following must be completed prior to participation in practice or games:
  • All students grades 7-12 must have a current physical on file. Physicals are good for 3 years. Please email Beth Grubisch if you are unsure if your child's physical is current.
  • MSHSL eligibility form/health questionnaire must be completed. This form must be completed once per school year. Complete form online through SchoolPay, SCPA's new fee pay portal. 
  • Pay the participation fee.

Upcoming Home Varsity Section Playoff Game:
  • Boys Basketball Game vs.TBD on Saturday, March 7

St. Croix Prep is required to charge everyone (including St. Croix Prep students and staff) at Section games. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.
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.

Follow us on Twitter: @scpaactivities
Health and Emergency Preparedness/ALiCE
Since its founding in 2004, St. Croix Preparatory Academy has partnered with families to develop the academic potential, character, and leadership skills of students. The goal of Prep has always been to focus on the education of students and allow families to pursue mental health services when needed. Over the years we have seen an increase in mental health concerns amongst our student body and, as such, are recognizing the need to address this. One of the ways in which Prep has chosen to address mental health/wellness concerns is to initiate a trial relationship with Youth Service Bureau (YSB). 

Beginning with the fourth quarter of this school year, a YSB counselor will be on-site two days per week to work with Middle and Upper school students in groups to address concerns such as anxiety, families in transition, and managing emotions.  Because of the limited availability of the counselor, the referral process will be internal only. In Lower School, for this trial period, the counselor will mainly be working with staff to help them in addressing student concerns.

We still highly encourage families with mental health needs to seek outside services. Click here for additional resources are available on our website under Health Services. 
Employment Opportunities
Want to Join Our Team? St. Croix Prep is Hiring!

Prep Activities Department is hiring an Assistant Track Coach for Jumps. Click here for more information. Contact Rich Dippel if you're interested.

Interested in subbing at St. Croix Prep? We’re hiring teacher, education assistant and paraprofessional subs. Please contact Terri Smith.