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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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Departing teachers reflect on time at SPA

Departing teachers reflect on time at SPA

Maddy Fisher, RubicOnline May 29, 2020
As the year draws to a close, seven members of the Upper School staff plan their departure.
I would love to work with an amusement park designer, Upper School chemistry teacher Christine Schwichtenberg said.

Teachers design their dream senior projects

Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline Editor February 4, 2019
With senior projects in the near future, teachers comment on where they would spend a month interning if they were seniors.
The Boys Varsity Hockey team hosted a teacher/staff appreciation game against Minnehaha Academy on Jan. 22 in Drake Arena.

Boys hockey honors teachers with games and a win

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline January 23, 2019
For teacher/staff appreciation day within the boys hockey program, teachers participated in a raffle and puck shooting contest.
Golden age of group exercise boosts faculty and student fitness

Golden age of group exercise boosts faculty and student fitness

Sam Hanson, RubicOnline Editor January 18, 2019
Junior Audrey Egly and US Physical Education teacher Cari Jo Anderson give insight into the group exercise trend.
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[WHAT’S ON MY DESK?] Anderson’s space focuses on students

Eloise Duncan, The Rubicon Editor January 15, 2019
US Physical Education teacher Cari Jo Anderson posts photos and cards from her students at her desk.
With two female-identifying advisers, the Weightlifting Club is open to female lifters. Gender diversity is so important because strength and being empowered by strength is not gender specific, US Fitness For Life and Weightlifting Club adviser Cari Jo Anderson said.

Weightlifting Club welcomes female-identifying lifters

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline October 2, 2018
Weightlifting club wants more female-identifying students to feel comfortable in the weight room.
QUIZ: Baby match-up, teacher edition

QUIZ: Baby match-up, teacher edition

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline April 25, 2018
Do you think your know your teacher's children? Take this quiz to find out.
Sarah Muncy will replace Swichtenberg in the science department.

Substitutes assume roles for maternity leave counterparts

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline November 14, 2017
As teachers leave for maternity leave, new teachers assume their roles.
Outdoor paths near the Mississippi River are great places to exercise and enjoy spring weather.

Enjoy the beautiful weather; exercise outside

Jenny Sogin, The Rubicon Editor May 3, 2017
US Fitness for Life Teacher Cari Jo Anderson speaks about the importance of exercise outside.
Anderson stands at the starting line of the SPA 5k run/ walk last year.

Take advantage of the weather, get outside and exercise

Jenny Sogin, The Rubicon Editor April 17, 2017
Spring is upon us and the time to get outside and exercise is here with it. Upper School Fitness for Life teacher Cari Jo Anderson gives some tips on how to get outside and enjoy the weather.
History of names. Both US English teacher Emily Anderson, and US Physical Education teacher Cari Jo Anderson have interesting stories surrounding the similarity of their names. “[Anderson as a last name is] kind of nice because people know how to pronounce it easily but the common question is is it -son or -sen. I don’t know, it kind of takes away the feeling of individuality but people usually call me by my first name outside of school,” Anderson said.

Teachers share same name, but different experiences

Stephanie Li, The Rubicon Editor February 8, 2017
Teachers with the same name create connections and contrast their experiences.
Upper School PE teacher Cari Jo Anderson holds up the required waiver to participate in the 5K. The goal of the race is to promote healthy active lifestyles; to broadcast that physical education is educating students on how to live a healthy lifestyle and to have fitness as a fun, inclusive community event, Anderson said.

5K Fun Run/Walk emphasizes importance of an active lifestyle

Emily Thissen, News Editor April 18, 2016
SPA will be hosting a 5K Run/Walk on May 14 at 9 am. Waivers are available outside Ms. Anderson's office in the athletic hallway.
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