Middle School conferences will take place this week!

In Person Conferences will take place on Tuesday November 14 from 4-7pm in the RGA, and Virtual Conferences will take place on Thursday November 16 from 4-7pm.

Please refer to the email from your child's Ethics Teacher for details, and contact your child's Ethics Teacher with any questions you have about conferences. See you soon!

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."

-Will Rogers

Monday November 13: Board of Directors Meeting, 6-8pm

Tuesday November 14: Middle School Conferences (In Person)

Thursday November 16: Middle School Conferences (Virtual)

Thursday November 16: Give to the Max Day (see below)

Friday November 17: Deadline to RSVP for the CPA Multicultural Event (see below)

Weds Nov 22-Fri Nov 24: No School for Students and Staff (Thanksgiving Break)

Tuesday November 28: CPA Multicultural Celebration, 6-8pm (see below)

Thursday November 30: School Picture Retake Day

Monday December 4: Board of Directors Meeting, 6-8pm (rescheduled; see below)

Friday December 8: Early Release Day

New this year: all Minnesota students will receive a free breakfast and lunch every day!

Students who wish to purchase a second lunch may do so. Students or staff can add money to their lunch account using the SchoolPay system.

Current breakfast and lunch menus can be found on the CPA website.

On Wednesday November 8, the CPA community celebrated our 29th Annual Dedication Day! Dedication Day is an opportunity to reflect on CPA's Vision, Mission, and Core Values, and to rededicate ourselves to them.

The Dedication Day celebration included a ceremony that we streamed through the CPA Youtube page. Please watch and enjoy!

Make sure you are following CPA on social media to see all the amazing things that are happening at our school!

Follow CPATigers on Facebook and Instagram and subscribe to Rusty the CPA Tiger on Youtube!

Last week, three CPA staff members attended the Character.org International Forum on Character Education in Washington DC, where they led a breakout session about how to integrate character education into a high school setting. The team included Executive Director Tim McGowan, Community Engagement Specialist Sadie Fischer, and High School Instructional Coach Ann Ericson.

The presentation included details around staff development, daily procedures, and curriculum. By sharing how we develop relationships, build community, and teach peace, our hope is that the CPA impact extends beyond the students and staff who walk through our doors.

You are invited to CPA’s Multicultural Celebration on Tuesday, November 28th from 6:00-8:00 pm. This event, put on by the English Language Development Department and the Cultural Committee, celebrates multiculturalism and provides an opportunity for families to connect with each other and local resources.

The event will be held in the RGA on Jessamine Ave. There will be music, food, entertainment, and activities. It is an optional event and you must RSVP in order to come. If you would like to attend, please complete this google form or contact Megan Olsen (megano@cpapk12.org, 651-280-4561). Include the name of your students and how many people from your family are coming. Please RSVP by November 17th.

In order to keep everyone safe, we will do the following:

• Families will enter only at door E (on Jessamine Ave).

• Masks will not be required, but available to anyone who wants a mask.

• There will be hand sanitizer available.

• If you or a member of your family are feeling ill, please stay home and support our community from afar.

We hope you are able to join us!

Give to the Max Day is a celebration of generosity all throughout the state of Minnesota on Thursday November 16! You can support CPA by making a donation online at CPA's Give to the Max Day page or by spreading the word to others you know. Thanks for your support!

CPA Community: please note that the December meeting of CPA's Board of Directors has been changed from December 11 to December 4.

More information about the Board of Directors, including Board meeting policies, the Board and Board Committees meeting schedules, election procedures, and more can be found on the CPA website.

Basketball is beginning soon!

There is open gym for Middle and High School Girls Basketball in the RGA on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3-4:30pm. The season officially begins on the following dates:

• MS Boys: Tuesday November 7
• MS Girls: Thursday November 9
• HS Girls: Monday November 13
• HS Boys: Monday November 20

Students must have a sports physical on file to play on the high school teams. For more information, visit the CPA website or contact CPA's Athletic Director Kenan Moore at kenanm@cpapk12.org or 651-280-4527.

The CPA Athletics Department has new shirts for sale in the CPA office!

The shirts feature the CPA Athletics logo and cost $20 for adult sizes and $15 for youth sizes. A portion of the proceeds from sales will go toward the CPA Athletics department. Thanks for your support! GO TIGERS!

CPA students are expected to in uniform every day for school. Families, please help ensure your children are wearing proper uniform clothing each day.

All students must wear:

• A CPA shirt as the outermost layer
• Blue, Black, Khaki or Gray Solid Color Pants or Shorts
• OR Girls’ Navy Uniform Jumper, Skirt or Skort (elementary only)

Please review the full uniform policy in our Family Handbook for further details. Thank you!

CPA uniform shirts can be purchased through the office. Anyone who is interested in additional uniform clothing options is encouraged to visit CPA's Online Spiritwear Store to personalize and order CPA apparel and accessories. Discount codes change frequently but are visible on the spirit store website.

Please Note: Names on any student apparel must be your last name only. If the name on your apparel is not your last name, the item is considered out of uniform and you will not be allowed to wear the item during the school day.

CPA now partners with SchoolNow to contact families with important updates, including school cancellations, weather alerts, event reminders, Tiger Talk newsletters, and more. SchoolNow is the best way to stay engaged with your child's CPA experience!

Visit the SchoolNow website (https://www.schoolnow.com/get-started/comofpeace) and sign in with your email address or phone number. You can also download the SchoolNow app to stay even more connected!

If you drop your students off at CPA in the morning before 7:55am, please drop them off at Door E on Jessamine Ave.

It may seem more convenient to drop children off on Magnolia, but we need to keep that street clear for buses until 7:55am. Thank you for your cooperation.

All questions regarding transportation should be directed to the transportation hotline at 651-478-2482.

Please let us know if your child is absent from school. Families can report absences in any of the following ways:

• Elementary School Attendance Line: 651-280-4534
• Middle School Attendance Line: 651-289-3740
• High School Attendance Line: 651-280-4535
• Email: CPAAttendance@cpapk12.org
• Attendance Online Form: Available through the CPA Website

CPA is partnering again this year with Every Meal to provide weekend food bags for interested students/families. The Every Meal program is available to everyone, regardless of income. You can register by filling out this form or completing the paper registration that will be coming home with your child.

Every Meal bags will begin being distributed as soon as possible this fall. We will share the date of the first distribution once it is confirmed.

CPA is still accepting enrollment applications for the 2023-2024 school year.

If you have any family or friends who are looking to join a new school community, please encourage them to apply and send them this link! Thanks for your support.

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If you prefer, our liaisons will be happy to translate or explain any announcements in Tiger Talk or answer any questions you have about CPA. Contact Maikao Lee at 651-280-4545 (Hmong), Mariana Majil at 651-289-3742 (Spanish), or Paw Nay Bu at 651-280-4591 (Karen) for support.

Teaching Peace. Building Community. Developing Character.

Email: connect@cpapk12.org
Website: cpapk12.org
Location: 471 Magnolia Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Phone: 651-776-5151
Facebook: facebook.com/CPATigers