
CPA Tiger Talk
May 15-19, 2023
Family Survey
CPA families, please click this link to complete the CPA Family Survey. This survey should take 10-15 minutes to complete.
We are very interested in your opinion about your experience with Community of Peace Academy. If you have more than one child attending CPA, please give answers that reflect your overall experience. Your answers will be confidential. All CPA families that return the survey by May 17 will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of ten $25 grocery cards. One entry per family.
Please read each question carefully. We appreciate you taking the time to do the survey.
Words of Wisdom
"Life is like a camera. Focus on what's important. Capture the good times. And if things don't work out, just take another shot."
-Zaid K. Abdelnour
Ethical Principle of May: Love
Dates to Remember
Monday May 15-Friday May 19: Spoken Word Artist Frank Sentwali will be in Ms. Heimerl's class (see below)
Thursday May 18: Spring Concert & Annual Meeting, 6pm (see below)
Saturday May 20: CPA Walk/Run at Phalen Lake, check in at 8:30am, race at 9:10am (see below)
Saturday May 20: 2023 CPA Prom (see below)
Monday May 29: No School Due to Memorial Day
Friday June 2: Last Day of Classes for PreK and 12th Grade Students
Friday June 2: PreK Moving On Ceremony, 9am
Tuesday June 6: Last Day of Classes for Kindergarten Students
Tuesday June 6: Kindergarten Moving On Ceremony
Tuesday June 6: Senior Graduation, 6pm
Wednesday June 7: Last Day of Classes for 1st-11th Grade Students
Apply for Free or Reduced Price Lunch & Other Benefits!
If you haven't already done so, please complete the application as soon as possible. If you prefer a paper copy, please contact the CPA office.
School Pay
CPA students and staff: are you looking for an easier way to make payments at school? Create a SchoolPay account!
SchoolPay accounts make it easier to process any payments you need to make to the school, athletics department, or cafeteria. Families can complete the application for free and reduced price lunch through School Pay, and families who receive free or reduced price lunch can also print their determination letter, which can be used to receive discounts at museums, MTC, and more!
Visit the CPA website to learn more and get started!
CPA Highlights:
Middle School Spirit Week Highlights
Follow CPA on Social Media to Stay Connected!
Spring Concert and Annual Meeting May 18
We will conduct our annual business, elect new members to the Board of Directors, and enjoy beautiful performances from CPA 3rd and 4th graders as well as middle and high school students. See you there!
CPA Walk/Run May 20
The CPA Walk/Run is a fun and free event where CPA families and staff gather for fresh air, physical activity, and fun. The event features a 5K Walk/Run, free food, and door prizes. So mark your calendars and join us for the 2023 CPA Walk/Run!
2023 CPA Prom May 20
This year's prom will take place on Saturday May 20 at CSPS Hall. Tickets cost $40 each and can be purchased during the 11th and 12th grade lunch period.
Contact Ms. Lor (xiongl@cpapk12.org) with any questions or to get involved!
Spoken Word Residency in 7th Grade!
Frank Sentwali comes to CPA as an Artist in Residence through COMPAS. You can learn more by visiting their website!
Spring Testing
CPA's Spring Screening Process will begin this week and go through Friday May 26.
Student in grades PreK-8th grade will be completing the FAST screening in reading and math. High School students will be completing the NWEA MAP screening in reading and math. See the CPA district calendar for specific test dates for your student. For more detailed information about any of the standardized tests CPA students participate in, please click here.
The Spring Screening Process is important in helping our staff understand what our students need in order to grow and learn. We ask all families to help support their children by ensuring they are well rested and ready to do their best on testing days. Thank you for your support!
Summer Opportunities
Programming Opportunities:
- 30,000ft Summer Camp Available to Kindergarten-3rd grade students, this program is designed to improve literacy through various art activities and projects to earn fun field trips, learn to garden, and make lasting healthy friendships.
- SPPS Summer Learning Programs SPPS PreK-12 Summer Learning Programs help students strengthen academic and social emotional skills, discover new talents, and recover high school credits. All programs are free and include academic support and enrichment, breakfast and lunch, and transportation. Registration is open. The deadline for PRIORITY registration is April 15.
- St. Paul Parks & Recreation Summer Camps & Activities Saint Paul Parks and Recreation offers summer camps and activities at parks and recreation centers throughout the city. Registration opens April 3, but you can visit the website to browse programs anytime.
- SPPS Community Education Summer Camps & Classes Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education offers a variety of programming opportunities, including full day summer camps, aquatics, drivers education, STEM, Arts and Music, Community and Cultural Exploration, and more.
- St. Paul Parks & Recreation Youth Summer Sports Youth summer t-ball, machine pitch, softball, baseball, and lacrosse clinic registration remains open until March 31. Programs are free for age 9 and up. Children age 8 and below will receive a free baseball glove courtesy of the Minnesota Twins.
- Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth MITY is a program designed to provide academic enrichment opportunities to curious and hard working scholars. The program is held at Macalester College and offers need-based scholarships. MITY's highlights include: over 30 unique courses in STEM, Humanities, & Fine Arts; meaningful exposure to post-secondary life; day and residential options; and fast-paced, experiential learning.
- Saint Paul College Summer Camps for High School Students St. Paul College offers summer camps where students can learn about medical careers, manufacturing, drones, and more! Scholarships are available.
Teen Employment Opportunities:
- St. Paul Parks and Recreation Summer Jobs Saint Paul Parks and Recreation has many full and part time positions available at parks, rec centers, pools, golf courses, athletic complexes, Phalen Park Beach, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory and more. Entry level positions are available for ages 15 and up.
- Tree Trust Youth ages 14-21 are able to earn and learn through hands-on experience working on outdoor construction and landscape projects in local parks and green spaces.
CPA is Now Enrolling!
Do you have family members or friends looking for a new school community to join? Great news: CPA is now enrolling for the 2023-2024 school year!
One of the best ways people find our school is by word of mouth--and this contributes to the feeling of community that we value so highly. So please send this link to your friends, family members, and neighbors who would like to be part of a community like CPA!
Food Resources
If your family or anyone you know would like support with food resources, below are some options you may find helpful. You can reach out to the CPA Social Work Team for additional resources as needed. Their contact info is below. Thank you!
- Today’s Harvest (Oakdale, MN): https://todaysharvestmn.org
- Indigenous Roots/Sisters Camelot (St. Paul, MN): https://sisterscamelot.org/events/
- Neighborhood House (West St. Paul, MN): https://neighborhoodhousemn.org/programs/food-support/fresh-produce-events/#winter-distro
- Saint Paul Public Schools put together this resource guide as well. Check it out!
- Download the Free Meals for Kids app provided by Hunger Impact Partners to your phone or device.
- Call the 211 Hotline. From a cell phone – Twin Cities Metro Area: 651-291-0211, Greater Minnesota: 1-800-543-7709, TTY: 651-291-8440.
- Call the Minnesota Food HelpLine at 1-888-711-1151, available from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Central Time.
- Text USDA to texting service. Text Summer Meals to 914-342-7744. Spanish speakers, text Verano to 914-342-7744.
CPA’s Social Work Team:
Chelle York, Elementary Social Worker, chelley@cpapk12.org, 651-280-4509
Jenny Littlewolf, Middle School Social Worker, jenniferl@cpapk12.org, 651-280-4507
Molly Eller, High School Social Worker, mollye@cpapk12.org, 651-280-4553
Weather & Clothing
CPA Safety Tip Line
Translation Support
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.
If your phone number, address, or enrollment plans change, please call 651-776-5151 to let us know. Thank you!
Community of Peace Academy
Email: connect@cpapk12.org
Website: cpapk12.org
Location: 471 Magnolia Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Phone: 651-776-5151
Facebook: facebook.com/CPATigers