CPA Tiger Talk

This is a reminder that due to Thanksgiving Break, there is no school this week on Wednesday November 22 through Friday November 24. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday November 27.

We hope you and your families enjoy Thanksgiving Break and have an opportunity to reflect on all you are thankful for.

"Fairy Tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten."

-Neil Gaiman

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

Thursday December 14: CPA Winter Program, 6pm (see below)

Monday December 18-Monday January 1: Winter Break (no school)

Tuesday January 2: Classes Resume

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.

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!

Attention CPA families! Do you have 4 or 5 year old children who will be ready for preschool or kindergarten during the 2024-2025 school year? Make sure you register them today to save their seat at CPA!

We will begin enrolling new families in the coming months, so visit the CPA website and register as soon as possible to make sure you child gets a spot in our program.

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.

You are invited to CPA’s Multicultural Celebration on Tuesday, November 28th from 6:00-8:00 pm in the RGA!

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. There will be music, food, entertainment, and activities.

We hope you are able to join us!

Please join us for the CPA Winter Program on Thursday December 14 at 6pm in the RGA! The Winter Program will be a celebration of the creative work of our students.

Students in Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade will perform, as will students in the 7/8 choir, 9/10 choir, and 11/12 choir. We hope you can join us in supporting and enjoying our inspiring students!

On November 8, members of the CPA community gathered to celebrate the 29th Annual Dedication Day. Part of this celebration included remarks from two student speakers. To read the words of student speakers Justin Johnson and Reese Emerson, please click on their names. Thanks to Justin and Reese for being such strong leaders!

The Basketball season is here! 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!

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.

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.

CPA is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2024-2025 school year! We also have a limited number of seats open for the current 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.

This newsletter can be auto-translated using the buttons on the top right of the page.

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