CPA Tiger Talk

This coming Friday, September 29, is an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:30pm. Please plan accordingly to help us ensure a smooth dismissal and afternoon commute for all students. Thank you!

"Good things happen to those who hustle."

-Chuck Noll

Friday September 29: Early Release Day (Dismissal at 12:30pm)

Monday October 9: Board of Directors Meeting, 6pm

Thursday October 19-Friday October 20: No School (MEA)

Tuesday October 24: High School Fall Conferences (In person)

Thursday October 26: High School Fall Conferences (Virtual)

Friday October 27: Quarter 1 Ends

Wednesday November 1: School Picture 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.

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!

Many community organizations offer after-school programs. Below is a list of programs your family may be interested in. CPA is not in charge of any of these programs and CPA staff will not be present.

• Boys & Girls Club: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities provide kids and teens with a safe, positive environment with programs that are led by a team of professionally trained youth development specialists. The diverse collection of programs offered are tailored to encourage growth in three areas: Academic Success, Health and Wellness, and Good Character and Leadership while preparing and inspiring Club youth to reach their fullest potential.

• Rec Check: Rec Check is a free after-school program for youth in grades 1-5 who live or attend school in Saint Paul. Youth will participate in a variety of structured, supervised activities, including tutoring sessions, craft-making, reading, and more. To promote health and fitness, staff will engage the youth daily in physical activity. A daily snack is also provided. Program is held on weekdays between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on days when Saint Paul Public Schools have classes in session.

• 30,000 Feet Art Project & Reading Help Program: This program is available to students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade and it takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-6pm. Transportation is available from school to the program, and transportation home is available to participants who live within a 5 mile radius of Arcade & Maryland.

• 30,000 Feet Tech Geek Program: This program is available for teens to learn practical coding skills through gaming, and it takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-6pm. Participants have an opportunity to work in paid internships earning $15/hour.

There are several after-school clubs available for CPA high school students to join! Below is a list of clubs and they day of the week they will be meeting. Students can learn more by visiting the display in the 9/10 hallway or talking to any of the club advisors.

Mondays: Student Council, Chess Club

Tuesdays: Art Club, PRISM (Pride, Respect, Inclusivity, Support, Movement), Activist Club

Thursdays: Cheer Team, Dungeons & Dragons Club, Art Club, Book Club, Culture Club

Fridays: Garden Club

Listen to morning announcements or check out the display for information about start dates for each club!

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.

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.

Are you interested in helping out at CPA as a volunteer or helping to chaperone field trips? If so, we would love to have you! Click here to access the Volunteer Handbook, which contains an application. The application must be done each year in order for you to continue serving as a volunteer or chaperone. Please send completed applications back to CPA through your student's teacher, or send it directly to the Volunteer Coordinator, Sadie Fischer, at sadief@cpapk12.org.

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