CPA Tiger Talk

Due to the unsafe weather conditions, school has been cancelled for Monday March 25.

On Tuesday March 26, 11th grade students will take the ACT exam at CPA instead of following their normal class schedule. The ACT is a standardized test used for college admission. The ACT exam will take the entire school day.

In order to ensure the optimal testing environment, Tuesday March 26 will be an ELearning Day for students in grades 9, 10 and 12. The field trip that was scheduled for 9th grade has been cancelled. All other students, PreK-8th grade, will have a normal school day.

In-Person High School Conferences that were scheduled for Tuesday March 26th will be postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday April 9th. Virtual High School Conferences will take place on Thursday March 28th as planned.

In Person Conferences that were scheduled to take place on Tuesday March 26 have been rescheduled for Tuesday April 9 from 4-7pm in the RGA (please park on Jessamine and enter through Door E). Virtual Conferences will take place on Thursday March 28 from 4-7pm as previously scheduled.

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!

CPA will be on Spring Break from April 1-5. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday April 8.

Have a relaxing and fun Spring Break!

"The courage to be vulnerable is not about winning or losing, it's about the courage to show up when you can't predict or control the outcome."

-Brené Brown

Tuesday March 26: ACT Testing for 11th Grade Students

Tuesday March 26: Virtual Learning Day for 9th, 10th, and 12th Grade Students ONLY

Thursday March 26: High School Conferences (Virtual)

Friday March 29: Middle School Quarter 3 Ends

Monday April 1-Friday April 5: Spring Break (no school)

Monday April 8: Middle School Quarter 4 Begins

Monday April 8: Board of Directors Meeting, 6pm

Tuesday April 9: High School Conferences (In Person)

Free Breakfast is available to all students 7:40-8:30am every day.

Please encourage your students to arrive on time and eat a free breakfast!

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!

Are you interested in joining the CPA Board of Directors?​

CPA's Board of Directors consists of 9 members, representing the community, parents, and staff. For the 2024-2025 school year the board has the following positions open:

• 1 Parent Position
• 2 Teacher Positions

If interested, email board chair Sarah Zosel at sarahz.board@cpapk12.org

Attention CPA families! Summer is just around the corner, and there are many programs available for kids and teens in our area, including day camps, classes, athletics, and jobs for teens. Check out these opportunities to see what might be a good fit to keep your child engaged this summer! Please note: CPA is not in charge of any of these programs, and CPA staff will not be present.

Programming Opportunities:

• 30,000 Feet Arts & Reading Summer Camp 30,000 Arts and Reading Summer Camp is a free daytime program for K-3rd grade youth that will include reading help, arts training, and field trips. For more information contact Vanessa at 651-210-3454.

• SPPS Summer Learning Programs SPPS 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.

• 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, and more.

• 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 1.

• St. Paul Parks & Recreation Youth Summer Sports Registration runs March 1-31. Register online, in-person, or over the phone by calling any recreation center.

• Carleton Liberal Arts Experience CLAE is a free, week-long summer academic program for students who have just completed their junior year. CLAE Scholars experience the benefits of a liberal arts college education through classes in science, art, social studies, and technology. CLAE is intended for students who identify as Black or African American, or who have an interest in African American culture. Throughout the week, scholars will focus on African American community and identity through the framework of a liberal arts education. CLAE Scholars live in the Carleton campus dorms for the week. Applications are due April 7.

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.

Reminder for Pre-K and Kindergarten Parents/Mentors: Please send an extra set of pants and underwear with your student every day. If your student has borrowed pants from school, please send these back so another student can borrow them. Thank you!

PSEO registration for Fall 2024 is underway!

PSEO is a great way to start the college experience while in high school. Qualified students can take college classes for free, earning high school and college credits at the same time for no cost.

Please contact CPA Guidance Counselor Carmita Hall (carmita.hall@cpapk12.org or 651-280-4516) for more information or to sign up!

In our dedication to academic success, I’m excited to share our attendance initiative with you. Throughout the month of March, each ethics class will engage in a competition aimed at promoting regular attendance to school and punctuality throughout the day.

Your support is instrumental in ensuring your child's consistent attendance. Please continue to emphasize the importance of education for social and academic success.

-Jason Carver, High School Principal

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!

Plan ahead so your family is ready for fall 2024! Before attending school, students in preschool, kindergarten, 7th grade, and 12th grade must have certain documentation on file in the CPA office.

• Families of preschool and kindergarten students must submit proof of a Birth Certificate, an Early Childhood Screening, and an Immunization Record.
• Families of 7th grade students must submit proof of an additional Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) booster and a Meningococcal immunization.
• Families of 12th grade students must submit proof of a second Meningococcal immunization.

If you have questions, please contact the school office.

The CPA Board of Directors approved and published the 2024-2025 Calendar. You can access the calendar here or by clicking on the download below.

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 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, they must be dropped off at Door E on Jessamine (by the RGA).

Please do not drop students off in the bus zone on Magnolia prior to 7:55am.

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!

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 contacting Sadie Fischer at sadief@cpapk12.org or 651-280-4564.

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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