
CPA Tiger Talk
October 23-27, 2023
HS Conferences are this week!
High School conferences will take place this week!
In Person Conferences will take place on Tuesday October 24 from 4-7pm in the RGA, and Virtual Conferences will take place on Thursday October 26 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!
Ethical Principle of the Month
Dates to Remember
Tuesday October 24: High School Conferences (In person)
Thursday October 26: High School Conferences (Virtual)
Friday October 27: Quarter 1 Ends
Monday October 30-Friday November 3: High School Spirit Week (see below)
Wednesday November 1: School Picture Day (see below)
Thursday November 2: CPA's 29th Annual Dedication Day
Friday November 3: High School Homecoming Masquerade Ball, 6-9pm (see below)
Wednesday November 8: Elementary Conferences (Evening, In Person)
Thursday November 9: Elementary Conferences (Day, Virtual)
Thursday November 9: No School for PreK-4th Grade Students Due to Conferences
Friday November 10: No School for staff or students
Tuesday November 14: Middle School Conferences (In Person)
Thursday November 16: Middle School Conferences (Virtual)
Free Meals for All!
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.
CPA Highlights
3 Pirate crews found implied main ideas of difficult texts during a Survivor competition!
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Wednesday November 1 is School Picture Day!
Picture day is a free dress day. Please review the free dress day policy (below) as a family and ensure students are dressed accordingly.
On free dress days, students must still wear clothing that is representative of the philosophy of Community of Peace Academy. Clothing, such as shirts or pants that feature pictures, phrases, or statements, must represent or promote peace and a non-violent/healthy lifestyle. All items of clothing must fit comfortably and be school appropriate.
- Spaghetti straps, off the shoulder tops, halter or strapless tops are not allowed
- Coats, jackets, caps, hats, and outerwear must be kept in lockers
- Skirts and/or shorts must be mid-thigh or longer
- Pants/shorts with holes are not allowed
- Clothing items that are transparent or sheer must have clothing worn under that meets the above criteria
If it is ever a question as to whether or not you may be out of uniform or whether or not your choice of dress is appropriate, please contact your Principal.
CPA HS Homecoming Dance Friday 11/3
CPA's HS Student Council is hosting a Masquerade themed Homecoming dance on Friday November 3rd!
Students can buy tickets for $8 during lunch until Nov. 3rd. Tickets can be purchased at the dance, but will cost $10. Each ticket entitles the student entrance, a mask (it's not required that they are worn the whole night-or at all), one slice of pizza, and a drink. Students are also allowed to bring high school students from other schools as long as they fill out a permission slip by Wednesday Nov 1st (they can get one during lunch while tickets are being sold).
HS Homecoming Spirit Week is October 30 - November 3!
Monday 10/30: Comfy Day
Tuesday 10/31: Character Day
Wednesday 11/1: Dress to Impress (Picture Day!)
Thursday 11/2: Career Day
Friday 11/3: Dress as a Staff Member Day
See your student council representative with any questions!
After School Programs
- 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.
Youth Basketball at Wilder Rec Center
There is a Basketball Skills Clinic for players of all skill levels for students aged 9-12 years old. The clincs run from September 26-October 17.
Players aged 8-14 can join a basketball team that will start this winter. Sign ups are open until October 31.
Contact Wilder Rec Center to get involved or with any questions at 651-298-5257. CPA is not in charge of any of these programs and CPA staff will not be present.
7th & 8th Grade Leadership Club
Interested students must submit an application and return a signed permission form in order to participate. Please see Ms. Caitie with any questions.
CPA Uniform Policy
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!
Get your CPA Swag!
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.
How do you want us to contact you?
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!
Drop-Off & Pick Up Procedures
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.
Transportation Hotline
Attendance Reporting
- 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
Every Meal Weekend Food Support
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 Now Enrolling!
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.
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