Dates to Remember
Thursday November 18: Give to the Max Day
Friday November 19: Application Deadline for Juniors to Apply for College Possible
Monday November 22: Free COVID 19 Vaccine Clinic at CPA for age 5 and up, 3:30-6pm
Tuesday November 23: School Picture Day
Wednesday November 24-Friday November 26: No School (Thanksgiving)
Thursday December 2: Early Release Day (dismissal at 1pm)
Monday December 13: Free COVID 19 Vaccine Clinic at CPA for age 5 and up, 3:30-6pm
Monday December 13: Board of Directors Meeting, 6pm
Thursday December 16: School Picture Retake Day
Friday December 17: Last day of classes before winter break. Classes resume on Monday January 3.
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Animal ActionIn science class, CPA second graders created models of animals and their homes using Play-Doh! 😀 | Ethical Principles Mr. Moua's 4th graders created posters of the Ethical Principles to hang outside their room. ✌️ | All smiles! Smiles are contagious--especially when your classroom is a place of kindness. 😍 |
Animal Action
In science class, CPA second graders created models of animals and their homes using Play-Doh! 😀
Ethical Principles
All smiles!
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Measuring Up CPA 5th graders did an outdoor experiment involving baking soda and vinegar in plastic bags. 😮 | Reducing WasteIn Trash to Treasure class, students take unwanted items and transform them into something useful. 💜 | Gratutude Ms. Baker's class created a Gratitude Tree to show everything they are thankful for! 😃 |
Measuring Up
Reducing Waste
In Trash to Treasure class, students take unwanted items and transform them into something useful. 💜
Gratutude
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Art + Culture Ms. Lor's Art & Design 2 students made cultural inspired masks. 👏 | On fire! Students in Mr. Hemstad's science class got fired up in the lab this week! 🔥 | Peacebuilding These high schoolers are participating in after-school Conflict Resolution Training! ✌️ |
Art + Culture
On fire!
Peacebuilding
Transgender Awareness Week
To learn more about Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance, and to find educational resources, please visit the GLAAD website.
COVID 19 Vaccine Update
CPA families, the COVID 19 Vaccine has been approved for ages 5-11. CPA will be hosting several free COVID 19 Vaccine Clinic for ages 5+, and you and your family are encouraged to attend. Below is a list of upcoming COVID 19 Vaccine Clinics at CPA that will be open to age 5 and older:
- Monday, November 22, 3:30-6pm
- Monday, December 13, 3:30-6pm
- Monday, January 3, 3:30-6pm
The COVID 19 Vaccine is free, and these clinics are open to the public. Pfizer and Moderna boosters are also available for those who are eligible. Participants should enter CPA through Door A on Magnolia and wear a mask.
Click here to read the COVID Vaccine Letter that was sent home with PreK-6th grade students on Friday November 5, which contains additional vaccine resources.
November is Native American Heritage Month
College Possible Update
College Possible meets after school and supports students through the process of applying to college, seeking financial aid, and managing the transition from high school to college. Check out their website to learn more, or stop by the high school library to chat with a College Possible coach and see if this program is right for you!
Give to the Max Day
Save the Date!
If you wish to purchase pictures from Lifetouch, please fill out the order form that was sent home or visit mylifetouch.com and enter the Picture Day ID EVT8D2DFG. If you are paying with cash you must send the exact amount--CPA will not have change.
Students may dress up for their individual picture. Uniforms are not required. Please review the Free Dress Day guidelines listed below:
Free Dress Days:
Students must 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, as well as a non-violent/healthy lifestyle.
All items of clothing must fit appropriately
- Spaghetti straps, off-the-shoulder tops, halter or strapless dresses, or tops that show cleavage are not allowed.
- Skirts and/or shorts must be in length from the waistline to the knees.
- 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 the administration.
Picture ReTake Day has been scheduled for Thursday December 16.
High School Homework Help
Academic Power Hour is an after-school program designed to help students stay on top of their studies. Whether you need help with your work, access to resources, or just a place to concentrate, we are here for you.
Academic Power Hour runs from 2:50-4:00pm on Mondays in Ms. Meta's room, Tuesdays in Mr. Hemstad's room, and Thursdays in Ms. Bokman's room. See you there!
Athletics Update
Join High School Art Club!
Weather & Clothing
Quarantine Food Access
Meal boxes are available for any student who must miss in-person instruction due to COVID quarantine. Each meal box contains five breakfasts and five lunches. Families must pre-register to pick up meal boxes. Click here to learn more!
Daily Health Screening
Due to the ongoing pandemic, we need to be extra careful about spreading any illnesses at school. Parents should do a health screening of their children each morning before school. If students are not feeling well or have symptoms of any illness, please keep them home for the day. If students exhibit any of the symptoms of COVID-19 listed below, they must be tested for COVID-19 before returning to school. COVID-19 symptoms include:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
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.
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