As you know, the Ethical Principle of the Month for November is Gratitude. With the Thanksgiving holiday this week, this is the perfect time to reflect on Gratitude.

There's a West African proverb that goes like this: Ungratefulness is sooner or later fatal to its author. In other words, when a person is constantly ungrateful toward life and toward others, sooner or later something dies inside that person.

What dies? The joy that comes from being grateful for the blessings we may enjoy each and every day . . . like the blessings of food and shelter, the blessing of receiving an education, the gift of a smile or a hug.

This week as you prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, take some time to make a list of all the things you are grateful for and then practice a little gratitude.

If you have pics of CPA students in action, please share them! Think class projects, field trips, athletics, dances, and more. Ms. Michalak didn't become the yearbook editor until after the fall sports seasons, so we especially need soccer and volleyball photos.

Please email photos to kimm@cpapk12.org and include date, names, and grades. Thanks for supporting the CPA yearbook!

Grades 6-12 Girls Basketball practice began on Monday, November 14th. Middle school practices take place on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:50-4:15pm. High School practices take place Monday-Friday from 2:50-4:15pm.

High School Boys Basketball practice will start on Monday, November 21st. Practice will be Monday-Friday from 4:30-6:30pm.

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.

Are you looking for an easier way to make payments at school? Create a SchoolPay account!

SchoolPay accounts make it easier to process any payments you need to make to the school, athletics department, or cafeteria. Families can complete the application for free and reduced price lunch through School Pay, and families who receive free or reduced price lunch can also print their determination letter, which can be used to receive discounts at museums, MTC, and more!

Visit the CPA website to learn more and get started!

If you haven't already done so, please complete the application as soon as possible. If you prefer a paper copy, please contact the CPA office.

CPA is still accepting enrollment applications for the 2022-2023 school year. We have openings in Kindergarten and 5th Grade.

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.