Winter Break
CPA will be on Winter Break from Saturday December 17 through Monday January 1. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday January 3.
We hope you and your family have a relaxing and peaceful winter break!
Words of Wisdom
"If you’re not learning while you’re earning, you’re cheating yourself out of the better portion of your compensation."
~Napoleon Hill, American author
We want so much for our children to be lifelong learners, to develop a love of learning, and to become passionate about pursuing knowledge as they journey through life. The question is: Do we ourselves have a love of learning, and are we modeling that for the young people in our lives?
Parents and educators need all the compensation they can get, and the truth is, every day is an opportunity to learn while we earn, whether it be about the world we live in, the people who surround us, or the person we are.
When was the last time you got truly excited about learning something new? Can you appropriately share that excitement with the young people in your life? It could be a lesson they never forget.
Dates to Remember
Monday December 12: Board of Directors Meeting, 6-8pm
Thursday December 15: Winter Program, 6pm (see below)
Monday December 19: Winter Break begins
Tuesday January 3: First day back to school from Winter Break
Monday January 16: No school in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Friday January 20: Last day of semester 1
Monday January 23: No school for students (Staff grading & reporting day)
Tuesday January 24: First day of semester 2
Apply for Free or Reduced Price Lunch & Other Benefits!
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.
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| 4th grade students had an exciting field trip to the Bakken Museum! | 5th graders learned about Indigenous History using a timeline made from beads! | Students in Piano class practiced for the upcoming Winter Concert! |
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| PreK students have been learning and growing through creative play! | 7th graders played a vocab game involving mystery words on paper hats. | Students are being trained in Conflict Resolution by Mitchell Hamline School of Law! |
Join us for the Winter Concert!
Please join us on Thursday December 15 at 6pm for the CPA 2022 Winter Concert! There will be performances by Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd grade, and Middle & High school music students! The concert is free and open to all--so come get into the winter spirit by hearing some beautiful songs!
Student performers: Kindergarten, 1st grade, and second grade students should arrive in the RGA between 5:30-5:45pm and find their teacher. Middle and high school performers should arrive at Door D at 5:15pm and report to Ms. Emily's classroom.
Office Procedures Update
EARLY PICK-UP:
If you are planning on picking up your student(s) early from school, the office must be notified by 2:00 PM. Please call 651-776-5151 to notify the office of your plans.
CHANGES IN TRANSPORTATION:
Call the transportation line at 651-280-4588 by 2:00 PM to change your student’s arrangements (either from bus to pick-up OR from pick-up to bus). Any permanent or recurring changes to transportation should be sent to chouak@cpapk12.org or 651-280-4588.
After 2:00 PM, staff are attending to students for end-of-day procedures and are unavailable to deliver messages to students. We want ALL of our students to receive the optimum learning environment and appreciate your understanding in this matter.
CPA values using every possible moment to help our students learn and grow. Parents are discouraged from picking up their children ten or fifteen minutes before dismissal time. This is a valuable time when teachers are putting closure to the day and it is disruptive to the children when the classroom receives phone calls to have students sent to the office.
TRIO ETS
Attention high school students! Do you want help with finding the right college for you, visiting campuses, and applying for admission and scholarships? Check out TRIO ETS!
TRIO ETS is now recruiting CPA students in grades 9-11 who would like support with all things college. TRIO ETS works with students on Mondays and Tuesdays in the high school library during the school day. They are accepting applications until the end of the semester.
If students and families would like more information, they can reach out to Ben Xiong by email at xiong49@stolaf.edu. Students are also encouraged to stop by the library and chat or get an application!
Winter Break Food Resources
- Call 2-1-1 to connect with the United Way. Calls are free and confidential, and they can connect you with food resources near you. You an also visit their website for information and resources.
- Visit the St. Paul Parks and Recreation website to access information about snack and meal distributions through local rec centers.
- Visit the SPPS Food Resources website for a list of food resources for Families.
- Visit the Ramsey County Food Resources website for additional resources.
Photos Needed!
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.
Submit your photos at https://community.lifetouch.com/invite?code=CPATIGERS-23 or email them to kimm@cpapk12.org and include date, names, and grades. Thanks for supporting the CPA yearbook!
Weather & Clothing
School Pay
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!
Every Meal Weekend Meal Bags
If you have any questions or need support, please contact the social work team.
CPA Safety Tip Line
CPA is Now Enrolling!
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.
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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