Dates to Remember
Monday November 8: Free COVID 19 Vaccine Clinic at CPA for age 5 and up, 3:30-6pm (enter through Door A on Magnolia and wear a mask)
Monday November 8: CPA Board of Directors Meeting, 6pm
Tuesday November 9: Elementary Conferences (Virtual)
Thursday November 11: No School for Elementary Students (PreK-4th Grade)
Thursday November 11: Elementary Conferences (Virtual)
Friday November 12: No School for Staff or Students
Saturday November 13: Girls on the Run 5K at Normandale Community College, 8:30am
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)
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Modeling PeaceMorning meeting is a normal part of life at CPA--these kids can show you how it's done! ✌️ | Science in Action CPA 4th graders used play doh to make electrical circuits in science class. Wow! 💡 | All smiles! Who doesn't love finding a good book during a visit to the classroom library? 😍 |
Modeling Peace
Morning meeting is a normal part of life at CPA--these kids can show you how it's done! ✌️
Science in Action
All smiles!
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Measuring Up 7th graders used mirrors & proportions to find the height of objects around CPA. 📏 | Dudley's HomeMs. Hillman's class wrote about and created a home for "Dudley" the Milk Dud. 💜 | Math Games Ms. Baker's class spent time playing math games in class. Learning is so fun! 😃 |
Measuring Up
Dudley's Home
Ms. Hillman's class wrote about and created a home for "Dudley" the Milk Dud. 💜
Math Games
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Art + Math Ms. Okan's math class used Desmos to make some artistic creations! 👏 | Picture this CPA seniors had fun playing Pictionary on the SMART Board in ethics class. 🐅 | Amazing Work! Students in Ms. Lor's Art & Design class created patterns through zentangle art. 😀 |
Art + Math
Picture this
Amazing Work!
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 8, 3:30-6pm
- 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!
Picture ReTake Day has been scheduled for Thursday December 16.
Weather & Clothing
Seniors & families: The FAFSA is Open!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available! The FAFSA is the tool used to apply for financial aid to cover the cost of college. Visit this website for more information and to apply. See CPA's Guidance Counselor Ms. Maslowski if you have any questions or need assistance.
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.
Community of Peace Academy
