CPA Tiger Talk
August 30 - September 3
The Importance of Relationships
Academic rigor is important. But at CPA, we know that relationships come first. During the first several weeks of school, developing relationships with and among our students is our primary goal. This helps us build a foundation of trust and respect that will allow us to dig deeper into our academics throughout the year.
You can see this no matter which classroom you are in. It looks like students intentionally practicing one another's names or working collaboratively on activities. It looks like teachers greeting each student when they arrive to the classroom. It looks like classes playing circle games together. It looks like CPA.
The idea of putting relationships first is simple. It's been our focus since CPA was founded in 1995, and it will always be an important part of who we are. We are excited to continue to develop relationships over the coming weeks and beyond.
Ethical Principle of the Month


Elementary School Spotlight
Playground Fun The PreK students are learning how to be safe and have fun on the playground! 😀 | Math = Exciting Our second graders refreshed their math skills with a fun activity this week! 😮 | Creative Play Our first grade students had a lot of fun while using their imaginations! 🐅 |
Middle School Spotlight
What's So Funny, Sixth Graders? Ms. Anderson's class played a game where they tried to make each other laugh! 😂 | Peacebuilder of the Year Saniece shows off her Peacebuilder of the Year shirt with pride! ✌️ | Getting to Know Each Other Ms. Baker's class is building relationships and learning the ropes of fifth grade! ❤️ |
What's So Funny, Sixth Graders?
High School Spotlight
Fun and Games Ms. Kersting's class bonded while playing card games in small groups during Ethics class. 😀 | Exploring the Lab Mr. Hemstad's class explored the science lab this week! Now they ready to do some fun experiments. 🔬 | Shared Stories Mr. Keto's CIS Writing class collaborated on writing stories with varied sentence structures! ✏️ |
Fun and Games
Exploring the Lab
Ethical Quote of the Week

Athletics Update
We are so excited to have the opportunity to have sports again! CPA is offering the following fall sports for grades 7-12: Boys Soccer, Girls Volleyball, and Boys & Girls Cross Country.
Any interested students must join before September 10 (grades 9-12) or September 17 (Grades 7 & 8). Athletes must be registered and paid before starting practice. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact CPA's Athletic Director Kenan Moore.
Visit the CPA Website for more information, registration forms, and the athletics calendar!
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
Annual Pesticide and Asbestos Notification
Tech Device Returns Needed!
If you have a family member with a CPA device who has graduated or left CPA for other reasons, please return the device(s) to CPA as soon as possible. Thanks for helping us meet our goal of providing a device to each currently enrolled student!
Hmong, Spanish, and Karen Language Support
Uniform Information
Application for Free/Reduced Price Lunch
For the 2021-2022 school year, breakfast and lunch are free for all students. However, it is important that all CPA families complete the application for free and reduced price lunch so CPA receives support and resources for all students, and so that individual families have access to community resources. If you haven't submitted an application yet for 2021-2022, please do so online at https://www.schoolcafe.com/spps. Thank you!
Volunteer or Chaperone at CPA!
ATTN: Sadie Fischer
Community of Peace Academy
471 Magnolia Ave. E.
Saint Paul, MN 55130
