It has often been said that survival of the species is dependent upon those who can adapt to change. Change is a constant in our lives and at times is more than simply uncomfortable. Sometimes change is very painful. So what do we do?

Rather than getting anxious about a substantial change or allowing a tragic change to defeat us, we can reach out to our support network, surround ourselves with those who love and care for us and will give us perspective. Change, whether small or tragic, holds one simple promise. Once we are on the other side of it, we can be stronger, wiser, and in a better position to reach out to those going through their own difficult experiences.

Monday November 1: Middle School Conferences (Virtual)

Tuesday November 2: Election Day (Please vote!)

Wednesday November 3: Basketball Registration Event, 5-6:30pm in the Cafeteria (see announcement below)

Monday November 8: Free COVID 19 Vaccine Clinic at CPA

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

Thursday November 18: Give to the Max Day

Tuesday November 23: School Picture Day

Wednesday November 24-Friday November 26: No School (Thanksgiving)

Follow CPATigers on Facebook and Instagram and subscribe to Rusty the CPA Tiger on Youtube!

Check out the Native American Heritage Month website to learn about upcoming online events you and your family can participate in throughout November. Events include an online discussion featuring U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, a webinar about the Marie Watt (Seneca) artwork "Edson's Flag" which honors veterans who served in the Air Force during World War II, a Native Cinema Showcase, and more!

Picture ReTake Day has been scheduled for Thursday December 16.

All Minnesota residents age 12 and older are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC recommends that everyone who can get vaccinated should do so at the first opportunity available to them.

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.

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!

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

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.

Email: connect@cpapk12.org
Website: cpapk12.org
Location: 471 Magnolia Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Phone: 651-776-5151
Facebook: facebook.com/CPATigers