CPA Tiger Talk

High School conferences will take place this week!

In Person Conferences will take place on Tuesday October 24 from 4-7pm in the RGA, and Virtual Conferences will take place on Thursday October 26 from 4-7pm.

Please refer to the email from your child's Ethics Teacher for details, and contact your child's Ethics Teacher with any questions you have about conferences. See you soon!

"No one has ever become poor by giving."

-Anne Frank

Tuesday October 24: High School Conferences (In person)

Thursday October 26: High School Conferences (Virtual)

Friday October 27: Quarter 1 Ends

Monday October 30-Friday November 3: High School Spirit Week (see below)

Wednesday November 1: School Picture Day (see below)

Thursday November 2: CPA's 29th Annual Dedication Day

Friday November 3: High School Homecoming Masquerade Ball, 6-9pm (see below)

Wednesday November 8: Elementary Conferences (Evening, In Person)

Thursday November 9: Elementary Conferences (Day, Virtual)

Thursday November 9: No School for PreK-4th Grade Students Due to Conferences

Friday November 10: No School for staff or students

Tuesday November 14: Middle School Conferences (In Person)

Thursday November 16: Middle School Conferences (Virtual)

New this year: all Minnesota students will receive a free breakfast and lunch every day!

Students who wish to purchase a second lunch may do so. Students or staff can add money to their lunch account using the SchoolPay system.

Current breakfast and lunch menus can be found on the CPA website.

Make sure you are following CPA on social media to see all the amazing things that are happening at our school!

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

CPA's picture day is on Wednesday November 1. Families can order photos using the instructions on the envelope that has been sent home with students, or families can order online by visiting mylifetouch.com and entering Picture Day ID EVTVGC4R8. All students will have their picture taken, regardless of whether the family orders pictures.

Picture day is a free dress day. Please review the free dress day policy (below) as a family and ensure students are dressed accordingly.

On free dress days, students must still wear clothing that is representative of the philosophy of Community of Peace Academy. Clothing, such as shirts or pants that feature pictures, phrases, or statements, must represent or promote peace and a non-violent/healthy lifestyle. All items of clothing must fit comfortably and be school appropriate.

1. Spaghetti straps, off the shoulder tops, halter or strapless tops are not allowed
2. Coats, jackets, caps, hats, and outerwear must be kept in lockers
3. Skirts and/or shorts must be mid-thigh or longer
4. Pants/shorts with holes are not allowed
5. Clothing items that are transparent or sheer must have clothing worn under that meets the above criteria

If it is ever a question as to whether or not you may be out of uniform or whether or not your choice of dress is appropriate, please contact your Principal.

CPA's HS Student Council is hosting a Masquerade themed Homecoming dance on Friday November 3rd!

Students can buy tickets for $8 during lunch until Nov. 3rd. Tickets can be purchased at the dance, but will cost $10. Each ticket entitles the student entrance, a mask (it's not required that they are worn the whole night-or at all), one slice of pizza, and a drink. Students are also allowed to bring high school students from other schools as long as they fill out a permission slip by Wednesday Nov 1st (they can get one during lunch while tickets are being sold).

The week leading up to the Homecoming Masquerade Ball is CPA High School Spirit Week! Students are invited to dress according to the theme of the day. Anyone not dressing on theme must wear a CPA uniform to school.

Monday 10/30: Comfy Day

Tuesday 10/31: Character Day

Wednesday 11/1: Dress to Impress (Picture Day!)

Thursday 11/2: Career Day

Friday 11/3: Dress as a Staff Member Day

See your student council representative with any questions!

Many community organizations offer after-school programs. Below is a list of programs your family may be interested in. CPA is not in charge of any of these programs and CPA staff will not be present.

• Boys & Girls Club: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities provide kids and teens with a safe, positive environment with programs that are led by a team of professionally trained youth development specialists. The diverse collection of programs offered are tailored to encourage growth in three areas: Academic Success, Health and Wellness, and Good Character and Leadership while preparing and inspiring Club youth to reach their fullest potential.

• Rec Check: Rec Check is a free after-school program for youth in grades 1-5 who live or attend school in Saint Paul. Youth will participate in a variety of structured, supervised activities, including tutoring sessions, craft-making, reading, and more. To promote health and fitness, staff will engage the youth daily in physical activity. A daily snack is also provided. Program is held on weekdays between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on days when Saint Paul Public Schools have classes in session.

• 30,000 Feet Art Project & Reading Help Program: This program is available to students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade and it takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-6pm. Transportation is available from school to the program, and transportation home is available to participants who live within a 5 mile radius of Arcade & Maryland.

• 30,000 Feet Tech Geek Program: This program is available for teens to learn practical coding skills through gaming, and it takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-6pm. Participants have an opportunity to work in paid internships earning $15/hour.

Wilder Recreation Center is offering FREE youth basketball opportunities for St. Paul Residents!

There is a Basketball Skills Clinic for players of all skill levels for students aged 9-12 years old. The clincs run from September 26-October 17.

Players aged 8-14 can join a basketball team that will start this winter. Sign ups are open until October 31.

Contact Wilder Rec Center to get involved or with any questions at 651-298-5257. CPA is not in charge of any of these programs and CPA staff will not be present.

CPA's 7th & 8th Grade Leadership Club will meet every Monday from dismissal until 4pm in the high school library. This is a great way for students to get involved and become the leaders they were meant to be!

Interested students must submit an application and return a signed permission form in order to participate. Please see Ms. Caitie with any questions.

CPA students are expected to in uniform every day for school. Families, please help ensure your children are wearing proper uniform clothing each day.

All students must wear:

• A CPA shirt as the outermost layer
• Blue, Black, Khaki or Gray Solid Color Pants or Shorts
• OR Girls’ Navy Uniform Jumper, Skirt or Skort (elementary only)

Please review the full uniform policy in our Family Handbook for further details. Thank you!

CPA uniform shirts can be purchased through the office. Anyone who is interested in additional uniform clothing options is encouraged to visit CPA's Online Spiritwear Store to personalize and order CPA apparel and accessories. Discount codes change frequently but are visible on the spirit store website.

Please Note: Names on any student apparel must be your last name only. If the name on your apparel is not your last name, the item is considered out of uniform and you will not be allowed to wear the item during the school day.

CPA now partners with SchoolNow to contact families with important updates, including school cancellations, weather alerts, event reminders, Tiger Talk newsletters, and more. SchoolNow is the best way to stay engaged with your child's CPA experience!

Visit the SchoolNow website (https://www.schoolnow.com/get-started/comofpeace) and sign in with your email address or phone number. You can also download the SchoolNow app to stay even more connected!

If you drop your students off at CPA in the morning before 7:55am, please drop them off at Door E on Jessamine Ave.

It may seem more convenient to drop children off on Magnolia, but we need to keep that street clear for buses until 7:55am. Thank you for your cooperation.

All questions regarding transportation should be directed to the transportation hotline at 651-478-2482.

Please let us know if your child is absent from school. Families can report absences in any of the following ways:

• Elementary School Attendance Line: 651-280-4534
• Middle School Attendance Line: 651-289-3740
• High School Attendance Line: 651-280-4535
• Email: CPAAttendance@cpapk12.org
• Attendance Online Form: Available through the CPA Website

CPA is partnering again this year with Every Meal to provide weekend food bags for interested students/families. The Every Meal program is available to everyone, regardless of income. You can register by filling out this form or completing the paper registration that will be coming home with your child.

Every Meal bags will begin being distributed as soon as possible this fall. We will share the date of the first distribution once it is confirmed.

CPA is still accepting enrollment applications for the 2023-2024 school year.

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.

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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.

Teaching Peace. Building Community. Developing Character.

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