CPA Tiger Talk

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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 651-280-3742 (Spanish), or Paw Nay Bu at 651-280-4591 (Karen) for support.

On September 21, people from all across the globe celebrated the International Day of Peace. The International Day of Peace was put into place by the United Nations in 1981. It is a day for everyone, everywhere, to focus on what we can do to make our world a more peaceful place.

At CPA, students participated in a variety of activities in honor of the International Day of Peace. Students folded origami cranes, researched ways to promote peace in their local communities, created artwork for a peace mural, wrote personal peace pledges, and more.

Celebrations like the International Day of Peace are a great opportunity for us to see that we, the CPA community, are not alone in our work of building peace. There are people just like us all around the world doing the work and making a difference. Thanks for being part of our community and helping this global effort!

Thursday September 30: Early Release Day (Dismissal at 1pm)

Friday October 1: Last day to sign up to chaperone field trips for the 2021-2022 school year

Monday October 11: Board of Directors Meeting, 6pm

Thursday & Friday October 21-22: No School (MEA)

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

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On Thursday, September 30, students will be dismissed from school at 1:00 p.m. for an early release day. This is the first of several early release days planned for the 2021-2022 school year; other early release days will be on December 2, January 27, February 24, and April 28.

Elementary principal Molly Huml is expecting her first child in October. Congrats to Ms. Huml! Click here to read the letter she sent to elementary families about who on our staff is helping out in her absence.

Visit the National Park Service website to learn about the Hispanic and Latino history and heritage that can be found in national parks or explored through National Parks programming. This is a great way to learn about the history, heritage, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino Americans of past and present.

We wanted to make you aware of a scam that is happening on social media. Groups NOT associated with CPA claim they are streaming our athletic events, and they collect credit card information to exploit fans. Sports are back at CPA, but we are not livestreaming any games or competitions. Please do not give your credit card information to these groups. We hope you can join us in person for our athletic competitions. Thank you!

Anyone who is interested in chaperoning field trips this year or volunteering in a classroom must submit the volunteer application by October 1. Visit the CPA website for the application or for more information.

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 educational benefits 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!

Masks are required for all passengers on school buses. This is a federal mandate. Please make sure students have a mask before getting on the school bus, and wear them the entire ride to school and home. Thank you for helping us keep our school community safe!

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

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