Words of Wisdom
-Gladys Taber
The moments of life slip by quickly, rushing past us without much notice as we move unaware through each passing hour. We wake up one day and ask ourselves, "Where has time gone? It seems like just yesterday I was ________."
But when we stop to dream, to remember, and to reach for our better selves, time slows. We consider where we have been, where we want to go, and how best to get there. We become better people, better parents, and better educators because we take into account what life has taught us and how, with conscious intent, we can share that wisdom with others.
Dates to Remember
Tuesday April 26: MCA Testing begins at CPA (see below)
Sunday May 1: Priority Application Deadline for 10th Graders to Join College Possible (see below)
Monday May 2-Friday May 6: Staff Appreciation Week at CPA!
Tuesday May 3: Free COVID Vaccine Clinic in the Cafeteria from 3:30-6:30pm. Enter Door A. (see below)
Saturday May 7: High School Prom
Monday May 9: Board of Directors Meeting, 6-8pm
Thursday May 12 & Friday May 13: Shrek Jr. Performances (schedule details TBA)
Thursday May 19: CPA's Annual Meeting
Saturday May 21: CPA Walk/Run at Lake Phalen
Tuesday May 24: Free COVID Vaccine Clinic in the Cafeteria from 3:30-6:30pm. Enter Door A. (see below)
Wednesday June 1: Final Application Deadline for 10th Graders to Join College Possible (see below)
Pajama Party!
Engineers!
Careful steps
5th graders played a game guiding each other through an obstacle course--wearing a blindfold! 👏
Phy Ed Fun
Team Building
Volleyball
Help show appreciation to CPA staff!
CPA families, students, staff, and community members are welcome to help recognize CPA staff members who have made a positive impact. Just use the google form below to tell us who you would like to recognize and what they did to deserve it.
Thanks for helping us show our sincere appreciation and love for our amazing staff!
Free SPPS Summer Programs
Saint Paul Public Schools is offering several K-12 Summer Learning Programs to help students strengthen academic and social emotional skills, discover new talents, and recover high school credits. Examples of program themes include: Experiential & Project-Based Learning; Environmental Studies; Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM); Leadership; and Languages & Cultural Studies. All programs are FREE and include:
- Academic Support & Enrichment- Students will be inspired to learn new skills and increase their current understanding of reading, math and other subjects while discovering new interests and talents and making new friends.
- Breakfast and Lunch - All students receive two free healthy meals daily that include entrees, salads, baked goods, and locally grown fruits and vegetables.
- Transportation - Transportation is available to most students who live in Saint Paul.
Visit the SPPS Summer Learning website for more information and to register!
MCA Testing Begins This Week!
MCA testing at CPA will begin on Tuesday, April 26th and will run through Friday May 13. Students will have modified schedules on the days they are testing. See the CPA district calendar for specific test dates for your student. For more detailed information about any of the standardized tests CPA students participate in, please click here.
MCA tests provide valuable information about what our students have learned and what we can do to help them grow. These tests are important to the CPA community, so we ask all families to help support their children by ensuring they are well rested and ready to do their best on testing days. Thank you for your support!
Free COVID Vaccine Clinics, Plus $200 Gift Cards As Rewards!
CPA will be hosting several free COVID Vaccine Clinic for ages 5+, and you and your family are encouraged to attend. Below is a list of upcoming COVID Vaccine Clinics at CPA that will be open to age 5 and older:
- Tuesday, May 3, 3:30-6:30pm
- Tuesday, May 24, 3:30-6:30pm
- Tuesday, June 14, 3:30-6:30pm
Select vaccine recipients will get a $200 gift card upon getting vaccinated. Those eligible to receive a gift card are:
- Ages 5 -11 receiving a 2nd dose
- Ages 12 -17 receiving either a 2nd dose or booster
- Ages 18+ (who are immunocompromised and eligible) receiving a 2nd booster
- Ages 50+ receiving a 2nd booster
The COVID 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.
Order Free At-Home Rapid COVID-19 Tests
Minnesotans can now place orders for free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests as part of the state's efforts to make it easier to access testing.
Minnesotans can order two test kits per home (for a total of four tests) HERE. The website includes information on at-home rapid testing, a video demonstration & FAQ on how to use the iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test, and a link to place orders with the state’s fulfillment partner, Care Evolution.
Minnesotans can also place orders through the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline at 1-833-431-2053 Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10am to 6pm. Language assistance is available.
Openings on CPA's Board of Directors
Are you interested in joining the CPA Board of Directors?
CPA's Board of Directors consists of 9 members, representing the community, parents, and staff. For the 2022-2023 school year the board has the following positions open:
- 1 Teacher Position
- 2 Community Member Positions
- 1 Parent Position
If interested, email board chair Sarah Zosel at sarahz.board@cpapk12.org
Every Meal Program
CPA's partnership with Every Meal has begun! Through this program, CPA families can register each enrolled child to receive a bag of food to take home each week. This program is entirely free and is open to anyone who is interested. Everyone who registered early should have received their first bag of food last week. Those who registered in the past week will be added to the program in May.
There are 5 types of food bags available to suit your dietary preferences. On the registration form, you can see the kinds of food each bag contains and choose your preference.
There is no deadline to register for this program. Anyone who registers this year will automatically be registered for next year as well. Throughout the summer when CPA is not in session, Every Meal food bags will be available for free at several locations throughout the city. We will share details about that prior to summer break.
You can register here or turn in the paper registration that was sent home with students last week. If you have any questions, please contact Chelle York (651-280-4509) or Sadie Fischer (651-280-4564).
CPA is Now Enrolling!
CPA is currently accepting enrollment applications for the 2022-2023 school year. Currently enrolled students do not need to reapply, but you do need to turn in your Intent to Return Form so we save your seat.
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.
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
Email: connect@cpapk12.org
Website: cpapk12.org
Location: 471 Magnolia Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Phone: 651-776-5151
Facebook: facebook.com/CPATigers
