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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.

Fall is officially upon us. Throughout our neighborhood, trees are beginning to change color and drop their leaves. This season is a beautiful time of change and growth.

Inside the walls of CPA, there are many other changes taking place. Students and teachers are finding their rhythm after a highly disrupted break from traditional education. After 6 weeks of school, we are getting in the flow. We are seeing amazing transformations in our students, and things are starting to feel normal again.

Change is beautiful and change is good. Thanks for growing with CPA!

Tuesday, October 5: Last day for high school parents to complete the Conference Time Preference Form

Wednesday, October 6: Last day for high school students to sign up for Student Council

Monday October 11: Free COVID 19 Vaccination Clinic @CPA, 3:30-6pm

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!

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

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.

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!

High School conferences will take place on October 14 in person and on October 19 virtually. Please click here to complete the conference time preference form and let us know your preference by Tuesday October 5!

Are you interested in learning more about the role of Hispanic people in shaping American culture, politics, and economies? PBS put together this blog about documentary films they recommend to explore and learn about the influence of Hispanic culture in America. Check it out!

October is LGBT History Month! Check out LGBTHistoryMonth.com, where a new icon will be honored and celebrated each day in October. Learn more about the inspiring and dedicated people who have helped create a more equitable world!

Leaders needed! Any high school students who are interested in joining Student Council should fill out this application or talk to Ms. Records in room 1350. Applications are due by dismissal on October 6. Student Council is a fun way to get involved and make a difference at CPA!

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!

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