To the CJP Community
Spring has definitely arrived at the school, bringing with it a renewed sense of energy and excitement. With the warmer weather, students are enjoying more time outdoors, and classrooms are buzzing with hands-on learning and engaging activities. Our Grade 5/6 students continued to take part in YouthLink field trips this week, exploring themes of safety and citizenship. In kindergarten, the arrival of chicken eggs has sparked a lot of curiosity and anticipation as students eagerly await their hatching. Rehearsals for our spring showcase, Give Our Regards to Broadway, are in full swing, and we can’t wait to see the final performance come together. Meanwhile, beautiful classroom art projects are being completed for our upcoming PEACE Night art auction. It’s a joyful and vibrant time in our school community, and we’re grateful for all the creativity, curiosity, and collaboration that fill our days.
From MAPSS
The Montessori Alternative Public School Society Presents
PEACE Night with Tammy Schamuhn (R.Psych, RPT)
Date: April 24, 2025
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
Location: Captain John Palliser School
Cost: Free Workshop & Classroom Art Fundraiser
Topic: Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child
Join Registered Psychologist Tammy Schamuhn for an insightful discussion on:
- Why Emotional Intelligence (EQ) matters more than IQ
- How children develop EQ and manage emotions
- Secrets about crying and anger
- How your emotions impact your child’s self-regulation
Art Auction Fundraiser – Featuring artwork from all three Montessori public schools.
Get your FREE ticket: Click here
Sign up for FREE childcare: [www.careinapinch.ca/onlinebooking]Register here (Select "MAPSS Fundraiser" under Event Name).
We look forward to an evening of learning, conversation, and community!
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, Apr. 18 – Good Friday (no school)
Monday, Apr. 21 – Non-Instruction Day
Tuesday, Apr. 22 – School Council / Parent Association Meeting (agenda to follow)
Thursday, Apr. 24 – Montessori PEACE Night at CJP 6:30 – 8:30
Tuesday, May 6 – CJP Volunteer Tea at 2:30 pm
From CJP School Council / Parents Association
Fun Lunch: Fun Lunch is coming up next week on Wednesday, April 16 with FatBurger. The deadline to order is today (April 11). Visit the Healthy Hunger site to order.
Pedalheads: Use code CPTJOHN25 when you register your students for any Pedalheads bike program in Alberta until June 30, 2025, you will receive $25 off the program. Each time the code is used, the CJP Parents Association also receives $25! Registration is open on the Pedalheads website.
Parent's Speaker Night! We’re excited to welcome Connie Jakab to CJP on May 21, 2025! Doors open at 6:20pm, with time to mingle before the talk begins at 6:40pm. This engaging evening will focus on supporting our children and understanding the complexities of bullying. Register now on our events page www.CJPPA.ca/events.
SC/PA Open Positions: Are you looking for a way to be more involved? Check the most current openings here or reach out to connect@cjppa.ca to inquire about how you can contribute.
ASCA Resolutions: There is still time to share your feedback on the ASCA resolutions. These resolutions influence provincial education policies that directly impact our students. Have your say here by April 16, 2025. The full details of the proposed policies are available here.
Work Bee: Thank you to the many volunteers who joined in this week to help support the amazing CJP teachers at the monthly Work Bee. Join us next month on May 14! Sign up here!
Support Our School Through Ongoing Fundraisers! Benevity: If your employer partners with Benevity you may be able to donate or participate in matching gift programs. Mabel's Labels: CJP PA gets 20% of your purchase for school support. FlipGive: Shop smart! Earn cashback or purchase gift cards through FlipGive to turn everyday shopping into support for our students. Skip the Depot: Schedule a pickup today with SkipTheDepot using promo code CJPPA.
Sincerely,
Oliver Fisher
Principal, Captain John Palliser School