To the CJP Community
I am thrilled to celebrate the tremendous success of this week’s Tuneful Tuesday musical production, held outdoors on a beautiful sunny day that was perfectly suited for such a joyous occasion. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our dedicated music teachers, Ms. Schulz and Mr. Symington, whose tireless efforts in arranging rehearsals, coaching our young performers, coordinating technical aspects, and fostering a love for music made this event truly exceptional. Our students worked incredibly hard, showing great enthusiasm, talent, and teamwork that shone brightly throughout the performance. I also want to express my gratitude to all our teachers for their invaluable support behind the scenes in helping the music teachers prepare for this production, contributing to its smooth and successful execution. Lastly, thank you to our parents for their continued encouragement and for turning out in such great numbers to support their children. Together, we made this a memorable celebration of creativity and community spirit.
Bike/Scooter to School Day [message from CJP SC/PA | Google Classrooms]
Rolling into CJP Safely! Join us on June 6 as the CJP SC/PA and CJP School welcome the Calgary Police. Bring your bikes, scooters, and helmets for a fun and educational day. Every student is encouraged to bring their helmet into school on this day (even if you ride the bus) for a safety check to ensure your student is properly protected during this riding season. The gym door will be open for drop-off at 8:45 am. Please label your student's name and room number on their bike, scooter, and helmet for easy identification.
Families are welcome to observe the outdoor portions; times to be advised next week. We invite you to hang around after the event wraps up to visit with our local police community engagement team until 2pm. All families are welcome to drop by & observe the outdoor activities (stay tuned for the schedule). Volunteer Opportunities are still available, sign up today at www.cjppa.ca/volunteer
From MAPSS
The Montessori Alternative Public School Society (MAPSS) is currently looking for a new Treasurer. This is a vital role, and we are hoping to fill it as soon as possible to ensure our continued support for Montessori programming. If you or someone you know is interested in getting involved, please reach out!
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, June 6 – Bike/Scooter to School Day
Wednesday, June 11 – Elder Shirley at CJP
Thursday, June 12 – Elder Shirley at CJP
Thursday, June 12 – School Council Spring Picnic / Mural Unveil [5:00 – 7:00] *More info to follow
Friday, June 13 – Grade 6 PAT [Math Part A]
Monday, June 16 – Grade 6 PAT [ELAL Part B]
Tuesday, June 17 – Grade 6 PAT [Math Part B]
Wednesday, June 18 – Grade 6 PAT [Social Studies]
Tuesday, June 24 – Grade 6 Farewell [AM] *More info to follow
Wednesday, June 25 – CJP Sports Day [AM] *More info to follow
Thursday, June 26 – Last day of School [early dismissal]
Friday, June 27 – Non-Instruction Day / Appeals Day
From CJP School Council / Parents Association
Work Bee: The next monthly Work Bee is Tuesday, June 10. Come Join in on the fun and Sign up here!
Spring Picnic! This year’s CJP Family Spring Picnic is on Thursday, June 12 from 5-7pm. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blanket and hang out for the evening with Food Trucks, outdoor games & activities, prizes and the unveiling of the new CJP School murals. Follow @CJPParents on social media for more details.
PATs Volunteers: Thank you to the volunteers who helped out on the PATs this week. CJP will again have students who can use your support for their upcoming PATs next month on June 16, 17 & 18. All volunteers must have a CBE security clearance who can help read the provincial achievement exams. Sign up here if you can help!
Fun Lunch/Fun Snack: The final Fun Lunch of the term is Papa Johns on Thursday, June 19.
Pedalheads: Don’t forget to use code CPTJOHN25 when you register your student(s) for any Pedalheads bike program in Alberta. Until June 30, 2025, you will receive $25 off the program. In return, the CJP Parents Association also receives $25 each time the code is used. Check out the available programs on the Pedalheads website.
School Council and Parents Association: It was great to connect with everyone at the final meeting of this school year on Tuesday. We would like to take this time to thank all the members of the 2024/25 CJP SC & PA, all your contributions to this community have been outstanding. We wish Karolyn, Leanne, Toria, Don, Zoe, Sam and Lindsay all the best as they move on. Looking ahead, we would like to welcome Alison, Melissa, Corrine, Britni, Emily, Janet, Lisa, Brittany, Joanne & Christine to the 2025/26 team. We cannot wait to work together. There are still a couple of spots if you are interested in joining the team. Find the listings here. Please reach out to connect@cjppa.ca to inquire about any of these opportunities. Thank you to all the families who supported us this year. We value each and every one of you.
Sincerely, Oliver Fisher
Principal, Captain John Palliser School