To the CJP Community
It’s hard to believe the school year is already coming to a close. Even in these final days, rich learning continues in classrooms. Teachers are putting the finishing touches on curriculum, assessments, and report cards, while students are still engaged in meaningful experiences.
This week, several field trips offered hands-on opportunities to consolidate learning. The Grade 3|4 classes visited Edworthy Park, where they participated in nature sit spots focused on Indigenous plants, enjoyed a nature-themed scavenger hunt, and played cooperative games. The Grade 1|2 and 2|3 classes spent time in Bowness Park exploring a series of nature stations. Activities included examining animal habitats, investigating the life cycles of pond bugs, studying trees, and designing their dream playgrounds.
Our Grade 6 students also reached a major milestone. They completed Part B of both the ELAL and Math Provincial Achievement Tests, as well as the Social Studies PAT. Congratulations to them all. What an accomplishment!
Today, our Grade 5|6 community classes led a thoughtful and engaging school assembly in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day. The assembly opened with both the CJP and Calgary Public Library Land Acknowledgements, followed by a celebration of Indigenous culture and learning. Students shared their artwork inspired by Norval Morrisseau, an influential Indigenous Canadian artist from the Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation. They explored the Seven Sacred Teachings - love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth - through beautifully crafted animal portraits, with each animal symbolizing a core teaching. The assembly also included a reading of Métis Like Me by Métis author Tasha Hilderman, which explores the identity and lived experiences of the Métis people. To conclude, students introduced and demonstrated four traditional Indigenous games: “Make the Stick Jump” and “Line Tag” from the Blackfoot tradition, “Tatanka Tatanka” from the Dakota tradition, and “Animal Muk” from the Inuit. Each game was shared through video examples and student-led explanations. In the spirit of Reconciliation, the Grade 5|6 students offered a parting message: “May we walk forward together with open hearts, open minds, and a deep respect for the land and all who call it home.”
Inform – Commitment to Action
Today, in recognition of the National Indigenous Peoples Day and our continued commitment to acknowledge and support the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, all schools in the Calgary Board of Education will share their commitment to action. The attachment outlines our Commitment to Action for the upcoming school year.
CJP 2025-2026 TRC Commitment to Action
Return of Student Medication
Student medication will come home on the last day of school (Thursday, June 26, at 1:21pm dismissal) with your student. If you would like to make alternative arrangements for picking up the medication, please contact the office.
Important Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, June 24 – Grade 6 Farewell 10:45 am – 11:30 am [Mix & Mingle to follow]
Wednesday, June 25 – CJP Sports Day 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Thursday, June 26 – Last day of School [early dismissal]
Friday, June 27 – Non-Instruction Day / Appeals Day
From CJP School Council / Parents Association
Sports Day: Let's Cheer Our Students On! As Sports Day nears, we need a few more volunteers to support our students one last time during their school Sports Day on June 25. Volunteers would help with set up, running stations, handing out snacks and beverages, assisting students, and/or cleaning up. Sign up here!
Fun Lunch: A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Papa John’s Fun Lunch volunteers! You delivered 365 orders, 811 items in total, for our final Fun Lunch of the year! We’re so grateful for your time, energy, and all the behind-the-scenes work that made this year’s lunches a success!
PATs Volunteers: A huge thank you to all the incredible volunteers who supported our students during their PATs! Your time and care made a big difference. We appreciate you!
Pedalheads: Don’t forget there’s still time 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.
Support The PA Through Our Ongoing Fundraisers this Summer! 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% off 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