May 24, 2024
Thank you to everyone who attended last evening’s Kindergarten and New Student Open House. We had an impressive turnout, and it was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the exceptional work happening here at our school and within our extended school community. We look forward to welcoming our new students and families in August.
Volunteer Appreciation Tea – Thursday, May 30th
Final call for any & all volunteers… You are cordially invited to join us for a special Volunteer Appreciation Tea at CJP. Your dedication and support have made a significant difference in our school community, and we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude.
Date: Thursday, May 30th
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: CJP gymnasium
Please come and enjoy a delightful afternoon filled with refreshments, sweet treats, performances and warm conversation. It’s our small way of saying thank you for your invaluable contributions and ongoing support.
Please RSVP by clicking on the following link: https://forms.gle/NHf2cDRpoxmy5qBK8
We look forward to celebrating with you and expressing our appreciation for all that you do.
Bike/Scooter to School Day – Thursday, June 13th
Dear Families,
We are excited that CJP will participate in Ride Your Bike or Scooter to School on Thursday, June 13th. Students are invited to participate by biking or scootering from home to school or driving closer to school and riding the rest of the distance. Ride Your Bike or Scooter to School Day encourages students to become active and engaged with the outdoors.
Students can keep their bikes and helmets at school in the gym for the day. Students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 will enter through the south gym door (facing Northmount Drive) and students in Grades 4 to 6 will enter through the west gym door (door closest to the staff parking lot).
The students will enter the door and drop their bikes or scooters off inside the gym by their designated classroom spot marked with a number. Please note which door your child takes their bike or scooter in as they will be exiting through this door at the end of the day to meet you outside. Due to the volume of people participating, students are asked to independently bring their bikes or scooters in and out of the gym. Teachers and volunteers will be assisting students in parking and retrieving their bikes or scooters. All doors will be labelled. If your child is leaving their bike or scooter and helmet at school, please label them with their name and room number.
We are looking for parent volunteers with CBE police clearance checks to help usher the students into the doors, help park their bikes or scooters, and cheer them on! If you are able to volunteer in the morning from 8:40 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. and/or 3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m., please email Mrs. Ross at chwross@cbe.ab.ca.
Bike to School Committee
Important Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, May 28 – School Council / Parent Association Meeting 6:30 pm [agenda attached]
Thursday, May 30 – Volunteer Appreciation Tea 2:30 pm
Thursday, June 6 – Family Spring Picnic [details below]
Thursday, June 13 – Bike/Scooter to School Day [details to follow]
Wednesday, June 19 – Grade 6 Social Studies Provincial Achievement Test (PAT)
Thursday, June 20 – Grade 6 Science Provincial Achievement Test (PAT)
From CJP School Council
School Council and Parents Association Elections: The 24/25 School Council and Parents Association Elections will be held Tuesday, May 28th at 6:30p.m. Please join us in person or click here to join the meeting online. The agenda packages are attached. There are a few positions available for next year:
- Parents Association
- Treasurer
- Communications Co-Coordinator
- Events Coordinator(s)
- Fundraising Coordinators(s)
- Mural Coordinator
- School Council
- Treasurer
- Kindergarten Representative
Family Spring Picnic: We invite you to join us for an evening of fun at CJP on Thursday, June 6th from 5-7pm. We will be hosting a variety of food trucks. Music will be provided by DJ Havoc. We will also have outdoor games available for all the students and families of CJP to partake in. If you are able to help out after the event with clean up, we would appreciate your help. http://www.cjppa.ca/volunteer
PATs Volunteer Readers: CJP has students who need support for their upcoming PATs in June. We're looking for adult volunteers with a CBE security clearance to read the provincial achievement exams to individuals or pairs of students. Sign up below.
Volunteer Work Bee: June 4th is the last Work Bee for the school year. If you are interested in helping assist teachers with tasks for student learning and would enjoy the company of other parents/guardians while working, there are still available opportunities to join the June group. All projects are completed as a group on the gym stage. Morning and afternoon shifts are available. Sign up below.
Fun Lunch/Snack: Would you like to work with a seasoned group of volunteers? On June 12th the Fun Lunch/Snack Coordinator & Fundraising Coordinator are looking for a volunteer to help deliver lunches to classrooms. This will be the last opportunity for this school year. Sign up below.
Bike and Scoot to School Day 2024: Let's Cheer on our students! On June 13th Bike and Scoot to School Day returns. CJP is looking for parent/guardian volunteer help to cheer on students as they arrive in the morning and to receive and usher students into the school doors and help park their bikes or scooters. Afternoon volunteers will also be needed to help students collect their bikes or scooters as they leave for home. To volunteer or find out more information Sign up below.
Volunteer Opportunities can be found at www.CJPPA.ca/volunteer
Volunteers must have a valid CBE Security Clearance.
Sincerely,
Oliver Fisher
Principal, CJP