To the CJP Community,
It’s been another busy and rewarding week. A big thank you to the parents who joined us Wednesday evening for the School Council / Parents Association Speaker Night featuring Connie Jakob. Her insightful talk on bullying, bravery, and belonging gave us all plenty to reflect on. The thoughtful discussion that followed was both engaging and inspiring.
On Thursday evening, we welcomed our incoming kindergarten families for Orientation - an exciting milestone for everyone involved.
Looking ahead, don’t miss Tuneful Tuesday—our lively production happening, you guessed it, this coming Tuesday! Families are warmly invited to attend this outdoor event, with viewing from the hill northwest of the school field. Showtime is 10:30 am, with an expected running time of 45-60 minutes. No need to sign in at the office, just find a spot on the hill in the designated area.
Also on Tuesday evening, please remember the School Council / Parents Association Meeting and Elections. We look forward to seeing many of you there.
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
- Tuesday, May 27 – Tune Filled Tuesday (10:30 am – performance time approx. 45-60 min)
- Tuesday, May 27 – School Council / Parent Association Meeting [Elections] @ 6:30 pm online *See agenda below
- 2025 05 27 CJP SC Meeting Package
- 2025 05 27 CJP PA Meeting Package
- Wednesday, May 28 – Grade 6 PAT [ELAL Part A]
- Friday, June 6 – Bike/Scooter to School Day *More info to follow
- 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 – NI Day / Appeals Day
From CJP School Council / Parents Association
School Council and Parents Association Meeting: The final meeting of the term is this coming Tuesday, May 27 at 6:30pm. At this meeting we will be electing and appointing volunteers to various roles for next year. A full listing of theSC/PA Open Positions are listed here. Please reach out to connect@cjppa.ca to inquire about any of these opportunities. We’d love to have you on the team! Click here to join the meeting virtually. See the attached agendas for more details, we hope to see you there!
PATs Volunteers: CJP has students who need support for their upcoming PATs on May 28, June 16, June 17 and June 18. We're looking for volunteers with a CBE security clearance who can help read and write the provincial achievement exams. Sign up here if you can help!
Rolling into CJP Safely! Join us on June 6th as the CJP SC/PA and CJP School welcome the Calgary Police. Bring your bikes, scooters, and helmets for a fun and educational day. All families are welcome to drop by & observe the outdoor activities (stay tuned for the schedule). Stick around to chat after school with our local police community engagement team until 2:00 pm! Volunteer Opportunities are available. Sign up today at www.cjppa.ca/volunteer
Spring Picnic! Save the Date for this year’s CJP Family Spring Picnic on Thursday, June 12 from 5-7pm. Join us for a night of Food Trucks, games, prizes and the unveiling of the new CJP School murals. Follow @CJPParents on social media for more details.
Parent’s Speaker Night what a night! It was so good to see all of you that attended our event featuring speaker Connie Jakab this past Wednesday. We hope everyone left with some valuable information. If you were unable to attend, watch our social media for highlights from Connie’s presentation on the Bravely Connected method.
Work Bee: The next monthly Work Bee is Tuesday, June 10. Come join in on the fun and Sign up here!
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.
Sincerely,
Oliver Fisher
Principal, Captain John Palliser School