Dear CJP Families
Today we had a beautiful assembly honouring Indigenous Veteran’s Day (Nov.8) and Remembrance Day (Nov. 11), hosted by Rooms 15, 16, 17 and 18 plus our acting and ukulele clubs run by Mr. Symington and Ms. Schulz. We also had the opportunity to share the CBE’s renewed acknowledgement of the land for the first time. It was very clear that our students understand the importance of these two days as shown through their reverent messaging and behaviour today. Thank you for this important time together as a school.
Important Dates
Nov. 8 – No school for students – Staff participating in CBE system Maatoomsii'Pookaiks (Children First) day of professional learning.
Nov. 11-13- Fall Break; no school for students
Nov. 14 – Grade 6 vaccinations
Supporting Veterans Food Bank
CJP is excited to announce that we will be supporting the Veteran's Food Bank in honour of Remembrance Day. During the week of Nov. 4 - 15 if students wish to participate they can bring in non-perishable food items to donate. We will have large boxes for families to drop items off at the office.
For more information about the Veterans Food Bank, please visit their website.
From CJPPA
Created By Kids Art Fundraiser - Only 4 more days to order. All orders must be placed by end of day Nov 12. Log into your students Google Classroom and preview your student’s artwork using the shared link in the stream, then visit createdbykids.ca. Select “Order Online” and enter our access code CJPS2024 to explore a variety of items to showcase their artwork. Each purchase directly supports CJP school and CJP PA initiatives! For any questions, reach out to us at fundraising@cjppa.ca.
Fun Lunch: The next fun lunch is Wednesday, Nov 20 with NoodleBox. Deadline to order will be Nov 15.
Robotics Presentation; Following the recent month-long robotics residency program, we are excited to extend an invitation to the parents & guardians of the CJP students to participate in a 1-hour online presentation with Dennis Kambeitz, the CEO of EZ-Robot. This is a unique opportunity to glimpse into the future and see how CJP is ensuring your children have the skills needed to thrive. Join us online Monday, November 18 from 6-7pm. Please register here - https://meet.zoho.com/X7TPgJK6J1 There are only 100 spots available, one registration per household please. Any questions please reach out to connect@cjppa.ca
November Staff Appreciation Potluck - Help us to show our appreciation for our amazing staff during Student Conferences on Nov 28 by contributing to our Soup & Sandwich Staff Appreciation Potluck. Bring an ingredient, cook a dish, volunteer or donate! Please feel free to contact spiritwear@cjppa.ca with any questions.
Scholastic Book Fair - The Scholastic Book Fair returns to CJP for students to browse and shop Nov 25-29. Families are welcome to stop in during the learning conferences. Visit our webpage to sign up for volunteer shifts.
Join the Work Bee - The SC/PA Work Bee is here to strengthen our school community without putting extra stress on teachers or interrupting classroom activities. If you're interested in supporting the CJP Faculty through this initiative, we invite you to participate in our monthly Volunteer Work Bee. We collaborate as a team and offer flexible volunteering schedules.
Sign up here for all of the above Volunteer Opportunities
CJP Spirit Wear & Swap
Thank you to all who participated in our 2024 CJP Spirit Wear campaign. We sold 121 items raising over $679 for our CJP PA including 12 donations for those who may otherwise have been unable to purchase. We would love to get your feedback about our Spirit Wear this year, even if you did not purchase an item. We strive to offer products you love & take feedback into consideration when planning what items to offer next year. Please take a moment to fill out our two minute survey at https://forms.gle/5Co9PDcbShk2bKv3A or feel free to contact Amy at spiritwear@cjppa.ca.
If you have any CJP items your family has outgrown or no longer needs please donate them to our CJP Second Hand Swap. These items are offered to new owners by donation. There is a large rubbermaid bin located by the front office of the school.
From MAPSS
The Montessori Alternative Public School Society URGENTLY needs volunteers for their Elbow River Casino fundraiser on November 14 & 15. This is our most important fundraiser and is essential to helping our three Montessori Public Schools. If you can help, please sign up here.
Our Educational Fundraiser flyers have been sent home this week, and we’re thrilled to be partnering with a variety of unique small businesses. Please remember to submit your order by the end of the day on Sunday. Thank you for supporting our Montessori Public Schools and helping us make a difference!
Please enjoy this extended fall break with your children – we look forward to seeing them again next Thursday.
Jana El-Guebaly
Assistant Principal, Captain John Palliser School.