Dear CJP Families,
We hope you had a wonderful fall break – what a restful treat for our students! Robots are still very much on our minds…in our upcoming parent conferences we would like you to bring your child with you so that they can show of their robotics skills! Conferences will go live this Monday at 4:00; you can book through MyCBE. As well, please see the awesome parent presentation on the importance of robotics below – we hope you can attend!
Next week staff will be meeting with Adrian Goulet, Cree/Metis Knowledge Keeper, singer and drummer, to introduce the power of storytelling in our classrooms. Adrian will be returning on Dec. 4 and 5 to work with each classroom to continue this learning with the students.
are still accepting food bank donations on Monday the 18th (last day) for the Veteran’s Food bank. Your support is appreciated!
Important dates:
Nov. 18 – Conference bookings go live at 4:00pm
Nov. 28 and 29 – Student Conferences
We are still accepting food bank donations on Monday the 18th (last day) for the Veteran’s Food bank. Your support is appreciated!
From CJPPA
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, Nov 18th 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
Fun Lunch: Today (Nov 15th) is the final day to order NoodleBox for Fun Lunch on Wednesday, Nov 20th. Register your student and order before midnight at healthyhunger.ca. Please contact Jen & Britni at funlunch@cjppa.ca with any questions or to make arrangements for absent students.
Fun Snack: Exciting news—Fun Snack is back! We’ve scheduled a snack event for students just before the winter break, with the same ordering deadline as Fun Lunch: Dec 13th. Please note the delivery dates: Kindergarten students will receive their popcorn on Dec 19th, as not all kindergarten classes are in school on Friday. All kindergarten classes are invited to participate! Grades 1-6 will have their snack delivered on Dec 20th. To order, simply visit www.healthyhunger.ca, just as you do for Fun Lunch.
Home Reading Book Exchange: CJPs Grade 1/2 and 2/3 classes are looking for volunteers to assist with their weekly Home Reading Book Exchange. Volunteers will help students return and select new books, supporting their love of reading and literacy development. Additionally, there may be opportunities to assist students one-on-one with the Binder Time Literacy Program during downtime, providing extra support for those who need it. A volunteer schedule will be provided. Your help will make a big impact on students' reading progress!
November Staff Appreciation Potluck: Help us to show our appreciation for our amazing staff during Student Conferences on Nov 28th by contributing to our Soup and Sandwich Staff Appreciation Potluck. There are many ways to contribute; bring an ingredient, cook a dish, volunteer or donate! Please feel free to contact spiritwear@cjppa.ca with any questions.
Scholastic Book Fair: Only 10 days till the Scholastic Book Fair returns to CJP the week of Nov 25th to 29th. Watch for the flyer in your students backpack this coming week. Families are invited to come to the library to browse and shop the sale during the learning conferences. Visit our webpage to sign up for volunteer shifts.
Sign up here for all of the above Volunteer Opportunities
Created By Kids Art Fundraiser - CJP you really love your art! We are so pleased to see that so many were able to support this creative fundraiser. Watch for details on the delivery of your orders very soon. Orders are planned for arrival by Dec 6th.
CJP Spirit Wear & Swap - 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 rubber bin located by the front office of the school.
Take good care this weekend,
Jana El-Guebaly, Assistant Principal, CJP