Dear CJP Families,

Dear CJP Families,

We are almost at the end of October – the times flies so fast! This week the final groups entered into their Robotics residency: Ms. Friesen’s and Ms. Anderson’s Kindergarten classes, Ms. Monteith’s and Ms. Harvey’s 3/4 classes and Ms. Pretty’s 5/6 class. The learning has truly been incredible, and we will be showcasing student Robotics learning during our student learning conferences on Nov. 28 and 29, 2024. Again, a HUGE thank you to both our Parent Association and TC Energy for funding the robots and this residency! We also appreciate all of the parents who have volunteered to help this go smoothly.

Next week:

• Picture retakes on Tuesday, Oct 29/24

Winter Hamper Support for Families:

As we enter the beginning of the holiday season we are aware that there can be additional pressures put on families. I am currently compiling a list of families who feel they would benefit from a winter hamper, delivered mid December.  If you feel this could be of assistance please contact me at jaelguebaly@cbe.ab.ca by Thursday Oct 31/24.  Thank you.

Are you interested in a weekly connection with students?

 We are looking for volunteers who are willing to make a weekly commitment of an hour a week to support student learning, primarily through building a positive connection with our students. Seeing the same students (3 per hour) for 6-8 weeks at a time has such a positive impact on our kids! If you are interested in something like this please contact me at jaelguebaly@cbe.ab.ca

From CJPPA

Work Bee - Helper Bees Needed!

The PA Work Bee has been designed to support our school community without adding pressure on individual teachers or disrupting classroom routines, while also providing volunteers with flexible time options. If you’d like to assist the CJP Faculty with tasks that benefit student learning and connect with fellow parents and guardians, please consider joining our monthly Volunteer Work Bee. We work together as a team, with both morning and afternoon shifts available for your convenience.

Robotics Residency - CJP Volunteers Rock!

As we approach our final week of our Robotic Residency, the SC/PA want to express our gratitude for the incredible support given. If you’re still interested in this opportunity, please sign up—there are a few spots left. Thank you for considering this chance to make a positive impact!

Please note: Volunteers must have a current CBE Security Clearance​​​​​​​

To sign up visit, Volunteer Opportunities 

Ongoing Fundraisers: Help us reach our fundraising goals through these great ongoing opportunities!

• Benevity: If your employer uses Benevity, you might be able to earn donations by volunteering or through matching gift programs.
• Mabel’s Labels: Purchase personalized name tags from their website and select "Captain John Palliser" under ‘Support a Fundraiser.’ 20% of your purchase will go towards supporting us.
• Skip the Depot: Have your bottles, electronics, or clothing picked up, and donate the proceeds back to us using the promo code CJPPA.
• FlipGive: Shop online using our group code QFXNNK, and a percentage of your purchases will be donated back to CJP PA.

For more details and links, visit our website at www.cjppa.ca/fundraising.

Fun Lunch: The next fun lunch is Wednesday, November 20, 2024 with NoodleBox, Deadline to order will be November 15, 2024. 

School Council and Parents Association AGM Meeting: Thank you to everyone who attended our SC/PA meeting! It was wonderful to see our community come together to share updates and engage in conversations. Mark your calendars—our next online meeting is scheduled for November 26, 2024. We look forward to seeing you there!

Stay connected with us! Visit our website, join our private Facebook group, follow us on Instagram, and attend our (almost) monthly online meetings.

Sincerely,

Jana El-Guebaly

Assistant Principal

Captain John Palliser School