To the CJP Community,
As we finish up our second week of school, it’s been great to see how quickly students and staff have settled into the flow of things. Classrooms are alive with learning, friendships are taking shape, and the routines that help our days run smoothly are well in place. There’s a really positive feeling around the school, and I’m excited to see all that the weeks ahead will bring. Thank you to our families for your continued support. It makes such a difference as we start the year together.
Meet the Teacher Night – September 18
We are excited to invite you to our Meet the Teacher Night on Wednesday, September 18, from 5:00–6:30 pm here at CJP. This evening is a wonderful opportunity for families to meet classroom teachers, begin building connections, and open the lines of communication for the year ahead.
With many families to greet, we kindly ask that introductions remain brief during this event. If a more detailed conversation is needed, teachers will be happy to connect at a later time through an individual meeting. To help with flow, please sign up for a general block of time in which you can connect with your child’s teacher in their classroom.
Time slots are available between 5:00 and 6:30 pm; please sign up using your MyCBE account. Booking will open at 4:00 pm today.
Adding to the evening, our fantastic School Council/Parents Association has arranged for a diverse range of food trucks to be available for families to enjoy.
We look forward to seeing you there and starting the year together with strong partnerships between home and school.
Important Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, Sept. 17 – Terry Fox Run [10:00 am/1:30 pm | see Google Classroom for details]
Thursday, Sept. 18 – Meet the Teacher Evening [details above]
Tuesday, Sept. 23 – School Council / Parents Association Mtg. [online] 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Friday, Sept. 26 – Orange Shirt Day
Monday, Sept. 29 – Non-Instruction Day [no school]
Tuesday, Sept. 30 – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation [no school]
From Montessori Alternative Public School Society (MAPSS)
Welcome back to a brand new school year! On behalf of the Montessori Alternative Public School Society (MAPSS), we are so excited to support your children, your schools, and our incredible Montessori community in the year ahead.
Join Us and Get Involved
MAPSS is a volunteer run organization and we are always looking for parents and caregivers who want to get involved. Whether you can help with a single event or join us more regularly, your time and energy make a big difference in supporting our Montessori programs.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email us at here . We would love to hear from you.
Stay Connected
You can stay up to date with MAPSS news, events, and volunteer opportunities by visiting our website www.mapss.ca. The online meeting links for each month are also posted there.
You can also follow us on social media
Instagram: @mapsscalgary
Facebook: MAPSS Calgary
MAPSS Meetings – All Families Welcome
Our meetings are held online on the third Wednesday of every month and everyone is welcome to join from home. Here are the dates for the 2025–2026 school year.
- September 17, 2025
- October 15, 2025
- November 19, 2025
- December 17, 2025
- January 21, 2026
- February 18, 2026
- March 18, 2026
- April 15, 2026
- May 20, 2026
- June 17, 2026
These virtual meetings are a great way to connect with other parents, share ideas, and learn about what MAPSS is working on to support our three Montessori schools, all from the comfort of home.
We are looking forward to a wonderful year of collaboration and community building. Thank you for being part of MAPSS. Your support truly makes a difference.
From CJP School Council / Parents Association
- Coffee and Chat: Thank you to everyone who came out to our Coffee & Chat! It was wonderful meeting new faces and catching up with familiar ones. A big thank-you to our coordinators for organizing this great event!
- Volunteering: Thank you to the volunteers who helped with CJP Picture Day on Thursday. Stay tuned for more opportunities to get involved. Watch our website and social media channels!
- Fun Lunch: Our first Fun Lunch of the year is on Wednesday, September 24 with Subway! All students who stay at CJP for lunch are welcome to participate (Grades 1-6 & Kindergarten Enhancement students). Be sure to register and order before the deadline on Friday, September 19:
- Visit www.HealthyHunger.ca to either log in or create a new parent account;
- Add your student(s) to your account: School: Captain John Palliser, Teacher: "teacher's last name" or "Kindergarten Enhancement";
- Order and pay online
- The Parents Association sponsors lunches for families in need. If you’re able, please consider sponsoring a lunch or snack. If there are surplus funds, they may be used to support families in other ways or to provide food for students through the office. Connect with Ms. El-Guebaly if your family would benefit from this.
- For all other Fun Lunch questions and comments please contact our Fun Lunch Coordinators, Jen & Britni, at Here. Volunteer sign up will be available soon at www.cjppa.ca/volunteer
- CJP Spirit Wear Swap: Have CJP items your family has outgrown? Donate them to our Second Hand Swap! A bin is located by the front office, and items are available by donation. Don’t miss our 2nd annual Spirit Wear Swap on Meet the Teacher Night. Gently used items will be available, with donations to CJP PA in lieu of payment.
- CJP Meet the Teacher Night: We are pleased to welcome The Spud Mobeel, The Burrito Mexican Food, Viet 2 Go & Grill to the CJP Meet the Teacher Night. These food trucks will be in front of the school on September 18th from 4:30pm-7:30pm. Stop by the CJP Parents Association table to chat with some of our members and learn more about who we are. Opportunities to join the team are still available and we’d love to chat with you about them!
Sincerely,
Oliver Fisher
Principal, Captain John Palliser School