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February 2024 CPE Newsletter

Feb 16, 2024
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Mission Statement: The Columbia Park Elementary community supports the development of our students as life-long, independent learners and responsible citizens, who value diversity and defend human rights in all environments

R.A.I.S.E. “Respect all individuals, self and the environment”

Principal’s Message:     

Exciting news from CPE! There are many fantastic learning opportunities and activities taking place at our school. This month, Grade 1 students will start their skating lessons, Grade 3 students will begin skiing and snowboarding, and Grade 7 students will kick off their curling program.

Our extra-curricular Basketball program is going strong, with students showcasing great sportsmanship and teamwork both on and off the court as they play against other schools. On Monday afternoons, our younger students are participating in Primary Explorations. They’re exploring various subjects such as coding, outdoor activities like snowshoeing in the forestry trails, and even learning how to be a scientist and build structures. This program is not only a wonderful learning experience for our K-3 students but also allows Grade 3 students to demonstrate leadership with the younger ones.

We’re also thrilled about our students’ involvement in the Battle of the Books, scheduled for March 5th, as well as upcoming events like spirit days, Pink Shirt Day, and a Valentine’s day dance organized by the Grade 7 students.

CPE is a diverse and wonderful community of learners, and we aim to carry the spirit of kindness and friendship into the month of February. A big thank you to our staff, parents, and students for creating an engaging and supportive learning environment at CPE!

Tammy Tomm, Principal, Columbia Park Elementary School                      

Winter Carnival-Fri. Feb 9th 5-8pm 

Our CPE PAC Winter Carnival is back and it’s only a few days away!  It takes an awful lot of parent help to have an awful lot of fun at our carnival, so parents please ensure that you’ve volunteered your time to help at the carnival. Sign up for a shift on the sheet that already went home or reach out to the CPE PAC on Facebook and they’ll be happy to sign you up. Cakes, cakes, cakes! One of the most popular activities at the Carnival is our Musical Cakes that requires you to donate a cake!  Please fill out, and send in your cake donation form ASAP!

Sports of all Sorts!

Gr 1’s will be Skating at the Revelstoke Forum on Feb 6, 13, & 20
Gr 3’s will be Ski/snowboarding at Revelstoke Mountain Resort on Feb 7, 14, & 22
Gr 7’s will be curling at the Revelstoke Curling Rink on Feb 7 & 14

We are grateful to School District 19 for supporting this very special opportunity for all students to experience the great outdoors of Revelstoke.

Kindergarten Registration Continues

That’s right, we’re already preparing for our Kindergarten students for the 2024-2025 school year!  If you have a child or know of someone with a child born in 2019, you are encouraged to register your child for Kindergarten. If you have any questions about Kindergarten Registration, please contact the school.  We look forward to welcoming your son/daughter to Columbia Park Elementary this September!

Basketball Gr 6/7

Basketball for CPE grade 6 & 7 students has started.
Thank you to Mr. Mackenzie, Ms. Kerluck for coaching this activity. Practices and games continue with a wrap up tournament at RSS on Feb 22

Game schedule:
Feb 1               AHE@CPE (girls)       AHE@BVE (boys)
Feb 8               BVE @ CPE (girls)     CPE@AHE (boys)
Feb 15             CPE@AHE (girls)       CPE @ BVE (boy)

Feb 22             FINAL Tourney @ RSS

Battle of the Books – March 5th

Battle team practices are at lunch time for the month of February.  Students must attend practices to be on a team. See Mrs. Tompkins if you have any questions.  Revelstoke Battle of the Books will take place on March 5th @ AHE.

(SAS) After School Cross Country Skiing Activity

Students in Grade 4-7 have the opportunity to participate in the after school Nordic Skiing at Mt. MacPherson XC ski trails.  These are informal, fun sessions and not lessons.  All equipment and passes are provided free in partnership with the Nordic Ski Club. Transportation will be by school bus and the program will run from 2:35 to 4:30 pm.  Thank you to Ms. Holmes for sponsoring this activity which will run Feb 1, 8, 15, & 22.  Permission forms are available from the office.

Spirit Day – Feb 14th

Our next Spirit Day is on Wed Feb 14th it will be Red/White/Pink Day!

Family Day Monday Feb 19th

In BC the third Monday in February is recognized as Family Day, no school on this day

  • Kindergarten Registration………..Jan 29-Feb 2
  • PAC Winter Carnival……………….Feb 9
  • PAC Meeting………………………….Feb 13
  • Strong Start #2 @ CPE……………Feb 13
  • PRO D Day – No School………….Feb 16
  • Family Day – STAT Holiday……..Feb 19
  • CPE Free Hot Lunch………………Feb 20
  • Purdy’s Order due………………….Feb 23
  • Pink Shirt Day………………………..Feb 28
  • Battle of the Books @ AHE……..March 5
  • Ready Set Learn @ BVE…………March 6
  • Spring Break…………………………March 16 to April 1

Purdy’s Easter Chocolate Due by Feb 23rd

Easter 2024 Spring Campaign – Purdy’s order forms will be handed out to students this week. Place and pay for orders by Feb 23rd.  Orders will be ready for pick up on or just before March 13th.  Thank you to the PAC for all their hard work with fundraisers, so the students at CPE can benefit with books, crafts, hot lunches, gym equipment and so much more. We are grateful.

Pink Shirt Day – Feb 28th

Join CPE by wearing Pink.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next PAC Meeting

Tuesday, Feb 13th 6:30pm

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