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March 2024 CPE Newsletter

Mar 05, 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       

March brings us an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of this school year and look forward to more engaging opportunities for learning, growth and fun! Last week, we celebrated Pink Shirt Day, emphasizing kindness and inclusion. Our Grade 4 students shared their heartfelt poems during assembly, and we ended the day off with a shared buddy activity.

The teachers have been creating engaging learning experiences for their students, who, in turn, have been equally dedicated to their learning both in and outside the classroom.  As we come close to the end of the second term, it is important for families to check in with their child and their progress. Second term learning updates will be sent home on March 13th.  Take the time to review these updates with your child and discuss their strengths and areas for growth.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact their teacher before the break.

We have many exciting events planned for this month, including winter sports day, spirit day, Battle of the Books and a free hot lunch! Spring Break is not far away which begins on March 16th, with our return to school on April 2nd. Enjoy this time to relax, unwind and spend time together.

Thank you for all your continued support of our school and our students, CPE is a remarkable community of learners.

Tammy Tomm
Principal, CPE

Battle of the Books

Students in Grades 3 – 7 have been busy reading the ten titles in each age category in preparation for the District Battle of the Books event on March 5th at Arrow Heights. The top teams will also have the opportunity to travel to Vernon to compete in the inter-District Battle in April. Thank you to Mrs. Tompkins for organizing and supporting our battle teams!

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year is ongoing. If you have a child or you know of someone with a child born in 2019, you are encouraged to register online or in person. If you have any questions about Kindergarten registration, please contact the school.

Smashball/Volleyball

Grade 6 & 7’s will begin on Tuesday, February 27th and will run until April 25th.

  • Practice on Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 pm @ CPE
  • Practice on Thursdays 3:15-4:45 pm @ RSS

Permission slips and schedules are available from the office. Thank you to Ms. Dodds and Mr. Mackenzie for coaching!


Purdy’s Easter Chocolate

Easter 2024 Spring Campaign – Purdy’s orders will be ready for pick up n 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.

CPE Free Hot Lunch – March 15th

Pasta with tomato and ground beef or tomato and veggie! Bring a fork and a container with a lid. CPE students love the hot lunch and it is provided by Community Kitchen at no charge.

Communicating Student Learning

The second Learning Update will be coming home on March 13th. If you have any questions about your child’s progress please reach out to your child’s teacher. Student -led conferences are an opportunity for students to take an active role in leading the discussion about their learning progress, reflecting on their work and setting goals. It’s a chance for families to visit the classroom, see what their child has been learning, and engage in these discussions. Please note that on these conference days April 17th & 18th we’ll have early dismissal at 12:30 pm.

CPE PAC

If you are interested in joining the Parent Advisory Council(PAC), every parent or guardian of a CPE student can be a part of the PAC. The PAC meets monthly, on the second Tuesday of each month, at 6:30 in the CPE Library. The next meetings are March 12th and April 9th.

Fundraisers for Gr 7 trip to Sunnybrae

The PAC has organized two fundraisers to help support the Grade 7’s trip to Sunnybrae Camp in May.

Make It Sow – entry code is: CPES_2024 – Order online until March 6 http://makeitsow.com/shop/#code-submission

Coffee Fundraiser – Order online until April 5th https://globalcoffeefundraising.ca/cpe/

Parent and Student Survey

In March/April the BC Student Learning Survey will be administered to students in grades 4 and 7, and their parents/guardians/caregivers. We encourage parents/guardians/caregivers to participate in this survey, as the results are important in identifying and celebrating current strengths, as well as determining where the school needs to focus improvement. The parent surveys contain standard questions for the Province – in addition, questions from the school and/or district that focus on local conditions or issues may be included. The parent survey can be completed electronically and can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sat_survey. Thanks, parents, for jumping online to complete this survey.

  • Battle of the Books @ AHE………………..Mar 5
  • Ready Set Learn @ BVE…………………..Mar 6
  • Assembly at 8:45 am………………………..Mar 8
  • GR 7 Make-It -Sow fundraiser due in…..Mar 6
  • PAC Meeting……………………………………Mar 12
  • Progress Reports Home……………………Mar 13
  • CPE Free Hot Lunch…………………………Mar 15
  • Crazy Hair Day…………………………………Mar 15
  • Spring Break……………………………………March 16 to April 1

  • Crazy Hair or Hat Day…………..Mar 15
  • Backwards, Inside Out………….Apr 19
  • Star Wars, Book, Movie Game Character Day….May 2
  • Parent, Career Day………………May 24
  • Decades Day………………………June 14

Next PAC Meeting

Tuesday March 12th 6:30 pm

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