Weekly Update

April 13 to April 17

School Hours:

Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 2:30pm Friday: 8:00am to 12:00pm

School Calendar

Report absences at 403-817-3512 (Option 1) or email copperfield@cbe.ab.ca

 Dear Copperfield Families,

With the arrival of spring, we are beginning to enjoy warmer temperatures. Our classes are excited to observe seasonal changes in our outdoor learning spaces. Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the varying temperatures throughout the day.

 We are also looking forward to welcoming Alien In-Line Skating, which begins next week. This engaging program provides students with the opportunity to develop new skills and enjoy an active sport as the warmer weather approaches.

It has been wonderful to see so many students riding their bikes and scooters to school! Please remind your child to bring a lock and secure their items in the designated racks. Scooter-specific racks are located on the east side of the school. For everyone’s safety, students are asked to walk their bikes and scooters while on school sidewalks and grounds before and after school.

As we begin planning for the upcoming school year, having accurate enrollment numbers is essential. If your child will not be returning to Copperfield School in the fall, please contact us at copperfield@cbe.ab.ca.

Thank you for your continued support.

 Copperfield has heart!

Warm regards,
Colette Pedde                                     Allyson Heggie
Principal                                              Assistant Principal

ARE YOU MOVING?

It is that time of year we are starting the planning for our next school year.  All current Kindergarten to Grade 4 students registered at Copperfield and have not moved out of the area are registered here for the next school year.  Grade 5 students registered at Copperfield and have not moved, are registered at Dr. Martha Cohen.  Registration is based on where the student lives.  We are near capacity therefore if you have moved or are moving out of Copperfield and haven’t already informed us, you will need to email copperfield@cbe.ab.ca to let us know.  We will give you the next steps. For a smooth transition for your child, we recommend emailing the school as soon as you are aware you are moving.

PICTURE DAY

Individual Spring Pictures will be taken on April 15. There will be no retakes.

Proofs will be sent home in the next several weeks. They are optional to purchase and we recommend purchasing through their online portal for your best options.

 TRICKSTER RESIDENCY

A HUGE thank you to our wonderful School Council for generously sponsoring our upcoming Trickster Drama Residency with the Trickster Theatre!

During this exciting residency, each class will work daily with a Trickster artist to explore drama, storytelling, and the use of props. Students will collaborate to create a short skit, which they will proudly perform at the end of the week.

A volunteer sign-up will be shared by Trickster Theatre for parents/guardians who are approved to volunteer at our school. We encourage anyone interested to watch for this opportunity to be part of this creative experience.

 Week 1: May 11–14

• Participating classes: K Ly PM, Chan, 1 Graham, 1 Nishimura, 1 Woolnough, 2 Merkl, 2 Taylor, 3 Price, 3 Williams, 3 Molsberry, 4 Dekoning, 4 Oakes, 4 Smith, 5 Ellis, and 5 Robinson
• Performance: Thursday, May 14 at 1:00 pm

Week 2: May 19–22

• Participating classes: K Ly AM, K Norrie AM, 1 Bredahl, 1 Wilson, 2 Andrews, 2 Chernoff, 2 Dmowski, 3 Moravec, 3 Armstrong, 4 Burt, 5 Barr, and 5 MacQueen
• Performance: Friday, May 22 at 1:00 pm

We look forward to seeing our students shine on stage!

 WAIVERS

No child is ever denied access to an education in The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) because of an inability to pay. If you cannot afford the fees, there are several ways to qualify for a central fee waiver.

 Waiver applications for the current school year are found online through your MyCBE account and are available from the start of the school year until June 30.

 More information can be found on the Fee’s and Waivers page.

 DOGS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

We would like to remind you that the City of Calgary dog bylaw states that no dog can be in or on school grounds, playgrounds, or sports fields. Thank you for being mindful of this bylaw.  

SCHOOL COUNCIL

This is the link to the School Council page on the school website that has the meeting agendas and minutes https://copperfield.cbe.ab.ca/school-council . The next School Council meeting will be on April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm. We would love for you to join. If you have questions, email us at copperfieldschoolcouncil@gmail.com  If you would like to join us online, click here for the link.

 FUNDRAISING ASSOCIATION

The next Fundraising meeting will take place immediately following the School Council meeting on April 15, 2026.

 ONGOING FUNDRAISERS

There are many ways you can contribute to the school's fundraising through everyday initiatives. Check out the list of ongoing initiatives here:

 HEALTHY HUNGER – Fun Lunch - Students can order one Fun Lunch (Grade 1 to 5) and one Fun Snack (all students) each month. Our next Fun Lunch will be on May 7 and the next Fun Snack will be on April 16. To order, visit www.healthyhunger.ca and create your account. Orders must be placed 5 days prior to the delivery date.

 SKIP THE DEPOT - You can donate the proceeds from your empty bottles and cans to our school - NO CONTACT REQUIRED! Simply click the link below to sign up for pickups, set your bottles out the morning of pickup and away they go! All proceeds are given back to the school. Use the link to sign up: https://app.skipthedepot.com/copperfieldschool

 COBS - like fresh baked goods?! When shopping at Cobs, let them know you are with Copperfield School, and they will donate a portion of your purchase to the school!