WEEKLY UPDATE

For the Week of May 2 to May 8

Office Hours:  Monday to Thursday 8:00AM to 3:45PM

Friday: 8:00AM-12:30PM

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Update

We look forward to another great week of learning at Copperfield School. Thank you to all members of our school council for their on-going dedication and support of our students at Copperfield School. School council occurs every month on the third Wednesday at 6:30pm and is a great way for members of our community to learn about school happenings and events. As well, thank you to all of our families for your participation and volunteer support of the fundraising opportunities, field trips, fun lunches and snack days being offered. Together we are all making Copperfield a great place to learn and to be. Our Gr 3 – 6 students are currently participating in Inline skating and learning alongside instructors from Alien Inline Skating. It is great to see everyone persevering and trying their best to learn new skills. With the gym space in use, all other classes will be participating in outdoor Phys Ed, so students are reminded to dress in layers to be able to participate comfortably while outdoors.

As well, the month of May sees many of our classrooms going on field trips and we appreciate all members of our learning community who support these student opportunities. This is a good time to remind families to please review your MyCBE Account for any outstanding field trip fees, and to ensure that all required student forms are completed and returned.

Copperfield has heart!  

Sincerely,

Mike Magowan

Grade 3 Project Update - Wilder Institute | Burrowing Owl Conservation Project

Thank you to all of you at Copperfield, who helped support the burrowing owl fundraiser. Together, we raised over $1700 that will be donated to the Wilder Institute “Head-Starting Program”.

The winning class that will play dodgeball vs. Copperfield Staff is Ms. Reilly's class.  Congratulations! 

Once we have had a chance to coordinate a day and a time to play, we will share it with the winning class. Good luck Ms. Reilly's class, the teachers and staff have been practicing!

Dr. Martha Cohen Celebration of Learning and Open House

On May 2 from 6:00 to 7:30 Dr. Martha Cohen will have an open house for new, incoming families. During the evening the school will be open for exploration. All teachers will be present to answer questions about the school and the various programs offerred. Please join us for an opportunity to see Dr. Martha Cohen School.

Hats on! For Mental Health – A Call to be Kind

We all have the capacity to be compassionate, and we know that doing so can make an enormous difference. This year’s Mental Health Week is centered on the healing power of compassion. We emphasize that kindness is equally intrinsic to our humanity. Every year the Canadian Mental Health Association dedicates a week in May to raise the awareness of Mental Health. Join us from May 6 to 12, 2024 to explore how compassion connects us all.

Hats On! for Mental Health Day will take place on May 8. Albertans and Copperfield students are invited to wear a hat to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health. Participating schools will encourage students and teachers to build understanding by wearing hats to school and show their capacity to be compassionate.

Principal Vacancy – Input opportunity for families

The Copperfield Principal vacancy will be posted the first week in May with a successful candidate announced before the end of the school year. The Calgary Board of Education welcomes input from parents, students and staff regarding the programming and leadership attributes you value. Your input will be used in the selection process and shared with the new principal for Copperfield School to inform their entry plan into the school. You can provide input at: 

Copperfield School Principal Survey

The online survey will be available until 10:00 PM, May 3, 2024.

Yearbook

Order your yearbook for the 2023/2024 school year now! Orders can be place on your MyCBE account by selecting optional fee. Please check your history to see if you have already purchased one.  Yearbooks will be delivered in September.

School Council

The next School Council meeting is May 22 at 6:30pm. We'd love for you to join. Meetings are full of useful information about the school, upcoming events, budget, and spending. Meetings will be in person, at the school, and all are welcome to attend. Babysitting will not be provided.

Curious what school councils do? Click for HERE more information:

Have any questions? Email us at copperfieldschoolcouncil@gmail.com

Fundraising Association

The next Fundraising meeting will take place immediately following the School Council meeting on May 22. Meetings will be in person at the school and babysitting will not be provided.

Curious how we spend money raised? Join us at the meeting to find out where the funds are allocated!

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

Students have the option to order a treat snack and lunch once per month. The next Fun Snack is Kernels on May 15 and Fun Lunch is McDonalds on June 5. Orders must be placed 6 days in advance and can be placed by creating an account or signing into your existing Healthy Hunger account and adding your student. Parent volunteers are what make these events so successful, and we would love to have anyone that is interested in volunteering and has their volunteer paperwork and CBE clearance come join us. Volunteer sign up for these events can be done here.

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!