Weekly Update 

June 2 to June 6 

Office Hours:  

Monday to Thursday: 8:00a.m. to 3:45p.m.  Friday 8:00a.m. to 12:30p.m 
 Report attendance at 403-817-3512 option 1 or email copperfield@cbe.ab.ca  

 School Calendar can be found here 

Dear Copperfield Families,  , 

It has been another wonderful week of learning at Copperfield School! This week, our students were delighted by a special presentation from local magician Steve Harmer, featuring his Motivational Magic program. His engaging performance centered on the theme Using Your Superpowers – Kindness and Gratitude! We sincerely thank our dedicated School (Parent) Council for generously funding this inspiring event for our students.  

June is National Indigenous History Month—a meaningful time to recognize and learn about the rich cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. This month, along with National Indigenous Peoples Day, offers an important opportunity to deepen the ongoing work we do year-round through the Indigenous Holistic Education Lifelong Learning Framework. It is a time of sharing, culture, and community.  

To honor this, Copperfield School will be participating in a tipi raising ceremony led by Bruce and Carmel Starlight. Each class will have the chance to learn about the history and significance of the tipi. Additionally, this week, we are reflecting on our current Truth and Reconciliation Commitment to Action as we prepare to renew and strengthen our efforts for the 2025-2026 school year.  

Looking ahead, Copperfield Grade 1-5 students will enjoy a Sports/Activity Day on Friday, June 20. We are seeking many volunteers to help support the various activity stations organized by our staff. Please note that all volunteers must have current Security Clearance with the CBE. For safety and liability reasons, we kindly ask families to arrange alternative care for siblings who do not attend Copperfield School on this day.  

If you are interested in volunteering, email Mr. Parsons, jrparsons@cbe.ab.ca our Physical Education teacher. Kindergarten students will have their own special Activity Day event on Thursday, June 19, featuring activities led by our Grade 4 leadership buddies.  

As we enter the final weeks of the school year, there are still many exciting learning opportunities happening in our classrooms. While summer and after-school activities are approaching and the evenings are warm and bright, it remains important for students to maintain consistent routines and healthy habits. This helps ensure they stay calm, focused, and ready to learn so we can all finish the year strong and successfully.  

Thank you for your ongoing support!  

Copperfield has heart!    

Warm regards,  

Colette Pedde  

Principal, Copperfield School 

Busing and Transportation Registration 

Families are now able to register for school bus service for the 2025-2026 school year. To find out if you are within the busing zone, visit the walk zone/bus zone page and enter your address.   

If you are within the bus zone, registration is now available through your MyCBE account  

Families must register by Sunday, June 22, 2025 for students to be added to routes for the start of the next school year. 

We continue to accept registrations after the deadline; however, students are added to the closest existing bus stop with available space. Processing times for registrations submitted after the June 22 deadline will be delayed. Confirmed routes are posted in late August. For those who register after the June 22 deadline, it may take until mid-October before your child is able to ride the bus. 

Transportation can be cancelled with no financial impact by submitting the cancellation form by Sept. 30, 2025. 

2025-2026 Transportation Service Levels & Proposed Fees 

The proposed fees for transportation service for the 2025-2026 school year are as follows: 

$360/year for those students designated to yellow school bus transportation 

$180/year for one-way kindergarten transportation 

More information can be found on the CBE’s website  

Leaving Early for the Summer

Is your family leaving the school early for summer vacation, before June 26, or are you coming back after the first day of school, Sept 2? If so please complete an extended absence form and email to the school at copperfield@cbe.ab.ca. This ensures all students leave the school with their indoor shoes and any school work that has accumulated over the year. Anything not claimed by June 27 will be recycled.  

Lost and Found 

The lost and found is again overflowing! Ask your student to check to see if they have anything in it! We do try to return items that have names on them, however it is always a good idea to have your child look. All lost and found left unclaimed will be donated noon June 27.

Fees and Waivers  

As a reminder, all fees have been posted to your student’s MyCBE account. If you could please check to make sure all outstanding fees have been paid.   

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. 

SCHOOL COUNCIL and FUNDRAISING ASSOCIATION  

Meeting Agenda’s and Minutes can be found on the School Council and Parent Society websites. The next meeting will be on June 18 at 6:30pm at the school.  

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

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

Healthy Hunger - To order, visit www.healthyhunger.ca. The next Fun Lunch is Canadian Unlimited Pizza on June 5 and Snack day is the Saucy Pretzel on June 19. Orders must be placed 5 days prior to the delivery date.