WEEKLY UPDATE 

For the Week of March 14 to March 20, 2024

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. The Copperfield Read-a-Thon is coming to an end, however, students still have a few more days to count those reading minutes. We continue to welcome many amazing guest readers into our building, including a CBE Director, CBE Strategists, City Police Officer, and Fire Fighter, YYC Princesses, Calgary Wranglers, a member of the Highlanders Infantry Reserve, Calgary Library and Zoo officials to name a few.  Make sure to ask your child which guest readers have visited their classroom space.  Students are encouraged to continue reading at home to further their love of reading and the opportunity to win some amazing prizes provided by the Copperfield School Council and Fundraising Society.

March School Conferences will be held on March 21 and 22, 2024:   

Thursday March 21, 2024 

8am-8pm Kindergarten Conferences (No School for Kindergarten students) 

4pm-8pm Grades 1-5 

Friday March 22, 2024 – No School for students 

8am – 12pm Kindergarten (Mrs. Ly classes only) 

8am – 12pm Grades 1 – 5 

School Conference meetings are a key component of our reporting process to parents/guardians. The January Report Card was an opportunity for parents/guardians to receive graded information about their child in relation to the program of studies at the end of Term 1. The March conference is an opportunity for teachers to share learning progress with families and highlight key next steps in the learning progression for the remainder of Term 2. Parents/guardians will book their 15-minute conference time on-line using their MyCBE/PowerSchool Account. The CBE conference booking site will open to families to begin booking conferences on Thursday March 14 at 6:00pm. Once the conference is booked, Parents/guardians should receive an email confirming the scheduled interview time. Families with multiple children at Copperfield, may want to leave a 15 minute space between your bookings, so that you can get from one conference to the next, to maximize your time. Please contact the school if you are having any difficulties with bookings.

Copperfield has heart!  

Sincerely, 

Mike Magowan

Spring Photos

Lifetouch will be in the school doing individual spring photos on March 14. All students in attendance will be having their pictures taken, retakes will not be provided. 

Copperfield School Budget and Fees Engagement Survey 

We know we make better decisions to support student learning when we build understanding and work together.  That is why we are asking you to share your perspectives about our School Development Plan, school budget and school fees.  

The survey is open February 23 to March 20, 2024. 

I encourage you to Review the School Planning Presentation prior to completing the survey. 

Also, a reminder that our School Development Plan and Report to Parents and Guardians on Fees are accessible through our Copperfield school website, under the About Us – Our School tab 

We encourage you to watch this short video to learn about the planning work schools do to improve and support student learning (This video is also embedded in the survey itself) 

Please click here to complete the survey: Copperfield School Planning and Engagement Survey 

Your input is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspectives.

School Council

The next School Council meeting is April 24 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 April 24. 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!

READ-A-THON

If you wish to have your child included in the top fundraiser draws, you must have forms and donations sent in by March 21.

Cash and cheques may be sent with your child, or a e-transfer is also available. Please send e-transfer to treasurer.csfa@gmail.com with child’s name, grade, and teacher.

 Hope you and your kids are having fun reading lots so far this month and participating in the events around the school. There are only 5 more days to count minutes.

 Top Reader per class will get to be the teacher for a day and Top Reader overall will be Principal for a day. Top Fundraisers per grade will receive a $50 gift card. All students who participate will be entered to win one of 6 $25 gift cards.

This is our annual fundraiser for the school to support literacy and last year we were able to raise over 15K thanks to the amazing community!

If you wish to have your child included in the top fundraiser draws, you must have forms and donations sent in by March 21.

Cash and cheques may be sent with your child, or a e-transfer is also available. Please send e-transfer to treasurer.csfa@gmail.com with child’s name, grade, and teacher.

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 Lunch is Taco Time on April 3, and the next Fun Snack is Popcorn on March 20. 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!