Weekly Update

March 17 to March 21

Office Hours:

Monday to Thursday 8:00 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. Friday 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

Report attendance at 403-817-3512 option 1 or email copperfield@cbe.ab.ca

 School Calendar can be found here

Dear Copperfield Families,

We had another wonderful week of learning at Copperfield School! While the Copperfield Read-a-Thon is coming to a close, students still have a few more days to log their reading minutes. Over the past week, we’ve had the privilege of welcoming several amazing guest readers, including the CBE Chief Superintendent of Schools, a CBE Director, a CBE Strategist, two City Police Officers, YYC Princesses, members of the Calgary Wranglers, a member of the Highlanders Infantry Reserve, a mental health coordinator, as well as officials from the Calgary Zoo, just to name a few. Be sure to ask your child about which guest readers have visited their classroom!

We encourage all students to continue reading at home, not only to foster their love of reading but also to increase their chances of winning exciting prizes provided by the Copperfield School Council and Fundraising Society.

Thank you for your ongoing support, and let’s keep those reading minutes coming!

March School Conferences

Due to the current labour action, our parent/teacher conferences will be online only. Conferences will be held on March 20 and 21, 2025.

Thursday March 20, 2025

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

4pm - 8pm Grades 1-5

Friday March 21, 2025 – No School for students

8am – 12pm Kindergarten (Mrs. Ly’s 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 and 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 and guardians will book their 15-minute conference time on-line using their MyCBE/PowerSchool Account.

The CBE conference booking site opened to families to book conferences on Thursday, March 13 at 6:00pm. Once the conference is booked, parents and guardians should receive an email confirming the scheduled interview time. Please contact the school if you are having any difficulties with bookings.

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. 

Please click here to complete the survey: Copperfield School Planning and Engagement Survey  The survey is open until March 31, 2025.

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.

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

Copperfield has heart!  

Warm regards,
Colette Pedde
Principal, Copperfield School

YEARBOOKS

Yearbooks are now on sale for $25. Please check your history to see if you have already purchased one. To order a yearbook, follow these steps:

Log into your MyCBE account

1. Select Fees, Waivers and Service Registrations
2. Click on optional fees
3. Add yearbook to cart
4. Select payment

LOST AND FOUND

The lost and found is overflowing. Please have your student check for any lost items. Lost and Found will be donated to a local charity at noon, March 21.

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.

SCHOOL COUNCIL

The February meeting minutes have been posted. 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. The next meeting will be on April 23

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

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

FUNDRAISING ASSOCIATION

The February meeting minutes have been posted. Curious how we spend money raised? Join us at the meeting to find out where the funds are allocated! Join us on April 23 for the next meeting.

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 – The next fun lunch and fun snack will be in April.  To order, visit www.healthyhunger.ca and create your account. Orders must be placed 5 days prior to the delivery date.

Fun lunches and Snack days are not possible without the help of volunteers. If you have your CBE clearance and annual volunteer registration, we would love your help. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449A5AB2DA7FF2-51323029-healthy?useFullSite=true#/

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!