WEEKLY UPDATE

For the Week of March 7 to March 13, 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 upcoming spring equinox, on March 20, will indicate the beginning of a new season. Motoyi (spring in Blackfoot) is a time of renewal and new beginnings. After a season of rest, the land comes to life with new growth, movement, and sounds.  This also serves as a reminder that Sunday March 10, 2024 Daylight Saving Time is observed and Albertans will move their clocks ahead one hour.

The constant melting and freezing cycles observed during the spring can create hazardous conditions around storm ponds in our community. We know storm ponds play an important role, and unlike a normal pond, water levels are constantly changing which creates unstable air gaps between the ice and water. Plus, water in these ponds contains sediment and contaminants, which weaken the ice. That’s why it’s not safe to skate, walk or play on storm ponds. As classrooms engage in community walks, pond safety continues to be part of our classroom reminders and discussions prior to these excursions. I encourage families to review safety precautions as the spring weather approaches.

Grade 1-5 School Conferences will be held on March 21 from 4pm-8pm and March 22 from 8am-12pm. Kindergarten School Conferences will be held on March 21 from 8am-8pm (no school for kindergarten students) and March 22 from 8am-12pm. School Conferences will be available for Parents/Guardians to book online using their MyCBE Account beginning March 14, 2024 at 6:00pm.  

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.

 Alien Inline Skating

As part of our physical education program we have booked Alien Inline Skating. Students in Kindergarten to Grade 2 will be skating from March 18 to 21 and again April 2 to April 5. Acknowledgement of Risk forms have been sent home via email. Please return by March 13.

Grade 3 to Grade 5 will be skating from April 22 to May 2. Acknowledgement of Risk forms will be sent home the beginning of April.

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!

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!