Bobcat Bulletin - FAMILY EDITION
Level Up Bobcats! Game On!
SEPTEMBER 8TH -12TH
Principal's Message
Bobcat families,
What a joyful week! Thank you for the incredible turnout and support for our 3rd Annual Games with Grandparents days. Seeing grandparents, grand-friends, and families laughing, cheering, and playing alongside our students made our campus shine. Huge shout-out to our teachers, RTI staff, rotation staff, Counselor, Social Worker, Academic Trainer, and front office crew for making three fun-filled days run so smoothly. We’re grateful to every family who rearranged schedules to be here—you made lasting memories for our kids!
Week 5 Highlights & Reminders
Learning Routines: We’re deep into strong classroom routines and grade-level goals. Ask your child what they’re reading and the math skill they practiced this week.
Attendance Matters: Every day counts. Please aim for on-time arrivals so students don’t miss morning learning time.
Clubs & Campus Events: Keep an eye on your inbox and our social pages—more information about student clubs and upcoming events is on the way.
Stay Connected: Be sure your contact info is up to date in Skyward so you don’t miss campus updates and reminders.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for modeling the spirit of community that makes Copperfield special. Let’s keep the momentum going into Week 5—#LevelUpBobcats!
Warmly,
Amber Gonzales
Principal, Copperfield Elementary School
Let's Tackle Tardies Together!
Parents, we need your help! Lately, we’ve seen an increase in students arriving late. Remember, the school day starts at 7:30 AM sharp. When students arrive late, they miss important morning routines and instructional time, which can impact their learning, attendance record, and confidence in the classroom.
If your child arrives after 7:30, you must park in a designated spot, walk them up to the front office, and sign them in. For safety reasons, please do not drop students off in the parking lot to walk in alone.
Thank you for partnering with us to make sure our Bobcats start the day on time, ready to learn!
Automated Attendance & Tardy Notifications
Families, please remember that anytime your child is marked tardy or absent, an automatic call is generated and sent to you. You can view your child’s attendance record in Skyward to check whether the entry was for a tardy or an absence.
A tardy occurs if your child arrives after 7:30 a.m.
An absence occurs if your child arrives after 9:30 a.m.
If you believe there was an error, please reach out directly to your child’s teacher for clarification.
Thank you for helping us ensure accurate attendance records and consistent on-time learning for all students!
School Forms Ready for Completion - Due ASAP
Dear Parents and Guardians,
NEW School Forms are now ready in the Skyward Family Access. These forms were not a part of your initial enrollment. It is imperative that all forms are submitted no later ASAP to ensure your child’s records are updated and services are not delayed.
To complete the process, please log in to your Skyward Family Access Portal and select 25/26 School Forms (see photo below).
We appreciate your immediate attention to this matter. Completing these forms ensures that our campus has accurate information to best support your child.
If you have questions or need assistance accessing Skyward, please contact the front office.
Thank you for your cooperation and support!
New JISD Communication App Step by Step Guide
📲 JISD Families — Stay Connected!
THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT- YOU MUST DOWNLOAD THIS APP FIRST
STEP 1: Download the app today:
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/judson-isd/id6748925972 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?
id=com.apptegy.judsonisd&hl=en_US
ONCE YOU HAVE THE APP DOWNLOADED THEN FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
🔐 Login Checklist for Rooms:
1️⃣ Open the Judson ISD App
2️⃣ Tap the Rooms icon at the bottom
3️⃣ Click “Continue to Sign In”
4️⃣ Enter the email or phone number linked to your Skyward account
5️⃣ Check your email or text for a verification code
6️⃣ Enter the code to complete login
💬 During the first week of school, your child will be added to their class roster so you can start messaging teachers!
📚 Need help? Visit the Rooms Help Center: https://edurooms.stonly.com/kb/en/ or email JISDwebmaster@judsonisd.org.
Contacting Teachers & Staff
We value open communication and want to ensure you can easily connect with our teachers and staff whenever needed. The best way to reach us is through email. Below you’ll find the list of staff email addresses for quick reference.
Please remember that teachers are focused on instruction during the school day. If you send an email, they will respond as soon as possible—usually within 24–48 hours. For urgent matters, please call the front office directly.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep communication strong between home and school!
📧 Teacher & Staff Email Directory:
Book Fair Volunteers Needed
Birthday Celebrations
Information from Mrs. Estrada - Counselor
Information from Ms. Perez - Social Worker
👕 PTO Spirit Wear Sale – Deadline September 19th
Show your Copperfield Bobcat pride with our PTO-sponsored spirit shirts and hoodies!
T-Shirts: $10
Hoodies: $25
Order Deadline: Thursday, September 19th
You can pay with cash, check, Venmo, or CashApp – but don’t forget:
✅ Include your child’s name, grade, teacher, item(s), and sizes when paying electronically so we can process your order correctly!
Let’s all gear up and show our Bobcat spirit! 🐾💙
Attendance
If your child is absent, please send a note upon your child's return. This will ensure your child does not have unexcused absences.
You can email absence notes to rmontez@judsonisd,org
Here are some helpful tips with excused and unexcused reasons for absences.
INFORMATION FROM MRS. POTOCKI - LIBRARIAN
INFORMATION FROM MRS. STREZISHAR - ART TEACHER
DRESS CODE HIGHLIGHTS
● Pajamas and bedroom slippers are not allowed to be worn except for designated
activities approved by the campus principal. Hair coverings designed for night wear or
hair prep are not allowed to be worn during the instructional day. Blankets and pillows
are not to be brought to school.
● Skirts and shorts must always be knee-length. Holes in jeans exposing flesh above the
mid-thigh are prohibited.
● Tops may be sleeveless. However, the top must cover the strap of the undergarment
and at no time may any part of a student's midriff or chest be exposed.
● All clothing must cover the chest, back, torso, stomach, midriff, and lower extremities
from armpit to armpit to mid-thigh. Undergarments must be worn, and clothing must
cover all undergarments. No underwear or undergarments may be visible at any time.
Clothing may not be see-through.
● Attire and/or grooming depicting or advocating violence, weapons, criminal activity,
speech, or clothing that could be considered dangerous or that could be used as a
weapon are prohibited. Campus administration will make this decision.
September 8th - Lockdown Drill
September 9th - ☕ Coffee & Conversations
September 15th -Lunch with students!
September 23rd - Fall Pictures for Students
📸 Save the Date – Fall Pictures
Individual fall pictures will be taken on Tuesday, September 23. More information will be sent out as the date gets closer.
September 23rd & 24th - Open House & Title 1 Night & Book Fair
September 29th - Student Holiday
September 29th - Peter Piper Night
📸 Meet Our Copperfield Crew!
We’re excited to start introducing you to the amazing staff who make Copperfield such a special place for our Bobcats. Our staff is passionate, dedicated, and ready to help every student Level Up this year. 💙
Campus Police Officer
Social Worker & Counselor
Leadership Team
Cafeteria Crew
Custodial Crew
Nurses
Office Staff
Meet our new GT Teacher
Hi! My name is Mr. Ramirez, and I’m the new Gifted and Talented teacher here at Copperfield Elementary. I grew up on the southside of San Antonio. I have a master's degree in Elementary Education from UIW. I love helping students learn through fun activities and projects, stories, and logic puzzles. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy photography, exploring nature, and spending time with my family. I’m excited for a great year of learning and adventure with all of you!
jramirez@judsonisd.org
2025 -2026 District Calendar
Upcoming Events Around Judson ISD
September: Campus Safety Awareness, Suicide Prevention, and National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 8-14: National Arts in Education
September 11: Patriot Day
September 15 - Oct 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 18: Regular School Board meeting
September 23: Education Technology Day
September 26: Human Resources Professional Day
September 26: National Teacher's Assistant Day
October: National Principal Month, Family and Community Engagement Month, Breast Cancer Awareness, School Safety Awareness Month, National Book Month, German American Heritage Month, Bullying Prevention Month, Dyslexia Awareness Month, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Mental Illness Awareness Month, and National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 - Oct 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
October 2: School Custodian Appreciation Day
October 5: World Teacher Day/ Texas Teachers Day
October 6: National Academic and Instructional Coach's Day
October 6: Last day to register to for the November 2025 Election
October 8: Wear Red for Dyslexia Day
October 10-13: Fall Break Holiday
October 13 : Indigenous Peoples Day
October 13-17: School Lunch Week
October 16: Bullying Prevention Day Unity Day
October 16: Boss's Day
October 16: Regular School Board Meeting
October 19-25: Friends of Libraries Week
October 20-24: National School Bus Safety Week
October 23-31 : Red Ribbon Week
October 31 : Halloween