Bobcat Bulletin - FAMILY EDITION

🐾 Principal Message 🐾

Dear Copperfield Families,

It’s going to be an exciting and meaningful week here at Copperfield, and we can’t wait to celebrate alongside our amazing Bobcat community!

First up—our APEX Fun Run is happening THIS Thursday, May 7th! 🎉
Students will participate during their specials time, and it’s always one of the most fun and energetic events of the year!

This is our ONE and ONLY campus fundraiser, and it directly supports incredible opportunities for our students—from campus events and student experiences to resources that support both classrooms and teachers. We truly appreciate your continued support in helping make these experiences possible for our Bobcats!

👉 Volunteers: We will only be accepting volunteers who sign up to help run the event. If you’re interested, please be sure to complete the sign-up below.⏰ Volunteer sign-up closes Monday, May 5th, so don’t wait!And now… it’s ON! 😎

Our Principal Challenge is officially in full swing! The class with the biggest jump in pledges will win the APEX Principal Gauntlet… and trust me, you don’t want to miss this!

🏁 If they win, I will:

• Ride the APEX scooter through a cloud of COLOR POWDER 🎨
• And finish it all off with a PIE IN THE FACE! 🥧

Let’s just say… our students are VERY motivated, and I’m a little nervous! 😂

We also want to take a moment to recognize something incredibly special—Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week (May 4–8) ❤️

Our Copperfield staff pours their hearts into our students every single day. From early mornings to late afternoons, they go above and beyond to ensure every child is loved, supported, and challenged to grow. This week, we celebrate the dedication, passion, and care that make our campus so special.

We encourage our families to join us in showing appreciation—whether it’s a kind note, a small gesture, or simply a heartfelt “thank you.” It truly means the world to our staff!

Thank you, as always, for your continued support, partnership, and belief in our school. It takes all of us working together to create the incredible environment our Bobcats deserve.

Let’s make it a GREAT week at Copperfield! 🐾💙

With gratitude,

Mrs. Amber Gonzales

🌷 May Calendar of Events 🌷

Dates and times of events are subject to change — please make sure to check weekly for any updates! 💙🐾

📅 Thursday, May 7

🏃 Apex Fun Run Event During Specials

📅 Friday, May 8

🏁 Apex Fun Run Ends

📅 Tuesday, May 12

🎓 Kinder Promotion Ceremony

📅 Thursday, May 14

🏅 1st Grade Awards Ceremony

🌟 GT Showcase 🕔 5:00–6:00 PM

📅 Friday, May 15

🏅 2nd Grade Awards Ceremony

📅 Tuesday, May 19

🏅 3rd Grade Awards Ceremony

📅 Wednesday, May 20

🦕 Dinosaur George – On‑Campus Field Trip (During Specials)

📅 Thursday, May 21

🏅 4th Grade Awards Ceremony

📅 Friday, May 22

🎓 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony & Party

🎉 Pre‑K Bash

📅 Monday, May 25

📘 Staff & Student Holiday

📅 Thursday, May 28

⏰ Last Day of School — Early Release

💚 Mental Health Awareness Month

Hello Copperfield families! May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and our Copperfield Library is here to support our students in every way we can.

We have a wide selection of children’s books that gently explore topics such as sadness, loss, anxiety, worrying, and more. Reading stories about these feelings helps children build understanding, empathy, and confidence while reducing the stigma around mental health.

If you are looking for books on a specific topic or emotion, feel free to reach out. I’m happy to help you find the right resources for your child.

📧 Contact: npotocki@judsonisd.org

🚀 This week marks our highly anticipated Apex Glow Run! 🌟 Keep the momentum going by using the Share Wizard to share your student's pledge page. Together, we’re building essential leadership habits that help our students grow, lead, and rise to the next level.

💪 Let’s Level Up our support and make a lasting impact!

#ApexLevelUp #SupportOurStudents #LeadershipInAction

Our APEX Glow Fun Run is coming up on Thursday, May 7th, and we’re looking for amazing volunteers to help make this indoor glow‑tastic event a success! 💡🏃‍♂️✨

🕒 Volunteers will assist during students’ specials times

📍 Location: Copperfield Gym

🗓️ Sign‑up closes Monday, May 5th

🪪 Valid ID required at check‑in

🚫 No children may accompany volunteers

✔️ You may sign up for one or multiple time slots!

Let’s make this an unforgettable day for our Bobcats! 💙🐾

👉 Sign up today: https://forms.gle/WKX7tT12Gk2rjpAg8

This May, we celebrate Better Speech & Hearing Month, a time to recognize the importance of communication and the many ways our students express themselves. At Copperfield, we believe that every voice matters—and that there are many ways to communicate.

You may hear about AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), which includes tools and strategies that support students who may need help communicating. This can be as simple as gestures or picture boards, or as advanced as tablets with communication apps. These supports help students share their thoughts, needs, and ideas with confidence.

💙 Why this matters: Strong communication builds connection, learning, and independence. By supporting all forms of communication, we ensure every Bobcat has the opportunity to be heard.

Thank you for partnering with us to support all learners and celebrate every voice! 🐾

Copperfield families, you’re invited to celebrate the incredible creativity of our Judson ISD students at the Annual District‑Wide Art Show! This is a wonderful opportunity to see student artwork from across the district showcased in a vibrant, gallery‑style setting.

📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 📍 Rolling Oaks Mall 6909 N. Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78247

🖼 Exhibits Open: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM 🎭 Demonstrations & Performances: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Come stroll through the exhibits during mall hours, then stay for live demonstrations and performances in the evening. We are so proud of our talented artists and hope you’ll join us in celebrating their hard work and imagination.

Families are invited to attend our upcoming TAG Showcase, where Copperfield Elementary TAG students will proudly present the research projects and learning they have been working on throughout the year. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate student creativity, critical thinking, and academic growth. New TAG students and their families are especially encouraged to attend!

📅 Thursday, May 14
🕔 Kinder–2nd: 5:00–5:30 PM
🕠 3rd–5th: 5:30–6:00 PM

For questions, please contact Mr. Ramirez at jramirez@judsonisd.org.

Get ready, Bobcats! We are excited to welcome Dinosaur George’s Traveling Museum to Copperfield Elementary on Wednesday, May 20th!

During the school day, students will have the opportunity to explore the exhibit during their specials rotation—bringing learning to life with incredible, hands-on dinosaur experiences 🦖✨

And the fun doesn’t stop there!

Families are invited to join us from 3:30–5:00 PM for an after-school viewing of the museum. This is a great chance to experience the exhibit together and see these amazing displays up close!

We can’t wait for this ROAR-some learning experience! 🦕🎉

We’re getting ready to celebrate our littlest Bobcats with a fun-filled PreK & ECSE Bash—and we’d love your support! 💛

🗓 May 22, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 Cafeteria

This special event will celebrate “Another Year in the Books” with a beachy, end-of-year vibe full of smiles, snacks, and celebration! 🏖️🍍

If you’re available, please consider signing up to help make this event extra special for our students by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Let’s send our PreK & ECSE Bobcats off in style! 🐾✨

May: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health Month

May 1: School Principal's Day

May 1: School Lunch Hero Day

May 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4: Pre-K & Kinder Round Up @Selma

May 5: National Teacher Day

May 5: Cinco De Mayo

May 6-12: National Nurses Week

May 6: School Nurse Day

May 7: JISD Fiesta Health Fair

May 8: School Communicators Day

May 10-16: National Police Week

May 10: Mother's Day

May 11: Pre-K & Kinder Round Up @Hartman

May 16: Armed Forces Day

May 18: Speech Pathologist Day

May 19: Pre-K & Kinder Round Up @Hopkins

May 21: Regular School Board Meeting

May 25: Memorial Day

May 26: JECA Graduation @7pm

May 28: Last Day of School/ Early Release

May 28: JLA Graduation @7pm

May 30: WHS Graduation @9am

May 30: JHS Graduation @2pm

May 30: VMHS Graduation @7pm