Bobcat Bulletin - FAMILY EDITION

Copperfield families,

We’re rolling into Week 6 strong! Thank you for your partnership—our students are settling into routines, growing in confidence, and showing that #LevelUpBobcats spirit every day.

Highlights & Reminders

• Attendance matters: Please help us aim for 97%+ daily attendance. Every day of learning counts!

• Safety first: Thank you for supporting our drills and campus check-in procedures. Always bring a valid photo ID when visiting.

• Communication: Be sure you’ve downloaded the Judson ISD app and are connected to your child’s teacher for classroom updates and emails.

Bike Rodeo – Friday, October 3
We’re excited to host our campus Bike Rodeo during the school day! We need 5 adult volunteers per grade level to help run stations. This is an adult-only working volunteer event—please do not bring younger siblings. It will be outdoors, so dress for the weather and bring sunscreen. Volunteers must check in at the office with a valid ID.
👉 Sign-up link is below in the newsletter.

Vision & Hearing Screenings – Tuesday, September 30
Screenings for Pre-K, Kinder, and 1st grade will take place 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. If your child wears glasses, please make sure they bring them that day.

Save the Dates

• Open House / Title I Parent Compact & Engagement Policy Night: Tuesday, Sept. 23 & Wednesday, Sept. 24(details in this issue—please plan to attend the brief Title I overview in the pod before visiting classrooms).

• Wear Red for Dyslexia Day: Wednesday, Oct. 8

• Unity Day (Bullying Prevention—Wear Orange): Thursday, Oct. 16

• Red Ribbon Week: Oct. 23–31

• Character Book Parade: Thursday, Oct. 30

Thank you for your constant support and for cheering on our Bobcats. Let’s make Week 6 our best yet!

With gratitude,
Amber Gonzales
Principal, Copperfield Elementary School

Sometimes the most powerful changes begin with a simple dream. For Ms. Johnston, 3rd grade teacher at Copperfield Elementary, that dream was to ensure that every student felt included at recess. She imagined a place where students who might feel left out could go—a special bench where sitting down signaled, “I’d like a friend to talk or play with.”

Ms. Johnston shared her idea with Principal Gonzales, who immediately supported her vision. From there, the idea grew wings. PTO President Jessica Baker stepped in and made an incredible connection—her son’s Boy Scout troop, Troop 593, was looking for a service project. With that, Ms. Johnston’s dream began to take shape.

What followed was an extraordinary community effort: 232 service hours were poured into this project by Boy Scout Troop 593, Copperfield students and staff, and generous friends. A total of six benches are being built, but the two for our school are truly unique and extra special.

✨ What makes our Buddy Benches unique?

• Each bench has a 3D-printed “fake” red wasp nest attached underneath to help deter real wasps from building nearby.

• Each school bench also has a custom Buddy Box filled with small games like jacks and pick-up sticks. More games will be added as students donate cards and other items.

Once the benches arrived, Ms. Johnston teamed up with Mrs. Estrada (campus counselor), Ms. Perez (campus social worker), and our very own Copperfield Kindness Crew. Together, they turned the benches into something even more meaningful. Each member of the Kindness Crew added their painted handprint, transforming the benches into colorful symbols of friendship, kindness, and inclusion. 💛

The true purpose of the Buddy Bench is simple but powerful: it’s a safe, welcoming place for any child who feels lonely to sit, signaling to others that they’d like a friend to play or talk with. In this way, the benches are more than wood and paint—they are a promise that no Bobcat will ever have to feel alone.

Because of one teacher’s dream, our Copperfield community came together to create something lasting. Thank you, Ms. Johnston, for reminding us that kindness can start with one small idea and grow into something extraordinary. 🌟

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!

📲 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.

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! 🐾💙

● 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.

📸 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: 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