The Copopa Chronicle

1st Week of the 2026-2027 School Year

We are off to a great start at Copopa! Students have spent this week learning routines and procedures, making new friends, and already diving into our district curriculum. Our kindergarten teachers have been busy meeting our young Raiders and getting them acclimated to start their first day of school next Thursday.

Thank you to all our parents for your ongoing support and encouragement! It is appreciated more than you know.

First week of school photos at the end of the update.

Have a great weekend! 😊

REVISED DATES - IMPORTANT!

Please update your calendar if you have not already done so.

October Testing Dates and Family Night on the Farm.

October

20 - Fall Family Fun Night at Red Wagon Farm

Week of 26 - 30 - Grade 2 CogAT testing

27 - Grade 3 OST - - - ELA: Part 1

28 - Grade 3 OST - - - ELA: Part 2

NEW PowerSchool URL

There is a new URL to access your child's PowerSchool account when not using the PowerSchool App. This is called the PowerHub. There are directions listed below along with a link to the sign in page.

This URL does NOT change your current login and password information. You are just going to a different web address. You do NOT need to rest your password or create a new account. This hyperlink is also available on the Columbia website and Copopa website.

Click the URL below to access the MyPowerHub site and login page:

https://ps-co.guardian.powerschool.com

If you have further questions, please call the Copopa office for assistance.

Color Spirit Days

Family Night on the Farm

CLICK HERE to RSVP for Family Math and Literacy Night

Important Dates

Dates are listed by month.

September

2 - Kindergarten Social (6:00 - 7:00 Columbia Park) (sponsored by PTO)

3 - First Day of Kindergarten & Preschool

18 - Kindergarten Night at the CHS Football Game

Week of Sept 21 - Homecoming Spirit Week

24 - Early Release (dismissal at 12:00 noon)

25 - No School for Students (Professional Development for Staff)

30 - Picture Day

October

7 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Day 1)

8 - Early Release (dismissal at 12:00 noon)

8 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Day 2)

9 - No School - NEOEA Day

19 - No School for Students (Staff Professional Development)

20 - Fall Family Fun Night at Red Wagon Farm

Week of 26 - 30 - Grade 2 CogAT testing

27 - Grade 3 OST - - - ELA: Part 1

28 - Grade 3 OST - - - ELA: Part 2

30 - Halloween Parade - 1:30 pm (weather permitting)

November

2 - No School for Students (Professional Development for Staff)

10 - Picture Retakes

11 - Veterans Day Assembly

23 - 24 - PTO Santa Shop

25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School

December

10 - 1st and 3rd Grade Winter Concert (6:30 pm)

18 - Winter Room Parties

20 - Winter Break Begins

January

4 - School Resumes

15 - No School for Students (Professional Development for Staff)

18 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February

2 - Kindergarten Welcome Night (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)

11 - Early Release (dismissal at 12:00 noon)

12 - No School for Students (Professional Development for Staff)

March

3 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Day 1)

4 - Early Release (dismissal at 12:00 noon)

4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Day 2)

5 - Conference Comp Day - No School

18 - 3rd and 4th Grade Spelling Bee (2:00 pm)

20 - Annual Vendor Fair

26 - Good Friday - No School

27 - April 4 - Spring Break

April

5 - School Resumes

20 - Grade 3 and 4 - - - OST ELA: Part 1

21 - Grade 3 and 4 - - - OST ELA: Part 2

May

Week of 3 - 7 - Staff Appreciation Week

4 - Grade 3 and 4 - - - OST Math: Part 1

5 - Grade 3 and 4 - - - OST Math: Part 2

7 - Kindergarten Screening (No School for Current Kindergarten Students)

12 - 2nd and 4th Grade Spring Concert (6:30 pm)

13 - Kindergarten Screening (No School for Current Kindergarten Students)

14 - No School for Students (Professional Development for Staff)

20 - 4th Grade Picnic (sponsored by PTO)

21 - Raider Games (sponsored by PTO)

24 - RAIN DATE for Raider Games (sponsored by PTO)

25 - 4th Grade Awards & Clap-Out (Parents should not arrive before 9:30 am)

25 - Last Day of School (early release at 12:00 noon)

Fall MAPS Testing

Students in grades K-4 will complete NWEA Fall MAPS Testing:

September 8 - 18. Specific days are arranged by each grade level. Additional information will be sent home next week.

Student Cell Phones and Smart Watches

We understand that in today’s world many young students have a cell phone. However, there is not a use for a cell phone at the elementary level. If a student possesses a cell phone, it should remain in the student’s book bag in the off or silenced position throughout the school day. If you need to pick your child up from school you need to call the office, not a personal cell phone. If we need to get in touch with a parent we will do so using the emergency contact numbers on your OneView account. This also includes the use of smart watches/iWatches. Although a watch can be worn for the watch’s intended purpose, smart watches and iWatches should NOT be used during the school day for texting, games, or other apps. This includes lunch and recess. Failure to comply with these guidelines will result in the cell phone or watch being taken away and a parent/guardian will need to come to school to pick it up.

Columbia PTO Information

Columbia Parent-Teacher Organization

Information About the Organization

Follow PTO on Facebook

Join the PTO

Membership is only $5.00!

PTO Blanket Fundraiser

Click Here to Order a Blanket Online

Find CLSD on Social Media

Reporting Absences

Parents should notify the school by calling 440.236.5020 to report an absence. You can call anytime 24/7 to report your child absent. Please leave a voicemail if there is no answer or if it is after school hours.

Leaving your child's name, teacher, and reason for absence is greatly appreciated. If you contact the teacher directly about your child's attendance, we kindly ask that you still call our office.

The link below is a from the parent/student handbook and outlines attendance and tardy policies. If you have further questions, please contact our office and speak to our attendance secretary,

Mrs. Thomas. Attendance Policies and Procedures