Bobcat Bulletin - FAMILY EDITION

🐾 Week 9 at Copperfield – Big Things Happening, Bobcats! 🎉

We’ve made it to Week 9 — the end of the first nine weeks! It’s hard to believe how fast this first quarter has flown by, and we’re so proud of all the learning and growing happening across our Bobcat classrooms!

🍬 Candy Donations Needed:
We’re collecting individually wrapped candy for our Candy Café Walk that will take place after the Character Parade. Thank you for helping make this fun event extra sweet!

🚴‍♀️ Bike Rodeo Appreciation:
A huge thank you to all our amazing parents who volunteered at our Bike Rodeo — your support made the event a fantastic success!

🗓️ No School Reminder:
Please remember there’s no school on Friday, October 10 and Monday, October 14. Enjoy the long weekend and a well-deserved break!

💚 Greenback Fundraiser Launching This Week!
Be on the lookout for Greenback Fundraiser flyers and green envelopes coming home. This is our only major PTO fundraiser of the year, and 100% of the donations stay right here at Copperfield to support our students, staff, and programs. Please help us make it a success!

🎃 Fall Festival – Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 23! Our Fall Festival is coming soon, and we have a ton of fun planned for the whole family — games, food, prizes, and community fun you won’t want to miss! More details can be found below.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership — let’s finish the first nine weeks strong and keep that Bobcat spirit shining! 💚

Fall pictures have been delivered! If you have not received your child’s picture package or proof, or if you notice any errors, please reach out directly to Lifetouch Customer Service at 800-736-4753 for assistance.

Thank you for helping us keep picture day smooth and memorable!

Picture retakes will take place on October 29th! More information coming soon.

Copperfield is building our 2025 -2026 Anti-Bullying Committee, and we need the support of our amazing parents and guardians! Together, we can create a safe, supportive, and positive environment for all of our Bobcats. 🐾

If you’re interested in serving on this important committee, please use the QR code below to sign up. Your voice and partnership are essential in helping us continue to make Copperfield a place where every student feels valued and protected.

Thank you for stepping up to make a difference! 🌟

This October, Copperfield is joining the nationwide Sock-tober movement! We’re collecting new socks of all sizes and patterns to benefit our local homeless shelter.

Socks are one of the most needed (and least donated) items in shelters, and your contribution will help bring warmth and comfort to those in need. 💙

🗓️ Donations can be sent with your child throughout the month of October.

Thank you for helping us show kindness and care to our community—one pair of socks at a time! 🐾

💚 Greenback Fundraiser – Watch for the Green Envelope!

Be on the lookout this week—students will be bringing home a green envelope for our PTO Greenback Fundraiser! We’re calling on all Copperfield families to help us reach our goal of at least $8,000. The best part? With the Greenback Fundraiser, 100% of every dollar stays right here at Copperfield to support our students, staff, and campus programs.

Thank you for helping make a difference for our Bobcats!

• 📅 Dates: September 23 – December 11

This is a simple and powerful way to give back and help us reach our goal together!

On Wednesday, October 8, Copperfield will join schools across Texas and the nation in recognizing Dyslexia Awareness Day. We encourage all students and staff to wear red to show support for individuals with dyslexia and to help spread awareness about the unique strengths and challenges of students with dyslexia.

Dyslexia is the most common learning difference, affecting as many as 1 in 5 students. It is not related to intelligence—it simply means that the brain processes language in a different way. With the right support and strategies, students with dyslexia can thrive as creative, capable learners.

By wearing red together, we show our commitment to celebrating every child’s potential, raising awareness, and standing in support of our Bobcats with dyslexia and their families.

Let’s turn Copperfield RED on October 8! ❤️📚

Can’t get enough of K-Pop Demon Hunters? Come watch it with friends on Thursday, October 17 and help support our teachers! Spots are limited—please sign up ASAP. Permission slips coming home soon and we will have some available in the front office.

Sign-up closes Friday, October 10.

Bring your school spirit (and a comfy blanket!); we’ll handle the fun.

On Wednesday, October 22, Copperfield will join schools across the nation for Unity Day, a day to stand together against bullying and for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. 💛🧡

Please have your child wear orange to show their support.

Thank you for helping us create a safe, welcoming campus for everyone.

🍂 Copperfield Fall Festival 🎃

Mark your calendars! Our Copperfield Fall Festival is coming up on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 5:00–7:00 PM. It will be an amazing night full of food, fun, and family time!

🎟️ Tickets: On sale before and after school October 20–23
🍔 Food & Activities: More details will be shared in upcoming newsletters—stay tuned for all the exciting things we’ll have planned!

We can’t wait to see our Bobcat families come together for this special evening!

Copperfield will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 23 through October 29 with special dress-up days and campus-wide activities.

Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s largest and longest-running campaign dedicated to building awareness about the importance of living a healthy, drug-free life. It’s a time for our students, staff, and families to come together to encourage positive choices, celebrate healthy lifestyles, and commit to a safe and successful future.

📅 Dress-Up Day Schedule: See below —get ready to show your Bobcat spirit!

Together, we can help our Bobcats understand the “why” behind Red Ribbon Week and empower them to make smart, healthy choices.

📚🎭 Character Book Parade & Candy Café Walk

We’re excited to announce our annual Character Book Parade and Candy Café Walk on Thursday, October 30!

✨ Parade: Students are encouraged to dress up in their favorite book character costumes for a fun day of creativity and celebration. (Parade schedule will be shared soon so families can pull up a chair outside to watch).

🍬 Candy Café Walk: All students will have the chance to participate in this sweet tradition!

To make this event a success, we need our parents’ help with candy donations. Please consider sending in one of the items from the list below. To keep things allergy-friendly, all candy must be individually wrapped.

If you or your employer would like to support the event with a donation, please contact our

PTO President Jessica Baker at sanetezz@gmail.com

or Treasurer Laurie Lerma - llerma@complete.care.

Thank you for helping us create a fun and safe celebration for all our Bobcats!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 2, and join us for a fun night with the San Antonio Spurs! Our very own Copperfield Bobcat Choir will be performing a special pregame song on the court before the game begins! 🎤✨

Come cheer them on and show your Bobcat pride as they represent our campus in front of thousands of fans. It’s going to be an unforgettable night of music, teamwork, and Copperfield spirit! 💙🐾

More details on tickets and performance time below—let’s pack the stands and support our talented Bobcat singers!

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

Did you know that a VATRE is different from a bond election?

Funds from a VATRE help support daily operations of the school district like salaries, academic programs, safety and utilities. A VATRE does not create debt, it creates additional revenue for the operations of a district. Funds from a bond are limited for the use of capital projects such as buildings, renovations or buses and they typically create long-term debt that is repaid over time.