Bobcat Bulletin - FAMILY EDITION

Bobcat Families,

Happy Week 11! We’re seeing wonderful learning across Copperfield, and we’re grateful for your partnership.

This Week & Coming Up

• Greenback PTO Fundraiser: Green envelopes have been sent home! Every donation—big or small—helps fund student activities, classroom resources, and campus events. Thank you for supporting our Bobcats! Drop box is available inside at the front of the school.

• Fall Festival (Thu, Oct 23): A night of games, treats, and family fun—save the date!

• Candy Café Walk Donations: We’re collecting bags of wrapped candy for our Book Character Parade celebration. If you’re able, please send a bag to the front office—thank you!

• Copperfield Parent University (Thu, Nov 13 | Sessions 5–6 PM & 6–7 PM): Hands-on parent workshops with make-and-take resources to use at home. Light refreshments provided. We can’t wait to learn with you!

• Bobcat Choir at the Spurs (Mon, Dec 2): Come cheer for our students as they perform a pre-game song—more info soon!

Thank you for reading the Bobcat Newsletter each week and for all the ways you support our campus. Together, we’re helping every student level up!

With appreciation,
Principal Amber Gonzales
#LevelUpBobcats #CopperfieldCrew

🎃🍂 October Calendar of Events 🍂🎃

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

📅 Thursday, October 23
🍁 Fall Festival | 5:00–7:00 PM
Join us for an evening of fun, games, and community celebration!

📅 Tuesday, October 28
💃 50th Day of School!
Let’s celebrate 50 fabulous days of learning!

📅 Wednesday, October 29
📸 Fall Picture Retakes
Say cheese! Retake day for students and staff.

📅 Thursday, October 30
📚 Character Parade & 🍬 Candy Café Walk
Dress as your favorite book character and enjoy a sweet stroll through the Candy Café!

📅 Friday, October 31
🎓 Student Holiday
Enjoy your well-deserved day off, Bobcats!

🦃💙 November Calendar of Events 💙🦃

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

📅 Tuesday, November 4
🎓 Student Holiday

🍕 Mr. Gatti’s PTO Fundraiser | 3:00–8:00 PM — Support our amazing PTO while enjoying dinner with family!

📅 Friday, November 7
🎖️ Veterans Day Program — See flyer below for more information.
🏅 Special Olympics — Cheering on our incredible athletes!

📅 Tuesday, November 11
🌟 Student & Staff Holiday

📅 Wednesday, November 12
✏️ Interim Testing – 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Math

📅 Thursday, November 13
📖 Interim Testing – 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Reading

👩‍🏫 Parent Workshops | 5:00–6:00 & 6:00–7:00 PM — See flyer below for details!

📅 Friday, November 14
🔬 Interim Testing – 5th Grade Science

📅 Tuesday, November 18
🚌 5th Grade Field Trip

📅 Thursday, November 20
🦓 Pre-K Field Trip to the Zoo
🐍 Barn Hill Preserve – “Animal Adventure Squad” | Kinder, 1st, & 2nd | 8:30 AM in the Cafeteria

🏛️ Board Meeting – ERC | 5:00 PM

📅 Friday, November 21
🎉 Substitute Appreciation Day — Thank you for all that you do to support our Bobcats!

📅 Monday–Friday, November 24–28
🦃 Student & Staff Holiday – Thanksgiving Break!
Enjoy rest, family, and all the pumpkin pie! 🥧

💙❄️ December–January Calendar of Events ❄️💙

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

📅 Wednesday, December 3
📚 PTO Meeting | 2:30–3:30 PM in the Library

📅 Thursday, December 4
🎉 70th Day of School!
👩‍🏫 4th Grade Field Trip – Mill Springs Cabin / Bradley Middle School

📅 Thursday, December 11
🎶 Choir Concert & “Fa La La La Literacy Night” -See flyer below for details!

📅 Thursday, December 18
🕺 80th Day of School – Dress in Your Best 80’s Outfit!
🍔 McDonald’s Night – More Info to Come!
🏛️ Board Meeting | 5:00 PM – ERC

📅 Friday, December 19
🎓 No School for Students

📅 Monday, December 22 – Friday, January 2
🎄 Student & Staff Holiday – Winter Break! - Enjoy time with loved ones and recharge for the new year!

📅 Monday, January 5
📘 Student Holiday

📅 Tuesday, January 6
🏫 School Resumes – Welcome Back!
✨ Start of the 3rd Nine Weeks

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— students brought 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!

🍂 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!

Let’s come together to support our Copperfield families this Thanksgiving! From November 3rd to 14th, we’re collecting non-perishable food items to build festive Thanksgiving baskets for those in need. Your generous donations will help ensure every family can enjoy a warm and hearty holiday meal.

Please drop off canned goods and shelf-stable items in the designated bins around campus. Every contribution makes a difference—thank you for helping us spread kindness and gratitude this season! 💛

We’re excited to invite you to our Veterans Day Program on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 8:00–9:00 AM in the cafeteria. This special event honors the service and sacrifice of our veterans, and we’d love for you to be part of it.

📸 Veteran Photos If you submitted a photo last year and would like us to use it again, no need to resend—Mrs. Apolinar has them saved and ready to go. If you're unsure or would prefer to send it again, feel free! We’ll continue accepting photos right up until the morning of the event.

📝 RSVP Slips RSVP slips will be sent home on October 27th. Please return them promptly so we can plan accordingly.

🛡️ Visitor Badges & ID Reminder All guests attending the program will need to present a valid ID to receive a visitor badge. To save time, you can pre-register using the QR code below to get your badge ahead of time.

☕ Light Refreshments We’ll be serving light refreshments before the program—please join us in celebrating and connecting with our community.

Thank you for helping us make this event meaningful and memorable!

📚 Copperfield Parent University – You’re Invited!

Join us for a wonderful evening of learning, creating, and connecting at Copperfield Parent University!

🗓 Thursday, November 13
🕔 Session 1: 5:00–6:00 PM | Session 2: 6:00–7:00 PM

We’re offering amazing parent workshops with lots of fun make-and-take activities you can use right at home with your children. Check out all the exciting sessions available and choose the ones that interest you most!

Light refreshments will be served. We can’t wait to see our Copperfield families come together for this special evening of learning and connection! 💙🐾

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!

Mark your calendars, Bobcat families! On Thursday, December 11, join us for a festive evening of music, reading, and family fun!

🎵 Choir Concert: 5:00–5:30 PM
📚 Family Literacy Night: 5:30–7:00 PM

Our talented Copperfield Bobcat Choir & 3rd graders will kick off the night with joyful holiday tunes guaranteed to get you in the spirit! Afterwards, families are invited to stay for our “Fa La La La Literacy Night”—a celebration of reading with interactive activities, make-and-takes, and plenty of cheer.

🎅 Plus, don’t miss a visit from Santa Claus, hot cocoa, and cookies—all sponsored by our wonderful Copperfield PTO

Come ready to sing, read, and spread some holiday joy as we celebrate the magic of music and literacy together! 💚📖✨

October 19-25: Friends of Libraries Week

October 20-24: National School Bus Safety Week

October 23-31 : Red Ribbon Week

October 31 : Halloween

November: Native American Heritage Month and Military Family Month,

November 1-2: Dia de Muertos

November 2: Daylight Savings Time Ends

November 3-7: National School Psychology Week

November 4: Election Day

November 8: National STEM/STEAM Day

November 11: Veterans Day

November 13: World Kindness Day

November 15: America Recycles Day

November 19: Education Support Professionals Day

November 20: Regular Board Meeting

November 21: Substitute Appreciation Day

November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break

November 27: Thanksgiving Day

November 30: Computer Security Day

Do you have questions about the VATRE?

Join Dr. Fields at our Community Forum on Wednesday, October 22 at 6:30 pm

at the Judson Early College Academy! All are welcome!

Or you can email a question to VATRE@judsonisd.org

Go to www.judsonisd.org/VATRE for more information