Bobcat Bulletin - FAMILY EDITION

Principal’s Message – Week 16

Dear Families,

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with joy and quality time with loved ones! As we move into December, we have some exciting events and reminders to share:

• Greenback Fundraiser: Thank you for supporting our school! The fundraiser ends December 11th, so there’s still time to contribute.

• Choir Performance at the Spurs Game: Mark your calendars for December 2nd—our talented choir will be performing at the Spurs game! We are so proud of their hard work and can’t wait to cheer them on.

• 🎶 Fa La La La La Literacy Night & Choir Concert 🎶: Join us on December 11th for a festive evening of literacy activities and beautiful music from our choir. It’s a perfect way to celebrate the season together!

Thank you for your continued support in making our school a vibrant and engaging place for every student. Let’s finish the semester strong!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Amber Gonzales

Principal

We’re in the final stretch, Bobcats — our PTO Greenback Fundraiser is about to end, and we need everyone’s support to reach our goal of $8,000! PTO does amazing things for our campus, and this fundraiser helps make it all possible.

✅ New Ways to Give!
PTO has added Cash App and Venmo for easy donations!
👉 When paying online, please include your child’s name, teacher name, and grade level.

If your child’s green envelope got misplaced, no worries — ask your child’s teacher for another one or stop by the front office to pick one up.

💯 The best part? 100% of every donation stays right here at Copperfield Elementary to support classroom needs, student activities, and campus programs.

📅 Fundraiser Ends: December 11

Let’s finish strong, Copperfield! If you plan to participate, please donate ASAP and show what Bobcat Pride can do! 🐾

Let’s celebrate the season with spirit and style! Join us each day with a festive outfit and help spread holiday cheer throughout the school.

🎁 Week 1

• Monday, December 1 –Wear green and red to start the season with festive flair OR since it’s the 67th day of school, show off your best “6-7-day get-up” to make the day extra fun and spirited!

• Tuesday, December 2 – Holiday Shirt Day 👕 Rock your favorite holiday-themed shirt!

• Wednesday, December 3 – Sparkle Day ✨ Shine bright in sequins or glittery attire!

• Thursday, December 4 – Scarf It Up! 🧣 Wrap up in your favorite holiday scarf.

• Friday, December 5 – Get Moving! 🏃 Wear sweatpants or athletic wear to stay active this season.

✨ Week 2

• Monday, December 8 – Merry & Bright 💡 Light up the halls with lighted accessories!

• Tuesday, December 9 – Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree 🧦 Show off your festive holiday socks!

• Wednesday, December 10 – Mad About Plaid 👔 Wear your favorite plaid or flannel shirt.

• Thursday, December 11 – Candy Cane Day 🍭 Dress in red and white to match the season’s sweetest treat!

• Friday, December 12 – Tree Topper Day 🎩 Top off your look with festive holiday headgear!

🎄 Week 3

• Monday, December 15 – Grinch Day 💚 Wear a Grinch shirt or go green!

• Tuesday, December 16 – Dreaming of a White Christmas ❄️ Dress in all white to channel snowy vibes.

• Wednesday, December 17 – Polar Express Day 🛌 Cozy up in your favorite pajamas!

• Thursday, December 18 – Ugly Sweater Day 🧶 It’s party time—bring your best (or worst) holiday sweater!

💙❄️ 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

📅 Friday, December 5

🦓 Pre-K Field Trip to the Zoo (New Date)

📅 Tuesday, December 9
🩰 2nd Grade Field Trip – The Nutcracker Ballet 💙❄️

📅 Thursday, December 11
🎶 Choir Concert & “Fa La 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

💙❄️ January Calendar of Events ❄️💙

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

📅 Monday, January 5
📘 Student Holiday

📅 Tuesday, January 6
🏫 School Resumes – Welcome Back!

✨ Start of the 3rd Nine Weeks

📅 Wednesday January 7

📝 PTO Meeting | 2:20–3:20 PM

📅 Monday, January 19

🎓 Student & Staff Holiday

📅 Tuesday, January 20
🎉 90th Day of School

📅 Thursday, January 22
🏛️ Board Meeting | 5:00 PM – ERC

📅 Tuesday, January 27
📸 Class Pictures

Hello Copperfield families! A big thank you to everyone who has already participated in our SchoolStore program—we’re on our way to reaching our goal! Your support helps ensure our teachers have the essential tools they need to help students succeed.

Next Week’s Book Buddy Distribution:

• Daily (morning and afternoon)

Thank you for helping us make this program a success!

If your family hasn’t joined yet, there’s still time! The SchoolStore Program is 100% online — no face-to-face selling, no money handling, and no product delivery! Participation takes less than 12 minutes, and there are awesome prizes for students who join in. 🎁

Here’s how to get started:
1️⃣ Go to SchoolStore.net to sign up.
2️⃣ Send emails inviting family, friends, and co-workers to support your child. This step earns your child a Book Buddy. No money is required.
3️⃣ Return the Book Buddy Lanyard with the Student Prize Code to school so your child can receive their participation prize!

📅 Book Buddies can be earned until December 18.

Please note it might take a day or two for prizes to show up in the system.

Thank you for supporting our Bobcats and helping Copperfield Level Up! 🐾🎮

Thanksgiving Break is the perfect time for our Bobcats to cozy up with a good book (or two… or three!).

Reading together helps build vocabulary, comprehension, and a lifelong love of learning — plus, it’s a great way to slow down and make memories as a family. 💛

📍 Local Libraries to Visit

While school is closed, take a short trip to one of our nearby libraries and stock up on great reads for the holiday week!

📘 Converse Public Library
601 S. Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
📞 (210) 659-4160
🕐 Mon–Thurs 9 AM–6 PM | Fri 9 AM–5 PM | Sat 10 AM–2 PM
💡 Free library cards for Converse residents — perfect for student readers!

📙 Schaefer Branch Library (San Antonio Public Library)
6322 US Hwy 87 E, San Antonio, TX 78222
📞 (210) 207-9300
🕐 Mon–Thurs 12 PM–8 PM | Fri 10 AM–6 PM | Sat 10 AM–6 PM | Sun Closed
💡 Family-friendly branch with great children’s programs and reading spaces.

📸 Share Your Reading Moments!

We’d love to see our Bobcats “gobbling up a good book” this Thanksgiving!

Snap a photo of your child reading over the break and email it agonzales491@judsonisd.org for a chance to be featured in our December 1st newsletter & be entered into a drawing for a gift card!

Let’s keep those minds growing and imaginations soaring — even while the turkey’s in the oven! 🦃✨

#LevelUpBobcats #GobbleUpAGoodBook #CopperfieldReads

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!

🩰 2nd Grade Field Trip – The Nutcracker Ballet

Permission slips for the upcoming 2nd Grade field trip to The Nutcracker Ballet will be sent home on Monday, December 1st.

Please be on the lookout for the form and note that it will need to be returned quickly due to the short turnaround time.

Thank you for helping us ensure all students are able to attend this magical experience! 💙❄️

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! 💚📖✨

December: Read a New Book Month

December 2: National Special Education Day

December 9: Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

December 18: Regular Board Meeting

December 22- January 5: Student Winter Holiday

December 24: Christmas Eve

December 25: Christmas Day

December 31: New Year's Eve

January: School Board Appreciation Month

January 1: New Year's Day

January 5: Teacher Prep & Planning

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 22: Regular Board Meeting

January 29: Chinese New Year