Bobcat Bulletin - FAMILY EDITION

Bobcat families, welcome to Week 10 (October 13–17)! We’re closing out the first nine weeks strong and are so proud of our students’ hard work. A few quick notes for this week:

• PTO Greenback Fundraiser is underway now through December 11—every dollar stays at Copperfield to support students & staff. Please check your child’s folder for the green envelope and flyer.

• Candy Café Walk donations: We’re collecting bags of individually wrapped candy for our Book Character festivities—thank you for sending a bag if you’re able!

• Fall Festival – Thursday, October 23: Mark your calendars for a fun evening with games, treats, and community spirit.

• Attendance matters: Please help your Bobcat arrive on time, ready to learn each day.

Thank you for partnering with us—together we’re leveling up, one Bobcat at a time! 💙🐾

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

Monday, October 13th - Student & Staff Holiday

Tuesday, October 14th - New grading period begins

Thursday, October 16th - Unity Day- Wear Orange

Thursday, October 16th - Board Meeting - 6 pm at the ERC

Friday, October 17th - Movie Night 3:20 to 5:00

Thursday, October 23rd - Fall Festival 5:00 to 7:00

Tuesday, October 28th - 50th day of school

Wednesday, October 29th - Fall Picture Retakes

Thursday, October 30th - Character Parade and Candy Cafe Walk

Friday, October 31st - Student Holiday

Tuesday, November 4th - Student Holiday & District PD

Tuesday, November 4th - Mr. Gattis- PTO Fundraiser - 3 pm to 8 pm

Friday, November 7th - Veterans Day Program - see flyer - more information coming soon

Friday, November 7th - Special Olympics

Tuesday, November 11th - Student & Staff Holiday

Wednesday, November 12th - Interim Testing - 3rd, 4th, & 5th Math

Thursday November 13th - Interim Testing - 3rd, 4th, & 5th Reading

Thursday, November 13th - Parent Workshops - 5 to 6 & 6 to 7 - see flyer below

Friday, November 14th - Interim Testing - 5th Science

Tuesday, November 18th - 5th grade Field Trip

Thursday, November 20th - Pre-K Field Trip to the Zoo

Thursday, November 20th - Barn Hill Preserve -Animal Adventure Squad - Campus Visit - Kinder, 1st, & 2nd grade - 8:30 in the cafeteria

Thursday, November 20th - Board Meeting - ERC 5 PM

Friday, November 21st - Substitute Appreciation Day

Monday-Friday - November 24th thru November 28th - Student & Staff Holiday - Thanksgiving

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! 🐾

Hello families! Throughout this year, we will be launching reading challenges and reading clubs to encourage students to read more outside of school. In September, 3rd grade started their Level Up Reading Challenge. This month, 2nd grade will start their Whole Book Reading Challenge. Both of these challenges are self paced with incentives along the way. When students complete their challenge, they will earn a free book to start (or add to) their own home library collection. Whether or not your child is part of a reading challenge or reading club right now, please encourage them to read when they are not at school. Here is a link to learn how reading benefits your child: Eight Benefits of Reading for Children

I would like to thank our military men and women from the Boots to Books program for coming to the Copperfield library to read to our Kinder and 1st grade students, last week. What a treat for our young students and teachers!

💚 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!

On Thursday, October 16th 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.

Movie Night Information below!

🍂 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! 💛

📚 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!

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.