Bobcat Bulletin - FAMILY EDITION

🐾💙 Week 30 Message from the Principal 💙🐾

Hello Copperfield Families,

Thank you all for the incredible support you showed during Field Day! We are so grateful for the amazing donations and the tremendous volunteer turnout. Your time, generosity, and enthusiasm helped make the day a huge success for our students.

It’s hard to believe we are almost in April—the school year is moving quickly! As we begin the final nine weeks, it’s important that we finish strong with a continued focus on academics and consistent attendance. Every day counts, and your partnership makes a big difference in student success.

We would also love for you to consider joining our Copperfield PTO. We may be small, but we are mighty—and we’re looking to grow! Your involvement helps strengthen our school community and supports meaningful experiences for our students.

Many families are beginning to think about school registration for next year. While we do not yet have a confirmed date for when registration will open, we will share that information as soon as it becomes available. Please be sure to stay up to date by reading our weekly newsletter.

Lastly, please note that our campus will be closed to visitors for three weeks due to STAAR testing. This includes lunch visits with students. Be sure to read the entire newsletter for important details and updates.

Thank you again for your continued support of Copperfield. We are proud to partner with you as we finish the year strong!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Gonzales
Principal

As we continue to prioritize the safety of all students, Officer Parkman has observed a serious concern during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. Some vehicles are cutting through parking spaces to bypass traffic lines.

🚗 This is not only unsafe—it is against the law.
Under Texas Transportation Code § 545.423, driving through parking spaces or sidewalks to avoid traffic is a misdemeanor offense and may result in a citation.

⚠️ Why this is dangerous:

• Students are walking between cars and do not expect moving vehicles in these areas.
• Drivers backing out are watching designated lanes—not for cars cutting through spaces.
• Limited reaction time increases the risk of serious accidents.

👮 Increased Monitoring:
Officer Parkman and campus staff will be closely monitoring traffic patterns, and citations will be issued for violations.

💡 What we ask of you:
Please remain in designated traffic lanes and follow the established flow of the parking lot at all times.

⛔ Saving a few seconds is never worth risking a life.
Thank you for doing your part to keep our Bobcats safe! 🐾💙

Spring pictures are ready! If you would like to order your child’s spring photos, please visit the Lifetouch website using the link and picture day ID below:

🔗 Order Online: https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
🆔 Spring Picture Day ID: EVTHN76F4

If you experience any issues, errors, or need assistance with your order, please contact Lifetouch Customer Service at 1‑800‑736‑4753.

Copperfield Elementary is fortunate to have an amazing community of families who support our students and staff. The Copperfield PTO is now seeking enthusiastic parent volunteers to serve on the Executive Board and General Board for the 2026–2027 school year.

If you enjoy supporting school events, helping create memorable experiences for students, and working alongside other dedicated Bobcat families, we encourage you to consider joining the PTO leadership team! Serving on the PTO is a wonderful way to make a positive impact at Copperfield while building connections within our school community.

Parents and guardians who are interested should complete the PTO Interest Form and select any positions they would like to be considered for.

🗓 Interest Form Deadline: Monday, April 27, 2026
🗳 Voting: Will take place at the OPEN PTO Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:30.

If you have questions about any of the positions, please contact Mrs. Pruitt at kpruitt@judsonisd.org.

👉 Complete the interest form here:
https://forms.gle/xZo52xNwnGA7K1JV6

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Copperfield Elementary and our Bobcat students! 💙🐾

🌷 April Calendar of Events 🌷

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

📅 Wednesday, April 1

🎶 UIL District Meet

🤝 PTO Meeting — 2:20 p.m.

🎤 Honor Choir Concert — 5:00 p.m.

📅 Friday, April 3

📘 Staff & Student Holiday

📅 Monday, April 6

📘 Student Holiday

📅 Wednesday, April 8

📝 STAAR Reading — 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

📅 Friday, April 10

📸 Kinder & 5th Grade Promotion Pictures

📅 Tuesday, April 14

🧪 STAAR Science — 5th Grade

📅 Wednesday, April 15

📚 4th & 5th Grade Growing Up Videos (during Specials)

📅 Thursday, April 16

🏛️ District Board Meeting — ERC at 5:00 p.m.

📅 Friday, April 17

🎬 Movie Night

📅 Monday, April 20 — Fiesta Float Parade

🎉 1st Grade — 8:15 a.m. 🎉 Kinder — 8:30 a.m. 🎉 Pre‑K — 8:45 a.m.

📅 Tuesday, April 21

🧮 STAAR Math — 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

📅 Friday, April 24

📘 Staff & Student Holiday

📅 Monday, April 27

🏃 APEX Fun Run Fundraiser Begins

Hello Copperfield families!

March has been a fantastic month in our library! We hosted our book fair, welcomed soldiers from Randolph Brooks Air Force Base who read to our Kinder and 1st grade students as part of the Boots to Books program, and saw students get creative by designing and testing cotton swab mazes.

We’ve also made great progress with overdue books—over 20 were returned the same day notices went out, and more continue to come in. Thank you for your support! Please continue checking at home, as we still have over 150 books that are overdue.

🌸 Spring Reading Tip
On those cool weekend mornings or breezy afternoons, encourage your child to take a book outside to enjoy. The mild weather and calming sounds of nature can make reading even more enjoyable. A change of scenery can also help spark excitement and motivation to read!

Thank you for supporting a love of reading at home!

Get ready for a night of music and Bobcat pride! Our talented Copperfield Bobcat Choir will take the stage for their 2026 Pop Show, featuring fun and energetic performances your family won’t want to miss.

Join us as our students showcase their hard work and musical talents in a lively evening filled with popular songs and great entertainment.

📅 Date: April 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Copperfield Elementary Cafeteria

Come out and support our amazing choir students and enjoy a fantastic performance with the Copperfield community. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎶💙🐾

During our upcoming state testing window, Copperfield Elementary will be a Closed Campus for visitors. To ensure a focused, secure, and distraction-free testing environment for our students, there will be:

❌ No campus visitors
❌ No lunch visitors
❌ No classroom visits

We appreciate your understanding and partnership as we support our Bobcats in doing their very best on state assessments. 💙🐾

Thank you for helping us maintain a calm and secure testing environment for all students!

Join us for a fun-filled Movie Night featuring Zootopia! 🎉

🗓 Friday, April 17
⏰ 2:50 PM – 5:00 PM
🎟 $10 per student (includes pizza, soda, and popcorn!)

This is a great opportunity for students to enjoy time with friends while supporting our teachers—all proceeds go directly to teacher resources! 💙

📌 Important Reminders:

• Permission slips and payment must be turned in to Mrs. Stevens
• Deadline to submit: April 10 (tickets on sale March 30 – April 10)
• Students must be picked up no later than 5:30 PM
• No refunds will be issued

Spots are limited, so be sure to turn in your form early! We can’t wait for a great afternoon of fun, food, and a fantastic movie! 🐾✨

Copperfield Elementary is excited to celebrate our Fiesta Shoebox Parade! Our youngest Bobcats will showcase their creativity as they parade their festive shoebox floats during this fun campus tradition.

📅 Date: Monday, April 20, 2026

⏰ Parade Times:
• 1st Grade: 8:15 AM
• Kindergarten: 8:30 AM
• Pre-K: 8:45 AM

Students will proudly display their decorated shoebox floats during the parade as we celebrate the vibrant spirit of Fiesta at Copperfield. Families are encouraged to talk with their child about their float theme and help them get excited for this colorful celebration!

We can’t wait to see our Bobcats’ creativity on display and celebrate together! 🌸🎊🐾

Copperfield families, you’re invited to be part of something amazing! The Girls on the Run 5K is celebrating 15 years in Bexar County, and this exciting event is open to everyone—students, families, and staff!

🗓 May 2, 2026
📍 Mission County Park
⏰ 9:00 AM

Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, this event is all about confidence, empowerment, and community! 💪✨

🎟 Registration Details:

• $30 Early Bird
• $35 starting March 19
• $40 day of the event

👕 Don’t forget—April 15 is the last day to guarantee your event shirt!

🔗 Visit: www.gotrsanantonio.org/5K or scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Let’s come together, support our students, and celebrate 15 incredible years of Girls on the Run! 🎉🐾

It’s almost time to celebrate our Copperfield students and all of their amazing accomplishments! 🎉💙

Please mark your calendars for our Awards & Promotion Ceremonies this May. We look forward to honoring our students’ hard work, growth, and success throughout the school year.

📅 Important:
📌 All dates are subject to change.

We can’t wait to celebrate our incredible Bobcats with you! 💙✨

We’re getting ready to celebrate our littlest Bobcats with a fun-filled PreK & ECSE Bash—and we’d love your support! 💛

🗓 May 22, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 Cafeteria

This special event will celebrate “Another Year in the Books” with a beachy, end-of-year vibe full of smiles, snacks, and celebration! 🏖️🍍

If you’re available, please consider signing up to help make this event extra special for our students by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Let’s send our PreK & ECSE Bobcats off in style! 🐾✨

April 3rd is the final day to purchase a yearbook ad—don’t miss this special opportunity!

The days may pass quickly, but the memories last forever. 💙
It may feel like just yesterday you were walking your child into school for the very first time, and now look how far they’ve come! A yearbook ad is a meaningful way to celebrate your student with a personalized message of love, pride, and encouragement. Include a photo and heartfelt note to create a keepsake your child will treasure for years to come.

✨ Space is limited and ads are first-come, first-served!

📘 Yearbooks are also on sale now for $25—be sure to reserve yours early!

April: Autism Acceptance Month and Month of the Military Child

April 2: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

April 2: Autism Awareness Day

April 3: District Holiday/ Good Friday

April 4: School Librarian Appreciation Day

April 5: Easter Sunday

April 6-10: National Assistant Principal Week

April 19-25: Public School Volunteer Week

April 19-25: National Library Week

April 22: National Administrative Professionals Day

April 22: Earth Day

April 24: Battle of the Flowers Holiday

April 28: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

The San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball team, along with San Antonio Area high schools, is hosting a FREE Basketball Clinic at Judson High School for all kids ages 8-12 on April 9th at 5:30pm. Please sign up with the following link: Only 28 spots remain! https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/SanAntonio/SanAntonioSportsAllStarBasketballGamePresentedByValeroClinics