Copper Beech Parent Update

Dear Copper Beech Families,

Our student performances during the Spring Music Concert this past week were delightful. We loved hearing their voices and seeing the joy on their faces as they proudly played their instruments to the student and parent audiences. They practiced so hard to prepare, and it was clear how much their families enjoyed seeing them perform at the senior high school.

On Tuesday, it was heartwarming to see all of the Seniors and their families visiting our school with pride. Our younger students were very excited to cheer them on as we played "Pomp and Circumstance," and they paraded around the school. Our graduating seniors were excited to visit their old classrooms, and there were many emotional displays of hugs and tears.

As the year is winding down, we are filled with joy as we celebrate the Publishing Center, enjoy Hula Lessons with the Kona Ice truck, and cheer on the Second Grades at the Potato Olympics. Seeing so many families join us at our Publishing Center event truly creates a vibrant and engaging atmosphere here at Copper Beech. It's a delight to see the students interacting with their classmates and parents and everyone relishing the last days of school. We look forward to celebrating the last few days of this school year with your child this week.

Have a lovely weekend!

Best,

Ms. Stokes

Copper Beech Calendar of Events

Copper Beech 2023-24 School Year

• Monday, 6/10
• 5th Grade Promotion Practice
• Tuesday, 6/11
• K-4 Awards Ceremony 9:30 AM-11:00 AM (Gym)
• 5th Grade Promotion Practice
• Wednesday, 6/12
• 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony 9:30-11:00 AM (Gym)
• Thursday, 6/13
  • LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for students
  • 5th Grade End of Year Party
  • Early Dismissal 12:20 PM

Our second graders participated in the First Annual Potato Olympics this past week. Pictures from this event are above. This special event was an idea developed by the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute. The event is a fun and engaging way for students to explore numeracy by participating in Olympic events through their specially created potato athletes. Each potato athlete represents a different country, similar to the athletes who compete in the Olympics. Our second-grade teachers went all out to make this a special event for our students, from the opening ceremony, where students passed the torch and cheered for the beginning of the games, to the decorated bulletin boards, potato-themed math activities, and, of course, the gold, silver, and bronze metals!

• 5th Grade Dues- Please be sure to pay your 5th Grade Dues if you have not done so already. See the flyer below and visit the PTA page for more information.

• 5th Grade Activities Flyer- This flyer includes our 5th-grade activities for the year.

• Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony- Details regarding this special event were shared with families and are included in this letter for your reference

• Promotion Ceremony Reminder: If parents/guardians want Copper Beech siblings to attend the ceremony, please send a note to your child’s teacher. This will ensure that siblings are marked present and that the office is aware. Please also let your child's teacher know if you plan to take them home with you after the ceremony. All students, including fifth graders, who leave the ceremony with their families must be signed out after the ceremony.

• The Summer School Counselor Newsletter can be found here.

• CB Spirit Wear link here. Remember to create an account to view spirit wear.

• Family Support Resource for Illustrative Mathematics- Here is a link to resources for K-5 parents for Illustrative Mathematics. Each unit contains a support video and letter to help you better understand what your child is working on throughout the unit. Please reference this at the start of each unit to answer any questions you may have.

• SUMMMER BREAK!!!!