Copper Beech Parent Update

Dear Copper Beech Families,

Thank you for a great week at Copper Beech! We were thrilled to host Kathleen Holmes's author visit on Tuesday. Her engaging presentation captivated our students, who were eager to learn about her recipe for a great story.

On Thursday, we enjoyed our D.A.R.E. graduation. Officer Stahl and Officer Connelly bonded with our 5th-grade students over the course of the school year and taught them lessons about peer pressure, addictive drugs, and standing up for others.

Lastly, we ended the week with a fun-filled day of activities at Field Day! The camaraderie between students was wonderful to see. I loved seeing smiling faces where all students were included. Everyone showed up and represented their color well! We loved seeing many families come out to cheer their children on!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Best,

Ms. Stokes

• • • Monday, 5/20

    • Brain Show Assembly
    • International Red Sneaker Day- Food Allergy Awareness
    • Tuesday, 5/21
    • 5th Grade Community Day
    • Cougar Steppers Practice 8:30 AM (Gym)
    • Wednesday, 5/22
    • Cougar Steppers Practice 8:30 AM (Gym)
    • Thursday, 5/23
    • 5th Grade Community Day- Rain Date
    • Friday, 5/24
    • Early Dismissal 12:20 PM
    • Red, White, and Blue Spirit Day

• 5th Grade Activities Flyer- This flyer includes our 5th-grade activities for the year. Please note that a letter will go home to families early this week to provide additional information about the 5th Grade Commencement Ceremony.

• • 5th Grade Community Day- Information Flyer Here

  • Incoming 5th Graders Parent Meeting.- Topic: Class of 2025: 4th Grade Parent Meeting

    Time: May 22, 2024 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://zoom.us/j/93785482968?pwd=OTFremdNbmFaalp4a2g5d05hVjYzdz09
    Meeting ID: 937 8548 2968

    Passcode: 499142

• i-Ready End of Year Diagnostic Testing May 6-24- Administer Spring i-Ready Diagnostics (K-5)

• Kindergarten screener testing will take place May 29-31 and June 5-7.

• Grades 3-5 Administer PA School Climate Survey *window May 13-24

• Bully Prevention: The theme for May is mindfulness.

• Service Learning Award- If you would like to apply for a service award for the 2023-2024 school year (service must have occurred between June 1, 2023-May 31, 2024), please visit the service learning awards webpage and click on the link for your school’s application form. The window for applications will be open from April 1-May 1,2024. More details are here.

May Calendar

Copper Beech Calendar of Events

Copper Beech 2023-24 School Year

• Monday, 5/27

• NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
• Tuesday, 5/28
• Cougar Steppers Practice 8:30 AM (Gym)

• Wednesday, 5/29
• Cougar Steppers Practice 8:30 AM (Gym)
• 5th Grade Chorus Rehearsal 11:15-11:55 (Gym)
• 4th Grade Chorus Rehearsal 12:00-12:40 (Gym)
• Kindergarten Screening
• Thursday, 5/30
• Kindergarten Publishing Party 10:00-10:45 AM (A-Side Grass Area)
• Café Fork and Spoon Winners (Café A)
• Kindergarten Screening
• Friday, 5/31
• Café Fork and Spoon Winners (Café B)
• Raffle
• Beech Shack/Cart
• 5th Grade Chorus Rehearsal 11:15-11:55 (Gym)
• 4th Grade Chorus Rehearsal 12:00-12:40 (Gym)
• Cougar Steppers Show K-2 9:15 AM/ 3-5 2:15 PM(Gym)
• Kindergarten Screening

• Career Education Assignments. Grades 3-5- Please be sure to complete these before the end of the month.

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

• Service Learning Website for Volunteers
• Reminder from Service Learning to complete your log as you participate in service learning activities. Printed out service logs are in the office waiting area.
  

  Service logs can be found here: Service Logs 2023-2024

  Service Learning opportunities are listed on the ASD website and can be found here: Service Learning Opportunities
  

  Any questions, please reach out to Ann-MarieDelaney@abington.k12.pa.us or SheriGerson@abington.k12.pa.us
  

• 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.

On May 6th, 2024, author, disability advocate, and entrepreneur Jimmy Curran visited our school to speak to students! Mr. Curran recently published Will the One-Winged Eagle, a children’s book with an inspiring message of acceptance and overcoming adversity. Ivy Glaser, a 4th-grade student, gave Mr. Curran a special welcome and introduction! Before the visit, students participated in our No Place for Hate lesson and identified ways to make Copper Beech more inclusive. Their ideas are featured on our bulletin board.