COUGAR CHRONICLES November 2019 Newsletter

Mrs. Rogers, Principal

Mrs. Corbett, Assistant Principal

Copper Beech Elementary School 825 N. Easton Road

Glenside, PA 19038

Happy October Copper Beech Families,

Looking back on October, I’m amazed

how it flew by in a beautiful swirl of green, gold,

and browns. Finishing the month with a wonderful

Halloween celebration, our students were aglow

with an excited momentum that brought smiles to

our faces and filled our hearts with joy.

Looking ahead to November, our plans

include service learning projects, a PTA Book Fair,

Peace Week, and American Education Week.

Each of these events hold deep learning

opportunities for our students, in addition to our

robust reading, writing and mathematics

curriculum.

Thanks for all that you do for our children,

you are the reason we smile everyday.

Warmly,

Fatima Rogers

Fatima.Rogers@Abington.k12.pa.us

http://www.abington.k12.pa.us/copper

Jillian and Aaron Oliver Welcome

Emerson Drew

November 1, 2019

6lbs. 10 ozs.

Mommy, daddy and baby are all doing well!

Dear Parents and Students,

On Thursday, November 14th, Copper Beech

would like to encourage students and staff to

wear blue for Diabetes Awareness Day. By

wearing blue, we raise awareness of the

impact that diabetes has on students and

families in the Copper Beech community and

around the world. CB C.A.R.E.S. by wearing

blue… and you should too!

Please know that participation in this endeavor is

optional and at the discretion of our families.

Dear Copper Beech Families,

Many of our families may know, Mr. Dick Stoudt, is a retired ASD bus driver. Although recently retired, he still wears many hats and among them is “Chuckles the Clown”. For the past 45 years, Chuckles has visited many local hospitals during the holiday season to spread joy by delivering NEW stuffed teddy bears and animals to more than 1000 patients young and old. This year, as in the past, we are asking Copper Beech students, parents, and teachers to donate NEW teddy bears and stuffed animals. The program will be called “Bears That Care” and will run from November 18th through November 22nd. Please help us assist “Chuckles the Clown” by bringing in a NEW teddy bear or stuffed animal to school during this time. Bear collection bins will be placed in front of Mrs. Nicholson’s, Mrs. Crompton’s and Mrs. Gerson’s classrooms. Doing kind and thoughtful deeds for others in need makes us feel good. At this time of year, it is especially comforting to know we have helped to make others smile and feel loved. Thank you for helping Mr. Stoudt as he completes his 45th year as Chuckles the Clown. In past years, Copper Beech collected over 100 bears and we would like to exceed that amount this year.

Please know that participation in this endeavor is

Optional and at the discretion of our families. It is intended to be a service project for those families

interested in participating.

What is Service Learning?

Service Learning helps students build character by allowing

them to foster and develop personal values, beliefs

awareness, self-esteem, confidence, and a sense of

empathy and social responsibility. It is a teaching model

that uses community service as a vehicle to help students

reach their academic goals and objectives. Service

learning is based on reciprocal relationship in which service

in the community reinforces and strengthens learning in the

classroom, and classroom experiences reinforce and

strengthen interaction in the community.

Abington School District students perform various types of

service including formal, school-based service learning

projects, volunteer work at hospitals, work with younger

children, and work with the elderly in nursing homes. Other

projects include service with community organizations such

as the SPCA or Kiwanis Club. Informal projects, especially for

younger children, may include individual efforts to assist

family members with their service projects and helping

neighbors. Copper Beech will offer opportunities

throughout the year for your student to earn service

learning hours as well. Visit Abington School District’s

website and search Service Learning K-8 for a more

comprehensive list of service learning opportunities for your

child.

Students are recognized for their service at the end of the

school year. Below is the chart for the 2017-2018 President’s

Volunteer Service Award based on age and hours of

service. All service learning logs are due 9:00 a.m. on May

1, 2020. PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

AGE* ABINGTON BRONZE SILVER GOLD

KIDS 5-

10

15-25 26-49 50-74 75+

TEENS

11-15

30-49 50-74 75-99 100+

* BASED UPON THE AGE OF A STUDENT ON MAY 1, 2018

SERVICE LEARNING

The PTA Book Fair will take place the week of November

11- 15. All students will be given a Wish List to fill out during

their visit to the Book Fair. Please look for this form in their

book bags so that you and your child can order books. On

Friday evening the PTA will host hoagie night and the final

night of the Book Fair, open to all students and families.

Please look for more communication to come.

American Education Week is celebrated during the week

of November 11-15, 2019. During American Education

Week we invite you to visit Copper Beech Elementary

School to participate in a lesson taught by your child’s

teacher. We have planned many special activities to

celebrate this event. The scheduled time for each grade

level visitation is listed below.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

2:00-2:45 pm- Grade 3

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

9:00- 9:45 am- Grade 6

2:00-2:45 pm- Grades K & 5

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

9:00- 9:45 am- Grade 1

1:10- 1:55 pm- Grade 2

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15

9:50 – 10:35 am- Grade 4

During these scheduled times, you are invited in to join

your child’s class. The children and staff look forward to

your attendance. Due to the format of the presentations,

we ask that only adults attend the classroom visitation.

All visitors to the building must use the main entrance, sign

in, and receive a visitor’s pass. We will have “Cougar Kids”

available to assist our visitors in finding the classrooms. On

behalf of the entire staff, we look forward to having you

join us.

Friday, November 8th: Stand up, Step in, Stop Bullying!

High Energy, Participatory School Assembly

performed by David Jack which features educational

themes focusing on anti-bullying. Identifying bullies

and strategies associated with reducing bullying

episodes in school are stressed. The performance is

musical, fun and interactive.

Thursday, November 21st: Mikayla’s Voice

An acronym for the Voice Of Inclusion

for Children Everywhere, Mikayla’s Voice is a non-

profit organization that inspires kids of all abilities to

share the message of inclusion.

Copper Beech will observe Non-violent Conflict

Resolution Week with Peace Week (November

4-8). A week that we celebrate peace through

classroom discussions and morning

announcements, culminating and a school wide

assembly where we Olweus Bullying Prevention

Program.

Nov. 2 Nov.4-8

Fall Clothing Drive Non-Violent Conflict Resolution (Peace) Week

Apr. 1 PTA Meeting 7pm

Nov. 5 NO SCHOOL Apr. 9-13 Apr. 16

NO SCHOOL Author Visit (Grade 2-6)

Nov. 6 PTA Meeting 7pm Apr. 18 Spring Clothing Drive Nov. 8 Bullying Assemblies Apr. 28 NO SCHOOL

Nov 11-15 Book Fair Nov. 12-15 American Ed. Week Visits to Classrooms Nov.15 Hoagie Night 4pm Nov. 16 Copper Beech at The Flyers May 7 PTA Meeting 7pm Nov. 17 PTA Fundraiser @ MOD Pizza May 15 Field Day Nov. 21 Mikayla’s Voice Assemblies May 22 Field Day (raindate) Nov. 24 6th Grade Pancake Breakfast @ Knights of

Columbus in Glenside May 25 NO SCHOOL

Nov. 26 PTA Poinsettia Sale Orders Due May 29 District Elementary Track Meet Nov. 28, 29 NO SCHOOL May 30 Spring Fair Dec. 2-6 PTA Holiday Sale Dec. 6-7 PTA Poinsettia Sale Pick Up Dec. 10-12 12:20pm dismissal Parent-Teacher Conferences June 3 PTA Meeting 7pm

Dec 16 Winter Concert 1:30pm June 4 Spring Choral Concert 7pm (ASHS) Dec. 23-31 NO SCHOOL June 5 District Elem. Track Meet (raindate) Jan. 1 NO SCHOOL June 8 Spring Instrumental Concert 7pm (ASHS)

Jan. 8 PTA Meeting 7pm June 12 K-5 Awards Ceremony Jan. 10 Movie Night 7pm June 15 6th grade Closing Ceremony

Jan. 20 NO SCHOOL June 16 6th grade Celebration Jan. 24-25 Annie Jr. Musical Jan. 28 Copper Beech’s Birthday Jan. 31 Game Night 7pm

Feb. 5 Feb. 5 Feb. 6

Kindergarten Registration (A-L) PTA Meeting 7pm

Kindergarten Registration (M-Z)

Feb. 14, 17 NO SCHOOL Feb. 21 Dance Night Out 7pm

Mar. 4 PTA Meeting 7pm Mar. 13 Sports Night Out 7pm

Mar. 24-26 12:20pm dismissal Parent-Teacher Conferences Mar. 20 Mar. 24-26

Science Fair 6pm Arts Fest

**Please note: New events or changes are BOLDED.**

COPPER BEECH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2019-2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS