

Copper Beech Parent Update
Week of November 13, 2023
Principal's Message
Dear Copper Beech Families,
Thank you for all you do to make Copper Beech a great place for our students. We are looking forward to welcoming you to Copper Beech for American Education Week and sharing your child's progress with you during our Conferences. I wish you all a wonderful weekend!
Best regards,
Ms. Stokes
📢Important Information
Bully Prevention: The theme for November is Responsibility. Please be certain to incorporate this theme into your lessons and as you conduct circles and meetings with your class. If you spot students being responsible, be sure to praise them.
Parent-teacher Conferences- Here is the Conference Letter with any further details.
Book Fair
11/13-11/17 Book Fair
đź“šBook Fair Previewđź“š- Book Fair Coordinators will be hosting a preview event for the teachers on Monday morning from 8-8:50 AM so they have a chance to check out the stock and write their requests for the wish list.
The Copper Beech Book Fair will run November 13-17! Information here. Students will shop during their regularly scheduled library times. The Book Fair will also be open to parents who are in school to attend American Education Week events, and there will be a family night from 4-8 pm on Friday, November 17. Link to the Book Fair website.
PICTURE DAY! Photos are ready to view and purchase; see information here!
HOLIDAY SHOP times
Food Drive Information here
The Dramatics Program has some upcoming shows! See the list here.
- November is National American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month.
Track Meet
Calendars
This Week at Copper Beech
- AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK- Here is the parent letter with additional details.
- Monday, 11/13
- Book Fair
- American Education Visitation:
9:15-10:00 a.m. Grade 1- Steinmetz
- Tuesday, 11/14
- Book Fair
- Make-up Picture Day!
- American Education Visitation:
- 9:15-10:00 a.m. Grade 1- Creter and Flint
- 9:45- 10:25 a.m. Grade 3
- 2:00-2:45 p.m. Grade 1- Allen & Grade 5
- School Board Meeting 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, 11/15
- Book Fair
- Cougar Step Practice 8 AM in the Gym
- American Education Visitation
2:00-2:45 p.m. Grade 4
- Musical Rehearsal 3:30 PM
- Thursday, 11/16
- Book Fair
- Cougar Step Practice 8 AM in the Gym
- American Education Visitation
10:00-10:45 a.m. Grade 2
- Giuliano’s Deli Restaurant Fundraiser- Please mention you are a Copper Beech Family when placing your order to ensure a percentage of your payment is donated to our school.
- Friday, 11/17
- Book Fair
- American Education Visitation
9:45 – 10:25 a.m. Grade K
*2:00-2:45 p.m. Grade 1- Moran, Bowlin & Delaney
- Multicultural Night 6:45-8:00 PM
CB Smiles
Pictured above are a few smiles spotted around CB. Featured here: Pumpkin Guessing Game winners, student morning announcement reader from our Principal's Anti-Bullying Committee, students share their Halloween candy with Ms. Stokes and Mr. Rasheem, Purple for Peace in Ms. Steinmetz's room, Ms. Scholly and Ms. Conway are spotted twinning, Ms. Kocent's class gets to pie the teacher of their choice in their pom-pom incentive party, Ms. Walsh giving away winter coats at our Coat Drive.
Next Week at Copper Beech
- This Week is Conference Week. The half-day lunch schedule will be shared with you. Here is the Conference Memo.
- Monday, 11/20
- Early Dismissal
- Teacher Conferences
- Tuesday, 11/21
- Early Dismissal
- Teacher Conferences
- 11/21 Teacher’s Pot Luck
- Wednesday, 11/22
- Early Dismissal
- Teacher Conferences
- NO MUSIC REHEARSAL THIS WEEK!
- Thursday, 11/23
- NO SCHOOL- HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
- Friday, 11/24
- NO SCHOOL!
Quick Access to Frequently Needed and Re-occurring Information:
- 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.