Copper Beech Parent Update

Dear Families,

I hope you enjoy seeing the smiles on your child's face in the pictures we share with you each week. Our students really enjoyed tasting all of the special sample foods they could try as part of our Discovery Food event in the cafeteria. In addition, I was so proud of our students as they showed their caring character traits and were recognized as part of our C.B C.A.R.E.S. reward system. Each week, they work so hard as they learn new things, and of course, we always try our very best to make learning and being at Copper Beech a fun experience for our students each day!

In addition, I would like to send a special "Thank you" to all of our families who volunteered to help at this week's Holiday Shop. Our students look forward to this each year. I hope that many families were able to see the excitement their children had when sharing the special goodies they purchased for their loved ones. Thank you for all you do to work with us each day. I wish you all a relaxing weekend as you prepare to wrap up in preparation for the winter break that is fast approaching!

Best,

Ms. Stokes

• Bully Prevention: The theme for December is Gratitude. If you spot students showing gratitude, be sure to praise them.

• December School Counselor Newsletter can be found here.

• Winter Hats, Gloves, Mittens Drive: Service Learning and Student Council will be collecting winter hats, gloves, and mittens for Cradles to Crayons starting November 28th through December 20th. Please bring any new hats, gloves, or mittens for children ages 0-12 to designated donation bins. Donation bins will be located in the lobby, outside of room 237B (Mrs. Delaney) and outside of room 129 B (Mrs.Gerson). Thank you for helping to make the winter a little warmer for children in need. Any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Delaney (AnnMarieDelaney@abington.k12.pa.us) or Mrs. Gerson (SheriGerson@Abington.k12.pa.us)

• Coming Soon in December...

December 4 through 8, 2023, is Inclusive Schools Week (ISW)! ISW is celebrated annually the first week in December by families, schools, and organizations to highlight and celebrate the progress schools have made in implementing inclusive practices to ensure a quality education for an increasingly diverse student population. To celebrate this week, we will have some special dress days and encourage you to join in if you can.

Some of our students trying out new foods at our Discovery Kitchen Event this week.

December Calendar

Copper Beech Calendar of Events

Copper Beech 2023-24 School Year

• INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS WEEK!
• Monday, 12/4
• End of First Grading Period
• Marvel Monday- celebrate differences wear your favorite color
• School Board Meeting 7:30 PM
• Tuesday, 12/5
• End of First marking period for attendance.
• Team T-Shirt Day to show you can be part of a team or include someone you don’t know in an activity or at the lunch table
• Wednesday, 12/6
• Wacky Socks Wednesday
• Cougar Step Practice in the Gym 8:00 AM
• MUSIC REHEARSAL
• PTA Meeting 7:00 PM
• Thursday, 12/7
• Thrilling Thursday by dressing up as your favorite superhero to show everyone is SUPER
  
• Cougar Step Practice 8 AM in the Gym
• Friday, 12/8
• Report cards will be posted on Skyward at 4 PM.
• Gifted Screening 1st Grade
• Fantastic Tie Dye Friday- wear all the colors to show your inclusion of others

Ms. Stokes spotted some students showing two of our character pledge traits respectfulness and responsibility. They were using their quiet signs when they were independent (without a teacher escorting them) as they walked through the hallway. Mr. Price's Class was one of multiple class winners who were recognized this past month for winning the Cafe Fork and Spoon award. Some other winners include Ms. James, Ms. Moran, Ms. Keaser, Ms. Chiodo, Ms. Matthews, Mr. Falcone, Ms. Nicholson, Ms. Steinmetz, Ms. Poole, Ms. Kocent, and Mr. Williams.

All of these pictures represent CB C.A.R.E.S. spotted around our school!

• Monday, 12/11
• Tuesday, 12/12
• School Board Meeting 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, 12/13
• Cougar Step Practice 8 AM in the Gym
• MUSIC REHEARSAL
• Thursday, 12/14
• Cougar Step Practice 8 AM in the Gym
• Friday, 12/15
• Beech Shack & Cart

Ms. Creter and family welcomed their new baby girl, Katherine Dale Creter, on November 28th!

• 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.