

Copper Beech Parent Update
Week of November 27, 2023
Principal's Message
Dear Copper Beech Families,
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. I wish you a wonderful long weekend filled with all of the things you like to do most!
Best regards,
Ms. Stokes
Multicultural Night
📢Important Information
Bully Prevention: The theme for November is Responsibility. If you spot your child being responsible, be sure to praise them.
PICTURE DAY! Photos are ready to view and purchase; see information here!
Holiday Shop November 27-December 1- Please direct questions to Ms. Ficca at lficca@copperbeechpta.com . Here is the link to the information on the PTA website.
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)
- November is National American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month.
- 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 welcome you to wear the following:
- Monday- Celebrate our differences- Wear your favorite color.
- Tuesday- Team T-shirt 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- Wacky Socks Wednesday- wear mismatched socks or outfit to show our differences and acceptance of everyone
- Thursday- Thrilling Thursday by dressing up as your favorite superhero to show everyone is SUPER
- Friday- Fantastic Tie-dye Friday- wear all the colors to show your inclusion of others
Annual 3rd Grade Float Parade
The 3rd Grade presented their recent book reports inspired by Thanksgiving Day Parade floats. The Kindergarten Buddies watched while they floated down the hall.
Calendars
5th Grade Turkey Bowl
This Week at Copper Beech
- Holiday Shop Week!
- Monday, 11/27
- Tuesday, 11/28
- Discovery Kitchen! In Cafeteria 11-2 PM
- School Board Meeting 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, 11/29
- Cougar Step Practice 8 AM in the Gym
- MUSIC REHEARSAL
- Thursday, 11/30
- Cougar Step Practice 8 AM in the Gym
- Friday, 12/01
- Nutrition Meeting
4th Grade Turkey Trot
Next Week at Copper Beech
- INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS WEEK!
- Monday, 12/4
- Marvel Monday- celebrate differences wear your favorite color
- Tuesday, 12/5
- 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
- School Board Meeting 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, 12/6
- Wacky Socks Wednesday
- Cougar Step Practice 8 AM in the Gym
- MUSIC REHEARSAL
- PTA Meeting 7:00 PM
- Thursday, 12/7
- Thrilling Thursday by dressing up as your favorite superhero to show everyone's SUPER
- Cougar Step Practice 8 AM in the Gym
- Friday, 12/8
- Fantastic Tie Dye Friday- wear all the colors to show your inclusion of others
Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast
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.