
The Cougar's Den
Copperview Elementary Newsletter - November 2020
COPPERVIEW ELEMENTARY
Office: 801-826-8125
Principal : Jeri Rigby
jeri.rigby@canyonsdistrict.org
COUGAR PRIDE: BE SAFE, BE KIND, BE RESPONSIBLE!
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Message from Mrs. Rigby, Copperview Principal
Dear Copperview Families,
Throughout the pandemic, our school has worked to provide families with in-person and remote learning options so they can choose what works best for them. Those wanting to move from one of our two remote learning options to in-person instruction, or vice versa, can submit a change-request any time between Sunday, Nov. 1 through midnight on Sunday, Nov. 8. No action is required of families who wish to stick with their chosen path.
The changes will take effect with the start of the second term on Nov. 23 and carry through to the end of the term on March 5 when families will be given another chance to choose the learning mode that works best for them.
Families will be able to submit their change requests online using the same Skyward Family Access portal they used to register for school at the beginning of the year. Simply log in to Skyward, click on the “online forms” button, select “Term 2 Change-Request Form,” and follow the prompts. If you need further instructions please call the Main Office for assistance.
During the Nov. 1-8 window, parents can submit their change requests at any time or log back in to Skyward to amend their request. However, because the choices parents make during this window will guide the complicated process of shifting teaching assignments and allocating classroom resources, we cannot accept requests after the window closes at midnight on Nov. 8.
As families consider their options it’s important to keep in mind that, depending on how many families choose to return to on-campus learning, class sizes may change. There is also the potential for students to have a different teacher this next term as teaching assignments shift to accommodate change requests.
Principal Jeri Rigby
Important Dates
November
5 – School Pictures – Make Up Day
13 – PTA @ 9:00am - Join in person or by google meet
18 – Mobile Vision & Medical Clinics
24 – Turkey Trot – 1:30pm, Mobile Food Bank – 3:00pm
25-26 – NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess
December
11 – PTA meeting @ 9:00am
19 – January 1 – NO SCHOOL – Winter Recess
NO Mobile Food Bank in December
Holiday Supports
Do you need some support this holiday season? Applications available in the front office between November 1 – 24. Submission does not guarantee receipt.
*** If your child is in need of a winter coat, please call the front office or let your child’s teacher know. ***
Don’t own a computer? You could qualify for a free chromebook or laptop.
CALL 211 TODAY
United Way of Salt Lake and Utah 211 are helping the community stay connected.
Ask about their “Stay Safe, Stay Connected” program.
10th Annual Turkey Trot November 24th @ 1:30pm
Look for permission forms in your child's backpack. The top winners of each grade will
win a Thanksgiving Turkey.
Due to COVID-19 safety measures, no family members will be invited to attend.
Family Math Challenge
- I have 4 sides all the same size and I have 4 corners. What am I?
- It’s 1 o’clock in the afternoon and you are going to the fair in 4 hours. What time are you going to the fair?
- My sister and I have 52 feet of licorice. I have 37 feet, how many feet does my sister have?
- Jessie gave out 21 cookies to the girls in her class. She then gave out cookies to the boys in her class. If Jessie gave out 45 cookies in all, how many cookies dis she give out to the boys?
- Alexa had 41 marbles. Samuel gave Alexa some more marbles and then she had 65 in all. How many marbles did Samuel give Alexa?
Talking to Students About COVID-19
It is inevitable that the topic of COVID-19 will come up in conversations with your children. Below are important things to remember when discussing a pandemic with children.
Model being calm and rational: Our students look to us for cues about how to feel and act in challenging circumstances. If we present as calm and rational, students are more likely to feel safe and secure. As the example in our homes, we need to establish our own resources and coping mechanisms so we can be a source of reassurance for our children.
Stick to the facts: Consult fact sheets for kids and teens/adults (links below). Avoid sharing or reinforcing rumors or unconfirmed information. Remember that it is okay to acknowledge what we don’t know, and avoid saying unconfirmed things in an effort to make children feel better.
Kids: https://www.uthsc.edu/coronavirus/documents/coronavirus-kids-fact-sheet.pdf
Teens/Adults: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/sharefacts.html
Validate feelings, remember resources, and remind children of what we can do to stay safe:
Students may share that they feel scared or nervous. Others may feel relieved and excited to be back at school. It’s important to acknowledge the wide range of emotions students could be experiencing and normalize that all these feelings are okay and accepted. If students share concerns looking for reassurance:
If students share concerns, looking for reassurance:
- Validate that their feelings are normal
- Remind them of resources to help cope
- Discuss action items to keep ourselves and others safe. Tangible actions can decrease feelings of anxiety and minimize potential trauma.
For example: “I hear that you’re worried and scared, and that’s okay; we might be feeling lots of different feelings right now. We are here to
support each other as a family. Remember that there are many things we can do to keep ourselves and others safe, like wearing a mask, keeping distance from others, and washing our hands or using hand sanitizer often.”
Develop and maintain predictable routines: Children feel safer when they know what to expect. Now, more than ever, routines are crucial to creating feelings of safety. Ensure that routines are well-established, and spend adequate time teaching and reinforcing these routines.
Avoid language that blames others:
When in crisis, it is a typical human response to look for someone or something who is at fault. As parents, we must avoid language that blames others and leads to stigma, as well as redirect if we hear it from others.
Adapted from resources shared by the National Education Association and Center for Disease Control.
Family Learning Center Classes Begin
Come learn English, Computer Classes, and Engage in a friendly environment. All parents and community members welcome.
- Childcare provided.
- Located inside Copperview Elementary School
Monday – Thursdays: 8:30 – 10:30am (English)
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 11:00am – 12:00pm (Computers)
Family Resources
Canyons Family Center, Mt. Jordan Middle School 9351 South Mountaineer Lane (210 East), Sandy, 801-826-8190
- Individual and family-based counseling, student-support groups and parent-education classes provided at no charge for Canyons School District families.
Crisis Support – If you need someone to talk to...
-SAFE UT – Call 800-273-8255 or Chat-Crisisline
-MCOT – Crisis Line 801-587-3000
-211.org or Dial 211 for info @ health & human services
-Domestic Violence Hotline 800-467-7273
Family Learning Center, Copperview Elementary School, 801-826-8178
-Free English and Computer classes for adults. Childcare provided.
Mid-Valley Health Clinic, 8446 S Harrison St, Midvale—385-417-0131
-Provides primary health care services regardless of ability to pay, co-pay or sliding based on income. Accepts Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare & private insurance.
Community Building Community, 49 W Center St, Midvale, 385-887-9002
-Medical and Dental services for adults and children. Serves low income families, uninsured & under-insured.
-Community Center with classes for children & adults.
University of Utah Greenwood Health Center, 7495 S. State St, 801-213-9400
Eye Care For Kids, 6911 South State Street, 801-255-8525
Copperview Food and Resource Center, 8446 S. Harrison St, Midvale, 801-255-3516
-Food Service Hours: MON-THU 8:30AM-11AM, 1PM-3PM, closed 11AM-1PM
Mobile Food Pantry at Copperview Elementary School, provided monthly
Copperview Elementary School, 8449 S. 150 W., Midvale, 801-826-8125
Parent Connect—Technology resource for parents
https://www.parentconnections.canyonsdistrict.org/
Copperview Recreation Center, 8446 S Harrison St, Midvale, 385-468-1515
-Sports and recreation programs, scholarships available. No-School Adventure Camps available.
Ruth Vine Tyler Library, 8041 S. Wood St., 801-944-4636 -Apply for free library card—at branch or online
-Kids Café Mon-Fri 3:30-4:30. Healthy snack program
-Open Mon-Thurs 10 am-9 pm / Fri & Sat 10 am-6 pm
-Brainfuse— free online tutoring 7 days a week 2-11pm
Heating and Utility Assistance through HEAT and HELP, 801-521-6107/ 844-214-3090
-Applications taken between November 1 - April 30
Low Cost Internet Resource
-https://www.internetessentials.com/ Call 855-846-8376
Mexican Consolate Contact Information – 801-521-8502 https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/saltlakecity/
Boys and Girls Club, 7631 Chapel St, Midvale, 801-256-9008.
Canyons School District partners with the United Way and works within a Community School model that supports our students and families along 5 pathways to achieve academic success:
- Academic
- Youth Development
- Parent Engagement
- Health & Social Services
- Community Partnerships