The Horseshoe Review
The Copeland PTO Newsletter - November 15, 2019
Your PTO & Fundraiser Dollars at work! The new playground equipment has been ordered!
President’s Corner By Amanda Ball
It’s hard to believe the holiday season is here and Thanksgiving break is one short week away. I hope you and your kiddos enjoy the week off and that you have a safe and very Happy Thanksgiving Holiday.
Big Kahuna was a big success! Thank you to everyone that ordered and supported that fundraiser. I do know there were some issues with missing orders or missing items within orders. If you had any issues that still need to be corrected, please go to BKCustomerCare.com. They will get everything taken care of.
Don’t forget to pick up your Texas Roadhouse Rolls if you purchased them. The gift cards will be delivered to the school to be distributed, but you will need to go to the restaurant to get your rolls, butter & peanuts. Thanks for everyone that supported our Copeland Colts.
I would like to give a huge thank you to Karen Thomas & Alex Elizarraras for making all the decorations for the Father/Daughter Dance. Also, thank you to the volunteers that helped set up and work the dance that night. Every father and daughter really enjoyed their special evening.
There are lots of activities happening before the Christmas holiday. Please mark your calendars so you don’t miss anything.
Nov 19 – Big Kahuna Gaming Truck Rewards
Nov 20 – Big Kahuna Kona Ice Rewards
Nov 22 – Colonial Days
Texas Roadhouse Rolls Pickup on November 21, 22, 25, 26 & 27th
Dec 4 – 5th Grade Field Trip to see Miracle on 34th Street at AD Players
Dec 5 – 4th Grade Field Trip to see Squirrel Girl Goes to College at LCHS
Dec 13 – Spirit Cart
Dec 17 – General PTO meeting followed by Copeland Choir performance
Dec 20 – Holiday Parties
If you have any questions/concerns/ideas regarding PTO, please feel free to contact me at copelandptopresident@gmail.com
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Don't remember what prizes your kid should have received?
Spirit Night Wed Nov 20
Spirit Night Monday Dec 2
Congratulations STEPHANIE MUELLER Our November Volunteer of the Month!
Who will it be next month??? Log your hours now. If you need to know how, see the bottom of this newsletter for step by step directions on how to use Raptor, our volunteer hour recording system for CyFair ISD.
VOLUNTEER SHOUT OUTS: New section to the Horseshoe Review. We want to honor all who contribute to our volunteer base.
Volunteer Shout Out to DONA LEROY
Volunteer Shout out to ANDREA PACKER
Volunteer Opportunities by Deepa Ozarkar
We are still in need of a Homeroom Coordinator for Mrs. Tanguay’s 5th grade class. If you are interested in volunteering to be HRC, even if your child is not in one of these classes, please email CopelandPTOVIPS@gmail.com. The VIPS Coordinator will get you connected with your class.
Throughout the year, HRCs will keep you informed of class parties, school events, volunteer opportunities and much more. If you haven’t received any emails from your HRC, please ask your child's teacher for your HRC’s contact information and reach out to the HRC to ensure she has your correct email address.
COLONIAL DAY IS NEXT FRIDAY!
We still need a lot of help. Volunteers can help all day or for only a few hours.
Also, every 5th grade homeroom has a list of supplies that need to be supplied for the food station and hospitality suite. Check with your homeroom teacher if you haven't gotten the signup. If you can't attend Colonial Day this is an easy, awesome way to help out.
Also, those volunteering have the option to order a Jason's Deli sandwich, chips, pickle spear and a drink for $5. All orders for sandwiches need to be ordered by Monday, November 18th at 3 pm. You can email tracy.b.reynolds@gmail.com so I can add you to the order. Money needs to be sent to school with your child by Tuesday, November 19th, labeled "Colonial Day lunch" with your name on it. You can also drop it off at the front desk.
Spirit Cart
Today was a huge success and we want to continue the momentum. Thanks for volunteering your time, our students enjoy the opportunity to shop and they wouldn't be able to do it without volunteers like you!
If the sign up is full, but you still want to come, please do. We can always use an extra hand! If you have any questions please email CopelandSpiritCart@gmail.com.
Art Volunteers and Supplies Needed
Mrs. Krengel is looking for art class volunteers! If you love art and would like to help please signup with the link below.
The art room is also in need of the following supplies:
Old T-shirts (using for smocks)
Paper Towels
Paper Plates
Flour
Alum (spice)
Newspapers
Have your student bring them to the art room or you can bring them to the front desk. Thanks for your donations!
November Staff Luncheon
Volunteer for your child's Science class
The Garden by Tracy Reynolds
On Friday the 3rd graders got a cabbage plant to participate in the 3rd Grade Bonnie Cabbage Growing Contest. The gardener will talk to the kids more about it on Thursday, November 21. For more details, you can check out https://bonniecabbageprogram.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BonnieCabbageProgram_Students_Handout.pdf.
We need some more parents to help water during the holiday breaks. If you are in town and can help, please email tracy.b.reynolds@gmail.com
Upload your photos for the Copeland 2019-2020 Yearbook
Spirit Gear by Amanda Ball
There are a limited number of sizes available for spirit shirts and hoodies if you are interested in showing your school spirit! To order go to copelandpto.org. If you have any questions please email copelandspiritwear@gmail.com.
Before you start shopping for the holidays....
Help us get FREE MONEY for Our Kids!!!!
Link your Kroger Rewards card to Copeland Elem at www.KrogerCommunityRewards.com.
Are you a big Amazon shopper? Start using Smile.Amazon.com or go to account settings in the Amazon App and select Copeland Elementary as your charity.
Download Shoparoo App and snap a picture of your receipts from any store and they will make a donation to Copeland Elem.
BoxTops is switching to digital. Just scan your receipts on their app from any store and they give a donation to Copeland Elem. There are a few products that you can still clip the BoxTops for. Send these to the school and they can feed the shark in the front office!
Does the company you, or your spouse, work for match donations or pay for hours you volunteer at Copeland Elem? These companies do: Shell, BP & Microsoft. If you don’t know if your company does, please ask your HR Dept.
Birthday Marquee
Support your Copeland PTO and wish your Copeland Colt a HAPPY BIRTHDAY by featuring them on the Copeland Elementary Marquee the week of their birthday.
It's Simple and Easy...
- Choose the week you want to feature your Copeland Colt
- Complete the Birthday Marquee Form
- Submit the $20 Birthday Marquee Fee
- Watch the look on their face when they see their name
Spots are limited to 5 listings per week. You must submit the form and payment by noon on the Friday prior to the week selected. So sign up your Copeland Colt TODAY!
Does your student have a summer birthday or is the week of their birthday already filled up? You can choose any week that is still available.
Due to processing, payments must be made online or by cash to guarantee your spot on the birthday marquee. If you are paying by cash; complete this online form, choose the "pay later" option then submit the payment within two business days to the school, either to the front office or send it in with your student.
P.E. Twitter Page Fun
Check out our Twitter page @CopelandPE3 for P.E. fun photos.
Log your Volunteer Hours to get more money for our school!
Working for our kids as a volunteer is both rewarding and important. Please log your volunteer hours in our Raptor Portal. The more volunteer hours we log the more money we get from the state.
CFISD has provided an online program to make it easier on volunteers to log and track their
volunteer hours. This program is called Raptor, which is part of the V-Soft security software
that helps keep our schools safe.
Copeland does not have logbooks in the front office to record your hours. So, in order to
log your hours, you will need to establish a raptor account. This is quite easy and will allow
you to log your hours at home.
The steps to register online are as follows:
1. Go to https://www.cfisd.net/en/community-involvement/community-engagement/volunteer/# or click on the "New to Raptor" button below.
2. Complete this form in its entirety and submit (you must have an email address to do this)
3. You will receive an email from support@raptorware.com with your account information and password.
4. Once you receive the email use the button below to log in to your account.
5. Add this website to your favorites (this is where you will log hours)
6. Log in with email and password
7. Select campus
8. Select the tabs you will need
This program will be used to determine volunteer of the month and reporting our total volunteer hours to the district, enabling them to apply for various grants and programs.