Copper Creek Bobcat Blast
April 18, 2021
A Note from Ms. McNeill and Mrs. Myers
Dear Copper Creek Families,
Our pre-school and first grade bobcats were so excited to release butterflies in our butterfly garden this past week. One of the butterflies, named Gerald, is pictured below getting comfortable in his new environment. It is so nice to see the kids enjoying this nice weather in the garden.
We will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week the first week in May. This year's theme is "YOU'RE ESSENTIAL-LY THE BEST!" Our PTSA has been very generous in donating their time, efforts, and supplies to help us celebrate our teaching team. Thank you PTSA!
Please open pdf file below to see how you and your students can join us in celebrating our Teachers, Special Area Teachers, and Paraprofessionals from May 3rd -7th.
As a reminder, if your child was unable to attend school during AZM2 testing, the following make-up sessions are available for Reading and Math only.
- Friday April 23 for Reading
- Friday April 30 for Math
The district has selected April 30th as the final day for students to be transferred between in-person learning at Copper Creek and on-line learning through DVOA. Most of our on-line learning students have returned to in-person learning. Any parent considering making a change will need to do so before the April 30th cut-off date.
Also, please remember that DVUSD continues to follow Covid-19 mitigation efforts for all DVUSD campuses and activities, by students, staff and visitors. This includes wearing a mask while on campus. We appreciate your support in following the district's guidelines and in keeping our students and staff safe.
Stay Safe and Go Bobcats!
K. McNeill, Principal
C. Myers, Dean
Important Dates
- ***No Early Release Days during State testing (testing ends on Apr. 23)
Next Early Release:
- April 30 - Early Release - 90 min
Note from the Registrar
We will be sending PowerSchools account information to parents/guardians who have been identified as not having a current PowerSchool parent/guardian account set up. Please be on the lookout for a letter from Copper Creek (via USPS mail), containing account set-up information.
If you have a current PowerSchools account and are not able to sign in, please email the registrar noelia.harris-mccarty@dvusd.org for assistance. Thank you.
Lost & Found
Tax Credit Donations
NEW TAX INFO: The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) has announced it has moved the deadline for filing and paying state individual income taxes from April 15 to May 17, 2021. The deadline was moved to match Federal (IRS) deadline for 2020 federal individual income tax returns of May 17, 2021.
ADOR also extended Arizona Public School Tax Credit donations deadline to May 17, 2021. Donations must be made by May 17, 2021 to claim the tax credits on your 2020 individual income tax return.
Impact the Lives of DVUSD Students!
Your school tax credit donations can provide DVUSD students with opportunities to participate in after school and summer programs, field trips, music and athletic programs or any other extracurricular activity.The Arizona tax credit program (A.R.S. 43-1089.01) allows a tax credit of up to $200 for individuals and up to $400 for married couples, filing jointly, in support of extracurricular activities. The Arizona tax credit reduces your tax burden to the state of Arizona, dollar for dollar. Please visit https://www.dvusd.org/Domain/2806 for ways to donate to DVUSD schools.
Thank you!
From DVUSD Parent Communications
Important Reminder: As part of our ongoing Operational Safety Plan and DVUSD COVID-19 reporting procedures, it is very important for parents to adhere to the protocol for symptom screening (outlined in pdf file below).
Parent and Community Satisfaction Survey: Please click or ctrl-click on the link below to begin the survey (or copy into your browser). https://url.dvusd.org/5b6f89e0
Covid-19 Reporting - For DVUSD Students and Parents
If your child tests positive for COVID-19, or has come into contact with someone who is positive with COVID-19, please read about the COVID-19 Reporting procedures on the District's website: www.dvusd.org/covidreporting. Please report as soon as possible on reporting form: https://url.dvusd.org/COVID19ReportingForm.
Covid-19 Testing Locations: https://www.dvusd.org/covidtesting
Open Enrollment
Please share with families and friends who are seeking a new school.
Kinder "GARDEN" - Virtual Preview
Come GROW with us!
Preparing your family and incoming Kindergarten students for the exciting journey to Kindergarten!
Our Kinder video is available for viewing and sharing: https://www.dvusd.org/Page/76985.
Please feel free to share our video and flyer with families and friends who have kinder aged children. https://www.smore.com/tqzdm
Community Ed Summer Adventure Camp
Camp and Registration information is available at DVUSD.org/Summer.
DVUSD Developmental Preschool - Peer Role Model Program
Hello Copper Creek Families!
We are looking for children ages 3-5 to be typical peers for our developmental preschool programs.
We have two morning sessions from 9:00 am -11:30 am, and two afternoon sessions from 12:45 pm to 3:15 pm. The program is 4 days a week Monday-Thursday, with a 3 days option as well. Please refer to the flyer below for information regarding tuition, more program info, or to submit an interest form. Please contact analisa.ramos@dvusd.org or rebecca.meyers@dvusd.org if you have any additional questions about the program.
"Children learn best from each other"
Reminder: Parking Lot Procedures
Message from PTSA
YEAR BOOKS
Our 2020 - 2021 Yearbooks are currently on sale. The cost is $15 per PTSA member or $20 for non-members. Yearbooks will be delivered during the last week of school.
Fundraising Support: Please visit https://www.ccptsa.com/ways-to-help for ways to help through Amazon Smiles, BoxTops for Education, and Fry's Community Rewards
As always, thank you for your support! -CCPTSA
Website: https://www.ccptsa.com.
Friendly Reminder!! Attendance Line
Please call our 24-hour attendance line (623)-376-3900 to report your child's absence,
or send e-mail to Noelia.Harris-Mccarty@dvusd.org. Provide student name, grade, teacher and reason for absence.
Information for Parents
Food & Nutrition: https://www.dvusd.org/Domain/110
Technology Hub: https://www.dvusd.org/Page/12858
DVUSD Support Ticket: for students/parents/guardians
Covid-19 Testing Locations: https://www.dvusd.org/covidtesting