Copper Creek Bobcat Blast
Sunday, January 23, 2022
A Note from Ms. McNeill and Mrs. Myers
Dear Copper Creek Families,
We would like to thank our parents and the community for your support and patience as we cope with an increase of Covid related absences for both students and staff. We are doing our best to be flexible in covering the most critical areas for student learning. Students who are not able to physically attend school have on-line learning access through Canvas and Zoom. Please be sure to communicate with your child's teacher if you have questions on student assignments.
Once again we would like to congratulate our Copper Creek spelling bee winner, Carter Petrie, 6th grade. Carter will represent Copper Creek at the district wide spelling be on Monday, January 24. Way to go Carter!
A friendly reminder, Copper Creek is a mask friendly school. While not required, we encourage mask wearing during this particularly high transmission period. We would also like to encourage parents to review Covid testing opportunities offered by to DVUSD students and staff. Please see testing link below.
Stay Safe & Go Bobcats!
K. McNeill, Principal
C. Myers, Dean
Important Dates!
PLC Fridays - 90 Minute early release
- Jan 28 - 1:45 pm release
- Feb 4, 11, & 25 - 1:45 pm release
PTC - Half days
- Feb 17 & 18 - 11:50 am release
President's Day
- Feb 21 - No School
DVUSD instructional calendar: https://www.dvusd.org/Calendar
Note from District: Important upcoming dates
In addition, April 29 is a 90-minute early release day, which follows state testing. These early release days allow our teachers and staff to collaborate and plan for ways to ensure success for all students. All early release days are marked on the District calendar at www.dvusd.org/Calendar.
From Nurse Sara
Parents,
Here’s some GREAT news regarding Covid testing sites and FREE Covid home tests:
In response to the shortage of home test kit availability, DVUSD has entered into a partnership with Emery Women’s Health Services. Pop up sites are located on school campuses. Times and locations are listed on the district website. Some are by appointment only.
Please access on: https://www.dvusd.org/covidtesting
Additionally, most of you have heard of the free home test kits which are available and delivered to your home free of charge. You may request up to 4 per household/home address. I have included the link for you as well. COVIDtests.gov - Free at-home COVID-19 tests
DVUSD Students & Staff Covid Testing
Drive-Thru Testing Opportunities
Some testing sites will require an appointment. https://www.dvusd.org/covidtesting
Congratulations!
The Copper Creek Spelling Bee winner is Carter Petrie, 6th grade from Mrs. Buffington's class. Carter will represent Copper Creek at the district wide spelling bee. Congratulations to Carter!
The Copper Creek Spelling Bee runner up is Will Welsch, 4th grade from Mrs. Rainer's class.
The District spelling bee competition will be held on Monday, January 24, 2022 at the District Office. https://www.dvusd.org/Page/62260
Doodle for Google 2022!
This theme can be interpreted in many ways. The contest runs from January 11, 2022 to March 4, 2022. Fifty-four students will be named winners from their state/territory. Four finalists will win a $5,000 scholarship and one winning student will receive a $30,000 college scholarship as well as a $50,000 Google for Education tech package for their school.
The winning artwork will appear on the Google homepage for a day! Please read the attached parent letter and log on to doodle4google.com for the entry form and detailed instructions. Start doodling
Extracurricular Activity Tax Credit
If you forgot to donate by the end of 2021, don't worry!
Payments made from January 1, 2022, through April 15, 2022, can be applied to an individual's 2021 Arizona Taxes.
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 tax credit reduces your tax burden to the state of Arizona, dollar for dollar.
More information and links to donate online are available on the DVUSD website.
Kindergarten Parents
Gentle reminder: The Kindergarten unloading zone and gate closes at 8:30 am when the bell rings.
Parents who remain in line after the gate closes (8:30 am or later) will need to park their vehicles and walk their kindergartener into the office.
Thank you for your support!
STUDENT SAFETY
Parents: Thank you for your continued support and your willingness to keep our students safe.
Friendly reminders:
- Teachers do not start morning duty until 8:15 am each day.
- Please do not drop off your children at school before 8:15 am.
- Gates to the school will remain locked until 8:15 am each morning.
- Please do not park in the bike lane on Hillcrest Blvd for student pick-up / drop-off.
Copper Creek Job Openings!
CC PTSA NEWS!
Pizza Bingo originally scheduled for this month has been rescheduled for March 10, 2022.
Yearbook orders are due by March 31, 2022. We have order forms in the library if your child needs one. Yearbooks are $15 for PTSA members and $20 for all non PTSA members.
We have a limited number of class spirit shirts left. If you would like to purchase one the cost is $20. Order forms are in the library.
Thank you for your continued support!
- - CCPTSA
Welcome 2022-2023 Kindergarten Parents!
Please register on-line!
For Kinder info, please visit https://www.dvusd.org/kindergarten
To enroll: https://www.dvusd.org/enroll
What Parents will Need to Enroll Their Student
- Original birth certificate or a certified copy
- Immunization records
- Proof of residence (utility bill, house payment receipt, rent receipt, escrow document or lease agreement)
- Form of Identification
- Copy of legal guardian or custody papers if applicable
Virtual Fall Kindergarten Preview!
Fall Kindergarten Preview!
"Play, Learn and Grow Together"
View on Copper Creek webpage - https://www.dvusd.org/Domain/13
Don't forget to Mark Your Calendar for Copper Creek's Spring Kindergarten Preview Night! Thursday, March 3, 2022 @ 5:00 PM on Copper Creek campus.
Food & Nutrition
Birthday Party Bucket: https://www.dvusd.org/Page/65635
* All orders must be pre-approved by teacher
**Confirm delivery date, time and # of children with teacher prior to ordering
Orders must be placed at least 2 weeks in advance and must be pre-paid
Friendly Reminder!! Attendance Line
Please call our 24-hour attendance line @ 623-376-3990 to report your child's absence, or send e-mail to Noelia.Harris-Mccarty@dvusd.org. Please provide student name, grade, teacher and reason for absence.
Visit Us!
7071 W. Hillcrest Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85310
Website: https://www.dvusd.org/Domain/13
Location: 7071 W. Hillcrest Blvd Glendale, AZ 85310
Phone: 623-376-3900