Copper Elementary halloween carnival a spooky, fun blast!

The Copper Elementary Halloween carnival held Thursday October 30th showed the excitement and enthusiasm our community and kids have for a fun Halloween. The costumes were creative and downright adorable!
The event had a little bit of everything for young trick or treaters.
Pastor Sean was, once again, the cake walk master of games handed out many delicious snacks to lucky winners.
There was bean toss, ball toss, fishing, and a variety of other creative games.
There was even a haunted house staffed by spooky 6th graders.
A fun, safe event for the kids of the community.
Thank you Copper School and Copper 6th graders and parents.

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Copper School hosts parent education night

Teachers and administration of Copperopolis elementary school held an informational evening on Wednesday October 23, 2014 to help parents understand the new technology and curriculum utilized in today's classrooms.

The evening began with pizza and drinks. As the parents settled in, Miss DeSimone brought up the student.mtuesd.net site that all children use at school daily. She walked the parents through accessing the site and utilizing the programs within it.

"There will not longer be the excuse, 'I forgot my homework' or 'I forgot my text book' as all the information is also on the site, accesible and can be printed." Said DeSimone. Parents asked if printers were not available, if hand written work was acceptable. The answer was, yes, as the educators just want the student to be able to complete the work.

Parent Night at Copper School - education information

Staff is hosting a Parent Night on October 22 here at school- in the gym. It will run 5:30-6:30. The school will provide pizza and free childcare. We will be addressing topics such as our math curriculum and homework help for families. I will also give a brief update as to where we are as district regarding common core standards. RSVP to kvail@mtwain.k12.ca.us

Parent Night at Copper School - education information

Staff is hosting a Parent Night on October 22 here at school- in the gym. It will run 5:30-6:30. The school will provide pizza and free childcare. We will be addressing topics such as our math curriculum and homework help for families. I will also give a brief update as to where we are as district regarding common core standards. RSVP to kvail@mtwain.k12.ca.us

Copper Elementary welcomes new librarian Aurora Qualls

Aurora Qualls is a very familiar face at Copperopolis Elementary as a volunteer and at times paid staff on the playground, the kitchen and within the classrooms.

With three sons, Austin, Ben and Adam all at one time or another students at Copper, Aurora has seen her fair share of the inside of classrooms and the library.

Last year Aurora was able to substitute in the library and really felt at home. When the position came open she applied at once.

Since Aurora has a passion for books it should come as no surprise that her favorite part of the job, besides all the children, is the unlimited access to books. "I love finding new books I haven't read."

Her favorite book? The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.

Meet the Copper Elementary School Council

Our future looks bright with these kids at the helm. Congratulations 2014/15 Copperopolis Elementary student council.

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Top row l-r: Avery Strauch, Constance Gibson, and Faith Robinson
Bottom row l-r: Adam Qualls, Quade Walker and Hunter Heath.

Beginning 9-29-14 short interviews with each officer of the Copperopolis Elementary Student Council will begin to post on the Copper Gazette.

The votes are in - Congratulations Copperopolis Elementary Student Body Officers

2014 Student Body Officers  Copperopolis Elementary!!!

President:  Faith Robinson-Romero

Vice President:  Avery Strauch

Secretary:  Constance Gibson

Historian:  Adam Qualls

Treasurer:  Quade Walker

Sergeant at Arms:  Hunter Heath

 Courtesy photo

2014/15 School year starts amid laughter and smiles

Lots of excited and happy kids crowded the playground of Copperopolis Elementary on the morning of August 20, 2014 for the first day of the 2014/15 year.
The smiles a testament to the comfort and community the children feel at Copper school.

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School starts August 20, 2014

First day of school ----------AUGUST 2o, 2014, 8:00 am.

Copperopolis Elementary School receives Title 1 Academic Acheivement Award

Copperopolis Elementary is the recipient of the Title I Academic Achievement Award for 2014.

"I am so excited to share the news that Copperopolis Elementary has received the Title I Achievement Award for 2014. This success is a result of a group effort that includes our staff, families and army of volunteers who support all of the students at Copper Elementary.” Said Principal Karen Vail.

According to Vail, to receive this distinction “the school must demonstrate that all students are making significant progress toward proficiency on California's academic content standards. Additionally, the school's socioeconomically disadvantaged students must have doubled the achievement targets set for them for two consecutive years.”

Copper School looking for volunteers

Come Sub at Copper Elementary!

Yard Duty, Library, Computer Lab, and the Office are areas you can  sub at Copper!

Come to the office and talk with Nicole if you are interested in getting

on our sub list.

We would love to have you on our list to call to help on campus!

 

Live scan and TB test required. Call 785-2236 for more info.

Copperopolis Elementary classroom assignments will post this week

For those of you wanting to know your child's classroom/teacher assignment, the assignment sheets will be posted after 3 pm on Thursday August 15, 2013.

The first day of school will be Wednesday August 21, 2013.

Volleyball champs immortalized with champion banner

At the June 7, 2013 6th grade promotion ceremonies the 6th grade volleyball team, also known county wide as the 30th AMA Volleyball Champions, were surprised by coach Aaron Stafford with a banner that will hang in the Copperopolis Elementary multipurpose room for as long as the school stands.

Linda Stefanick, of the Lake Tulloch Lions Club, also promised to place a granite brick in the Copperopolis memorial brick wall in their honor.

Lions Club gives volleyball scholarship to top Copper volleyball player

At the June 7, 2013 6th grade promotion ceremonies Linda Stephanick, representative of the Lake Tulloch Lions Club, had the honor of presenting 6th grader Andrea Diep with a scholarship to the University of Pacific volleyball camp. The camp is a week long volleyball camp designed for student athletes wanting to improve their individual skills as well as team play.

UOP volleyball camps have been running for the past 20 years and have a track record of excellence.

Congratulations Andrea Diep.

Copper 6th grade promotion

On June 7, 2013 the class of 2019 promoted from the sixth grade of Copperopolis Elementary...watch out Mark Twain...here they come!!!

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Copper Kids score in the Countywide Math Bowl

Jackson Dodds and Shane Humphrey took home third place in the fifth grade math huddle, a two person team solving 25 problems, with 25 minutes to work independently and 15 to compile their answers together to submit. The duo got 13 out of 25 correct. The winning team got 15 out of 25 correct.

Traysen Caywood and Eden Strauch both placed fourth in the fifth grade blitz, a forty minute timed event, each scoring 39 out of 50 questions correctly.

Congratulations Copper Math whizzes!!!

Copper Elementary looking for a track/field coach

Copperopolis Elementary School is looking for a track/field coach for our 2013 track season. The season is in April/May.  Practices are usually held after school from 2:30-4pm Monday thru Thursday.  There are usually about 4-5 meets and a couple are all day events.  Coaches would need to be fingerprinted, back ground checked, and have a recent (within 4 years) TB test.  There is a stipend avalible for this position.  If interested please contact Troy Welch at 209-559-4440. 

Copperopolis Elementary Kindergarten Registration

Parents of children who will be 5 years old

on or before October 1, 2013, can call to schedule an appointment for Kindergarten Registration.

Copperopolis Elementary is holding registration on Monday, April 29, 2013.  Registration forms are available in the school office. To schedule your appointment, please call 209-785-2236.

Copperopolis Elementary Halloween Carnival - spooky fun

On October 27, 2012 Copperopolis Elementary held their annual Halloween Carnival with games, haunted house, food, and LOTS of fun!

For more pictures CLICK HERE!

Box Tops for Education

A message from Copperopolis Elementary:
Please check your cupboards for any products with the box tops for education coupon and carefully clip it out. Then PLEASE drop them off at Copperopolis Elementary school. The first submission is before Nov. 1,2012. You contributions will help our school and costs you only your time to clip and send. Thank you every little bit can add up to a lot.  With all the school cuts, this is an awesome opportunity to help 10 cents at a time.    THANK YOU!!