Next Two Weeks Updates in Room 126!

 Students and Parents of Room 126,

As we are slowly approaching the Winter Break, I want to thank all students and their families for a fantastic start to the school year! There has been so many memorable moments of learning and excitement and it very much speaks to the kindest and resilient students of Room 126! Two more weeks to go! 

Attendance will continue to be important up to the last day as we will continue to be learning and completing projects. Thank you to those who have contacted me about starting holidays early. 

We will be completing our dioramas and write-ups about City Hall School this week and students may take them home at the end of the Winter Concert! 

Students will be completing a big Canada Regions Project this week and next (possibly into the new year). 

This week is Winter Concert! Please look to your messages that you have been receiving via School Messenger for specific event  details.

The Grade 5 students were so moved by the Mustard Seed presentation that they wanted to collect donations! Those donations will continue to be collection through the end of this week! The Grade 5 teachers will be driving them down to the Mustard Seed on the 22nd! Please keep those donations coming! Please read message below.

Mustard Seed 

Students in grade 5 have been learning about The Mustard Seed, whose vision is to eliminate homelessness and reduce poverty in Calgary. The grade 5 students and staff have decided to take on a Community Project to help support people who are experiencing homelessness and/or poverty in our city.

Students have been exploring the question, “Can one person make a difference?” Students think each and everyone of us at Copperfield can make a difference. Whether it be by helping with donations for The Mustard Seed or by thinking about ways to help others. A smile or extending a simple “Hello” to someone having a challenging day can make a huge difference. 

You can chose to donate to our important community project by sending in individual items. Items include urgently needed items, hygiene items, and clothing items. Here is a list of items to donate.

Urgent Needed Items

blankets, shampoo, body wash, lotion, deodorant, razors

Hygiene Items

conditioner (travel size), toothpaste (travel size), tissues (travel size), lip balm, hair brushes, sleep masks, ear plugs, nail clippers, foot powder

Clothing

toques, gloves, men’s small size clothing (jogging pants, t-shirts, sweatshirts, socks)

Other Items

Backpacks

If you are able to, we ask you to bring in your donations by December 15th, to allow for the grade 5 students to organize and send in the donations. Donation bins will be at the front of the school.

Thank you for considering supporting our Community Project!

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