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Dear Copper Ridge Parents and Community,
On February 12th, the Scottsdale Unified School District's Governing Board, upon recommendation by Superintendent, Dr. David Peterson, approved my appointment as Principal of Copper Ridge School. I would like to express my sheer gratitude to our parents, students, and staff who have supported and collaborated with our administrative team this school year to lead our community toward a safe, yet welcoming learning environment. As one stakeholder expressed, "This is not only a win for Mrs. Otstot, but a win for our school community!"
As Copper Ridge School Principal, I look forward to providing instructional leadership to our teachers, promoting curriculuar best practices, and guiding our students down the path of academic and behavioral success. We still have many exciting events yet to come this school year. Our teamwork will provide memories that will last a lifetime for our children.
Let's keep the momentum going. Way to go Trailblazers!
Sincerely,
Michelle Otstot, Principal
Patty DeFeyter, Elementary Assistant Principal
Matthew Patzlaff, MS Assistant Principal
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Calendar of Events
February 18th
No School
President's Day Holiday
February 20th Chaparral Learning Community's AZ SciTech Festival from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Chaparral
February 21st and 22nd
Elementary School Field Days!
February 27th and 28th
Early Release for Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:15 Dismissal
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Message from Administration on Car Safety!
Message to all visitors who are visiting our campus. Please do not use the restrooms that are designated for Students Only. Visitors are to use the restroom in the nurses office only. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us to keep our campus a safe one.
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Welcome Chaparral Class of 2017!  When an incoming freshman family signs up for a CHAPTS membership for the 2013-2014 school year between now and March 1st, they will receive an entry in our raffle for an IPAD MINI. Families can sign up to be a part of CHAPTS by filling out an application form which is available at www.chapts.org/forms |
Nurse's Update The Nurses office is really in need of boys underwear in all sizes. They also need girls underwear and socks in any sizes, especially large. Also if you can donate a few boxes of saltine crackers it would be greatly appreciated. The Nurses office is also requesting that Students cannot bring any cough drops, cortisone cream, Tylenol or any other medications to school in their backpack. If you would like your student to have any medications, please bring the medication to the RN Health Office. We would be happy to distribute these items to your children whenever they need it. Thank you so much for your cooperation. Also, please check the SUSD on information FLU vs. cold and Danger signs. Nurse Lynne and Miss Carrie |
NJHS
NJHS students volunteered at the Danish gymnastics performance.
Students are continuing to gain community service hours outside of school at various events and organizations.
We will be bringing Jamba Juice sales back to Copper Ridge beginning in March!
The following 7th & 8th grade students participated in the 13th annual Excellence in Mathematics Competition on Jan. 19, 2013 at Chandler-Gilbert Community College:
8th graders:
Kate Klebosky
Michael Dao
David Gillette
Kiana Okonowski
Brandie Bosworth
Connor Bowne
Emily Hovan
Kyler Novotny
Nicholas DiGiuseppi
Tasia Geotas
7th graders:
Jeannie Ko
Sabrina Gregg
Jeremy Gabriele
Garrison Timbrooks
Kendra Ingram
Peri Montoya
Camden Beal
Congratulations to ALL of these amazing students who spent a 3-day-weekend Saturday working to do the very best job that they could do on a VERY difficult competition! SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND CONGRATULATIONS to Kendra, Peri, Camden, and Garrison who brought home a 2nd place TROPHY for the 7th grade collaborative team project competition!
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The CRPTO would like to thank everyone for their generous support of the APEX Fun Run! There is still almost $25,000 that was pledged to our students that has not been paid. This is a significant amount that is owed that would fund our aides and teacher class funds. PLEASE send checks made out to Copper Ridge PTO or pay online.
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Copper Ridge Athletics
Copper Ridge Winter Sports II is underway with 7th and 8th grade Flag Football and Girls Basketball.
Come out and cheer our athletes.
Home game schedule is:
Games start at 4:15
Wednesday, February 20th vs. Mohave
Thursday, February 21st vs. Mountainside
Tuesday, February 26th vs Supai
Monday, March 5th vs. Desert Canyon
Thursday, March 7th vs ANLC
Go Trailblazers Go!
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Parents can access information on class assignments and grades (for students in 4th-8th), attendance, health visits and demographic information by going to this site. This is a great tool for parents to keep in touch with their child's educational success. If you require an activitation key please contact the front office.
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News from Jane Wilkens our Guidance Counsellor
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Congratulations to AJ Caviness, a 6th grader at Copper Ridge who won the SUSD District Spelling Bee, defeating 24 other students from the district! Scottsdale will send six students to the Region 2 spelling bee next month, and the winner from that competition will go to the state spelling bee. The state winner advances to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC, in June. |
Chaparral Learning Community's AZ SciTech Festival is on February 20th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Chaparral School. Copper Ridge will be presenting BYOT, Garden, Robotics, Engineering, STEM Focus School of the FutureClick here for information on SciTech Festival
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Attention Middle School Parents
Please see the attached letter for Early Release days and conferences on February 27th and 28th.
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Congratulations to both Debra Roumas and Tina Lugo for being awarded the Scottsdale Charros teacher of the year award.
 
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FIELD DAY IS COMING UP!
February 21st and 22nd, 2013 Copper Ridge Elementary is having a Field Day for Grades K-5. There will be an obstacle course, Long Jump, Football and Frisbee Throws, Tug-of-war, Face Painting, 3 legged races, catch-a-critter and much much more. It's going to be so much fun! Be ready to show your school spirit! Parent Volunteers always needed. Please contact jschaaf@susd.org, mphillipp@susd.org
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After School Video Production Class
The after school video production class is up and running. Registration is open to middle school students. Next session will run from March 5th to April 30th for just $80. To reserve your child's spot, or for more details contact Mrs. Roumas at droumas@susd.org today!
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Third Annual Family Reading Night
The Third Annual Family Reading Night for Copper Ridge School will be a fun night for students and their parents to celebrate reading. Come on Monday March 4th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. We will have teachers and administrators come and read books to the kids, and the parents will get a chance to see the new technologies we use for reading in the school. We will have a craft table for book marks. Some students will be performing on stage. Come dressed as your favorite book character! Free for all including the milk and cookies at the end!
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The Cafe has sun butter! It's a "nut, peanut free" butter that tastes llike peanut butter. They are offering sun butter & jelly sandwiches for Pre-K - 4th and 5th - 8th grade lunches a few times a month. Also now available for breakfast - HOT COCOA!
Meet your friends for a FREE BREAKFAST! All students are free!
8:10 to 8:45 am on the dates below.....
Tuesday March 5th
Tuesday April 2nd
Tuesday May 7th |
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Order your yearbook today!
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NEWS FROM STUDENT GOVERNMENT
We have been very busy lately in Student Government. From selling valentines, helping with field day, and the Science tech fair we have all had our hands full. We have had amazing sales with our Valentine's Day grams and we delivered them on Valentine's Day and everyone really enjoyed them. Field Day is coming up and so we all can't wait to spend the day with the younger Copper Ridge students.
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On February 20th, Copper Ridge's Robotics team will proudly be showcasing their robotics display at Chaparral High School. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the students will demonstrate robots following commands and demos of specialty robots. This is part of the Science Tech Fair and Copper Ridge will present with other schools in the Scottsdale School District. |
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School Flag Program
The United State Environmental Agency (EPA) proudly recognizes Copper Ridge's participation in the School Flag Program.
School Flag Program |
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Featured Copper Ridge Student
The Feature film Speak No Evil is in production here in the Phoenix Valley.
Candace Rose, a producer on the project, told us that principle photography is now completed and the film is now in post-production.
The movie stars Gabrielle Stone, daughter of the scream Queen Dee Wallace (ET, Cojo, and The Howling). But most of the actors came from here in the Phoenix Valley. Three of which are some local girls and Copper Ridge Students Annalise, Olivia and Elisabeth Cavender.
The director of the film, Roze says, "This is not my first time working with the Cavender girls and they blow me away with their talent every time."
We will keep you updated with the film's release status.
If you have a student that you would like to have featured please email nhawkins@susd.org
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Feeding the Hungry in Our District: Healthy Packs Program
Vista Del Camino Food Bank and volunteers from the community have teamed up with SUSD in an effort to feed the most needy children in the district. Food donation boxes in support of the program are in the front office.
HEALTHY PACK PROGRAM
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