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Principal's Message
Principal's Message
November 2026
Thank you to the many families who attended our virtual and in-person parent/teacher interviews. Please take this one question survey to let us know your thoughts on the format of interviews. If you have questions about your student’s progress, or weren’t able to attend an interview time, please reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher.
As November arrives, our school community takes time to pause, reflect, and honor Remembrance Day. It is a deeply meaningful time for us at Copperhaven to gather in gratitude and recognize the courage, dedication, and selfless sacrifices of our veterans and active military members.
Our vibrant, welcoming community in Spruce Grove—and the peace and freedom our students enjoy every day—is built on the foundation of those sacrifices. We are immensely thankful for the generations of service members who fought to protect the values and freedoms we hold dear, giving our children a safe and inspiring environment in which to learn, grow, and thrive.
Leading up to our assembly on November 6th, our students will be engaging in age-appropriate discussions, artwork, and reflective activities about peace, empathy, and remembrance. We invite you to continue these meaningful conversations at home.
Thank you to all our families for your continued partnership in making Copperhaven such a caring and supportive community. To the veterans, active service members, and military families within our school community: we honor you and thank you for your service.
We appreciate your feedback. Please call, make an appointment to meet, or send us an email - we would love to hear from you.
Michelle Visscher - Principal Copperhaven School
REMINDERS
Supervision begins at 8:45am and pick up is 3:45pm
To report an absence use https://home.schoolmessenger.ca/ or call (833) 326-7959 Please do not phone or email the school to report an absence.
Powerschool provides parents with livetime reporting on their child's progress. Check here often!
Indoor footwear
Indoor footwear
Please note that indoor footwear is required for all students K-9. This helps keep our school safe and clean, especially in our stairwells when the weather creates wet conditions. All students are required to have proper shoes for physical education classes. Footwear such as crocs, boots (including cowboy/girl boots), flip flops etc are not appropriate for PE classes. Students who do not have proper footwear will not be permitted to participate in PE activities to ensure the safety of all students.
November 30th:
November 30th:
Social Media Presentation for students and families
Social Media Presentation for students and families
On November 30th we will be welcoming Paul Davis to our school to support learning around Social Networking Safety. Paul will provide a live presentation for Jr High students and recorded presentation for Grades 4/5/6.
In the evening, we will host a Parent/Community Presentation @ 6pm. Everyone is welcome!
https://socialnetworkingsafety.net/
Student Wellness: Attendance
Student Wellness: Attendance
A key factor for student success at school is consistent attendance. Attendance has a significant impact on both academic success, and the development of strong interpersonal relationships. There are many reasons why student attendance may fluctuate including, but not limited to, illness, vacations, and appointments.
If your child is struggling to come to school for any reason, please reach out to us so that we can provide the necessary support to get them to school regularly. As a community, our focus is student success and well being. At the school we are committed to doing all that we can to support you and your child in their educational journey.
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Winter Concerts 2026
Copperhaven School is excited to announce our upcoming Winter Concert series. Family and friends are invited to come and support our students in their performances. We will be presenting five concerts starting December 8. Read on for more details.
Winter Musical Evening Concerts (Grades 1-6) start at 6:30 pm (Doors open at 6pm)
Copperhaven School Presents A Party in a Pear Tree! A lively musical adventure inspired by the familiar song The Twelve Days of Christmas. Will our feathered friend ever get out of that tree? Come enjoy festive music, student talent, laughter, and holiday fun.
Tuesday December 8 Wednesday December 9
Grades 1 to 6 Grades 1 to 6
Students with last names Students with last names
Abari to Lafond Lagos to Zemluk
Afternoon of Winter Fun Concerts (Kindergarten) start at 1:30 pm (Doors open at 1pm)
Wednesday December 9 Thursday December 10
Kindergarten M/W Kindergarten T/TH
Joyous Sounds Concert (Concert Band, Chorus, Ringers) start at 6:30 pm (Doors open at 6pm).
Thursday December 10
Concert Band & Copperhaven Chorus & Handbell Ringers
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Livestreaming
The evening concerts will be livestreamed on the school YouTube channel.
Simply type Copperhaven School in the YouTube search and you will find us!
Before the Concert
Parking will be permitted in the bus transfer site for these events.
Those attending an afternoon concert please know that the bus transfer site will need to be emptied before 3:00 pm.
Plan to arrive 30 minutes before the start of the concert.
School doors will be unlocked at this time for the audience to find their seats and performers to go to their designated classes.
Clean footwear in the gym
Everyone will be removing their outside shoes at the door so it’s recommended to bring another pair of shoes with you or even cozy slippers.
During the Concert
Children not performing need to stay with parents/guardians.
It is distracting to the performers; there is no extra supervision.
Showing appreciation
Clapping is appropriate - no whistling or cheering. Not sure when to clap?
Watch the conductor - when the conductor’s hands are down; applaud!
If you have to move please do so between performances.
Travel during the applause.
ALL performers will be singing the last song in the evening concerts so plan to stay for the entire concert.
After the Concert
Grades 1-3 performers can be picked up in their classrooms.
Grades 4-6 performers will meet families in the main gathering area outside the library.
Concert Dress
Student performers are asked to be dressed in concert dress; light tops & dark bottoms. Being dressed up acknowledges the pride and commitment the students have put into their music and to each other.
Community Spirit
It’s important to know that the audience plays a vital role in these concerts. The energy and focus created in the performance space is shared between the audience and the performers; this connection only happens in live settings. When the audience understands its influence and inspires the performers - magic happens.
Students are working hard preparing for these concerts and will be ready to perform for everyone. Please plan to stay for the entire concert and show your support for all the performances.
Sensory Toys at School
Sensory Toys at School
At Copperhaven School, we are committed to providing a focused, safe, and productive learning environment for all students. While we recognize that many students use sensory “fidgets” to help with focus and stress relief, we have encountered significant issues with certain items recently.
Effective immediately, NeeDoh stress balls, toy dumplings and similar gel-filled squishy toys are no longer permitted at school.
While we acknowledge the therapeutic intent of these items, we have made this decision due to the following concerns:
Safety and Health: These items frequently rupture or "pop," releasing a jelly-like substance and can be a significant skin irritant for some children.
Disruption to Learning: The cleanup process for these spills is extensive and causes a major distraction to the classroom flow and student engagement.
Maintenance Demands: Our custodial and teaching staff are currently spending a disproportionate amount of time cleaning up these spills, as multiple items are breaking daily.
We ask that you please ensure your child leaves their NeeDoh and gel-filled squishies at home. We understand that some students truly benefit from tactile tools. If your child requires a sensory outlet to help them focus, please speak with their homeroom teacher. We are happy to provide an alternative that supports their needs without compromising the classroom environment. Beginning October 21st we will be holding items for parent pick up to avoid all the previously listed concerns.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our classrooms clean and safe.
RESOURCE:
This CBC Kids News Article explains guidelines to children. Linked in the article is a video about the effectiveness of fidgets.
Lunch Deliveries During the School Day
We understand mornings can be busy, and lunch is an important part of every student’s day. However, we are unable to accommodate third-party lunch deliveries (e.g. Skip the Dishes, DoorDash) to the school. These deliveries create substantial interruptions to the school day and place an added burden on our already busy office staff, who must stop their work to accept deliveries, locate students, and manage distribution.
To minimize disruptions and promote student responsibility, we ask that families do not send lunch orders through delivery services to the school. If a delivery does arrive, students will be required to eat their lunch in the office, and we will not be able to call them out of class early to pick it up.
If a student forgets their lunch, please know that our school has lunch options available to ensure no child goes hungry. We are happy to provide a simple, nutritious meal when needed. As part of encouraging independence and life skills, we also recommend supporting your child in learning how to prepare and pack their own lunches. This is a great step in building daily responsibility and healthy habits.
Here are some helpful links:
● Unlock Food - Packing Healthy School Lunches and Snacks FAQ
● Canada Food Guide – Healthy Lunchbox Ideas
● Food for Good - Checklist for Healthy Lunches
Playground And Field Access
Playground And Field Access
A gentle reminder to our school community that our playground, fields, and blacktop areas function as extensions of our classrooms during the school day. These spaces are utilized throughout the day for PE classes, recess, and outdoor learning initiatives. To ensure provincial safety standards under the Alberta Education Act, we must ensure that all adults on our grounds during school hours are authorized school staff or checked-in volunteers. We kindly ask that families, community members, and pets refrain from using the school playground and field areas between 8:45am - 4:00pm. Thank you so much for your cooperation and partnership in keeping our students safe and focused while they learn outdoors!
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