Tomorrow is World Autism Awareness Day. Wear blue or your favorite autism shirt.
Today is the last day to get the yearbook for $25. After today the yearbooks will be $30 each. Order yours today at https://www.balfour.com/arizona/corona-de-tucson/copper-ridge-elementary-school

Here is the updated Spring Spectacular information, including the corrected link for pre-purchasing tickets. Here: https://www.givebacks.com/causes/copperridgepta/events/26crespringspectacular

Come join us for our 10-year anniversary Spring Spectacular this Friday, March 27th from 5 pm to 8 pm. We have a Silent Auction, food trucks, and games. $5 Family Entry, pre purchase ticket at https://tinyurl.com/mr3f8cd5. We hope to see you there!

Enjoy Rodeo Break, no school Thursday, 2/26 and Friday, 2/27.

Don't forget about the 5K and 1 mile fun run at Andrada Polytechnic HS.

The CRE Front office will be closed at 2:30 pm on 1/8 and 1/15 so that everyone can attend a staff meeting. We will reopen as usual the following morning at 7:00 am.

Next week is Spirit week! Start planning your outfits now!

Today, 12/4, and next Thursday, 12/11, the CRE Office will close at 2:30 pm for an all-staff meeting. The office will open as usual at 7:00 am on Friday.

Join us for Computer Science night on Monday, December 8th, from 5 pm to 7 pm at Mica Mountain High School. Enjoy hands-on exploration opportunities for students of all ages, from Kindergarten to High School. You never know when you might inspire our next remarkable innovator!

The CRE office will close at 2:30 pm on December 4th for an all-staff meeting and reopen on Friday, December 5th at 7:00 am.

Have a very Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful that you are part of our CRE Family! We will see you on Monday, December 1st!

Calling all Coders, Robotics Enthusiasts, and Computer Scientists! You won't want to miss our Coding Competition at Vail School District's Computer Science Night! The competition is to use code in some way to create a game, art, coded presentation, music, or even an app that relates to our theme: Choosing Connections. Students may work individually or in pairs (2-person team). The Vail Computer Science Night is 12/8/2025 from 5 - 7 pm at Mica Mountain High School. We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Please help us help our community! There is an urgent need for food assistance in our community. Please consider donating to our annual canned food drive. Bring the items to your classroom teacher. Some item suggestions include: powdered milk, veggies, meat, cooking oil, spices, fruit, applesauce, instant meals (potatoes/rice/pasta, etc. Thank you!

Don't forget to order your yearbook today! We have a limited supply. Right now, the cost is $25; on April 1st, it will increase to $30. Order yours today at https://www.balfour.com/arizona/corona-de-tucson/copper-ridge-elementary-school.

Do you have a child who will start Kindergarten in the 26/27 School year? Our Kindergarden Round-Up will be on the 19th of November from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Get your Copper Ridge T-Shirt. Pick up a welcome packet. Attend a welcome meeting with Mrs. Fields. Meet the kindergarten team and enjoy a self-guided campus tour. Mark your calendar for November 19th and sign up at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoFQYVCpYNzOYKr0T2ZXcUdtfU7VQcNJq20b2IV5LVNor_0A/viewform

Next week is spirit week. Show your spirit and dress up each day.

A message from our PTA
Hello,
Due to the rain headed our way from the hurricane, movie night will be postponed to 9/19/25 at 6 pm! We want to make sure everyone is safe and able to enjoy as many chicken jockey sayings as they can! Please follow our Facebook page for the most up-to-date info! See you all 9/19/25. Enjoy the desert rain this week! https://www.facebook.com/CopperRidgePTA/
Carrie
Hello,
Due to the rain headed our way from the hurricane, movie night will be postponed to 9/19/25 at 6 pm! We want to make sure everyone is safe and able to enjoy as many chicken jockey sayings as they can! Please follow our Facebook page for the most up-to-date info! See you all 9/19/25. Enjoy the desert rain this week! https://www.facebook.com/CopperRidgePTA/
Carrie

The Book Fair is just days away! The Fair encourages students to read AND raises much-needed funds for our school. The easiest way for kids to pay is with an eWallet. Create one for your child so they can shop cash-free! Visit our school homepage to get started: https://scholastic.com/bf/copperridgeelementary.
Book fair hours are:
Monday - Wednesday, 7:10 - 7:30 am and 2:30 - 3:00 pm. Thursday, 7:10 - 7:30 am and 12:30 - 6:30 pm. Friday, 7:10 - 7:30 am and 12:30 - 3:00 pm. After-school students must be accompanied by their parents/guardians.
Book fair hours are:
Monday - Wednesday, 7:10 - 7:30 am and 2:30 - 3:00 pm. Thursday, 7:10 - 7:30 am and 12:30 - 6:30 pm. Friday, 7:10 - 7:30 am and 12:30 - 3:00 pm. After-school students must be accompanied by their parents/guardians.

Tonight, our PTA has a fundraiser at Firehouse Subs in Rita Ranch. The fundraiser runs from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Bring in the flyer, which you can download and print at this web address https://aptg.co/fK_fHf. 30% of the proceeds will be donated to our PTA.

