The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for September 22nd- October 3rd and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books!
Start exploring together here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/coppergateelementaryschool
Sign up to volunteer at the Book Fair here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfop5BWH_0SPD2jI37udvV0Ny8IGl8OjkreDj2olkfrUigFig/viewform?usp=dialog
This Thursday, September 11th, we will be observing Patriot Day, a day of national remembrance for the events of September 11, 2001.
It's a day to reflect on the lives that were lost and to honor the incredible bravery of the first responders and everyday heroes.
We invite everyone to join us in wearing red, white, and blue as a symbol of our shared memory and respect.
Thank you for helping us remember together.
This is Principal Metz with a special message.
The NFL football season officially kicks off tonight, and our Jacksonville Jaguars will take on the Carolina Panthers this Sunday at The Bank! To get in the spirit, we invite all students and staff to wear their Jaguars gear or team colors to school tomorrow.
Not a Jaguars fan? No problem! Show your pride by wearing your favorite NFL or college team gear instead.
Let’s come together and show our school spirit as we celebrate the start of football season. Go Jags!
The Book Fair is coming to Coppergate - September 22nd-October 3rd!
It’s one of the most anticipated events of the school year for students—but we need volunteers to make it happen. Your help is crucial in making the Fair a truly unforgettable experience for our children. We hope you’ll consider offering your time and talents to get it running!
If you’re available to lend a hand at this upcoming event, please check this Google Form for available volunteer opportunities! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfop5BWH_0SPD2jI37udvV0Ny8IGl8OjkreDj2olkfrUigFig/viewform?usp=dialog
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Annual Title I Meeting and Open House on Tuesday, August 26th. The Annual Title I Meeting will begin at 5:00 pm. Open House will begin at 6:00 pm. As in years past, we will do three 35-minute rotations to allow our families with multiple children to visit as many teachers as possible.
📅 Thursday, September 19 | ⏰ 7:30 am - 8:15 am | 📍 School Parking Lot
📚 This is a Title I Family Engagement Event
Join us for our Tailgate & Tackle Math and Take Your Dad to School Day — a special morning filled with learning, laughter, and quality time.
🧮 Enjoy fun, hands-on math games
👨👧 Share the morning with dads, grandpas, uncles, or any special male figure
🎉 Celebrate learning and community — tailgate style! Fire up your griddles or bring a brown
bag breakfast
Come in your favorite team gear and help us make this morning unforgettable. Let’s tackle math and make memories together! 🏈📚
Please RSVP by September 12, 2025, using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11HzcNbhLtFNGT0pNKDcocB0bk31kqfONCFH6YMXYQ3w/viewform?edit_requested=true
#TailgateAndTackleMath #TakeYourDadToSchoolDay #FamilyFun #MathIsEverywhere #TeamworkAndLearning
The Sales Tax Holiday is happening right now and runs through August 31st! Consumers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies exempt from tax during the 2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday. ✏️📒🎒
For a full list of qualifying items, please visit: www.floridarevenue.com/backtoschool
If you have a military connected student and would like information about our program here at CGE, please reach out to our Military and Family Life Counselor, Donna Musselwhite.
Her contact information is as follows:
Donna.Musselwhite@myoneclay.net
904-451-4730
Help us reach our goal! We are 25% to our goal in our Coppergate Merch Drive! Every sale helps Coppergate raise money for our school.
Order here!
https://www.spiritgeardirect.com/GearDrive/Store.aspx?guid=97b11c8b-cb61-470f-937f-e42a9faf850c
We were so excited to see our Colts this morning! They did a wonderful job coming into school and making their way to class.
At the beginning of each school year, we have an increase in car ridership since families want to drive their students to school the first few mornings. In addition, we have new families joining us as we continue to grow. Everyone’s safety is our top priority. Please follow the directions of our staff. We will get you where you need to go.
During the first week of school, arrival and dismissal will take longer than normal. We take special care to make sure our students unload and get into school safely. In the afternoons, we check multiple times to make sure students are taking the correct form of transportation (bus, car, walker, etc.). Please make sure your child’s teacher knows how they are getting home and submit all changes in transportation in writing to cge-frontoffice@myoneclay.net. Please be patient with our staff and our other families. We are working carefully to ensure students get home safely and the correct way.
I want to share a brief update on the ongoing issue with the Chipmunk app. We know these disruptions have created challenges for families. I want to reassure you that this is not unique to Clay County; other districts that utilize the app are experiencing the same issues.
Our Transportation Department has voiced our concerns directly to the vendor and is actively working with them to resolve the problem. As part of those efforts, the Bus Planner system will undergo a full reset tonight at 6:30 p.m. and is expected to resolve the issue.
We look forward to seeing everyone again tomorrow!
For a full list of qualifying items, please visit: www.floridarevenue.com/backtoschool
As we gear up for a great school year, here’s a quick reminder of our Dress Code to help all students come prepared and ready to learn:
✅ Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be no shorter than mid-thigh—this includes rips or holes in jeans.
✅ Shirts worn with leggings or bike shorts must be long enough to fully cover the bottom.
✅ Shoulders must be covered—the three-finger strap rule applies.
✅ No hats or hoodies in common areas (hallways, cafeteria, arrival/dismissal). Teachers may allow them in classrooms at their discretion.
✅ No pajama bottoms, except on special dress-up or spirit days.
Let’s work together to keep things respectful, comfortable, and focused on learning. Thanks for your support! 💙 #CSAColts #DressForSuccess #BackToSchoolReady
Learn more: https://www.oneclay.net/o/ccds/page/controlled-open-enrollment
Our Welcome Back Newsletter for Families is now available! It includes important information for the start of the school year—don’t miss it!
📲 Click on the link to Access the Newsletter
https://claycountysdfl.edurooms.com/engage/coppergate-elementary/newsletters/the-colts-corral
🎉 Coppergate Swag is HERE! 🎉
Our exclusive Coppergate Spirit Wear platform is now LIVE! 🎨🖌️ Don’t miss your chance to grab your gear and show off your Colt pride in style — from t-shirts to hoodies and more!
🕒 Get yours today before time runs out — the shop won't be open forever! The deadline to order is August 22nd!
📲 Scan the QR Code to order now! Or visit www.spiritgeardirect.com/shop.
#CoppergateColts #CSAWay #KeepGrowing #SchoolSwag
Each list is created by a Coppergate teacher with items that will support their students and classroom needs. Every little bit makes a BIG difference!
Let’s show our Colts just how much their community cares. 🌱🐎
#CSAColts #KeepGrowing #SupportOurTeachers #AmazonWishlist
