Cougar Dash
March 25-29, 2019
March 25: Day 3
March 26: Day 4
March 27: Day 5; 7th grade Holocaust speaker
March 28: Day 6; World Heritage Night at Cooper, 6-7:30pm
Mar 29: Day 7
In this issue: Reminder for 7th grade parents-permission forms, World Heritage Night, Pennies for patients FUNdraiser, Spelling Bee Champion, Summer Boot Camp, NAQT player of the week, Langley Volleyball camp, Summer VIP camp, Reminders and updates, Yearbook, Safe Community Coalition
Reminder for 7th Grade Parents-Permission forms are due
The deadline to return field trip forms for next week’s Holocaust Survivor guest speaker is Monday, March 25th. Please return the forms to your Social Studies teacher. Students who do not return the form will be unable to attend the presentation (on March 27th) and directed to complete an alternate assignment in the library. This will be an unforgettable unique experience, and your 7th grader does not want to miss it!
WORLD HERITAGE NIGHT – March 28
Every year, our school and PTO team up to host a wonderful celebration of world diversity and culture. This year’s dinner event will be on March 28, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m, and will include a wide variety of dishes from around the world. In addition you can enjoy exhibits and presentations from students, dance lessons, games and an interactive map.
This event truly benefits from lots of support from the parent community. Please look here to see if there’s anything you can do to help:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054dadac2fa02-march
This is open to ALL Cooper families and friends—we encourage you to join us. Parents of 8th Grade World Language Students: Please be aware that your child’s participation in this event is mandatory, which includes providing a dish that represents your culture.
 Cooper Cougar Basketball
Although the outcome is not what we wanted, we are very proud of our players and coaches. Thanks to all the teachers, staff, parents and students who came Friday night to cheer on our Cougars!
 Pennies for Patients FUNdraiser
For two weeks (March 25-April 4), Cooper Middle School is participating in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Pennies for Patients program; a service-learning program that gives students the unique experience of working together to help raise awareness and funds in honor of thousands of children and adults fighting against blood cancers. We are asking that everyone in our community join this effort of raising awareness and collecting funds to benefit the mission of LLS: to find cures for blood cancers and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
Please consider donating through Cooper's school specific link:
https://events.lls.org/pages/nca/CooperMiddleSchoolMcLean-2019
Cooper Spelling Bee Champion!
Congratulations to Caroline Xu! Our 2019 Cooper Spelling Bee Champion tied for 2nd Runner-Up in the Fairfax County Spelling Bee on March 17. The 13th Annual Fairfax County Spelling Bee took place at Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke. 73 school champions took the stage for the 15-word written test, which was followed by an oral round for all spellers. After a break to consider the results of the written test, Caroline was named one of 19 finalists by the judges. The Bee continued for 16 more oral rounds. The winning word, fittingly enough with spring around the corner, was JONQUIL. Caroline is our first Cooper MS champion to place in the Regional Spelling Bee!
Cooper Summer Boot Camps
Registration is Open
Rising 8th graders-Two summer Boot Camps are available for you!
Writing Boot Camp
The Summer English Boot Camp is geared towards rising 8th-grade students who want to be more confident in their writing before the school year starts. Students will work on composing a full multi-paragraph analysis using CECc paragraphs. Students will have voice and choice in their readings, but will hone their annotation and analytical responses to the reading that they select each day. All lessons will help students grow on their critical and creative thinking skills, and all students will receive feedback from current Cooper teachers and peers throughout the week. This boot camp is a good opportunity for students to meet other students, review skills, and engage in thinking over the summer.
Algebra Boot Camp
This math camp is designed only for rising 8th-grade students who will be enrolled in Algebra 1 this fall. It is not designed for students enrolled in Algebra 1 Honors. The course will reinforce and solidify the pre-algebra skills that are critical for success in Algebra 1. Students will also get a jump start to the year through an introduction to the initial concepts of the Algebra 1 course.
For dates and price information, please visit the Summer Boot Camps page here.
 NAQT Quiz Bowl Player of the Week!
Congratulations to Andrew Shi who was named the National Academic Quiz Tournament's Player of the Week.
2019 Langley Volleyball Camp-Join the Fun!
The Langley Saxons Volleyball team will host a week-long volleyball camp this summer beginning June 17-21. The daily camp schedule will be from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Emphasis will be on learning the basic skills and improving on volleyball knowledge. Boys and girls between the ages of 8 - 14 are encouraged to come and join the fun! No experience needed! Cost is $250. Camp Applications and/or online registration links are available on the Langley Varsity Volleyball website at www.langleysports.org Any additional information can be attained by contacting Coach Susan Shifflett at 703-287-2752 , susan.shifflett@fcps.edu
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About VIP Summer Camp:
This year’s Summer VIP Program is open to rising 7th and 8th grade students attending Herndon, Hughes, Carson, Cooper and Longfellow Middle Schools. Students will participate in a variety of activities including Basketball, Soccer, STEAM, Theater, Science & Programming, and Cooking. Optional transportation will be provided to and from the VIP Location Site, which will be determined soon. Breakfast and lunch will also be provided daily. Registration is on My School Bucks. Questions can be directed to Daniel Frengel at DJFrengel@fcps.edu
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Reminders and Update:
Lost and found items will be cleaned out and donated at the end of the third quarter. Please pick up all lost items (located in the cafeteria) no later than April 4.
Students may only ride their own buses. If a student wants to go home with a friend, they may be picked up at Kiss & Ride.
Students may not be dropped of at Dead Run or on Balls Hill Road. Students should only be dropped off at the designated location in the rear of the building.
Please don't send birthday treats for a group - it is too disruptive, and against school policy.
FCPS will no longer provide stock EpiPens on field trips. EpiPens for students who have registered their EpiPen with the clinic will be provided on the field trip.
Pictures for the Yearbook - Please!
Do you want your student to be featured in the
2018-2019 Cooper Middle School yearbook? Yes you do!
Please email jpeg photos to cooperyearbook@gmail.com
We will accept any photos, but are currently looking for: 2018 summer photos, Holiday photos, sports photos, family/friend photos, first day of school photos, and students with their pets photos.
Order your yearbook today and save!
Yearbooks are $42.
Order online at www.yearbookordercenter.com
Our order number is: 5267
Do you want your student to be featured in the 2018-2019 CMS yearbook?
Please email jpeg photos to cooperyearbook@gmail.com
We will accept any photos, but are currently looking for: 2018 summer photos, sports photos, family/friend photos, first day of school photos, and students with their pets photos.
Information from the Safe Community Coalition
Reducing Anxiety: Strategies to Interrupt the Worry Cycle, featuring Lynn Lyons, LICSW
Monday, April 1, 2019, at 7 p.m. McLean Community Center Alden Theater
Childhood should be a joyful time of carefree play, active learning and spontaneous exploration, yet a growing number of children are trapped in a cycle of anxiety that literally paralyzes them with fear and affects whole family. The good news is that anxiety disorders are highly treatable, and current research shows that children, teens and adults can be trained to successfully manage anxiety given the proper tools.
As part of a yearlong focus on youth anxiety, the Safe Community Coalition is pleased to present an evening with nationally-recognized speaker Lynn Lyons, LICW and author of Anxious Kids Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children. Lynn will provide practical and straightforward strategies that parents and educators can use to break the cycle of anxious worrying.
Tickets are available at https://reducinganxiety.brownpapertickets.com/.
A limited number of books, as well as a companion book, Playing with Anxiety: Casey’s Guide for Teens and Kids will be for sale. A book signing will follow the presentation.
In addition, both McLean High School and Langley High School are hosting book discussions prior to the evening event. The Langley discussion will be led by Principal Greer on Monday, March 18 at noon and the McLean High School talk will be led by Dr. Melissa Sporn on Tuesday, March 26 at 10 a.m.
Please visit the Safe Community Coalition website (mcleanscc.org) for more information on the evening event or book talks.
Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout
Saturday, April 27 from 10am-2pm
In conjunction with DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative
Drop off unused or expired medications at a Fairfax County Police district station
(pills or liquids only, no pressurized canisters or needles)
Disposal is FREE, convenient, confidential, and safe
Safe handling of unused or expired medications:
• Prevents accidental poisoning
• Protects the environment
• Prevents drug abuse
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