Cougar Dash
The weekly newsletter of Cooper Middle School
The Cougar Dash will be emailed each week on Sundays at 5pm. The Cougar Dash contains important information and reminders of upcoming events.
Check our website regularly for information and updates
We look forward to seeing your student on
Monday, August 26!
Please remind your student of the following:
Make note of their bus number! At dismissal, students will need to know their bus number so they board the correct bus.
When arriving at school: 7th graders will report to the cafeteria, pick up a new copy of their schedule, and go to their QST classroom (listed as Block 8 on their schedule). 8th graders will report to Gym 2, pick up a new copy of their schedule, and go to their QST classroom. Students who need to turn in forms will go to the library to get their schedule.
Important Forms
We have five required forms: Emergency care form, Heath form, After School Activities form, Technology form, Student Rights and Responsibilities Form (not included in the mailer home, please print from our website). All forms can be found here. If your student has not turned in their forms, please make sure they bring them on Monday. They should take their forms to the library to get their schedule.
New Kiss & Ride Procedures
Due to our upcoming renovation, Kiss & Ride will follow a different pattern this year. In order to alleviate long lines at Kiss & Ride, please encourage your student to ride the bus.
Cell phone policy
As a technology forward school, Cooper Middle School teaches and promotes appropriate digital citizenship. Our staff recognizes that a consistent school-wide policy to eliminate cell phone use during class will help students stay present and engaged in their learning. Cell phones, smartwatches, airpods, and any other non-computer communication device must be powered off and locked in lockers from 7:30am to 2:15pm. Devices may be used immediately after school and during after school activities.
Upcoming events:
Monday, August 26-First Day of School
School hours are 7:30am-2:15pm. Students are expected to be seated in their classroom at 7:30am. In preparation for our renovation, the back parking lot is filled with trailers. Our Kiss & Ride area is very limited. Students are strongly encouraged to ride the bus to school.
Tuesday, August 27-Parent Meeting @ 9:30am with Principal Randall and PTO in Room 130
Learn about upcoming events at Cooper, have all your questions answered, and meet your Parent Teacher Organization.
Friday, August 30 and Monday, September 2 - Student Holiday, No school
Enjoy this extra long Labor Day weekend!
Wednesday, September 4 - TJ Presentation @ 2:30pm in the cafeteria
Students and parents interested in the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology admissions process should attend this informational meeting.
Thursday, September 5 - 7th Grade Back to School Night @ 6:30pm
Parents of 7th graders are given the opportunity to follow their student's schedule and meet their teachers. An overview of the Family Life curriculum will be presented from 6-6:30pm.
Wednesday, September 11 - 8th Grade Back to School Night @ 6:30pm
Parents of 8th graders are given the opportunity to follow their student's schedule and meet their teachers. An overview of the Family Life curriculum will be presented from 6-6:30pm
We look forward to seeing your student at Cooper Middle School on Monday, August 26!
Questions? Please call the main office at 703-442-5800.
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