PTO NEWS
January 30, 2020
The following message is sent on behalf of Cooper Middle School PTO. The content reflects the views of the PTO.
General Membership Meeting-Words Matter
TUESDAY February 4, 2020
Join us for an evening of thoughtful consideration – how do we recognize and combat the biases that are embedded in our everyday lives and culture? And how can we engage with our children in combating intolerance as well?
The Cooper PTO and the Anti-Defamation League have teamed up to present what promises to be an important event – we hope you’ll be able to make it.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 7:00 pm
WHERE: Cooper Middle School, Room 130
Parent Farewell to Arlene Randall
Please join us in the Cooper Middle School library on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, for an open house retirement party honoring Mrs. Arlene Randall. You’ll get a chance to thank her for her 22 years of service to Cooper Middle School and say goodbye; we’ll have cake and a small program to celebrate her roots here in our community and her new wings as she leaves for the next chapter of her life.
When: Wednesday, February 12, 2020, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Program at 12pm.
Where: Cooper Middle School Library
Nominating Committee-Cooper PTO
We need volunteers for the Nominating Committee. This group of parents will identify potential candidates for PTO Executive Board officers and committee chairs for school year 2020-21.
If you’re interested, please email us at questions@cooperpto.org. Among our many volunteer opportunities, this one is pretty easy to accomplish. It can be done mostly via email! We do need members from each elementary school represented at Cooper:
- Spring Hill
- Colvin Run
- Forestville
- Great Falls
- Churchill Road
As soon as we have built our committee, a member of the Executive Board will be in touch with all of you to share specifics about the open positions (responsibilities, time commitments, etc.)
Cooper Spelling Bee Winners
Congratulations to 2020 Cooper Spelling Bee Champion Zelmay Jan and First Runner-Up Katie Fatianov!
We had a total of sixty-eight competitors; all ranked in the top two from each English class. They were strong spellers who were supportive of each other and poised under pressure. We're proud of them all! Zelmay will participate in the Fairfax County Spelling Bee on March 15, 2020 and the County winner will compete in the National Spelling Bee in May.
Rotary Four-Way Test Essay Contest
The Rotary Club of Great Falls (Rotary District 7610) is holding an essay contest open to all 7th and 8th graders in their district – which includes Cooper Middle School.
How to enter:
- Write an essay between 500 to 1500 words, double spaced, using a 12-pt font.
- Subject matter: things we think, say, and do.
- Ensure your essay can meet the 4-Way Test:
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOOD WILL AND BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
- Contact Lisa Hodge, (lkhodge@fcps.edu) if interested for entry form and additional information. Essays are due February 29, 2020.
Essays will be judged on: Adequate treatment of all Four-Way Test questions; understanding of Four-Way Test; sincerity and originality; and quality of writing.
Rotary Club of Great Falls will award $250 for the first place essay and submit the essay to the District 7610 competition.
District 7610 competition winners will be honored at the 2020 Rotary District Conference on April 4, 2020. First Prize is $750, Second Prize is $500, and Third Prize is $250.
Great Falls/McLean Eagles
Rugby Spring Season 2020
Be active! Be a leader!
Registration is now open: www.rugbyVA.com
Free to try. No experience necessary.
Boys & Girls - Ages Pre-K to 12th grade.
Tag and tackle teams offered year round.
STEM Essay Contest
The STEM Essay Contest challenges 7th and 8th girls and boys to discover and publicize women who made a difference in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields, but were not recognized for their contributions while alive.
How to participate: write an essay of no more than 500 words to describe one woman's contribution to STEM, discuss her impact, and explain why you picked that woman. For more information, click here for application forms: https://mclean-va.aauw.net/stem-essay-contest/. Deadline: February 13, 2020
The contest is sponsored by the McLean branch of the American Association of University Women and features four prizes: First Place ($100), Second Place ($50), and Honorable Mention (2 Prizes, each $25). Winners will be recognized at the McLean branch annual dinner on March 17, 2020.
Community Service Opportunity
Spring Hill Fun Fair
Looking for an incredibly fun way to complete your service hours? Spring Hill Elementary School’s Fun Fair on Saturday, March 14 in McLean, VA is looking for high school volunteers. You could be assigned the frog whomp, cake walk, hair styling, face painting, zoo dip, and so many more fun activities! Click the link below and be sure to sign up with your friends, the more the merrier!
Click Here
For questions, email: springhillptostudentvolunteers@gmail.com.
Calendar at a Glance
February 4: PTO General Membership Meeting: “Words Matter” 7:00 pm Room 130, Cooper
February 12 – Arlene Randall Retirement Open House: Cooper Library 11-1 with presentation at 12
February 12 – Staff Appreciation Luncheon (all day)
February 17 – NO SCHOOL
March 10 – General Membership Meeting – 9:30 am, Room 130
March 19 – World Heritage Night – REQUIRED FOR 8TH GRADE LANGUAGE STUDENTS – 6-7:30pm
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