Cougar Dash
February 24-28, 2020
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
In this issue: This week at Cooper; Passing the Principal Torch; Science Olympiad wins 2nd place at Regionals; World Heritage Night; 8th Grade SOLs; 7th Grade Career Day; Langley Pyramid Art Show; Yearbook orders; Langley Volleyball Camp; Financial Workshops; LHS Senior Ethics Day; Private School application process; Upcoming events.
This week at Cooper:
February 24 - Day 4; AAP Mock Trial 2:30-4:30
February 25 - Day 5
February 26 - Day 6; Theatre field trip
February 27 - Day 7
February 28 - Day 1; Principal Randall's last day at Cooper
Passing of the Principal Torch
Friday we will bid a fond farewell to Arlene Randall. Ms. Randall is a 30 year veteran of FCPS, and served as the Cooper Middle School Principal for the past 22 years. The impact she had on students, staff and the community is immeasurable. Ms. Randall's last day at Cooper is February 28.
We welcome Lisa Barrow as our new Principal at Cooper Middle School! Ms. Barrow comes with extraordinary leadership experience. We are very fortunate to have her join the Cooper Family on Monday, March 2.
 Region 1 Assistant Superintendent Douglas Tyson, introduces Lisa Barrow as the new Principal of Cooper Middle School.
Cooper Science Olympiad Wins Second Place at Regional Competition!
Congratulations to Cooper’s Science Olympiad team, who earned second place at the Charlottesville Regional tournament this past weekend. The team earned medals in 17 out of 20 events. Their outstanding performance qualifies them to compete at the State tournament in March. Let’s go Cooper Scientists and Engineers!!
WORLD HERITAGE NIGHT – March 19
Every year, Cooper Middle School and the PTO team up to host a wonderful celebration of world diversity and culture. This year’s dinner event will be on March 19, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m, and will include a wide variety of dishes from around the world as well as exhibits and presentations created by students.
The PTO will send a sign-up genius soon and will ask each family participating in the event to please contribute a dish that represents your culture. We will also be looking for student volunteers on the day of the event to help set up and break down.
Parents of 8th Grade World Language Students: Please be aware that your child’s participation in this event is mandatory.
 This week we celebrated our incredible custodians. Our SCA decorated a bulletin board in their honor, made snack bags and wrote thank you notes.
8th Grade Standards of Learning (SOL)
8th graders will be taking the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Grade 8 Writing Test the week of March 9th – 12th. It is important that students attend school on these days. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period
Cooper Career Day-Friday, March 20
For 7th Grade Parents and Guardians
This important event will be held on the morning of Friday, March 20th.
This event is for 7th graders.
If you would like to participate, please contact Michele Saint Germain at mvsaintgerma@fcps.edu as soon as possible. Participants will receive an email of confirmation right away with a follow-up email regarding a room assignment and equipment needed during the first week in March.
Our goal is to have a wide array of careers represented to expose our students to as many professions as possible. We appreciate your participation and willingness to share and make our Career Day a success. Each Participant will do four presentations.
Langley Pyramid Art Show
It's time to order your yearbook!
Order now 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 2019-2020 CMS yearbook?
Please email jpeg photos to cooperyearbook@gmail.com
We will accept any photos, but are currently looking for: 2019 summer photos, sports photos, family/friend photos, first day of school photos, holiday photos, and students with their pets photos.
2020 Langley Volleyball Camp.
Come Join the Fun!
The Langley Saxons Volleyball team will host a week-long volleyball camp this summer beginning June 15-19. The daily camp schedule will be from 9:00 AM - 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
Financial Workshops
 
Langley High School - Senior Ethics Day
Langley High School is seeking volunteers for their Senior Ethics Day on March 17. Imagine approximately 500 seniors spending a day learning and practicing ethical decision-making for life after high school. Register now to volunteer for an opportunity to impact high school seniors as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.
Private School Application Process
Please visit our website for information regarding the Private School Application process.
Upcoming events:
March 3 - NO SCHOOL (School Planning Day)
March 9-12-8th grade writing SOLs
March 19 - World Heritage Night – REQUIRED FOR 8TH GRADE LANGUAGE STUDENTS – 6-7:30 pm
March 20-7th Grade Career Day; Rising 9th Graders Activities Fair at LHS; Cooper/Longfellow Basketball game @ 6pm at LHS.
Questions? Please call the main office at 703-442-5800.
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