Help Fight Hunger in our Neighborhoods: Donate to the Stuff the Bus Food Drive on January 30 and February 6
On Saturday, January 30, and Saturday, February 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., buses will be parked at locations throughout Fairfax County to collect nonperishable food donations for area food pantries as part of the Stuff the Bus Food Drive. Buses will be in less-frequented lots—including the Board of Supervisors’ offices, schools, libraries, and the Pennino building—to allow donors to comply with social distancing recommendations.
For those who are unable to donate in person, monetary donations can be made by visiting the websites of the partner nonprofits serving our community.
See the complete list of food drop-off locations, what to put on your shopping list to donate, and tips for donating safely at Stuff the Bus.
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Online Application for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Opens February 1; Deadline to Apply Is February 26
The online application for students interested in applying for admission to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), a Regional Governor’s School in Fairfax County focused on science and technology, will be available beginning Monday, February 1, at 8 a.m. The application will be posted on the admissions web page.
The Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the admissions process that will be used to select students for the class of 2025. The changes include using a comprehensive review aimed at improving diversity and access.
Qualified applicants will be enrolled in Honors Algebra or beyond, Honors Science, and one other honors course (waivers available for honors requirements this year only), along with achieving a core grade point average of 3.5. Applicants will also complete a Student Portrait Sheet and problem-solving essay, which will be administered later this spring and are not a part of the initial application.
Applications must be submitted by Friday, February 26, at 4 p.m. Visit the TJHSST admissions website for more information.
Please contact Jill Donnelly, Cooper’s TJ liaison with any additional questions.
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National School Counseling Week Feb 1-5.
February 1-5 is National School Counseling Week, a time to highlight the tremendous impact school counselors and the student services office have in helping students succeed every day. For going above and beyond in all that you do, we salute you:
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Laura Wiley, 7th Grade Counselor (A-K)
Michele Saint Germain, 7th Grade Counselor (L-Z)
Josh Chambers, 8th Grade Counselor (A-K)
Jill Donnelly, 8th Grade Counselor (L-Z)
Please send a note to your counselor to share your appreciation by using our form!
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There are over 300 students who have not taken or submitted a portrait for the yearbook!
We extended the deadline to Friday, February 5th. Instructions are below.
Also, encourage your student(s) to complete this form for a chance to WIN A FREE YEARBOOK!
If your student was not photographed by Lifetouch, our school photographer, we ask you to submit a portrait through Herff Jones's eShare application.
Please follow the school's guidelines for portraits:
- Portraits must be submitted through Herff Jones eShare
- Color photos only
Plain/neutral background preferred
Full face view, facing forward
Clothing and jewelry must fit school dress code guidelines
No creative filters or photographic treatments
No weapons or hand signs of any kind
You may access the eShare application in a variety of ways:
Review this how-to video: https://herffjones.wistia.com/medias/qaz0mrbp43.
You are encouraged to also submit candid photos of your student from this school year, that may be used in other parts of the book!
And don't forget to purchase a yearbook at www.yearbookordercenter.com. Use school code 5267
Thank you!
From your journalism staff
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