Virtual Math Competition: April 24, 10am - 2pm
ALGEBRA students: the D.C. chapter of inteGIRLS, a teen-led nonprofit, is hosting a virtual math competition for female and non-binary students. Teams of high schoolers and middle schoolers will compete in math competition rounds, attend a women in STEM career panel, and participate in other fun events and opportunities to connect with other girls in the DMV.
Registration is completely free, and no competition experience is necessary. You can find more information and register at dc.integirls.org.
Action Required: SOL Intent Form Due April 9
Thank you to the families who have already provided a response regarding SOL testing. If you have not yet responded, please review the information posted on the Cooper webpage about SOL testing this spring (notification letter and information video) and complete the intention form by Friday, April 9th. Responses are needed from all families - whether your child will participate in testing or if testing will be refused - in order to coordinate the appropriate transportation and food services.
https://cooperms.fcps.edu/announcements/sol-parent-notification-information-2020-2021
Attention Parents of Rising 9th Graders: the Class Parents team of 2025 Needs YOU!
If you would like to be in the know and get involved at Langley High, please consider serving on the Class of 2025 Parent Committee! The Parent Committee is an amazing team of parents who serve for four years to support class activities. Typically, the class parent team consists of 8-10 parents who divide up the responsibilities and ensure that the LHS Class of 2025 has both rewarding and fun activities, and that the Class of 2025 enriches the Langley community. We would welcome volunteers for the following roles:
- Communications: maintain class website, post news in PTSA eNews, and generally assist with communications to Class of 2025 families
- All Night Grad Party (ANGP) Chair: in freshman and sophomore year, manage volunteers to set up for current class' ANGP; oversee clean-up junior year and senior year; plan ANGP for the class of 2025
- Class Photo/Slideshow Chair: collect photos for four years and prepare a class slideshow senior year*
Please contact Lead Parents, Christina Cain (primmcain@yahoo.com) and Allison Varacalli (allison.varacalli@att.net), if you are interested or have questions about serving on the Class of 2025 Parent Committee at LHS.
Virtual Math Competition: April 24, 10am - 2pm
ALGEBRA students: the D.C. chapter of inteGIRLS, a teen-led nonprofit, is hosting a virtual math competition for female and non-binary students. Teams of high schoolers and middle schoolers will compete in math competition rounds, attend a women in STEM career panel, and participate in other fun events and opportunities to connect with other girls in the DMV.
Registration is completely free, and no competition experience is necessary. You can find more information and register at dc.integirls.org.
Unreturned Library Books
Ultimately, there are no fines and fees for books lost last year due to the pandemic, but school libraries have been asked to make one last push to get as many books returned as possible. While we don’t have as many overdue books as some schools do, we have lost just shy of $3,000.00 worth of library assets in overdue/lost books.
Books still out from Cooper Library September 2019 – June 2020
| Grade |
# Of Students |
# Of Books Out |
Total Loss |
| 7th Graders |
59 |
97 |
$1288.00 |
| 8th Graders |
36 |
46 |
$562.00 |
| (last year's) 8th Graders |
84 |
89 |
$1099.00 |
| TOTALS |
179 |
232 |
$2949.00 |
Overdue notices will be going out to students through their fcpsschools.net account and to the enrolling parent email address in the next two weeks. If you receive a notice, please take the time to take one last look through the house to see if the books can be found. Some of the missing books are from elementary school. If an elementary school book is found, you can return it to that school or bring it to Cooper. If you know the books are absolutely lost, please let me know.
Please email the librarian, Mrs. Psaltis at lmpsaltis@fcps.edu with any questions.
PTO Appropriations Process 2020-21
The Cooper Middle School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has created a procedure to provide financial support to the school, instructional departments, faculty members, and student clubs to enhance and supplement the classroom curriculum and enrich the overall learning experience of Cooper students.
Teachers and club sponsors have been invited to submit their requests for funding before the deadline of Friday, April 9th.
If you have questions, please contact Stefanie Stayin, PTO President: president@cooperpto.org .
Safe Community Coalition presents: Author Ana Homayoun “A Brighter 2021: Ending the School Year Strong”
The Safe Community Coalition (SCC) welcomes back author and consultant Ana Homayoun on Tues, Apr 13 at noon. Her presentation will discuss how to support students socially, emotionally and academically in the midst of remote and hybrid schooling. Some parents may be anxious about learning gaps and "feeling behind," and Ms. Homayoun will discuss how to address and reframe some of these concerns. She'll offer practical, implementable strategies to support student, parent and caregiver well-being. For more info and to register for her presentation, A Brighter 2021: Ending the School Year Strong, click here. Don't wait -- space is limited! ***If you cannot attend at noon on Apr 13, but wish to watch the recorded session, please register via the same link and you will be granted access to the recording.
Calendar at a Glance:
April 13: PTO General Membership Meeting
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