Final PTO Meeting of 2020-21 School Year
Please plan to attend the final PTO meeting of the school year on Wednesday, May 5, at 9AM (note the earlier start time). Please RSVP here to receive the BBCU link prior to the meeting. We will vote on the slate of officers presented below as well as hear from guest speaker Ann Dolin.
Can You Really Have It All?
How to Avoid Learning Loss Without Sacrificing Summer Fun
In this interactive virtual talk, Ann will cover:
- Planning interactive summer activities so fun that your child won’t even realize they’re learning
- Ensuring your child is up to speed after a year of inconsistencies and setbacks
- Accessing online and offline learning resources that make summer learning fun and easy
- Incorporating math, reading, and writing into your child’s summer routine to minimize pushback
- Encouraging engagement when your child seems burned out or distracted
2021-22 Cooper PTO Executive Board Slate
As a reminder, we will vote on the slate of 2021-22 Executive Board Officers at our May 5th meeting. Thank you to those who have agreed to stand for election!
*transitioning from Treasurer role
Thank you to our Executive Board Slate for your willingness to serve our Cooper parents, teachers and students!
2020-21 New Family Walk n Talk: May 18th
As requested from some of our new families, the PTO will sponsor a coffee hour and walk n talk specifically geared toward families that were new to Cooper during this most unusual school year. New families as well as those who aren’t new to Cooper are invited to join admin team members and PTO representatives on Tuesday, May 18th, from 9:30 - 10:30 for coffee and light refreshments, as well as a chance to make connections with other Cooper parents. RSVP here to attend!
Specifically for 8th grade families, the PTO is working with our contacts at Langley High School to plan an event for you there as well.
Resource List: Autism Awareness Month
Throughout the month of April, there is a focus on sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism , fostering worldwide support. Please take some time to consider these resources as we continue to learn about neurodiversity within our Cooper community, as well as in the world at large.
Poetry collection by Autistic persons and their parents.
Welcome to the Autistic Community: The Basics of Being an Ally (Chapter 9 of the book)
Identity First Language - Language around autistic and disabled persons
Neurodiversity: A Concept Whose Time has Come (Eight Principals of Neurodiversity)
PTO Thanks the Cooper Office Admin Team
The PTO partnered with Mrs. Barrow, Mrs. McLoughlin and Mr. Rath to thank our AMAZING front office admin team during last week’s Administrative Professional’s Day. The Cooper administrative team of Jan Ahearn, Annie Eisman, Aubrey Midgley, and Nancy Miner enjoyed a delicious luncheon provided by Mrs. Barrow and her team, and the PTO was happy to present them with gift cards as a token of our thanks for all they do for our students and parents. Thank you to this top notch team!
Orchestra Students: Langley Orchestra Wants YOU!
The Langley HS Orchestra is excited to welcome all string students to the 2021-22 season for what promises to be a much brighter year for music and performance.
The orchestra program is comprised of five classes that rehearse separately but often combine into three orchestras for concerts, assemblies, and assessments. There is one section for each grade level (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) and one additional section (Philharmonic) which requires an audition and pulls from all grade levels. In addition, adjustments may be necessary for some students due to class scheduling, instrumentation of the ensembles, or advanced background and training.
There is a place in the orchestra for every string student who wishes to join and students are automatically placed into their grade-level class. However, those who wish to be considered for advanced placement, section seating, or Philharmonic are encouraged to submit an audition by video. The audition will comprise one scale of the student’s choosing (number of octaves and difficulty will be considered) and a short selection (1-2 min) that demonstrates the student’s tone, technique, and musicality. There is no need for special equipment – a video from a smartphone, tablet, or school laptop works fine and piano accompaniment is not necessary. Please be sure to introduce yourself at the beginning of your video.
Students already in Langley Orchestra will submit video auditions in Schoology. Students who will be new to Langley Orchestra should submit video auditions via this Google form by Tuesday, May 18, 2021.
To learn more about Langley Orchestra, and to check out their 2020-2021 virtual concerts, go to langleyorchestra.org
Reminder: After School Activity - Cooper Running Club
Students are invited to join Cooper PE teacher Ms. Knoblock outdoors at the track 2:30 - 3:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the Cooper Running Club! Come run, jog, walk, get fit, hang out (socially distanced) with friends, and HAVE FUN! Students will need to access this link via their fccpsschools.net email address: RSVP (student outside emails and parent emails will not be able to access the form).
Math Curriculum Changes
There is one final info session on the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) plan to revamp mathematics course options. The plan includes, among other details, removing the option of 9th and 10th graders to take differentiated math classes, such as Honors and AP math courses. Click here for a more general infographic on the initiative.
The session will be live-streamed on YouTube here at 6:30 pm on May 25, and will focus on grades 9-10. All prior and upcoming session recordings are posted on this VDOE webpage. Submit questions or comments using this form or via email to vdoe.mathematics@doe.virginia.gov.
FCPS Cares: Thank a Teacher or Staff Member
Staff appreciation week is coming up! If students or parents would like to thank a teacher or staff member for their hard work and flexibility during this challenging year, you may do so via FCPS Cares using this link . Both the individual teacher as well as Cooper admin will be notified.
Chinese American Parent’s Association of NoVa Essay Contest
In preparation for May’s AAPI Heritage month, CAPA NOVA (Chinese American Parent’s Association Norther Virgiania) invites all students in grades 4-12 to submit an essay on the theme Multi-Culture, One Community: Life as an Asian American. Essays will be judged in three age groups – 4th-6th grades, 7th-9th grades, and 10th-12th grades – and CAPA NOVA will award cash prizes to all three age categories ($100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place, and $25 for 3rd place). Entries are due Apr 30 by 11:59 pm.
View all essay contest info here . Share your perspective and make your voice heard!
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:
- 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.
Stay Tuned for More Information On:
PTO contribution to Staff Appreciation Week (week of May 3)
8th Grade New Family Event at LHS
Rising 7th Grade Walkabout
8th Grade Celebration Details
Calendar at a Glance:
May 5: Final PTO meeting of the year
May 12: Rising 7th gr and new family Meet and Greet and Walkabout
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