Exciting news to share!
We want to welcome Kyle Laspe as our next Assistant Principal at Cooper Middle School! Kyle is a current AP at Westfield High School, where he was also a Dean of Students. His leadership experience is vast as he has spent time as the Principal for Summer Credit Recovery and as an administrator for Summer Enrichment programs. Kyle is not new to the Langley Pyramid, he spent six years as a Special Education Teacher at Langley High School and prior to that he was a Special Education Teacher in High Point, North Carolina. His experience as a current administrator, deep knowledge of special education and MTSS, along with his focus on relationships will serve Cooper well. Kyle is solution focused, efficient, and a collaborator.
In his free time, he loves to travel, ski and explore new cities and restaurants. He is an avid sport fan! He loves all Philadelphia sports teams and the Arkansas Razorbacks.
- President’s Day
- Thank a Cougar
- Donations for Turkey
- Water Bottles
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, for the Presidents Day holiday. Learn more about Presidents Day in Britannica.com. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 21. See the complete 2022-23 School Year Calendar.
Thank a Cougar
In the week of Valentine’s Day, we would like to share our gratitude with the faculty. Has a staff member at Cooper MS impacted you in a positive way? Please share! Complete this short form to thank a Cougar’rific staff member.
Donations for Turkey
A powerful earthquake wreaked widespread devastation across Turkey and neighboring states. It is one of the deadliest natural disasters in the region. The death toll is quickly rising. Thousands were killed or became homeless in an instant and the winter conditions are very harsh for the survivors.
To help the victims, please visit the Turkish Embassy Twitter account for most up to date items in need.
A collection bin will be available at Cooper until March 1st for smaller items (blankets, sleeping bags, etc.)
If you happen to have larger items to donate, please complete this form for home pick-up. Items can be purchased online from Amazon or Wal-Mart and sent directly to the Turkey Embassy at: 2525 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Water Bottles
Students are encouraged to use a refillable water bottle at school. There are water-filling stations in our addition and in the cafeteria. We ask that all water bottles have sealed lids. Athletic water bottles with spray tops (water bottles that can be squeezed) should not be brought to school.
Student Celebration:
Quiz Bowl
On Saturday, February 11th, a team competed at Longfellow (Alexander Frey, Shaurya Kumar, Prthika Lanka, Andy Li, Anoushka Sarathy and Ray Zhao). They did a great job, finishing 5th out of 18 teams. Cooper player Ray Zhao (7th grade) was the highest scorer of the tournament, placing 1st out of 74 individual players! Haughton Neppl also traveled to Richmond on Saturday and placed 1st in both the International Academic Competition's (IAC) 8th-grade history and geography bees.
On Sunday, February 12th, Cooper's A team (Ryan Minton, Haughton Neppl, Eshaan Sombhatta and Ray Zhao) competed in the IAC's high school winter History Bowl and placed second out of ten teams! They lost in finals in a nail-biter game 230-250. Because of their stellar performance, the team also qualified for high school Nationals, which will be held in late April.
National School Resource Officer Day
The National Association of School Resource Officers encourages schools and communities to recognize the valuable work of their school resource officers during National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day February 15.
Thank you to Officer Hunter for all you do to support Cooper!
- Tutor.com
- Safe Community Coalition
- Attendance Matters
- IEPs in ParentVUe
- Parent Talk
- FCPS Summer Learning
Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families
With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here.
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Safe Community Coalition
March 15th, 7-9pm
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If a student will be absent or arriving late to school, parents or guardians should always report the details of the absence to the Cooper MS Attendance Office. Teachers do not have access to mark a student excused for an absence, which is why it is imperative that parents contact the attendance office (instead of, or in addition to, the teacher) when their child is absent so we can mark them correctly.
To report an absence, parents have these options:
- Use the link to our online attendance form (preferred) from the main page of the CMS website:
- Send an email with full details to: CooperMiddle.Attendance@fcps.edu or,
- Call the attendance line at 703-442-5858 being sure to include the spelling of your student’s last name and reason for the absence.
If your student will be picked up early for an appointment: Please send them to the front office in the morning with a note stating the time of the dismissal. Students will be given a pass to leave class and meet parents in the office. Parents should come to entrance #1, to the main office, with a photo ID to pick up their student for early dismissals.
For more information on the attendance policies, please visit the CMS Attendance page.
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Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and IEP Progress Reports in ParentVue
Parents are now able to view their students’ individualized education program (IEP) and IEP Progress Report in the Student Information System (SIS) ParentVue web app. To set up your ParentVue account, visit the SIS ParentVue information page. Please use a strong, unique password to protect your child’s information. IEP documents are not delivered via the SIS ParentVue mobile phone app. Once logged into SIS ParentVue, click on the “IEP Documents” tab to view your child’s current IEP and the most recent IEP Progress Report.
Parent Talk
McLean High School Student Services and McLean PTSA presents:
Helping Your Kids Build a Life They Want: Parent Talk with Authors Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson
Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:30 – 7:30 PM
McLean High School Auditorium No registration needed!
We all want our kids to be happy and successful in life. Too often, many parents feel that if kids aren’t pushed harder, they won’t be successful. But this can result in anxiety and depression, chronic stress, and a negative parent-child relationship.
Instead, let’s help our kids build a life they want – a life where success is defined by happiness, strong relationships, and overall wellness, and not simply by academic and career achievement. Bill and Ned will share strategies parents can use to help our kids achieve this life!
We welcome all Dranesville District FCPS parents to attend this informative session. If you are interested in learning about Bill and Ned’s work, please check out this podcast on achievement culture, as well as their books, linked below.
https://www.steventshapiro.com/experiencematters/thisisyourbrainonachievementculture
https://theselfdrivenchild.com/
FCPS Summer Learning
The FCPS Online Campus summer course registration is now open for eligible middle school students who meet prerequisites and technical requirements. Students may take one online course for first time or repeat credit. Middle school students may not take a mathematics course during the summer as their first high school level mathematics course. Courses are rigorous; therefore, students should consult their counselor prior to registering. Program information is available at Summer Learning.
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 7-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Visit the CSA website for more information and registration.
Institute for the Arts Camps (IFTA)
IFTA is a two- or four-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, health and physical education 9, music, self-directed economics and personal finance, and theater. Visit the IFTA website for more information and registration.
Attention parents! The yearbook staff needs photos of your student outside of school!
Here is a list of photos are we looking for:
Summer photos
Your student playing sports
Any fun fall or winter activities
Family or friends photos
First day of school photos
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