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Details in today's news:
- PTO Meeting 10/20
- Join the PTO!
- Cross Country Team
- SCA Fundraiser
- We Are Hiring Tutors
- Private School Application Procedures
- DEA Take Back Day
- Immunization Information
- Special notice to parents of 7th grade students
- TJHSST admissions
- After School Art Experiences
- Dylexia Open House
- Health Room Training
- Request for Pictures
PTO Meeting with Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Cooper Middle Schools Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist will be presenting at the PTO General Membership Meeting on October 20th at 9:00. Topics include trends, prevention strategies, learn about Narcan and an optional quick 5-10 Narcan training after the meeting.
Please Join the PTO!
We Need You
We have gained some ground on our membership campaign, but need your help to fully fund the 2023-24 school year budget. With only 143 seventh grade families, and 107 eighth grade families participating, we have collected $27,860 in membership dues and fees, against a budget of $50,000. That means we have only funded 56% of our current budget! Additional members and donations are necessary to close the gap of $22,140.
The PTO continues to support our students and staff, through your donations. Items funded this year via the budget and the first round of appropriations process include:
- two software licenses for school wide student use: $4309
- iPads for use by ELL and Special Ed students: $1512
- teacher OT in support of our Model UN club: $1050
- Omnikin ball for use by PE students: $489
- lecture hall furniture: $30,000 (Covid year and construction reserve funds)
Plans to provide additional curriculum, academic, and ASA support, SCA events such as the second annual Cooper dance, staff appreciation endeavors, and an additional round of appopriations will need to be adjusted if we are unable to meet our goal.
Please join the PTO and donate today! Membership is $26/family, plus a suggested $125 donation per student.
To join, go to www.pay4schoolstuff.com. Thank you for your support of our Cooper students, staff and parent community!
Please Join the PTO!
We Need You
We have gained some ground on our membership campaign, but need your help to fully fund the 2023-24 school year budget. With only 143 seventh grade families, and 107 eighth grade families participating, we have collected $27,860 in membership dues and fees, against a budget of $50,000. That means we have only funded 56% of our current budget! Additional members and donations are necessary to close the gap of $22,140.
The PTO continues to support our students and staff, through your donations. Items funded this year via the budget and the first round of appropriations process include:
- two software licenses for school wide student use: $4309
- iPads for use by ELL and Special Ed students: $1512
- teacher OT in support of our Model UN club: $1050
- Omnikin ball for use by PE students: $489
- lecture hall furniture: $30,000 (Covid year and construction reserve funds)
Plans to provide additional curriculum, academic, and ASA support, SCA events such as the second annual Cooper dance, staff appreciation endeavors, and an additional round of appopriations will need to be adjusted if we are unable to meet our goal.
Please join the PTO and donate today! Membership is $26/family, plus a suggested $125 donation per student.
To join, go to www.pay4schoolstuff.com. Thank you for your support of our Cooper students, staff and parent community!
Cross Country 2023
We are so proud of Cooper Cross Country!
New SCA Fundraiser: Bake Sale and Snack Cart for Morocco Earthquake Victims
The SCA is working on a fundraiser for those affected by the earthquake in Morocco for the remainder of October. First, we will be hosting a snack cart for students to buy snacks after school from 3:30 – 3:45 after A session on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (starting October 16th). Secondly, we will be hosting a bake sale on October 23rd and 25th from 3:30 – 4:30. For both the bake sale and snack cart, we are requesting donations, so please consider donating items by clicking the sign-up geniuses below! All donations can be dropped off in the front office with a note for Mrs. Harris. Please ensure all food items have the ingredient details attached. Thank you!!
Snack Cart for Morocco: Oct 16-30, available Mon, Weds, Thurs, 3:30 – 3:45 Snack cart sign up
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Bake Sale for Morocco: Oct 23rd and 25th, 3:30 – 4:30 Bake sale sign up
The PTO exec board is so proud of our kids and their global awareness, as they continue to learn about and respond to national and world events as compassionate and informed global citizens. Thanks for helping to support their student-led endeavors.
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Tutor Position
Cooper MS is looking for literacy and math tutors to support small groups of students. Please contact Dana Scabis djscabis@fcps.edu if you are interested.
Description
Tutors provide targeted instruction for K-12 students in language arts/reading and math based on qualifications and competencies. Tutoring sessions will take place in-person and on-site under the supervision of school administration. Most tutoring sessions will take place during the school day, with limited opportunities for tutoring outside of school hours. Tutors working during the school day must be able to work at least 12 hours a week with a maximum of 29 hours a week, for 3-5 days per week. Tutors will collaborate with school-based and central office staff to provide student academic support aligned to standards-based classroom instruction. Responsibilities will include preparing and teaching lessons that range between 30 minutes to 45 minutes in length for groups of approximately four students at a time. Tutors will also be responsible for assessing student learning, managing student performance data, and communicating with school staff and families regarding student progress
Qualifications
Tutor candidates are required to meet at least one of the following:
- are currently enrolled at an accredited college/university OR
- have completed at least an associate degree OR
- have professional experience working in a field related to language arts, mathematics, or science OR
- are a current or former FCPS teacher, noting current teachers will not tutor during their existing contract hours
Private School Application Process
If your student is planning to apply to a private school for the 2024-25 school year, please find the required forms and timelines here.
Please ensure to submit all forms at least 10 school days prior to the application deadline.
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National Drug Take Back Day
DYK-National Drug Take Back Day is October 28th 2023. Visit our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Kelly Rankin at Tysons Emergency from 10:00 to 2:00.
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Parents/Caregivers of our 7th graders
Please refer to the Cooper email sent to you on October 4th with important details about our upcoming Signs Of Suicide (SOS) screening on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) Admissions Process
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Friday, November 17, 2023: Application submission deadline no later than 4 pm
October After School Art Experiences
The following experiences are open to students, staff, and parents:
Thursday, October 26, pre Halloween make-up w/Ponte, Meila & Mia
Dyslexia Open House
Parent Volunteer Training
Request for Pictures
Attention Parents! We are in need of photos of your students and their Cooper friends for the yearbook. We are specifically looking for photos from last summer, sports, weekends, holidays, first day of school, and students with their families. Please email any photos you would want to see in the yearbook to Cooperyearbook@gmail.com ASAP. THANK YOU!
From the Yearbook Staff.
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