Details in this week's news:
- SEL Screener Results
- Sign up for AMC 8
- Volunteer at the Book Fair
- Pine Springs
- After School Programs Update
- AAP Referral Process
- Rising 9th grade info
- Yearbook
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Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is the SEL Screener.
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions.
The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create the learning, experiences, and environments students need to be successful.
Beginning in early December, individual student SEL Screener results will be available to families in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
For more information about the screener please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or contact your student’s school.
MAA AMC 8 Test
Cooper MS will again host the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) AMC 8 test. The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40 minute multiple choice exam in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development of problem solving skills. Additional information can be found on the MAA website.
This optional competition will be offered after school on Thursday, January 18th from 2:30 - 4:00 PM. Students can be picked up at Cooper at 4 PM, students can take a late bus home at 4:30, or any student that typically is a walker can walk home.
If your child is interested in taking the AMC 8, please complete this Google Form no later than Thursday, December 14th; late registrations will not be accepted.
Please contact Lisa Walsh with any questions.
The Book Fair Returns to Cooper
The library will host the annual book fair after the Thanksgiving holiday. Set up is Tuesday, November 28. Sales will go from Wednesday November 29 through Friday December 8, 7am-3pm. Students will preview book selections during their English classes. Sign up here to volunteer.
Pine Spring Collections
Coat Drive
Pine Spring ES Gift Collection
We have partnered with Pine Spring ES this season to fulfill gift wishes for their kindergarten class. This is our 9th annual gift drive to partner with our sister school! For many of their Kindergarten students, this will be the only gift they will receive this year.
Should you be interested in sponsoring a student, you may sign up HERE. Please drop off gifts by Friday, December 8th to the collection box in the main office.
Book Drive
Libya Flood Bracelet Sale!
November 30th through December 15th. The SCA is raising money for those affected by the flood in Libya by selling bracelets costing one dollar during all lunches.
After School Programs Update
I'm a friend of Rainforest. What about you?
The Save the Rainforest Club takes place every Monday during both A and B Session. Students voice their concerns and share their ideas on best practices to help secure the future of our Rainforests. Participants work on projects that are donated to Rainforests around our World! Be a part of something great! Sign-in after school in the cafeteria.
 Keep Calm and Build a Model!
Scale Model Building Club is available every Thursday during A Session. Students explore different modeling kits until they land on one that interests them, then it's time to build! Novice to advanced model builders are welcome! Sign-in after school in the cafeteria.
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National Science Bowl Try-Outs!
National Science Bowl will be hosting an in-person try-out on Thursday, November 30th, after-school during both A and B Session. This try-out is available to all Cooper students! Late buses are available after B Session.
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AAP Referrals
Closes on December 15, 2023
Parents/guardians of students in Grade 7 who would like their student to be considered for advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form to Sarah Reeser (sareeser@fcps.edu) no later than December 15, 2023. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. Forms for full-time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page.
Submitting a referral form for full-time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data that are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for full-time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Sarah Reeser (sareeser@fcps.edu).
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
Attention 8th grade families
SAVE THE DATE: Rising 9th grade Curriculum Night with Langley HS
Tuesday, January 9th, 2024
Langley HS Auditorium
6:30pm
(Snow Date: Thurs., Jan 11)
Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night will be an opportunity to hear about the many options for Rising 9th grade students at LHS next year. This night will be paired with the rising 10-12 curriculum night (starting at 7pm), so families will have the option to check in on curriculum available in future years after the 9th grade presentation should they wish. More information regarding the course selection process, curriculum, and other important aspects of academic advising will be emailed in December.
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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