PTO News February 1st

February Already?

Thanks for stopping by to read the News You Choose!  Buckle up, and see what’s in store for you and your student in the next several months.  We are grateful for your partnership!


Save the Date:  February PTO General Membership Meeting

The February PTO meeting will be held on Friday, February 16, at 9AM in the Cooper Cafeteria.  Details to follow next week.


confection confessions

SCA Programming:

Starting today, students can purchase a confection confession to be delivered to the person of their choosing on Valentine’s Day (2/14).  For $1, student can choose between one of four pre-made cards that will be delivered (with a lollipop!) to their friend.  Student may purchase 2/1 - 2/9 before and after school from Mrs. Harris (room 1407) or Ms. McNulty (room 2402).


Second Semester PTO Programming Overview:

Here’s a sneak peak at what’s in the works for the next few months for students, parents and staff.  Let us know how you’d like to be involved.

  • Feb: counselor appreciation week, bus driver appreciation day
  • Mar: dance and canned food drive
  • Apr:  LHS dir student activities at general membership meeting, admin professionals appreciation day
  • May:  Parent coffee for rising 7th graders, staff appreciation week
  • June:  8th grade party

Cooper Accolades:

Congratulations to Cooper student Zohran Valliani, whose team won second place in Congressman Gerry Connolly’s App Challenge!  Impressively, Zohran was one of the contest’s youngest participants.  Way to go!

Congressman Gerry Connolly’s App Challenge

Congratulations and best of luck to both of our Kid’s Lit Teams that advance to compete at nationals this weekend in Connecticut!  Your Cooper family is cheering for you!


Calendar at a Glance

Feb 16 - PTO General Membership Meeting, 9AM

Mar 1 - Student dance, 7-9pm

Mar 5 - Student holiday


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