Details in this week's news:
- No School February 19th
- 2024-25 Academic Advising
- Outstanding New Teacher
- SRO Appreciation
- PTO Fundraiser
- Kiss and Ride Details
- High school math info
- Updates from the SCA
- After School Spotlight
- College Partnership Program
- Public Meeting Announcement
Calendar Reminder: Presidents Day (Holiday)
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, for the Presidents Day holiday.
Presidents Day is a time to honor and remember the birthdays and achievements of the country's most distinguished leaders, and to reflect on the role of the president in shaping the nation's history and development. Learn more about Presidents Day at Britannica.com.
See the complete school year calendar.
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Academic Advising
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During the remainder of February, students will be meeting with their school counselors for individual academic advising sessions through their Science classes. Cooper counselors will review their course request sheets and ensure the requests have been properly entered into StudentVue. Rising 9th graders also meet with a Langley High School counselor after meeting with their Cooper counselor. Courses will be finalized in StudentVue once students meet individually with their counselor.
Parents will be able to view the courses students have selected using their Parent Vue account; however, all changes must be processed by your child’s middle school counselor. CLICK HERE if you need help accessing your Parent Vue account.
Laura Wiley (7th grade students with last names A-K)
Jill Donnelly (7th grade students with last names L-Z)
Keyosha Lewis (8th grade students with last names A-K)
Michele Saint Germain (8th grade students with last names L-Z)
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Congratulations!
Kate Schneider has been selected as the Langley Pyramid Outstanding New Teacher. She will move forward to the Region 1 selection committee. Cougar Pride for this hardworking teacher!
We Appreciate Officer Hunter!
Thursday, February 15th is SRO Appreciation Day. Cooper is thankful for the important work Office Hunter does in the day to day, keeping our community safe.
The February PTO Fundraiser is delicious!
Kiss and Ride Procedures
Cooper’s Kiss and Ride is designed to help keep students safe, as well as maintain traffic flow during arrival/dismissal times. Kiss and Ride drop-off and pick-up occurs in the back parking lot.
We all are responsible to guarantee the safety of all students. Therefore, students should never be dropped off at the following locations:
- Dead Run
- Balls Hill Rd
- Georgetown Pike cross roads
- Parking lot spots as well as handicap spots
- Intersections that lead into the school
- Sharon Masonic Temple next door (towing will be enforced)
Understanding High School Mathematics Course Offerings (ES, MS)
*Note: this webinar opportunity is specifically geared towards students and their families in upper elementary or middle school.
How can students participate in mathematics throughout high school in a way that is relevant to and supportive of post-secondary and career interests?
During this session we will discuss mathematics graduation requirements and how to support students in navigating the various course offerings currently available in FCPS. Students and their families may start thinking about what course pathways are available beginning in middle school. Join us to learn more.
Presented by Jennifer Allard FCPS High School Math Specialist and Erin Sylves FCPS Math Specialist.
March 8, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m. Add to Your Calendar
Register for Understanding High School Mathematics Course Offerings
SCA News
Dance:
SCA is hosting our second school-wide dance on March 1st from 7-9pm in the gym! Doors open at 6:30 and parents are requested to be ready for pickup right at 9! Entry is FREE, but reserved only for Cooper students. Everyone who attends is encouraged to bring a canned food item to donate to McLean Share. Thank you to everyone who voted for our theme, which will be… HOLLYWOOD! We hope to see you March 1st!!
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After School Spotlight
Spring Track and Field
MS Track and Field Spring '24 registration links. The current MS Athletics (Spring Track) registration links are below. This is the link to the Spring registration form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjUd-OTRSQ4z63JKeBJ6i5_e6Et2KkQkZKOL2er-u__CQjyA/viewform
More information regarding the Track season coming soon!
College Partnership Program (CPP)
Do you have a student between grades 8 through 11 who wants to go to college? If so, they should consider applying to the College Partnership Program (CPP), which offers support as students explore the idea of going to college! The deadline to apply is March 15, 2024.
CPP offers programming to help prepare students and families from 9th grade all the way through applying to and enrolling in college, including:
- Academic counseling;
- College visits;
- Help with completing college and scholarship applications;
- Monthly meetings;
- Parent education sessions;
- SAT preparation classes;
- A summer overnight experience on a college campus; and
- News and information related to colleges and careers via Schoology.
All students are eligible and encouraged to apply to this program, and are expected to meet the following requirements:
- Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in core classes
- Attend CPP activities
- Are willing to pursue advanced coursework
- Demonstrate leadership in school or community activities
The goal of the program is to systematically mitigate the impact of barriers to access and opportunity, and support students who are from populations that are historically underrepresented on college campuses. This includes students who are the first in their family to attend college in the U.S., English language learners, students who are economically disadvantaged, and students with disabilities.
Click HERE to apply.
All applications will be submitted ONLINE ONLY.
Traffic Calming Public Meeting
MCA Transportation Committee
The McLean Citizens Association (MCA) will host a citizens information event regarding the Fairfax County traffic calming program. County officials will discuss how roads can be eligible for the program and what communities can do to obtain traffic calming. HOA representatives will discuss their experience in attempting to obtain traffic calming in their neighborhood. The event takes place on
Wednesday, February 21, 7:30 PM
McLean Community Center - Community Hall
1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
For more information, contact MCA Transportation Committee Chair Glenn Harris at transportation_committee@mcleancitizens.org.
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