Details in this week's news:
- SOL timeliness
- 7th Grade Parents x2
- SOL Testing
- Student Celebrations
- 8th Grade Party Tickets
- Summer Courses
- High School Credit Courses
- Yearbook info
We want to give a shout-out to all of you for your support on Tuesday, the morning of 7th grade math SOLs. We were thrilled to see no tardies from our 7th grade students!
8th grade parents -- tomorrow (5/16) starts with your students taking their math SOL.
Your efforts in getting your students to school on time truly make a difference. A smooth start to the day allows them to feel relaxed and prepared to do their best on important assessments.
We appreciate your understanding of the importance of punctuality and your commitment to your child's academic success.
 Agents of Change - 7th-Grade Final Presentations
We are excited to invite you to a special event showcasing the creativity and hard work of our 7th-graders. Please join us for the Agents of Change Final Presentations!
June 10th from 12:50 PM to 2:15 PM
As part of an innovative cross-curricular project linking English and History, our students were tasked with a compelling challenge: "How can you, as a budding comic book writer for Marvel/DC Comics, design a hero who promotes positive change in our modern-day world?"
Throughout this project, our students have delved into the historical impacts of key figures from the Civil Rights Movement and imagined how these influences could shape a superhero who exemplifies positive change.
7th Grade DC Field Trip
Request for Chaperones
We are looking for parent chaperones for our end-of-year field trip to Washington, DC! On Tuesday, June 11, all 7th-grade students will participate in a scavenger hunt, taking them to iconic memorials around the National Mall. Chaperones will lead groups of up to 10 students as they try to solve riddles that can only be answered by physically locating clues at locations such as the Washington Monument and Vietnam War Memorial. If you are interested in chaperoning this trip, please complete this Google Form by Sunday, May 19. See below for more details on the trip.
Email your child's history teacher if you have any questions before volunteering.
Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing Notification
Students will be testing on the following dates:
- May 16th - Math SOL (8th-graders)
- May 20th - Science 8 SOL
Families received an email notification about the SOL testing in March . Please ensure you take note of these important details.
Student Celebrations
Cooper Quiz Bowl Competed at MSNCT 2024
The Cooper Quiz Bowl team traveled to Chicago for the Middle School National Championship Tournament this past weekend. 160 teams competed in the tournament. To qualify to compete in the MSNCT, a team has to rank in the top 15% at a regional level tournament, which is not an easy feat.
Cooper A (Ray Z., Amelia D., Alexander F., Leo W., Alyna S.) went 6-2 during the preliminary rounds and advanced into the playoffs. They ended with 33rd place.
Cooper B (Arjun K., Brian H., Prthika L., Richard D., Sophie J.) went 4-4 in the preliminary rounds.
Individually, Ray was awarded the #11 All-Star in the field of 788 players.
Congratulations to the team for their hard work and solid performance at the nationals!
Eighth Grade Party
Monday, June 10, 12:45-2:15pm
Let’s send our 8th graders off to high school in style! The celebration includes:
- Fun activities: DJ, photo booth, inflatable obstacle course, basketball, backyard games, and crafts!
- Raffle prizes such as gift cards to their favorite stores (Nike, Lululemon, Under Armor), Langley gear, and more!
- Chick Fil-A, pizza and sweet treats!
Tickets purchased by Friday, May 17 are $25 per student and will increase to $30 each on Saturday, May 18. Please include your child’s name with payment via Venmo (preferred option - @CooperPTO), cash or check (Cooper MS PTO; drop at the front office), or PayPal (treasurer@cooperpto.com; do not select “business” account).
Please note: new this year. If you would like to contribute additional funding to sponsor a member of our Cooper community for whom this fee causes financial burden, please include an additional amount in your payment.
Summer Courses Online
FCPS Online Campus Summer Courses are open for registration and available to eligible middle school students who meet prerequisites and technical requirements. Students may take one online course for the first time or repeat credit. Middle school students may not take a mathematics or world language course during the summer as their first high school-level mathematics or world language course. Courses are rigorous; therefore, students can consult their counselor before registering. Registration for most classes ends June 7, 2024. Program information is available at Summer Learning.
School Counseling Team:
Dana Scabis, Director of Student Services
Annie Eisman, Registrar/Student Services Assistant
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)
High School Credit Courses
High school credit-bearing courses will be reflected on the middle and high school transcripts. In accordance with Virginia state regulations, FCPS Regulation 2408 permits parents of students who take a high school credit-bearing course in middle school to request that the grade be omitted from the student's high school transcript and the student not earn high school credit for the course. Parents must make this request no later than the end of the first nine weeks of the school year following completion of the course. The request to expunge as well as guidelines and the procedures for expunging grades for high school courses taken in middle school can be found at the following link: https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/is104.pdf
Contact your student’s counselor with any questions.
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