Pathfinder Event
If you missed the Pathfinder event, there is a virtual option for students on the Cooper website as well as the slides from Parent Pathfinder!
Part-Time Family Liaison
Cooper is looking for a Family Liaison for the 2024-2025 school year. Our family liaison will help families get the information and assistance they need to support their children and to ensure their academic success. The family liaison will welcome and orient families who are new to the school and community and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can also help connect families to resources in the community.
The family liaison position is part-time, 12-14 hours per week.
If you are interested in becoming part of the Cooper team, please contact Aubrey Midgley.
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Parent Digital Consent
Starting August 1, 2024, student consent forms currently on ParentVUE will be moved to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC).
Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child.
Important Events
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Schedules available in SIS, August 15th at 6:00am (Printed schedules will be available during Open House on August 15th)
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Open House! August 15th 1:00-4:00pm. All Cooper students and families are invited. Students can walk their schedule, parents may drop off medications in the clinic. Spirit Wear will be available for purchase. *Chrome books will not be distributed at this event.
- Please adhere to the suggested time slots for parking availability and space within the building.
1:00-2:00 Last Names A-I
2:00-3:00 Last Names J-R
3:00-4:00 Last Names S-Z
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7th Grade and New to Cooper 8th Grade Orientation, August 16th 9:00-11:00am. There will not be parent drop-off for this event. Students will take a bus from their neighborhood elementary school. Please RSVP for a seat on the bus so we can ensure seats for everyone who would like to attend.
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Back To School Night will be September 5th. More information to come.
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Clinic Hours for Medication Intake
Please come to the Cooper Clinic during the following hours to drop off medications. No appointment needed.
Tuesday 8/13 - 9AM - 3PM
Thursday 8/15 - 9AM - 4PM
Friday 8/16 - 9AM - 3PM
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Georgetown Pike Bridge Traffic Shift - Major Traffic Impacts
“Stay-Away” August 16-19
As part of the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project, a new Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495 is being built in phases to keep traffic moving throughout construction. Over the weekend of August 16-19, all travel lanes on Georgetown Pike Bridge will be shifted to a new northern portion of the bridge so that work can begin on a new southern portion. Drivers are advised to stay away from the vicinity of the Georgetown Pike and I-495 interchange all weekend, as lanes will be reduced and Beltway ramps closed with detours in place.
Check out 495next.vdot.virginia.gov for additional information.
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Online Verification Update (OVU)
The 2024-25 Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet will be available in ParentVUE starting July 29. Please log in to ParentVue to verify your student’s emergency contact information. Instructions and detailed information are available at the following sites: SIS ParentVUE Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet. Parents should contact the school directly for data corrections that they are not able to update or submit a Parent Support Request ticket for technical assistance in ParentVUE.
Multilingual Learners Summit
All multilingual learners and their families are invited to attend a summit on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 5-8:30 p.m. at Annandale High School. The summit will be primarily geared for secondary multilingual learners, but all are welcome to attend. The goal of the summit is to foster an environment of empowerment where multilingual students and their families can establish meaningful connections, engage in active listening, and openly share their experiences, cultivating mutual support and a deeper understanding of educational pathways within FCPS.
This event will begin with a table fair showcasing many opportunities available within FCPS and the wider community that support paths to graduation and future careers for students. Additionally, a keynote will be presented by Dr. Jose Luis Zelaya who will share a message about the power of community and resilience. A student panel will dialogue with Dr. Zelaya following the keynote.
Refreshments and light food will be served. Language and childcare services will be available. All secondary level multilingual learners have been invited centrally from FCPS via email. Registration is open for students, families, or staff planning to attend.
After-School Program Registration
Parent consent to participate
FCPS Middle Schools offer a free After-School Program a few days a week. This program is staffed by FCPS staff, NCS staff, and approved contractors and volunteers. After-School Programs include various activities such as homework assistance, clubs, fine arts, leadership, sports, and other activities.
Students must have parent consent on file to participate.
Athletics Registration
FALL 2024 Middle School Sports Participant Registration Form. Families must complete the FCPS MS Athletics Registration Google Form in order for students to participate in FCPS MS Sports.
Varsity Tutors
Starting in the school year 2024-25 FCPS is replacing Tutor.com with Varsity Tutors at no cost to families and no cost to the school division. More information about Varsity Tutors will be forthcoming.
As an alternative to Varsity Tutors, students may choose to access Schoolhouse, a free online, peer-to-peer tutoring service.
You can learn more on FCPS’ Varsity Tutors webpage or Varsity Tutor’s website.
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