Calendar Reminders
Thursday, October 31st, is the end of the 1st quarter with a 2-hr early release.
Friday, November 1st, is a holiday for students and staff. The school office will be closed.
See the complete school year calendar.
7th Grade Screener
Parents/Caregivers of our 7th graders, please refer to the Cooper email sent to you on October 15th with important details about our upcoming Signs Of Suicide (SOS) screening on Tuesday, November 14th, 2024.
Spirit Week: October 28-October 31
Cooper’s SCA program is hosting a Spirit Week from October 28th through October 31st! Throughout that week, we will have different fun themes that the students can enjoy and come to school with! Encourage your students to participate in this fun week in October. Thank you!
American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) 10
Cooper will be offering the AMC 10A this year on Wednesday, November 6th, after school at 2:30 PM. The AMC 10 is a 25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice examination in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. *This test is for students in 10th grade and below and covers the high school curriculum up to 10th grade.
The AMC 8, which we will be hosting in January, is targeted for middle school students in grade 8 and below. The AMC 10 is NOT required for the AMC 8, and historically, the majority of our Cooper students interested in the AMC competitions take only the AMC 8. Details will follow in the coming weeks on how to register for the AMC 8.
If your student is interested in taking the AMC 10A, please sign up using this Google Form. There will be a $5.00 administrative fee to take the test. The fee can be paid through MySchool Bucks. The deadline to register and pay the fee for AMC 10 is October 25th. As a reminder, the AMC 8 will be offered in January for those who are interested.
Please contact Lisa Walsh with any questions.
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Community Service Learning
Our 8th grade volunteers recently supported the pumpkin unloading at St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
Every wonder what St. Thomas Pumpkin Patch does with their leftover pumpkins? They are donated to Rikki’s Refuge, a non-kill large animal sanctuary in Orange, VA and are fed to the animals throughout the winter! They are looking for more volunteers to support their pumpkin reload.
Saturday, November 2nd 9:45AM – Noon (reloading begins at 10AM). Rain or shine.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church 8991 Brook Road, McLean, 22102
2.5 hours of Community Service More information and REGISTER at Pumpkin Reload Registration or on the X2-vol site. Or visit our website PUMPKIN PATCH
For more information contact pumpkins@stthomasmcleanva.org, call the Parish Administrator on 703-442-0330 or check our Facebook page.
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Request for Photos
Attention Parents! We need 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!
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Welcome Amy Bailey & Colin White
Please join us in welcoming Amy Bailey as our new Family Liaison!
Amy brings a wealth of experience and language skills to this role. Previously a Community Liaison at the U.S. Consulate in China, she has a deep understanding of international relations and cultural nuances. Her fluency in Korean, Spanish, French, and Mandarin will undoubtedly be a valuable asset in connecting with families from diverse backgrounds.
As Amy continues her studies in community health, she is passionate about improving the well-being of families and fostering a supportive environment. We are confident that her dedication and expertise will make a significant impact on our community.
In addition to these accomplishments, Amy is a member of the PTO Executive Board and a proud parent to: Brigham, 7th grade, Gordon, Kindergarten at Spring Hill, Joseph, 11th grade at Langley, and Jacob, Graduated!
Please join us in welcoming Colin White as our interim Safety & Security Assistant!
Colin White joins us today as the interim Safety and Security Assistant and will transition to support us with a long-term substitute position later this year. Colin brings teaching experience to Cooper with a bachelor's degree in middle grades education from the College of Charleston and has a lot of interests and passions including being a woodworker, a musician and a poet!
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