Calendar Reminders
Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 (Thanksgiving) - No school for student/staff. School offices closed
Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3 (Winter Break) - No school for students/staff
See the complete school year calendar.
School Photos & Retakes
Picture Re-take/Make-Ups are scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, November 14th during lunches.
Families should have received an E-proof of your student's photo via email. Please remember to check your spam.
For any questions about your student's school pictures please contact: underclass@vosphoto.com
Student Screeners & Surveys
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 19, 2024.
Parents/Caregivers of our 8th graders, please refer to the Cooper email sent to you on October 30th with important details about our upcoming Fairfax County Youth Survey on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024.
Parents/Caregivers of our 7th AND 8th graders, please refer to the Cooper email sent to you on October 29th with important details about our upcoming Student Experience Survey in December.
TJHSST Applications
Applications Open October 21 for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Middle school students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2029 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
The application will be available on the TJHSST Admissions Office webpage starting Monday, October 21, at 4 p.m. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, with a deadline to submit the application by Friday, November 15, at 4 p.m. Visit the TJHSST registration page for more information.
Rising 9th Grade Open House
On Sunday, January 26th, from 2-4pm, Langley High School is hosting an Open House. Eighth-grade students and their families are invited to attend the information session presented by administrators, tour the building with student ambassadors, and chat with experienced parents and faculty. Interested families should RSVP to Assistant Principal Jim Robertson using this link by January 10th, 2025:
Who: Current 8th-grade students and their families in the Langley Pyramid
What: Langley High School Open House
Where: Langley HS Auditorium, park in the main lot and enter through door #14
When: Sunday, January 26th 2025, 2-4pm
Private School Application Process
If your student is planning to apply to a private school for the 2025-2026 school year, please find the required forms and timelines here.
Please ensure to submit all forms at least 10 school days prior to the application deadline.
Outstanding Employee Award Nominations
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Cooper MS Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Nomination Form. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below and on the FCPS website: https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/employees/recognition-programs/outstanding-employee-awards
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding Leader
Common positions in this category: Assistant Principals and Director of Student Services (not the building principal)
Outstanding Professional Employee
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor.
Outstanding Operational Employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaison
The deadline to submit a nomination is at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2023
If you have any questions, please contact Scott Davies (Interim Assistant Principal) at sgdavies@fcps.edu.
SCA Hurricane Helene Fundraisers
The SCA has coordinated multiple ways to support the relief efforts from Hurricane Helene.
Please contact our SCA sponsors, Ms. Harris (cbharris1@fcps.edu) or Ms. Garrett (regarrett@fcps.edu) with any questions.
Day of Service for Secondary Students
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 9-11:30 a.m.
Where: Edison High School
Sign up: Register FCPS Secondary Students
Attend and earn service learning credit Our Voices, Our Future: Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service is being offered to FCPS secondary students as an opportunity to explore multilingualism as a strength in developing leadership and advocacy skills. Students will plan for future success through their strengths and interests. Attendees will be able to network and learn with other FCPS students and staff. This event will also feature special guest Dr. José Luis Zelaya from the Multilingual Learners’ Summit. “Language is an opportunity,” says Dr. Zelaya, “believe in the power of education!” Secondary students should register through the link above and bring their FCPS laptop to the workshop.
Event will also feature a table fair promoting college and career readiness.
Language interpretation services will be available.
To help with planning, please register if you can attend.
Flyer: English I Spanish I Arabic I Chinese I Korean I Urdu I Vietnamese
Safe Community Coalition
The Safe Community Coalition is pleased to welcome back Ned Johnson, best-selling co-author of The Self-Driven Child. Learn what connects teen mental health and the motivational impacts of technology and social media, competitive schools and college pressure, and growing up in an unsettled and rapidly changing environment. Ned will provide tools for fostering close connections, navigating tough conversations, and helping teens feel grounded, understood, and resilient.
When: Wednesday, November 20 at 7pm
Where: McLean Community Center’s Alden Theatre
Tickets on sale now at McLeanSCC.org
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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Order a Yearbook
Deadline to order a yearbook is November 30, 2024 at the cost of $40.00. Please enter order #5267 at www.yearbookordercenter.com
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