Calendar Reminders
Monday, January 20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday) - No school for students/staff
Tuesday, January 28 - 2nd Quarter Ends
Wednesday, January 29 (Teacher Workday) - No school for students
See the complete school year calendar.
Happy New Year Cooper Middle School families!
We hope you enjoyed the unexpected snow days. As we prepare to get back into our routines, it's a good time to remind everyone of our "Away for the Day" policy. Cell phones, cellular watches, and Airpods must be turned off and stored in student backpacks during the school day. Please also ensure that your child's Chromebook is charged each night so they are ready for learning.
The first semester ends on Tuesday, January 28, so let's work together for a strong finish! Please remind your students of our Cooper Culture expectations for responsible behavior in the building, on the bus, and at bus stops. And remember to keep the snow on the ground!
Cheers to a fantastic 2025!
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
Lost and Found
Please encourage your students to check the Lost and Found during their lunch time for any missing items. Items not claimed by Friday, January 17, will be donated.
2025-2026 Course Registration
Throughout the upcoming weeks, more information for rising 7th and rising 8th graders will be added to the Cooper Website and more information for the rising 9th graders will be added to the Langley Website.
⏰ Update on Potential Changes to Middle School Start Times
During the December School Board work session, staff from Prismatic Services, Inc., presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 a.m.
The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent.
Watch a video of the work session. Visit the Middle School Start Times webpage for more information on the project.
American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) 8
Cooper MS will again host the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) AMC 8 test. The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40 minute multiple choice exam in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development of problem solving skills. Additional information can be found on the MAA website.
This optional competition will be offered after school on Wednesday, January 22nd from 2:30 - 4:00 PM. Students can be picked up at Cooper at 4 PM, students can take a late bus home at 4:30, or any student that typically is a walker can walk home.
If your child is interested in taking the AMC 8, please complete this Google Form no later than Monday, January 13th; late registrations will not be accepted.
Please contact Lisa Walsh (lswalsh1@fcps.edu) with any questions.
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.
Spelling Bee
Cooper Middle School is excited to bring back the Spelling Bee at the end of February! Sign up now using the following link https://forms.gle/TmSorNiBwnsE2tQN7 Students who sign up will be emailed the vocabulary list to study. Thank you to the PTO for sponsoring this event. There is also an app called the “Word Club” that is free to download which contains all the words students need to know to compete in a fun, game format.
FCPS Family Resource Center Opportunities
Webinars
The Family Resource Center offers a variety of free webinars to help children and families succeed. Speakers are invited from academic fields and from within FCPS experts. Check out the link for sign up and more details. https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-resource-center/free-webinars-and-family-events
1/10 Help! My Kids Won’t Go to School
1/17 A Series on Supporting Your Child’s Executive Function Skills
1/24 Depression in Teens
Cohort Opportunity
“From Caregiver to Breadwinner: Empowering Underserved Women with the Skills to Move into the Technology Workforce” at Marymount University’s Center for the Innovative Workforce is a no-cost 12-week training program designed to help women gain new skills and find higher-paying, more flexible jobs in Virginia’s technology industry as help-desk technicians. The program focuses on minority populations who are in caregiver roles and is currently recruiting participants for its spring cohort. You can learn more by reviewing this flier and access the application at https://fromcaregivertobreadwinner.wordpress.com
Please contact our Family Liaison, Ms. Amy Bailey (msbailey@fcps.edu) with any questions.
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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