Proposed Cooper PTO Executive Board Officer Slate 2025-26
The Cooper PTO is delighted to announce our proposed PTO Executive Board slate of officers for 2025-26. Thank you so much to these generous people who have offered to volunteer their time and talent to the PTO next year:
Cooper vs. Longfellow Basketball Games – TONIGHT!
Epic Basketball Showdown: April 10, 2025
Girls Game - 6 PM
Boys Game - 7 PM
Tickets go on sale during lunches.
$5 Cash Only
Save Middle School After-School --
Funding Discussion – TONIGHT (April 10)
Rachel Carson Middle School PTA will host a virtual discussion on April 10th from 7-8 PM for parents who want to learn more about the steps they can take to SAVE FCPS middle school after-school and summer learning programs.
To join this virtual discussion, use the link below:
How Parents and Students Can Save Middle School After School
When: Thursday, April 10 | 7-8 PM
Link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89894522241?pwd=i5zSNQRVbFByoCBAmdOjuf44dJtQTA.1
Meeting ID: 898 9452 2241
Passcode: 2h4U7n
Family Support Resources
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. Recorded meetings can be sent to registered participants. https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-resource-center/free-webinars-and-family-events
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4/11
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Math Strategies for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
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4/22
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Empowering Twice-exceptional Students to Understand the Role of Accommodations in Accessing Learning
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4/25
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The Role of Boundaries in Teen Development
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5/9
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Building Self-Esteem and Stopping Bullying – Arabic Webinar
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5/20
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Using Strength-based Approach When Communicating with Twice-Exceptional Students
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5/30
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The Effects of Bullying on the Child’s Self-Esteem – Spanish Webinar
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Month of the Military Child (MOMC) – Deployment Support Kits
Honor and celebrate the resilience, courage, and contributions of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) military-connected youth. Donate items to build deployment support kits through April 30. (Drop off in main office)
Possible donations
- Tote bag to hold items,
- Letter writing materials (cards, paper, envelopes, forever stamps, pens, pencils),
- Coloring books, markers, or crayons,
- New stuffed animal blanket,
- Matching picture frames Journal,
- Craft supplies for welcome home decorations,
- Gift cards for a special treat,
- Yellow ribbon to signify a deployed service member,
- Friendship bracelets for children and deployed parent, or
- Two copies of books to share with child and deployed parent.
For more information, please contact Katie Server, Family Partnerships Specialist, Military-Connected Youth & Families, at kaserver@fcps.edu, or email militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
Find Extra Academic Support Through Family Academy
The FCPS family academy is a great resource for additional support in your child’s school journey: https://www.fcps.edu/family-academy
Legal Resources Available for Immigrant Families
Padlet https://padlet.com/FCPSFamilyResourceCenter/resources-and-support-for-immigrant-families-eucsdkw7b4dzkyn2
Cooper Wear Donations
If you no longer need your Cooper swag, consider donating! You can drop off your gently used clothing to new families and rising 7th graders. Have your student bring the clothing to the Cooper Wear Box in the front office. Questions? Ms. Bailey (msbailey@fcps.edu) is available at the front desk to help
Spend a Day Outdoors with Langley Crew – Saturday April 19
Cooper students and their families are invited to the exciting Ryz Obychowicz Regatta on April 19, 2025, at Occoquan's Sandy Run Park. Come cheer on Langley Crew athletes and experience the races firsthand.
- When: Saturday, April 19, 2025, 9 AM – 4 PM
- Where: Sandy Run Park, 10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station, VA
Drop off your family at Sandy Run Park, park at South County High School, take the shuttle back to the park, and walk to the grandstands to watch the regatta with us. Bring friends – the more, the merrier! Have fun meeting Langley Crew parents, athletes, and coaches, with special prizes for kids who bring the most friends. Please note:
- This is not a drop-off event: all children must be accompanied by an adult
- The regattas are free, and the shuttle fee is $10/person each way (cash only).
- The 15 min walk to the grandstands may be challenging for people with limited mobility
Questions? Email us at langleyrowing@gmail.com or visit www.langleycrew.com for more information.
Free Middle School Robotics Workshops at
Langley High School April 26th
Safe Community Coalition Book Talk on April 23, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Turning Setbacks Into Success: Helping Kids Thrive Through Challenges with Author Michelle Icard
Join SCC on April 23 at 7pm at MCC’s Alden Theatre for Turning Setbacks into Success with author Michelle Icard who will explore when parents should step in or step back as kids navigate challenges like friendship struggles, rule-breaking, and self-doubt.
Tickets: $15 pre-sale / $20 at the door.
Click here to purchase: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ckvwpqu
Proceeds benefit SCC. Book signing follows.
Location: McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101
Date and time: Wed, Apr 23, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Next Level Scouting Expo May 3, 2025 from 2:15 – 3:45 pm
Join Scouting America on Saturday, May 3rd, from 2:15 to 3:45 PM at the Vienna Community Center (120 Cherry St SE, Vienna, VA) for the Next Level Scouting Expo! Teens and young adults (ages 14-20) are invited to learn about Scouting America programs like Venturing, Sea Scouts, and National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)—no prior Scouting experience required!
Discover how these exciting programs can help build confidence and friendships and lead to unforgettable adventures. Youth members will be on hand to answer your questions and share their experiences. This is a come-and-go event, so stop by anytime!
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Summer Camps
FCPS Summer Extravaganza: May 10, 2025, from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
FCPS invites all families to get a jump on summer learning by participating in engaging, educational, and enriching activities for Fairfax County students. This is a great chance to discover exciting summer learning activities and ideas.
When: May 10, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Where: Woodson High School – Front Parking Lot (9525 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031).
Event Website
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Langley Softball Camp – Ages 7-14
Time to line up your summer camp plans for your softball players! Langley softball camps will run June 16-20, 2025, at Langley HS and August 11-15, 2025 at Nike Park and run from 9-1 pm every day. Current and former Langley High School and college players will lead camps.
For registration details or more information email Coach Mike Sharkey ~ gfsharks@gmail.com with your child’s name, age, and parent contact info. Confirmation and payment information will be sent.
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Fairfax County Government Summer Camps
Fairfax Public Access Television and Radio
We offer summer camps with a focus on radio production, studio film and video editing, exclusively for ages 12–18. Upon request we can mail copies of our summer camp catalogs to anyone interested.
Additional summer camp information is also available online at:
https://www.fcac.org/summer-camp-registration-forms
Calendar at a Glance:
April 14-18, 2025: SPRING BREAK
May 1, 2025: PTO GMM Coffee 9:30 (Last GMM of the year)
May 26, 2025: Memorial Day Holiday
June 9, 2025: Field Day/Eighth Grade Party
June 11, 2025: Last Day of School/Early Release
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