PTO Parent Coffee – May 14
Please join the PTO for a parent coffee and general membership meeting on May 14 at 9:00 am in the cafeteria. This is a great opportunity to see each other before the summer break begins, get some last updates on the school, and help us welcome the incoming 7th-grade families who will be part of our community next year.
We will also vote on our proposed PTO Executive Board slate of officers for 2025-26.
Cooper Theater – “Curtains” – Tickets Available Now – Opening TODAY
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Buy your tickets now to attend the Cooper spring production “Curtains,” which opens TODAY, May 1, and runs to Saturday, May 3. Our students have been rehearsing hard and look forward to seeing friends and family in the audience. Buy your tickets here and enjoy the show!. |
Teacher Appreciation Lunch – Parent Volunteers Needed – Tuesday, May 6
May 5-9, 2025, is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and we look forward to showing our Cooper teachers and staff how much we value them by providing lunch on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. We need volunteers to help us set up, serve lunch, and clean up afterward. Please check out our Sign Up Genius here to see if you can help out during any of these time slots. We look forward to seeing you then!
SCA Book Drive Until May 2
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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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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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
Next Level Scouting Expo May 3, 2025 from 2:15 – 3:45 pm
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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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Take Off Educational Event May 30-June 1
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
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:
May 14, 2025: PTO GMM Coffee 9:00 in cafeteria (Last GMM of the year)
May 26, 2025: Memorial Day Holiday
June 9, 2025: Field Day/Eighth Grade Party
June 10, 2025: 7th Grade DC Museum Visit/ 8th Grade Kings Dominion
June 11, 2025: Last Day of School/Early Release
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