Calendar Reminder
May 26, 2025: Memorial Day Weekend - Schools and offices closed
May 29, 2025: Last day of late bus runs & after school clubs & activities
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
See the complete school year calendar.
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We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our PTO for organizing and serving an amazing lunch for our teachers and staff last week. We are thankful for the year-round support we receive from our families.
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Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing Notification
Students will be testing on the following date:
- Thursday, May 15th - Math SOL 8th Graders
- Monday, May 19th - Science 8 SOL
Families received an email notification about the SOL testing. Please ensure you take note of these important details.
Cooper Quiz Bowl Placed at the Quiz Bowl Nationals
Three Cooper teams competed in the Quiz Bowl Middle School National Championship Tournament (MSNCT) held in Chicago May 9-11.
Cooper A: Richard D., Keshavan N., Isaac L., Oliver Y.
Cooper B: Andrew L., Sophie J., Justin L., Ananda A.
Cooper C: Ethan C., Sohum D., A.J. G., Dhruv R., Mihir J.
Cooper A finished 21st out of a field of 160 teams. Cooper B went 3-5 in the preliminaries and Cooper C went 4-4. Richard placed 11th individually among 791 players which earned him the All-Star award.
We are incredibly proud of our students for their strong performance, dedication and teamwork! Congratulations to everyone!
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Congratulations to Cooper MathCounts Team!
The Cooper MathCounts team wrapped up an exceptional season at the National MathCounts Tournament held in Washington, D.C. this past weekend (May 10–12).
Earlier this year, Cooper secured first place at the Virginia State MathCounts Tournament in Blacksburg on March 22. Leading the way were Ian C. and Andrew D., who placed 1st and 3rd individually, driving the team to victory.
At Nationals, the Virginia State team was composed of Cooper students Ian C. and Andrew D., along with Shawn B. from Longfellow and Steve C. from Arlington County. The team was coached by Cooper’s Math Department Chair, Lisa Walsh. Competing against the top math students in the country, the Virginia team placed 10th nationwide—outperforming traditionally strong states like North Carolina, Texas and California.
Individually, Cooper’s Andrew D. earned an extraordinary 4th place finish in the entire nation—an outstanding achievement.
We’re proud to share this exciting news!
8th grade Field Trip to Kings Dominion
Attention 8th grade Parents & Caregivers! The Kings Dominion field trip will be happening on Tuesday, June 10th. Students received a permission slip and information sheet in Advisory on Monday. If your child would like to attend the field trip, please complete complete the following:
- Complete the Google Form: https://bit.ly/4k4bnUf
- Sign and return permission form
- Pay in MySchoolBucks: https://bit.ly/KDpayment2025
The slides with information, as well as additional copies of the permission form, are posted in Schoology > Cooper Corner. Due to the timeline for ordering buses and tickets, no permission slips and/or payments will be accepted past Wednesday, May 21st. Please email Courtney Kaden (cdkaden@fcps.edu) with any questions.
7th Grade DC Field Trip - Permission Slips
On Tuesday, June 10, all 7th-grade students will participate in either a museum or National Mall exploration with their Advisory Class and teacher. Permission slips are due to your child’s Advisory teacher by Wednesday, May 21st. Extra copies are on your child’s Schoology Page > Cooper Corner > “7th gr. Field Trip - Washington, DC” PURPLE Folder.
7th Grade DC Field Trip - Interested in Chaperoning?
We are looking for parent chaperones for our end-of-year field trip to Washington, DC on Tuesday, June 10! Chaperones will assist Advisory teachers in monitoring groups as they explore and make connections to their learning this year as 7th grade students. If you are interested in chaperoning this trip, please complete THIS Google Form by Wednesday, May 21st. See THIS presentation for more details. Please email Kennidi Knoblock (kcknoblock@fpcs.edu) if you have any questions.
NEWS FROM COOPER LIBRARY
It’s the end of the year and there are still so many overdue books – some from the 1st quarter. All students with overdue books received a yellow notice through their English class last week. If possible, please ask your student if they received any notice. A gentle nudge from parents/guardians is often helpful in getting books returned. If books are lost or damaged, students are responsible for the replacement cost. Thank you for any assistance you can give.
All library books are due Friday, May 30 but we will allow responsible students to check out through the end of the year. Students will not be able to renew books after May 30, but we can help with that if the book is still needed.
Please have your student see us in the library with any questions or concerns.
- Math Boot Camps | July 21-24 and July 28-31 at Langley HS
- Math 7 (for rising 7th graders)
- Math 7 Honors (for rising 7th graders)
- Algebra 1 (for rising 8th graders)
- Pathfinder | August 4th or 5th | Multiple 90-minute sessions will be offered over two days; open to all rising 7th graders and any 8th graders new to Cooper
- Open House | August 14th | Open to all students and families
- Orientation | August 15th | Open to all rising 7th graders and any 8th graders new to Cooper
Please check your email and Cooper's website for additional details and sign-ups. Registration is now open.
Donations Needed
The Science 8 teachers are planning some fun activities for students after the SOL. The first is a lesson on Solar Ovens. Students are going to build a little oven using aluminum foil and make s'mores. The next is making "Moon Sand."
We need your support for these activities! Please click here for the Sign-Up Genius page.
The supplies can be brought in anytime between now and Friday, May 23rd.
Reach out to Megan Stanley at mistanley@fcps.edu with any questions.
Community Events/News
What are your Rising 7th & 8th graders doing this Summer?
Application will open on Wednesday, May 14th
NORTH FAIRFAX VIP CAMP APPLICATION
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Opens: Wednesday, 5/14 at 6:00PM
- Acceptance Notification Date: Wednesday, May 28th
- Camp Permission Slips and Payment Due: Friday, June 6th
- Mandatory Virtual Parent Meeting: Tuesday, June 12th, 6:00PM, Zoom Link will be sent out in the acceptance email.
For more information about the VIP Summer Camp click this link.
Langley Summer Sports Camps
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Football | June 16 -19
Softball | June 16 - 20
Field Hockey | July 14 - 18
Boys Basketball | July 7-11 and July 14 - 18
Girls Basketball | July 21 - 25
Boys Lacrosse | July 14 - 18
Girls Lacrosse | TBD
Camps are sponsored by Langley Athletic Boosters
Click here to sign up for all camps except boys basketball
Click here to sign up for boys basketball camp.
Click here for flyer.
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Lost and Found
School is ending and summer is almost here! It's time for us to clean out our Lost and Found. Is your child missing a hoodie, shirt, water bottle, etc.? Our Lost and Found located in the cafeteria is overflowing!
All items will be donated on Friday, May 23rd. Please encourage your child to check out the Lost and Found this week.
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Community Updates from our Family Liaison
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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5/16
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Summertime and an Idle Mind: Keeping Children Drug-Free While Home This Summer
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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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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month; a perfect opportunity to learn how to celebrate the vibrant collection of AAPI cultures in the United States!
There are 24 million people in the United States who have origins in East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, West and Southwest Asia and the Pacific Islands. According to Pew Research Center (2021), Asian American people are the fastest growing racial or ethnic group in the U.S. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made significant contributions to American culture and society.
Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander HeritageReading List for Adults | The New York Public Library
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage and History in the U.S. | NEH-Edsitement
Loving Solutions for Korean-Speaking Families June 3- August 5 every Tuesday from 6-8pm. Are you interested in creating a space of harmony with your child? Join this 10-week, free family workshop taught in Korean! The first and last sessions are in person at the Lecture Hall in Centreville High School while the remaining dates are taught online via Zoom.
In this course, families will get tools to (1) improve communication and boost self-esteem, (2) support strong-willed children in a positive and loving way, and (3) create a space of harmony at home. Refreshments and childcare will be provided for the first and last in-person session. This class is taught in Korean and will have parent guides printed in English. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yv9nnpp8
In partnership with Leadership Fairfax, One Fairfax can support up to 10 community members for The Inclusive Leadership Institute.
Who Should Apply? The Inclusive Leadership Institute is a space for learning how to lead towards racial and social equity. Wherever you are on your journey, if you are committed to racial equity, we invite you to consider this opportunity to expand your knowledge and join others on their journey to a more equitable and just Fairfax County. Some are already well along in their racial equity journey, and others are just beginning. In this learning cohort, there is provide space for all people regardless of learning styles and where you are on your journey. If you know someone in your network that would be interested and a great fit, please review the attached information and complete the ILI Interest Survey by 5 pm on Friday, May 30, 2025. To learn more about ILI, click here: https://bit.ly/4jQ5f2c If you have any questions, please email OneFairfax@fairfaxcounty.gov
Family Academy is a great resource for additional support in your child’s school journey!https://www.fcps.edu/family-academy
Cooper Wear Donations with Ms. Bailey (ongoing) - There is a box in the front office for Cooper wear donations to pass on to new families and rising 7th graders. If you no longer need yours, have your student bring it by!
Please contact our Family Liaison, Ms. Amy Bailey (msbailey@fcps.edu) with any questions.
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