Congratulations to our new PTO Executive Board for 2025-26
Our new PTO team is ready to take on their new roles next year and partner with the school to maintain the vibrant, rich learning community we love here at Cooper. Congratulations to you all!
Welcome to our 7th Grade Families
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Wednesday marked the last general membership meeting of the year and the first for our incoming 7th-grade families. We were so glad to welcome them to Cooper, and we’re grateful to our student panel for being part of the morning. Between the Q and A sessions and the building tours, they’ve all begun what we hope will be a smooth transition to middle school life. |
8th Grade Party Tickets on Sale Now
 The 8th-grade party is only a few weeks away! As many of you know, this party is a well-loved tradition in the Cooper community—it’s our way of congratulating our students on a successful middle school career and wishing them all the best as they enter their high school years.
When: June 9, 2025, from 12:40 – 2:10 pm
Where: Cooper Middle School
What: Games, crafts, DJ, lunch, ice cream truck
Tickets: $25—purchase on this link: Cooper Middle School PTO - 8th grade party
8th Grade Party – Parent Volunteers Needed
8th-grade parents, we need you to help run this show! It’s busy but fun, and it’s a great way to be a low key part of this special moment in your student’s life.
Check out the Signup Genius linked here to see where you’d like to volunteer.
You can also view by scanning the QR code below:
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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5/16
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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 Heritage Reading List for Adults | The New York Public Library
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage and History in the U.S. | NEH-Edsitement
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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
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
Cooperwear 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 is available at the front desk to help.
Community Service
Thank you for all of your help with our events this year! Our beloved End of Year Family BBQ is May 30th from 5 to 7:30 PM. We would appreciate any help at this event. Here is the link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAAAB28A4F5C34-56647100-student
Students can confirm all community service hours using this email: vpmembership@churchillroadpta.org.
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 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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