📅Save the Dates

May 12, 2026 - PTO GM Meeting

May 25, 2026 - Holiday - Memorial Day

May 26, 2026 - No School for Students

May 27, 2026 - Holiday - No School

Important Upcoming Testing Dates📅❗

• Tuesday, May 5: Reading SOLs (all students)
• Wednesday, May 13: Math SOLs (all students)
• Tuesday, May 19: Science SOL - 8th grade only

COOPER CALENDAR

2025-2026 School Year Calendar

2025-2026 Cooper MS Calendar

NOT Attending Cooper Next School Year?

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we kindly ask parents to let us know if their student will not be returning to Cooper MS for the 2026-2027 school year. If your student will not be attending, please complete the  IT-110 Student Intention Form and submit it to Ms. Dossmann at smdossmann@fcps.edu as soon as possible.  Thank you in advance!

🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Safe Routes to School Data Collection

Fairfax County Public Schools Safe Routes to School, in partnership with VDOT, will be placing temporary pedestrian and bicycle counters around Cooper Middle School.

These devices will help count how many students and families are walking and biking in the area. The data will guide future efforts to improve walking and biking safety near the school.

The counters will be in place for a short time and will not record any personal information—they only count the number of people passing by.

Thank you for supporting our efforts to make school travel safer and healthier!

Expunge Form

Middle school offers the unique opportunity to expunge a high school credit course (HS math courses and World Language Courses). This means that there would be no record of this year’s grade on their high school transcript. Please review your child's third quarter grades and contact your child's school counselor for any questions. If you would like to start this process, here is the link to the Expunge Form.

Calling All Medical Professionals and Student Athletes!

The Langley Athletic Training is hosting their annual Sports Physical Night on Wednesday, May 6,2025. Medical professionals are needed to staff the station-based pre-participation exam for our student athletes. This is a great night for our school community to meet our medical community while submitting the required VHSL forms for athletics. Proceeds support Langley’s Athletic Training Program and benefits all Saxon student-athletes.

If you are a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or other qualified medical provider and are available on May 6th, we would greatly appreciate your support.

Appointments are scheduled on the quarter hour between 6pm and 8pm. The cost is $50 payable via MySchoolBucks, check, or cash.

Volunteers can sign up – https://forms.gle/fcAawm8PeQFomqZn8

Appointment Requests can be submitted - https://forms.gle/8MenLtRKBb3arpVw5

MySchoolBucksPayment - https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZI5ZQWBKS04NJ8_ZZ5QS03EZ9PR49Q

Questions? Contact the Athletic Trainers:

• Aine Kirwan – amkirwan@fcps.edu
• Jessica Bigles – jkbigles@fcps.edu

Summer Opportunities

Cooper Middle School Math Boot Camps

Summer 2026 - Registration OPEN - Spots are limited!

Math Boot Camps Summer 2026

Schedule & Location

• Dates: July 20–23 and July 27–30*

• Time: 8 AM – 12 PM

• Location: Cooper Middle School

• *Registration is for both weeks

Boot Camps Available

• Pre-Algebra

• Pre-Algebra Honors

• Algebra 1

• Algebra 1 Honors

Registration Information

• Cost: $100 per student

• Payment: MSB 

• Registration Link  

What are your Rising 7th & 8th graders doing this Summer? Like you, we believe your child is a very important person and deserves a summer experience that is safe and full of fitness, friends, fun and enrichment. FCPS and Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (DNCS) team up to offer a 5 week camp for rising 7th and 8th graders in the Northern Fairfax area. Campers will have a great time participating in sports, games, fitness, art, and STEM activities in a safe environment. Offered in the entire month of July, participants must be a rising seventh or eighth grader attending Fairfax County Public Schools and a resident of Fairfax County.  The program is led by FCPS After-School and DNCS Teen/Community Center Staff. Dates: Wednesday, July 1 to Thursday, July 30 (Closed Friday, July 3). Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Early drop-off available at 8 a.m.). Click this link for more information about VIP Summer Camp.

Summer Learning – FCPS Online Campus

Families interested in summer learning should visit FCPS Online Campus to explore eligibility, available courses. Registration ends on June 5.

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning/online-campus

TEENS IN ACTION SUMMER CAMP 2026

Registration is now open.

RISING GRADES 9 – 12: June 22 – August 21, 2026 (Closed July 3, 2026)

RISING MIDDLE SCHOOL: July 1 – July 30, 2026 (Closed July 3, 2026)

Program Information:

• Program hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Enrollment is free.
• Lunch and morning and afternoon snacks provided.

For more information click https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/teens-in-action.

🏨News from Cooper Clinic

Cornerstones Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center Resource Listing

April - June 2026

Click this link for more information.

Immunization Events for FCPS Students

FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year. 

Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are an important part of Cooper Middle School, and we appreciate the time and support they provide. To enhance student safety, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has updated its volunteer process to include a sex offender registry check and, in some cases, a background check.

For more details, visit the Volunteer FCPS FAQ page.

Reminder: All volunteers and visitors must sign in using the visitor kiosk and scan their ID.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and supported.

Community Updates from our Family Liaison👨‍👩‍👧‍👦📚🤝

• Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics created a platform to provide information about VA community resources. From affordable childcare to school supplies to healthcare support, use zip code to find information about services. Search this free resource HERE to access over 466,000 local and state social care programs.
• The last in-person offerings for the Family Café is coming up. The Connected Family: Navigating the Digital World Together will take place on April 29 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Mason District Government Center 6507 Columbia Pike Annandale, VA 22003.
• Family and School Partnerships- Partnering with Your Child’s Middle School (Virtual Presentation), April 28, 2026  Supports families of rising middle school students with understanding family engagement in secondary education. Register here.

• Cooper Spring School Supply Drive Now – May 15th. We are collecting school and personal hygiene supplies for underserved students in El Salvador in partnership with Givology and Mision Mochila. Examples of items to include: pencils, colored pencils, crayons, glue sticks, rulers ,scissors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, bar soap, deodorant, etc. Earn 30 minutes of service hours per 5 items donated. Drop off items in the front office!

• Upcoming: Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington May 14, 2026, 7- 8 p.m. Virtual ADHD Decoded: The Essential Parent’s Guide -Learn about ADHD diagnosis and effective parenting strategies. Speakers: Dr. Dawoon Lee & Dr. Christine Choe Zoom (Korean & English) Register at https://forms.gle/YeWbe8jvzWuW84eS7 .
• SNAP at Farmers Markets: Families can use SNAP/EBT benefits at select county farmers markets and receive up to $40 in free fruits and vegetables, with tokens that can be used like cash at participating markets; for information, locations, and directions visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/snap or call 571-340-3322.
• Parent & Child Connect workshop: A free 6-week virtual workshop designed specifically for Asian American families of PreK–12 students focused on strengthening parent-child relationships, improving communication, and building skills to support student success and well-being. See flyer below for more information and registration.
• The Family Resource Center offers free webinars to help provide strategies and connection to better support your child. Please go the https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-resource-center/free-webinars-and-events

Upcoming May Webinars

5/8    Finding Supports as an Extended Family Member Raising Children

         with Special Needs

5/29  Emotional Support for Families with Children with Special Needs

Parent & Child Connect Workshop

COMMUNITY Health Initiative

Build stronger bonds. Strengthen relationships. Support brighter futures.

Join our supportive 6-week Parent & Child Connect Workshop, designed specifically for Asian American (i.e., East Asian, South Asian, & Southeast Asian) parents who are navigating the challenges of raising school-aged children (PreK-12).

Through evidence-based parenting strategies, supportive discussion, and role plays, this program helps families:

• Strengthen family bonds
• Improve communication
• Nurture children's growth, confidence, and emotional well-being

Workshop Details

Dates: Sundays, April 26 – June 7, 2026 (No class on May 23)

Time: 7:00 – 8:45 p.m. EST

Format: All classes conducted virtually and in English

Special Session: This workshop parallels the youth SEL workshops. On June 7, youth and parents are invited to attend together to practice communication skills.

Incentive: Participants who complete both the pre- and post-class survey receive a $10 gift card.

Registration

Limited seats available. Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegtO0oorB1lkYgT4kbfaL7JmptDQdBmiAk7RZwF6Xou-bNBQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

💙 Cooper Wear Donations - Share the Spirit!

Do you have Cooper Wear your student has outgrown or no longer needs?

We’d love to pass it along to new families and our rising 7th graders!

Students can drop off any items you’d like to share. Every piece helps a fellow Cooper family feel right at home!

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Family Liaison, Mollie Cannon, at mcannon@fcps.edu.

THE COOPER CONNECTION MAGAZINE

GET YOUR WORK PUBLISHED!

Parents, please encourage your students to submit any writing, artwork, photography, that they have created this year. This could be something they worked on in school or outside of school. Entries can be emailed to: Lmbovenzi@fcps.edu Or Cooperyearbook@gmail.com Or upload to the link below.

https://forms.gle/M19vcqzFRwrwk3PLA

📚 There is still time to Order Your Yearbook Today! Cost:  $42.00 🌐 Order Online: YearbookOrderCenter.com 🏫 School Order Number: 5267

Urgent Photo Request from the Yearbook Staff! We are looking for photos from SPRING BREAK - or any other photos taken during spring this year. Submission Method: Photos should be emailed ASAP to cooperyearbook@gmail.com.  THANK YOU!

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