📅Save the Dates

May 15, 2026 - 8th Grade Kings Dominion Forms/Payment Due

May 21, 2026 - Last Day for After School Activities

May 22, 2026 - NO AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

May 22, 2026 - 7th Grade Mount Vernon Field Trip Forms/Payment Due

May 25, 2026 - Holiday - Memorial Day

May 26, 2026 - No School for Students

May 27, 2026 - Holiday - No School

Important Upcoming Testing Date📅❗

Tuesday, May 19th: Science SOL - 8th grade only

Looking ahead to June..........

June 4, 2026 - PTO General Membership Meeting  &  Rising 7th Families 

June 8 - 12, 2026 - School Spirit Week

June 15, 2026 - 8th Grade End of Year Party

June 16, 2026 - 7th & 8th Grade Schoolwide Field Trips

June 17, 2026 - Last Day of School - 2 Hour Early Release

COOPER CALENDAR

2025-2026 School Year Calendar

2025-2026 Cooper MS Calendar

Kings Dominion 8th Grade Field Trip

The 8th grade Kings Dominion field trip will be happening on Tuesday, June 16th.  Students received a permission slip and information sheet in Advisory last week. If your child would like to attend the field trip, parents/caregivers must complete the following:

1. Complete the Google Form: bit.ly/4mHUr8g  
2. Sign and return permission form
3. Pay in MySchoolBucks

All items must be submitted no later than Friday, May 15th.  Please email Courtney Kaden (cdkaden@fcps.edu) with questions.

Mount Vernon 7th Grade Field Trip

7th Grade Mount Vernon Field Trip - Interested in Chaperoning?

We are looking for parent chaperones for our end-of-year field trip to Mount Vernon! On Tuesday, June 16th, all 7th-grade students will participate in exploring Mount Vernon with their Advisory Class and teacher. Chaperones will assist Advisory teachers in monitoring groups as they try to 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 Friday, May 22nd. See below for more details on the trip. Please email Mollie Cannon(macannon@fcps.edu) if you have any questions before volunteering.

7th Grade Mount Vernon Field Trip - Permission Slips

On Tuesday, June 16th, all 7th-grade students will participate in exploring Mount Vernon with their Advisory Class and teacher. Permission slips are due to your child’s Advisory teacher by Friday, May 22nd.  Extra copies are on your child’s Schoology Page > Cooper Corner > “7th Grade Field Trip - Mount Vernon” BLUE Folder.

8th Grade Party and Yard Signs 🎈🎊

Where has the time gone? In just over a month our 8th graders will become High Schoolers! So it's time for some celebrations.

Yard Signs!✨🌟

Show your pride in your Cooper graduate with a personalized yard sign. Orders placed by Monday May 18th will be delivered starting Thursday, May 28th.  Orders placed between May 18th and May 22nd will be delivered the week of June 1st.

It's Party Time!🎉🥳

Students will celebrate the end of Middle School at the end of the school day Monday, June 15th with games, crafts, pizza, Chick Fil A and Kona Ice.  Buy a ticket for your student here.  Please also consider donating a ticket for those who might not be able to afford the whole cost of the ticket.  The Cooper PTO is committed to making sure all 8th graders can participate.

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!

After School & Late Buses🚌🏫

Monday, May 25th:Holiday

Tuesday, May 26th: TW Day

Wednesday, May 27th: Holiday,

The last day of after-school is scheduled for Thursday, May 21st.  This is the last day for late buses.

There will be no after-school scheduled for Friday, May 22nd as that is the Friday before a 5-day holiday weekend.

The Track and Field Championship Meet is scheduled for Saturday, May 30th.

To provide the opportunity for additional T&F practices, after-school will be extended to include Thursday, May 28th, with late buses, and Friday, May 29th, with no late buses (typical Friday schedule).

These two extra days are for T&F practices only, staffed by the Athletic Coordinators, T&F coaches, and after-school program specialists only.

Spring School Supply Drive Now – May 15^th 

Cooper is collecting school and personal hygiene supplies for underserved students in El Salvador.  For every 5 items donated (e.g., 5 packages or crayons, 5 notebooks, 5 sticks of deodorant) your student can earn 30 minutes to count towards service hours.  Please make sure they attach a sticky note with their name and ID# to the item(s) they donate and drop it off with their advisory teacher.  Please reach out to Mollie Cannon at mcannon@fcps.edu if you have any questions!  Let’s help provide these students with all they need to be successful in school. 

SCA Presents a BAKE OFF 🍰 🧁 🍪 🥧 🍩 When:  Tuesday, May 19 at 2:30 Where:  Ms. Harris' Room (1407) Drop off goodies in morning or during advisory to Ms. Harris' room. Judged by: Cooper Staff and SCA Presidents Please write your name and include a list of ingredients on your packaging

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.

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.

Harvard Veritas Preparatory Program Opportunity 

The nationally acclaimed Veritas Preparatory Program and Veritas Debate Institute are offering FULL SCHOLARSHIPS for up to 25 high-achieving FCPS students entering grades 7–12.

Grades 7–8: Veritas Prep

A weekly gifted enrichment program for advanced middle school students ready to be challenged beyond the traditional classroom.

Grades 9–12: Veritas Debate Institute (VDI)

A weekly academic program featuring college-level study in:

• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Economics
• Debate & Public Speaking

Students build critical thinking, leadership, and communication skills while preparing for future summer residential study opportunities at Harvard University.

You can learn more about Veritas here.

On Thursday, May 21st at 7:00 PM, an informational webinar will be held exclusively for rising 7th and 12th-grade students and parents in FCPS to learn more about Veritas and the application process.  You will have an opportunity to meet Veritas leadership and ask questions about the program.  

If you would like to attend, Click Here to RSVP and you will receive a link to attend the informational session.

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦📚🤝

Department of Family Services: Parent Support Line. Building Stronger Families Do you have questions about parenting or need someone to talk to? Parenting specialists with the Fairfax County Department of Family Services are available to support families. Specialists can help with child development questions, parenting strategies, reducing stress, and connecting families with community resources. Call the Parent Support Line: 703-324-7720

Spring School Supply Drive End on May 15^th! Please donate to help students in El Salvador.  Cooper is collecting school and personal hygiene supplies for underserved students in El Salvador.  For every 5 items donated (e.g., 5 notebooks, 5 notebooks, 5 toothbrushes) your student can earn 30 minutes to count towards service hours.  Please make sure they attach a sticky note with their name and ID# to the item(s) they donate and drop it off with their advisory teacher.  Please reach out to Mollie Cannon at mcannon@fcps.eduif you have any questions!  Let’s help provide these students with all they need to be successful in school.  (Can we move to the very top of NYC (not just the family liaison section, for a final push)

May 14^th: Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington 7- 8 p.m. VirtualADHD 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.

Save the Date: June 4^th9:00 -10:30 am. PTO Sponsored “Rising 7^th Grader Parent Meet & Greet” with coffee, a student panel, building tours by the administration, and purchase spirit wear.

Order a congratsyard sign to support your 8^th grader and their grad party through Cooper PTO.  First order deadline is Monday 5/18. Use the link below https://cooperpto.membershiptoolkit.com/store/18589.  First pick up will be Thursday 5/28.

Fairfax County Summer Camps & Programs (FCPS Breaks)

Fairfax County offers a variety of engaging, healthy, and affordable programs for students during school breaks. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, STEM, service projects, field trips, and more. Free meals and snacks are provided. Click links for more information

• Camp Fairfax- Rising 1st – 7th grade youth
• VIP Camp for Middle SchoolersRegistration begins May 14
• Teens in Action Camp– Middle and high school youth
• A.N.tastic Times- ages 2 to 22 and their families

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

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

💙 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

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