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Details in this week's news:

• SOL Testing
• 8th Grade Party Tickets
• Student Celebrations
• Sports Forms
• Summer Courses 
• High School Credit Courses

Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing Notification

Students will be testing on the following dates: 

• May 6th - Reading 7 SOL 
• May 8th - Reading 8 SOL 
• May 14th - Math SOL (7th-graders)
• May 16th - Math SOL (8th-graders)
• May 20th - Science 8 SOL 

Families received an email notification about the SOL testing in March . Please ensure you take note of these important details.

Eighth Grade Party Monday, June 10, 12:45-2:15pm

Let’s send our 8th graders off to high school in style!  The celebration includes:

• Fun activities: DJ, photo booth, inflatable obstacle course, basketball, backyard games, and crafts!
• Raffle prizes such as gift cards to their favorite stores (Nike, Lululemon, Under Armor), Langley gear, and more!
• Chick Fil-A, pizza and sweet treats!

Tickets purchased by Friday, May 17 are $25 per student and will increase to $30 each on Saturday, May 18. Please include your child’s name with payment via Venmo (preferred option - @CooperPTO), cash or check (Cooper MS PTO; drop at the front office), or PayPal ([email protected]; do not select “business” account). 

Please note:  new this year.  If you would like to contribute additional funding to sponsor a member of our Cooper community for whom this fee causes financial burden, please  include an additional amount in your payment.

Student Celebrations Quiz Bowl

Cooper Quiz Bowl is having a good season in the run-up to the Middle School National Championship Tournament (MSNCT) to be held in Chicago in May. Both Cooper Teams will be competing among a field of 160 teams. 

In addition, the team competed in the International Academic Competition (IAC)'s Regional Finals events and placed! Ray Z. placed 1st in History Bee, 2nd in Geography Bee in the March Online Regional Finals and 1st in Science Bee in the Northern Virginia Regional Finals. Alexander F. placed 2nd in History Bee and 5th in Geography Bee in the April Online Regional Finals. On April 20, Cooper A (Ray Z., Alexander F., Leo W., and Alyna S.) won 3rd place in History Bowl at the Maryland History and Academic Bowls at Burleigh Manor MS, qualifying for the IAC history bowl Nationals. Team B (Brian H., Ronen M., Sophie J., Issac L.) qualified for both IAC history bowl and academic bowl Nationals to be held in May in Orlando, FL.

Congratulations to the team and good luck at the nationals!

Model UN

Congratulations to Cooper’s Model UN team, which had its best showing of the year at this past weekend’s conference at the Department of State. Cooper students earned Honorable mentions, Outstanding Delegates, and Imaani was selected as Secretary General. The Cooper Community is proud of you.

  Required Forms for Sports

Students interested in participating in middle school sports during the 2024-25 school year will need to submit a physical form dated May 1, 2024 or later.  Please keep this in mind as summer appointments are made. The form can be found on the FCPS athletics page.

Summer Courses Online

FCPS Online Campus Summer Courses are open for registration and available to eligible middle school students who meet prerequisites and technical requirements.  Students may take one online course for the first time or repeat credit.  Middle school students may not take a mathematics or world language course during the summer as their first high school-level mathematics or world language course.  Courses are rigorous; therefore, students can consult their counselor before registering.  Registration for most classes ends June 7, 2024. Program information is available at Summer Learning.

School Counseling Team:

Dana Scabis, Director of Student Services

Annie Eisman, Registrar/Student Services Assistant

Laura Wiley (7th grade students with last names A-K)

Jill Donnelly (7th grade students with last names L-Z)

Keyosha Lewis (8th grade students with last names A-K)

Michele Saint Germain (8th grade students with last names L-Z)

High School Credit Courses

High school credit-bearing courses will be reflected on the middle and high school transcripts. In  accordance with Virginia state regulations, FCPS Regulation 2408 permits parents of students who take a high school credit-bearing course in middle school to request that the grade be omitted from the student's high school transcript and the student not earn high school credit for  the course. Parents must make this request no later than the end of the first nine weeks of the school year following completion of the course. The request to expunge as well as guidelines and the procedures for expunging grades for high school courses taken in middle school can be found at the following link: https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/is104.pdf 

Contact your student’s counselor with any questions.

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Details in this week's news:

• Mean Girls Jr. the musical
• 3rd Quarter Report Cards
• Bake off!
• Health Services survey
• DEA Takeback
• Yearbook sales

3rd Quarter Grades

Third Quarter report cards are visible in SIS StudentVue and ParentVue. Your student received a copy of their report card at the end of block 8 on Friday, April 19 to bring home.

CALLING ALL BAKERS

SCA is hosting a BAKE OFF on Wednesday, May 1st after school. Does your student want bragging rights that they are the best baker? Students will have a chance to earn the title "Cooper Baker of the Year".

Baked goods must have detailed ingredients listed. Help your student remember to add their name. Items can be dropped off in Mrs. Harris’s room that morning.

Offer Your Feedback: Upcoming School Health Services Satisfaction Survey  April 15 - 26, 2024

The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) School Health Services invites parents/guardians of FCPS students to participate in a survey requesting feedback on the level of satisfaction with School Health services provided to the school community.

FCHD employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in FCPS. The survey should take approximately five minutes to complete. Submit your survey.

April 27, 2024. Take advantage of a free, convenient, and confidential safe disposal of unused and expired medications. The event will take place at 9 drop-off sites in Fairfax County:

Fair Oaks District Station

12300 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, VA 22033

Franconia District Station

6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310

Mason District Station

6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003

Tysons Emergency

8240 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182

Mount Vernon District Station

2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306

Reston Hospital Center

1850 Town Center Parkway, Reston, VA 20190

Outside Pavilion 1, across from Parking Garage B

Sully District Station

4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA 20151

Town of Vienna Police Department

215 Center Street S, Vienna, Virginia 22180

West Springfield District Station

6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152

Yearbooks still available

The yearbook for the 2023-2024 will set out soon. Place your order using the details below. Students can check if they have ordered a yearbook in the cafeteria.

977 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101 |  Main Phone: 703.442.5800
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Details in this week's news:

• Cooper/Longfellow TONIGHT!
• Dining Out TONIGHT!
• Health Services survey
• Family Summit
• DEA Takeback
• Mean Girls Jr. the musical
• Yearbook sales
• VIP Summer Camp

The Cooper VS Longfellow Basketball Game

April 17th at McLean High School.

Girls compete at 6pm

Boys compete at 7pm.

Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased through MySchoolBucks starting April 4th. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door!

Cooper Students enter and exit through door 1 (Main Entrance) 

No outside food or beverage.  Concessions will be sold. Cash only.

No backpacks.

Best behavior.  Cooper culture!

Treat Yourself!

Wednesday, April 17th 3-9pm

Santini's will donate 15% of proceeds to the Cooper PTO.  Mention Cooper when ordering. This applies to orders online, over the phone or in-store and for dine-in, take-out or delivery.

Offer Your Feedback: Upcoming School Health Services Satisfaction Survey  April 15 - 26, 2024

The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) School Health Services invites parents/guardians of FCPS students to participate in a survey requesting feedback on the level of satisfaction with School Health services provided to the school community.

FCHD employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in FCPS. The survey should take approximately five minutes to complete. Submit your survey.

FCPS Family Summit April 20, 2024

This conference includes a variety of topics designed to benefit all families, with a special focus on providing social-emotional resources. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all members of our community by engaging in partnerships and learning together to support our students. Please register online.

April 27, 2024. Take advantage of a free, convenient, and confidential safe disposal of unused and expired medications. The event will take place at 9 drop-off sites in Fairfax County:

Fair Oaks District Station

12300 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, VA 22033

Franconia District Station

6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310

Mason District Station

6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003

Tysons Emergency

8240 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182

Mount Vernon District Station

2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306

Reston Hospital Center

1850 Town Center Parkway, Reston, VA 20190

Outside Pavilion 1, across from Parking Garage B

Sully District Station

4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA 20151

Town of Vienna Police Department

215 Center Street S, Vienna, Virginia 22180

West Springfield District Station

6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152

Yearbooks still available

The yearbook for the 2023-2024 will set out soon. Place your order using the details below.

VIP Summer Day Program

VIP is for rising middle school students.  Students will spend most of the day in their sub-camp of choice where they will continue to develop their enjoyment of that activity.  This summer, North County is offering:

• Basketball
• Dance
• Soccer
• STEAM
• Volleyball

Students will also participate in two electives in the afternoon of their choosing, which will include sports, games, STEAM projects, and more! 

Finally, we will have field trips during VIP which will be finalized by the end of April.

Other VIP Highlights

• Students will participate in a few field trips throughout the summer.  The field trip list will be finalized by the end of April.
• Meet new students and staff from Carson, Cooper, Herndon, Hughes & Longfellow Middle Schools in a fun setting.
• Students participating in IMAGINE/Young Scholars can be transported to VIP in the afternoon.
• Breakfast & Lunch are provided daily.
• Transportation is provided daily.
• VIP is not summer school.  This is not a classroom setting.
• The cost for five weeks of summer programming is $100 + field trip fees!  

How to register:

Step 1: Complete the VIP North Fairfax Registration (https://forms.gle/oWCMC6zxjiog89ed6).

Step 2: Make your registration payment through your school's MySchoolBucks.

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Details in this week's news:

• Eid April 10th - School Holiday
• 8th Grade Chaperones
• Testing Notice
• Student Celebrations 
• Coming Events
• Dining Out April 17th
• VIP Summer Camp

Eid al-Fitr  School Holiday April 10th

In Islam, Eid-al-Fitr is a three-day festival to mark the end of Ramadan. Wednesday, April 10, is an FCPS holiday; all schools and offices will be closed. See the school year calendar or the employee calendar.

Parents of 8th Graders!

The Cooper Civics Team is still in need of parent volunteers to chaperone the annual “Finance Park” field trip. This will be a fun and interactive day with the objective of teaching students real-world personal finance and budgeting skills! Please reach out to your child’s Civics teacher at the email address below if you are available and interested! Each teacher will take their students on a different day:

• Mr. Novotni, and Mr. Coones : Monday, April 29
• Ms. Richardson : Tuesday, April 30
• Mr. Smith : Wednesday, May 1
• Mr. Grimmelbein : Thursday, May 2

Integrated Reading and Writing (IRW) and Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing Notification

Students will be testing on the following dates: 

• April 17th - IRW (8th-graders)
• May 6th - Reading 7 SOL 
• May 8th - Reading 8 SOL 
• May 14th - Math SOL (7th-graders)
• May 16th - Math SOL (8th-graders)
• May 20th - Science 8 SOL 

Families received an email notification about the IRW and SOL testing. Please ensure you take note of these important details.

Student Celebrations

Congratulations Chris and Samantha! They earned First and Third place in the Youth Art Month flag design art contest. More information can be found on the YAM site.

A huge shout out to Cooper's Science Olympiad team as they competed in the state tournament this past Saturday. The team competed against over twenty teams in 25 separate events! The Cooper team snagged second place securing them a spot in the National tournament this May at Michigan State University. Way to go Team Cooper!

News from the SCA

SCA is hosting a Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie Night at Cooper on April 12th from 5-9pm in the cafeteria. Tickets will cost $3 and can be purchased at the door! We will also have concessions for sale for $1-$3. 

*This event is only for current Cooper Students

The Cooper VS Longfellow Basketball Game

April 17th at McLean High School.

Girls compete at 6pm

Boys compete at 7pm.

Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased through MySchoolBucks starting April 4th. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door!

Cooper Students enter and exit through door 1 (Main Entrance) 

No outside food or beverage.  Concessions will be sold. Cash only.

No backpacks.

Best behavior.  Cooper culture!

Treat Yourself!

Wednesday, April 17th 3-9pm

Santini's will donate 15% of proceeds to the Cooper PTO.  Mention Cooper when ordering. This applies to orders online, over the phone or in-store and for dine-in, take-out or delivery.

VIP Summer Day Program

VIP is for rising middle school students.  Students will spend most of the day in their sub-camp of choice where they will continue to develop their enjoyment of that activity.  This summer, North County is offering:

• Basketball
• Dance
• Soccer
• STEAM
• Volleyball

Students will also participate in two electives in the afternoon of their choosing, which will include sports, games, STEAM projects, and more! 

Finally, we will have field trips during VIP which will be finalized by the end of April.

Other VIP Highlights

• Students will participate in a few field trips throughout the summer.  The field trip list will be finalized by the end of April.
• Meet new students and staff from Carson, Cooper, Herndon, Hughes & Longfellow Middle Schools in a fun setting.
• Students participating in IMAGINE/Young Scholars can be transported to VIP in the afternoon.
• Breakfast & Lunch are provided daily.
• Transportation is provided daily.
• VIP is not summer school.  This is not a classroom setting.
• The cost for five weeks of summer programming is $100 + field trip fees!  

How to register:

Step 1: Complete the VIP North Fairfax Registration (https://forms.gle/oWCMC6zxjiog89ed6).

Step 2: Make your registration payment through your school's MySchoolBucks.

977 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101 |  Main Phone: 703.442.5800
Attendance: 703.442.5858 | Student Services: 703.442.5812 | Web | Twitter

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Details in this week's news:

• Eid April 10th
• Purple Up!
• Testing Notice
• Coming Events
• Dining Out April 17th
• VIP Summer Camp

Eid al-Fitr  School Holiday April 10th

In Islam, Eid-al-Fitr is a three-day festival to mark the end of Ramadan. Wednesday, April 10, is an FCPS holiday; all schools and offices will be closed. See the school year calendar or the employee calendar.

April is Month of the Military Child

Every year, we take an opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have more than 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience.

Learn more about Month of the Military Child and visit FCPS’ Military Families webpage.

Integrated Reading and Writing (IRW) and Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing Notification

Students will be testing on the following dates: 

• April 17th - IRW (8th-graders)
• May 6th - Reading 7 SOL 
• May 8th - Reading 8 SOL 
• May 14th - Math SOL (7th-graders)
• May 16th - Math SOL (8th-graders)
• May 20th - Science 8 SOL 

Families received an email notification about the IRW and SOL testing. Please ensure you take note of these important details.

News from the SCA

SCA is hosting a Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie Night at Cooper on April 12th from 5-9pm in the cafeteria. Tickets will cost $3 and can be purchased at the door! We will also have concessions for sale for $1-$3. 

*This event is only for current Cooper Students

The Cooper VS Longfellow Basketball Game will be held on April 17th at McLean High School.

Girls compete at 6pm

Boys compete at 7pm.

Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased through MySchoolBucks starting April 4th.

Tickets will NOT be sold at the door!

Treat Yourself!

Wednesday, April 17th

3-9pm

Santini's will donate 15% of proceeds to the Cooper PTO.  Mention Cooper when ordering. This applies to orders online, over the phone or in-store and for dine-in, take-out or delivery.

VIP Summer Day Program

VIP is for rising middle school students.  Students will spend most of the day in their sub-camp of choice where they will continue to develop their enjoyment of that activity.  This summer, North County is offering:

• Basketball
• Dance
• Soccer
• STEAM
• Volleyball

Students will also participate in two electives in the afternoon of their choosing, which will include sports, games, STEAM projects, and more! 

Finally, we will have field trips during VIP which will be finalized by the end of April.

Other VIP Highlights

• Students will participate in a few field trips throughout the summer.  The field trip list will be finalized by the end of April.
• Meet new students and staff from Carson, Cooper, Herndon, Hughes & Longfellow Middle Schools in a fun setting.
• Students participating in IMAGINE/Young Scholars can be transported to VIP in the afternoon.
• Breakfast & Lunch are provided daily.
• Transportation is provided daily.
• VIP is not summer school.  This is not a classroom setting.
• The cost for five weeks of summer programming is $100 + field trip fees!  

How to register:

Step 1: Complete the VIP North Fairfax Registration (https://forms.gle/oWCMC6zxjiog89ed6).

Step 2: Make your registration payment through your school's MySchoolBucks.

977 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101 |  Main Phone: 703.442.5800
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In this Edition

• Renovation Update
• Kiss & Ride Reminder

Renovation Update

We are looking forward to welcoming our students back from Spring Break and are thrilled to announce that another phase of renovation has been completed! Classes previously in the trailers were moved over spring break and are ready for occupancy!  Orchestra and chorus classes have moved to the trailers as we prepare for the final phase of renovation.  Our teachers have been unpacking and organizing inviting spaces for our students’ return.

The new wing features:

• About 25 new state of the art classrooms including English, social studies, world language, and special education 
• Clinic and safety and security offices
• Variety of staff offices and resource spaces

Please have your student review their new room numbers in SIS. Students who arrive before 7:20 should report to the gyms, as usual, where they can review a map of the new wing. Staff members will be stationed throughout the building to help students navigate the building.  During block 1, all students will receive a map and throughout the day each class will review a variety of topics related to the move with timely information.

Kiss & Ride Reminder

Students should only be dropped off in the designated Kiss n Ride in the back of the building, or, the front of the building when directed by a staff member.  Dropping students off in other locations creates unsafe situations. We appreciate your support in following the directions of our school staff each morning.  

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Details in this week's news:

• Spring Break
• Testing Notice
• Student Safety
• Rising 8th Grade Parent Reminder
• Principal Evaluation 
• Bands on the Run

Monday, March 25, to Friday, March 29 is spring break. The Cooper school office will be closed We wish our students, teachers, and staff a happy and restful spring break!

🗓️ Quarter End/Teacher Workday

Friday, March 22, is the end of the third quarter. Monday, April 1, and Tuesday, April 2, are school planning and teacher workdays, respectively. 

See the school year calendar and the employee calendar.

Integrated Reading and Writing (IRW) and Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing Notification

Students will be testing on the following dates: 

• April 17th - IRW (8th-graders)
• May 6th - Reading 7 SOL 
• May 8th - Reading 8 SOL 
• May 14th - Math SOL (7th-graders)
• May 16th - Math SOL (8th-graders)
• May 20th - Science 8 SOL 

Families received an email notification about the IRW and SOL testing. Please ensure you take note of these important details.

Support Student Safety 

The DEA reports.. With the growth of social media and the proliferation of smartphones, a dangerous and deadly new drug threat has emerged: criminal drug networks are abusing social media to expand their reach, create new markets, and target new clientele. Here is the message from the DEA.

Rising 8th grade Course Request Confirmation (Parent Action Requested)

Cooper school counselors have concluded one-on-one meetings with 7th grade students to provide academic advising.  Please review your child’s course requests in SIS ParentVUE (directions below) or ask your child to show you their course requests in SIS StudentVUE. 

 SIS ParentVUE Directions:

• Log into SIS ParentVUE and select “Course Request” in the left side bar.  The screen has 2 parts: Selected Course Requests and Alternate Elective Requests.  Click the blue arrow to the left of the Course Title to see the course description. 
• Please note this list is not a schedule, but a confirmation of the courses requested and entered into SIS.
• Cooper’s 2024-2025 school year staffing is based on students’ course selections and your child’s selections represent a firm commitment. 

Thank you for your support during this important process.  We appreciate you discussing your child’s course selections to ensure they have selected courses that align with their interests, career goals, and postsecondary aspirations. 

 FCPS Principal Evaluation

On Monday, March 18, Cooper parents/guardians will be sent an email containing a link to complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program for principals and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include how the principal demonstrates/impacts instructional leadership, school climate, management, communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism within the school.

The questionnaire will be administered between March 18 and April 5. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your feedback matters!

Bands on the Run 5K Sunday, April 21st

5th Annual Bands on the Run 5K will be held on Sunday, April 21 at 8am This event is open to the entire community and benefits both Langley and Cooper bands.

REGISTER NOW! All ages are welcome to run or walk the course (children 5 & under are free). We will have music, refreshments and sponsors’ tables waiting for you at the end. All participants will receive an official race t-shirt.

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Details in this week's news:

• Spring Break
• Principal Evaluation 
• Dining Out 3/13 TONIGHT!
• Request for Submissions
• Health Room Training
• Student Celebrations
• Bands on the Run

Monday, March 25, to Friday, March 29 is spring break. The Cooper school office will be closed We wish our students, teachers, and staff a happy and restful spring break!

🗓️ Quarter End/Teacher Workday

Friday, March 22, is the end of the third quarter. Monday, April 1, and Tuesday, April 2, are school planning and teacher workdays, respectively. 

See the school year calendar and the employee calendar.

 FCPS Principal Evaluation

On Monday, March 18, Cooper parents/guardians will be sent an email containing a link to complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program for principals and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include how the principal demonstrates/impacts instructional leadership, school climate, management, communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism within the school.

The questionnaire will be administered between March 18 and April 5. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your feedback matters!

Big Buns Wednesday, March 13th Fundraising Opportunity

Big Buns D#*! Good Burgers, located in downtown McLean at 1330 Chain Bridge Road, will generously donate 20% of your purchase between the hours of 4 and 9 PM to the PTO for purchases made Weds, Mar 13th when you mention "Cooper Middle School".  Easy and delicious dinner option, and no mess for you!  Plus, ask any teenager . . . . they really are good burgers!

Call for Submissions

Parents! Please encourage your students to submit any work for possible publication in our end of the year Cooper Connections magazine. Students can submit work to the link posted on Schoology, or email work directly to Ms. Bovenzi. 

Student Celebrations Word Masters

A team representing Cooper Middle School achieved Highest Honors in the recent WordMasters Challenge™, a national vocabulary competition. The eighth-grade team scored an impressive 168 points out of a possible 200 in the second of three meets this year, placing tenth in the nation.

Bands on the Run 5K Sunday, April 21st

5th Annual Bands on the Run 5K will be held on Sunday, April 21 at 8am This event is open to the entire community and benefits both Langley and Cooper bands.

REGISTER NOW! All ages are welcome to run or walk the course (children 5 & under are free). We will have music, refreshments and sponsors’ tables waiting for you at the end. All participants will receive an official race t-shirt.

977 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101 |  Main Phone: 703.442.5800
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Details in this week's news:

• Notice for 7th grade parents
• Request for 8th grade parents
• School Social Worker Week
• Student Celebrations
• Dining Out 3/13
• Bands on the Run
• Summer opportunities
• High school math info

Rising 8th grade Course Request Confirmation (Parent Action Requested)

Cooper school counselors have concluded one-on-one meetings with 7th grade students to provide academic advising.  Please review your child’s course requests in SIS ParentVUE (directions below) or ask your child to show you their course requests in SIS StudentVUE. 

 SIS ParentVUE Directions:

• Log into SIS ParentVUE and select “Course Request” in the left side bar.  The screen has 2 parts: Selected Course Requests and Alternate Elective Requests.  Click the blue arrow to the left of the Course Title to see the course description. 
• Please note this list is not a schedule, but a confirmation of the courses requested and entered into SIS.
• Cooper’s 2024-2025 school year staffing is based on students’ course selections and your child’s selections represent a firm commitment. 

Thank you for your support during this important process.  We appreciate you discussing your child’s course selections to ensure they have selected courses that align with their interests, career goals, and postsecondary aspirations.

Attention Parents of 8th Graders!

We are in need of parent volunteers to chaperone the annual “Finance Park” field trip. This will be a fun and interactive day with the objective of teaching students real-world personal finance and budgeting skills! Please reach out to your child’s Civics teacher at the email address below if you are available and interested! Each teacher will take their students on a different day:

• Mr. Novotni ([email protected]): Monday, April 29
• Ms. Richardson ([email protected]): Tuesday, April 30
• Mr. Smith ([email protected]): Wednesday, May 1
• Mr. Grimmelbein ([email protected]): Thursday, May 2

Thank you for your help!

The 8th Grade Civics Team

National School Social Worker Week

March 3-9 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.

Cooper MS is fortunate to have Ms. Kaelyn Serrao to provide support and connections with our students.

Student Celebrations Virginia International Aviation Art Contest

Diane Liu and Iris Xie placed First and Second place (respectively) in the 2024 International Aviation Art Contest! 

Debate Team

Congratulations to Cooper’s Debate Team for a successful tournament this past Saturday. Meera Bansal, Chelsea Zeng, and William Killian all won Individual Speaker Awards, while the team of Liam Logan and William Killian earned first place overall for the entire tournament! Congratulations to all teams for another great competition!

Mathcounts

Congrats to the Cooper Mathcounts team for finishing 3rd place in the State Mathcounts competition!!!  The Cooper Team comprised of Andrew Du, Eric Schellhaas, Leo Wang and Ray Zhao combined to give Cooper our highest finish ever in Mathcounts!!  Andrew, Leo and Ray also individually finished in the top 12 of students in the State.  And we are so excited to announce that Andrew qualified to represent the state of Virginia at the National Mathcounts tournament!  Good Luck Andrew and we are so proud of the entire team!!

Big Buns Wednesday, March 13th Fundraising Opportunity

Big Buns D#*! Good Burgers, located in downtown McLean at 1330 Chain Bridge Road, will generously donate 20% of your purchase between the hours of 4 and 9 PM to the PTO for purchases made Weds, Mar 13th.  Easy and delicious dinner option, and no mess for you!  Plus, ask any teenager . . . . they really are good burgers!

Bands on the Run 5K Sunday, April 21st

5th Annual Bands on the Run 5K will be held on Sunday, April 21 at 8am This event is open to the entire community and benefits both Langley and Cooper bands.

REGISTER NOW! All ages are welcome to run or walk the course (children 5 & under are free). We will have music, refreshments and sponsors’ tables waiting for you at the end. All participants will receive an official race t-shirt.

Summer Learning  Self-Directed Economics and Personal Finance

Summer is a great time for high school students to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course requirement. During the self-directed course, students work independently to complete the requirements. Students must register by Friday, May 24. For more information, see the Summer Learning information page.

Summer Online Campus

Take advantage of the opportunity to earn a high school course credit via this summer’s online campus program. Registration ends Friday, June 7. Math, health and physical education, career and technical education, English, science, social studies, and world language courses are available to eligible students.

VIP Summer Camp Understanding High School Mathematics Course Offerings 

*Note: this webinar opportunity is specifically geared towards students and their families in upper elementary or middle school.

How can students participate in mathematics throughout high school in a way that is relevant to and supportive of post-secondary and career interests?

During this session we will discuss mathematics graduation requirements and how to support students in navigating the various course offerings currently available in FCPS. Students and their families may start thinking about what course pathways are available beginning in middle school. Join us to learn more.

Presented by Jennifer Allard FCPS High School Math Specialist and Erin Sylves FCPS Math Specialist.

March 8, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m. Add to Your Calendar

Register for Understanding High School Mathematics Course Offerings

977 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101 |  Main Phone: 703.442.5800
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Details in this week's news:

• Langley Art Show
• Lost and Found
• SEL Screener Feb. 29th
• Spring Dance Mar. 1st
• High school math info
• VDOT Public Meeting

Lost and Found to be donated

Items in the Lost and Found will be donated at the end of February (Friday!). Please encourage your student to check for missing items. Lost and Found is located in the cafeteria next to the stage.

SEL Screener 02/29

February 29th, Cooper Middle School will administer the SEL Screener during block 4. Please review the E-notify that was sent to you on Friday, January 12th, for details.

SCA News Dance:

SCA is hosting our second school-wide dance on March 1st from 7-9pm in the gym! Doors open at 6:30 and parents are requested to be ready for pickup right at 9! Entry is FREE, but reserved only for Cooper students. Everyone who attends is encouraged to bring a canned food item to donate to McLean Share. Thank you to everyone who voted for our theme, which will be… HOLLYWOOD! We hope to see you March 1st!!

Understanding High School Mathematics Course Offerings 

*Note: this webinar opportunity is specifically geared towards students and their families in upper elementary or middle school.

How can students participate in mathematics throughout high school in a way that is relevant to and supportive of post-secondary and career interests?

During this session we will discuss mathematics graduation requirements and how to support students in navigating the various course offerings currently available in FCPS. Students and their families may start thinking about what course pathways are available beginning in middle school. Join us to learn more.

Presented by Jennifer Allard FCPS High School Math Specialist and Erin Sylves FCPS Math Specialist.

March 8, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m. Add to Your Calendar

Register for Understanding High School Mathematics Course Offerings

VDOT Public Meeting on Temporary Traffic Change at Dead Run Drive and Georgetown Pike

Join the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for a public meeting for the local community about a proposed temporary traffic change to help relieve congestion at the Dead Run Drive and Georgetown Pike Intersection in McLean. VDOT is proposing a left-turn restriction from northbound Dead Run Drive to westbound Georgetown Pike during peak travel periods. This restriction would be implemented by VDOT and its 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project partners, in coordination with Fairfax County, as a temporary measure to improve travel in this area.

Meeting Details:

Wednesday, February 28 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Churchill Road Elementary School Cafeteria

7100 Churchill Road, McLean

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Details in this week's news:

• Lost and Found
• SEL Screener Feb. 29th
• Tool for families: screen activity reports
• 2024-25 Academic Advising
• Updates from the SCA
• After School Spotlight
• High school math info
• College Partnership Program
• VDOT Public Meeting
• Summer Time!

Lost and Found to be donated

Items in the Lost and Found will be donated at the end of February. Please encourage your student to check for missing items. Lost and Found is located in the cafeteria next to the stage.

SEL Screener 02/29

February 29th, Cooper Middle School will administer the SEL Screener during block 4. Please review the E-notify that was sent to you on Friday, January 12th, for details.

Screen Activity Reports

Parents can get information about their child's activity on their FCPS laptop. Sign up to receive a weekly Parent Report from Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, which will provide a list of the top sites the child visited that week.

• Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports
• Lightspeed Report Request Portal
• Still need help? Technology Support for Families

Academic Advising

During the remainder of February, students will be meeting with their school counselors for individual academic advising sessions through their Science classes. Cooper counselors will review their course request sheets and ensure the requests have been properly entered into StudentVue. Rising 9th graders also meet with a Langley High School counselor after meeting with their Cooper counselor. Courses will be finalized in StudentVue once students meet individually with their counselor.  

Parents will be able to view the courses students have selected using their Parent Vue account; however, all changes must be processed by your child’s middle school counselor. CLICK HERE if you need help accessing your Parent Vue account.

Laura Wiley (7th grade students with last names A-K)

Jill Donnelly (7th grade students with last names L-Z)

Keyosha Lewis (8th grade students with last names A-K)

Michele Saint Germain (8th grade students with last names L-Z)

 

SCA News Dance:

SCA is hosting our second school-wide dance on March 1st from 7-9pm in the gym! Doors open at 6:30 and parents are requested to be ready for pickup right at 9! Entry is FREE, but reserved only for Cooper students. Everyone who attends is encouraged to bring a canned food item to donate to McLean Share. Thank you to everyone who voted for our theme, which will be… HOLLYWOOD! We hope to see you March 1st!!

After School Spotlight Clean Up Crew

Want to be a part of something great, give back to your community, and earn some service hours?

Cooper's Clean Up Crew Club meets every Wednesday during A Session.  Sing-in after school in the cafeteria!  

The Clean Up Crew has done a great job beautifying Cooper. 

 

Spring Track and Field

MS Track and Field Spring '24 registration links. The current MS Athletics (Spring Track) registration links are below.  This is the link to the Spring registration form.   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjUd-OTRSQ4z63JKeBJ6i5_e6Et2KkQkZKOL2er-u__CQjyA/viewform

More information regarding the Track season coming soon!

Understanding High School Mathematics Course Offerings 

*Note: this webinar opportunity is specifically geared towards students and their families in upper elementary or middle school.

How can students participate in mathematics throughout high school in a way that is relevant to and supportive of post-secondary and career interests?

During this session we will discuss mathematics graduation requirements and how to support students in navigating the various course offerings currently available in FCPS. Students and their families may start thinking about what course pathways are available beginning in middle school. Join us to learn more.

Presented by Jennifer Allard FCPS High School Math Specialist and Erin Sylves FCPS Math Specialist.

March 8, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m. Add to Your Calendar

Register for Understanding High School Mathematics Course Offerings

College Partnership Program (CPP)

Do you have a student between grades 8 through 11 who wants to go to college? If so, they should consider applying to the College Partnership Program (CPP), which offers support as students explore the idea of going to college! The deadline to apply is March 15, 2024.

CPP offers programming to help prepare students and families from 9th grade all the way through applying to and enrolling in college, including:

•  Academic counseling;
• College visits;
• Help with completing college and scholarship applications;
• Monthly meetings;
• Parent education sessions;
• SAT preparation classes;
• A summer overnight experience on a college campus; and
• News and information related to colleges and careers via Schoology. 

All students are eligible and encouraged to apply to this program, and are expected to meet the following requirements:

• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in core classes
•  Attend CPP activities
•  Are willing to pursue advanced coursework
• Demonstrate leadership in school or community activities

The goal of the program is to systematically mitigate the impact of barriers to access and opportunity, and support students who are from populations that are historically underrepresented on college campuses. This includes students who are the first in their family to attend college in the U.S., English language learners, students who are economically disadvantaged, and students with disabilities. 

Click HERE to apply.

All applications will be submitted ONLINE ONLY. 

Traffic Calming Public Meeting

MCA Transportation Committee

The McLean Citizens Association (MCA) will host a citizens information event regarding the Fairfax County traffic calming program. County officials will discuss how roads can be eligible for the program and what communities can do to obtain traffic calming. HOA representatives will discuss their experience in attempting to obtain traffic calming in their neighborhood. The event takes place on

Wednesday, February 21, 7:30 PM

McLean Community Center - Community Hall

1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean

For more information, contact MCA Transportation Committee Chair Glenn Harris at [email protected].

VDOT Public Meeting on Temporary Traffic Change at Dead Run Drive and Georgetown Pike

Join the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for a public meeting for the local community about a proposed temporary traffic change to help relieve congestion at the Dead Run Drive and Georgetown Pike Intersection in McLean. VDOT is proposing a left-turn restriction from northbound Dead Run Drive to westbound Georgetown Pike during peak travel periods. This restriction would be implemented by VDOT and its 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project partners, in coordination with Fairfax County, as a temporary measure to improve travel in this area.

Meeting Details:

Wednesday, February 28 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Churchill Road Elementary School Cafeteria

7100 Churchill Road, McLean

FCPS Summer Learning and Fun Career and Technical Education

CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Visit the CSA webpage to register.

Institute for the Arts Camps

IFTA is a two- or three-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, health and physical education 9 (graduation requirement), music, and theater. Visit the IFTA webpage to register. 

Additional Summer Learning Opportunities

Please go to the following website Summer Learning information page to learn about these summer opportunities:

• Credit Recovery Academy/ Extended Learning
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• Self-Directed Economics and Personal Finance

 

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Details in this week's news:

• No School February 19th
• 2024-25 Academic Advising
• Outstanding New Teacher
• SRO Appreciation 
• PTO Fundraiser
• Kiss and Ride Details
• High school math info
• Updates from the SCA
• After School Spotlight
• College Partnership Program
• Public Meeting Announcement  

Calendar Reminder: Presidents Day (Holiday)

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, for the Presidents Day holiday. 

Presidents Day is a time to honor and remember the birthdays and achievements of the country's most distinguished leaders, and to reflect on the role of the president in shaping the nation's history and development. Learn more about Presidents Day at Britannica.com. 

See the complete school year calendar.

Academic Advising

During the remainder of February, students will be meeting with their school counselors for individual academic advising sessions through their Science classes. Cooper counselors will review their course request sheets and ensure the requests have been properly entered into StudentVue. Rising 9th graders also meet with a Langley High School counselor after meeting with their Cooper counselor. Courses will be finalized in StudentVue once students meet individually with their counselor.  

Parents will be able to view the courses students have selected using their Parent Vue account; however, all changes must be processed by your child’s middle school counselor. CLICK HERE if you need help accessing your Parent Vue account.

Laura Wiley (7th grade students with last names A-K)

Jill Donnelly (7th grade students with last names L-Z)

Keyosha Lewis (8th grade students with last names A-K)

Michele Saint Germain (8th grade students with last names L-Z)

 

Congratulations!

Kate Schneider has been selected as the Langley Pyramid Outstanding New Teacher. She will move forward to the Region 1 selection committee. Cougar Pride for this hardworking teacher!

We Appreciate Officer Hunter!

Thursday, February 15th is SRO Appreciation Day. Cooper is thankful for the important work Office Hunter does in the day to day, keeping our community safe. 

The February PTO Fundraiser is delicious! Kiss and Ride Procedures 

Cooper’s Kiss and Ride is designed to help keep students safe, as well as maintain traffic flow during arrival/dismissal times. Kiss and Ride drop-off and pick-up occurs in the back parking lot.  

We all are responsible to guarantee the safety of all students.  Therefore, students should never be dropped off at the following locations:

• Dead Run
• Balls Hill Rd
• Georgetown Pike cross roads
• Parking lot spots as well as handicap spots
• Intersections that lead into the school
• Sharon Masonic Temple next door (towing will be enforced)

Understanding High School Mathematics Course Offerings (ES, MS)

*Note: this webinar opportunity is specifically geared towards students and their families in upper elementary or middle school.

How can students participate in mathematics throughout high school in a way that is relevant to and supportive of post-secondary and career interests?

During this session we will discuss mathematics graduation requirements and how to support students in navigating the various course offerings currently available in FCPS. Students and their families may start thinking about what course pathways are available beginning in middle school. Join us to learn more.

Presented by Jennifer Allard FCPS High School Math Specialist and Erin Sylves FCPS Math Specialist.

March 8, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m. Add to Your Calendar

Register for Understanding High School Mathematics Course Offerings

SCA News Dance:

SCA is hosting our second school-wide dance on March 1st from 7-9pm in the gym! Doors open at 6:30 and parents are requested to be ready for pickup right at 9! Entry is FREE, but reserved only for Cooper students. Everyone who attends is encouraged to bring a canned food item to donate to McLean Share. Thank you to everyone who voted for our theme, which will be… HOLLYWOOD! We hope to see you March 1st!!

After School Spotlight Spring Track and Field

MS Track and Field Spring '24 registration links. The current MS Athletics (Spring Track) registration links are below.  This is the link to the Spring registration form.   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjUd-OTRSQ4z63JKeBJ6i5_e6Et2KkQkZKOL2er-u__CQjyA/viewform

More information regarding the Track season coming soon!

College Partnership Program (CPP)

Do you have a student between grades 8 through 11 who wants to go to college? If so, they should consider applying to the College Partnership Program (CPP), which offers support as students explore the idea of going to college! The deadline to apply is March 15, 2024.

CPP offers programming to help prepare students and families from 9th grade all the way through applying to and enrolling in college, including:

•  Academic counseling;
• College visits;
• Help with completing college and scholarship applications;
• Monthly meetings;
• Parent education sessions;
• SAT preparation classes;
• A summer overnight experience on a college campus; and
• News and information related to colleges and careers via Schoology. 

All students are eligible and encouraged to apply to this program, and are expected to meet the following requirements:

• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in core classes
•  Attend CPP activities
•  Are willing to pursue advanced coursework
• Demonstrate leadership in school or community activities

The goal of the program is to systematically mitigate the impact of barriers to access and opportunity, and support students who are from populations that are historically underrepresented on college campuses. This includes students who are the first in their family to attend college in the U.S., English language learners, students who are economically disadvantaged, and students with disabilities. 

Click HERE to apply.

All applications will be submitted ONLINE ONLY. 

Traffic Calming Public Meeting

MCA Transportation Committee

The McLean Citizens Association (MCA) will host a citizens information event regarding the Fairfax County traffic calming program. County officials will discuss how roads can be eligible for the program and what communities can do to obtain traffic calming. HOA representatives will discuss their experience in attempting to obtain traffic calming in their neighborhood. The event takes place on

Wednesday, February 21, 7:30 PM

McLean Community Center - Community Hall

1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean

For more information, contact MCA Transportation Committee Chair Glenn Harris at [email protected].

977 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101 |  Main Phone: 703.442.5800
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Details in this week's news:

• It's School Counseling Week
• PTO Fundraiser
• Student Celebrations
• Updates from the SCA
• After School Spotlight

We Love Our School Counselors!

National School Counseling Week 2024 (Feb. 5–9) highlights the essential contribution of school counselors and the tremendous impact they have in supporting students.

Please take a moment to thank your school counselor.

Laura Wiley (7th grade students with last names A-K)

Jill Donnelly (7th grade students with last names L-Z)

Keyosha Lewis (8th grade students with last names A-K)

Michele Saint Germain (8th grade students with last names L-Z)

The February PTO Fundraiser is delicious! Cooper Debate Team

Congratulations to Chelsea Zeng, Meera Bansal, and Suvina Sethi, who earned a top team award for Cooper Debate at our last tournament (pictured below). Kudos to all teams for another great tournament!

SCA News Confection Confessions

Starting February 1st, students can purchase a confection confession to be delivered to the person of their choosing on Valentine’s Day (February 14th!). For $1, students can choose between 1 of 4 pre-made cards that will be delivered (with a lollipop!) to their friend. Students can purchase these from February 1st through the 9th either before or after school from Mrs. Harris (room 1407) or Ms. McNulty (room 2402). 

Skate Night:

We are hosting a Skate Night at Reston Town Center Skating Pavilion February 17th from 7:30-9pm! Students can buy their tickets from Mrs. Harris and Ms. McNulty anytime before or after school or between classes! Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased with cash or online via MySchoolBucks!! Students are encouraged to invite their families- but make sure to buy enough tickets for everyone who wants to skate!

Dance:

SCA is hosting our second school-wide dance on March 1st from 7-9pm in the gym! Doors open at 6:30 and parents are requested to be ready for pickup right at 9! Entry is FREE, but reserved only for Cooper students. Everyone who attends is encouraged to bring a canned food item to donate to McLean Share. Thank you to everyone who voted for our theme, which will be… HOLLYWOOD! We hope to see you March 1st!!

After School Spotlight Spring Track and Field

MS Track and Field Spring '24 registration links. The current MS Athletics (Spring Track) registration links are below.  This is the link to the Spring registration form.   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjUd-OTRSQ4z63JKeBJ6i5_e6Et2KkQkZKOL2er-u__CQjyA/viewform

More information regarding the Track season coming soon!

2024 LANGLEY VOLLEYBALL CAMP!  Come Join the Fun!

The Langley Saxons Volleyball team is hosting their 5 day volleyball camp this summer beginning June 17-21.  The daily camp schedule will be from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.  Emphasis will be on learning the basic skills and improving on volleyball knowledge.  Boys and girls between the ages of 8 - 14 are encouraged to come and join the fun!  No experience needed!  Participants are placed in groups based on skill.  Cost is $300.  Camp Applications and/or online registration links are available on the website https://www.langleyboosters.org/product/langley-volleyball-skills-camp/ .   

Any additional information can be attained by contacting Coach Susan Shifflett [email protected]

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Details in this week's news:

• Rise Against Hunger
• Updates from the SCA
• Student Celebrations
• After School Spotlight
• CTE Summer Camps

Rise Against Hunger  Online donations until February 2nd.

On Saturday, February 3, 2024, families in the Langley Pyramid will join together at Colvin Run Elementary School to make food packs for children in need. In partnership with Rise Against Hunger, the Langley pyramid elementary, middle, and high schools are coming together with a goal to prepare 75,000 meal packages for schools and orphanages around the world. Sign up for a volunteer time slot!

Each meal costs only $0.46 to make. For $15, you can donate over 32 meals; $30 will make over 65 meals and $100 will make nearly 220 meals.

In order to reach our goal of 75,000 meals, the Langley Pyramid needs to raise $35,000 by January 31st If your company makes matching contributions, please consider having them join you in making a tax-deductible donation today at: Langley Pyramid Rise Against Hunger 2024 and help us Rise Against Hunger.

SCA News Bake Sale  January 29th, 31st, and Feb 1st

SCA and Ambassador’s Club is hosting a three-day bake sale after school from 3:30 - 4pm. Proceeds will be split between creating welcome packages for students new to Cooper and supporting future Cooper fundraisers. While there is a sign-up genius available (click here for access), families are encouraged to donate anything desired! Please drop off your donations starting January 29th to the main office with a note for “SCA Harris”. Thank you for any contributions!!

Confection Confessions

Starting February 1st, students can purchase a confection confession to be delivered to the person of their choosing on Valentine’s Day (February 14th!). For $1, students can choose between 1 of 4 pre-made cards that will be delivered (with a lollipop!) to their friend. Students can purchase these from February 1st through the 9th either before or after school from Mrs. Harris (room 1407) or Ms. McNulty (room 2402). 

Kids' Lit to Nationals

Congratulations to two of Cooper’s Kids’ Lit Teams competing at Nationals in Connecticut this week! Let's cheer on our classmates!

After School Spotlight Spring Track and Field

MS Track and Field Spring '24 registration links. The current MS Athletics (Spring Track) registration links are below.  This is the link to the Spring registration form.   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjUd-OTRSQ4z63JKeBJ6i5_e6Et2KkQkZKOL2er-u__CQjyA/viewform

More information regarding the Track season coming soon!

YOUTH RUGBY STARTS!

Ages 4-18, boys & girls
NON-CONTACT Coed and Contact Tackle

See website for location & times

www.rugbyVA.com

CTE Summer flyer 

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Dear Cooper Families,

Our Langley pyramid students have raised $15,000 in schools, and we need your help online to reach $35,000.  The Langley pyramid will reach our goal when the ‘Online Donation’ reaches $20,000.  It currently shows $5,135.  Please make a tax-deductible donation here.   Thank you for your continued support and for encouraging your students to raise money to help children and families in our collective effort to Rise Against Hunger. We are moved to hear the stories students share regarding what they are doing to earn the money they donate.  The look of pride on their face is unmistakable when we tell them that people somewhere in the world will get to eat because of them.

In-School Donation

January 31st will be the LAST DAY for your child to donate at Cooper.  Our goal is for 100% student participation in our "Learn to Earn" donation initiative.  Our participation competition is heating up, and it is not too late for your child to participation by donating in the Library. We are so proud of your students for all their work thus far raising money to help children throughout the world. Regardless of the amount of money they donate, your child will gain a better understanding of their part in our global community and how they can make a difference in the world. 

Online Donation

Our online donations will end February 2nd.  If you student has not yet participated by donating to this cause, there is still time. If you have not yet donated, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the cause.  Please make a tax-deductible donation here.  Please share this link with your family and friends. 

Corporate Sponsors Needed and Tax-Deductible Donation

To help offset the cost of the donation boxes and contribute to our donation cause, we are inviting companies to help sponsor this event. All sponsors will have their names included in our communications and special recognition at our event. If interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Ken Junge at Colvin Run Elementary School 703-757-3000 or [email protected].

• $500-Bronze package- includes your company's name and sponsorship identification in all pyramid-wide communications
• $1,000- Silver package- includes bronze package and your company's name/logo on a Sponsor banner in the Front Lobby on Meal packaging day, February 3.
• $1,500+ Gold Package- includes above packages and special mention at the event at the start of every session and a table at the event for your company volunteers (Maximum 10) during a session of your choice.

Rise Against Hunger is a Tax-deductible organization, and any funding families/businesses donate online towards our goal is tax-deductible. You may make your tax-deductible donation today at: Langley Pyramid Rise Against Hunger 2024.

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Details in this week's news:

• School Attendance
• Calendar Reminder
• 2nd Semester Schedules
• Updates from the SCA
• After School Spotlight
• SEL Screener
• Rise Against Hunger

Late Arrivals to School - Unexcused Tardies

We have noticed a considerable increase in the number of students who arrive late to Cooper via parent drop off. When students are late, they miss valuable class instruction. Beginning in the third quarter, students who are late to school (unexcused) three times within the quarter will meet with staff, and be assigned an after-school detention for any subsequent tardy. As a reminder, Kiss and Ride opens at 7:00 each morning. *Students who ride the school bus are excused tardy if there is a bus delay.*

Calendar Reminders

• Thursday, Jan. 25 - End of 2nd Quarter- 2-hour early release. No After School clubs!
• Friday, Jan. 26 - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

Thursday, January 25, is the last day of the quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students on Friday, January 26, for a teacher work day. See the complete school year calendar.

2nd Semester Schedules

Monday, January 29th marks the start of the 2nd semester of the 2023-2024 school year. Some of our students will begin new semester electives for the 2nd half of the school year. In addition, some QSTs (Block 10) change as well. Student schedules will be available in StudentVue and ParentVue at 4:00 PM on Friday, January 26th. Please log in and note your child's 2nd semester schedule and write down any notes they may need to help remember where to go. Cooper staff members will be available throughout the day to assist any students that need support locating their new classrooms.

SCA News Bake Sale  January 29th, 31st, and Feb 1st

SCA and Ambassador’s Club is hosting a three-day bake sale after school from 3:30 - 4pm. Proceeds will be split between creating welcome packages for students new to Cooper and supporting future Cooper fundraisers. While there is a sign-up genius available (click here for access), families are encouraged to donate anything desired! Please drop off your donations starting January 29th to the main office with a note for “SCA Harris”. Thank you for any contributions!!

Rise Against Hunger 

Cooper Middle School is joining in the Rise Against Hunger fundraiser. Students can get a collection box from Mrs. Crochet in the library starting today and use it to store spare change for donating! Once they are done collecting money, they can give their box to the front office. We will be competing between 7th and 8th graders to see who can donate the most! Deadline for drop-off in the main office is January 31st.

Confection Confessions

Starting February 1st, students can purchase a confection confession to be delivered to the person of their choosing on Valentine’s Day (February 14th!). For $1, students can choose between 1 of 4 pre-made cards that will be delivered (with a lollipop!) to their friend. Students can purchase these from February 1st through the 9th either before or after school from Mrs. Harris (room 1407) or Ms. McNulty (room 2402). 

After School Spotlight Spring Track and Field

MS Track and Field Spring '24 registration links. The current MS Athletics (Spring Track) registration links are below.  This is the link to the Spring registration form.   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjUd-OTRSQ4z63JKeBJ6i5_e6Et2KkQkZKOL2er-u__CQjyA/viewform

More information regarding the Track season coming soon!

Rise Against Hunger

On Saturday, February 3, 2024, families in the Langley Pyramid are joining together again this year at Colvin Run Elementary School to help children in need. In partnership with Rise Against Hunger, the Langley pyramid elementary, middle, and high schools are coming together with a goal to prepare 75,000 meal packages for schools and orphanages around the world. Sign up for a volunteer time slot!

Students are encouraged to donate loose change or money that they earn and wish to donate to Rise Against Hunger. Students should bring in any money they would like to donate. Each school will collect money January 8-January 31. Each meal costs only 46 cents to make. For just $15, you can donate over 32 meals; $30 will make over 65 meals and $100 will make nearly 220 meals.

In order to reach our goal of 75,000 meals, the Langley Pyramid needs to raise $35,000 by January 31st If your company makes matching contributions, please consider having them join you in making a tax-deductible donation today at: Langley Pyramid Rise Against Hunger 2024 and help us Rise Against Hunger.

SEL Screener 02/29

February 29th, Cooper Middle School will administer the SEL Screener during block 4. Please review the E-notify that was sent to you on Friday, January 12th, for details.

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Details in this week's news:

• SEL Screener
• Free Coding Class
• ACE for Kids
• After School Spotlight
• Rise Against Hunger

Happy Snow Yay!

Cooper science teacher, Janice Fleurantin, celebrated her first snow day by checking off a bucket list item: making a snow angel. 

EVERYONE loves a snow day! 

SEL Screener 02/29

February 29th, Cooper Middle School will administer the SEL Screener during block 4. Please review the E-notify that was sent to you on Friday, January 12th, for details.

Free coding class 2024 ACE for Kids After School Spotlight

• Kids' Lit Quiz is planning a regional competition in Virginia at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology on January 25.  The competition is limited to students ages 10 to 13, but any interested Cooper students can participate in practices.  Practices for students interested will be held on Thursday, January 18, from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.  Sign-in after school in the cafeteria!  

• MS Track and Field Spring '24 registration links. The current MS Athletics (Spring Track) registration links are below.  This is the link to the Spring registration form.   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjUd-OTRSQ4z63JKeBJ6i5_e6Et2KkQkZKOL2er-u__CQjyA/viewform

More information regarding the Track season coming soon!

Rise Against Hunger

On Saturday, February 3, 2024, families in the Langley Pyramid are joining together again this year at Colvin Run Elementary School to help children in need. In partnership with Rise Against Hunger, the Langley pyramid elementary, middle, and high schools are coming together with a goal to prepare 75,000 meal packages for schools and orphanages around the world. Sign up for a volunteer time slot!

Students are encouraged to donate loose change or money that they earn and wish to donate to Rise Against Hunger. Students should bring in any money they would like to donate. Each school will collect money January 8-January 31. Each meal costs only 46 cents to make. For just $15, you can donate over 32 meals; $30 will make over 65 meals and $100 will make nearly 220 meals.

In order to reach our goal of 75,000 meals, the Langley Pyramid needs to raise $35,000 by January 31st If your company makes matching contributions, please consider having them join you in making a tax-deductible donation today at: Langley Pyramid Rise Against Hunger 2024 and help us Rise Against Hunger.

977 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101 |  Main Phone: 703.442.5800
Attendance: 703.442.5858 | Student Services: 703.442.5812 | Web | Twitter