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Buy Your Tickets Now for the 8th Grade Party Before the Price Increase!

Let’s send our 8th graders off to high school in style, with fun activities, raffle prizes and 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.

Volunteer NOW!  For the 8th Grade Party

Eighth grade parents:  we need your help!  Please sign-up here  to make the party a success!

Round Two Appropriations Awards

Thank you to the administrators, teachers and parents that submitted appropriations requests during our second semester appropriations process.  The exec board is pleased to announce that we have funded:

• software licenses for continued usage of Quizzezz and WeVideo for all students
• laptop cart for social studies
• additional beautifying and motivational artwork for the our new building space

PTO Celebrates Staff Appreciation Week

Thanks to the generosity of our PTO members, we are able to treat our teachers and staff to a luncheon on Friday, 5/10, for Teacher Appreciation Week.  The full cohort of teachers and staff are enjoying an event catered by local business, Lebanese Taverna, in celebration of their efforts throughout the year.  We are also pleased to award each teacher a token thank you gift, on behalf of our parent community.

Additionally, the PTO partnered with our principals to send our five fantastic administrative professionals to a lunch at the McLean Family Restaurant on Administrative Professionals Day, April 26.

THANK YOU to all of our fabulous Cooper Cougar staff and admin!

Student Treat Day

Our students enjoyed their second Student Treat Day this year on Wednesday, May 8, during their lunch periods.  They enjoyed a pick-me-up during the mid-point of their SOLs, and the PTO Exec Board is thankful to PTO members who made this special treat for our kids possible.  An extra shout-out to Mr. Klena and Mr. Day for their expertise in directing the flow of traffic of our 1050+ eager students!

Reminder:  Cooper PTO 2024-25 Executive Board Slate Announcement

As announced via the PTO NYC newsletter on April 25, the vote to ratify the Cooper PTO Executive Board will be held at the final PTO General Membership Meeting, on Weds, May 22, at 9AM.

The proposed slate of officers for the 2024-25 school year is as follows:

President:  Heather Murphy Capps

1st Vice President, Membership:  Jennifer Schuette

2nd Vice President, Fundraising:  Julia Lookabill

Treasurer:  Kelly Hare

Recording Secretary and President-Elect:  Jenny Peoples

Corresponding Secretary:  Kaha Soter

Parliamentarian:  Amy Bailey

Thank you for standing for ratification, and for your service to our Cooper Community!

From Langley HS Chorus Concert:  May 15/16

The Langley High School Chorus proudly presents "The Magical Music of Disney" – a spectacular showcase of your favorite Disney tunes, brought to life by our talented chorus members on May 15th and 16th at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available for purchase at langleychorus.thundertix.com. General admission is $10 for adults and just $5 for students. Additionally, FCPS Faculty/Staff members are entitled to two complimentary tickets each. Students adorned in Disney costumes will receive FREE admission to this unforgettable event! Can't plan ahead? Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door. Get ready to sing, dance, and relive the magic of Disney with the Langley High School Chorus!

Langley Sports Camps:  Registration Open

Langley is hosting many athletic camps this summer….FOOTBALL, GIRLS LACROSSE, SOFTBALL, GIRLS BASKETBALL, BOYS BASKETBALL, and VOLLEYBALL (wait list). See the links below for more info and to register!!

 https://www.langleyboosters.org/product-category/camps/     (all camps, but boys basketball)

 https://langleyathletics.org/page/3175  (boys basketball)

Community Notes TJHSST Computer Team Contest

The TJHSST Computer Team is hosting a beginner-friendly, in-person high school programming contest on May 11th from 9:30 am - 4 pm at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology! You can also participate virtually from 12:30 to 3:30 instead of coming in-person. Note that there are separate registration forms for TJ students, non-TJ students, and those attending online.

With teams of up to 3 students, you will be able to learn more about competitive programming and connect with others passionate about computer science and STEM around the DMV. There will be lots of amazing prizes.  Register your team here directly or go to the TJIOI website here to learn more about the competition. Each team attending in-person will need to pay a $20 registration fee, regardless of how many members. Let us know at [email protected] if you have any questions.

University of Maryland Community Offering

Supported by the National Council of Mental Wellbeing and MHFA, the University of Maryland, College Park is offering FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) trainings for parents of youth between the ages of 9-20!

The Youth Mental Health First Aid training will allow parents to: (1) gain the expertise needed to support youth mental well-being, (2) acquire skills to help you recognize and address common signs of mental health issues in young people, (3) enhance your understanding of mental health challenges prevalent among diverse youth in your community, and (4) effectively interact with adolescents in crisis and connect them with appropriate resources.

Sign up to attend here .

Calendar at a Glance

May 6 - 10 - Teacher appreciation week

May 22 - Final PTO meeting of the year/Parent Coffee to welcome rising 7th grade parents

June 10 - 8th grade party

Have Something to Add to the Cooper PTO News You Choose?

We welcome your news submissions! Send articles or announcements along with any photos or links by noon on Tuesday to [email protected] for publication on Thursdays.  All news should pertain to students and CMS, FCPS or the PTO. Submissions may be edited style and length. No business advertisements.

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Details in this week's news:

• SOL Testing
• 8th Grade Party Tickets
• Langley Sports
• Summer Courses 
• High School Credit Courses
• Yearbook info

Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing Notification

Students will be testing on the following dates: 

• 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.

Athlete Registration for Langley 2024-2025 is NOW OPEN!

If your child is interested in participating in sports for the 2024-2025 school year the following must be completed prior to trying out for a team:

1. Each athlete must register on the FCPS Athlete Registration Website. Registration must be done each year. If you registered for the 2023-2024 school year, you need to reregister for the 2024-2025 school year. Click here to register your child. 
2. A physical completed after May 1, 2024. The physical must be done on the official VHSL form that can be found here. You can send the completed VHSL form to [email protected].

Check each respective team's site on the Langley Sports Website for tryout information.

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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Staff Appreciation Luncheon Volunteer Opportunity

On Friday, May 10, we’ll treat our Cooper staff to a delicious luncheon catered by Lebanese Taverna!  Please sign up here to help set up, serve, or supply drinks or paper goods.

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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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Happy Passover to all in our Cooper Community that are celebrating!

Cooper PTO 2024-25 Executive Board Slate Announcement

A huge thank you to all who participated in the recruitment process for our Executive Board Slate and committee lead positions!  Extra kudos to current board member, Christina Saxon, for her leadership of the nominating committee.

The 2023-24 Cooper Board is pleased to announce the proposed slate of officers for the 2024-25 school year:

President:  Heather Murphy Capps

1st Vice President, Membership:  Jennifer Schuette

2nd Vice President, Fundraising:  Julia Lookabill

Treasurer:  Kelly Hare

Recording Secretary and President-Elect:  Jenny Peoples

Corresponding Secretary:  Kaha Soter

Parliamentarian:  Amy Bailey

Thank you for standing for ratification, and for your service to our Cooper Community!

Staff Appreciation Luncheon Volunteer Opportunity

On Friday, May 10, we’ll treat our Cooper staff to a delicious luncheon catered by Lebanese Taverna!  Please sign up here to help set up, serve, or supply drinks or paper goods.

Buy Your Tickets Now for the 8th 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.

Final 2023-24 PTO Appropriations:  Due Tomorrow

The PTO is pleased to be able to fund a second round of appropriations for the 2023-24 school year.  Any member of the PTO (parents or teachers/staff) may submit a request for review by Friday, April 26, EOD, using this form .

Q&A with Dranesville School Board Rep at LHS PTSA Meeting

Our new Dranesville school board rep, Robyn Lady, will be the guest speaker at Langley HS final PTSA meeting of the year, on Wednesday, May 1, at 9AM in the Langley cafeteria.  Cooper parents are welcome to attend!  If you have a question for Robyn, please submit it using this form  no later than Thursday, April 25.

Rising 9th Graders:  Register for Langley Athletics:  AFTER MAY 6

***Apologies that this was advertised too early!  Our rising 9th graders won’t be loaded into the Langley system before May 6****

Rising 9th graders who wish to play sports next year at Langley must register with the athletics department and submit a physical dated May 1, 2024 or later.  A physical clinic will be held at Langley on Wednesday, May 1, as a benefit for the athletics program.  More information on registering for sports next year can be found on the Langley Athletics website .

From the SCA:  Calling All Bakers!

SCA is hosting a BAKE OFF on Wednesday, May 1st from 2:30 – 3:30 in Room 1407. Do you want bragging rights that you are the best baker? Meet us in Mrs. Harris’s room for a chance to win Cooper Baker of the Year! Baked goods must have detailed ingredients listed. Don’t forget to add your name! Items can be dropped off in Mrs. Harris’s room either in the morning or during advisory.

Calendar at a Glance

May 3 - Teacher workday, student holiday

May 6 - 10 - Teacher appreciation week

May 8 - Student Treat Day (post-SOLs)

May 22 - Final PTO meeting of the year/Parent Coffee to welcome rising 7th grade parents

Have Something to Add to the Cooper PTO News You Choose?

We welcome your news submissions! Send articles or announcements along with any photos or links by noon on Tuesday to [email protected] for publication on Thursdays.  All news should pertain to students and CMS, FCPS or the PTO. Submissions may be edited style and length. No business advertisements.

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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.

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Final 2023-24 PTO Appropriations

The PTO is pleased to be able to fund a second round of appropriations for the 2023-24 school year.  Any member of the PTO (parents or teachers/staff) may submit a request for review by Friday, April 26, EOD, using this form.

Q&A with Dranesville School Board Rep at LHS PTSA Meeting

Our new Dranesville school board rep, Robyn Lady, will be the guest speaker at Langley HS final PTSA meeting of the year, on Wednesday, May 1, at 9AM in the Langley cafeteria.  Cooper parents are welcome to attend!  If you have a question for Robyn, please submit it using this form  no later than Thursday, April 25.

Cooper vs. Longfellow Basketball Games

Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams on their hard-fought games against Longfellow MS.  A special shout out to our girls team, who came away with the trophy!

Rising 9th Graders:  Register for Langley Athletics

Rising 9th graders who wish to play sports next year at Langley must register with the athletics department and submit a physical dated May 1, 2024 or later.  A physical clinic will be held at Langley on Wednesday, May 1, as a benefit for the athletics program.  More information on registering for sports next year can be found on the Langley Athletics website .

Calendar at a Glance

May 3 - Teacher workday, student holiday

May 6 - 10 - Teacher appreciation week

May 8 - Student Treat Day (post-SOLs)

May 22 - Final PTO meeting of the year/Parent Coffee to welcome rising 7th grade parents

Have Something to Add to the Cooper PTO News You Choose?

We welcome your news submissions! Send articles or announcements along with any photos or links by noon on Tuesday to [email protected] for publication on Thursdays.  All news should pertain to students and CMS, FCPS or the PTO. Submissions may be edited style and length. No business advertisements.

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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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Eid Mubarak to those in our Cooper community that are celebrating!

TOMMORROW 9 - 10:30AM:  LHS Director of Student Activities and Tour of the New Space

The April 12 PTO General Membership Meeting will feature Geoff Noto, Langley HS Director of Student Activities, about all the offerings available to our rising 9th graders.  Competitive academics (Model UN, etc) a huge offering of club options, and sports teams all fall under his purview. 

Additionally, tours of the newly opened wing of the school will be available for parents curious about the new space.  See you tomorrow, in the Cooper cafeteria!

Cooper PTO Executive Board Opportunities:  2024-25 School Year

The Cooper Middle School PTO is looking for volunteers to serve either as a Board member or Executive Committee chairs for the 2024-2025 school year. Open Board positions are President and Membership. Executive Committee chairs are available for a variety of positions from hospitality to staff appreciation and much more. Whether you have a lot of time to volunteer, or just a few hours periodically to support Cooper Middle School, please contact [email protected]  to learn more.

Cooper PTO Dine Out as Santini’s McLean:  Wednesday, April 17, 3-9pm

Let Santini’s make  your family dinner, with the benefits going to the PTO!  On Wednesday, April 17, from 3 - 9, Santini’s will donate 15% of the cost of your order (online  or in person) back to the PTO.  A midweek win for busy parents and our school!

SCA Eras Tour Movie Night:  Friday, April 12, 5-9pm

 

The SCA will host a movie night Friday, April 12, 5-9, for current Cooper students only.  Buy your tickets at the door for just $3!   Don’t forget your friendship bracelets!

A few parents are needed to chaperone.  If you’d like to help, please complete this form.

Annual Cooper vs Longfellow Basketball Game:  Wednesday, April 17, 6pm

The basketball rivalry continues!  Come cheer on your Cooper Cougars,  girls at 6pm and boys at 7pm at McLean HS on Weds, April 17.  Tickets in sold in advance only via MySchoolBucks, beginning today!

Kent Gardens Heritage Night Student Volunteer Opportunity

Kent Gardens is hosting Heritage Night (formerly known as International Night) on April 20th. 

We would gladly welcome middle school volunteers for the setup and cleanup of our event.  Any service hour verification forms may be sent to [email protected].  Sign up here for set up on 4/19 and 4/20, and clean up on 4/20.

Calendar at a Glance

Apr 12 - PTO meeting, Cooper

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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.

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Cooper PTO General Membership Meeting Featuring LHS Director of Student Activities:  Friday, April 12, 9 - 10:30am

Come hear from Geoff Noto, Langley HS Director of Student Activities, about all the offerings available to our rising 9th graders.  Competitive academics (Model UN, etc) a huge offering of club options, and sports teams all fall under his purview.  See you next Friday, in the Cooper cafeteria!

Cooper PTO Executive Board Opportunities:  2024-25 School Year

The Cooper Middle School PTO is looking for volunteers to serve either as a Board member or Executive Committee chairs for the 2024-2025 school year. Open Board positions are President and Membership. Executive Committee chairs are available for a variety of positions from hospitality to staff appreciation and much more. Whether you have a lot of time to volunteer, or just a few hours periodically to support Cooper Middle School, please contact [email protected]  to learn more.

Cooper PTO Dine Out as Santini’s McLean:  Wednesday, April 17, 3-9pm

Let Santini’s make  your family dinner, with the benefits going to the PTO!  On Wednesday, April 17, from 3 - 9, Santini’s will donate 15% of the cost of your order (online  or in person) back to the PTO.  A midweek win for busy parents and our school!

SCA Eras Tour Movie Night:  Friday, April 12, 5-9pm

 

The SCA will host a movie night Friday, April 12, 5-9, for current Cooper students only.  Buy your tickets at the door for just $3!   Don’t forget your friendship bracelets!

A few parents are needed to chaperone.  If you’d like to help, please complete this form.

Annual Cooper vs Longfellow Basketball Game:  Wednesday, April 17, 6pm

The basketball rivalry continues!  Come cheer on your Cooper Cougars,  girls at 6pm and boys at 7pm at McLean HS on Weds, April 17.  Tickets in sold in advance only via MySchoolBucks, beginning today!

Calendar at a Glance

Apr 10 - No school - EID

Apr 12 - PTO meeting, Cooper

Have Something to Add to the Cooper PTO News You Choose?

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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.

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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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Spring Break - March 25 - 29

The PTO executive board wishes our Cooper students, families and staff a safe and restful Spring Break! 

Cooper PTO Executive Board Opportunities - 2024-25 School Year

The Cooper Middle School PTO is looking for volunteers to serve either as a Board member or Executive Committee chairs for the 2024-2025 school year. Open Board positions are President and Membership. Executive Committee chairs are available for a variety of positions from hospitality to staff appreciation and much more. Whether you have a lot of time to volunteer, or just a few hours periodically to support Cooper Middle School, please contact [email protected]  to learn more.

Q4 PTO and Volunteer Opportunities Preview

As we come to the end of the third quarter, here are just some of the PTO and Cooper events and volunteer opportunities coming down the pike:

April 12 - PTO Meeting featuring LHS Director of Student Services, Geoff Noto

Week of April 29 - 7th and 8th grade field trips

May 8 - SOL student treat day

May 10 - Staff appreciation luncheon

May 22 - PTO meeting and coffee, including student panel and tours for parents of rising 7th graders

June 10 - 8th grade party

Stay tuned for additional details and sign up to join the fun!

Bands on the Run 5K - April 21

Lace up your running shoes and join the Langley HS and Cooper MS bands at the 5th Annual Bands on the Run 5K!  We’ll hit the pavement on Sun, Apr 21 at 8 am for a fun and fitness-filled morning. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Run the course like a pro or walk the course with a friend! Stay afterwards and enjoy live DJ music, refreshments and sponsors’ tables. 

Race registration is $35 for students 6-18 years old and $40 for adults. Register by Fri, Mar 29 to be guaranteed an official race t-shirt in your size and before prices go up. Children 5 and under are free! Cross off a "to-do" and enjoy spring break: Sign up here today!

View the Bands on the Run webpage for more info or contact Deb Worden at [email protected]. Grab some friends and join the fun!

Langley PTSA Opportunities

The Langley PTSA Nominating Committee is working to fill PTSA and Class Parent positions for the 2024-2025 school year. The Nominating Committee would love to assist in finding the right spot for you. Please contact Susan Connery at [email protected] or Erin Lobato at [email protected] for more info.

Calendar at a Glance

Mar 22 - Q3 ends

Mar 25-29 - Spring break

Apr 1-2 - Student holidays

Apr 10 - No school - EID

Have Something to Add to the Cooper PTO News You Choose?

We welcome your news submissions! Send articles or announcements along with any photos or links by noon on Tuesday to [email protected] for publication on Thursdays.  All news should pertain to students and CMS, FCPS or the PTO. Submissions may be edited for style and length. No business advertisements.

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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.

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SCA Dance: Thank you, Volunteers!

Thank you to our fabulous volunteer parents who turned out for the Cooper dance last Friday!  350 students danced the night away and a great time was had by all.  Our SCA and their sponsors were fantastic party planners!

UPDATED List of Requested Items:  March Madness Canned Food Drive:  SHARE of McLean

In addition to the canned food items requested below, SHARE would also benefit from your donations of the following:

-paper towels

-cleaning products (Fabuloso, Ajax, Comet, Spic and Span, Windex)

-paper products (individually wrapped roles of paper towels, tissues, multi-purpose cleaning cloths)

-food storage items (plastic wrap, aluminum foil, gallon ziplock bags)

-plastic trash bags

Help restock the shelves at SHARE of McLean, and help hungry children, families, and seniors in our immediate community by donating food pantry items as specified below, or grocery gift cards in the amount of $25.  Donations will be accepted every Friday during the month of March via the donation bin outside of the main office.  Donations of gift cards should be delivered to the main office front desk.  SHARE has specifically asked for these items at this time:

- Canned fruit

- Canned chicken and fish

- Canned or dried beans (pinto, garbanzo, kidney) Canned diced tomatoes and tomato sauce (15 oz.)

- Pasta (elbow, penne, rigatoni) Crackers

** We currently do not need spaghetti, canned vegetables, or soup**

Please remember: NO GLASS, NO OVER-SIZED, and NO EXPIRED items

Share of McLean is dedicated to helping low- and moderate-income residents alleviate food, clothing, and shelter insecurities through a core set of programs:

• Food & Clothing Pantry
• Emergency Financial Aid
• Furniture Distribution
• Technology Program
• Special Events (back-to-school and holiday programs)

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!

Langley PTSA Opportunities

The Langley PTSA Nominating Committee is working to fill PTSA and Class Parent positions for the 2024-2025 school year. The Nominating Committee would love to assist in finding the right spot for you. Please contact Susan Connery at [email protected] or Erin Lobato at [email protected] for more info.

Calendar at a Glance

Mar 22 - End of Q3. Not an early dismissal day

Mar 25-29 - Spring break

Apr 1-2 - Student holidays

Have Something to Add to the Cooper PTO News You Choose?

We welcome your news submissions! Send articles or announcements along with any photos or links by noon on Tuesday to [email protected] for publication on Thursdays.  All news should pertain to students and CMS, FCPS or the PTO. Submissions may be edited for style and length. No business advertisements.

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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

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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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SCA Dance: Friday, March 1st - Free for Students and Parent Volunteers Needed

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!!

Parent volunteers are necessary to make this event a success!  Complete this Google Form to join in the fun.

The PTO is able to offer this dance without an entry fee for students thanks to our members who’ve donated funds as well as those in our community who have participated in fundraisers throughout the year.  Thank you!

March Madness Canned Food Drive:  SHARE of McLean

Help restock the shelves at SHARE of McLean, and help hungry children, families, and seniors in our immediate community by donating food pantry items as specified below, or grocery gift cards in the amount of $25.  Donations will be accepted every Friday during the month of March via the donation bin outside of the main office.  Donations of gift cards should be delivered to the front desk.  SHARE has specifically asked for these items at this time:

- Canned fruit

- Canned chicken and fish

- Canned or dried beans (pinto, garbanzo, kidney) Canned diced tomatoes and tomato sauce (15 oz.)

- Pasta (elbow, penne, rigatoni)

- Crackers

** We currently do not need spaghetti, canned vegetables, or soup**

Please remember: NO GLASS, NO OVER-SIZED, and NO EXPIRED items

Share of McLean is dedicated to helping low- and moderate-income residents alleviate food, clothing, and shelter insecurities through a core set of programs:

• Food & Clothing Pantry
• Emergency Financial Aid
• Furniture Distribution
• Technology Program
• Special Events (back-to-school and holiday programs)

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!

VDOT Public Meeting - Temp Traffic Change for Dead Run and Georgtown Pike:  Wednesday, February 28th, 7pm-9pm

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.  The meeting will be held Weds, Feb 28, at Churchill Rd Elementary, from 7-9.

Calendar at a Glance

Mar 1 - Student dance, 7-9pm

Mar 5 - Student holiday

Mar 22 - End of Q3. Not an early dismissal day

Mar 25-29 - Spring break

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