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• 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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February Already?

Thanks for stopping by to read the News You Choose!  Buckle up, and see what’s in store for you and your student in the next several months.  We are grateful for your partnership!

Save the Date:  February PTO General Membership Meeting

The February PTO meeting will be held on Friday, February 16, at 9AM in the Cooper Cafeteria.  Details to follow next week.

SCA Programming:

Starting today, students can purchase a confection confession to be delivered to the person of their choosing on Valentine’s Day (2/14).  For $1, student can choose between one of four pre-made cards that will be delivered (with a lollipop!) to their friend.  Student may purchase 2/1 - 2/9 before and after school from Mrs. Harris (room 1407) or Ms. McNulty (room 2402).

Second Semester PTO Programming Overview:

Here’s a sneak peak at what’s in the works for the next few months for students, parents and staff.  Let us know how you’d like to be involved.

• Feb: counselor appreciation week, bus driver appreciation day
• Mar: dance and canned food drive
• Apr:  LHS dir student activities at general membership meeting, admin professionals appreciation day
• May:  Parent coffee for rising 7th graders, staff appreciation week
• June:  8th grade party

Cooper Accolades:

Congratulations to Cooper student Zohran Valliani, whose team won second place in Congressman Gerry Connolly’s App Challenge!  Impressively, Zohran was one of the contest’s youngest participants.  Way to go!

Congratulations and best of luck to both of our Kid’s Lit Teams that advance to compete at nationals this weekend in Connecticut!  Your Cooper family is cheering for you!

Calendar at a Glance

Feb 16 - PTO General Membership Meeting, 9AM

Mar 1 - Student dance, 7-9pm

Mar 5 - Student holiday

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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