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Staff Appreciation Luncheon Volunteer OpportunityOn 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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Happy Passover to all in our Cooper Community that are celebrating!
Cooper PTO 2024-25 Executive Board Slate AnnouncementA 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 OpportunityOn 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, 12:45-2:15pmLet’s send our 8th graders off to high school in style! The celebration includes:
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 TomorrowThe 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 MeetingOur 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 GlanceMay 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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Final 2023-24 PTO AppropriationsThe 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 MeetingOur 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 GamesCongratulations 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 AthleticsRising 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 GlanceMay 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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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 SpaceThe 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 YearThe 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, 3-9pmLet 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, 6pmThe 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 OpportunityKent 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 GlanceApr 12 - PTO meeting, Cooper
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Cooper PTO General Membership Meeting Featuring LHS Director of Student Activities: Friday, April 12, 9 - 10:30amCome 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 YearThe 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, 3-9pmLet 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, 6pmThe 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 GlanceApr 10 - No school - EID
Apr 12 - PTO meeting, Cooper
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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Spring Break - March 25 - 29The PTO executive board wishes our Cooper students, families and staff a safe and restful Spring Break!
Cooper PTO Executive Board Opportunities - 2024-25 School YearThe 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 PreviewAs 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 21Lace 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 OpportunitiesThe 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 GlanceMar 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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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 McLeanIn 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:
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 OpportunitiesThe 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 GlanceMar 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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SCA Dance: Friday, March 1st - Free for Students and Parent Volunteers NeededSCA 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 McLeanHelp 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:
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-9pmJoin 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 GlanceMar 1 - Student dance, 7-9pm
Mar 5 - Student holiday
Mar 22 - End of Q3. Not an early dismissal day
Mar 25-29 - Spring break
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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Friday, Feb 16, 9AM: Parent CoffeeThe February PTO meeting will be held in the form of a parent coffee, on Friday, February 16, at 9AM in the Cooper Cafeteria. Join us for coffee and mini-bundt cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes, coupled with informal conversation and Q&A with Cooper leadership, including Principal Lisa Barrow and Director of Student Services, Dana Scabis.
Nothing Bundt Cakes: Valentine’s Day Fundraising OpportunityDelicious Nothing Bundt Cakes Vienna, located at 129 Maple Ave. W (571-441-4222) will donate 30% of sales back to Cooper TOMORROW, Feb 14! Order in store or online, and mention Cooper. A perfect Valentine’s Day treat for friends and family, and a benefit to our school!
Calendar at a GlanceFeb 16 - PTO General Membership Meeting, 9AM
Feb 19 - President’s Day, no school
Mar 1 - Student dance, 7-9pm
Mar 5 - Student holiday
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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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 MeetingThe 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.
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 GlanceFeb 16 - PTO General Membership Meeting, 9AM
Mar 1 - Student dance, 7-9pm
Mar 5 - Student holiday
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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