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Well Wishes for Principal Barrow

Principal Barrow’s last day with us at Cooper is TOMORROW - Friday, January 17, 2025. We will miss her terribly, but we know she’ll be a welcome addition to the team at Glasgow Middle School.

For families who would like to express thanks, memories, or general warm wishes, the PTO has set up a “Kudoboard,” which is a virtual corkboard where you can “pin” your messages. We’ll give Mrs. Barrow the link to her Kudoboard on her last day.

Kudoboard link: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/K53JpTt1

Kudoboard QR Code:

Cooper Principal Selection Process

Interested in the principal selection process but weren’t able to make the meeting last night? You can view the recording here:

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/share/9C4Z2IrvzKJtu6SLzcY2q1zduSe3dSLn5GAV1MgCngaUMzgQ6_ibH2DBTstWZoWk.n2BrnZ7WGYrvbW9w

A few key takeaways:

• An advisory panel will interview candidates on Friday, January 31, 2025. The advisory panel will be comprised of three staff representatives and three parent (or community) representatives from the Cooper community.
• Those interested in serving as a panelist must submit their information by close of business on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 using this link: Principal Input and Advisory Panel Interest or the QR code below.
• Those who would like to provide input to help guide principal selection should also use this form: Principal Input and Advisory Panel Interest.
• The Region 1 Leadership Team will review all submissions and select staff and community members to serve as either panelists or alternates for these interviews. The Department of Human Resources will contact selected panelists. Please submit by Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

QR Code for Principal Input and Advisory Panel Interest:

Cooper's Skate Night - TOMORROW Friday, January 17, 2025, from 7:30 – 9:30 pm

Cooper Skate Night at SkateQuest! Strap on your ice skates and hang out with friends for a fun night of gliding (or falling!) on the ice. Tickets are available for $12 on MySchoolBucks.  Price increase to $13, if you purchase at the door. 

Spelling Bee – Last Day to Sign Up TOMORROW: Friday, January 17.

The PTO is proud to partner with Cooper to bring back the Scripps Spelling Bee. Sign up now! Signup deadline is tomorrow, January 17, 2025.  

Use this link:  https://forms.gle/TmSorNiBwnsE2tQN7  Once you sign up, you will receive an email with the vocabulary list to study.  You can also use an app called the “Word Club” – it’s free to download and contains all the words students need to know to compete in a fun, game format.

Spelling Bee: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 2:30 pm in the Cooper Middle School Lecture Hall.

Women in STEM Essay Contest – Deadline February 10

The McLean Area Branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) invites 7th and 8th girls and boys to discover and publicize women including women of color (non-white) who made a difference in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields, but who received little or no recognition for their contributions while they were alive. Strong preference is given to essays about women who are not well known even today.

Essays should be no more than 500 words to describe one woman's contribution to STEM, discuss the impact, and clearly state why he or she picked that woman. We will award five prizes: First Place ($100) and four Honorable Mention prizes (each $25).

For more information and to find application forms, visit the AAUW website here: https://mclean-va.aauw.net/stem-essay-contest-2025-copy/

Family Support Resources from FCPS Family Support Resources 

The Family Resource Center offers a variety of free webinars to help children and families succeed.  Speakers are invited from academic fields and from within FCPS experts.  Check out the link for sign up and more details. Recorded meetings can be sent to registered participants. 

https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-resource-center/free-webinars-and-family-events

1/17     A Series on Supporting Your Child’s Executive Function Skills

1/24    Depression in Teens

2/7     Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges & Implement                Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Upper Elementary (3-6)

2/14   Comprendiendo el Trama en su Hijo (in Spanish)

2/18   FCPS Risk Prevention Series: Part 1 Risk Prevention

2/21    Nurturing Adolescent Growth: Part 4 – Supporting Mental Health:                      Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens

2/22   SibShops (for children grades 2-6)

2/25   FCPS Risk Prevention Series: Suicide Prevention – Supporting Your                 Child

 

“From Caregiver to Breadwinner: Empowering Underserved Women with the Skills to Move into the Technology Workforce” at Marymount University’s Center for the Innovative Workforce is a no-cost 12-week training program designed to help women gain new skills and find higher-paying, more flexible jobs in Virginia’s technology industry as help-desk technicians. The program focuses on minority populations who are in caregiver roles and is currently recruiting participants for its spring cohort. You can learn more and access the application until 1/31 at https://fromcaregivertobreadwinner.wordpress.com

Please contact our Family Liaison, Ms. Amy Bailey ([email protected]), with any questions. 

Parent Resources on PTO Website

Did you know that you can find additional parent resources and community news/activities on our PTO website?

• Mental health and crisis support links here: https://cooperpto.org/?page_id=7091
• Community News and Activities here: https://cooperpto.org/?page_id=9441

Recently Posted:

Understanding the Adolescent Brain, by Michele Saint Germain, M. Ed.

Check out this slideshow presentation shown during our October 2024 PTO meeting, when Cooper Middle School counselor Michele Saint Germain provided important information for those of us trying to understand what's going on inside the minds of our rapidly changing children. In this slideshow, Ms. Saint Germain shines a light on the inner workings of our children's social, academic, physical and emotional development and examines the many contradictions that appear in this growth stage. She also suggests ways to cope with and process our own shifting role as parents.

Volunteer Hours

Churchill Road Elementary – Bingo Night February 7, 2025

The CRES PTA invites Cooper students to earn volunteer hours by helping set up tables and clean up after the event. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAAAB28A4F5C34-54429022-crspta#/

Community News Langley High School Girls Basketball Youth Night

Cheer on the Langley Varsity Girls Basketball Team and be part of the fun. There will be free admission to all youth who wear a local basketball jersey. Don’t miss out on t-shirt giveaways, half-time games, and concessions.

 When:    Friday, January 24th

                 LHS Gym – Langley vs. Washington-Liberty

                7:30PM – Varsity Game

 *Come support our Freshman (4:30PM) and JV (5:45PM) teams as well!  Prizes and halftime games will only be during the Varsity game.

  The Alden – Youth Production Auditions January 28-29

The Alden will host auditions for their 2025 Youth Production on January 28 and 29, with call backs on January 30. They will cast actors ages 10-16 who live in the MCC tax district.  

Actors must register to audition. For all the details, visit the Alden website: https://mcleancenter.org/events/alden-2025-youth-production-stuart-little/ 

Here’s the link to the audition form.

 

The Arts of Great Falls -- Winter Youth Art Classes

The Arts of Great Falls is located in Great Falls Village Centre next to The Old Brogue and offers fine art classes after school and on weekends for children ages 8-18. For their winter schedule of classes, use this link to their website:  https://bit.ly/YouthClassesW25

Calendar at a Glance:

January 17, 2025:    Principal Barrow last day at Cooper

January 20, 2025:    NO SCHOOL (MLK Day)

January 28, 2025:    End Q2

January 29, 2025:    NO SCHOOL 

February 3, 2025:    Counselor Appreciation Week

February 12, 2025:  PTO Meeting Parent Coffee 9:30 am

February 17, 2025:  NO SCHOOL (Presidents Day School Holiday)

February 21, 2025:  Bus Driver Appreciation Day

February 27, 2025:  Spelling Bee

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

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Well Wishes for Principal Barrow

Principal Barrow’s last day with us at Cooper is Friday, January 17, 2025. We will miss her terribly, but we know she’ll be a welcome addition to the team at Glasgow Elementary School.

To help our families wish her a fond farewell, we’re encouraging students to take advantage of opportunities provided at school over the coming weeks—they’ll get a chance to make cards or small posters during school hours. Of course, they are also welcome to get creative on their own time if they like!

For parents and caregivers who would like to express thanks, memories, or general warm wishes, the PTO has set up a “Kudoboard,” which is a virtual corkboard where you can “pin” your messages. We’ll give Mrs. Barrow the link to her Kudoboard on her last day.

Kudoboard link: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/K53JpTt1

General Membership Meeting January 15, 2025: Rising 9th Grade Families Q and A

Rising 9th grade families will get a chance to meet and chat with Langley High School Principal Larry Stroud and Director of Student Services Braden Peterson. Following a few brief PTO announcements, Mr. Stroud and Mr. Peterson will speak and then be available to answer any questions you have as you navigate this next stage in your student’s education.

To help us plan ahead and organize our session, please RSVP now, and if you have questions, note them here: https://forms.gle/EdYt4XrWPV2kJmd68

Cooper's Skate Night  Friday, January 17, 2025, from 7:30 – 9:30 pm

Cooper Skate Night at SkateQuest! Strap on your ice skates and hang out with friends for a fun night of gliding (or falling!) on the ice. Tickets are available NOW on MySchoolBucks.

Spelling Bee

Cooper Middle School is excited to bring back the Spelling Bee at the end of February!  (Watch this space for the exact date – to come!)  Sign up now using the following link https://forms.gle/TmSorNiBwnsE2tQN7  Once you sign up, you will receive an email with the vocabulary list to study.  You can also use an app called the “Word Club” – it’s free to download and contains all the words students need to know to compete in a fun, game format.

Family Support Resources from FCPS

The Family Resource Center offers a variety of free webinars to help children and families succeed.  Speakers with various areas of expertise are invited from academic fields and from within FCPS.  Check out the link for sign up and more details.  Recorded meetings can be sent to registered participants. 

https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-resource-center/free-webinars-and-family-events

1/10      Help! My Kids Won’t Go to School

1/17      A Series on Supporting Your Child’s Executive Function Skills

1/24      Depression in Teens

 

“From Caregiver to Breadwinner: Empowering Underserved Women with the Skills to Move into the Technology Workforce” at Marymount University’s Center for the Innovative Workforce is a no-cost 12-week training program designed to help women gain new skills and find higher-paying, more flexible jobs in Virginia’s technology industry as help-desk technicians. The program focuses on minority populations who are in caregiver roles and is currently recruiting participants for its spring cohort. You can learn more and access the application at https://fromcaregivertobreadwinner.wordpress.com

Please contact our Family Liaison, Ms. Amy Bailey ([email protected]), with any questions. 

Parent Resources on PTO Website

Did you know that you can find additional parent resources and community news/activities on our PTO website?

• Mental health and crisis support links here: https://cooperpto.org/?page_id=7091
• Community News and Activities here: https://cooperpto.org/?page_id=9441

 

Recently posted:

Understanding the Adolescent Brain, by Michele Saint Germain, M. Ed.

Check out this slideshow presentation shown during our October 2024 PTO meeting, when Cooper Middle School counselor Michele Saint Germain provided important information for those of us trying to understand what's going on inside the minds of our rapidly changing children. In this slideshow, Ms. Saint Germain shines a light on the inner workings of our children's social, academic, physical and emotional development and examines the many contradictions that appear in this growth stage. She also suggests ways to cope with and process our own shifting role as parents.

Community News The Alden – Youth Production Auditions January 28-29

The Alden will host auditions for their 2025 Youth Production on January 28 and 29, with call backs on January 30. They will cast actors ages 10-16 who live in the MCC tax district.  

Actors must register to audition. For all the details, visit the Alden website: https://mcleancenter.org/events/alden-2025-youth-production-stuart-little/ 

Here’s the link to the audition form.

 

The Arts of Great Falls -- Winter Youth Art Classes

The Arts of Great Falls is located in Great Falls Village Centre next to The Old Brogue and offers fine art classes after school and on weekends for children ages 8-18. For their winter schedule of classes, use this link to their website:  https://bit.ly/YouthClassesW25

Calendar at a Glance:

January 15, 2025:   PTO GMM 9:30

                                 Topic: Langley Transition for rising 9th grade families

                                 Speakers: Principal Lawrence Stroud Director of                                           Student Services Braden Peterson

January 17, 2025:     Principal Barrow last day at Cooper

January 20, 2025:    MLK School holiday

January 28, 2025:    End Q2

January 29, 2025:    NO SCHOOL 

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

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Winter Break Starts Friday

The PTO would like to wish everyone in our Cooper community a warm and peaceful winter break and happy holidays.

Chili Potluck Thanks

Thanks to the many parents who contributed delicious food, time, and energy to create a festive chili lunch for our teachers and staff. It was a wonderful afternoon, and we are grateful to you all for making it possible to show our thanks and appreciation.

General Membership Meeting January 15, 2025: Rising 9th Grade Families Q and A

It’s hard to believe nearly half the school year is finished … and our 8th graders will be signing up for their freshman year at Langley soon after we get back to school in 2025.

Got questions? (LOTS of questions?) No worries. We’ve got people who can answer those questions. Please join us on January 15, 2025 when we welcome Langley High School Principal Larry Stroud and Director of Student Services Braden Peterson. They’ll each make a brief presentation and be available to help you navigate this next stage in your student’s education.

To help us plan ahead and organize our session, please RSVP now, and if you have questions, note them here: https://forms.gle/EdYt4XrWPV2kJmd68

Cooper's Skate Night  Friday, January 17, 2025, from 7:30 – 9:30 pm

Something to look forward to when school starts up again next month … Cooper Skate Night at SkateQuest! Strap on your ice skates and hang out with friends for a fun night of gliding (or falling!) on the ice. Tickets are available NOW on MySchoolBucks.

Family Support Resources from FCPS

The Family Resource Center offers a variety of free webinars to help children and families succeed.  Speakers with various areas of expertise are invited from academic fields and from within FCPS.  Check out the link for sign up and more details.  Recorded meetings can be sent to registered participants. 

https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-resource-center/free-webinars-and-family-events

12/20   Youth Mental Health First Aid for Families

1/10      Help! My Kids Won’t Go to School

1/17      A Series on Supporting Your Child’s Executive Function Skills

1/24      Depression in Teens

 

 

“From Caregiver to Breadwinner: Empowering Underserved Women with the Skills to Move into the Technology Workforce” at Marymount University’s Center for the Innovative Workforce is a no-cost 12-week training program designed to help women gain new skills and find higher-paying, more flexible jobs in Virginia’s technology industry as help-desk technicians. The program focuses on minority populations who are in caregiver roles and is currently recruiting participants for its spring cohort. You can learn more and access the application at https://fromcaregivertobreadwinner.wordpress.com

Please contact our Family Liaison, Ms. Amy Bailey ([email protected]), with any questions. 

Parent Resources on PTO Website

Did you know that you can find additional parent resources and community news/activities on our PTO website?

• Mental health and crisis support links here: https://cooperpto.org/?page_id=7091
• Community News and Activities here: https://cooperpto.org/?page_id=9441

 

Recently posted:

Understanding the Adolescent Brain, by Michele Saint Germain, M. Ed.

Check out this slideshow presentation shown during our October 2024 PTO meeting, when Cooper Middle School counselor Michele Saint Germain provided important information for those of us trying to understand what's going on inside the minds of our rapidly changing children. In this slideshow, Ms. Saint Germain shines a light on the inner workings of our children's social, academic, physical and emotional development and examines the many contradictions that appear in this growth stage. She also suggests ways to cope with and process our own shifting role as parents.

Community News Langley High School Boys Basketball Youth Night

Cheer on the Langley Varsity Boys Basketball Team and be part of the fun. There will be free admission to all youth who wear a local basketball jersey. Don’t miss out on t-shirt giveaways, half-time games, and concessions. We will be raffling off a free week of LHS basketball summer camp.

 

When:    Wednesday, January 8th

                 LHS Gym – Langley vs. Washington-Liberty

                7:30PM – Varsity Game

 

*Come support our Freshman (4:30PM) and JV (5:45PM) teams as well!  Prizes and halftime games will only be during the Varsity game.

 

The Alden – Youth Production Auditions January 28-29

The Alden will host auditions for their 2025 Youth Production on January 28 and 29, with call backs on January 30. They will cast actors ages 10-16 who live in the MCC tax district.  

Actors must register to audition. For all the details, visit the Alden website: https://mcleancenter.org/events/alden-2025-youth-production-stuart-little/ 

Here’s the link to the audition form.

 

The Arts of Great Falls -- Winter Youth Art Classes

The Arts of Great Falls is located in Great Falls Village Centre next to The Old Brogue and offers fine art classes after school and on weekends for children ages 8-18. For their winter schedule of classes, use this link to their website:  https://bit.ly/YouthClassesW25

Calendar at a Glance:

December 23, 2024 – January 3, 2025: Winter Break

January 15, 2025:   PTO GMM 9:30

                                 Topic: Langley Transition for rising 9th grade families

                                 Speakers: Principal Lawrence Stroud Director of                                           Student Services Braden Peterson

January 20, 2025:    MLK School holiday

January 28, 2025:    End Q2

January 29, 2025:    NO SCHOOL 

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

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Chili Potluck – TOMORROW - December 13 – Contributions Needed

Looking to show some teacher appreciation? We are still in need of veggie chili and turkey or chicken chili, so if you’re able to contribute, we would truly be grateful! Please check out our signup list below to see if you can help us offer our teachers and staff a wonderful lunch.  

The potluck is TOMORROW: December 13.

Here’s our link to sign up to contribute—and thank you so much in advance!

Potluck Donation Dropoff Information:

Non-perishable items: please drop off in the main office any time Thursday, December 12, 2024.

Perishable items: please drop off in the main office no later than 9:30 am.

PLEASE: label all non-disposable, personal items. All personal items will be available for pickup in the main office the following week: Monday December 16 – Friday December 20, 2024.

Cooper Book Fair Ends Friday

We still have room for parent volunteers: please use this link to sign up—come help spread the love of reading! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44ACAA2EA6FE3-53074726-2024#/

Winter Spirit Week

Time to bust out the ugly holiday sweaters! Spirit week means students will get to take a break from the usual sweatpants and hoodies gear. Check out the fun spirit wear calendar here:

Monday, December 16: Pajama Day

Tuesday, December 17: Twin Tuesday

Wednesday, December 18: Ugly Sweater Day

Thursday, December 19: Winter Gear Day

Friday, December 20: Student/Teacher Swap

General Membership Meeting January 15, 2025: Rising 9th Grade Families Q and A

It’s hard to believe nearly half the year is finished … and our 8th graders will be signing up for their freshman year at Langley soon after we get back to school in 2025.

Got questions? (LOTS of questions?) No worries. We’ve got people who can answer those questions. Please join us on January 15, 2025 when we welcome Langley High School Principal, Larry Stroud and Director of Student Services, Braden Peterson. They’ll each make a brief presentation and be available to help you navigate this next stage in your student’s education.

To help us plan ahead and organize our session, please RSVP now, and if you have questions, note them here: https://forms.gle/EdYt4XrWPV2kJmd68

DiverseARTLangley – Calling All Cooper Artists

DiverseARTLangley is an annual art exhibition sponsored by the Langley High School PTSA and our PTO. We welcome ALL students to submit art that speaks in some way to the following driving question: Investigating Normal: What does it mean to be “normal?” What do you wish was “normal?” What does “normal” look like?

Art Exhibition is on February 11, 2025 in the Main Hall at Langley High School. Details to follow.

Family Support Resources from FCPS

The Family Resource Center offers a variety of free webinars to help children and families succeed.  Speakers with various areas of expertise are invited from academic fields and from within FCPS.  Check out the link for sign up and more details.  Recorded meetings can be sent to registered participants. 

https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-resource-center/free-webinars-and-family-events

12/13   Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation: Keeping Kids Safe Online

12/20   Youth Mental Health First Aid for Families

1/10      Help! My Kids Won’t Go to School

1/17      A Series on Supporting Your Child’s Executive Function Skills

1/24      Depression in Teens

Please contact our Family Liaison, Ms. Amy Bailey ([email protected]), with any questions. 

FCPS Office of Family & School Partnerships

FCPS is offering a 10-week course designed to empower families and transform teens in Arabic. In taking this course, you will walk away with tools to learn (1) how to build a positive relationship with their child, (2) ways to prevent or intervene in alcohol and drug use, disruptive behavior at home and gang affiliation, and (3) ways to explore concrete solutions for active supervision. Classes are free, once a week and 2 hours each class.  Please sign up using this link OR the QR code on this flier.  The translated document can be found here on the 2nd page.

Parent Resources on PTO Website

Did you know that you can find additional parent resources and community news/activities on our PTO website?

• Mental health and crisis support links here: https://cooperpto.org/?page_id=7091
• Community News and Activities here: https://cooperpto.org/?page_id=9441

 

Recently posted:

Understanding the Adolescent Brain, by Michele Saint Germain, M. Ed.

Check out this slideshow presentation shown during our October 2024 PTO meeting, when Cooper Middle School counselor Michele Saint Germain provided important information for those of us trying to understand what's going on inside the minds of our rapidly changing children. In this slideshow, Ms. Saint Germain shines a light on the inner workings of our children's social, academic, physical and emotional development and examines the many contradictions that appear in this growth stage. She also suggests ways to cope with and process our own shifting role as parents.

Community News FREE Robotics Workshop – December 14th at Langley High School

Check out the QR code in the flyer below for more information.

  The Unruly Theatre Project – Auditions December 17

We are a professional teen improv group sponsored by the McLean Community Center, and we are holding auditions for the 2024-25 company on December 17. Auditions are open to all students in grades 8-11. Rehearsals are twice a week, with (paid!) performances throughout the year. 

Here’s a link to our website: https://mcleancenter.org/the-unruly-theatre-project/ 

Students can register to audition here: (the) Unruly Theatre Project Mid-Year Auditions Survey (surveymonkey.com)

Questions? Contact Cayla Hall: [email protected]

 

The Alden – Youth Production Auditions January 28-29

The Alden will host auditions for their 2025 Youth Production on January 28 and 29, with call backs on January 30. They will cast actors ages 10-16 who live in the MCC tax district.  

Actors must register to audition. For all the details, visit the Alden website: https://mcleancenter.org/events/alden-2025-youth-production-stuart-little/ 

Here’s the link to the audition form.

 

The Arts of Great Falls -- Winter Youth Art Classes

The Arts of Great Falls is located in Great Falls Village Centre next to The Old Brogue and offers fine art classes after school and on weekends for children ages 8-18. For their winter schedule of classes, use this link to their website:  https://bit.ly/YouthClassesW25

Calendar at a Glance:

12/4-13      Book Fair

12/13         PTO Staff Appreciation Event – Potluck Chili Luncheon

12/23-1/3   Winter Break

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

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Chili Potluck – December 13 – Contributions Needed

Looking to show some teacher appreciation? Contribute a favorite chili or side dish to our annual teacher appreciation chili potluck lunch! We are still in need of quite a few items, so please check out our signup list below to see if you can help us offer our teachers and staff a wonderful lunch.  

The potluck is NEXT WEEK: on December 13.

Here’s our link to sign up to contribute—and thank you so much in advance!

SCA Fall Food Drive – LAST DAY TOMORROW - Dec 6 

This holiday season, help SCA collect canned food donations for McLean SHARE. Donations will be collected during advisory through tomorrow: December 6.

Remember that donations will earn class color points--the color team with the most donations wins. 

Cooper Book Fair HAPPENING NOW! Parent Volunteers Needed

The annual Cooper Middle School book fair is up and running! Every December, our library turns into a bookstore, where students shop for and purchase books for their own libraries and their teachers as well.

We still have room for parent volunteers: please use this link to sign up—come help spread the love of reading! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44ACAA2EA6FE3-53074726-2024#/

 

Spiritwear Popup Shop at the Book Fair – Thursday, December 12

We’ve got warm winter hoodies, beanies, and socks to help students show their Cooper flair even when it’s cold outside. These also make great gifts for siblings who are up and coming Cooper students! The popup shop will be available only one day next week: THURSDAY, December 12. Cash only—bring enough for your books, candy canes, and Cooper swag.

Family Support Resources from FCPS

The Family Resource Center offers a variety of free webinars to help children and families succeed.  Speakers with various areas of expertise are invited from academic fields and from within FCPS.  Check out the link for sign up and more details.  Recorded meetings can be sent to registered participants. 

https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-resource-center/free-webinars-and-family-events

12/6      Stress Less, Enjoy More! Reducing Stress and Increasing Happiness

12/13   Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation: Keeping Kids Safe Online

12/20   Youth Mental Health First Aid for Families

1/10      Help! My Kids Won’t Go to School

1/17      A Series on Supporting Your Child’s Executive Function Skills

1/24      Depression in Teens

Please contact our Family Liaison, Ms. Amy Bailey ([email protected]), with any questions. 

FCPS Office of Family & School Partnerships

FCPS is offering a 10-week course designed to empower families and transform teens in Arabic. In taking this course, you will walk away with tools to learn (1) how to build a positive relationship with their child, (2) ways to prevent or intervene in alcohol and drug use, disruptive behavior at home and gang affiliation, and (3) ways to explore concrete solutions for active supervision. Classes are free, once a week and 2 hours each class.  Please sign up using this link OR the QR code on this flier.  The translated document can be found here on the 2nd page.

Community News FREE Robotics Workshop – December 14th at Langley High School

Check out the QR code in the flyer below for more information.

  The Unruly Theatre Project – Auditions December 17

We are a professional teen improv group sponsored by the McLean Community Center, and we are holding auditions for the 2024-25 company on December 17. Auditions are open to all students in grades 8-11. Rehearsals are twice a week, with (paid!) performances throughout the year. 

Here’s a link to our website: https://mcleancenter.org/the-unruly-theatre-project/ 

Students can register to audition here: (the) Unruly Theatre Project Mid-Year Auditions Survey (surveymonkey.com)

Questions? Contact Cayla Hall: [email protected]

 

The Alden

The Alden will host auditions for their 2025 Youth Production on January 28 and 29, with call backs on January 30. They will cast actors ages 10-16 who live in the MCC tax district.  

Actors must register to audition. For all the details, visit the Alden website: https://mcleancenter.org/events/alden-2025-youth-production-stuart-little/ 

Here’s the link to the audition form.

 

The Arts of Great Falls -- Winter Youth Art Classes

The Arts of Great Falls is located in Great Falls Village Centre next to The Old Brogue and offers fine art classes after school and on weekends for children ages 8-18. For their winter schedule of classes, use this link to their website:  https://bit.ly/YouthClassesW25

Calendar at a Glance:

12/4-13      Book Fair

12/12         PTO Cooper Spiritwear Holiday Shop 

12/13         PTO Staff Appreciation Event – Potluck Chili Luncheon

12/23-1/3   Winter Break

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

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Happy Thanksgiving

For all who celebrate, we wish you a happy and peaceful holiday full of good times, great food, and gratitude. We are grateful to be part of such a thoughtful, generous community here at Cooper.

Cooper Chili Potluck—Donations Needed

One of Cooper Middle School’s many well-loved traditions is the PTO-sponsored chili potluck lunch for our staff and teachers. Every year, our parent community generously donates a favorite chili, side dish, or dessert, and we invite our teachers and staff to come enjoy this wonderful lunch. This year, the potluck is on December 13, and we are excited to see what our many chili afficionados will come up with.

Here’s our link to sign up to contribute—and thank you so much in advance!

SCA Fall Food Drive - Nov 12- Dec 6 

This holiday season, help SCA collect donations for McLean SHARE. Help your student contribute canned goods for families in need. Donations will be collected during advisory from November 12 - December 6.

What's more, donations will earn class color points--the color team with the most donations wins. 

Cooper Book Fair – Parent Volunteers Needed

The annual Cooper Middle School book fair is around the corner! Every December, our library turns into bookstore, and students get a chance to shop for and purchase books for their own libraries and their teachers as well.

The fair is also a favorite opportunity for parents to volunteer. If you’re interested, please use this link to sign up—come help spread the love of reading!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44ACAA2EA6FE3-53074726-2024#/

Family Support Resources from FCPS

The Family Resource Center offers a variety of free webinars to help children and families succeed.  Speakers are invited from academic fields and from within FCPS experts.  Check out the link for sign up and more details. https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-resource-center/free-webinars-and-family-events

Upcoming Sessions:

11/2:  Starting the Conversation about Drugs

12/6:  Stress Less, Enjoy More! Reducing Stress and Increasing Happiness

12/13:  Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation: Keeping Kids Safe Online

12/20:  Youth Mental Health First Aid for Families

Community News FREE Robotics Workshop – December 14th at Langley High School

Check out the QR code in the flyer below for more information.

  The Unruly Theatre Project – Auditions December 17

We are a professional teen improv group sponsored by the McLean Community Center, and we are holding auditions for the 2024-25 company on December 17. Auditions are open to all students in grades 8-11. Rehearsals are twice a week, with (paid!) performances throughout the year. 

Here’s a link to our website: https://mcleancenter.org/the-unruly-theatre-project/ 

Students can register to audition here: (the) Unruly Theatre Project Mid-Year Auditions Survey (surveymonkey.com)

Questions? Contact Cayla Hall: [email protected]

 

The Alden

The Alden will host auditions for their 2025 Youth Production on January 28 and 29, with call backs on January 30. They will cast actors ages 10-16 who live in the MCC tax district.  

Actors must register to audition. For all the details, visit the Alden website: https://mcleancenter.org/events/alden-2025-youth-production-stuart-little/ 

Here’s the link to the audition form.

 

The Arts of Great Falls -- Winter Youth Art Classes

The Arts of Great Falls is located in Great Falls Village Centre next to The Old Brogue and offers fine art classes after school and on weekends for children ages 8-18. For their winter schedule of classes, use this link to their website:  https://bit.ly/YouthClassesW25

Calendar at a Glance:

11/27-29  Thanksgiving-NO SCHOOL

12/4-13    Book Fair and PTO Pop Up Holiday Shop 

12/13       PTO Staff Appreciation Event – Potluck Chili Luncheon

12/23-1/3 Winter Break

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

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Kendra Scott and Cooper – November 22-24

Starting TODAY, back by popular demand, the Kendra Scott-Cooper Middle School fundraiser is back! Get your holiday shopping started right by purchasing coveted items from Kendra Scott in Tysons Corner or online from November 22-24. Let them know you’re shopping for Cooper, and 20% of the proceeds go toward supporting Cooper classrooms and programs.  Offer code: GIVEBACK-HLVFF for online orders.

Cooper Chili Potluck LINK CORRECTION BELOW

One of Cooper Middle School’s well-loved traditions is the chili potluck lunch for our staff and teachers. Every year, our parent community generously donates a favorite chili, side dish, or dessert, and we invite our teachers and staff to come enjoy this wonderful lunch. This year, the potluck is on December 13, and we are excited to see what our many chili afficionados will come up with. Here’s our link to sign-up to contribute—and thank you so much in advance!

Cooper Theater - Performances This Weekend

The Cooper Middle School production ELSEWHERE runs through the weekend and is a perfect opportunity to take in some great theater and support our students. The hardworking cast and crew of ELSEWHERE has put tons of time and energy into this production, and they'd love to share the show with all of you.  You can purchase your tickets at the door OR in advance at this link.

Upcoming shows:

Friday at 7pm

Saturday at 2pm

Saturday at 7pm

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

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Kendra Scott and Cooper – November 22-24

Back by popular demand, the Kendra Scott-Cooper Middle School fundraiser is back! Get your holiday shopping started right by purchasing coveted items from Kendra Scott in Tysons Corner or online from November 22-24. Let them know you’re shopping for Cooper, and 20% of the proceeds go toward supporting Cooper classrooms and programs.  Offer code: GIVEBACK-HLVFF for online orders.

SCA Fall Food Drive - Nov 12- Dec 6 

This holiday season, help SCA collect donations for McLean SHARE. Help your student contribute canned goods for families in need. Donations will be collected during advisory from November 12 - December 6.

What's more, donations will earn class color points--the color team with the most donations wins. 

Cooper Book Fair – Parent Volunteers Needed

The annual Cooper Middle School book fair is around the corner! Every December, our library turns into bookstore, and students get a chance to shop for and purchase books for their own libraries and their teachers as well.

The fair is also a favorite opportunity for parents to volunteer. If you’re interested, please use this link to sign up—come help spread the love of reading!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44ACAA2EA6FE3-53074726-2024#/

Cooper Chili Potluck—Contributions Needed

One of Cooper Middle School’s well-loved traditions is the chili potluck lunch for our staff and teachers. Every year, our parent community generously donates a favorite chili, side dish, or dessert, and we invite our teachers and staff to come enjoy this wonderful lunch. This year, the potluck is on December 13, and we are excited to see what our many chili afficionados will come up with. Here’s our link to sign-up to contribute—and thank you so much in advance!

Family Support Resources from FCPS

The Family Resource Center offers a variety of free webinars to help children and families succeed.  Speakers are invited from academic fields and from within FCPS experts.  Check out the link for sign up and more details. https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-resource-center/free-webinars-and-family-events

Upcoming Sessions:

11/2:  Starting the Conversation about Drugs

12/6:  Stress Less, Enjoy More! Reducing Stress and Increasing Happiness

12/13:  Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation: Keeping Kids Safe Online

12/20:  Youth Mental Health First Aid for Families

Community News The Unruly Theatre Project – Auditions December 17

We are a professional teen improv group sponsored by the McLean Community Center, and we are holding auditions for the 2024-25 company on December 17. Auditions are open to all students in grades 8-11. Rehearsals are twice a week, with (paid!) performances throughout the year. 

Here’s a link to our website: https://mcleancenter.org/the-unruly-theatre-project/ 

Students can register to audition here: (the) Unruly Theatre Project Mid-Year Auditions Survey (surveymonkey.com)

Questions? Contact Cayla Hall: [email protected]

 

The Alden

The Alden will host auditions for their 2025 Youth Production on January 28 and 29, with call backs on January 30. They will cast actors ages 10-16 who live in the MCC tax district.  

Actors must register to audition. For all the details, visit the Alden website: https://mcleancenter.org/events/alden-2025-youth-production-stuart-little/ 

Here’s the link to the audition form.

 

The Arts of Great Falls -- Winter Youth Art Classes

The Arts of Great Falls is located in Great Falls Village Centre next to The Old Brogue and offers fine art classes after school and on weekends for children ages 8-18. For their winter schedule of classes, use this link to their website:  https://bit.ly/YouthClassesW25

Calendar at a Glance:

11/27-29  Thanksgiving-NO SCHOOL

12/4-13    Book Fair and PTO Pop Up Holiday Shop 

12/13       PTO Staff Appreciation Event – Potluck Chili Luncheon

12/23-1/3 Winter Break

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

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Cooper Book Fair – Parent Volunteers Needed

The annual Cooper Middle School book fair is around the corner! Every December, our library turns into bookstore, and students get a chance to shop for and purchase books for their own libraries and their teachers as well.

The fair is also a favorite opportunity for parents to volunteer. If you’re interested, please use this link to sign up—come help spread the love of reading!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44ACAA2EA6FE3-53074726-2024#/

Kendra Scott and Cooper – November 22-24

Back by popular demand, the Kendra Scott-Cooper Middle School fundraiser is back! Get your holiday shopping started right by purchasing coveted items from Kendra Scott in Tysons Corner or online from November 22-24. Let them know you’re shopping for Cooper, and 20% of the proceeds go toward supporting Cooper classrooms and programs.  Offer code: GIVEBACK-HLVFF for online orders.

SCA Fall Food Drive - Nov 12- Dec 6 

This holiday season, help SCA collect donations for McLean SHARE. Help your student contribute canned goods for families in need. Donations will be collected during advisory from November 12 - December 6.

What's more, donations will earn class color points--the color team with the most donations wins. 

Please Join the PTO!

Your membership is important! Our goal is to provide the most robust support possible for our Cooper classrooms, resources, support staff and teachers. YOUR MEMBERSHIP is how we can work together to create a vibrant school community for your children.

Your membership contributes to:

• Student social activities and community building
• Academic resources (e.g.: recent purchase: 24 microscopes to the Science Department)
• And more!

If you haven’t joined yet, please go to our website: https://Cooperpto.org and follow the links to sign up online.

School Directory

The directory is now available to all Cooper families via browser or the Membership Toolkit app.   To access via browser, visit https://cooperpto.membershiptoolkit.com/directory.

If you’d rather use the app, you can find it in your app store: Membership Toolkit OR here: https://cooperpto.membershiptoolkit.com.

Thank you to the families who have verified their directory information. Haven’t gotten to it yet? You can still confirm your information and update your preferences about what is visible to others—it’s a great way to connect with your children’s friends and Cooper families.  Need help with login or have other questions?  Contact [email protected]

Dues: $25/family ($26 online), plus a suggested $125 donation per student. Student Volunteer Opportunities

Churchill Road Elementary School International Night: November 15. 

8th grade volunteers needed to help with set-up and take-down on the day of the event. 

Sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAAAB28A4F5C34-52814874-churchill

Volunteer hours can be verified by Amy Tang, VP of Membership, as needed: [email protected]

Community News GIRLS WHO MATH

Our goal is to break down economic and social barriers and encourage more women to pursue careers in STEM.  

Our 2024-2025 school year tutoring program starts November 3 and continues through the first semester or until the end of the year, depending on the course.  

 Our tutors are highly qualified, including college students, TJHSST students, and certified teachers nationwide.

 Find more information about Girls Who Math here: https://girlswhomath.net or our Instagram (@_girlswhomath)

 

The Safe Community Coalition

Ned Johnson, best-selling co-author of The Self-Driven Child will discuss Calm Amid the Chaos: Being the Parent Teens Need in a Competitive, Distracted, Divisive World. 

November 20, 2024

7:00pm - 8:30pm

McLean Community Center

Adults $15/Students $10 pre-sale or $20 at the door. This program is appropriate for parents/caregivers and middle to high school students. Books will be on sale and a book signing will immediately follow the program.  You may register and purchase your tickets here.

 

The Unruly Theatre Project – Auditions December 17

We are a professional teen improv group sponsored by the McLean Community Center, and we are holding auditions for the 2024-25 company on December 17. Auditions are open to all students in grades 8-11. Rehearsals are twice a week, with (paid!) performances throughout the year. 

Here’s a link to our website: https://mcleancenter.org/the-unruly-theatre-project/ 

Students can register to audition here: (the) Unruly Theatre Project Mid-Year Auditions Survey (surveymonkey.com)

Questions? Contact Cayla Hall: [email protected]

 

The Alden

The Alden will host auditions for their 2025 Youth Production on January 28 and 29, with call backs on January 30. They will cast actors ages 10-16 who live in the MCC tax district.  

Actors must register to audition. For all the details, visit the Alden website: https://mcleancenter.org/events/alden-2025-youth-production-stuart-little/ 

Here’s the link to the audition form.

 

The Arts of Great Falls -- Winter Youth Art Classes

The Arts of Great Falls is located in Great Falls Village Centre next to The Old Brogue and offers fine art classes after school and on weekends for children ages 8-18. For their winter schedule of classes, use the QR code or this link to their website:  https://bit.ly/YouthClassesW25

Calendar at a Glance:

11/27-29  Thanksgiving-NO SCHOOL

12/4-13    Book Fair and PTO Pop Up Holiday Shop 

12/13       PTO Staff Appreciation Event – Potluck Chili Luncheon

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

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Veterans Day Military Family Coffee

A special Veterans Day thank you to our military families who are such a vital part of our community. We were glad to get to spend time together honoring our veterans and all our families; we are grateful today and every day for your service.

Kendra Scott and Cooper – November 23

Back by popular demand, the Kendra Scott-Cooper Middle School fundraiser is back! Get your holiday shopping started right by purchasing coveted items from Kendra Scott on November 23. Let them know you’re shopping for Cooper, and we get a portion of the proceeds to go toward supporting Cooper classrooms and programs. Stay tuned – more information to come!

Please Join the PTO!

Your membership is important! Our goal is to provide the most robust support possible for our Cooper classrooms, resources, support staff and teachers. YOUR MEMBERSHIP is how we can work together to create a vibrant school community for your children.

Your membership contributes to:

• Student social activities and community building
• Academic resources (e.g.: recent purchase: 24 microscopes to the Science Department)
• And more!

If you haven’t joined yet, please go to our website: https://Cooperpto.org and follow the links to sign up online.

School Directory

The directory is now available to all Cooper families via browser or the Membership Toolkit app.   To access via browser, visit https://cooperpto.membershiptoolkit.com/directory.

If you’d rather use the app, you can find it in your app store: Membership Toolkit OR here: https://cooperpto.membershiptoolkit.com.

Thank you to the families who have verified their directory information. Haven’t gotten to it yet? You can still confirm your information and update your preferences about what is visible to others—it’s a great way to connect with your children’s friends and Cooper families.  Need help with login or have other questions?  Contact [email protected]

Dues: $25/family ($26 online), plus a suggested $125 donation per student. Student Volunteer Opportunities

Churchill Road Elementary School International Night: November 15. 

8th grade volunteers needed to help with set-up and take-down on the day of the event. 

Sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAAAB28A4F5C34-52814874-churchill

Volunteer hours can be verified by Amy Tang, VP of Membership, as needed: [email protected]

Community News GIRLS WHO MATH

Our goal is to break down economic and social barriers and encourage more women to pursue careers in STEM.  

Our 2024-2025 school year tutoring program starts November 3 and continues through the first semester or until the end of the year, depending on the course.  

 Our tutors are highly qualified, including college students, TJHSST students, and certified teachers nationwide.

 Find more information about Girls Who Math here: https://girlswhomath.net or our Instagram (@_girlswhomath)

 

The Safe Community Coalition

Ned Johnson, best-selling co-author of The Self-Driven Child will discuss Calm Amid the Chaos: Being the Parent Teens Need in a Competitive, Distracted, Divisive World. 

November 20, 2024

7:00pm - 8:30pm

McLean Community Center

Adults $15/Students $10 pre-sale or $20 at the door. This program is appropriate for parents/caregivers and middle to high school students. Books will be on sale and a book signing will immediately follow the program.  You may register and purchase your tickets here.

 

The Alden

The Alden will host auditions for their 2025 Youth Production on January 28 and 29, with call backs on January 30. They will cast actors ages 10-16 who live in the MCC tax district.  

Actors must register to audition. For all the details, visit the Alden website: https://mcleancenter.org/events/alden-2025-youth-production-stuart-little/ 

Here’s the link to the audition form.

Calendar at a Glance:

11/27-29  Thanksgiving-NO SCHOOL

12/4-13    Book Fair and PTO Pop Up Holiday Shop 

12/13       PTO Staff Appreciation Event – Potluck Chili Luncheon

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

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Diwali: October 31 – November 1

For those celebrating Diwali, we wish you a holiday full of peace, light, and happiness.

Student Fundraising Campaign - Hurricane Helene

• Donation to the Asheville Humane Society: your donation will be made through MySchoolBucks, once the fundraiser is closed, we will contribute all funds to the Asheville Humane Society.
• Donation to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina :your donation will be made through MySchoolBucks, once the fundraiser is closed, we will contribute all funds to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.

Please contact our SCA sponsors, Ms. Harris ([email protected]) or Ms. Garrett ([email protected]) with any questions. 

Veteran’s Day Military Family Coffee

Next week, we’re proud to honor our military and military-connected families with a Veterans Day family appreciation coffee in our cafeteria, immediately following a school-wide Veterans Day assembly.

•  Location: Cooper MS Cafeteria
• Veterans' Day Assembly: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
• Military-Connected Family Appreciation Coffee: 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

We look forward to celebrating and connecting with our military families on this special day. Thank you for your service and dedication.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP by November 6th to help us prepare.

Please Join the PTO!

Your membership is important! Our goal is to provide the most robust support possible for our Cooper classrooms, resources, support staff and teachers. YOUR MEMBERSHIP is how we can work together to create a vibrant school community for your children.

Your membership contributes to:

• Student social activities and community building
• Academic resources (we just contributed 24 microscopes to the Science Department)
• And more!

If you haven’t joined yet, please go to our website: https://Cooperpto.org and follow the links to sign up online.

Dues: $25/family ($26 online), plus a suggested $125 donation per student.

School Directory

The directory is now available to all Cooper families via browser or the Membership Toolkit app.   To access via browser, visit https://cooperpto.membershiptoolkit.com/directory.

If you’d rather use the app, you can find it in your app store: Membership Toolkit OR here: https://cooperpto.membershiptoolkit.com.

Thank you to the families who have verified their directory information. Haven’t gotten to it yet? You can still confirm your information and update your preferences about what is visible to others—it’s a great way to connect with your children’s friends and Cooper families.  Need help with login or have other questions?  Contact [email protected] 

Community News GIRLS WHO MATH

Our goal is to break down economic and social barriers and encourage more women to pursue careers in STEM.  

Our 2024-2025 school year tutoring program starts November 3 and continues through the first semester or until the end of the year, depending on the course.  

 Our tutors are highly qualified, including college students, TJHSST students, and certified teachers nationwide.

 Find more information about Girls Who Math here: https://girlswhomath.net or our Instagram (@_girlswhomath)

 

Travel Baseball Tryouts – November 1 and 2 at 3pm

The Great Falls Colts 13U travel baseball team is holding tryouts on Friday Nov. 1 & Saturday Nov. 2 at 3pm on Nike Field 5. The Colts program provides real playing time, dedicated positions and strong competition. If you cannot make Nov. 1 or 2nd, don't hesitate to get in touch with Mark Dalton, [email protected] to schedule a private tryout.

 

The Safe Community Coalition

Ned Johnson, best-selling co-author of The Self-Driven Child will discuss Calm Amid the Chaos: Being the Parent Teens Need in a Competitive, Distracted, Divisive World. 

November 20, 2024

7:00pm - 8:30pm

McLean Community Center

Adults $15/Students $10 pre-sale or $20 at the door. This program is appropriate for parents/caregivers and middle to high school students. Books will be on sale and a book signing will immediately follow the program.  You may register and purchase your tickets here.

 

The Alden

The Alden will host auditions for their 2025 Youth Production on January 28 and 29, with call backs on January 30. They will cast actors ages 10-16 who live in the MCC tax district.  

Actors must register to audition. For all the details, visit the Alden website: https://mcleancenter.org/events/alden-2025-youth-production-stuart-little/ 

Here’s the link to the audition form.

Calendar at a Glance:

October 31     EARLY RELEASE (END Q1)

November 1   NO SCHOOL

November 4   NO SCHOOL

November 5   NO SCHOOL

November 27-29  Thanksgiving-NO SCHOOL

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

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

School Directory

The directory is now available to all Cooper families via browser or the Membership Toolkit app.   To access via browser, visit https://cooperpto.membershiptoolkit.com/directory.

If you’d rather use the app, you can find it in your app store: Membership Toolkit OR here: https://cooperpto.membershiptoolkit.com.

Thank you to the families who have verified their directory information. Haven’t gotten to it yet? You can still confirm your information and update your preferences about what is visible to others—it’s a great way to connect with your children’s friends and Cooper families.  Need help with login or have other questions, please feel free to email [email protected].

Please Join the PTO!

Your membership is important! Our goal is to provide the most robust support possible for our Cooper classrooms, resources, support staff and teachers. YOUR MEMBERSHIP is how we can work together to create a vibrant school community for your children.

If you haven’t joined yet, please go to our website: https://Cooperpto.org and follow the links to sign up online.

Dues: $25/family ($26 online), plus a suggested $125 donation per student.

Student Fundraising Campaign - Hurricane Helene

• Donation to the Asheville Humane Society: your donation will be made through MySchoolBucks, once the fundraiser is closed, we will contribute all funds to the Asheville Humane Society.
• Donation to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina :your donation will be made through MySchoolBucks, once the fundraiser is closed, we will contribute all funds to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.

Please contact our SCA sponsors, Ms. Harris ([email protected]) or Ms. Garrett ([email protected]) with any questions. 

Spirit Week Student Volunteer Opportunity

Great Falls Elementary School Fall Festival Saturday October 26th

We are looking for middle school volunteers to run some of the game and activity stations. Use this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4BA5A729AAFC1-51993256-gfes#/

Community News   The Safe Community Coalition

Ned Johnson, best-selling co-author of The Self-Driven Child will discuss Calm Amid the Chaos: Being the Parent Teens Need in a Competitive, Distracted, Divisive World. 

November 20, 2024

7:00pm - 8:30pm

McLean Community Center

Adults $15/Students $10 pre-sale or $20 at the door. This program is appropriate for parents/caregivers and middle to high school students. Books will be on sale and a book signing will immediately follow the program.  You may register and purchase your tickets here.

The Alden

The Alden will host auditions for their 2025 Youth Production on January 28 and 29, with call backs on January 30. They will cast actors ages 10-16 who live in the MCC tax district.  

Actors must register to audition. For all the details, visit the Alden website: https://mcleancenter.org/events/alden-2025-youth-production-stuart-little/ 

Here’s the link to the audition form.

Calendar at a Glance:

October 31     EARLY RELEASE (END Q1)

November 1   NO SCHOOL

November 4   NO SCHOOL

November 5   NO SCHOOL

November 27-29  Thanksgiving-NO SCHOOL

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

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

School Directory

The directory is now available to all Cooper families via browser or the Membership Toolkit app.   To access via browser, visit https://cooperpto.membershiptoolkit.com/directory.

If you’d rather use the app, you can find it in your app store: Membership Toolkit OR here: https://cooperpto.membershiptoolkit.com.

Thank you to the families who have verified their directory information. Haven’t gotten to it yet? You can still confirm your information and update your preferences about what is visible to others—it’s a great way to connect with your children’s friends and Cooper families.  Need help with login or have other questions, please feel free to email [email protected].

Please Join the PTO!

Your membership is important! Our goal is to provide the most robust support possible for our Cooper classrooms, resources, support staff and teachers. YOUR MEMBERSHIP is how we can work together to create a vibrant school community for your children.

If you haven’t joined yet, please go to our website: https://Cooperpto.org and follow the links to sign up online.

Dues: $25/family ($26 online), plus a suggested $125 donation per student.

Spirit Week Cooper SpiritWear

We *think* we’re caught up on our orders, but please let us know if you are still waiting for items. We will have a pop-up shop during the holiday season—that will be at the Cooper Book Fair. In the meantime, you can order online. Go to our website and follow the links: https://cooperpto.org

Student Volunteer Opportunity

Great Falls Elementary School Fall Festival Saturday October 26th

We are looking for middle school volunteers to run some of the game and activity stations. Use this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4BA5A729AAFC1-51993256-gfes#/

Community News Calendar at a Glance:

October 31     EARLY RELEASE (END Q1)

November 1   NO SCHOOL

November 4   NO SCHOOL

November 5   NO SCHOOL

November 27-29  Thanksgiving-NO SCHOOL

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

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School Directory

The Cooper PTO is working with the AtoZ app to prepare your school directory. To complete it, all families must verify and update their information. What this means is that you will be receiving (or may have already received) an email from [email protected] OR [email protected] with instructions and links to update your information. The best way to get the most out of this terrific resource is to have all families verify and update their information.    

Please note:  AtoZ (MembershipToolkit) is the same app that many other schools in our pyramid use.  If you already have a login at a different school – you may use that to login here and then add Cooper to your organization list.  Settings made for last year’s directory at Cooper should have been maintained but should be reconfirmed. 

 If you prefer to bypass the email, you may go to  https://cooperpto.membershiptoolkit.com  to get started.  Apologies to the few families who were on top of things and already logged in – you will have to do it again now that the system has been setup for the new school year.

 Questions: Please feel free to email [email protected].

Please Join the PTO!

Your membership is important! Our goal is to provide the most robust support possible for our Cooper classrooms, resources, support staff and teachers. YOUR MEMBERSHIP is how we can work together to create a vibrant school community for your children.

Let’s make this a banner year for the Cooper PTO—we’re hoping to sign another 100 families. If you haven’t joined yet, please go to our website: https://Cooperpto.org and follow the links to sign up online.

Dues: $25/family ($26 online), plus a suggested $125 donation per student.

Panera Fundraiser: October 16 Dine Out

Wednesday, October 16 is our next dine-out fundraiser for the Cooper PTO—and it’s at Panera. Dinner’s handled, the kids always like it, and it’s a win-win because Cooper gets 25% of the total sales. When you check out, make sure you mention the promo code FUND4U (or enter it into your online order).

When: October 16, 2024 from 4pm – 8pm

Where: Panera | 8365 Leesburg Pike | Vienna, VA

Cooper SpiritWear

We *think* we’re caught up on our orders, but please let us know if you are still waiting for items. We will have a pop-up shop during the holiday season—that will be at the Cooper Book Fair. In the meantime, you can order online. Go to our website and follow the links: https://cooperpto.org

Community News

YOUTH RUGBY HAS STARTED!

4-10: Boys & Girls NON-CONTACT/NO RISK

10-18: Contact Tackle, Boys & Girls

See website for location & times

www.rugbyVA.com

Calendar at a Glance:

October 11       Yom Kippur (Begins sundown)

October 14       NO SCHOOL

October 31       EARLY RELEASE (END Q1)

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

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

School Directory

The Cooper PTO is working with the AtoZ app to prepare your school directory. To complete it, all families must verify and update their information. What this means is that you will be receiving (or may have already received) an email from [email protected] OR [email protected] with instructions and links to update your information. The best way to get the most out of this terrific resource is to have all families verify and update their information.    

Please note:  AtoZ (MembershipToolkit) is the same app that many other schools in our pyramid use.  If you already have a login at a different school – you may use that to login here and then add Cooper to your organization list.  Settings made for last year’s directory at Cooper should have been maintained but should be reconfirmed. 

 If you prefer to bypass the email, you may go to  https://cooperpto.membershiptoolkit.com  to get started.  Apologies to the few families who were on top of things and already logged in – you will have to do it again now that the system has been setup for the new school year.

 Questions: Please feel free to email [email protected].

Understanding the Adolescent Brain – October 9

Join us for our next general membership meeting on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the cafeteria.

Our topic: trying to figure out how to understand what’s going on inside the minds of our rapidly changing children! Cooper Middle School counselor Michele Saint Germain will hold an interactive, informative session – shining a light on the inner workings of your child’s social, academic, physical and emotional development. She’ll examine the many contradictions that appear in this growth stage and suggest ways to cope with and process our own shifting role as parents.

Please Join the PTO!

Your membership is important! Our goal is to provide the most robust support possible for our Cooper classrooms, resources, support staff and teachers. YOUR MEMBERSHIP is how we can work together to create a vibrant school community for your children.

Let’s make this a banner year for the Cooper PTO—we’re hoping to sign another 100 families. If you haven’t joined yet, please go to our website: https://Cooperpto.org and follow the links to sign up online.

Dues: $25/family ($26 online), plus a suggested $125 donation per student.

Panera Fundraiser: October 16 Dine Out

Wednesday, October 16 is our next dine-out fundraiser for the Cooper PTO—and it’s at Panera. Dinner’s handled, the kids always like it, and it’s a win-win because Cooper gets 25% of the total sales. When you check out, make sure you mention the promo code FUND4U (or enter it into your online order).

When: October 16, 2024 from 4pm – 8pm

Where: Panera | 8365 Leesburg Pike | Vienna, VA

Parent Volunteers Needed

Vision Screening: the annual FCPS vision screening event at Cooper runs this year on October 7 and October 8. We need parent volunteers to guide students in and out of those screening sessions—which are held in the gym. It’s a fun way to see your child for a few brief moments and help the school make things move smoothly.

Please use this SignUp Genius to sign up for as many slots as you are able.

Picture Day: Come help the students get their pictures taken! They get photographed during their PE classes, so you can sign up for a time when you might even get a glimpse of your child. If they have PR on odd days, they’ll be on October 10th, and October 11 for even day PE students.

Use this SignUp Genius to sign up for one or more slots to help make the day run smoothly, and thanks in advance for your help!

Cooper SpiritWear

We *think* we’re caught up on our orders, but please let us know if you are still waiting for items. We will have a pop-up shop during the holiday season—that will be at the Cooper Book Fair. In the meantime, you can order online. Go to our website and follow the links: https://cooperpto.org

Student Volunteer Opportunities

St. Francis Episcopal Church of Great Falls: Friday, October 4, from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. This is a community-wide event to package meals to support Rise Against Hunger’s Pathways to End Hunger.  Individuals and families are encouraged to join us to assemble more than 15,000 meals.  Volunteers should be at least 12-years old.  Students can earn verified community service hours.

Location:  St. Francis Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066

Sign up to volunteer here -  http://Tinyurl.com/RAHGF2024

Contact Annette Bellino at [email protected] with any questions.

Learn more about Rise Against Hunger here – Rise Against Hunger

Community News

Langley High School Youth Football Night 2024

Cheer on the Langley Varsity Football Team and be part of the fun. Arrive by 6PM to run on the field with the team. There will be free admission to all youth who wear their football jersey. Don’t miss out on the t-shirt giveaway, door prizes, and concessions. All kids must be accompanied by an adult.

 When:  October 4, 2024

                6:00PM – Pre-Game Fun

                6:45PM – Varsity Warm-Ups

                7:00PM – Varsity Game

Langley High School Varsity Boys Volleyball Youth Night

Come check out the Langley Varsity Boys’ Volleyball Team. It will be a fun night of volleyball, prizes, and t-shirt giveaways. Free admission to all youth who wear a jersey. Concessions will be available during the game.

When:    October 8th in the Langley Main Gym

                7:15PM – Varsity Game against Marshall HS

YOUTH RUGBY HAS STARTED!

4-10: Boys & Girls NON-CONTACT/NO RISK

10-18: Contact Tackle, Boys & Girls

See website for location & times

www.rugbyVA.com

Calendar at a Glance:

October 7- 8      Vision testing

October 9         PTO GMM  7pm: CMS Counselor Michele Saint Germain – Understanding the Adolescent Brain

October 10 - 11 Student Picture Day

October 11       Yom Kippur (Begins sundown)

October 14       NO SCHOOL

October 31       EARLY RELEASE (END Q1)

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