02/02: Beginning of Third Quarter 02/02:High School Counselors Visiting Rising 9th Graders During PE Classes 02/02: Report Cards Mailed Home 02/03: Langley Pyramid Choir Concert 02/04-02/05: All District Band Festival 02/05: 8th Grade Assembly 02/08-02/12:Color Week/Spirit Week 02/10: Transition Curriculum Coffee for Rising 7th Grade Parents @ 9:30 am at Cooper 02/11: Transition Curriculum Meeting for Rising 7th Grade Parents @ 7:00 pm at Cooper 02/12-02/13: All District Chorus Festival 02/15: Holiday 02/16: PTA Meeting @ 9:30 am in Rm. 130 02/18: Elective Fair @ 7:00 pm 02/23: Rising 8th Grade Parents Curriculum Coffee @ 9:30 am at Cooper 02/23: Orchestra Concert @ 7:00 02/25: Band Pyramid Concert at 7:00 @ LHS 03/02: English 8 Writing SOL Test-Multiple Choice 03/03: English 8 Writing SOL Test- Short Paper 03/04: English 8 Writing SOL Makeup 03/04: Rising 9th Grade Parent Coffee with LHS Principal @ 9:30 am at Cooper 03/05: Interims Mailed 03/8-03/12: Book Drive 03/08: 7th Grade Assembly 03/12: Skate Night @ Skatequest in Reston, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm 03/16: PTA Meeting @ 9:30 am in Rm. 130 03/18: International Festival from 6:30-8:30 pm @ CMS 04/22: School Based Career Day for 7th Graders and Middle School Forum for 8th Graders
The Cooper Middle School mission focuses on the nurturing and preparation of our students, helping them to function in the 21st century as informed, productive, and responsible citizens.
Thanks to all the parents, students, and staff who bought ads and shout-outs in the Holiday edition of the Hawkeye. Our advanced journalists were able to throw a fabulous party for the kindergarteners at Pine Spring Elementary, complete with: decorations, crafts, refreshments, and gifts for 100 children. Kudos to our advanced journalists who were terrific hosts and role models for the kindergarteners. You all should be VERY proud.
Important Information
Cooper's code is 5267.
Yearbooks: YEARBOOK SALES END ON FEBRUARY 15th! Do NOT forget to order your student a book. There are less than 100 books left. After February, it will be too late to order a book. If you ordered your book before December, then your name will appear on the list posted below. If you have not purchased a book, click on the Yearbook Icon above and use the code 5267.
To see if you have already purchased a yearbook please review the attached pdf.
Color Week is February 8-12:
Monday
Cooper Day: Wear blue and white!
Tuesday
Pattern Day
Wednesday
Tie-Dye Day
Thursday
"Go Green": Wear as much green as possible!
Friday
Cupid Day: Wear red, white and pink to celebrate Valentine's Day!
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: Cooper's International Festival Night will be held on March 18th, 2010 from 6:30-8:30 pm. This highly attended event is back by popular demand, so save the date. We en-courage all families to attend, as we cele-brate the variety of ethnic backgrounds with a delicious dinner and festivities. For infor-mation contact Pierangela Sponseller at Ppafundi@yahoo.com
PTA Fundraiser: Each year, the PTA raises money for purchases that improve your child's educational experience during their time at Cooper. Last year, through the generous donation of our parents, the PTA was able to buy a new media center for the library. This year we want to install 10 new SMART Boards for the staff and students. SMART Boards are interactive whiteboards that are linked to the teachers' computers. A SMART Board enables students to manipulate the information displayed on the whiteboard, enhancing student participation and engagement with the subject matter, regardless of the grade level or subject.The cost for 10 SMART Boards totals $25,000 ($2,500 per SMART Board). If each family could contribute $70, we will be able to cover the costs of these wonderful learning tools. We hope each family will participate in this worthwhile goal. Fundraising Form
FCPS Adopts New Grading Scale for 2009-2010: A pdf copy of the FCPS new grading scale can be found under Guidance.
Cooper is Recognized by the State: Cooper Middle School has earned the 2009 Governor's Award for Educational Excellence, along with 30 other Fairfax County Public Schools and 45 other schools have also been recognized by the state Board of Education for 2009 Board of Education (BOE) Excellence Awards.
KIT Information: The FCPS Keep in Touch (KIT) has a new feature. Now you can subscribe to receive specific topics you request. You may also subscribe to receive community outreach messages from the school division and up to five schools. This service is in addition to the KIT messages you may already be receiving.
For more information please visit the KIT website by clicking the link or the the KIT icon to the right.
Stay Informed:Parents do you want to stay informed? Here are the links to directions on registering for Keep in Touch, and Parent View (pdf)
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