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.

Important Information

SCA FOOD DRIVE:  11/16-11/21: Please bring donated items to your Block 1 teacher during the week of November 16-November 21.  SHARE, Inc. is requesting Cooper Middle School to collect the following items in addition to any canned food:  diapers, baby wipes, paper towels, napkins, cleaners (like AJAX) and liquid cleaners (like 409).  Block 1 classes with 100% participation will receive a donut party compliment of the SCA!    “IF YOU CARE, PLEASE SHARE.”

Cooper's code is 5267.

Yearbooks:
Almost half of the Cooper students have ordered their yearbook, are you in that half? If not, you better hurry! Yearbooks will sell out! Sales stop in December, so get your yearbook now!

Extra, Extra, Read All About It:
Send your student a “shout-out” in the special holiday edition of the Hawkeye and help a good cause! The advance journalism students are trying to raise money to throw a holiday party for the kindergartener’s at our sister school Pine Spring. You can help by purchasing a shout-out, a business ad, or donating a new toy. Click here for more information and the order forms. Forms are due November 16th! Please help us Spread the Spirit!

Desperately Seeking Coaches!!
Odyssey of the mind is looking for a coach or coaches to guide students as they begin their quest to be the best of the best. 
Odyssey of the Mind consists of building contraptions, painting props, writing scripts, making decisions, taking risks, and having fun….all without parental involvement!  The emphasis on OM is the process not the product :)
Students work approximately 1 1/2 hours per week in teams of 5-7 members to solve problems and evaluate ideas.  Teams will presents and perform their solutions to the 2010 problems at the regional meet in March.  Each team will select one problem to address.  To see this year’s list of problems please see the attached PDF file
Please consider volunteering as a coach, without coaches our children will not be able to participate in this wonderful and enriching experience.  Please contact Debbie Bulford at debra.bulford@fcps.edu if you are able to coach.
Thanks for your patience and help on this.  I really appreciate it. 

Do you want your child to be in the yearbook? Here is your chance!
We are looking for pictures of any summer, weekend, sports, or social activities of your child outside of school. Candids are preferred, but any picture has a shot of making the yearbook! Pictures should be in .jpeg format and emailed to cooperyearbook@gmail.com. Please include your student’s first and last name, grade, what is going on in the picture, and the name of any other Cooper student in the photo. Thank you!

2009-2010 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)