Greetings Cooper Academy Families and Staff,
We're excited to announce that the online link to order school yearbooks through Strawbridge Studios is now activated. Order your yearbook prior to January 31, 2024 to get the discounted rate price of $25.00. Our yearbook will provide a keepsake that will be treasured for a lifetime! The yearbooks are filled with color pictures, durable, high-quality, and will provide students with memories from their childhood. Students will have the opportunity at the end of the school year to autograph and write messages in their friends’ yearbooks on the blank pages. The yearbook orders are scheduled to arrive in May 2024.
Here is a direct link to the ordering site:
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB29435
Cooper Academy students and staff hosted their very own Cultural Celebration & Food Festival full of music, food, and lots of fun!
To prepare, students met with elementary students from other countries via video calls, learned traditional songs and dances from other countries, learned other languages, and prepared foods from other countries to sample.
Administrators and staff extend a huge round of applause to the families who supported the event in many ways!🌎
#CooperAcademy
On December 15, 2023 Cooper Academy students and staff hosted a Cultural Celebration & Food Festival for our school community. At Cooper Academy, we value the integration of global learning and experiences in our classrooms for all students. We appreciate all that our international educators are teaching our students to open their eyes to all the possibilities outside of our town, our state and our country. This year, our students have met with elementary students from other countries with video classroom capabilities, learned traditional songs and dances from other countries, learned other languages, and prepared foods from other countries to sample. These experiences are extremely valuable for our students as they continue to grow and develop. Thank you to all our parents and families who have willingly given their time supporting our students with these learning experiences, and who have raised such wonderful children!
Congratulations to our School Nutrition Team for earning a 100% on their quarterly Health & Sanitation Inspection! We appreciate the hard work and dedication this team demonstrates each day preparing delicious meals for our students!
Thank you to the Woman's Club of Clayton who stopped by our school this morning to make a special delivery. The custom made holiday wreath incorporated a welcome message, school supplies, Cooper Rockets, and children's books.
Christmas Break is just a couple of days away!🎄🎁
For students following the traditional school calendar, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 is an early release day. Then students will be out of school from Thursday, December 21, 2023 - Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Students return to school on Wednesday, January 2, 2024.
Please refer to the attached flyer if interested in signing up to attend free language classes sponsored by JCPS. Contact Linsey Martinez at linseymartinez@johnston.k12.nc.us or (919) 934-1017 ext. 4068 if you have any questions.
Good evening Cooper Academy families. This is a reminder about some upcoming events. Our PTA sponsored School Spirit Night at McDonald’s is Thursday, December 14th from 5:00-8:00 pm.
We have our Cultural Celebration & Food Festival scheduled on Friday, December 15th at 12:30 pm. Students in our dual-language classrooms and classrooms taught by our international teachers will share multi-cultural performances in the gym from 12:30 to 1:45 pm. Families are invited and encouraged to bring in food samples from their cultures or countries to share with our school community at the Food Festival in the cafeteria from 1:45-3:00 pm.
Holiday Spirit Week is next week!
Mon, Dec. 18th - Buddy Day “Dress up as an Elf”
Tues, Dec. 19th - Candy Cane Day “Wear red & white”
Wed, Dec. 20th - ‘Twas the Night Before Winter Break
“Pajama and Holiday Headwear/Sock Day”
Early Dismissal at 1:55 pm on December 20th.
Thank you for your support!
What a fantastic performance by our chorus students tonight! They performed “Cold Snap” by John Jacobson in front of a packed audience. We also enjoyed the terrific student artwork displayed in the Art Gallery this evening. Thank you to all our families for supporting our fine arts programs!
Good evening Cooper Academy families. This is a reminder about some upcoming events. Make sure to stop by the school on Thursday, December 7th for our Holiday Chorus Performance and Art Exhibit. Mrs. Silber, our art teacher, will be coordinating seasonal craft activities for students in the cafeteria from 5:15-6:15 pm on this night. The Chorus Performance is scheduled to start at 6:30 pm and the Art Exhibit will be displayed in the gym.
Second Quarter Progress Reports will be sent home with students on Thursday, December 7th.
Mark your calendars now for our PTA sponsored School Spirit Night at McDonald’s on Thursday, December 14th from 5:00-8:00 pm.
We have our Cultural Celebration & Food Festival scheduled on Friday, December 15th at 12:30 pm. Students in our dual-language classrooms and classrooms taught by our international teachers will share multi-cultural performances in the gym from 12:30 to 1:45 pm. Families are invited and encouraged to bring in food samples from their cultures or countries to share with our school community at the Food Festival in the cafeteria from 2:00-3:30 pm.
Thank you for your support!
Our Cooper Chorus Stars shined bright tonight at the Town of Clayton Tree Lighting! It was terrific to see all our Cooper Academy families and staff supporting these rising stars! A huge thank you to Mrs. Bogardus, our choral director!
Mark your calendars now to enjoy our Cooper Chorus Holiday Performances!
We hope you all have a terrific Thanksgiving Holiday! We're extremely thankful for the supportive parents, families, and community members we have at Cooper Academy. THANK YOU for all you do to support our students and teachers!
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all JCPS campuses will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Friday, Nov. 24. 🦃
Your voice matters!
JCPS is partnering with Research Triangle Institute to help create our new strategic plan and we need YOUR INPUT to shape our vision for schools, students, and families!
Today is the last day to make your voice heard! Complete the community questionnaire here: https://bit.ly/3Qr6Z46
Cooper Academy Families,
JCPS Transportation Department just shared information about bus #657 being late for our student dismissal this afternoon (Nov. 15th). According to the information we've been provided, we do not expect Bus #657 to arrive on our campus for dismissal until 5:00 pm or after. We are sharing this information with our families as soon as possible so you can arrange alternate transportation for your students if possible. We apologize for this inconvenience. Please contact your child's teacher to change their afternoon transportation to carpool if needed. Thank you.
Our yearbooks for the 2023-2024 school year are now available for sale! Order yours now (before the Jan. 31st deadline) to receive the discounted sales price of $25.
Order online at www.strawbridge.net
The school code for Cooper Academy is YB29435
Aliyah Hemans is the next November Character Education Award recipient! A fifth grader at Cooper Academy, she was recognized for the character trait of Responsibility - Being accountable for your own actions.
Aliyah leads by example by consistently coming to class prepared, completing all of her assignments, staying on task, and serving as a mentor to students who are struggling with classwork. She consistently demonstrates responsibility in and outside of the classroom!
Way to go Aliyah!🎉
#CharacterEducation
Good evening Cooper Academy families. Just a reminder that we have a school spirit night at Culver’s on Wednesday, November 15th from 5:00-8:00 pm. Culver’s is donating a percentage of all sales back to our school on this night. Please bring the flyers with you.
Our make-up picture day for newly enrolled students and for students wanting a retake will be Thursday, November 16th.
The PTA is hosting an Art Open House, Crafts for First Responders, Movie Night and PTA Meeting on Thursday, November 16th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Pizza and popcorn will be provided by the PTA on this night. Information flyers will be sent home with students next week. Please RSVP for this event using the QR code on the flyer.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScoqy82Iokyyj.../viewform
The PTA hosts a Thanksgiving Lunch for our teachers and staff each year. Please help support this event by signing up to bring a dish to share on Tuesday, November 21st.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4CAFAB2BA2FF2-45866727-teacher#/
Thank you for your support!
JCPS wants to thank all Johnston County veterans who have served in the US Armed Forces! We are forever grateful to you for your unwavering commitment and dedication to the United States. Thank you!🇺🇸
