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Greetings Cooper Academy families, A huge thank you to our parents who attended our field trips and the Summer Camp Musical performed by our chorus students this week! Everyone had a terrific time! Let’s all celebrate our wonderful teachers at Cooper Academy this upcoming week (May 5th-9th) for National Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you for your support! Monday, May 5th Shower our teachers with flowers from our students Tuesday, May 6th Help teachers restock their classrooms by sending in school supplies Wednesday, May 7th Snack cart day; please send in special treats for our teachers Thursday, May 8th Send in or email thank you messages to our teachers Friday, May 9th PTA is providing boxed lunches for our teachers Students are busy this month completing their end-of-year assessments. Students in grades K-2 are completing their end-of-year mClass reading assessment and the NCDPI Summative Math Assessment. Students in grades 3-5 have their required NC End-of-Grade Testing schedule as follows: Friday, May 9th Grades 3-5 Reading End-of-Grade Test Monday, May 12th Math Review Day Tuesday, May 13th Grades 3-5 Math End-of-Grade Test Wednesday, May 14th Grades 3-5 Reading Remediation *for all students who did not meet the end-of-year benchmark 5th Grade Science Review Thursday, May 15th 3rd Grade Read to Achieve Test (for select students) 5th Grade Science End-of-Grade Test Grades 3-5 Math Remediation (for select students) *for all students who did not meet the end-of-year benchmark Friday, May 16th Grades 3-5 Math End-of-Grade Re-Testing (for select students) Monday, May 19th Grades 4-5 Reading End-of-Grade Re-Testing (for select students) Tuesday, May 20th End-of-Grade Make-up Testing (if needed) Wednesday, May 21st End-of-Grade Make-up Testing (if needed) Just as a reminder some other end-of-year events include: Friday, May 16th Kindergarten Graduation 11:30-12:30 Monday, May 19th Kindergarten Field Day 9:15-11:00 1st Grade Field Day 11:30-1:15 2nd Grade Field Day 1:30-3:15 Tuesday, May 20th 3rd Grade Field Day 9:15-11:00 4th Grade Field Day 11:30-1:15 5th Grade Field Day 1:30-2:30 5th Grade Class Picnic 2:30-3:30 Wednesday, May 21st 5th Grade Graduation 11:30-12:30 Cooper’s Got Talent! (student talent show) 6:30-7:30 Thursday, May 22nd Last Day of School; Early Dismissal at 1:55pm; Report Cards Thank you for your support! Have a great evening!

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Cooper Academy Families! This is Mr. Stoke, Principal of Cooper Academy with some information and reminders about upcoming events. First, a huge thank you to our community volunteers for engaging with our students last week for the Career Exploration Event and our Earth Day planting in the gardens in our courtyard. Congratulations to Mrs. Hemans! She was recognized as a Semi-Finalist at the 2025 JCPS Flame for Learning / Teacher of the Year recognition ceremony! Our school yearbooks have arrived! We’ve passed out the pre-orders and we still have some yearbooks available for sale in the main office for $35 each. Get yours now before we sell out! The BeanStack Reading Challenge ends on Friday, May 2nd. Let's continue to encourage our students to dive into books and rack up those reading minutes. Download the BeanStack app to support your child with recording their minutes read! The 5th grade field trip to the Don Lee Center is coming up on April 29th. We are scheduled to depart on the charter buses at 7:30am and return at 6:45pm. Students and staff who are attending the field trip should arrive at school at 7:00am. The make-up 4th grade field trip to the NC Symphony and NC Science Museum is scheduled for April 29th. Cooper’s Got Talent! (annual student talent show) is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21st at 6:30pm on stage in the gym. Participants who submitted parent permission forms will need to attend the “Show Us” date on April 30th from 4:15-5:30pm and the “Rehearsal” date on May 7th from 4:15-5:45pm. Students will be performing our Spring Musical on Thursday, May 1st at 6:30pm. Thank you Mr. Honicker for preparing our students for this special performance! Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up soon on May 5th-9th. Thank you for helping us show how much we appreciate our dedicated educators at Cooper Academy! Kindergarten registration is open for the 2025-2026 school year. Please visit the JCPS Enrollment page to complete the registration process. Thank you for your support!

Johnston County Public Schools hosted its 31st annual Flame For Learning Awards celebration this evening, naming William Marshall as the 2025 Teacher of the Year! Marshall, a teacher and alumnus of West Johnston Wildcats, was one of four finalists, which included Heather Bryant of Clayton High School, Lois D'Agostino of West View Elementary, and Brooke Hayward of Riverwood Elementary School. On behalf of Johnston County Public Schools, the Johnston County Board of Education, and the Johnston County Coalition of Chambers, congratulations to all of the nominees and William Marshall, our 2025 Teacher of the Year! Learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4cKeLkA

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🍎🌟Meet Krystal Glover, a very passionate principal intern at Cooper Academy: A College Prep Elementary School! Krystal is destined for greatness and is making an immediate impact in the Clayton community. Krystal is one of the shining stars in the JCPS Principal Intern Program, which provides those who aspire to be school-based administrators an opportunity to receive principalship experience, equipping them to one day become the school leaders JCPS is proud to have. Watch Krystal share why she loves education, the Principal Intern Program, and everything about Johnston County Public Schools! https://bit.ly/3Rcuv5U #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Cooper Academy Families! This is Mr. Stoke, Principal of Cooper Academy with some information and reminders about upcoming events. First, we wanted to remind families in morning carpool to please arrive at school by 8:50 to avoid having students marked arriving late to school by homeroom teachers. It takes students a minimum of 10 minutes to walk to some classrooms on our campus and many students need to pick up breakfast first before reporting to class. Since the spring time change, we’ve seen an increase of students arriving late to our campus. Riverwood Middle School is hosting their Rising 6th Grade Student/Parent Night on Thursday, April 3rd from 6:00-7:00pm in their gym. Cap & Gown Picture Day for Kindergarten and 5th Grade Students is Friday, April 4th. Students can dress up for this event (do not have to wear uniform colors). The Annual 5th Grade Student vs Staff Basketball Game is Friday, April 4th from 6:30-7:30pm. Participants must complete the JCPS waivers to play in the games. The JCPS Panorama Spring Survey for parents, teachers, and students in grades 3-5 that have parent permission to take the survey is March 17th-April 4th. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback when the window opens. We are striving to reach our goal of at least 100 families participating in the parent survey. Parent Letter with link for Parent/Guardians to Take the Survey Parent Permission Form for Grades 3-5 Students to take the Survey Progress Reports for the 4th Quarter will be sent home with students on Thursday, April 10th. Finally, we are extremely excited about the PTA’s new School Spirit Wear website available for our families. Please take a moment to check it out! https://cooper.mlswebstores.com Thank you for your support!

Cooper Academy Families! This is Mr. Stoke, Principal of Cooper Academy with some information and reminders about upcoming events. First, a huge thank you to our PTA members, parent volunteers, and staff that helped coordinate some special events for our school! These events included our Sneaker Ball Dance, the Soup & Salad Day for Staff, and Book Fair. The JCPS Panorama Spring Survey for parents, teachers, and students in grades 3-5 that have parent permission to take the survey is March 17th-April 4th. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback by using the link on the front page of the JCPS website. The Scholastic Book Fair continues through Friday, March 28th. Third quarter Student-Led Conferences are scheduled for Friday, March 28th from 2:30-3:30. The Book Fair will be open for our families. The 2nd Grade Wax Museum is Friday, March 28th from 2:30-3:30. Cap & Gown Picture Day for Kindergarten and 5th Grade Students is Friday, April 4th. The Annual 5th Grade Student vs Staff Basketball Game is Friday, April 4th from 6:30-7:30pm. Students are bringing home parent permission slips and JCPS waivers today. These must be completed and returned for students to participate. We're sending home yearbook order forms for families that wish to submit payment by cash or check. A copy of this order form is also linked in this message for your convenience. Finally, we are extremely excited about the PTA’s new School Spirit Wear website available for our families. Please take a moment to check it out! https://cooper.mlswebstores.com Thank you for your support!

Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻 The deadline to complete the Family-School Relationships Survey has been extended to Friday, April 4! We are surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.

Cooper Academy Families! This is Mr. Stoke, Principal of Cooper Academy with some information and reminders about upcoming events. We have an on-site science field trip for 2nd grade students on Monday, March 17th. Students must have a parent permission slip returned to participate. parent permission form permission form in Spanish The JCPS Panorama Spring Survey for parents, teachers, and students in grades 3-5 that have parent permission to take the survey is March 17th-28th. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback when the window opens. ***Survey Links will not be available until Monday, March 17th Parent Permission Form for Grades 3-5 Students to take the Survey Parent Letter with link for Parent/Guardians to Take the Survey Report Cards go home with students on Tuesday, March 18th. The Cooper Academy “March Madness Sneaker Ball Dance” is on Friday, March 21st from 6:00-8:00 pm. We’re having a March Madness School Spirit Week March 17th-21st. Mon, March 17th - Lucky Sneakers Day (wear green and your lucky sneakers) Tues, March 18th - Favorite Team Color Day (wear the colors of your favorite team) Wed, March 19th - Super Fan Day (dress up like an ultimate fan wear foam fingers, face paint, team flags or dress up like a referee) Thurs, March 20th - Chill Day… rest up for the big game (wear your favorite PJ’s) Fri, March 21st - College Team Day (wear your favorite college team jersey/shirt, sweatshirt, etc...) The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school March 24th-28th. We are seeking volunteers to help with our Spring 2025 Book Fair, which will occur March 19th - March 28th. This event raises money for our Cooper Academy Media Center. To sign-up for a volunteer slot - please use this link: Spring 2025 Book Fair Sign-Ups Third quarter Student-Led Conferences are scheduled for Friday, March 28th from 2:30-3:30. The Book Fair will be open for our families. The 2nd Grade Wax Museum is Friday, March 28th from 2:30-3:30. IT'S SOUP TIME! One of our staff's favorite events of the year is happening March 26th, but we NEED your help- please use the link below to sign up to bring a delicious homemade soup, crackers, salad dressing or a dessert! Let's show the Cooper Staff how much we love them! Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4CAFAB2BA2FF2-55471592-soup Cap & Gown Picture Day for Kindergarten and 5th Grade Students is Friday, April 4th. We're sending home yearbook order forms for families that wish to submit payment by cash or check. A copy of this order form is also linked in this message for your convenience. Finally, we are extremely excited about the PTA’s new School Spirit Wear website available for our families. Please take a moment to check it out! https://cooper.mlswebstores.com Thank you for your support!

Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻 Beginning tomorrow, we will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. You may complete the survey online between March 17th - March 28th using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.

Our 2025 Flame For Learning Semifinalists have been announced!!!📣 If you know one of them, say thank you for carrying the torch for learning and for educating the next generation. The winner will be announced on April 22, so stay tuned! Congratulations to all 20 of these exceptional teachers, and every educator that was nominated for this prestigious award! 👏👏👏 To view the webpage, click here: https://bit.ly/4iKeVtW #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

We are excited to announce that Superintendent Dr. Eric C. Bracy will announce the 20 semifinalists for the 2025 Flame for Learning Award during the March 11 Johnston County Board of Education meeting! Please tune in via livestream on the district's YouTube page and help us celebrate our amazing educators!!!🍎📚 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻 We will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. You may complete the survey online between March 17th - March 28th using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.

Greetings Cooper Academy Families and Supporters from our Community, We are quickly approaching the time of year when our students shine with their academic growth on their End-of-Grade Testing. This requires us to recruit and train volunteers that can serve as testing proctors for a approximately 1/2 a day (typically 3 to 4 hour testing sessions) on the testing dates set by our school district. Grades 3-5 End-of-Grade (EOG) Testing, Remediation, & Retest Schedule Friday, May 9th Grades 3-5 Reading EOG Tuesday, May 13th Grades 3-5 Math EOG Thursday, May 15th Grade 3 Read to Achieve Test Grade 5 Science EOG Friday, May 16th Grades 3-5 EOG Make-up Testing Tuesday, May 27th Grades 3-5 EOG Reading Retest Wednesday, May 28th Grades 3-5 EOG Math Retest Thursday, May 29th Grades 3-5 Reading & Math Retest Make-ups Sara Quinn (saraquinn@johnston.k12.nc.us) is our testing coordinator and is starting to collect information about the dates/times people can register to proctor. Please complete the registration form attached to this email using the QR code if you can assist us. You can also register to proctor using this direct link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-9LoTEf2kr7BI-OAv8Ao1rQZLOpEchiLUwJVhFJxgjXZiFg/viewform All proctors must be JCPS Level 2 Approved Volunteers, so the first step is registering as a volunteer at: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/page/volunteers Thank you for your support!

Cooper Academy Families!  This is Mr. Stoke, Principal of Cooper Academy with some information and reminders about upcoming events.  Our Battle of the Books Team is scheduled to attend the JCPS Elementary Battle of the Books competition on Wednesday, February 26th.  We wish them the best!We're sending home yearbook order forms for families that wish to submit payment by cash or check.  A copy of this order form is also linked in this message for your convenience.The JCPS Job Fair is Saturday, March 1st at Smithfield-Selma High School from 9:00-12:00 for anyone interested in attending.Our school is celebrating National Read Across America Day on Monday, March 3rd.  We are recruiting volunteers to spend time in our classrooms reading with students on this date.  Please sign up using the link below if interested.Read Across America DayStudents in grades 3-5 are attending a Cultural Arts Performance - “123 Andres” at the Clayton Center on Thursday, March 6th.  Thank you for returning the parent permission forms by Friday, February 28th. (permission form in Spanish)  The school is covering any costs for this field trip experience.The Cooper Academy Showcase of Stars Chorus group is performing at Johnston Community College Auditorium on Saturday, March 8th at 4:00 pm.  Order tickets here.We have an on-site science field trip for our 3rd grade students on Monday, March 10th.  Students will have hand-on learning with “Lava, Lakes & Landforms” and “Skin-n-Bones” curriculum.  Thank you for returning parent permission forms and the fee to participate in the field trip experience by Friday, February 28th. (permission form in Spanish)Mark your calendars now for the Cooper Academy “March Madness Sneaker Ball Dance” on Friday, March 21st from 6:00-8:00 pm.  Registration forms with information about the event will be sent home with students this week.Finally, we are extremely excited about the PTA’s new School Spirit Wear website available for our families.  Please take a moment to check it out!https://cooper.mlswebstores.comThank you for your support!  

Due to the inclement weather and the forecast for hazardous conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed for all students and staff on Friday, February 21, 2025, and all extracurricular activities have been canceled. The district will operate under Condition 4 of the inclement weather plan. Condition 4 is the Remote Learning Day option. Please visit the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/weatherconditions for full details. As always, safety is our top priority as we follow the guidance of local safety and emergency officials. We will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates as they become available, particularly regarding weekend facility usage and extracurricular activities for Saturday. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Due to the inclement weather conditions, Johnston County Public Schools will remain closed for all students and staff on Thursday, February 20, 2025, and all extracurricular activities have been canceled. The district will operate under Condition 4 of the inclement weather plan. Condition 4 is the Remote Learning Day option. Please visit the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/weatherconditions for full details. As always, safety is our top priority as we follow the guidance of local safety and emergency officials. We will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Due to the forecast for inclement weather, Johnston County Public Schools will be closed for all students and staff on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, and all extracurricular activities have been canceled. The district will operate under Condition 4 of the inclement weather plan. Condition 4 is the Remote Learning Day option. Please visit the JCPS website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us/weatherconditions for full details. As a reminder: All assignments offered during remote learning days will be enhancement/enrichment type activities. No assignments will receive a grade, but will be reviewed. Parents who have questions should contact their child’s teacher via email. As always, safety is our top priority as we follow the guidance of local safety and emergency officials. We will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Cooper Academy Families! This is Mr. Stoke, Principal of Cooper Academy with some information and reminders about upcoming events. Cooper Academy will host a Spirit Night at Culver's tomorrow Tuesday, January 28th from 5-8pm. The PTA will receive 10% of all sales (eat-in, take-out, and drive-thru) so tell all your family and friends. We will also have a raffle and fun activities for kids! We also need student volunteers to help! They will get to help deliver orders to customers. Here is the sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EAFAD2EA2FDC07-54665903-culvers Come out and have some fun and good food! Our annual Class Picture Day is scheduled for Wednesday, January 29th. Parents can order a class picture for only $10 (make checks payable to Strawbridge Studios). Order forms were sent home with students to submit orders or you can order online at www.strawbridge.net and enter the following school code: FM454203. Strawbridge Studios donates a percentage of all sales back to Cooper Academy. Enjoy! All schools in JCPS have Early Dismissal on Wednesday, January 29th. Cooper Academy will dismiss at 1:55 pm. The after school care program runs from 1:55 to 5:00 pm on Early Dismissal days. The Battle of the Books team will not meet on Wednesday January 29th due to the Early Dismissal. Just a reminder to order your 2024-2025 Cooper Academy Yearbook by January 31, 2025 to get the discounted $30 rate! You can order online at www.strawbridge.net and use the online school code: YB30819 Yearbooks will arrive for delivery by early May 2025. In an effort to broadly involve the school community, the JCPS Calendar Committee is presenting the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Sample Calendars for your consideration. Please review Calendar Sample A, Sample B, and Sample C on the JCPS website and provide your feedback in the form below by 12:00 PM on Friday, January 31, 2025. The Calendar Committee will use your feedback to create a final proposal to present to the Johnston County Board of Education on February 11, 2025. Let’s all get ready for our school-wide Super Bowl Spirit Week! Whether you’re rooting for the Chiefs or Eagles we can’t wait to see our students & staff dressed up in their favorite Super Bowl Spirit Wear during our theme days. Mon, Feb. 3rd “Face Paint Monday” - let’s see the colors/logos of your favorite team Tues, Feb. 4th "Tailgate Tuesday" - “We’re going to the Super Bowl” - wear your warm weather tourist gear (hats, sunglasses, fanny pack, etc..) Wed, Feb. 5th "Wake Up & Win Wednesday" - win the day being comfortable in your PJs all day Thurs, Feb. 6th “Training Thursday” - you have to train to win a Super Bowl - wear sweats or workout gear Fri, Feb. 7th "Favorite Team Friday" - wear the shirt or jersey of your favorite sports team Finally, we are extremely excited about the PTA’s new School Spirit Wear website available for our families. Please take a moment to check it out! https://cooper.mlswebstores.com Thank you for your support!