Good evening Cooper Academy families. It is our district’s goal to make our school communities as prepared as possible for emergency situations, including inclement weather. Due to the impending inclement weather on January 9, 2024 all JCPS schools are dismissing 3 hours early. Therefore, Cooper Academy dismissal will take place at 12:55 pm on January 9, 2024. All after school events are canceled in JCPS. This means that after school care at Cooper Academy is canceled on January 9, 2024.
The district will operate under the Early Dismissal processes of our Inclement Weather Procedures. This decision has been made out of an abundance of caution and per the guidance of local and state emergency service officials. If upcoming weather advisories forecast additional impacts, additional decisions may be made.
We are asking all of our students and staff to familiarize themselves with the conditions outlined on our Inclement Weather portion of the JCPS website.
Have a great evening.
Happy New Year to all our Cooper Academy families! We hope you all had a terrific holiday season. Mid-Year assessment data will be collected to demonstrate student growth for mClass Reading (grades K-3), MVP’s Reading, Math, & Science (grades 3-5), and select groups of students for MAP Reading & Math (K-5) throughout the next month.
We are quickly approaching the end of the second quarter of school on January 24th. Report Cards will be sent home with students on February 1st. Mark your calendars now for our Student-Led Conferences on February 16th from 1:30-3:30 pm to review your child’s progress at mid-year.
Battle of the Books club will continue to meet after school each Wednesday with Mrs. McGahey in the Media Center (including 1/3/24).
Showcase of Stars performers will start back up with rehearsals every Thursday (starting 1/4/24) with Mrs. Bogardus after school in preparation for the JCPS Showcase of Stars Event on Saturday, March 9th at 3:00 pm.
First Priority Club will start back on Tuesday mornings with Mrs. Fish on 1/9/24.
We have a PTA Sponsored School Spirit Night at Vinson’s on January 11th from 4:00-9:00 pm.
On Monday, January 15th JCPS Schools are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
The Kids Heart Challenge kicks off with Mr. Brown, our PE teacher on January 18th. Be on the lookout for information being sent home with your child. The Kids Heart Challenge Party for those students raising $10 or more is scheduled for February 14th (1:30-2:30 for grades K-2; 2:30-3:30 for grades 3-5).
We have some upcoming field trips to extend our student’s learning experiences beyond the classroom. On Friday, January 19th students in grades K-2 will attend a performance at the Clayton Center Theatre at 12:30 pm. On Wednesday, January 24th at 10:00 am students in 3rd grade will be exploring force and motion science concepts at the ParTee Shack in Raleigh. Please make sure to send in parent permission forms for each of these events by the deadlines indicated on the Parent Permission Form.
The JCPS Calendar has Teacher Workdays scheduled on January 25th & 26th. There is no school for students on these dates.
Order your yearbook prior to January 31, 2024 to get the discounted rate price of $25.00. 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
Thank you for continuing to read with your children every night! As you know, this makes a tremendous positive impact on their literacy development.
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!🌎
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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!🎉
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