Good evening Cooper Academy families. The past few weeks have been a blast celebrating our school spirit week and dressing as our favorite book characters on our Book Blast delivery day! We delivered over 2,000 books to our students to help build up their home libraries on this special day. We also appreciate our family engagement in our Fall Book Fair. Thank you for reading with your child 15 minutes every night! This makes a huge impact on the development of our students’ literacy skills.
Just a reminder that Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend.
Report cards will be sent home with students on Monday, November 6th. After reviewing your child’s report card please make sure to sign/date the report card envelope and return the envelope to your child’s teacher. The envelopes will be used at the end of each quarter to send report cards home. Please contact your child’s teacher if you wish to schedule an individual conference.
Let’s have a terrific showing on Thursday, November 9th for our First Quarter Student-Led Conferences starting at 1:30 pm. Our students are extremely excited to show off all the growth they’ve been making throughout the first part of the school year.
There is no school for students or staff on Friday, November 10th for Veterans Day.
Parents of grades 3-5 students please remember to submit the parent permission form for the field trip to the Clayton Center on Wednesday, November 15th. Students must have a signed parent permission form to attend the field trip.
Our next school spirit night is being hosted 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.
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.
Thank you for your support!
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Good evening Cooper Academy Families! Just a reminder that tomorrow is the final day of the Book Fair.
Tomorrow is also Hat & Sunglasses Day for spirit week. “Wear your hat and sunglasses to show you’re too cool for drugs!”
On October 31st it is “Dress as your favorite book character day.”
“Book Blast” Books will be delivered to students on October 31st!
The first quarter of school ends on October 27th.
JCPS has a Teacher Workday on October 30th. There is no school for students.
Report Cards go home on November 6th.
Student-Led Conferences are scheduled on November 9th from 1:30-3:30 pm.
On November 10th schools are closed for Veterans Day.
Students in grades 3-5 will attend a field trip to the Clayton Center on November 15th for a performance. Students must have a signed parent permission form to attend the trip. Please return all permission forms by November 3rd.
Our next school spirit night is on November 15th from 5:00-8:00 at Culver’s. We hope to see you there!
Make-up picture day for newly enrolled students and for those families wanting a retake will be on Thursday, November 16th.
The 4th & 5th grade school Spelling Bee is November 21st at 9:30.
Thank you for your continued support!
Good evening Cooper Academy Families! Here are some reminders about upcoming events. Fall Pictures have arrived and are being sent home with students. Please contact the main office with any questions. Make-up picture day for newly enrolled students and for those families wanting a retake will be on Thursday, November 16th.
Check out the Book Fair this week! There's lots of reading selections for our students. A huge thanks to Mrs. McGahey and our PTA for coordinating the Book Fair!
Select students in 4th grade will be taking the Read to Achieve assessment on Tuesday, October 24th.
Red Ribbon School Spirit Week is coming up on October 23rd-27th. The theme this year is “Be kind to your mind. Live drug free.” Students do not have to wear uniforms during spirit week.
Mon, Oct. 23 - Pajama Day “Put drugs to sleep”
Tues, Oct. 24 - Crazy Sock & Mismatched Shoe Day “Use your feet to stomp out drugs!”
Wed, Oct. 25 - Dress Tacky & Crazy Hair Day “Dress as wildly as you can to ward off drugs!”
Thurs, Oct. 26 - Favorite Sports Team Day “We only cheer for our favorite sports teams; not alcohol, tobacco, or drugs!”
Fri, Oct. 27 - Hat & Sunglasses Day “Wear your hat and sunglasses to show you’re too cool for drugs!”
Tues, Oct. 31st - “Dress as your favorite book character day”
The first quarter of school ends on Friday, October 27th.
JCPS has a Teacher Workday on Monday, October 30th. There is no school for students.
Report Cards go home on Monday, November 6th.
Student-Led Conferences are scheduled on Thursday, November 9th from 1:30-3:30 pm.
On Friday, November 10th schools are closed for Veterans Day.
Thank you for your continued support!
Good evening Cooper Academy Families. Don't forget to stop by the school tomorrow from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for some family fun at our Fall Festival! The Fall Festival has inflatables, games, refreshments, fellowship, and the opening of the Book Fair. We hope to see you there!
Students are getting ready for Red Ribbon Week® 2023, Oct. 23-27! This year’s theme is "Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free."
JCPS believes in a drug free future for all of it students! Here are some fun activities the celebration going all week long, as we encourage everyone to pledge to live drug free! https://bit.ly/3tKyRc8
#BeKindToYourMindLiveDrugFree #RedRibbonWeek
Next up - we're recognizing Mr. Jamie Stoke from Cooper Academy!
Over the past 24 years, he has worked with many students in Johnston County Public Schools! His many years of experience proves to be extremely valuable for the students and staff of Cooper Academy.
Cooper Rockets, join us in celebrating Mr. Stoke! 🚀✨
#NationalPrincipalsMonth
Good evening Cooper Academy Families! Here are some reminders about upcoming events. Fall Pictures have arrived and are being sent home with students. Please contact the main office with any questions. Make-up picture day for newly enrolled students and for those families wanting a retake will be on Thursday, November 16th.
Join us tomorrow evening (Oct. 17th) at Fiesta Mexicana anytime from 6:00-9:00 pm for our school spirit night. Please bring the flyer from Cooper Academy to show when ordering or picking up your food.
The first official meeting for Battle of the Books club will be held on Wednesday, October 18th from 4:15-5:15 pm in the media center. Students will need to have a parent permission form returned to Mrs. McGahey to stay after school for this club.
The Statewide Earthquake Drill is scheduled for Thursday, October 19th. Students will practice the “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” safety procedure.
Fall Festival is just around the corner, Saturday, October 21st from 10:00-2:00.
Advance $8 Wristband Sales end tonight! Donations are still welcomed. Please see Wish List Registries & Donation Lists sent home with kids.
Volunteers are still needed. Please see the Volunteer Sign Up link sent home with kids.
Quick Links listed below.
A little glitch yesterday with our online site was fixed. Use the link below to buy your Fall Festival wristbands for $8 per child.
https://cooperacademy.memberhub.com/store/items/783233
Amazon Cooper Academy Gift List Registry:
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/35M3CHVFDIS66
Wal-mart Any Occasion Cooper Academy 2023 Fall Festival Registry:
https://www.walmart.com/registry/er/9b210d14-fc3a-4402-83ff-17396e2c4875
Volunteer Sign up Sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XV-nmrINrD5uZEvyVHdStPFE-w9JeKYv9sVrur1gXyw/edit?usp=sharing
Select students in 4th grade will be taking the Read to Achieve assessment on Tuesday, October 24th.
Red Ribbon School Spirit Week is coming up on October 23rd-27th. The theme this year is “Be kind to your mind. Live drug free.” Students do not have to wear uniforms during spirit week.
Mon, Oct. 23 - Pajama Day “Put drugs to sleep”
Tues, Oct. 24 - Crazy Sock & Mismatched Shoe Day “Use your feet to stomp out drugs!”
Wed, Oct. 25 - Dress Tacky & Crazy Hair Day “Dress as wildly as you can to ward off drugs!”
Thurs, Oct. 26 - Favorite Sports Team Day “We only cheer for our favorite sports teams; not alcohol, tobacco, or drugs!”
Fri, Oct. 27 - Hat & Sunglasses Day “Wear your hat and sunglasses to show you’re too cool for drugs!”
Tues, Oct. 31st - “Dress as your favorite book character day”
The first quarter of school ends on Friday, October 27th.
JCPS has a Teacher Workday on Monday, October 30th.
Report Cards go home on Monday, November 6th.
Student-Led Conferences are scheduled on Thursday, November 9th from 1:30-3:30 pm.
On Friday, November 10th schools are closed for Veterans Day.
Thank you for your continued support!
Llamando a todos los héroes: ¡En NSLW celebramos el poder del almuerzo escolar! En la búsqueda del éxito académico, las investigaciones muestran que los almuerzos escolares saludables brindan a los niños la ayuda que necesitan para sobresalir. #NSLW23 #SubedeNivelconelAlmuerzoEscolar
Today is the first day of National School Lunch Week!
This year the School Nutrition Association and JCPS are celebrating the power of school lunch! In the quest for academic success, research shows that healthy school lunches give kids the stats they need to come out on top. 🥗🍞
#NSLW23 #LevelUpWithSchoolLunch
Let's make some noise for our teachers on #NationalTeachersDay!!!
Teachers don't just teach the students of JCPS, they inspire, motivate, mentor, and coach them. Our teachers pour their hearts and souls into their students each and every day. Teaching is a calling, and we are forever grateful to those who have answered that call, and have chosen JCPS to fulfill their purpose!
THANK YOU TEACHERS!!!💝👏
Greetings! Please take a moment to sign-up for volunteering at the Fall Book Fair using the link below. Volunteers are needed for set-up, preview days, book fair days, and close out. Thank you!
Contact Samantha McGahey, our Media Coordinator with any questions at samanthamcgahey@johnston.k12.nc.us
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BACAB2DA5FAC07-44858935-fall#/
Cooper Fall Book Fair VOLUNTEERS
Good evening Cooper Academy families. This is Mr. Stoke sharing some reminders and information about upcoming events. First, we thank Coach Brown and the Clayton Police Department for coordinating our Bike-Walk to School Day tomorrow morning. Those who wish to participate will meet in the parking lot of Clayton Chiropractic at 201 East Main Street between 7:45 and 8:00. The Clayton Police Department will provide a safe escort for our students and families for this event to the school site.
Sign-up now for advance sales to the Fall Festival Event scheduled for Saturday, October 21st from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Grand Opening for the Fall Book Fair takes place on this date as well! The Book Fair is October 21st-27th.
https://cooperacademy.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
The PTA is hosting a School Spirit/Restaurant Night at Fiesta Mexicana on Tuesday, October 17th from 6:00-9:00 pm. Families must bring the flyer from Cooper Academy to have 15% of all sales donated back to our school.
Mark your calendars for our Red Ribbon School Spirit Week on October 23rd-27th. The theme this year is “Be kind to your mind. Live drug free.” Students do not have to wear uniforms during spirit week.
Mon, Oct. 23 - Pajama Day “Put drugs to sleep”
Tues, Oct. 24 - Crazy Sock & Mismatched Shoe Day “Use your feet to stomp out drugs!”
Wed, Oct. 25 - Dress Tacky & Crazy Hair Day “Dress as wildly as you can to ward off drugs!”
Thurs, Oct. 26 - Favorite Sports Team Day “We only cheer for our favorite sports teams; not alcohol, tobacco, or drugs!”
Fri, Oct. 27 - Hat & Sunglasses Day “Wear your hat and sunglasses to show you’re too cool for drugs!”
The first quarter of school ends on Friday, October 27th. JCPS has a Teacher Workday on Monday, October 30th. Report Cards go home on Monday, November 6th. Student-Led Conferences are scheduled on Thursday, November 9th from 1:30-3:30 pm. On Friday, November 10th schools are closed for Veterans Day.
It is extremely important that our newly enrolled kindergarten students have their immunizations and health assessments completed as soon as possible. We are fast approaching the deadline for these items to be complete. Unfortunately, any students who do not have these items completed by the deadline will not be permitted to attend school by state law until this is complete. Contact the school nurse with any questions.
Thank you for your continued support!
Congrats to our amazing school nutrition staff at Cooper Academy for earning 100% on our most recent inspection! We have a terrific team led by Mr. McClary!
Cooper Academy Families,
This is Jamie Stoke, your principal with some important information and reminders about upcoming events.
The First Priority Club is hosting a special "See You at the Pole" event on Tuesday, September 26th at 7:50 am. Mrs. Fish is the First Priority Club Sponsor this year.
Please plan on attending our Open House on Tuesday, September 26th from 6:00-7:30 pm. Teachers will be sharing beginning of year assessment data with parents. Third grade teachers will be reviewing Read to Achieve information for families in the Media Center on this night. We will have a brief meeting in the gym to highlight our school’s academic growth along with information about being a Title I school from 6:00-6:15. Students with Academically Gifted Plans will be available for parents to review. First Quarter Progress Reports will be sent home with students on Thursday, September 28th for grades 1-5.
Bike - Walk to School Day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 3rd. Those who wish to participate will meet in the parking lot of Clayton Chiropractic at 201 East Main Street between 7:45 and 8:00. Clayton Police Department will provide a safe escort for our students and families for this event to the school site. A huge thanks to Coach Brown, Officer Harris and Dr. Leonhardt for coordinating this event!
The Fall Festival Event is scheduled for Saturday, October 21st from 10:00 to 2:00. Stop by on this date for some family fun at the games, inflatables, fellowship, and the grand opening of the Fall Book Fair!
Thank you for your continued support! We’ll see you tomorrow evening!
There is no school for students on the JCPS traditional calendar on Friday, September 22, 2023. This is a teacher workday.
Hello Fantastic Cooper Families!!
Next Tuesday, September 26 we will have a special event "See You at the Pole". Everyone is welcome to join us at the flag pole in front of Cooper to pray over our school/school year. We will begin at 7:50am. This will also be the kick off to our First Priority Club for the school year! I hope to see you there!
Mrs Fish (First Priority Teacher Sponsor)
There is no school for students on the JCPS traditional calendar on Friday, September 22, 2023. This is a teacher workday.
Cooper Academy Families,
This is Jamie Stoke, your principal with some important information and reminders about upcoming events.
Picture Day is Thursday, September 21st. Students do not need to wear uniforms on picture days as we encourage all students to dress their best for this opportunity. These are the pictures that will be in the yearbook at the end of the school year. Order forms were sent home with students on Monday. Families can order pictures by sending in cash or checks payable to Strawbridge Studios or families can order pictures online using our school code of “FM426084” on the picture company website www.strawbridge.net.
We have a Teacher Workday on Friday, September 22nd for training. There is no school for students on this date.
Please plan on attending our Open House on Tuesday, September 26th from 6:00-7:30 pm to share beginning of year assessment data. We will have a brief meeting in the gym to highlight our school’s academic growth along with information about being a Title I school from 6:00-6:15. Students with Academically Gifted Plans will be available for parents to review. First Quarter Progress Reports will be sent home with students on Thursday, September 28th for grades 1-5.
Let’s finish strong with our Book Blast Event placing new books in the hands of all students to keep in their home libraries! Congratulations to our Treasure Box winners and the Grand Prize iPad winner! So far, we’ve placed $17,852 dollars worth of books in students' hands for their reading enjoyment! Developing strong readers is the key to academic success for students! The event closes on September 24th. Books will be delivered to the school individually packaged for our students in late October. All students in the school will receive at least one book.
Bike - Walk to School Day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 3rd. Those who wish to participate will meet in the parking lot of Clayton Chiropractic at 201 East Main Street between 7:45 and 8:00. Clayton Police Department will provide a safe escort for our students and families for this event to the school site. A huge thanks to Coach Brown, Officer Harris and Dr. Leonhardt for coordinating this event!
The Fall Festival Event is scheduled for Saturday, October 21st from 10:00 to 2:00. Stop by on this date for some family fun at the games, inflatables, fellowship, and the grand kick-off for our Fall Book Fair!
Thank you for your continued support as we continue to blast off to new heights together!
