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!🇺🇸
Congratulations to our Character Education Recognition recipient, Aliyah, for being honored at the JCPS Board of Education meeting! Aliyah is a positive role model for all students!
Good evening Cooper Academy families. We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow at 1:30 pm for our First Quarter Student-Led Conferences. Our students are extremely excited to show off all the growth they’ve been making throughout the first part of the school year.
Thank you again for returning your child's report card envelope to your child’s teacher. The envelopes will be used at the end of each quarter to send report cards home.
There is no school for students or staff on Friday, November 10th for Veterans Day.
Thank you for your support.
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!
Your voice matters!
JCPS is partnering with RTI to help create our new strategic plan and we need YOUR INPUT to shape our vision for schools, students, and families.
Click here to complete the community questionnaire: https://bit.ly/3Qr6Z46
