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Dear Myrtle Cooper Community,

Welcome back to the new school year! I hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer break. As we embark in the new academic journey, I want to remind you that each day is a fresh opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve our goals. Our first day of school is Monday, August 5, 2024! We will be hosting our campus Meet & Greet on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from 4:30 - 6:00 PM. Please be sure to read our newsletter in its entirety for more information and updates.

We are excited to kick off the new school year with our inspiring theme, "BELIEVE." This theme encapsulates the essence of our commitment to fostering a supportive and empowering environment for every student. We believe in the potential within each scholar and the power of our community to nurture and elevate that potential.

BELIEVE represents:

Belive in yourself and your abilities.

Empower each other with kindness and support

Learn with enthusiasm and open mind

Inspire one another to reach new heights

Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth

Value every moment and every scholar

Excel together as a united community

As a campus, we believe in the power of teamwork and the significance of a strong partnership between home and school. I encourage you to actively engage in your child’s education, maintain open lines of communication, and participate in school activities and events whenever possible. Together, we can provide the support and guidance our scholars need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Therefore, our communication is mostly done electronically through email, school website, Class Dojo, or text.

Let's make this school year remarkable by believing in the potential of our scholars and in the limitless possibilities that lie ahead. We are appreciative of the opportunity to serve the families of #TeamSISD! We are #ALLIN!

Here's to a year filled with growth, achievement, and unwavering belief!

Sincerely,

Ms. Miranda

Proud Principal

Myrtle Cooper Elementary

#WorkHardMakeItHappen

• 7:30 AM First Bell
• 7:45 AM Tardy Bell
  
• 7:30 - 7:45 AM Free breakfast in the classroom
  
• 7:35 - 7:40 AM Morning Announcements
  
• 7:45 AM Instruction Begins
  
• 2:45 PM PK & Kinder Dismissal
  
• 3:15 PM 1st - 5th Dismissal
  

Please do not drop students off before 7:00 AM, as scholars will not be supervised.

The first day of school is Monday, August 5, 2024. Breakfast will be served in the classroom. Parents or family will be allowed to walk students to their classroom on the 1st day of school (2 guests). We will resume our regular drop off curbside procedures Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Pre-K and Kindergarten scholars will receive one nametag. We ask they wear their nametag every day beginning the 1st day of school. Nametags will provided at our meet and greet. If nametags are lost there will be $3.00 fee to replace.

YWCA - After -School Daycare

After-school daycare is available. For more information please contact the YWCA at 915-519-0003

If your child’s home school is not Myrtle Cooper, please make sure you are completing your transfer request using the following link:

https://my.sisd.net/public_apps/TransferForms/#!/submission/mainPage

For support from the Myrtle Cooper Staff, please call or email the staff using the information below. You can also stop by the campus for assistance.

Registration and Attendance Staff

Mrs. Juarez: 915-937-7706 / ljuarez@sisd.net

Pre-K and Kindergarten Students:

• Red polos (at least one polo is recommended with logo)
• Khaki pants, shorts, or skirts
• tennis shoes

1st-5th Grade Students:

• Navy blue polos (at least one polo is recommended with logo)
  
• White polos
• Khaki pants, shorts, or skirts
• tennis shoes

School Supplies

School supply list are available on our school website. Please view the link below. We will have supplies available upon request please contact our Community in Schools Liason, Ms. Montes, at jmontes24@sisd.net.

• Arrival Times: Students are encouraged to arrive between 7:15—7:30 am
• School Hours:​

PK – Kinder: 7:30 am—2:45 pm

1st—5th Grade: 7:30 am —3:15 pm

• Parents will stay in their vehicle when dropping off students after the first day of school.
• Monitors, faculty, and staff will help students exit their vehicle curbside

• Pre K & Kinder: Students will use the parking lot drop off and enter the parking lot entrance
• 1st—5th Grade: Students will use the front drop off and enter through the main entrance

Dismissal Times

• PK—Kinder: 2:45 pm
• 1st—3rd Grade: 3:15 pm

Dismissal Procedures

• Daycare vans will use the parking lot drive through
• PK will be dismissed under the front patio and parent will use a walk up pickup
• Kinder—5th Gade will use curbside pickup
• Please display car tag to facilitate dismissal. All vehicles must have a car tag to use curbside pick up.
• Students will be dismissed by their teachers at their designated area​
• Parents must remain in vehicles. Staff will assist in guiding your child to your vehicle
• PK—3rd Grade students will use the front pick up area
• 4th—5th Grade students will use the curbside area in front of the Multipurpose Facility
• Parents will enter through the Gene Torres entrance to alleviate traffic congestion on Rebecca Ann
• Accommodations can be made for siblings in different grade levels

We want to thank you in advance for your interest in volunteering at Myrtle Cooper Elementary. The teachers, students, and staff greatly appreciate the time you are willing to share through your volunteer work here.

• We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator. If interested, please contact our CIS Coordinator, Jackie Montes at jmontes24@sisd.net.
• Chaperone school dances, assemblies, field trips etc.
• Assist teachers in preparation of bulletin boards and/or duplicating instructional materials for classroom use.
• Teach a craft or hobby, talk about your occupation, share cultural and ethnic background and experiences.
• Help with clerical needs in the school office.
• Assemble distributions.
• Complete projects at home for school use.

Remember you must complete a new background form every new school year. Please be sure to choose Myrtle Cooper and any other campuses you wish to be cleared for. Please follow the link below.

Website: https://www.sisd.net/myrtlecooperes
Location: 1515 Rebecca Ann Drive, El Paso, TX, USA
Phone: (915)937-7700
Twitter: @MCooper_ES