The Scoop

Let's Go Cooper!!!

We have wrapped up our IReady testing and I can't tell you how incredible it has been talking to our students about the results! The conversations are powerful because our students really are aware of their strengths and challenges! The students, whether their scores went up or down, have all displayed a growth mindset and are truly invested in their own learning! (NOTE: We have past our achievement level, as a school, from where we were at the end of last school year!!!! Let's GOOOO!)

Lastly, as the end of the trimester is here, please continue to maintain conversations with your child's teacher about ways that our partnership can maximize learning. Let's keep that pace of learning up all the way through the last day!!!

Have a great weekend and an even better week!!

"Win the moment"

Mr. Witherspoon

Percentage of Students Present: 92.2%(Goal: 100%)

Number of Students Tardy: 39....rise and shine, get those kiddos up and moving(Goal is 0)

March 10

• No School For Students: District Learning/Data Analysis
• Flower Sale Continues

March 11

• Bagel Day Orders Due
• PTA Meeting 6 pm in the LMC

March 12

• Emerson Open House for 6th Grade Families (see below)
• NOTE: IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SCHEDULING WILL BE SHARED
• Last Day of Spring Flower Sale

March 13

• Day of Music (6th Grade)

March 14

• Bagel Day
• Candy Sale Assembly

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

March 18: Emerson Counselors Visit our 6th Graders

March 19: Report Cards are Available in Parent Connect

March 24: Spring Break

March 31: Learning Resumes

What will the new mascot of Cooper be (the voting was very close)????? Big news will be coming after Spring Break!!!!

Don't blink...it will be here soon!!! Emerson is welcoming our 6th grade families over to talk about the next steps in learning for our students! Click on the following links to get more information (times are dependent on the first letter of the student last name:

March 12 Flyer

Letter from Mr. Rivera

Thank you to Roosevelt PTA for sponsoring used shoe drive!!! We will be collecting used shoes at Cooper to take part in this event! Send in those old shoes with your child and they will be collected, reconditioned, and given out to people in need of shoes.

Monday is a day in which our staff get together to look at all the data collected from the previous trimester/intervention window in efforts to make a game plan for the next trimester. Intervention groups will be created to address the individual needs of our students in the areas of academic, social emotional, and enrichment. These interventions take place during W.I.N. time and are 20 minutes in duration each day of the week. Professional learning and collaboration will take place throughout the day to ensure that our staff is equipped with the knowledge and skills to continue to offer a first class learning experience for our kids!

We are very excited to offer this opportunity to our students!!! Thank you to all the chaperones that have volunteered their time and the teachers that have attending...we definitely could not do this without you!!! A huge "THANK YOU" to Mrs. Goodhue who has put in many hours planning for this!!!

Here is the presentation for camp if you want to check it out for a reference: Camp Copneconic

Dunham's Sports 10% off digital coupon:

Please Click HERE for more information on The Day of Music that is an event that offers our 6th graders a chance to explore the musical instruments that will be offered next year at Emerson.

Let's go make a difference Cooper!

Click on the following links to find out what you can do to make a difference as well as a commitment form (the only requirement is to document the good deed that you have done...and have fun doing it)!!:

• YMAD General Outline for Students 2024-2025
  
• YMAD Commitment Form 2024-2025

Commitment forms due: February 24, 2025

Completed projects due: April 9, 2025

Celebration at Churchill High School: April 23, 2025

We are excited to announce that our 2024-2025 yearbooks are now on sale! This year’s yearbook is packed with memories, highlights, and moments that you won’t want to miss.

Important Details:

• Order Deadline: April 27, 2025
• Yearbook ID Code: 5927925
• Order Link: Click here to order your Cooper Upper Elementary Yearbook

Please note that yearbooks will NOT be available after the deadline. Be sure to secure your copy before time runs out! Order now to guarantee you don’t miss out on this special keepsake.+

Thank you for supporting our school, and we look forward to celebrating another fantastic year!

• Begin to prep your child for school by making sure that routines are established.
• Bedtime routines (read a book, cut off screen time at least 1 hour prior to bedtime, etc.)
• How Much Sleep Does my Child Need?
• Students can begin entering the building at 8:15 am (please do not drop off students any earlier as there will not be any adult supervision prior to that time).

• How will your child get to and from school?
• Bus: get to know the bus letter/number, bus stop, arrival/departure time.
• Dropping off in a car?
• Know the traffic pattern and the door that your child will enter through for school.
• Is your child walking?
• Know the location and door number that your child will be entering and leaving through.

Click HERE to nominate somebody who is ready to carry on the PTA tradition!!!

Here are a few activities parents can do to help their children with mindfulness:

• Teach simple techniques like “belly breathing” or “5-finger breathing.”
• Use visuals like blowing up a pretend balloon or smelling a flower and blowing out a candle.

• Encourage gratitude by asking, “What was the best part of your day?”
• Use guided mindfulness stories or calming music before sleep.

3. Use Mindful Movement

• Practice gentle yoga or stretching.
• Take nature walks while focusing on the senses (e.g., what they see, hear, and feel).

4. Encourage Mindful Eating

• Teach them to eat slowly and notice the texture, taste, and smell of their food.
• Make meals a time to be present rather than rushed.

5. Create a Calm-Down Corner

• Have a cozy space with pillows, books, and sensory tools where they can self-regulate.
• Teach them to visit this space when they feel overwhelmed.

6. Teach Emotional Awareness

• Use a “feelings chart” to help them name their emotions.
• Model mindfulness by pausing before reacting to stress.

7. Engage in Mindful Listening

• Play a game where they close their eyes and name the sounds they hear.
• Listen to calming music or nature sounds together.

8. Practice Gratitude

• Start a gratitude jar where they write or draw things they are thankful for.
• Share one thing you’re both grateful for at the end of the day.

9. Use Guided Mindfulness Apps or Videos

• Explore kid-friendly mindfulness apps
• Watch short mindfulness videos on YouTube together.

10. Encourage Journaling or Drawing

• Let them express their feelings through art or a simple gratitude journal.
• Provide prompts like, “Draw something that made you happy today.”

11. Teach Positive Affirmations

• Help them repeat calming statements like, “I am calm, I am strong.”
• Write affirmations on sticky notes around their room.

12. Model Mindfulness in Daily Life

• Show them how to take deep breaths when feeling stressed.
• Practice being present with them during conversations without distractions.

Taking care of our mental health is important – for kids and adults! Here’s some information

about mental health and how you can support your child’s mental well-being. Please click on the following links to learn more:

Mental Health Matters

Coping Strategies to Manage Stress and Tough Emotions

Please view local community resources at the link below. This will be continuously revised, so please check back throughout the school year. Community Resources If you need any support, please feel free to reach out to our Cooper Support Staff.

Mallory McLean mmclean12@livoniapublicschools.org Rachel Banks Dzikowski rdzikows@livoniapublicschools.org Paige Demaree pdemaree@livoniapublicschools.org

When you or your child needs help, it’s hard to know where to turn. In an effort to ease the burden of finding the mental health and substance use services you need, we’ve partnered with Care Solace, your central hub of care.

With a network of over 425,000 providers and services, Care Solace will help you find the right help at the right time, 24/7/365, at no cost to you. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances, including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance. You can access Care Solace services in three ways:

• Call 888-515-0595 at any time. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365. A dedicated Care Companion will help you every step of the way to research options, secure appointments, and follow up to make sure it is a good fit.
• Search anonymously to get matched with an extensive list of care providers at https://caresolace.com/site/livonia
• Contact your school health professional, and they will submit a referral on your behalf.

No matter what you're experiencing, there is hope and help. We are confident that our new partnership with Care Solace will help us build a healthier, more vibrant school community.
If you have a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1 or The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8. Care Solace is not an emergency response service or mental health services provider.

Cooper is a school-wide Title I building. This means that Cooper receives additional federal funding to help support all students in our building. A condition of this funding requires all families sign the yearly Cooper Compact for each student that is enrolled at Cooper.

Please review and Complete the Cooper Compact form as soon as possible.

This is an excellent opportunity to be a mentor to our students. We love having parents and grandparents help in these positions. Responsibilities include supervising students during lunch in the lunchroom & outside at recess.

Daily 11:00-1:00 p.m. They are paid positions, and there is an application process through Edu Staff. If you are interested please click on the link below and begin the application process through Edu Staff using the link below:

https://www.edustaff.org/

Click "Start and Application" and then proceed through the guided steps. When you get to #4 on the application, click on Wayne RESA, then Livonia Public Schools. When you get to #5, click on Noon Attendant (Noon Monitor).