The Cooper PAWS
Please "PAWS" with us for an update from Cooper School
JANUARY 15, 2024
Student & Staff Wellness
MLK DAY OF SERVICE
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'"
~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King's call to action in service of others, please join our Cooper Community for our annual service learning project. We will once again be creating Personal Care Kits for those in need throughout our community. Please click here to learn how you help, and send in all personal care kits to Cooper Main Office by January 26, 2024.
VALENTINE'S DAY
Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to encourage kindness & compassion. Although we don't host Valentine parties, we know how much our students enjoy sharing Valentine cards. Your child's teacher will provide some time for the children to "deliver" cards to their classmates. If your child would like to bring Valentine Cards to school, please keep the following in mind:
- Student Valentine Cards MAY NOT include candy or food items
- If a student wishes to give out valentine cards, they need to have enough for the whole class.
- The teacher may give out a class list with first names only, or students can simply sign each card without addressing it to a specific person.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS FOR THE COMMUNITY
CHPS has partnered with Care Solace to provide free Mental Health Supports to our students, staff, and families. The Care Solace team can quickly connect you to verified providers in our community. Use this link to connect with a care provider or contact your school counselor for more information. http://www.caresolace.com/site/chpsd
Purpose & Passion
MATH RESOURCES & QUICK LINKS
Our incredible Math Coach, Kim DeYoung has put together quick links to support you and your child in accessing materials at home. These were shared during our family math day in the fall and are valuable resources for navigating the math programs. Please click here for access to these resources.
ST MATH
All students are encouraged to practice ST Math for at least 15 minutes a day. Please encourage your child to continue working through the puzzles at home. The puzzles within ST Math challenge students to figure out how to manipulate objects in space and sequence. ST Math helps increase spatial-temporal reasoning and thus improves students’ understanding of math concepts. Click here to learn more about the science behind ST Math.
Connecting Beyond the Classroom
COOPER PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION ~ PTA
UPCOMING DINE OUT NIGHT
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONTEST
Each year the Cherry Hill African American Civic Association (CHAACA) and the Cherry Hill Public Library partner to host an Essay - Poster - Video Contest for the students of Cherry Hill. This contest is a wonderful opportunity to support our BOE goal of "Connecting Beyond the Classroom". All levels have an opportunity to participate and our Board of Education hosts a recognition of contest winners. Please encourage your students to participate in this meaningful opportunity. The flyer will be in the next Weekly PAWS Newsletter and is also linked here. Entries will be accepted through January 29, 2024.
TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES
If you are in need of translation services at any time for a meeting at school, please notify your child's teacher. We have a device that can be used for immediate needs and we can secure a translator for scheduled meetings.
District & Community Information
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Get to know our Acting Superintendent, Dr. Kwame Morton by visiting the district website information page. Be sure to check out the CHPS Weekly Newsletter for district level news and information.
ESL FAMILY INFORMATION NIGHT
Our district will be hosting a virtual ACCESS for ELLs Information Night on Wednesday, January 31st at 6 pm. Please find the flyer with all the details linked here.
KINDERGARTEN & 1ST GRADE REGISTRATION (NEW STUDENTS)
Do you have an incoming kindergarten or first grade student? Below are the dates for Kindergarten and Grade 1 Registration for the 2024-2025 school year. Be sure to mark your calendars!
January 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30 (12pm-7pm), 31
SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE~ SACC
Wondering what's up with School Age Child Care (SACC) registration? 2024-2025 SACC registration for the 2024-2025 school year will be available on the School Age Child Care and STEP page of the District website on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4 pm (date and time subject to change). Full information on the SACC program is available on the School Age Child Care and STEP page as well.
CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP SHOW CHOIR
Fifth grade students interested in participating in the Show Choir through the Cherry Hill Township Recreation Department, please click here for more details.
S.T.A.R. GAMES ~ SAVE THE DATE
Each year our students in the LLD and ASD classes are provided a wonderful opportunity to participate in the district STAR Games (Specially. Talented. Athletes. Recognized). Please click here for this year's Save the Date.
Informational Items
WEATHER-RELATED SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION
To learn more about district procedures and information related to weather-related schools closings, please click here to visit our district webpage.
WINTER WEATHER REMINDERS
Please keep the following in mind as you prepare your children for school each day. We will take the students outside for play whenever possible. Thank you for assisting us with a smooth transition into the colder months and for helping us to prepare your children for an enjoyable recess period.
- Dress in layers and bring jackets/coats, hats, and gloves every day.
- Please label all clothing with your child's name in case an item is left behind during recess.
- classroom teachers will designate activities available for indoor recess.
- Students are not permitted to use personal electronic devices at school.
- Students may not bring trading cards/toys to recess.
LOST AND FOUND
Important Dates
Link to the full Cooper Family Calendar
January ~ NJ Muslim Heritage Month
1/15: School Closed (MLK Day of Service)
1/17: PTA General Membership Meeting (6:30pm)
1/22-1/26: The Great Kindness Challenge
1/24: PTA Dine Out Night (Ain't That Rich BBQ~ Pick Up at Cooper 5:30-7pm)
1/26: Service Learning Care Kits Due
1/26: PTA Talent Show (6:30pm)
2/15: PTA Valentine Skating Party
2/16: School Closed- Teacher In-Service
2/19: School Closed- Presidents Day
James Fenimore Cooper School
Email: ebartolome@chclc.org
Website: cooper.chclc.org
Location: 1960 Greentree Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
Phone: (856) 424-4554
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