“Starting the Conversation about Teens and Mental Health” -Chat N Chew

Join Cooper MS PTSA 

Date: Sept. 13, 2016 at 9:30 am- 10:30 am  

Location: Parent Resource Room. 

Topic: “Starting the Conversation about Teens and Mental

Health”

Special guest speaker will be Annette Hughes, LMSW of Social Concepts and Development Services.

We know what it takes to keep a child physically healthy- but the basics for good mental health aren’t always as clear. 

Don’t worry, you’re not alone Children’s mental health matters! Talking about mental health concerns can be scary. 

Half of all mental health disorders begin by the age of 14. Early

identification and early intervention in children and teens is essential to their current and future

well-being.

With the start of a new school year, let’s start the conversation, get informed, be prepared and learn the facts about Teens and Mental Health with other parents, and your local community.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Message from Dr. Watkins Week of December 14

Final Exams This Week

• Students will be taking final examinations this Monday through Thursday. 

Dental Forms Needed

• Parents are asked to send in the dental forms this week for the mobile dental clinic. They were sent home with students last week. 

Chat N Chew This Tuesday

• Please join us this Tuesday at 9:30 AM for our monthly Chat and Chew with the principal. 

Student of The Month

• We will also be having our Student of the Month celebration on Thursday at 8 AM in the Parent Resource Room.

Cooper in the Top 10 Percent of State

Cooper has been named a Highest-Progress School and is among the 10 percent of the state’s Title I schools making the most progress in improving the performance of the “all students” group over three years on the statewide assessment. The data is from the 2013-14 school year.


We wish all of our families Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year. Students will return on Tuesday, January 5, 2016.

Message from Dr. Watkins, Principal Cooper Middle School Week of November 9

PTSA Spirit T-Shirts Are Still on Sale

Basic T Shirts  up to size Adult XL are $10.00. Large sizes, long sleeves and sweat shirts are available. Contact  Cooper PTSA for more details on pricing.  

Progress Reports are Out

Parents, please contact your student's teachers via email if you have questions or concerns about their progress reports that were sent home on Friday.  We hope that you also read all of the information that was attached, especially about our Reading Challenge to get all students to read 3 books by Superbowl time!

Chorus Concert on This Tuesday

Please join us for our all chorus concert this Tuesday evening at 7 PM.

Veteran's Breakfast

We are also hosting our annual Veteran's Day breakfast this Wednesday at 8 AM in the Media Center. If you plan to attend, please contact the secretary, Teri Neal- Teri.neal@cobbk12.org.

School Council Meeting

The School Council will meet on Thursday morning at 8 AM

Chat N Chew

You don't want to miss the Chat and Chew this Thursday at 6:30 PM in the Parent Resource Room. There will be a guest presenter discussing the topic of social media and teenagers.

Thanksgiving Lunch

 Please look for the sign up genius on our website for our annual Thanksgiving lunch next Thursday for you to come and have lunch on us with your student.

Message from Dr.Watkins: Update on Conference Week

Conference Week

Conference Week will be held during the week of October 19-22. There is a Sign-up Genius Link on the Cooper website www.cobbk12.org/cooper on the left hand side under Conference Sign-ups. There you may sign up for 15 minute time slots to meet with individual teachers about your students' academic progress.  Students will be released each day that week at 2:15.

Reading Time for Students

Students' Reading Inventories were sent home with the last progress report. All Cooper students should be reading at least 30 minutes to one hour each day. This is very important to help students improve and excel in all subjects.

 PTSA Shirts Are On Sale

PTSA T-Shirts are on sale until November 7th. Please download your order form here 

Chat N Chew

Join us this Tuesday for our October Chat and Chew with the Principal on Tuesday at 9:30 AM in the Parent Resource Room.

School Council Meeting

The School Council will meet this Thursday at 8:00 AM in the main office.

Message From Dr. Watkins: Week of March 15

Science Olympiad Team Wins Medals

Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team for winning 28 medals and over 30 ribbons at the regional competition this Saturday at Gordon State College. All of the students placed in an event and we are extremely proud of both teams. A special thank you to Lockheed Martin for sponsoring our teams and for attending on Saturday.

Chat N Chew On Wednesday

Parents, don't forget to join us this Wednesday for the Chat and Chew with the principal. We will also be sharing information about the Title I Program.

Georgia Milestones Mock Tests

Each day this week we will be conducting mock tests for the upcoming Georgia Milestones Test. Please help us by making sure that your student attends school every day and on time.

Message from Dr. Watkins week of February 16

GEMS Has Success

 Thanks to everyone for helping to contribute to the GEMS Jeans for Teens community service project. In one week 926 jeans were collected for needy teens.

Chat & Chew Coming

Join us for the next Chat and Chew with the Principal on Thursday, February 26, at 9:30 AM in the Parent Resource Room.

Message From Dr. Watkins Week of January 26

Cooper Science Olympiad Team Wins Medals

As we continue to progress towards becoming a STEM certified school, we would like to congratulate our Science Olympiad Team that competed this weekend at Dodgen and the three students who received medals- Dinachi Okonkwo, Somto Okafor, and Lemor Carlton.

Cooper STEAM Students Compete In Future Cities Competition

We also had a team of students who compete this weekend for the first time at the Future City's Competition sponsored by the American Engineering Society. A special thank you to the teachers and parents who supported these students' efforts. Please look for pictures of both teams this week on our website- www.cobbk12.org/cooper.

Homework Reminder

We ask that all parents talk to their student about turning in all assignments on time. We will not have another Grace Day, and expect students to turn in assignments when they are due.

Message from Dr. Watkins Week of January 19

Dr. King Holiday School Closed

School will be closed tomorrow in honor of Dr. King's birthday.

Free Tickets for Selma Movie

Please visit the link http://selmastudenttickets.com/. for more information on free tickets for 7th and 8th graders to see the movie Selma.

Chat -n- Chew STEAM Presentation This Tuesday

Parents are reminded to join us this Tuesday at 6:30 PM for our Chat and Chew which will be focused on our progress towards becoming a STEM certified school. If you plan to attend, please sign up using the Sign-up Genius found on the PTSA link on the Cooper website. www.cobbk12.org/cooper.  Students and teachers will be presenting information.

Academic Assemblies

Students who will be honored this Friday, January 23, during the Academic assemblies will receive their invitations on Tuesday.

Cooper STEAM Presentation January 20, 2015

Cooper Middle School PTSA presents a Special Chat -n- Chew with Dr. Watkins 

 "The Cooper STEAM Academy Presentation" 

 Most parents know that Cooper Middle School is well on its way to becoming a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) certified school. Now it is time for the community and our leaders to see and hear about what we are doing to their student's future.

 All Cooper Middle School Parents are Invited

• Where: Cooper Middle School 
•  Date: January 20, 2015 
•  Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM 

 Register Here

Message From Dr. Watkins: Week of January 12

Report Cards

Please remember that report cards were sent home last Friday.

Holiday Reminder

In honor of Dr. King's birthday, school will be closed on Monday, January 19.

Chat -N- Chew STEAM Presentation

Join us for a very important Chat and Chew next Tuesday, January 20 at 6:30 PM. We will have several local leaders and politicians coming to hear a presentation about our progress towards becoming a STEM certified school.

Affordable Care Act Information

There is a community link on our website about assistance with the Affordable Care Act. www.cobbk12.org/cooper

Hoodies Are Now Allowed 

Students are now allowed to wear hoodies at Cooper as long as they are uniform colors and solid.

Front Office Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed in the front office, please contact Teri Neal our secretary if interested. 770-819-2438.

Cooper STEAM Academy Presentation January 20, 2015

Cooper Middle School PTSA presents a Special Chat -n- Chew with Dr. Watkins

"The Cooper STEAM Academy Presentation"

Most parents know that Cooper Middle School is well on its way to becoming a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) certified school.  Now it is time for the community and our leaders to see and hear about what we are doing to their student's future.

All Cooper Middle School Parents are Invited

Where: Cooper Middle School

Date: January 20, 2015

Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM

Register Here

Message from Dr. Watkins Week of December 15

Holiday Dance

Tickets will be sold at lunch tomorrow and Tuesday for the 6th/7th grade dance being held on Tuesday from 4:30-6:00 PM -$2 for PTSA members and $4 for non members.

McEachern Elective Class Registration for 8th Graders

Eighth grade parents whose student will attend McEachern next year are asked to look for an elective form.

STEAM Academy Sign Up

Seventh and Eighth grade parents who would like for their student to participate in the Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math (STEAM) classes next semester are asked to sign up on the Cooper website beginning Tuesday. 

Chat N Chew Discussing Cooper's Test Scores

Please join us this Thursday at 9:30 AM for the Chat and Chew with the principal. We will be discussing Cooper's increase in test scores over the past few years and the state's accountability for all schools.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to everyone.

Message From Dr. Watkins Week of November 17

Student Safety

Please help us keep your students safe by making sure that they are not dropped off to school before 8:00 AM. Staff don't arrive for duty to monitor students until 8:15.

McEachern Parent Night for 8th Grade

Eighth grade parents are reminded of the McEachern parent's meeting tomorrow at McEachern at 6:30 PM in their gym.

Evening Chat N Chew with Dr. Watkins

Join us for the Chat and Chew with the Principal on Tuesday at 6:30 PM in the Parent Resource Room.

Band and Chorus Concerts

There will be a band concert on Wednesday and a chorus concert on Thursday. Both are at 7:00 PM and students are expected to arrive by 6.

Cooper Foundation Meeting

The Foundation will meet this Friday at 8:00 AM, and

Thanksgiving Lunch Friday

All parents are invited to come and have Thanksgiving lunch with their students.

Message from Dr. Watkins, Principal Week of October 20

Conference Week

This week is Conference Week, Spirit Week and the Scholastic Book Fair. Students will be released each day at 2:15.  Please remember to sign-up on the Cooper website- www.cobbk12.org/cooper

Spirit Week

For Spirit Week there is a theme for each day:

• Monday- mix match
• Tuesday- twin day,
• Wed- dress for success, 
• Thur- Throwback Thursday, 60s, 70s, or 80s, 
• Friday- Spirit Day. 

Parents, please make sure that students are dressed appropriately

Chat N Chew

We will be hosting our first Chat and Chew with the Principal this Thursday at 9:30 AM in the Parent Resource Room.

Picture Day

Tuesday, October 28 is Picture Day.

We look forward to seeing all of our parents for Conference Week.

Message from Dr. Watkins, Principal Cooper Middle School: Week of October 13

Testing This Week

Each day this week all 7th graders will be taking the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. It is very important that students come to school on time each day. 

PTSA Skate Night

The PTSA is sponsoring a skate night this Friday from 6-10 PM at Sparkles in Hiram. PTSA members will receive a discount, and the cost of joining the PTSA is only $6.

Chat -N- Chew

We will have our first Chat and Chew with the Principal on Thursday, October 23 at 9:30 AM in the Parent Resource Room.

Conference Week

Conference Week begins October 20. Parents may go ahead and visit the Cooper website or teachers' blogs to sign up for parent-teacher conferences. Students will be released each day at 2:15.  

Message from Dr. Watkins Week of March 10, 2014

Science Olympiad Team Medals at Georgia State Competition

Congratulations, to our Science Olympiad Team for medaling at the Georgia State University competition held on  March 8!

 Band Readies For LGPE

Band students- 5th and 7th period students have practice after school on Monday until 5:30.  Second period students have practice after school on Tuesday until 5:30. Eighth graders have their LGPE this Friday at 1:50 at McEachern.

 Chat -n- Chew 3/13

Parents, please join us this Thursday at 6:30 PM for our Chat and Chew in the Parent Resource Room. 

Saturday School Begins 3/15 

Saturday School begins this Saturday for targeted students from 9-12. Parents will need to provide transportation.

 

State & County Officials Impressed with Cooper STEAM Program

Georgia State Representative Alisha Morgan and Cobb County Commissioner Lisa Cupid were in a packed audience of parents and guests at the PTSA January Chat -n- Chew as Dr. Watkins, Science teachers Diane Goldsberry and Carol Mickus presented Cooper Middle School's STEAM Initiative.

What is STEAM?

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Cooper's STEAM program will allow our students to be exposed and prepared for the future job in the fastest growing industries.

Topics covered in the presentation were:

1. Cooper's goal to become a STEM Certified School
2. Outdoor Science Classroom
3. Summer STEM program
4. Robotics
5. Bring Your Own Device Program
6. Science Olympiad
7. STEAM TEAM

Mrs. Morgan and Mrs Cupid, along with the room full of parents, pledged to assist and support Cooper Middle School with is efforts to raise awareness and funds for the STEAM program. 

How Can Parents Get Involved?

If you are interested in learning more about the STEAM Program. Please e-mail Dr.Wakins or Attend the next scheduled PTSA Chat -n- Chew