Message From Dr. Watkins, Week of January 5

Happy New Year to everyone. 

We hope that your holiday break was joyful and relaxing.

Second Semester

The second semester will begin for students on Tuesday. Students will receive new schedules and in some cases different teachers.

Report Cards

Report cards will be sent home this Friday. If you have any questions or concerns about your student's grades, please don't hesitate to contact the teacher by email.  Teacher's emails may be found by visiting the Cooper website at www.cobbk12.org/cooper.  If you need assistance, please call the front office at 770-819-2438.

School Council

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

Message From Dr. Watkins, Week of December 8

Saturday Grace Day is Coming

Parents are reminded about the Saturday Grace Day on Saturday, December 13, for students to come to school between 8:30 and 9:00 AM to complete class assignments in which they received a zero. In order for students to attend, parents must sign up their student by visiting the Cooper website at  www.cobb12.org/cooper. Parents are also required to come into the school to sign in and to sign out their student when they have completed their assignments.
 

Jazz Band Concert

The Cooper Jazz bands will perform on Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM.

Important Meetings

The School Site Council will meet this Thursday at 8:00 AM and the Foundation will meet Friday at 8:00 AM.

Parent Volunteers Needed

Parents are needed to volunteer in the cafeteria between 11:00 and 12:30 on Wednesday, December 17 so that the teachers can enjoy their holiday luncheon. Please contact Teri Neal at teri.neal@cobbk12.org or call the office at 770-819-2438. 

Message from Dr. Watkins Week of October 6

Homework Assignments

Please check to make sure that your student is completing their homework nightly. Homework assignments should be written in the agenda book. You can verify the assignments by checking the teachers' blogs. The link is on the Cooper website www.cobbk12.org/cooper.

School Council Meeting

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

College Bound Trip

Our 8th graders will be visiting Emory University this Wednesday and Thursday.

Testing for 7th Graders

All 7th graders will be taking the Cognitive Abilities Test this Thursday and the Iowa Test of Basic Skills every day next week.


 

Message from Dr. Watkins Week of September 1

Happy Labor Day!

District Parent Engagement Meeting 

There will be a District Title I parent engagement meeting on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8:30-12:00 at Sky view Learning Center. Please RSVP to Dr. Yvonne Anderson.

Back to School Dance

Don't forget about our Back to School Dance this Thursday form 4:30-6:00 for $3 before Thursday and $4 on Thursday. A signed permission slip is also required. Parents are asked to donate cans of soda and individual bags of chips as well as serve as chaperones.

School Council Parent Needed

Nominations are still needed for a parent for a parent to serve on the School Council.

Cooper Foundation Meeting

The Cooper Foundation will meet this Thursday at 8:00 AM in the main office.

Parent Needed From Math Team

 A parent is needed to help chair our Math Team. Please contact Dr. Phyllis Porter.

Message From Dr Watkins: Week of August 25

Parent Vue Codes Available

Beginning this Tuesday, August 26th and every evening from 8:00- 6:30 PM until September 10, you may pick up your Parent Vue codes to check your student's grades. Please bring your ID. You will also be able to get them on Thursday, September 11, from 7-9 PM at Open House. 

School Council Nominations

Nominations are needed for two parents to serve on the School Council. Nominations may be made via email or in the front office.

Distinguished Men of Cooper Leadership Program

All 7th and 8th grade males interested in becoming a part of The Distinguished Men of Cooper -our new young men's leadership program, please plan to attend an informational meeting this Monday or next Monday at 8:30 AM in the health room. Dads, you're needed as volunteers. Please contact coach Dmitri Bryant- dmitri.bryant@cobbk12.org with questions or to volunteer.

Cooper College Bound

8th grade parents are reminded about our Cooper College Bound trip to Emory University.  The cost is only $25 and is due Sept. 26.

Message From Dr. Watkins, Principal Week of March 24

Dress Down Day for Returned Parent Surveys

All students who returned the parent surveys by Friday may dress down tomorrow. Dress down stickers will be given to students by homeroom teachers.

Cooper Band Large Group Performance Evaluation at Kell High School

 The 5th and 7the period band students have their LGPE tomorrow and 4th period band students have LGPE on Thursday. These students will need to wear the proper uniform in order to attend the performance. Both groups will be performing at Kell High School and will return to Cooper after their performances. Please check the band blog if you have further questions.

PTSA Meeting 3/27/2014

PTSA will have a meeting at 6 PM to select the nominating committee for next year's officers.

School Council Meeting 3/25/14

The School Council will meet on Tuesday at 8:00 AM in the main office.

Academic Assemblies Friday 3/28/14

Parents, don't forget to attend our academic assemblies this Friday. The times are 9:45 for 8th grade, 1:00 for 7th, and 2:45 for 6th grade. Students will be honored for earning all A's, A's and B's, Perfect Attendance, and Most Improved. Invitations will be sent home with students.

Message from Dr. Watkins for Week of March 17

Important Parent Survey

Students will be given a parent survey on Monday and all students who return it by Friday will receive a dress down pass to be used only on Monday, March 24.

 Student of the Month

We will have our Student of the Month celebration on Wednesday at 8:00 AM in the Media Center,

 Cooper Foundation Meeting

 Cooper Foundation will meet this Friday at 8:00 AM in the front office. 

Spring Pictures 

Spring pictures will be taken this Thursdsay. Students may bring a change of clothing if they are paying for pictures.

 Report Cards Coming

All students will receive report cards this Wednesday. Parents are asked to contact their student's teachers via email with any questions.

Everyone have a great evening.

 

Weekly Message from Dr. Watkins, Cooper Middle School Principal 1/12/2014

Duke Tip Program Meeting

Information for Cooper Parents

Parents of 7th grade students in the Duke Tip Program and all 8th graders, don't forget about the meeting Monday evening January 13th at 6:30 PM in the theater to receive information about the PSAT and Readistep Test results.

School Council Meeting

The School Council will meet on Tuesday, January 14th at 8:00 AM in the front office conference room. We will have our Student of the Month celebration this Thursday at 8:00 AM in the Media Center.

Chat -n- Chew With Dr. Watkins

All parents are encouraged to attend this month's Chat and Chew this Thursday, January 16th from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in MM1. The PTSA has invited several local and state officials to hear about our STEM Program and plans for an outdoor science classroom. After the session, questions may be asked of the officials.

ASP On Hold

The After School Program (ASP) is being halted temporarily and will resume as Saturday School when we get closer to the CRCT. Information will be sent to parents at a later date.