“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.

Cooper MS PTSA

Join Us Tues Aug. 30, 2016

1^st General Body PTSA Meeting

6:30 pm

Parent Resource Room

Special Guest Speaker

GA PTA President

Ms. Lisa-Marie Haygood

Reflections Theme 2016 - What Is Your Story

Cooper PTSA Spirit Shirts On Sale

 PTSA Spirit Shirts Have Arrived !

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Sizes Youth Small to Adult XL
$12.00

PTSA Spirit Shirts Announcement

Announcement Regarding PTSA Spirit Shirts

The PTSA spirit shirts have not arrived as previously announced. We (PTSA) have had some problems getting the order corrected that is why there has been such a long delay. We bear full responsibility for the long wait for the shirts. We should have a definite date very soon and we will announce it through all available Cooper Middle School Channels.

Again this delay is not the fault of Cooper Middle School or the Administrators. it is on us.

We apologize for the delay 

Thank you

Cooper Middle School PTSA

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, The week of October 5

7th Grade Testing This Week

All 7th grade students will take the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) on M-TH of this week. We ask that students get a good night's rest and come to school on time each day.

Picture Day

All students have been given a packet for Picture Day which will be this Thursday. Please look for more information this week.

College Bound

All 8th grade parents are reminded about the Cooper College Bound Program. The trip to Kennesaw State will be the beginning of November and the cost is only $30.

Student Attendance

Parents, please look for important information about student attendance on our website- www.cobbk12.org/cooper

PTSA T-Shirts

PTSA T-Shirt Sale has been extended to November 7, 2015. Please turn in money and order forms to the School Office.

Download Order Form here

Cooper Middle School BoxTops Fund Raiser

Box Tops Fund Raiser

The PTSA would like your help with collecting Box Tops for Cooper. The goal is 10,000 box tops. Please clip box tops and send them in with your student. (Parents may also participate in online promotions. 

• Go to BTFE.com/signup to subscribe to the box tops newsletter. 
• Enter Cooper ID which is 959789.

Subscribe by September 30 and we earn 5 box tops. You will receive coupons, samples and other opportunities to earn eboxtops for our school. Participate in in-store offers.

If you currently shop at Sam's Club, you can earn up to 400 box tops per transaction for our school. Go to Samsclub.com/boxtops for more information. Promotion runs through July 2016.)

Our Goal is to Raise 10,000 Box Tops Which Will Brings$1,000.00 to our school

Message from Dr. Watkins Week of September 14

PTSA Open House

Parents please join us for Open House this Thursday, September 17, from 6:30-8:30 PM. Prior to Open House, there will be a Title I informational meeting from 5:30-6:30 PM. in the theater.

Synergy Parent Meeting and Assembly

Parents we ask that you check Synergy to get your student's schedule and that if possible only parents and guardians attend. Each grade level will have a 30 minute assembly in the theater in addition to visiting classes and getting information about Synergy in the Media Center.

Constitution Day

This Thursday, we are also celebrating Constitution Day. Students may wear appropriate jeans if they also wear a red, white and blue top.

Friday Dress Down Day

On Friday, students may dress down for $1 and pay $1 to watch the student basketball game during their Connections time.

Cooper PTSA 2015 Volunteer Opportunities

Cooper PTSA Volunteer Opportunities

Please go to Sign Up Genius to Sign Up

1. Watch Dogs: (Dad of Good Students): Meetings coming soon
2. School Store
3. Parent Support for Academic Teams: BETA Club, Science Olympiad, Math, Robotics, Reading Bowl and Future Cities
4. Parent Support for Chorus, Band and Orchestra
5. GEMS
6. Distinguished Men of Cooper

Message from Dr. Watkins: Week of August 31

Important Reminder

A reminder to parents to check teachers' blogs and Parentvue for grades. The first progress reports will be sent home in a few weeks.

School Closed Labor Day

 School will be closed this Monday in honor of Labor Day.

Microsoft Office 365

Please visit the Cooper website www.cobbk12.org/cooper for information on how you and your student can access Office 365.

Attention Cooper Students and Parents CEISMC Student Programs

K.I.D.S. Club 2012/13 is now open for registration! Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. K.I.D.S. Club 2015/16 dates have been announced! Registration coming soon!   The school year has started and we're excited to offer some great activities to further your student's STEM knowledge and interest. With the new year comes some great new STEM activities. We're hard at work coming up with new and exciting experiments for our KIDS club sessions. Additionally, we're looking to develop a new LEGO-based program. Stay tuned for more information! For more information visit: https://kidsclub-ceismc.gatech.edu/

Welcome Back from Cooper PTSA

Cooper Middle School PTSA

Welcomes All of Our Parents,Teachers and Students Back to School

Message from Dr.Watkins Week of May 4

Teacher Appreciation Week

Help us show how much we appreciate our teachers, it's Teacher Appreciation Week.

Orchestra Concert Monday

The 6th grade orchestra concert has be rescheduled for tomorrow night at 7:00 PM.

Parent Volunteer Dinner

We will be honoring our parent volunteers this Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM in the Media Center. If you plan to attend, please contact the front office to let us know- 770-819-2438.

Summer Camp Deadlines

Parents are reminded that the deadline for signing up for the Rising 6th grade and STEM summer camps is tomorrow.  The application is on the Cooper website- www.cobbk12.org/cooper along with other important dates for the remaining 14 days of school.

GA Tech Game Development Summer Camp at McEachern for Rising 9th Graders

For more information http://mceachernhighptsa.blogspot.com/

Message from Dr. Watkins: Week of April 27

Meeting Regarding DC Trip

Parents of 6th grade students are invited to attend an informational meeting this Tuesday from 6:00-6:45 PM about a Washington, DC trip we are planning for next year. That meeting will be followed by the 6th grade band concert at 7:00 PM.

Register for Summer Camps Now

Parents are reminded to sign up their students for the Rising 6th grade summer camp and the Rising 7th and 8th grade STEAM Camp. The links are both on our website- www.cobbk12.org/cooper.  The deadline for transportation is May 4.

Parent Night

Our website also contains information for the South Cobb Parent Night which will be held on Monday, May 4. Cooper will host its Rising 6th grade parent night this Thursday at 6:30 PM.

Message from Dr. Watkins, Week of April 20

Testing Resumes This Week

Students will continue to take the Georgia Milestones test on Monday and Tuesday and parents are asked to ensure that students go to bed early and come to school each day and on time so that they can get breakfast. We will begin testing at 9:15. 

Summer Camp Information Coming!

Applications will be placed on the Cooper webiste www.cobbk12.org/cooper starting Tuesday, April 21 for our Rising 6th grade and STEAM summer camps.  Both camps will be held during the week of June 8 and space is limited.

McEachern Summer Bridge Program

McEachern is announcing their Summer Bridge Program to be held July 13-16. Applications are due by May 20. For more information please email Krystal Wattley- krystal.wattley@cobbk12.org

Message from Dr. Watkins Week of April 13

Welcome Back!

We hope that everyone had a safe and enjoyable spring break and feel prepared for the last six week of this school year.

GA Milestones Testing This Week

A reminder to all parents and students that the GA Milestones will be given beginning this Wednesday, April 15-Tuesday, April 21.  It is very important that students get a good night's sleep, come to school on time each day, and eat a healthy breakfast.  We will not be able to call into classrooms once testing has begun each day at 9:15.  We ask parents to encourage your student to take their time and do their very best. Information about the Georgia Milestones may be found on the Cooper website- www.cobbk12.org/cooper.

Sign up for Culinary Kids for Food Network's Rachael Ray's Kids Cook-Off!

Greetings PTA leaders. This week, the phone lines in the Georgia PTA office have not buzzing as much as they customarily do each day. We know that many schools are on Spring break. We hope that you are having plenty of fun with your families. Upon the impending reopening of many of Georgia's school districts, we wanted to share some news with you. Our office received formal notification of a search for kids with a talent for the culinary arts being conducted throughout the nation for Rachael Ray's Kids Cook-off on the Food Network. Ryan McRae (show's Senior Casting Associate) has solicited our assistance in getting the word out in Georgia. Please note the following: Rachael Ray's Kids Cook-Off is an exciting culinary reality series on the Food Network. Rachael Ray is in search of the most talented kid chefs in the country with captivating personalities who believe that they are at the top of their culinary game and want to inspire a Food Network audience through their passion for food and cooking. The winner will receive a grand prize that will help to kick-start their culinary career! The attached flyer further details what they are looking for and the method by which to apply. For more information and how to apply, just visit their website at www.JSCasting.com. Let's show the Food Network that Georgia has the most talented kid chefs in the country!