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Welcome Cooper Families!
We will begin at 5:00 PM.
While you are waiting, familiarize yourself with the tools of this platform. Due to the large
size of the call, some participation options will be turned on/ off throughout the meeting.
Welcome & Introductions
Dana
Scabis
Lisa Michael Maureen Michele Director of
Barrow Rath McLoughlin Boak Student
Principal Assistant Assistant Interim Director
Services
Principal Principal of Student
7th grade 8th grade Services
Welcome & Introductions
Heather Dorman Courtney Derr
School-Based Technology Instructional
Specialist (SBTS) Coach
Check-In
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Agenda ✓ Check-In & Introductions ❏ Cooper’s Mission, Vision, and Beliefs ❏ Cooper Prep ❏ Orientation & Open House ❏ Laptop Distribution/Forms ❏ Schoology, Instruction, Advisory ❏ After School Programming ❏ Renovation & Return to 5 Days ❏ Health Guidance ❏ Upcoming events
Transitioning to Middle School
• Post 2020 -Five Days a Week
• Structured school environment vs
self-directed at home
• Consider executive functioning and
ability to stay on task
• Build community and trusting relationships
• Maintain high academic standards
balanced with meeting students where
they are
• Increased independence of an adolescent
Mission and Vision
Mission
The Cooper community supports the growth of all
students to think critically and function as
empathetic, respectful, and responsible global
citizens.
Vision
Cooper Middle School creates a caring culture for
families, students, and staff. We are committed to
collaborating with one another to meet the
academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
of our students. We integrate meaningful learning
experiences which foster students’ curiosity and
develop their communication and collaborative
skills.
Beliefs
Beliefs
• Achieve high academic standards in a
highly-engaged learning environment
• Develop timeless character qualities
• Learn responsibility
• Value perseverance and persistence
(growth mindset)
• Grow socially and emotionally and affirm
identities
Virtual Cooper Prep
Virtual Cooper Prep is accessible to all students on Cooper website and
includes a self-paced interactive module that covers a variety of topics -
welcome messages, Cooper’s block schedule, organization strategies,
technology tips, and more!
In-person Cooper Prep
In-person registration: Activities:
• Closed on July 10th and parents • Welcome & community building
who registered their child for the • Block schedule overview
in-person session received a • School Tour
• Laptop Distribution
confirmation email on July 16th • Meet administrators &
from Aubrey Midgley. counselors
• If you haven’t yet done so,
please complete the student Parents will receive an email with
information request linked in the links to the required Emergency
email sent on July 16th. Care form to completed prior to
Cooper Prep.Student Orientation
Students Only
Thursday, August 19th Students will receive schedules, have a chance
9:00 - 11:00 AM to walk their schedule (odd/ even days), and
meet teachers.
Bus transportation to CMS* from:
● Colvin Run ES - 8:25 AM Students must bring Emergency Care Card. If
● Forestville ES - 8:20 AM they turned one in at Cooper Prep, a second
form is not required.
● Great Falls ES - 8:30 AM
● Spring Hill ES - 8:40 AM There will be no laptops distributed.
If unable to attend any of the in-person events, schedules will be available in SIS
*Bus sign-up included in News You Choose email StudentVue and ParentVue. All students will be provided a schedule on the first day
of school.Family Open House
Open to Students & Families
Thursday, Medication
August 19th Students will have a chance to walk their
drop-off schedule (odd/ even days) and stop by to
available as briefly meet their teachers.
2:00 - 5:00 PM well as the first
day of school.
*suggested 30 Opportunity for form collection, laptop
minute visit;
scheduled posted in distribution, and PTO (membership, spirit
News You Choose wear, and ice cream).
emailsForms
Welcome Packets with required forms being mailed this week.
The following forms must be turned in when your child comes to Cooper for
the first time (Cooper Prep, Orientation, Open House or First Day of School).
■ Emergency Care Card
■ Health Form
■ FLE Opt-Out Form (only if you opt out)
Online Technology Form will be available on August 11th.Laptop Distribution
Cooper Prep* August 11th or 12th
*those registered for in-person
August 12th
Laptop Pick-Up
2-4 PM
August 19th
Open House
2-5 PM
First Day of School August 23rdSchoology & Zoom Cooper was a Schoology Pilot last year. Lessons learned: ● Consistent folder organization ● First days of school lessons ● Cooper Corner → One stop shop for students & parents
Schoology Parent View
https://www.fcps.edu/schoology/parents/welcomeCooper Block Schedule
Instruction Each block is ~85 minutes and typically meets five times over a two week rotation. ● Community building ● Independent work ● Full group presentations ● Group work ● Interactive technology tools ● Brain break times built in Digital citizenship • Students are expected to participate and treat the online environment as they would their classrooms.
Advisory-Block 4
All FCPS middle & high schools have embedded this block of time into
the school day
• Focus on relationships, community, resilience and empowerment
• Connection with a caring adult
• Connection with peers
• Engagement and fun
• Relevance (real life)
• Sense of belonging, affirming identities
• Elevating student voice
• Planning for the future
• Skill development, organization, executive functioning
• Combination of advisory time and academic supportBrain Break FCPS division-wide initiative • Daily 15 minute “break” around lunch block • Brief break from academics and opportunity for socialization • No cell phone use during this time
Attendance
Student attendance for all classes is required.
If you know your student will not be present for any class, please contact the front
office using the contact information below.
703-442-5858
CooperMiddle.Attendance@fcps.edu
Students are expected to check Schoology and follow-up with teachers upon
return from an absence. If your child will be absent three or more days, they should
visit the main office and request the pre-arranged absence form.After School Programming We are excited to return to in-person after school activities and encourage our students to find a club/activity of interest and connect with peers! All after school programs/activities will be offered in-person only on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting mid-Sept. ● A Session → 2:25 - 3:25 PM ● B session → 3:30 - 4:30 PM Offerings & sign-up will be posted in Schoology, stay tuned! Our After School Specialist will share more information soon!
Cell Phones ● “Away for the Day” from 7:30 AM - 2:15 PM. ● Cell phones and AirPods/ ear buds should remain off and in student’s backpacks for the duration of the school day. This includes any “smart phone” watch. ● Phones are available in the front office if students need to contact parents.
Renovation Updates
Renovation Updates
Summer work Looking ahead
● Renovated cafeteria and gym I ● New wing anticipated be completed
● New addition/wing under Feb, 2022
construction now ● Phase two planned to begin Feb,
2022 and completed February, 2023
Update/Implications: ○ Includes: current main hallway,
● No lockers/PE lockers this year science wing, upstairs math
due to renovation hallway, Student Services suite,
front office, continued second
floor additionPreparing for Returning 5 Days
● First day of school is Monday, August 23rd
● Transportation ridership survey was due yesterday
● Charged FCPS laptop & charger
● Supply list posted on Cooper website
○ Highly suggested that students have an odd day binder/ folder and an even
day binder/ folder
● ParentVue-sign up for your account if you do not already have access
● 7th grade vaccinations → Communication from FCPS about required vaccines
Communication:
● Weekly News You Choose emails (sent on Wednesday evenings)
● Cooper website: https://cooperms.fcps.edu/
● Schoology Cooper CornerTransportation Ridership Survey
If you wish for your Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) student to use school transportation
services for the 2021-2022 school year, it is important that you respond to this survey from the
Office of Transportation Services (OTS).
● Submit a separate survey for each of your children enrolled in FCPS. If the survey is not
completed, your child will not be added to a bus route at the beginning of the school year.
● During the school year, changes to your intent can be made with your school's SIS operator
if the need for transportation changes or you do not complete this survey. However, please
note it may take up to five days to update transportation.
● Your immediate attention to this matter is appreciated.
● Please see your SIS ParentVue account if you are unsure of your student's ID number.Health Protocols
● Layered prevention strategies
○ Promoting vaccination
○ Consistent and correct mask use
○ Handwashing and respiratory etiquette
○ Staying home when sick and getting
tested
○ Contact tracing, in combination with
isolation and quarantine
○ Cleaning and disinfectionMasks Masks ● Universal masking will be required while on buses & on school property (R2019). ● Mask exemption process requires a written statement from physician confirmation that not wearing a face covering is necessary - including documented health conditions AND communication impairments, or disabilities. Physician's note must be signed.
Cafeteria ● 4 lunches, courtyard flexibility later in the fall ● Additional square footage once cafe is complete ● Masks required when not actively eating and drinking ● Free breakfast and lunch
Positive Covid Cases ● Report positive test result or doctor provided COVID diagnosis ● School initiates a form for positive cases to the FCHD to initiate contact tracing ● FCHD will contact persons identified as close contacts and provides advisement to the school ● School communicates with Stakeholder groups with information and if necessary, FCHD communicates any next steps (quarantine, etc)
Additional Considerations ● Classroom seating charts ● One-way hall for foot traffic on the main level ● Teacher preparation for providing asynchronous work through Schoology when temporarily paused from instruction
Upcoming Events
● August 11 & 12th at In-person Cooper Prep
Laptop Distribution ● August 12th from 2-4 PM
● August 19th from 3-5 PM
● First Day of School
Student Orientation Thursday, August 19th from 9-11 AM
Open House Thursday, August 19th from 2-5 PM
First Day of School Monday, August 23rd
Back to School Night Thursday, September 9th (virtual)
We will again be hosting a Parent Series that covers a variety of topics. Please
Parent Series
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