We Appreciate You!

“One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child.”
Carl Jung

As our Teacher Appreciation Week (Cooper always has to be different don’t we) comes to a close, we want to again thank all of you for the hard work and sacrifice you put in everyday for your students.  We’ve talked a lot about our “Why” or our purpose.  We know that there are so many factors that often lead us away from that and yet, as educators, we actually have lots of times to see it if only we allowed ourselves: the child who calms down after taking  a walk or talking to you, the one who gives you a book recommendation just because they know you’d appreciate it, a hug or high five, the insightful answer which shows you they were paying attention, a student who tells the new 4^th graders, “My favorite thing about Cooper is the 7 Habits because they changed my life.” 

I saw a quote on Pinterest recently that said...

We have a lot of stress right now.  Yet, as these last weeks draw to a close, take a moment to remember why you love this job.  All of us make passion our life’s work and you are appreciated for it more than you know.  

You've see this before but it is a great one!  Enjoy

Big Rocks

We are required by the LEA contract to repost the Literacy Leader and Math Leader positions every 3 years.  Sally, Wendy, and Lynn have served 3 years in those positions.  They are all still interested in keeping those positions, however, if you are interested in either position please let Terry or Sarah know by Wednesday, May 21.

Bill has once again put in hours of work to prepare our students for the Cooper Annual Variety Show.  A big thank you to Bill, as well as Lauren Didomenico and Sue Gonyu, for helping throughout these last few months.  The Variety Show will be held Wednesday, May 21 from 6-9 pm.  There will be a 5^th grade performance from 9:30-10:30 AM and a 6^th grade performance from 1:45-2:45 PM. 

The Summaries of Student Growth Data have been coming in.  Thank you for your prompt attention to this deadline.  Please remember to schedule a time to meet with Sarah or Terry to complete your evaluation.  Evaluations are due to Cindy DeMan by Monday, June 2. 

Central Office has stated that teachers in Phase 1 Bond buildings, who have completed all of their responsibilities and are checked out, do not have to report on Friday, June 13 due to the additional time spent packing up room and common areas (nights, Saturdays, etc).   

For the Week of May 19^th:

Monday: PD HOURS ARE DUE INTO RESA! 

              Placement of 5^th grade students: RCRS out in AM, 5^th Grade teachers out in PM

               7:30 a.m. Terry meeting with Dr Liepa

               7:30 p.m. Sarah to Board Meeting to receive QAR Team Effort Award

Tuesday: 8:00 IST

               8:45 Assembly on End of Year Expectations

              9:30 ASSET-Title Budget

             3:00 Bond Meeting for Phase 1 Schools

               Summary of Student Growth Data Due

Wednesday:  8:00 EPT
                   9:30-10:30 5^th Grade Variety Show

                   1:45-2:45 6^th Grade Variety Show

                   6-9 Annual Cooper Variety Show

Thursday: 8:00 Staff Meeting

                School Improvement Plan DUE

Friday: Administrator’s Summary of Student Growth Data due to Andrea Oquist

            Title 1 PD Day 6^th Grade

            Mismatch Day

For the Week of May 26^th:

Monday: No School-Memorial Day

Tuesday: 8:00 IST

               9:30 ASSET

              Title 1 PD Day 5^th Grade

Wednesday: 8:00 EPT

                   All School Recess/Read In

                  11:15-12:00 5^th Grade all eat outside and have recess together

                  12:10-1:00 6^th Grade all eat outside and have recess together

                  Popsicles and some new recess equipment provided by PTA.

                  1:30-2:30 All School Read Out (Weather permitting)

Thursday: 8:00 Staff Meeting

                 8:00-11:00 Common Core Implementation Team Meeting (Sarah and Wendy)

                 Volunteer Luncheon (Sign up in lounge)

Friday: Field Day

            9:00-11:00 5^th Grade

            1:15-3:15 6^th Grade

**** There may be some opportunity for teachers to pack during the Read In and Field Day with some creative covering between switch teachers.  More info to follow.