On Display at Cooper

Albert Einstein once said "Imagination is more important than knowledge."  This week we were highlighting creativity, imagination, literature, global thinking, and empathy at Cooper.  (Well, in the evenings at least!  Let's forget about M-Step for a minute!)  It was one of the busiest weeks we've had for a while but we got through it!

A big thank you to Bill Lietz and Lynn deCarli for providing our parents with information regarding Human Growth.  It's an anxiety producing subject for many families.  Lynn and Bill are so professional and are often a calming influence on our parents.  I feel like Kid President would say, "It's just science people!"  Some new staff still need training on the curriculum.  We are working with Sheryl Archibald to try to make that happen.

Youth Making a Difference turned out to be a wonderful event.  We were worried that kids weren't going to pull through but boy did they ever.  It was really amazing to see the hard work that our Cooper leaders did to make a difference in their communities.  We had two tables full of posters representing Cooper! Thank you to Bill who was my partner in crime for this event! The posters are currently on display outside of the lunchroom.  Please join us in congratulating the Cooper students and classes that participated!

Once again, Lauren pulled off a spectacular Art Show!  We seriously have the best art teacher in town!  We are always amazed at how intentional Lauren is with her planning; carefully matching her show to Cooper's theme of Leadership Around the World.  We had a terrific turnout both nights.  Parents were very complementary.

These events also demonstrate how truly wonderful and invested many of our parents are in Cooper.  The Book Fair went off without a hitch on Wednesday even though Judy had a personal commitment.  Cooper parents and library volunteers stepped up to the plate and ran the Book Fair with no problems.  Our wonderful PTA pulled off another successful Ice Cream Social.  Culvers donated all the ice cream for the event so if you pass it on Middlebelt be sure to support them!  Many staff attended the events this week.  Thank you!  Please know how much we appreciate your support and Cooper parents and students really love to see you at these events.

"Creativity is intelligence having fun."  Einstein


Big Rocks

• M-Step comes to a close for 5th grade this week.  Hooray!  We currently have over 50 make-ups so we will be trying to make that happen.  In lots of ways, the testing has been smoother than expected.  Hopefully, we will be more prepared for 6th grade after working through some kinks during the 5th grade testing.
• Tim Backiel's dad is very sick.  Tim has taken FLMA leave to be with his dad and mom at this time.  He hopes to return before the end of the school year.  Linda Nasset is here currently covering his class but we are unsure who will be his sub long-term.  We will keep you updated.

Calendar for the Week of April 27:

Monday 4/27: 

Tuesday 4/28: 4:30 Susie Schnettler Memorial Meeting

                        6:30 PTA Meeting to pick the new board

Wednesday 4/29: Susie Schnettler's birthday  Moment of Silence during announcements

                              3:45 Planning/Lighthouse team

Thursday 4/30: 8:00 Staff Meeting with Dr. Liepa

Friday 5/1: It's MAY!!!  Terry and Sarah's Evaluations due to Andrea.  

                   Reminder that Teacher Evaluations are due June 1 to HR.  We will be finding times to
                   meet with all of you in the coming weeks.