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"Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything."
~Napoleon Hill

We all have the desire to be better.  I think it is the nature of human beings to want to reach their full potential.  We are so lucky to work in a profession that allows us to start over every year.  Many of you have been up to the building working on your rooms.  It has been so fun to see everyone and reconnect!  

I should say it was just the students that made me want to take the position as principal of Cooper but really it was all of you.  I love this staff.  You are a joy to work with and I truly look forward to the amazing year that lies ahead.

Big Rocks:

• I am on version #3 of the special schedule.  I will have it to all of you as soon as I can!
• Pam and Colleen are back!  Hooray!  They were working on drops and adds today.  They should be able to give teachers their class lists as early as Wednesday.  However, please know that we are sure to get more students over the next few weeks.  Your class list is likely to change.
• There are many technology updates.  Judy will be sending out an email to inform you about all the changes.  Please make sure you read it!
• The LPS Level Up PD will be held at Churchill on Tuesday, September 1.  We will have the Level Up brochures in the office on Monday morning.  Please stop by on the work day and pick it up so you have the opportunity to check out the sessions.  
• 5th Grade Orientation is this Friday.  If any of you would like to help with pack pick-up from 9:00-11:30, we would love to have you but it is completely voluntary.  
• There is going to be a Planning Team/Lighthouse Team meeting on Friday, August 28 from 12:30-3:30 for anyone that would like to attend.
• Sad News...Elizabeth Jaworski has been pulled from Cooper.  Our psychologist has still not been determined for the 2015-2016 school year.

Calendar:

8/24/15 Secretaries Back

              Safety and Security Meeting Kristi @ CO 1:00-4:30

8/25/15 PTA Board meeting w/ Sarah and Kristi 9:00

              Emerson Packet Pick Up @ Cooper in the Cafe

              Bounce Back 5:30-8:30

8/26/15 Planning with Cooper Leaders for 5th Grade Orientation 9:00-12:00

             DSIT meeting @ CO Sarah 1:00-2:00

8/27/15 Principals' Meeting 8:30-12:30 

8/28/15 5th Grade Orientation A-M 9:00-10:00 N-Z 10:30-11:30

              Planning Team 12:30-3:30
8/31/15 Cooper Work Day!
             6th Grade Packet Pick-Up 9:00-11:00
             5th Grade Orientation 6:00-7:00
9/1/15 LPS Level Up 8:00-3:30 Churchill
9/2/15 Science PD 8:00-3:30 Location TBD
9/3/15 Cooper PD LEAD 8:00-3:30