Learning Walks

Sometimes you just have to jump in feet first!  That’s how we felt this week with Learning Walks.  Everyone was a little nervous.  Even me!  Yet, I knew in my heart that our Cooper culture had the trust necessary to began this journey.  Teachers that participated spoke about how proud they felt of our staff, that it was the best professional development they had been a part of in years, that they appreciated one another even more, and that they had observed something that either validated their teaching or that they would take back and try right away.

We truly work in a dream school.  Our collaborative and supportive culture makes great things happen for kids everyday.  On our worst days, we always have a shoulder to lean on.  Thank you to all of you that have supported and continue to support this endeavor.

Observing in Darci's Class

Checking out Mary Ann's Science Lesson

Big Rocks:

A HUGE thank you to everyone who stayed to support the Cooper Fall Festival.  We know that there were some concerns over the Pie in the Face, which we will continue to address.  However, we truly are thankful to the staff and parents who signed up.  It really was better than last year with the beautifully designed wooden boards courtesy of Lauren and PTA.  

Finalists in the Cooper Costume Contest were given medals but the Cooper students will vote on the winners this week.  Stay tuned for more info.

The biggest thank you of all goes to Paul who worked a double to ensure that everything went smoothly.  He walked 47, 000 steps-21 miles on Friday!!!  That is no joke!  We had to evacuate the entire building when the fog machine in the haunted house set off the fire alarm and I would not have known how to turn off the alarm without him!  Thanks Paul!

The Funniest Picture of the Night!

Calendar for the Week of October 26:

Monday: 11:45 Student Lighthouse

               1:00-2:30 DSIT @ CO (Sarah)

               Union Meeting in the Lounge

Tuesday: iReady Administrator Training 8:00-11:00 @ Johnson (Sarah and Kristi)

                Lighthouse Meeting 3:45-5:00

Wednesday: DSIT Meeting Sarah @ Cass 8:15-8:45

                     IST 8:00 ?

Thursday: Staff Meeting: Costco will be present.  LIM 8:00

                  Pop in with the Principals Parent Meeting with Costco 9:00-10:00 Cafe

                  Elementary Principals' Meeting 1:00-4:30

Friday: QAR Meeting Sarah @ Grant 8:15

             Bowling Field Trip

             Cranbrook Science Center Field Trip