The Cooper Evening of the Arts (Spring Concert & Art Show) will take place this Tuesday May 30, 2023. Students are reminded to bring their instruments to school on Tuesday.

Event Overview:

Daytime Assembly for students and staff

5:45pm Doors Open for the Art Show

6:15pm APR Doors Open for the Spring Concert

6:30pm Spring Concert Begins

High School Senior Clap-Out

We are thrilled to once again welcome graduating seniors who attended Cooper Elementary School on June 15th at 1:30pm for our annual Senior Clap Out. If your child would like, he/she may create a sign or poster to celebrate the seniors as they travel through our halls of Cooper School one final time.

High School Students and families will park in the side parking lot and meet behind the school near Door 9

New/Gently Used Clothes Needed

Our School Nurse has requested the following to help our students: girls and boys pants in new/gently used condition sizes suitable for K-2 students, and new underwear in sizes suitable for K-2 students. We are particularly in need of sizes 5-7 of boys and girls pants.

Please send items to school in a bag labeled "NURSE." If you have any questions, please reach out to jfleischmann@chclc.org

As the summer weather approaches, it is important that all students are prepared. This week is likely to reach 90 degrees. We will continue outdoor activities unless there is a heat advisory or inclement weather.

Please keep in mind the following to make sure your child is safe and comfortable at school:

• Apply sunscreen before school (students are not permitted to bring sunscreen to school.)
• Encourage your child to dress in light layers. Most rooms are air-conditioned, so even though it is hot outside, they may get chilly while indoors.
• Please send your child with a refillable water bottle each day.

The Cherry Hill Public School District is offering a variety of summer enrichment opportunities at High School EAST for students entering 6th grade up to and including current 10th graders. These classes are designed for fun and enriching a student’s knowledge and skills in a particular area. All classes are taught by Cherry Hill Public Schools teachers.

Program Week 1: July 17-20: Monday-Thursday

• 2 Sessions: AM Session 9-12 PM; PM Session 1-4 PM

Program Week 2: July 24-27: Monday-Thursday

• 2 Sessions: AM Session 9-12 PM; PM Session 1-4 PM

Please see the brochure and registration link here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d3GHsx-7g77Im4n4LyOW_K_XjUbm9qgrY_Rw08k6dCU/edit?usp=sharing

Each course costs $150.00. This is a $10 reduction from last year! All payments must be completed online and there is NO fee for this service. Payments are refundable up to June 23rd or if a course does not run due to enrollment.

For questions regarding the program or payments, contact Yolanda McClain (vmcclain@chclc.org) or CJ Davis (cdavis@chclc.org). Register as soon as possible since many courses will fill up!!

BOUNDARIES + EXPECTATIONS = ORDER

Parents and caregivers quickly learn with toddlers and grade schoolers that children need adults to set boundaries and limits. And as they get older, many students need adults to help set expectations and hold them accountable to them. This applies to homework, technology use, and even chores around the house. When you set boundaries and clear expectations, you help create order. And when things are in order and expectations are understood, students are more likely to succeed. This is always trickier with tweens and teens. Sometimes, the accountability piece, especially around school work, needs to come from someone outside the home rather than an immediate caregiver. Even if the words are the same, students just hear it differently from someone else. So whether it’s you or another adult, set boundaries and set clear expectations. With the right support your child will be more likely to honor the boundaries and rise to the expectations.

https://engagingmindsonline.com/blog-posts/boundaries-expectations-order

School Playgrounds

(The following message was shared in a previous district-wide public information message)

Many families have been asking about the use of playgrounds during after-school hours. The School-Age Child Care (SACC) Program uses our playgrounds/outdoor facilities on a regular basis until 6 pm. To ensure the safety of our children, we ask that families do not use the playground/outdoor facilities on weekdays before 6 pm. Anyone not in the SACC Program on the playground/outdoor facilities during this time will be asked to leave and are welcome to return at 6 pm. We thank you for your understanding.

At Cooper School, the playgrounds on the tennis court side of the building are not used by the SACC program and may be used by the community after school. ALL Cooper students must be picked up by a parent at the parent pick-up doors, or go home and check in with their parents prior to playing on school grounds. Students designated as “walkers” MUST go home first.

May

Asian/Pacific Islander American Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month

5/29: School Closed - Memorial Day

5/30: Evening of the Arts (Art Show 5:45pm ~ Spring Concert 6:30pm)

June

Caribbean American Heritage Month

LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

National Safety Month

6/5: Field Day

6/6: Field Day Rain Date

6/8: 4th Grade Field Trip

6/8: Kindergarten Parent Information Night (6:30pm)

6/9 & 6/12: PTA Book Fair - BOGO

6/12: PTA Book Fair Family Night (5:30pm- 7:00pm)

6/13: 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony (9:30am)

6/14: Flag Day

6/14: 5th Grade Field Trip

6/14: Gr. K-4 Class Parties (1:45pm-3:00pm)

6/14: 5th Grade End of Year/Yearbook Party (9:30am-11:00am)

6/15: High School Graduate Clap Out (1:30pm)

6/16: School Closed ~ Juneteenth Day

6/19-6/20: Early Dismissal (Students Only at 1:00pm)

6/21: Early Dismissal (Students & Staff at 1:00pm)

6/21: Last Day of School / 3rd MP Ends / Report Cards Issued