The Cooper Comet Parent Newsletter
September 13-17, 2021
Advancement Via Individual Determination
*Students thrive in an environment where academic expectations are held high.
*Research based activities and collaborations are evidenced in all classrooms.
*Systems and Structures focus on needs of students
*Our School has a culture of college and career readiness and success for ALL students!
Cooper Comets
Caring School Community
Daily Office Hours
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
EVERYONE ENTERING THE SCHOOL GROUNDS MUST WEAR A MASK-Indoors and Outdoors.
(Mask requirements are posted and will be updated with CDPH guidance. )
Cooper Comets Honor our Heroes!
Thank You Comet Grandparents!
Note From Your Administrators
Each week we are seeing such progress in our Comets. It is truly heartwarming to see our students arrive to school excited to learn, play, and grow each day. We are noticing that many of our Comets in all grade levels are building and re-building their problem solving skills particularly in social settings such as recess and lunch.
As part of our Caring School Community, each day in every class begins with a structured Social-Emotional Learning lessons where students and their teacher engage in a lesson about character, mindfulness, and growth mindset that includes examples and role-plays of how to respond when they encounter challenges. Our character trait for the month of September is RESPECT. We are learning what Respect looks like in the classroom, on the playground, and how we show respect for ourselves by being strong Comet leaders.
If you'd like to help your Comet practice the skills they are learning at home, here are conversation starting points from PBS.org:
Practice Clear Communication
To help children communicate their thoughts and feelings with family and peers, teach them how to state directly how they are feeling in a particular situation. One technique is the "I" statement: "I feel _______ (insert feeling word) when _____ (share what caused this feeling)." These statements open up the door to honest communication, authentic apologies and creative problem solving. Here are some examples of how "I" statements can be used social situations.
- I feel mad when my little sister goes into my room without asking me first.
- I felt sad when you formed a group at recess and didn't include me.
- I got upset when you caught the ball because I wanted to catch it. I'm sorry I yelled and ran off the field.
Encourage Problem Solving
When you are helping your child think through a conflict with a peer or family member, empower them to come up with solutions. First, have them describe the problem — identifying the source of conflict is an important step. Then ask open-ended questions such as "What could we do to make the situation better?"; "What would be a fair solution?"; "What's one thing you could do to help your friend feel better?" Enlist their imagination: "If you could wave a magic wand and fix this problem, what would it look like?" If children can imagine an outcome, they can begin to take steps to reach that goal.
"Tell a Grown-Up"
From an early age, remind children that there are times they can solve problems on their own, but there are also times when it's very important to get help from a parent, teacher or trusted adult. If they feel unsafe, if someone is hurting them physically or emotionally, if they see someone else being hurt or if they have tried to solve a situation independently but it didn't work, they should "tell an adult."
Talk About How to Disagree Respectfully
When your child doesn't see eye-to-eye with a peer, you can remind your child that sometimes friends don't agree on certain things — and that's okay. Even people who like each other a lot can have different opinions, likes or interests. But even when we disagree, we should always treat other people with respect and dignity. That means we DON'T call people names, ignore them, yell at them or hit them. That means we DO look for solutions that respect both parties, we do apologize when our actions hurt someone else and we do treat people with kindness.
https://www.pbs.org/parents/learn-grow/age-7/social-skills/social-problem-solving
Thank you for entrusting us with your children each and every day!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Chizauskie and Mrs. Pinto
Upcoming Important dates
September 20: Picture Day - Grades K-3
September 21: Picture Day - Grades 4-6
October 11: VUSD School Holiday
November 5 : Minimum Day
November 11: Veterans Day
November 12: Minimum Day
November 15-19: Minimum Days
November 22-26: Thanksgiving Break
Resources to Stop Hate and Encourage Acceptance
Each week in our family newsletter, we will continue sharing resources to stand up to hatred - along with resources that educate, empower, and uplift. We hope you find them helpful.
It is hard to make sense of violence and hatred, especially violence and hatred caused by racism - which is why it is so important to continue listening to and talking with our children about what they can do make the world a more just and better place.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Cooper Student Safety
Parking Lot for Staff ONLY!
Student Drop Off/Pick Up -Valet Lane On Christine Drive
*Consider Valet lane like an unloading/loading zone at the airport. You MAY NOT leave your vehicle unattended or arrive 10 minutes early and park. This zone is for active loading/unloading ONLY.
*Please pull forward all the way to end of the zone. We are asking all our Comets to wait in a supervised area and will not release them to get in the car until you are in the safe zone.
*Double parking is unsafe and we will not release students to a double parked car.
*When the Valet Lane is full we will motion for you to make one lap around the block and return when we have space. Please do not double park or attempt to enter the valet lane further down. If we all work together this process will go smoothly.
*We have separated the cones in the Valet Lane so each space can pull out. Please DO NOT make U-Turns on Christine Drive. We had several near misses this week!
*Adults, please do not cross in the middle of Christine Drive. Adults should go to the Crossing Guard as the students do. Please model the expected behavior for the safety of our students.
*Don't forget our secret! Arrive 5-10 minutes after the bell and the traffic is flowing much more smoothly and there is a decreased wait time!
Pop It Toys
Cooper PTO
Thank you for the Popsicles
Coming Soon
Birthday Treats
Covid-19 Wellness Checks
Do NOT send your student to school if they are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Fever of 100.4 degrees or higher
- (Persistent) cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Loss of taste or smell
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Muscle or body aches
- Fatigue
- Vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, or abdominal pain
- Runny nose, congestion, itchy or red eyes, or chills
Please alert us if your child has any of these symptoms or has been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Cooper Comet Behavior Expectations
Cooper Elementary School
Email: schizauskie@vacavilleusd.org
Website: cooper.schoolloop.com
Location: 750 Christine Drive, Vacaville, CA, USA
Phone: (707) 453-6210