Nick Bruel - Book Orders due 2/8/26

 

Hi Everyone,

Please see this flyer regarding our upcoming author visit next month!

Please place orders for books to be autographed no later than 2/8/26.

Thank you,

Shazia

PTA Meeting - 1/14/26

 

Dear PTA Members,

Please see the TENTATIVE AGENDA for our third PTA meeting of the school year.

All are welcome to our meetings as always.

**Remember, children are allowed to come in person to the library if you do not have childcare!**

**Still cooking? Still eating? Just got home? Can't make it out of the house? You can also join from the comfort of your own home via Zoom :D **

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Sincerely,

Shazia Ansari

shazia.ansari@jfcooperpta.org

Jan & Feb PTA Calendar

 

Mon 1/5

Hygiene Kit & Care Package Drive Begins

Talent Show Registration Forms & Music Due

Tues 1/6

School Closed

Wed 1/7, Thurs 1/8, and Fri 1/9

Talent Show Auditions (During Recess)

Mon 1/12

PTA Board Meeting @ 7-7:30pm

Wed 1/14

PTA General Membership Meeting @ 6:30-7:30pm

Mon 1/19

School Closed for MLK Day

Thurs 1/22 and Fri 1/23

Talent Show Rehearsals (During Recess)

Fri 1/23

Talent Show from 6:30-8:30pm in the APR

Thurs 1/29

CHSEPTA Winter Family Fun Night @Cooper 6:30-8pm

Mon 2/2 - Fri 2/6

Literati Treasured Tales Book Fair (for students)

Thurs 2/5

Literacy Night & Book Fair Family Night 6:30-8pm

Thurs 2/12

Skate Night @ Hot Wheelz 6-8:30pm

5th Grade Cake Boss @ Hot Wheelz 6-7:30pm

Mon 2/16

School Closed - MLK Day

Mon 2/23

PTA Board Meeting @7pm

Tues 2/24

PTA Sponsored Author Visit for Students:

Nick Bruel (Author of Bad Kitty)

Talent Show - Registration Forms due 1/5

 

It's time to start thinking about next month's talent show! 

We are looking for a variety of acts, students to tell jokes, and students to help introduce acts on stage! 

 

See information and sign up here:  

 

Talent Show 2026 Registration Form

Reminder - December Dates

 

12/3

Dine Out - Dave’s Hot Chicken 4-8pm

 

12/5

Poinsettia Pickup

 

12/10

Hospitality - Staff Winter Lunch

Hospitality Donation Sign Up

 

12/12 and 12/15

Secret Shop for Students

 

12/19

Reflections Entries Due 

 

12/22

Class Winter Parties

Reminder - Reflections Contest

 

A friendly reminder that the PTA would like to invite all Cooper students to participate in this year’s National PTA Reflections Contest. 

Does your child enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and/or taking photos?

Then let them have fun unleashing their inner artist with PTA Reflections!  

Each year, students across the country in Pre-K through Grade 12 are invited to create and submit original works of art in the areas of:

Explore the theme, “I Belong,” in this article by Ellie Miller:

https://ptaourchildren.org/explore-the-2025-2026-pta-reflections-theme-i-belong/ 

For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at http://PTA.org/Reflections/Awards.

Note: Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division OR grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities. Please reach out for more information if this applies to your child.

Here are the National PTA Submission Guidelines on How to Craft an Entry

• Accessible Arts Guidelines (en español)

• Dance Choreography Guidelines (en español)

• Film Production Guidelines (en español)

• Literature Guidelines (en español)

• Music Composition Guidelines (en español)

• Photography Guidelines (en español)

• Visual Arts Guidelines (en español)

The due date will be December 12, 2025

For DANCE, FILM, and MUSIC

1) E-mail files in the appropriate format to reflections@jfcooperpta.org

2) E-mail a scan or photo of the entry form

3) Send in the original signed entry form to school

For LITERATURE

1) E-mail a PDF file or scan of the handwritten literature piece to reflections@jfcooperpta.org

2) E-mail a scan or photo of the entry form

3) Send in the printed or original handwritten version AND the original signed entry form to school

For PHOTOGRAPHY or VISUAL ARTS

1) E-mail the photo or scan of the artwork to reflections@jfcooperpta.org

2) E-mail a scan or photo of the entry form

3) Send in the photo or any physical artwork AND the original signed entry form to school

Entries from Cooper will be submitted to the district level representative. From there, any winning entries will progress to the county, regional, state, and national levels for judging.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Shazia at reflections@jfcooperpta.org.

 

Elementary Enrollment Balancing Meetings

 

When: Nov 20, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic:  Virtual Community Meeting

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District-Wide Food Drive