Tuesday, November 12, 2024

National PTA Reflections Contest

   

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:


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 Submission Guidelines & Entry Form


Deadlines: 


The due date will be December 13, 2024


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.

Family Night - Nov 21 from 6-8pm


 

Galactic Adventures Book Fair Nov 18th - Nov 22nd

  


Dear Families,

The Literati Book Fair is coming to Cooper the week of November 18-22!

The ONLINE FAIR IS NOW OPEN and runs through November 22.

https://literati.com/store/?school=cooper-elementary-school-cherry-hill-nj

Parents, you can also join us on Family Night - Thursday, November 21, 2024, or shop online at the link above. Every purchase benefits our school.

Check out the flyers below to get a sneak peek of books, learn more about how to purchase gift cards for your child, and see some online exclusives that will not be at the fair.

**Galactic Adventures Book Fair Photo Album**

Literati Book Fair Info & Schedule for Families

Literati Book Fair Brochure - 2024

Literati - Online Exclusives Flyer - 2024

Literati - Gift Card Information

Literati - Gr. K-3 Sneak Peek Video

Literati - Gr. 4-8 Sneak Peek Video

Your kids can also make a wish list to share with family and friends.

  • Log in or sign up for an account at fairs.literati.com.
  • Go to Connect To My School
  • Click on the Books tab at the top.
  • To add a book to your wishlist, click the empty heart icon on the upper right-hand corner of the cover image. If you click on a book, you can also select the Add to Wishlist button on its product page.
  • To view your wishlist, click the full heart icon in the top right corner of the page (next to the search bar).
  • Click the Share button to copy the URL to your clipboard, and send the link to friends and family through social media, email, or text.

We are so excited to go on this new intergalactic adventure as Literati brings together books for students from over 150 publishers!

Literati also offers a Book Club that is like getting a book fair in a box, every month. Each book box delivery is curated for your reader, which is why 75% of club members see a heightened interest in reading. When you sign up, you’ll get up to $50 in free books—and our school will get up to $100 in rewards! Claim this special offer at Literati.com/FallClubs. This special offer with our school community remains active through midnight on our fair’s end date.

We are looking forward to the fair! Please let me know if you have any questions!

-Shazia



PTA Volunteers

Please sign up for shifts here:

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Zone PTA Gift Card Drive Donations Due 11/27

 


Poinsettia Orders Due 11/20


Our PTA is excited to offer Poinsettias from Powell’s Greenhouse again this winter!  

Orders are due Wednesday, November 20, 2024


Pick-Up is on Friday, December 6, 2024 

*We will reach out to you to schedule a pick up time/location.*

Order online at the PTA store: https://jfcooperpta.memberhub.com/store or send your order to school in an envelope marked “PTA Poinsettia Sale” with your name and child’s teacher.

Poinsettia Sale Order Form

Questions? Contact Bridget Moore at plantsale@jfcooperpta.org


Food Drive Collection Ends 11/15


 

Fair Funding Meeting 11/14 - 7pm


The second meeting of the year will be next Thursday at 7pm. As always, the meeting is virtual.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8065492973



 

Ain't That Rich BBQ Pre-Orders Due 11/13

 


Place your orders in the PTA Store or send back the order form (blue paper).

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Indoor Recess Donation Request

The school is always in need of extra materials for indoor recess when the weather gets cold. The PTA is collecting new or gently used board games/materials for the upcoming winter months (please make sure games have all the pieces if they are used). Examples of requested donations are:

Board Games (games should be able to be played within 20 minutes, not Monopoly… :) )

Checkers

Connect 4

UNO

Jenga

Sidewalk Chalk

Drawing Paper

Construction Paper

Markers

Crayons

Rainbow Loom Kits for bracelet making

Coloring Books

If interested, please send to the main office in a bag labeled "Recess Donation."


Sunday, October 27, 2024

Cooper's Literati Online Book Fair is NOW OPEN!

 


Dear Families,

The Literati Book Fair is coming to Cooper the week of November 18-22!

The ONLINE FAIR IS NOW OPEN and runs through November 22.

https://literati.com/store/?school=cooper-elementary-school-cherry-hill-nj

Parents, you can also join us on Family Night - Thursday, November 21, 2024, or shop online at the link above. Every purchase benefits our school.

Check out the flyers below to get a sneak peek of books, learn more about how to purchase gift cards for your child, and see some online exclusives that will not be at the fair.

Your kids can also make a wish list to share with family and friends.

  • Log in or sign up for an account at fairs.literati.com.
  • Go to Connect To My School
  • Click on the Books tab at the top.
  • To add a book to your wishlist, click the empty heart icon on the upper right-hand corner of the cover image. If you click on a book, you can also select the Add to Wishlist button on its product page.
  • To view your wishlist, click the full heart icon in the top right corner of the page (next to the search bar).
  • Click the Share button to copy the URL to your clipboard, and send the link to friends and family through social media, email, or text.

We are so excited to go on this new intergalactic adventure as Literati brings together books for students from over 150 publishers!

Literati also offers a Book Club that is like getting a book fair in a box, every month. Each book box delivery is curated for your reader, which is why 75% of club members see a heightened interest in reading. When you sign up, you’ll get up to $50 in free books—and our school will get up to $100 in rewards! Claim this special offer at Literati.com/FallClubs. This special offer with our school community remains active through midnight on our fair’s end date.

We are looking forward to the fair in November! Please let me know if you have any questions!

-Shazia

Literati Book Fair Flyer - 2024

Literati - Online Exclusives Flyer - 2024

Literati - Gift Cards

Literati - Gr. K-3 Sneak Peek Video

Literati - Gr. 4-8 Sneak Peek Video

PTA Volunteers

Please sign up for shifts here: