Monday, December 13, 2021
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
J.F. Cooper PTA Reflections Contest Information
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! This year’s theme, “I Will Change the World By...,” calls for their own unique interpretation through the arts.
Each year, students in Pre-K through Grade 12 are invited to create and submit original works of art in the areas of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts.
For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at http://PTA.org/Reflections/Awards.
All participating Cooper students will need to submit an entry form virtually by December 31 AND in hard copy form by January 4 depending on the category.
Here are the Submission Guidelines & Entry Form
Deadlines:
The due date will be Thursday, December 23, 2021 if you’d like to submit before winter break.
E-mail Dance, Film, Literature, and Music files to reflections@jfcooperpta.org and send in the entry form to school. Hand in any physical artwork from the Visual Arts or Photography category by this date.
**Entries can also be submitted over winter break if you need more time.**
Our PTA has to enter your information into a portal by January 1, 2022. If you choose to submit your entry over winter break, keep these things in mind:
No later than Friday, December 31, 2021 - e-mail reflections@jfcooperpta.org
Entry forms must be submitted via e-mail (scan or photo) by a parent/guardian.
- Files of entries must be attached in the proper file format (see submission guidelines).
- If your child created physical artwork, you will need to send a photo of it so it can be entered into the portal.
By Tuesday, January 4, 2022
The HARD COPY of the entry form is due to the main office.
The PHYSICAL artwork that was created for the PHOTOGRAPHY or VISUAL ARTS category, and any handwritten entry created for the LITERATURE category needs to be submitted to the main office.
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.
Entries from Cooper will be submitted to the district level representative in early January of 2022. 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 reflections@jfcooperpta.org.
Monday, December 6, 2021
Staff Winter Treat Table Donation Sign Up
As we near the end of 2021, let's treat our wonderful Cooper Staff to some delicious goodies before our winter break!
The Hospitality Committee is looking for donations of items (cookies, bars, brownies, vegetable tray, fruit platter, etc) to place out on a small Winter Treat Table for staff. This treat table will be offered to Cooper staff on Friday, 12/17. We would like to provide enough treats for about 70 staff members.
Please sign up with what you'd like to donate by Monday, December 13th.
All items must be dropped off to school in the main office on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16th between 4-5pm. These foods will be placed in the refrigerator for the next day.
If this time doesn't work for you, please reach out after signing up to make arrangements to drop off to Shazia or Bridget.
- An ingredient list must be provided for any treat donated. This will be displayed on the table along with the item.
- "Grab and go" / individually wrapped offerings are always appreciated by staff members.
- If providing a tray or plate of edibles, please provide a plastic tong as well if possible. We have a few but more would be appreciated.
If you have any questions, please reach out. Thank you in advance!!
J.F. Cooper PTA Update - Week of 12/6/21
- Zone PTA Holiday Gift Card Drive Update - Thank you for your donations. We raised $320!
- Room Parents have sent home letters to all families requesting donations for class parties and teacher gifts for the year. Please respond ASAP. If you do not have your room parent's letter, please reach out to Shazia at president@jfcooperpta.org. Thank you!
- There is an *in person* Events Committee meeting Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm at Starbucks in Marlton. Please contact Lindsay Emple at lindsay.emple@jfcooperpta.org
- There is a *virtual* Hospitality Committee meeting on Thursday, December 9th, 2021 from 7:30pm - 8:00pm. Google Meet joining info:
- Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ikk-vvke-qxy
- Or dial: (US) +1 415-604-0407 PIN: 432 221 663#
- More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ikk-vvke-qxy?pin=8860369270371
- There is a *virtual* Yearbook Committee meeting on Thursday, December 16th, 2021 from 7:30pm - 8:00pm. Google Meet joining info:
- Video call link: https://meet.google.com/tan-dbcp-owe
- Or dial: (US) +1 413-729-4178 PIN: 532 535 187#
- More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/tan-dbcp-owe?pin=2937377219266
- We are collecting goodies for our Winter Treat Table for Cooper Staff. If you would like to donate something edible, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945AFAE23AAFF2-winter
- Poinsettias will be arriving on Friday, December 10th. Bridget Moore has been reaching out to those who have purchased to make arrangements for pick-up/delivery.
- Our School Nurse has requested the following: girls and boys pants in new/gently used condition sizes suitable for K-2 students, new underwear in sizes suitable for K-2 students. Please send items to school in a bag labeled "NURSE." Thank you!
- We need your Fall photos! Download the TreeRing app or e-mail photos to yearbook@jfcooperpta.org.
- Place your physical gift card orders for the upcoming holidays by Wednesday, the 8th of December. Download the RaiseRight app and enter our enrollment code L293995764473.
- Choose the gift cards you'd like.
- Pay via bank account or mark that you'll send in a check to the PTA.
- A Scrip/RaiseRight Gift Card Order Form is available on our website if you prefer a form.
- eCards can be purchased any time. Consider eCards for your holiday shopping needs.
- Download the RaiseRight app and enter our enrollment code L293995764473
Last call...The Food Book sale ends Friday, the 10th of December. The Food Book is $10. Cooper will receive 60% of the proceeds - this is an amazing fundraiser! For a list of restaurants, see the flyer on our website.
Take Out Tuesday - 14th of December 2021. 5-8pm McDonald's 760 Rt. 70 W, Marlton. We'll receive 20% back.
Don't forget! It's Fair Funding Friday this Friday, December 10, 2021.
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Debrief: Family Tech Talk Night
Dear Cooper Families,
We hope you found the information shared during Family Tech Talk Night on 11/17 useful and helpful as parents of elementary, middle, high school, or even college aged children. Perhaps you also learned some useful tips to implement yourself! I know I learned some things that I wasn't aware of, especially in the second half of the session. It was also interesting to be a part of an audience that was participating from all across the country, indicating that this topic is relevant and important to individuals.
In case you were unable to attend, or missed part of the presentation, the Family Tech Talk that we attended was recorded and can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Please feel free to share the Family Tech Talk with friends and family.
Trend Micro also has MANY important resources available on its website https://www.trendmicro.com/
On Demand Webinars: Managing Family Life Online
https://www.trendmicro.com/
Cyber Academy for Kids
https://www.trendmicro.com/
There are also a lot of useful resources available from Trend Micro here: https://www.teacherlists.com/
This includes the following:
- Popular Apps That Are Probably on Your Child’s Phone
- Internet Slang Parents Should Know
- Talk TikTok Challenge Information
- Internet Safety FAQs
- Cellphone & Smartphone FAQs
- Tips for Introducing New Tech to Kids
- A Privacy and Balance Pledge
- The Family Internet Safety Promise ("House Rules" for your family)
- And much more...
If you have any ideas for future talks on topics you think parents would like to learn more about, please feel free to reach out to us.
