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Thursday, April 28, 2022

May 14th Family Photo Sessions - 5th Grade Fundraiser

 


Don't miss this opportunity to have your family photos captured on May 14th at Barclay Farmstead located right in Cherry Hill! 


The 5th grade class is holding a fundraiser to help offset some of the end of year activities. This event is open to ALL Cooper families and ALL Cherry HIll families! Come out and support your local Cooper 5th grade students! 

Location: Barclay Farmstead, Cherry Hill, NJ

Times: 9am-12pm, 4pm-7pm (10 minute slots)


$25 minimum donation to the 5th Grade class includes one (1) digital download per family

$100 donation to the 5th Grade class includes five (5) digital downloads per family

$150 donation to the 5th Grade class includes ten (10) digital downloads per family 


*We strongly encourage payment before your session, however understand that you might want to pay the day of. If so, please bring CASH or a CHECK made payable to J.F. Cooper PTA.

Reserve your 10 minute slot now by clicking on this link.

If you have any questions, please contact Laura at LauraTurnerPTA@gmail.com or 610-513-9481.

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Staff Favorites

Kiler, Mackenzie - Kindergarten / Miss Kiler's Favorite Things

We have over 70 people at Cooper that help our school function!

Curious to know what Cooper staff love? 

Find a staff member's list of favorites in this album.

Can't find someone? Look through last year's lists:

Staff Favorites (Last Names A-K) 

Staff Favorites (Last Names L-W)

Still can't find someone? They may not have filled a sheet out.

Send an e-mail to shazia.ansari@jfcooperpta.org so the PTA can make a request on your behalf!


Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Reminder - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is May 2 - May 6!

Dear Cooper Families & Students,

We are planning a fun-filled week for the teachers and staff members at Cooper the week of May 1 - May 6. We would also like to recognize our bus drivers.

Let’s THANK them for LIFTING US UP by LIFTING THEM UP!


Click here for our plan for staff and students. This double-sided sheet was sent home before spring break.

Sunday, May 1 from 4-5pm, students can participate in a "Chalk the Walk" time where we will leave some UPLIFTING messages and drawings on the sidewalk together outside the school for Cooper Staff to find on Monday morning. If you are interested, please sign up here:

CHALK THE WALK SIGN UP

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48ACAC23ABFAC16-teacher

Each day will be a special dress up day for students (optional) and the PTA will also be providing treats to the staff throughout the week, including lunch. Please see the double sided flyer that was sent home today for our schedule.

Apart from using our PTA hospitality funds, we are requesting some food items and other small donations to help make this week more special. If you are interested in helping out, please sign up here:

DONATION SIGN UP

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f48acac23abfac16-teacherstaff

If you would like to help with decorations in line with our theme, please reach out to hospitality@jfcooperpta.org. For example, we have a parent volunteer that is interested in making signs.

If you have another way you'd like to participate or if would like to provide a monetary donation for us to purchase something from the list for you, please reach out to  hospitality@jfcooperpta.org.

Thank you for your support!

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week Team

Spirit Socks for Sale

We have some spirit socks on hand if anyone would like to purchase. They are $8 per pair.

Please e-mail spiritwear@jfcooperpta.org to reserve your socks.

We can accept payment via cash or check (made payable to J.F. Cooper PTA). We can also accept Venmo or PayPal and write a check to the PTA for you. Please e-mail for instructions.

Please see the available sizes and styles below. If you are interested in something that's not available and would like to special order it, please e-mail spiritwear@jfcooperpta.org. It will take at least 2-3 weeks to arrive.


Solid Blue

Size C - 1 available

Size F - 2 available 1 available

Size G - 1 available

Striped Blue

Size A - 1 available

Size B - 3 available

Blue Paws on White Background

Size A - 3 available 2 available

Size D - 2 available 1 available

White Paws on Blue Background

Size A - 1 available SOLD OUT

Size B - 2 available

Size C - 1 available

Size D - 5 available 4 available

Sunday, April 24, 2022

Reminder - Special PTA Meeting Monday, April 25 from 7:30pm-7:45pm

 REMINDER


PTA *Special [Virtual] Meeting* for Amending the Budget 

Monday, April 25 · 7:30 – 7:45pm

Google Meet Video call link: https://meet.google.com/aom-ybqb-wtj

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 307-312-0378‬ PIN: ‪965 896 042‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/aom-ybqb-wtj?pin=9259893814586

Please see this post for more information about this meeting in case you missed the e-mail from April 5.

Since we are requesting to amend the budget and because we do not have another meeting until May 11, we need to specifically vote on this at a quick 10-15 minute *virtual* meeting tomorrow, Monday, April 25 at 7:30pm.

This meeting will only be for voting purposes. We will need a quorum of at least 11 members to vote. Your attendance is appreciated!

Thank you!

Shazia Ansari

President

president@jfcooperpta.org


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REFERENCES


NJ PTA Website on Amending/Reallocating the Budget:

https://newjerseypta.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360061030773-Amending-Reallocating-the-Budget


"The budget is an annual plan. It is only an estimate of expenses and income. Plans will change. Therefore, the budget may have to change or be amended. No budget should be so rigid that it cannot be easily adjusted to meet the changing needs faced by PTAs. The budget may be adjusted (amended or reallocated) by:

  • Vote of the general membership.
  • Vote of the board of directors acting on behalf of the membership, between meetings of the membership.
  • When the board of directors amends the budget, it must be sure that it is acting with the permission of the general membership through the standing rules or a budget notation.
  • If authorized by the PTA’s standing rules or in the budget itself, the board may be able to reallocate funds from one purpose to another.


Local Bylaws:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XvdIpmE0bwTCfRqDhH5-5nXI7-_lNgjs/view

"Article XXII. Section 3: General Membership Meetings

A. At least three (3) General Membership meetings will be held during the school year.

Dates of the meetings will be announced to the General Membership before the year’s first

General Membership meeting.

B. Local PTAs may hold electronic meetings based on the New Jersey PTA Board of Directors’

approved rules.

C. Five (5) days notice will be given if necessary to change the meeting date.

D. Special Meetings of the General Membership may be called by the Board of Directors, with

five (5) days’ notice. The purpose of the meeting will be stated in the call to the meeting.

E. Quorum – the quorum requirement shall be specified in the standing rules but shall be at

least ten members or double the number of your officers plus one, whichever is greater."

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week - Sign Ups


Dear Cooper Families & Students,

We are planning a fun-filled week for the teachers and staff members at Cooper the week of May 1 - May 6. We would also like to recognize our bus drivers.

Let’s THANK them for LIFTING US UP by LIFTING THEM UP!

Sunday, May 1 from 4-5pm, students can participate in a "Chalk the Walk" time where we will leave some UPLIFTING messages and drawings on the sidewalk together outside the school for Cooper Staff to find on Monday morning. If you are interested, please sign up here:

CHALK THE WALK SIGN UP

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48ACAC23ABFAC16-teacher

Each day will be a special dress up day for students (optional) and the PTA will also be providing treats to the staff throughout the week, including lunch. Please see the double sided flyer that was sent home today for our schedule.

Apart from using our PTA hospitality funds, we are requesting some food items and other small donations to help make this week more special. If you are interested in helping out, please sign up here:

DONATION SIGN UP

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f48acac23abfac16-teacherstaff

If you would like to help with decorations in line with our theme, please reach out to hospitality@jfcooperpta.org. For example, we have a parent volunteer that is interested in making signs.

If you have another way you'd like to participate or if would like to provide a monetary donation for us to purchase something from the list for you, please reach out to  hospitality@jfcooperpta.org.

Thank you for your support!

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week Team

Monday, April 11, 2022

Special Scrip Fundraiser for 5th Grade

5th Grade / Student Links

The 5th grade is raising money for T-shirts by selling gift cards. 

Please click for the order form. All orders in by April 29th will count towards this particular cause.


Sunday, April 10, 2022

Teacher Appreciation Week / Hospitality Follow Up Meeting Reminder

 For anyone interested in joining our follow up meeting from last week, please join us: 

PTA Hospitality / Teacher Appreciation Week Follow Up Meeting

Monday, April 11 · 8:30 – 9:00pm

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nyw-yvtg-rkb

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 219-525-1733‬ PIN: ‪301 069 064‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/nyw-yvtg-rkb?pin=2749325511461


Thursday, April 7, 2022

April 2022 Newsletter

Click here to view our April newsletter

You will be receiving a paper copy as well.


Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Teacher Appreciation Week / Hospitality Meeting Reminder

For anyone interested, please join us: 

Teacher Appreciation Week / Hospitality Meeting *Virtual* 

Wednesday, April 6 · 8:30 – 9:00pm 


Or dial: ‪(US) +1 401-646-2324‬ PIN: ‪811 308 912‬#

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Notice of Special *Virtual* Meeting on Monday 4/25 from 7:30pm-7:45pm

Hi everyone,

This notice was sent to all members today via Memberhub. If you did not receive it, please check your spam folder. If you forgot to sign up for membership this year, it's not too late! Please register for membership here in the PTA store.

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Dear Members,


At the March 16, 2022 PTA Meeting of General Membership, during the discussion of the latest budget report, the board proposed adding additional funds of approximately $1,200 to the School Grant Line Item.


This proposal was a result of a hard look at the budget prior to the meeting and calculations of expected income and expenses for the remainder of the year. We originally allotted $2,200 for this purpose and have so far spent $641.31.


The PTA board received requests for some classroom supplies/equipment by some of our teachers. Expenses are approximating to be around $160-$175 per classroom. With this range in mind, we'd like to allocate an additional $1,200 from the extra funds we have on hand to allow for enough funds for the other classrooms to benefit as well. This amendment would then allow for each of the 15 homerooms a grant of approximately $175 in funds before the end of the school year.


Thanks to everyone's support, fundraising has been going well this year. This amendment will not hurt our current budget plan and we will still have adequate funds for the start of the next school year. Our desire is to have the classrooms to benefit directly since at the current time there is not a larger purchase for the school at large that is being requested. 


Since we are requesting to amend the budget, and because we do not have another meeting until May 11, we need to specifically vote on this at a special 10-15 minute *virtual* meeting on Monday, April 25 at 7:30pm. According to the bylaws, members need at least 5 days notice of this special meeting. You are receiving 20 days advance notice because of spring break. This meeting will only be for voting purposes. We will need a quorum of at least 11 members to vote. 


Although we received positive feedback at our meeting, we'd like to make sure we acknowledge the voice of others in membership as well. Please respond before spring break if you have any questions or concerns so that they can be discussed prior to the meeting.


Thank you!

Shazia Ansari

president@jfcooperpta.org


REFERENCES


NJ PTA Website on Amending/Reallocating the Budget:

https://newjerseypta.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360061030773-Amending-Reallocating-the-Budget


"The budget is an annual plan. It is only an estimate of expenses and income. Plans will change. Therefore, the budget may have to change or be amended. No budget should be so rigid that it cannot be easily adjusted to meet the changing needs faced by PTAs. The budget may be adjusted (amended or reallocated) by:

  • Vote of the general membership.
  • Vote of the board of directors acting on behalf of the membership, between meetings of the membership.
  • When the board of directors amends the budget, it must be sure that it is acting with the permission of the general membership through the standing rules or a budget notation.
  • If authorized by the PTA’s standing rules or in the budget itself, the board may be able to reallocate funds from one purpose to another.


Local Bylaws:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XvdIpmE0bwTCfRqDhH5-5nXI7-_lNgjs/view

"Article XXII. Section 3: General Membership Meetings

A. At least three (3) General Membership meetings will be held during the school year.

Dates of the meetings will be announced to the General Membership before the year’s first

General Membership meeting.

B. Local PTAs may hold electronic meetings based on the New Jersey PTA Board of Directors’

approved rules.

C. Five (5) days notice will be given if necessary to change the meeting date.

D. Special Meetings of the General Membership may be called by the Board of Directors, with

five (5) days’ notice. The purpose of the meeting will be stated in the call to the meeting.

E. Quorum – the quorum requirement shall be specified in the standing rules but shall be at

least ten members or double the number of your officers plus one, whichever is greater."

Monday, April 4, 2022

Spirit Wear Order Update

Greetings!

If you have ordered spirit socks, they are expected to be delivered by April 5th. Then they will be sorted and distributed before this Friday!

If you have ordered spirit wear, your child should be receiving it before Spring Break starts. We will keep you posted!

If you have any questions, please e-mail spiritwear@jfcoooperpta.org.