Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please see this note from one of our Cooper parents, Jessica Sautter, regarding a basketball league that is being established.
If you are interested in learning more or having your child participate, please fill out this form:
**Please note that although this team will be playing games at Cooper and is designed with Cooper students in mind, this is not a "school district" or "PTA" sponsored team.**
We are so pleased to be offering these again this year!
Orders are due by 11/16 so that we can get them delivered by December 2nd for you from the greenhouse, so don't miss out! Here is our Poinsettia Sale Flyer. You can also order through our PTA store.
Book Fair Information & Class Schedule
We need a few more book fair volunteers! Sign up here!
CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS OF OUR FAIR!
Tip: Zoom in to see better :)
Did you miss Family Night?
You can shop online at the link below until November 6th!
https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=5177525
This is just a friendly reminder that our PTA Meeting is Wednesday, 10/19/22 at 6:30pm.
Join us in person in the J.F. Cooper Elementary School Library or over Zoom.
Members and those who are not yet a member are all welcome!
Please click here to see the agenda for the meeting. You will find the ZOOM link to the meeting and links to all available handouts - they will all be active by noon.
Thank you,
Shazia Ansari
president@jfcooperpta.org
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, “Show Your Voice!” calls for their own unique interpretation through the arts.
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 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.
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.
All participating Cooper students will need to submit an entry form by December 9th.
Here are the Submission Guidelines & Entry Form
Deadlines:
The due date will be December 9, 2022
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
No later than December 9, 2022 - e-mail reflections@jfcooperpta.org
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.
Food Books are on sale for $10! Cooper will receive $6 back on each sale. You can earn your money back with the use of one or two coupons depending on what you use first! Books can be ordered from the PTA store, you can send money in an envelope to school with your request, or purchase one this Saturday at Trunk or Treat! 
October 6, 2022: SCHOOL BOND REFERENDUM
On October 6, 2022, the Cherry Hill Board of Education and School District will have a Bond Referendum vote
for $363M worth of projects that have been identified and subsequently approved by the state of NJ.
Due to decades of chronic underfunding from state and federal governments (the monies that fund our district
in addition to our local school taxes), CHPS has been forced to prioritized staffing and programs.
Simply put, the 19 buildings within CHPS’ district are in need of significant repair and renovation to bring them
up to today’s standards and expectations.
An average of 35% of costs will be paid for by the state (approx. $113M), lowering the taxpayers' portion and
helping the district recoup years of chronic underfunding by the state and federal government (The state
reimburses 0% for new construction.).
If the bond does not pass, we are not eligible for any of the monies from the state.
This decision affects our students for not only their elementary school, but middle and high school years as well.
Please see what’s in store for our schools:
Cooper - https://www.cherryhilltomorrow.com/cooper-elementary-school/
Beck - https://www.cherryhilltomorrow.com/beck-middle-school/
Cherry Hill East - https://www.cherryhilltomorrow.com/high-school-east/
The J.F. Cooper PTA Executive Board has voted and are in support of this bond referendum.
We are encouraging everyone to go to VOTE on 10/06/2022 to voice your opinion.
Your voice matters!
If you have any questions, feel free to email Shazia Ansari at president@jfcooperpta.orgas well as our Advocacy Chair Amanda LeeMasci at advocacy@jfcooperpta.org.
More information can be found at http://www.cherryhilltomorrow.com.
Please see these two opportunities to help below. If you have any questions, please reach out.
School Drop Off Reminder to VOTE on 10.6
Hi there! We are organizing parents/volunteers to be at each school on Thursday, 10/6 at drop off to remind parents to VOTE that day.
FRIENDLY REMINDER: PTAs CAN ONLY TELL PEOPLE TO VOTE. YOU CANNOT SAY VOTE YES. VOTE NO. YOU ARE THERE SIMPLY TO REMIND THEM TO JUST GO VOTE.
Polls are open from 6am-8pm on that day and folks should go to their regular polling stations. There are a few that have been changed for this election only, but otherwise, head to regular polling stations.
https://www.signupgenius.com/
Polling Location Staffing
Hi there! We're looking to staff polling locations on election day with PTA folks to be there for a couple reasons:
1-In case people have any last minute questions, you are there to answer with factual information only (remember, we can only tell people to VOTE. Not how to vote.)
2-It's a great way to encourage your local school to come to their polling place at the same time and they'll see their PTA there, too! Send this out in your emails, texts, socials, etc.
FINALLY, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE REMAIN 100 FEET FROM THE ENTRANCE ON ELECTION DAY. We can set up a table and have it there but it MUST be 100 feet away.
https://www.signupgenius.com/
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Thank you for your attention!
Shazia
I hope all of you had a nice weekend despite the dreary weather!
The following classrooms still need a Room Parent or Room Parent Assistant this year:
Room Parents - are responsible for assisting with the Fall Fun Fest (10/31), the winter party (12/22), and the end of year party (6/14). They collect funds from families and work with the teacher in planning the Winter and End of Year party. Guidance will be provided. We are planning to have an orientation meeting (virtual & in-person) for all room parents & assistants on 10/7.
Room Parent Assistants- help the Room Parent on the day of the Fall Fun Fest, Winter Party, and/or End of Year Party
Standby Parent Volunteers - are contacted in case room parents or assistants are not available for a party
If you are interested in any of the above, please reach out. We like to have at least two parents assigned per classroom each year to help with class parties.
Thank you for your attention!
Shazia
president@jfcooperpta.org
