Staff Appreciation Week 2025

 

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

May 5 - May 9, 2025 

“We can travel the world, but we know it’s true, 

there is no other staff quite like you!”

 

Dear Cooper Families & Students,

We are planning a fun-filled international and travel themed week for staff at Cooper!! 

See the schedule in your child's backpack on Thursday or click here.

Posters

We would love to decorate the hallways with posters made by students and parents. 

Can you help by sending some to the office? 

Posters can include drawings related to travel, a country’s flag, sayings in different languages 

(with translations), thank you messages, and inspirational quotes. 

Sample messages: “There is no other teacher in the world like you!” “Thank you for all you do!” 

“Cooper Staff are the best!” “Our teachers are first class!” Feel free to be creative!

Printables

Here are some links to travel and international themed printables if your child 

would like to color a page, write a letter, write a poem, use a gift tag, etc.   

{ Coming Soon }  

Donations (Monetary, Food, Snacks, and Paper Products)

In addition to using PTA hospitality funds, we need some help from families.

See the sign up link to donate and help us out.  

 

Here is are some links to some examples of international candies:

https://tinyurl.com/internationalcandies

Some Ideas for Kids to Show Appreciation to Teachers and Staff Members

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  Send in a poster to hang in the hallways 

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  Send a short thank you video or write a thank you note or card

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  Send in a drawing or illustration

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  Write a rhyming poem or an acrostic poem about your teacher(s)

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  Write a small essay or paragraph about your teacher(s)

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  Send in a small treat, or gift

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  Be creative! There are lots of ways to say thank you!

  
  “Staff Favorites” Lists

We have over 80 people at Cooper that help our school function! Curious to know what Cooper staff love? Click on the links!

Staff Favorites for 2024-2025

Can't find someone? Find a staff member's list of favorites from last year.

Staff Favorites - 2023-2024 - Last Names A-N

Staff Favorites - 2023-2024 - Last Names O-Z

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

Send an e-mail to president@jfcooperpta.org so the PTA can make a request!

STEAM Fair 4/10/25

 

April 2025 Reminders

 

Every Tuesday & Friday - Advocate for Fair Funding

Spring Plant Sale Orders Due

PTA Sponsored MAD Science Assembly

Wednesday 4/9

STEAM Fair

Thursday 4/10 from 6:30 - 8pm

Spring Break

Saturday 4/12 - Sunday 4/20

Spring Plant Sale Pick Up

Friday 4/25

PTA Pretzel Delivery

Friday 4/30

Tag'em Tuesdays

 

Script for Phone Call/Email Fridays

 

Dear Cherry Hill Public School Supporters, 

If you could take a moment to copy and paste these email addresses and shoot a note similar to the one below out to request Fair Funding for Cherry Hill Public Schools on Fridays or any other day, that would be appreciated. If people who have the time can make calls as well that would be a plus. If you would like a printable copy of the numbers and e-mails below, please click here.

If you have not viewed it yet, please see the video Dr. Morton sent out to all families here: https://youtu.be/4ZyPwv2CXDE

Email Addresses to CC/BCC

AsmCoughlin@njleg.org, AswPintorMarin@njleg.org, AswPark@njleg.org, AswMunoz@njleg.org, AsmBarlas@njleg.org, AswDunn@njleg.org, AsmFreiman@njleg.org, AswLopez@njleg.org, AswMurphy@njleg.org, AsmRumpf@njleg.org, AsmSchaer@njleg.org, AsmScharfenberger@njleg.org, AsmSpearman@njleg.org, AsmVenezia@njleg.org, AswKane@njleg.org, AsmGreenwald@njleg.org, SenBeach@njleg.org, AsmRodriguez@njleg.org, AswReynoldsJackson@njleg.org, fairfundingchps@gmail.com

Suggested Script from the Fair Funding Committee

Hi, my name is (insert YOUR name) and I am a proud resident of Cherry Hill. I am calling/writing to tell you that just because the governor has proposed it, doesn’t make it a good budget.

Cherry Hill needs your help to ensure our funding doesn’t continue to fluctuate from one year to the next. A decrease in funding from the state doesn’t help the $200 million WE lost while trying to reach full funding. Our Governor touted fully funding public education in his budget address, yet Cherry Hill received another cut! Hold the Governor accountable and change the budget to give Cherry Hill the money it rightfully deserves and hasn’t received in our 20+ years of underfunding.

Spring Plant Sale - Orders due 4/9/25

Don't miss out on ordering some great plants this Spring from Powell's Greenhouses in Mickleton, NJ ... being delivered right here for you to Cooper Elementary School! They make excellent gifts for the plant and veggie lovers in your life! The attached flyer will be sent home tomorrow. Orders are due 4/9/25. We list only a selection of offerings. If you are looking for a different color or a different plant, please reach out to Bridget at plantsale@jfcooperpta.org to inquire.

Spring 2025 Plant Sale Flyer.pdf

Advocacy: Phone Call/Email Fridays

 **A note from Illana Yares - District Fair Funding Chair**

Please see the below flier for Phone Call/Email Friday. It is already shared on our Instagram and Facebook pages.

We are changing our messaging slightly because we don't want to be here year after year and want the legislators to take action now to set Cherry Hill up for sustained fair funding in the future.

We will be focusing our efforts on communicating with the Senate President and Assembly Speaker as well as our local legislators to hold the Governor accountable for touting fully funding education.

Always copy fairfundingchps@gmail.com on all emails so we can track correspondence.

Suggested Script:

Hi, my name is (insert YOUR name) and I am a proud resident of Cherry Hill. I am calling to tell you that just because the governor proposed it, doesn’t make it a good budget.

Cherry Hill needs your help to ensure our funding doesn’t continue to fluctuate from one year to the next. A decrease in funding from the state doesn’t help the $200 million WE lost while trying to reach full funding.

Our Governor touted fully funding public education in his budget address, yet Cherry Hill received another cut! Hold the Governor accountable and change the budget to give Cherry Hill the money it rightfully deserves and hasn’t received in our 20+ years of underfunding.

If you have any additional suggestions of what we should be doing as a committee, I am welcome to hear them so that we can put our best foot forward and work to ensure that the students benefit from increased funding.

Ilana Yares

she/her

Fair Funding Committee Chair

fairfundingchps@gmail.com

PTA Sponsored Author Visit from Angela Dominguez

ABOUT ANGELA DOMINGUEZ

Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City and grew up in North Texas. She is also the author and illustrator of several books for children including the beloved Stella Díaz series. She is a New York Times Bestseller, Sid Fleischman winner, and a two-time Pura Belpré Illustration Honoree. Her books have garnered acclaim from the New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, Best Picks from Amazon, and several State reading lists.

Her latest books include the third Lolo & Birdie book, I Want More! ¡Quiero más!, and Gabby Torres Gets a Billion Followers. Gabby is Angela’s debut into the world of comics and mischief.

Ms. Dominguez is a proud member of SCBWI, PEN America, and represented by Wernick and Pratt Literary Agency. As a child, she loved reading books and making a mess creating pictures.

We look forward to welcoming her!

If you placed an order for any autographed books, students will receive them after the visit concludes.

March & April 2025 Reminders

PTA Sponsored Author Visit: Angela Dominguez

Wednesday 3/5

Cooper Math & Literacy Night for Families

Thursday 3/6 @ 6:30 - 8pm

PTA General Membership Meeting

Wednesday 3/19 @ 6:30pm Zoom & Library

CHEA Hosts the Harlem Wizards

Friday 3/14 from 7-9pm at Cherry Hill East

STEAM Fair Registration Due

Thursday 3/21

Choose Your Own Project Flyer

Registration Link

National PTA's STEM + Families Stations Flyer

Sign Up Link

Spring Picture Day

Thursday 3/27

Spring Plant Sale Orders Due

PTA Sponsored MAD Science Assembly

Wednesday 4/9

STEAM Fair

Thursday 4/10 from 6:30 - 8pm

Spring Break

Saturday 4/12 - Sunday 4/20

Spring Plant Sale Pick Up

Friday 4/25

Steam Fair Registration due 3/21/25

April 10, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM

J.F. Cooper Elementary School APR

STEAM Fair - Choose Your Own Project Information

Choose Your Own Project Registration Link: 

https://forms.gle/89kaino4AoN57JLU6

STEAM Fair - 16 Family Stations

National PTA's STEM + Families Station Sign Up Link: 

https://www.evite.com/signup-sheet/5658568213135360

Support our Cooper Teachers at the Harlem Wizards Game on 3/14

Hosted by the Cherry Hill Education Foundation, the Wizards are Back! Come out and support Cooper's teachers Shannon Hilt, Kristen Hildebrand and George Kleftogiannis as they compete against the Harlem Wizards in a fun game of hoops on Friday, March 14th at Cherry Hill East. It was a sell-out last year so purchase your tickets early! Here is the direct ticket link:

https://www.harlemwizards.com/tickets/cherryhill

Virtual Community Discussion 2/27 from 7-8pm

Heart Shaped Pretzel Sale - Orders due 2/10

 

Angela Dominguez Book Orders Due 2/14

 

Angela Dominguez Book Order Form - Due Friday 2/14/25

STEAM Fair - Family Station Sign Ups

 

National PTA’s STEM + Families initiative provides fun, hands-on experiences that allow elementary and middle school students to learn alongside their parents and caregivers. Our programs reinforce the value of family support for education while introducing new ideas, important skills and career possibilities related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

This year, we would like to incorporate this initiative into our STEAM Fair. Students will be given the opportunity to both explore topics of their own choosing, or any of the topics below. 

If your family is interested in hosting one of the following stations, please sign up here:

https://evite.me/cQJzqZS3aD

A separate form will be sent home to those choosing to do their own experiments, research, and art around STEM topics.

Are You an Acid or a Base? *Requires preparation prior to event*
Experiment Guide | Family Guide

Busy as a Bee *Best suited for grades K-2*
Experiment Guide  | Family Guide

Catching a Bird *Best suited for grades K-2*
Experiment Guide | Family Guide

It’s All in the Taste Buds
Experiment Guide | Family Guide 

Journey Through the Bloodstream
Experiment Guide | Family Guide

Nails for Breakfast *Requires preparation prior to event*
Experiment Guide | Family Guide

Balloon Skewers
Experiment Guide | Family Guide

Bubbling Lava Lamp
Experiment Guide | Family Guide

Ice Cream Chemistry
Experiment Guide | Family Guide

Sticky Icky Slime
Experiment Guide | Family Guide

Strange Acting Goop
Experiment Guide | Family Guide

Alka-Rockets
Experiment Guide | Family Guide

Cool Colors
Experiment Guide | Family Guide

Dancing Raisins
Experiment Guide | Family Guide

It's Chemical
Experiment Guide | Family Guide

Martian Jelly
Experiment Guide | Family Guide