Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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!


Wednesday, April 23, 2025

PTA Board Position Deadline Extended

 


Please take a look at the NJ PTA website for more information about board roles: https://newjerseypta.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

Fellow board members and I are happy to answer questions about board roles and coordinator roles as they relate to Cooper. Please feel free to reach out.

We encourage everyone interested to complete this form for our nominating committee. Paper forms have also been distributed to all K-4 students. If you are a 5th grade parent with an incoming K student and would like a paper copy, please reach out or print one here.

Questions? Please reach out to Nominating Committee Chair, Ramona Hamill, at ramona.hamill@jfcooperpta.org.

Sunday, April 6, 2025

PTA Board Role Nominations/Applications

 

We’re looking for enthusiastic leaders for the roles of:

Treasurer

VP of Ways & Means

VP of Events

Secretary

Make a difference in our school community by joining the PTA Board!

Bring your energy, ideas, and love for our school — and make next year unforgettable!

Nominate yourself or a fellow PTA Member today!

We are seeking to fill board roles that will be VACANT for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.

See the following link for more info about the nominating process, the roles up for election, and how to apply:

J.F. Cooper PTA Board Officer Nomination/Application Form

Ramona Hamill

Patrick Keating

Partha Sarathi

PTA Nominating Committee

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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