Coopers Elementary School

Greetings Bulldogs, I apologize for not getting this message out last night — I had some trouble with the website and tried several times without success. This is a short week as we head into Spring Break! Our last day of school before the break is Thursday, and students will return on Monday, April 28th. Here’s what’s happening this week: NC Check-Ins: Our 3rd–5th graders will be taking their final NC Check-Ins of the year. Please help them come prepared with a good night’s rest. Kindergarten Field Trip: On Tuesday, kindergarten will visit the Charles B. Aycock birthplace. Be sure all permission slips have been signed and returned. Easter Celebrations: On Tuesday, first grade will enjoy their Easter breakfast beginning at 8:15 AM. Wednesday, both kindergarten and second grade will celebrate Easter with some fun activities. No School Friday: There will be no school on Friday as we begin our Spring Break. Community Event: On Saturday, Kingdom International Church will host a fun event at Coopers' school starting at 11 AM on the 3–5 playground. There will be hot dogs and an Easter egg hunt — everyone is invited for a day of food, fun, and fellowship! Wishing everyone a wonderful week ahead!

K- Parents: This is a reminder that all morning drop-offs must be done through the car line. We have recently observed several parents parking and walking their children to the building, which goes against our established safety procedures. Please understand that these procedures are in place to ensure the safety of all students. Our driveway is narrow, and unfortunately, we’ve had several near collisions. Today we almost had a student get hit. To prevent any future incidents, all parents will be required to use the car line moving forward, unless you have a meeting and are walking your child into the school building. Additionally, if your child arrives after 8:00 AM, an adult must walk them to the front office and sign them in. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe.

Good Evening, Bulldog Families, We have another exciting and busy week ahead at Coopers Elementary! This week is Assistant Principal’s Week, and we want to give a huge shoutout to Mr. Snowden for his dedication, hard work, and unwavering support for our students and staff. Thank you, Mr. Snowden, for all you do! Tuesday is Spring Picture Day. Only students who bring in prepayment will have their photos taken. In addition, our 5th grade students will take their Science Benchmark on Tuesday—please ensure they get a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast. On Wednesday, our 4th and 5th grade AIG students will be heading to the Nash County Courthouse to participate in their exciting Mock Trial—a great learning opportunity and a chance to shine! On Thursday, we want to remind families with rising kindergarten students that registration begins! Families may register online, but if assistance is needed with uploading documents, staff will be available on Thursday from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM and again from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM to help. Friday will be a fun day for our 1st and 5th graders as they head out on their field trip. Please make sure all permission slips have been signed and returned. 🌸 Spring is here, and it’s time to give our campus a little TLC! We invite all families to join us for our Spring School Beautification Day this Saturday, April 12th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Let’s work together to prepare our school for upcoming celebrations like the Bulldog Bash, graduation ceremonies, and more! We’re looking for volunteers to assist with landscaping, cleanup, and light projects—every helping hand makes a difference! We have about 31 school days left—let’s finish strong and make each day count! Have a great evening, and as always, Go Bulldogs! 🐾

World Autism Day, observed annually on April 2nd, is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about autism, a neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide. As part of this awareness campaign, individuals are encouraged to wear specific colors to show their support and solidarity with the autism community. Blue is the most widely recognized color associated with autism, symbolizing awareness, acceptance, and support. It also represents qualities such as calmness, trust, and loyalty—key elements in fostering strong relationships with individuals on the autism spectrum. Wearing blue on World Autism Day serves as a meaningful gesture of support. Red is another color often linked to autism, representing passion, energy, and love for individuals on the spectrum. It is also associated with advocacy and awareness, helping to draw attention to the challenges and needs of the autism community. I encourage all students and staff to wear red on Wednesday if possible, or blue as an alternative. Wearing these colors on World Autism Day is a simple yet powerful way to demonstrate support and solidarity. By recognizing the significance behind these colors, we can contribute to fostering greater awareness, acceptance, and inclusion. Remember, even small gestures of support can have a profound impact on individuals with autism and their families. This Saturday, April 5th there will be a 3K walk at Miracle Park in honor of Christal Lane, a former Coopers Elementary student who lost her life due to child abuse. Participants are encouraged to wear blue. Event bands are $5. The event starts at 11am. It is being sponsored by a local church. For more information call 252-886-3414.

Good Evening Bulldogs, Spring weather has officially arrived! Please note that the air conditioning in our building was turned on this week. As we work to adjust temperatures and ensure everything is functioning properly, some classrooms may feel warmer or cooler than others. This will be a busy week for our fifth graders! On Monday, they will visit their zoned middle schools—either Southern Nash Middle or Nash Central Middle. Then on Tuesday, they will head to the zoo for their field trip. Please make sure all permission slips are signed and returned. Wednesday is an early release day for all students at 1:00pm, and it’s also Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, also known as Teacher Assistant Appreciation Day. We want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible instructional assistants for their hard work and dedication in supporting student success! To end the week, Friday is our $1 PBIS Hat Day, as well as School Librarian Appreciation Day. A special thank you to Mrs. Pittman for everything she does for our students—you are truly appreciated! Wishing everyone a wonderful evening!

Good Evening Bulldogs, We have a busy and exciting week ahead! • Monday: Our general PTO meeting will begin at 5:30 pm. We will provide pizza and salad for our attending families—available on a first-come, first-served basis, though we anticipate having enough for everyone. • Tuesday: Some of our upper grade students will participate in the district’s Battle of the Books competition. We wish them the best of luck as they showcase their hard work and knowledge! • Wednesday: We will hold our Third 9 Weeks Awards Ceremony. We understand this is short notice, but students receiving an award will bring home a notification slip tomorrow in their bookbags. • Thursday: Report cards will be sent home with students. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher. • Friday: Our third graders will enjoy a field trip to the Science Center in Greensboro, where they will engage in hands-on learning and exploration. I hope everyone has a wonderful evening. It’s hard to believe we are entering the final nine weeks of the school year—time is flying by! Thank you for your continued support, and let’s make it a great week!

Good Evening Bulldogs, What an exciting and busy week we just had! A huge thank you to our incredible families and community members for helping our PTO reach their $20,000 goal on the Fun Run! These funds will support student field trips next year, school beautification projects, student and teacher resources, and much more. Our PTO shares detailed information on how these funds are allocated during their meetings, and all stakeholders are welcome to attend. This week will be a short but eventful one for our students: Tuesday: Our 2nd and 4th-grade students will be going on their field trip. Please ensure all permission forms are turned in. Wednesday: This is an early release day, with dismissal at 1:00 PM, and it also marks the end of the third grading period. Thursday & Friday: No school for students—these are designated teacher workdays. Additionally, we will be sending home CogAT and Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) score reports primarily for for our 2nd-grade students in Tuesday folders next week. These reports will be accompanied by a letter explaining how to interpret the score sheets. Finally, a HUGE congratulations to our Lego Robotics team for bringing home the gold this past Friday! They competed against approximately 35 schools across our district and surrounding counties. We are so proud of Mrs. Irvine and her teams for their hard work and dedication. Please check out our school’s website for photos from the event—Go Bulldogs! As always, please check our school’s website for the latest updates. Wishing everyone a fantastic week ahead!

Today is the last day to shop!!! The book fair will close at 12:00 pm. Thank you so much to all of our book fair volunteers and all of our shoppers!!!!

The Book Fair is OPEN until 5:00 pm!! We will open again at 6:30 following the program and close at 7:30 pm. We can't wait to see you there!!!

We have extended hours for the Book Fair today. We will be open until 5:00 pm and then we'll open right after the 3rd & 4th Grade Program, from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. We hope to see you there!!

Good Evening, Bulldogs! Tomorrow is our Fun Run Day, and we are going to have an amazing time! Parents, please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. All students will be participating in the Fun Run activities, so it is important that they wear tennis shoes instead of crocs, flip-flops, or boots to stay comfortable while running, dancing, and supporting a great cause! We will also have items available for purchase throughout the day. Students can visit the Snack Shack for treats and the Bulldog Boutique to purchase school spirit apparel. If your child brings money, please remind them that they are responsible for keeping up with it. We encourage all students to wear their Coopers attire if they have it, as we will be capturing fun moments throughout the day for the yearbook. As of this morning, we are just $700 away from reaching our $20,000 goal, which means if we hit the mark, Mr. Snowden and I will get slimed! Let’s work together and make this happen, Bulldogs! To wrap up an exciting day, our 3rd and 4th graders will be performing for families and community members at 6:00 PM. We ask that students arrive and report to their classrooms around 5:30 PM. To minimize hallway traffic, we kindly request that only students enter the hallways while parents, family, and friends head directly to the gym. We look forward to a fun-filled day tomorrow! Have a great evening, and we’ll see you all tomorrow!

Good Evening, Bulldogs! We have another exciting week ahead, filled with learning, the Spring Book Fair, our 3rd and 4th-grade performance, and the much-anticipated BoosterThon Fun Run, sponsored by our amazing PTO! 📚 Spring Book Fair Our school’s Spring Book Fair is happening all week! Students may visit first thing in the morning after checking in with their teacher, during enhancement time, or at a designated time set by their teacher. Parents, you’re welcome to stop by and shop with your child as well! 🏃‍♂️ BoosterThon Fun Run Incentives • Tomorrow (March 10th), students who registered for the My Booster Fun Run on or before March 5th can wear pajamas to school and will receive popcorn after lunch as their incentive. • Over the weekend, students were encouraged to reach out to family, friends, and neighbors for additional pledges! The top pledge earners in Pre-K through 2nd and 3rd through 5th will win lunch with a buddy at the La Lupita Food Truck on Monday, March 10! • Bonus Weekend Challenge: Any student who secured a NEW $2 per lap pledge (or $60 total) over the weekend will earn a Golden Edition Dude Perfect Keychain as a special bonus prize! 🎉 Fun Run Event – Thursday, March 13th! Mark your calendars—this Thursday is our official Fun Run day! The event schedule is as follows: 📌 PK, K, 1st: 9:00-10:00 AM 📌 4th, 5th: 10:15-11:15 AM 📌 2nd, 3rd: 1:15-2:15 PM We are looking forward to an incredible week of fun, learning, and school spirit! To end the week, on Friday, our students who are on the Lego Robotics team, the Brick City Challenge is this Friday at the Rocky Mount Event Center. Thank you for your continued support in making these events a success.

It's time, Bulldogs! The Book Fair starts TOMORROW morning at 7:30 am. We can't wait to see you there!

Good Evening, Bulldogs! We have an exciting week ahead as we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Read Across America Week! To make it even more fun, each day will feature a special dress-up theme inspired by a Dr. Seuss book. Please check Mrs. Pittman’s post in our Rooms App and on our school website for full details. Here’s what we have planned: 📌 Monday – Wear animal print or animal ears 📌 Tuesday – Wear stripes, a hat, or both 📌 Wednesday – Wear your clothes mismatched or inside out 📌 Thursday – Wear your class color • Pre-K: Purple • Kindergarten: Green • 1st Grade: Yellow • 2nd Grade: Orange • 3rd Grade: Red • 4th Grade: Blue • 5th Grade: Black 📌 Friday • Pre-K – 1st Grade: Letterland Day • 2nd – 5th Grade: Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character or book Additionally, this week we are celebrating School Social Worker Week! A huge thank you to Mrs. Bonita Jenkins for her dedication to supporting our students, staff, and families. We appreciate all that you do! This week also marks "Cue into School Breakfast" Week, where we emphasize the importance of a healthy breakfast to start the day off right. Whether at home or school, let’s make sure our students fuel up for success! Last but certainly not least, this Tuesday is our official kickoff for our Boosterthon Fundraiser. This year our goal is to raise $25,000. More details and prizes will be shared throughout this week by Champ the Bulldog and our PTO members. I can’t wait to see which students get to slime our staff members. Let the fun begin! Looking forward to a fantastic week of learning, laughter, and school spirit! 🚀📚✨

Hey Bulldogs! Don't forget that next week, March 3-7, we will celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday and Read Across America Week. As part of the week-long celebration, your child is invited to dress up if they like! We all know that Dr. Seuss was known for his unique artistic expression and that is what we would like to encourage each day this week! Monday, wear animal print or animal ears for "If I Ran the Zoo" day. Tuesday, wear stripes or a hat or both for "The Cat in the Hat!" day. Wednesday, wear your clothes mismatched or inside out for "Wacky Wednesday". Thursday, wear your class color for "My Many Colored Days": PreK-purple, K-green, 1st-yellow, 2nd-orange, 3rd-red, 4th-blue, 5th-black. Then on Friday, we will also celebrate our Letterland Day with Kindergarten and 1st-grade bulldogs dressing as their favorite Letterland character, while our 2nd-5th grade bulldogs dress as their favorite Dr. Seuss character or book. Friday's fun will also include visits from special Community Readers who will read a story to our bulldogs during their Enhancement time. This is going to be an exciting week!!

Hey Bulldogs! We're so excited to announce that next week, March 3-7, we will celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday and Read Across America Week. As part of the week-long celebration, your child is invited to dress up if they like! We all know that Dr. Seuss was known for his unique artistic expression and that is what we would like to encourage each day this week! Monday, wear animal print or animal ears for "If I Ran the Zoo" day. Tuesday, wear stripes or a hat or both for "The Cat in the Hat!" day. Wednesday, wear your clothes mismatched or inside out for "Wacky Wednesday". Thursday, wear your class color for "My Many Colored Days": PreK-purple, K-green, 1st-yellow, 2nd-orange, 3rd-red, 4th-blue, 5th-black. Then on Friday, we will also celebrate our Letterland Day with Kindergarten and 1st-grade bulldogs dressing as their favorite Letterland character, while our 2nd-5th grade bulldogs dress as their favorite Dr. Seuss character or book. Friday's fun will also include visits from special Community Readers who will read a story to our bulldogs during their Enhancement time. This is going to be an exciting week!!

Good Evening Bulldogs, I hope everyone has enjoyed the snow! It was fun while it lasted, now that it is gone, I am ready for the summer time! After February, the next 3 months tend to fly by. This week, our second-grade students will be taking their AIG (Iowa and CogAt) tests. If your child has already received an IQ test within the last 2 years, you can opt your child out of this test. Please send your child’s teacher a message. This upcoming Wednesday is wear pink to stand against bullying. We hope to see our students and staff dressed out in pink and promoting a positive learning environment for all. This Friday, the American Red Cross will be in our gym for our annual blood drive. If you would like to donate your blood and help save a life, please join us this Friday from 8:30am-2:30pm. You can sign up on our website if you would like to join us. Last but certainly not least, our PTO’s BoosterThon fundraiser is going on now! All proceeds will go directly towards students’ field trips, playground equipment, and enhancing the school’s exterior. I look forward to another wonderful week of being a Bulldog!

Due to inclement weather, all traditional Nash County Public Schools will be closed for students on Friday, February 21, 2025. Staff should follow telework procedures. All Innovative Schools, CITI High School and Nash-Rocky Mount Early College High School, will operate on a remote learning schedule. Additionally, all evening activities, including after-school care and athletics, have been canceled. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and community. Please stay safe during this time. For real-time information, please click the following link: https://www.ncpschools.net/page/emergency-landing-page

On Friday, December 6, our school transformed into a HIVE of excitement as the top spellers from third through fifth grade competed in our fierce "Battling Bulldogs" Spelling Bee! After a thrilling war of words, Easton Jackson and Christa Farver emerged as our spelling champions! Fast forward to Thursday, February 6, and our stellar spellers took center stage at the District Spelling Bee at Word Tabernacle Church in Rocky Mount. Easton and Christa represented Coopers brilliantly, showing off their hard work, dedication, and B-E-E-yond amazing spelling skills! Let's give a round of applause to all of our participants for their incredible achievements! Video Link: https://shorturl.at/1Tzqo

Exciting news, bulldog families! Check out our Fun Run Fundraiser Early Registration announcement here: https://tinyurl.com/3w8apztf We're thrilled to kick off this year's FUN RUN Fundraiser with EARLY registration! During this fundraiser, students will be gathering sponsorships or donations, with all proceeds directly funding student field trips and planned playground and exterior improvements on our campus. Guess what? All students who register early between today and Wednesday, March 5, AND earn $50.00 in donations will get to enjoy a pizza lunch with Mrs. Land, Mr. Snowden, and our mascot, Champ, on Friday, March 7! 🍕🎉🍕 Here's how YOU can help: Register early today at mybooster.com, and share your student’s donation page with family and friends! Even if you can’t donate, sharing makes a BIG impact. Thank you for supporting Coopers Elementary. Let’s make this fundraiser a huge success!