10.04.2019
Who wants to see their teachers camp outside over night? I do! I do! me! Me!
There will be a BIG announcement for students on Monday during an assembly! We will keep you posted on the results of our
Fun Run fundraiser!
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Conference Book Fair Shopping Schedule
Please join us the week of October 7th for the Cooper Book Fair! The book fair will be held in the library and open right after school on conference nights.

Monday, Oct. 7th:
Classes shopping during school: Schipper, Hurdelbrink, Martin, Kessler, Smith, Walker, Truax

Tuesday, Oct. 8th:
Classes shopping during school: Adams, Colyer, Beach, Kigar, Hunter
Open during conferences 3:20pm-7:00pm

Wed. Oct. 9th:
Last minute shoppers 8:25am -8:45am
Open during conferences 3:20pm-7:00pm

Thursday, Oct. 10th:
Last minute shoppers 8:25am-9:00am

Friday, Oct. 11th:
Last minute shoppers 8:25am-9:00am
Open during conferences 11:45pm-2:00pm

The teachers will have a wish list displayed. These are books the teachers would like for their classrooms. If you choose to purchase one, we have a sticker saying 'donated by' if you would like to fill one out and place it inside the book.

There will be no tax charged on any purchase (the Parent Club is now tax exempt).

You can also shop online with free shipping to the school. You can visit:
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/cooperschool
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Announcements
  • During conferences, in the main hallway, please check out the table of FREE books and Lost & Found is starting to grow!

  • Mrs. Luegge is in need of newspaper for art class. You can send this in with your student or drop it off in the office. We need LOTS of newspaper!

  • Battle of the Books is underway! Please remind your student if they want to sign up that sign up sheets are posted in the upper ele. hallway.
Read By Grade 3 Meeting

In an effort to inform parents about the Read By Grade 3 laws, all Plainwell Elementary Schools will be hosting informational meetings. Here are the times you can attend:

Cooper 10/16 6:30-7:30 and 10/17 9:30-10:30  
Gilkey 10/23 6:30-7:30 and 10/24 9:30-10:30
Starr 10/28 6:30-7:30 and 10/29 9:30-10:30

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Please email you student's teacher if you have not yet signed up for conferences!
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Get Connected with Parents Club!

Stay up to date on Cooper Parent Club events, and volunteer opportunities, please join our group on the Remind app. 


Cooper Parents Club is always looking for volunteers to help out with chairing and planning events. It's a great way to be involved in your student's school and help raise money for each classroom!
cooperkoalas@gmail.com
Meeting Dates:
10/17
11/14
01/16
02/13
03/19
04/16
05/21

Time: 3:35pm - 4:35pm

Location: Office -Conference Room
Registration opens: 11/1-11/25
Program starts: 3/2-5/27
5K Run: May 21
Coaches are needed!
annie.hunter@plainwellschools.org
After School Programs for Kids at Ransom Library

Build-o-Rama: Mondays at 4pm
Open to all ages. Make amazing inventions using our Lego bricks. Creations are on display for a week following each session.
Discovery Hour: Tuesdays at 4pm
Kids (grades K-3) learn about scientific concepts by creating interesting experiments. Get messy and have fun!
Closed Door Science Club: Thursdays at 4pm
For kids in grades 4-7. Mess around with stuff your mom won't let you do at home! Explosions, goo and learning are possible side effects.
10/08, 9, 11 - Conferences
10/11 - HALF DAY
10/21 - Monster Mash 5:30-7:30
10/21 - 10/25 - Sparks Swim Week
10/24 - Photo Retakes
10/28 - 11/1 - Torches Swim Week
10/31 - Fall Festival
11/06 - HALF DAY
Cooper Elementary
7559 N. 14th Street Kalamazoo, MI 49009 
Phone: 269.349.2674 Fax: 269.345.5111