Jurnior and Senior students received their KPREP-On-Demand writing score sheet this past week in English class.  If you haven't seen the student report, be sure to ask your child to see their on-demand writing performance.

Nominations Open for Presidential Mathematics and Science Teaching Award

 

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science (including computer science) teaching.

 

Anyone -- principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public -- may nominate exceptional mathematics or science teachers who are currently teaching grades 7-12 for the 2016-17 award year. Teachers also may apply directly at   www.paemst.org.

The nomination deadline is April 1, 2017 and the application deadline is May 1, 2017,for secondary school teachers (grades 7-12). 

Cooper High School Drama Club will present the full-scale musical revival of The Wizard of Oz for one weekend in their auditorium November 17 and 18 at 7 pm and November 19 at 1 and 7 pm. The Wizard of Oz is a heartwarming tale of magic and fantasy, good and evil, and family and friendship. Based on L. Frank Baum's novel and the 1939 film, this musical adaption of The Wizard of Oz was originally produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company in London in 1987 with music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by E.Y. Harburg. The score is full of tunes from the timeless film such as "We're Off To See the Wizard", If I Only Had A Brain", "The Merry Old Land of Oz", and - of course - "Over The Rainbow". 

Featuring a real dog, live orchestra, and students from BCHS, CEMS, OMS, Longbranch and Burlington, the musical also features 40 cast and crew members such as Erin Hubbard as Dorothy, Alex Simpson as the Scarecrow, Jacob Threadgill as the Tin Man, Daniel Black as the Lion,  JD Meyer as Uncle Henry, Morgan Standley as Glinda, Ashley Tinch as The Wicked Witch, and Trevor LaBree as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. 

The show also features many other talented onstage and backstage students, as well as students in the orchestra.

Limited pre-sale tickets are available on Friday November 11 from 6 - 7, At the Cooper Craft Fair Saturday November 12 from 10 - 4, and at Cooper lunch times on November 10 - 16. 

We will also be doing "pictures with the characters" at the craft fair. 

Pre-sale ticket prices are $10 for adult and $5 for students.  At-the-door prices will be $12 for adult and $6 for student.

 

Lots of new items at the The Great RC Spirit Store - open every day from 11-12:30pm - online at www.cooperspiritstore.com We accept Visa and Mastercard at the store and online- orders can be sent home with a student or picked up in our front office at your convenience. We will also be open from 9-3pm during the craft fair Sat. November 12, 2016.

School Spirit Store Website

The Cooper Ski Club is forming for this school year!   Our club will be joining the Camp Ernst MS club for bus transportation purposes. We encourage students to participate with the ski club group from Cooper HS after school hours but you are permitted to go on your own time.   The benefit of purchasing Perfect North Ski passes by selecting the School Ski Club on Perfect North's website is you can receive 30% off your pass through November 16!  

Information Brochure

 

 

Final preparation should be made on the application for the 2017 Governor's Scholars Program.   This is for current juniors.   If selected, the summer prior to their senior year, students spend six weeks on the campus of one our state universities.   Additionally, once they graduate from Cooper, the majority, if not all of the tuition cost is covered for four years at most state universities.   This is a competitive program so it is essential that proper preparation is done in compiling the application, including giving plenty of time for strong teacher recommendations. 

 

For more information  click here to download the 2017 application.  

 

Remaining Timeline:

December 1     

All applications are due to Mr. Wheeler no later than 3:00 p.m.sharp--no late applications accepted.

 

December 14-21                                   

Students selected to move on to the state level will be notified.