School Hours: 8:10-3:20

Phone: 262-763-0180

Principal: Mrs. Jackey Syens Email: jsyens@basd.k12.wi.us

Secretary: Mrs. Lindsay Szpara Email: lszpara@basd.k12.wi.us

Attendance/Health Aide: Mrs. Deb Jelinek Email djelinek@basd.k12.wi.us

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Cooper Website- https://www.basd.k12.wi.us/schools/cooper/about/

Hello Cooper Family and Friends,

HAPPY New Year!

What a wonderful year it has been! It is just so wonderful to have all the family fun activities, student clubs and field trips return after a few years of caution. Again, another BIG "thank you" to all of our parents, guardians and caregivers for your continued support and involvement. If your schedule allows, we would LOVE your help. Classrooms need additional adult "hands" to help students during center activities and we always could use more support in the cafeteria or at recess. Please contact your child's teacher or Mrs. Lindsay Szpara for volunteer opportunities.

Do you have or know of a child who will be 4 years old by September 2023? 4K & NEW 5K Registration is now open for the 2023-2024 school year. We offer FULL DAY 4K at all our elementary schools along with an option of a morning 1/2 day program. There is more information in this newsletter and on our BASD District Website. 4K Screening is March 1, 2023 for these new students at the District Office. Please register your 4K student. More information will be shared in the weeks to come.

I would like to welcome the new families who are joining Cooper School this semester. Please reach out to me or your child's teacher if you have any questions or needs. We have an amazing staff!

I am looking forward to 2023. Let's set our sights on to new friendships, new adventures, and new learning!

Thank you always,

Mrs. Jackey Syens

We would LOVE to have you come visit us at Cooper!

There are many ways for you to support! Once in a while, weekly or monthly~

• playground or in the cafeteria support
• help in a classroom with reading or math
• 4K Special Person- monthly activities, reading, art projects etc
• library support

Give us a call~

On January 17, 2023, Dr. Mervin Langley will be offering an in-person presentation on helping children and adolescents develop emotional regulation skills. Please see the attached flyer for a link to pre-register to attend. This presentation will be held at the Aurora Wellness Center. Feel free to share the flyer.

The music concert for our 1st and 2nd grade students is fast approaching!

Mrs. Ivkovich, our music teacher, has the first and second-grade kids singing and dancing in preparation for this year’s winter concert which will be on Thursday, January 19th starting at 6:30pm. There is also a 2:00pm dress rehearsal too if this fits your schedule.

All are welcome!

Our Student Leadership has organized another wonderful opportunity for our students and families to help others!

January will be a time to collect non-perishable foods to help stock those needed items at Love, Inc. A list of items needed will come home soon. Please help us make a wonderful donation to help those in our city who need it.

Collections will run from January 16-January 20 There will be containers on each floor and one in the upstairs lobby.

Thank you for helping others~

Student Leadership and

Mrs. Forseth and Mrs. Whitten.

The snow FINALLY fell which means the kids will be excited to play in the snow at recess! We want all our students warm and safe in the cold so I ask that you please send your child to school with snowpants, boots, a winter coat, hat and gloves. You may want to also send extra socks and a pair of pants in a Ziplock bag to keep at school. This way your child can easily change into dry clothing.

If your family is experiencing hardship and in need of winter gear, please reach out to me, your child's teacher, or our School Counselor, Mrs. Melissa Ninham as we are happy to help and get you the items needed.

Burlington Area School District Preschool Screenings 2022-2023

Do you have concerns about your child’s development? Preschool screenings for the 2022-2023 school year will be held throughout the Burlington Area School District for any child between the ages of birth to 5 years old who is not attending 5 year old kindergarten.

If you are a parent/guardian of a child within this age range and are concerned about his/her development, you are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming screenings. The next screening is being held on December 7, 2022, at the Burlington Public Library. Please see the flyer for additional information.

NEXT MEETING: WED. January 11th 6:30-7:30 PM- in person or virtual link

THANK YOU to the families who supported the Kringle Fundraiser, Holiday Shop, and other events!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Family Skate Night January 23 at TraxxsIde-

We are planning for the 2023-2024 school year already!

Do you have a child who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2023? If so, your child is eligible to attend our FREE 4K program. The district offers either a FULL DAY 4K program or a morning 1/2 day program. Materials are being finalized and will be ready to accept registration as of January 2, 2023.

Please look for more information coming soon! This will be on our BASD website, local newspapers and school distributions.

Please call school or the District Office for more information.

January 2- Back to School 2023

January 6- student assembly

January 9- Seal- A- Smile begins

January 11- PTO Meeting 6:30 in library

January 16- No School

January 16-20 Food Drive by Student Leadership

January 19- Winter Music Concert 2:00 rehearsal, 6:30pm concert

January 23- PTO Family Skate at Traxside

January 25- Kohl's Assembly

January 27- No School- Teacher Inservice

January 31- Classroom buddy activities and 4K Senior Reading buddies