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,

Welcome Spring!

I hope you and your family enjoyed some time together during spring break. It is nice to know that warmer weather and spring flowers are on the horizon! We are off and ready to start our third-trimester of school! Report cards were send home Friday March 17 before Spring Break. Continue to have conversation with your child about his or her reading and math goals and what will be done daily to achieve these goals. We are always striving for every child to do their best!

During this month, all 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will take the Wisconsin Forward exam. Third and fifth grade students will test in English-Language Arts and Mathematics while fourth grade students will test in all subject areas. Thank you in advance for encouraging your child to do their best on these exams. In addition, I would like to encourage you to be especially vigilant with your child’s attendance in April and to minimize any morning appointments. We appreciate all your help in this matter.

Raffle Baskets are looking awesome!! Please continue to send in items for your grade levels themed raffle basket. Teachers need them by April 5th. Look for more information from your child's teacher. Tickets will be sent home the week of April 11th. Tickets are $1 or 6/$5. PTO will be selling tickets also at various school events. The raffle drawing will be Thursday, May 11th at our POP IN night- Good Luck!

Lastly, we will have a Family Movie Night on Friday, April 28th. This is another fun family event sponsored by our Student Leadership and PTO! There will be pizza dinner, desserts and treats to purchase if you wish. Please look for more information about time and dinner details.

In addition to all these fun events, April is also Tornado Awareness month. April 20th is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. It's a great time to review your plans in the event severe weather strikes. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes per year. We will have a practice drill at school. You may want to discuss this with your child prior to help answer questions. Our teachers will spend time talking about how to stay safe in severe weather.

As you can see, April is a very busy month at Cooper! Thank you again for all your support and encouraging your child to do his or her best!

Jackey Syens

April 4 - Operating Referendum

Learn more about BASD's April 4, 2023 ballot question on this referendum webpage. Also, attend an informational session:

Spring Raffle Baskets- WOW! The baskets are getting lots of items!! LOOKING FABULOUS!!

HOW TO PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS?

• Ticket sale- April 11-May 11
• Week of April 11- Raffle tickets and information about basket selections will be sent home to all families
• Purchase tickets at: Movie Night April 28th, Book Fair May 3-5 3:30-7:45pm and at the Pop In event on May 11th from 4:30-6:30pm.

Raffle Basket Drawing-

• Thursday, May 11th 4:30pm-6:30 pm at the "Pop In" learning celebration event- Please mark your calendars for this evening.

Basket Themes-

• 4K- Baking

  K- Ice cream

  1st- Gardening

  2nd- Pets

  3rd- Summer fun

  4th- Art and crafts

  5th- Family Game Night

  Teachers- Best of Burlington

  Aides/Extra Curricular staff- Coffee/Chocolate

NEXT MEETING: WED. April 12 6:30-7:30 PM- in person or virtual link

THANK YOU to the families who supported all the wonderful events so far!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Family Movie Night- Friday April 28= 5:15 doors open, 5;30 food, 6:00 Movie
• Raffle Basket Ticket Sales

Wednesday, April 26th we will celebrate our awesome paraprofessional! They usually do not get to eat lunch together but the teaching staff has organized a special lunch and would like them to eat all together. However we need some help!

Could you help cover recess or cafeteria duties or help in a classroom from 11:45-12:45?

Please call or email Jackey Syens or Lindsay Szpara by April 22nd. THANK YOU!!!

Another FUN event sponsored by our PTO and Student Leadership!.

Family Dinner and Movie Night on Friday April 28th

Come for pizza dinner or just come for the movie! The Student Leadership will be selling snacks, pizza and water.

Look for more information later in the month!

Dyer and Cooper PTO members compiled parent questions (URL: https://www.basd.k12.wi.us/schools/dyer/families/faqs.cfm) related to next year's shift with traditional students at Dyer and Montessori students at Cooper.

The shift will happen regardless of the April 4 referendum outcome. The April 4 outcome will let us know what financial resources we have. The planning to redraw boundaries began in 2018 – five years ago. In 2023, we need to make adjustments due to fewer students and a need to reduce spending. As we prepare for a smooth transition, Cooper and Dyer will continue to meet the needs of all students.

Thursday, May 11th is our POP IN event from 4:30-6:30pm. Yes, there will be popcorn for all but the purpose of this is to showcase your student's learning throughout this year!. This is a whole family event! Not only will you be able to go to your child's classroom to listen and see their accomplishments, but you can "POP IN" to any and all classrooms and special areas to engage in family activities. There will be activities in the gym, crafts in the art room, and you will be able to try some musical instruments in our music room. Your child is excited to share and spend this time with you! You do not need to schedule a specific time to attend. It is open to all between 4:30-6:30pm.
I look forward to seeing you Thursday, May 5th!

To assist our Burlington families, BASD coordinates before and after-school care for elementary students. Before-care begins at 6 am. After-care goes until 6 pm. Care is located in elementary schools.

Register for 2023-2024 by May 15!

Please follow the instructions in this slideshow to register.

• "Raising a Thinking Child" . This is a 6 week class, evidence-based parenting program for parents and caregivers of children 4 to 7 years of age. Starting April 25-May 10 held at BASD District Office. Please see sign up below.

We have many field trips and school activities coming up in April, May and June! If you would like to chaperone a field trip or help at school, you will need to complete the School Volunteer form. .

NEW online form. There is a link on our website too (https://www.basd.k12.wi.us/families/volunteer-application.cfm).

BASD is hosting another 4K Screening on Wednesday, April 26 at District Office from 2:30-4:30pm. If your child will be attending 4 Year Old Kindergarten in the Fall of 2023 you are welcomed to have your child screened. Once enrolled, you will get a link to sign up for a screening time of your choice. Please call the District Office if you need a link.

The purpose of this 4K screening is to share with the parent or caregiver the child's readiness skills. Children will participate in a variety of play based assessments with the current 4K staff as well as receive a vision screening.

Each child will receive a complimentary childrens book, snack, and gift. Parents will receive information on 4 year old milestones along with the opportunity to talk with community support providers such as: Burlington Public Librarian, United Way, and local extend care persons.

April 4- Election Day

April 5- Hearing Screening

April 7- NO SCHOOL

April 10- NO SCHOOL

April 12- PTO Meeting 6:30 in the library; virtual link

April 14- Healthy Smiles program

April 21- Earth Day celebration

April 26- 4K Screening at District Office 2:30-4:30pm

April 26- Paraprofessional Appreciation day

April 27- Safety Drill

April 28- PTO Family Dinner and Movie- 5:30-8:30pm

May 1-5- Teacher Appreciation week