The Cooper School Daily

Yup…we made it. This “different” school year is coming to an end. On our way to GRP, I spent the four hours driving in either complete silence or had music blaring with windows down, relishing […]
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This week was certainly a doozy! Standardized tests can cause a lot of anxiety, stress, and unnecessary pressure. This week, our typical daily schedule was thrown out the window, and things felt a little unbalanced. […]
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We are in the middle of a science fiction unit in reading. As I am sure you are familiar with, your kids are in book clubs to discuss the literature amongst themselves. I started reading […]
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Earth Day. A reminder to reduce our ecological footprint and appreciate the beauty around us. While brainstorming a way to celebrate Earth Day this year, it really hit me how much your sons and daughters […]
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During a teacher roll call meeting this week, Lindsay and I were prefaced with the question, “What are some ways we are going to teach our upcoming SEL unit: Perseverance?” Lindsay turned to me and […]
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Ahhh…Spring Break! A time to have fun, but also a break to help us finish the school year in full gear. Let’s give ourselves a round of applause because EVERYONE came back to school ready […]
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“I have no enemies.”-The Avett Brothers Calling out spelling words a few days ago, the word “insincere” was listed. We ended up having a small discussion about telling the truth. I told the group I […]
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“Geez Ms. Lindsay, we’re just like vibing. Vibe with us”-Anonymous TCS Middle School Student So what started out as an inside joke one morning, actually helped us gain more from our self-assessments. When I was […]
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The fibers of the fabric are spun around twisted tight tied with rubber bands that are stretched thin splashed with various dyes that are all a different color: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple […]
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“Perfectionism is self-destructive simply because there’s no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an unattainable goal.” – Brene Brown This week we have been reflecting on what we have accomplished, how we have grown, and […]
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