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COOPER CONNECTIONS Friday, December 19, 2025
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As we head into winter break, we want to wish all of our Cooper families a joyful, peaceful, and restorative holiday season. We hope this time brings moments of rest, laughter, and meaningful memories with the people you love most.
Thank you for your continued partnership, support, and trust throughout the year. It truly takes a team, and we are grateful to walk this journey with such an amazing community.
We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back in the new year, refreshed and ready for new opportunities, growth, and success. Until then, enjoy the break, stay safe, and cherish the moments together.
Happy Holidays from the Cooper Elementary family—we’ll see you in the New Year! 🎉🐯
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Cooper Elementary families, your voice matters! 💙
We are asking all parents and guardians to take a few minutes to complete the Georgia School Climate Survey.
This survey gives families the opportunity to share feedback about our school’s learning environment, relationships, safety, and overall climate. Your responses help guide decisions, celebrate what’s working, and identify areas where we can continue to grow—together.
🕒 It only takes a few minutes
📝 Your responses are anonymous
📊 Your feedback directly supports school improvement
👉 Please click here to complete the survey
Thank you for partnering with us and for helping make Cooper Elementary the best place for our students to learn, grow, and thrive. When families and schools work together, our students win! 💪🐯
#CooperStrong #TigerPride #YourVoiceMatters
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Here are family-friendly activities perfect for a Georgia winter—easy to enjoy, low-cost, and memory-making for all ages.
🌳 Get Outside & Explore Georgia
- Visit a Georgia State Park – Enjoy hiking, picnics, or nature scavenger hunts (many parks are beautiful year-round).
- Stone Mountain Park – Walk the trails, enjoy the open space, and snap family photos.
- Callaway Gardens – Fantasy in Lights – A magical evening experience for families.
- Atlanta Botanical Garden (Winter Displays) – A calm, beautiful way to explore nature together.
- Neighborhood Nature Walk – Collect leaves, rocks, or pinecones and talk about what you notice.
🏡 Cozy At-Home Family Fun
- Family Movie Night – Let kids take turns choosing the movie and snacks.
- Cook or Bake Together – Try a new recipe or make a favorite holiday treat.
- Game Night – Board games, cards, or puzzles encourage teamwork and laughter.
- Winter Crafts – Create cards, ornaments, or family vision boards for the new year.
📚 Learn, Read & Reflect
- Family Reading Time – Read together or start a mini family book club.
- Library Visits – Many Georgia libraries offer free winter activities and storytimes.
- Gratitude or Reflection Journals – Share what you’re thankful for and hopes for the new year.
- Write Letters – Encourage children to write letters to relatives, teachers, or friends.
🤝 Give Back as a Family
- Random Acts of Kindness Challenge – Hold doors, leave kind notes, or help a neighbor.
- Donate Toys or Clothes – Let children help choose items to give.
- Thank-You Cards – Write notes for community helpers or school staff.
🎉 Just for Fun
- Family Dance Party – Create a playlist and move together.
- Indoor Obstacle Course – Use pillows, tape, and imagination.
- Memory Jar – Write favorite moments from the year and read them on New Year’s Eve.
Winter break is a time to slow down, reconnect, and create special memories. We hope your family enjoys time together filled with rest, laughter, and joy.
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We are excited to share a new initiative at Cooper — the Tiger’s Den Food Closet, created to support our families who may benefit from a little extra help with food for the weekend.
If your family could use this support, please complete the confidential Google Form below. Food items will be placed discreetly in children’s backpacks each Friday to assist with weekend food needs. Your privacy is important, and all information will remain confidential.
We are also collecting donations to help fill our Tiger’s Den. If you feel led to contribute, we welcome non-perishable food items to support our Cooper community.
At Cooper, we believe in caring for one another — Tigers take care of Tigers. 🧡🤍
Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support as we launch this meaningful effort.
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STREETWISE GEORGIA
- This organization offers the necessary physical, emotional, mental and spiritual tools to help people stabilize their lives, improve their environment, and move out of a state of dependency into a state of well-being and self-sufficiency.
FINDHELPGA.ORG
- Whether it’s financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, childcare, job training, and other free or reduced-cost services specific to your area, essential resources can be found here
FOODFINDER.US
- FoodFinder’s website and app act as food pantry locators that show you when and where to get free food assistance in your area. The interactive map shows food pantries nearby – every red pin you see is a food assistance program nearby.
HOPEMAPGEORGIA.ORG
- Managed by the GaDOE, This is a map of family support resources with an interactive map that allows you to see what is available, what they provide, hours of operation, and for stores if they accept WIC.
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We value your voice! Your feedback helps us celebrate what’s going well and find ways to make Cooper Elementary even better.
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts—your input makes a difference for our students, staff, and families. 💛
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January 5: School Resumes
January 8: Tiger of the Month Celebration
January 9: All Pro Dads
January 12: iReady Testing Window Opens
January 15: PTO General Meeting
January 15: PTO Bingo
January 19: MLK Day - District Wide Holiday
January 22: Skate Night @ Sparkles
January 23: iReady Testing Window Closes
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Cooper Elementary Start Time - 8:20
Cooper Elementary End Time - 3:20
Phone - 770-554-7050
Website - https://cooperes.gcpsk12.org/
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