Presented by: Wendy Brittain, President Jayne Bloom, Vice President James F. Cooper PTA: 2015 – 2016 Presented by: Wendy Brittain, President Jayne Bloom, Vice President September 30, 2015

E-Board and Committees Executive Board Wendy Brittain, President Jayne Bloom, Vice President Pete Aezen, Treasurer Charlene Hart, Recording Secretary Sharmila Simms, Corresponding Secretary (E-blast) Robert Weaver, VP of Ways and Means Committee Chairs Lauren Thompson, School Spiritwear, COACH Bingo Kriss Giles, Room Parent Coordinator Diane Roberts, Yearbook Jennifer Sullivan, Holiday Gift Shop Michele Stine, Scholastic Book Fairs, Picture Day Rosena Mon, Box Tops Alexis Convissar, Peaceful Playground PTA E-board and Committee Chair contact information can be found on the PTA website. James F. Cooper Elementary School

James F. Cooper Elementary School Thank you To all of our teachers, educational assistants and other staff for staying positive and working for the good of our children during prolonged contract negotiations. To all of the parent volunteers and families that come out and support our events and work for the betterment of our school. James F. Cooper Elementary School

James F. Cooper Elementary School How Can You Help? Join the PTA and attend our meetings! Volunteer your time to assist in organizing and running these events. Participate in fundraising programs such as Carnival, Book Fair, Restaurant Nights, COACH Bingo, etc. Sign-up for the PTA e-mail loop and read the online updates at http://cooper.cherryhill.k12.nj.us/ to see what is happening. Join the FB page. James F. Cooper Elementary School

James F. Cooper Elementary School What we need from you! Participation/Volunteers Vacant Committee Chairs Grant Writing Coordinator Book Fair Coordinator Picture Day Coordinator Science Fair Coordinator Yearbook Coordinator Carnival Baskets *Please let us know if you would be interested in any of these positions for next year and you could shadow this year’s coordinator to learn. Fill out your membership form to include your contact information and dues payment. Send in sealed envelope or staple together. Volunteer or simply come out to the events Sign up for the Cooper Eblast at jfcooperschoolpta@gmail.com James F. Cooper Elementary School

James F. Cooper Elementary School PTA Website The PTA Website link is at the top of the JF Cooper School website. Check out upcoming PTA events on the Calendar of Events page and News page. James F. Cooper Elementary School

James F. Cooper Elementary School PTA Goals for 2015-2016 Technology for the Classrooms The PTA would like to purchase additional technology, (e.g. iPads, laptops or SMART Boards) for the teachers use, as well as iTunes cards to purchase additional applications for the iPads. Survey We’d like to hear from the parents on what they’d like for Cooper School and it’s students. Bring your ideas to the next PTA meeting or email us. . James F. Cooper Elementary School

James F. Cooper Elementary School Upcoming Events Fundraisers Scholastic Book Fairs: First one starts October 19th. Ice Cream Social: Scheduled for October 21st with performance by Mimes. Free ice cream. Silver Diner: October 27th COACH Bingo: November 10th. Spring Fundraiser: Carnival scheduled for May 14th. Movie Nights: There will be several movie nights during the school year. Skating Party: New this year - ISC Skate and Fun Zone night. James F. Cooper Elementary School