1. 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

2. 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.
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3. 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.
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4. 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 loop and read the online updates at to see what is happening. Join the FB page.
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5. 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
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6. 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.
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7. James F. Cooper Elementary School
PTA Goals for
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 us. .
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8. 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.
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