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James F. Cooper PTA: 2013 – 2014

James F. Cooper PTA: 2013 – 2014. James F. Cooper Elementary School. Presented by: Scott Borsky, President Jayne Bloom, Vice President. October 3, 2013. Who we are. Executive Board Scott Borsky, President Jayne Bloom, Vice President Claudia Rifkin, Treasurer

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James F. Cooper PTA: 2013 – 2014

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  1. James F. Cooper PTA: 2013 – 2014 James F. Cooper Elementary School Presented by: Scott Borsky, President Jayne Bloom, Vice President October 3, 2013

  2. Who we are • Executive Board • Scott Borsky, President • Jayne Bloom, Vice President • Claudia Rifkin, Treasurer • Wendy Brittain, Recording Secretary • Sharmila Simms, Corresponding Secretary, Cooper News • Lauren Thompson, Vice President of Ways and Means, School Spiritwear, Spring Carnival • Committee Chairs • Audrey Jastrow & Denise Blumberg, Room Parent Coordinators • Diane Roberts, Yearbook • Mary Martin, Business Incentives Coordinator, Box Tops • Jennifer Sullivan, Holiday Shoppe • Juhi Singhai, Reflections Chairperson • Michele Stine, Scholastic Book Fairs • Nancy Hammill, SEPTA Representative, Peaceful Playground Coordinator James F. Cooper Elementary School

  3. Mission & Purpose of the PTA • To supportand speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children; • To assistparents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; • To encourageparent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation. • To promotethe welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship. • To raisethe standards of home life. • To secureadequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth. • To bringinto closer relation the home and school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth. • To developbetween educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education. James F. Cooper Elementary School

  4. 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 Spring Carnival, Book Fair, Silver Diner Night, 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. James F. Cooper Elementary School

  5. What we need from you! • Participation/Volunteers • Vacant Committee Chairs • Student Council • Legislation Coordinator • Grant Writing Coordinator • Community Outreach Coordinator • Co-Chairperson for Scholastic Books • Co-Chairperson for Holiday Gift Shoppe • Character Education Committee Member *Please let us know if you would be interested in any of these positions • Fill out your membership form to include your contact information and pay your dues • Sign up for the Cooper Eblast at jfcooperschoolpta@gmail.com James F. Cooper Elementary School

  6. PTA Website James F. Cooper Elementary School

  7. PTA Goals for 2012-2013 -Achieved • Peaceful Playgrounds • Nancy Hammill is the Peaceful Playground Coordinator. A committee will paint the playground and an expert will be brought in to teach us the best possible way to utilize it. • Design permanent playground activities that help make activity time more positive and productive. Help combat childhood obesity and bullying. • For our money, we received new game equipment, material to paint the playground with decorative patterns and instructions on how to implement the program. • Students have a variety of exercise opportunities and learn how to resolve conflicts peacefully. • Give students a variety of game options, which stimulate imaginations and keep them active. Children learn to follow rules and to respect one another. James F. Cooper Elementary School

  8. PTA Goals for 2012-2013 -Achieved • Laptops and Laptop Cart • The PTA purchased 10 laptops last school year and we’re committed to buying additional laptops in future school years. It is our goal to one day have a laptop in each classroom. • The PTA purchased a Laptop Cart which provides a safe and easy way to transport and store numerous laptops for a school. It can charge numerous laptops and is easy to secure with a padlock. James F. Cooper Elementary School

  9. PTA Goals for 2012-2013 -Achieved • Cameras for the Classrooms • The PTA purchased 8digital cameras for the school use. • One for each grade, LLD, PTA & office use. • Cameras can be used to take pictures in the classroom for educational use, as well as for submissions to the school yearbook. . • iPads for the Classrooms • The PTA purchased 10 iPads & Erica Price purchased the cases. James F. Cooper Elementary School

  10. PTA Goals for 2013-2014 • 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. . James F. Cooper Elementary School

  11. Upcoming Events • Fundraisers • Scholastic Book Fair: October 21st through October 25 • Silver Diner: Tuesday, October 29th, 5 pm to 8 pm • COACH Bingo: Friday, November 1st, 7 pm • California Pizza Kitchen:TBD • Spring Carnival: TBD in May • Skating Parties: February 3rd & June 2nd James F. Cooper Elementary School

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