Opportunities

At Cooper, students and families have many opportunities to be involved and learn outside of the school day. We offer a variety of evening activities for families, as well as after-school programs and clubs for students. Follow us on Facebook and check our calendar to stay up-to-date on our upcoming activities and their schedules!

Student Council

The Student Council is composed of 4th- and 5th-grade students, whose primary role is to organize, plan, and coordinate school fundraising events, school functions, and special school activities. Students in 4th grade are able to serve as class representatives. Students in 5th grade have the opportunity to serve as class representatives or run for positions such as president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and media specialist. Meetings are held twice a month during the students' lunchtime.

Great Start Conferences

This event is held at the end of August to welcome new families to school and welcome back those who are returning. It is a good way to touch base with teachers and staff and to bring in school supplies to "lighten the backpack" for the first day of school. Busing information is also available.

Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club is a community partnership that meets the needs of families by providing a safe and affordable place for students before and after school. At Cooper Elementary, before- and after-school childcare is provided by the Boys & Girls Club of Sheboygan County. Registration is open throughout the school year and can be done online here or by contacting the Boys and Girls Club at 920-803-7831.

Coding Club

Students in 4th and 5th grades can sign up to join Coding Club. It meets for 6 weeks after school on Mondays in the fall.

Fifth-Grade Instrumental Music

Students participating in an instrumental music program develop self-discipline through regular practice, teamwork, and leadership skills while playing with peers, and self-confidence when playing for friends and family.

Band

Beginning band is open to all 5th-grade students. We offer instruction on flute, oboe, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and combined percussion. Students receive one twenty-minute lesson and one thirty-minute full rehearsal per week. Students participating in an instrumental music program develop self-discipline through regular practice, teamwork, and leadership skills while playing with peers, and self-confidence when playing for friends and family.

Orchestra

The strings program is open to all 5th-grade students. Students who participate in the strings program attend a weekly, small-group lesson that is scheduled before school or during the school day. Instruments available for study are the violin, viola, cello, and string bass.

Special Events

Check out all of the special events and activities at Cooper Elementary School!

Fifth-Grade Sports Day

At this event, each student will be entered in one running event and one field event. All the events will take place before lunch. An obstacle course is scheduled to follow lunch. The boys' and girls' events will be held separately, with the boys competing in the running events first and the girls competing in the field events first. Each student will choose his/her running and field event for the day from the list below. Students have been introduced to various running and field events during physical education class, so hopefully, each student will find an event in which they enjoy and can excel. Ribbons will be awarded to the top ten finishers in each event, and every participant will receive a certificate of participation.

This day is meant to be one of fun, excitement, and good sportsmanship! The events are run by current and former Sheboygan Area School District employees, as well as students from North and South High Schools. Remember that a true sportsman will always congratulate their competitor, whether they win or lose. We hope to see a lot of handshaking and high-fives, not only among friends and classmates, but also opponents.

Bedtime Books

Fifth-Grade Recognition

Jump Rope for Heart

Jump Rope For Heart is a national education and fundraising event sponsored by the American Heart Association and the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE). This event engages elementary students with jumping rope while empowering them to improve their own health and help other kids with heart-health issues. It is typically held during the month of February, and the children learn and practice their jump roping skills during physical education class to help improve their strength, gain confidence, build stamina, and extend their physical abilities in other activities.