Habit 1, Be Proactive

Habit 1 is the key to all of the other habits; that's why it comes first. Be proactive means to take responsibility for your choices and behaviors.

Are you a Leader?

Our presidential leader was sworn into office on January 21, 2013. Here is a video that represents what a leader means to the students in Mrs. Bubar's class.

 

Martin Luther King, a True Leader

Martin Luther King Day is Monday, January 21. Past or present, Martin Luther King represents freedom, peace, a dream, and love. His big words are alive for us today. As a true leader he embedded the seven habits in his journey through life. Please take some time to enjoy reading Martin's Big Words: the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Dorreen Rappaport and viewing the video below.

Parent Tip of the Week

To be proactive means to take responsibility for your choices and behaviors.

Habit 1 - Be Proactive

Discuss with your family, a reactive word or phrase that seems to come up frequently in your household. Make a family pledge to ban the reactive word and replace it with a proactive word or phrase. For example, instead of saying "I'll try," say "I'll do it."

Cooper's First Work-a-thon

On Friday, December 7, 2012, 92 students, 11 staff members, and 24 parents synergized from 4:00-8:00 p.m. utilizing Leader in Me themes to transform Cooper School’s walls throughout the building. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped! We look forward to our next work-a-thon to continue our school's transformation, which will be held on Friday, February 1, 2013. More details to come!

Working on a We Are Leaders bulletin board!

Adding a musical staff to one of the walls in the music room!

Adding a music stand to one of the walls in the music room. 

Tracing music notes on one of the walls in the music room.

Working on lighthouses for the Lighthouse Leaders bulletin board.

Creating a 7 Habits bulletin board.

Thanks to all our student volunteers!

Cooper Leaders

As we wind down and prepare for a new calendar year we wanted to share the gift of song with all of you. We want to  remind you of the wonderful gifts so many children have.  When they are allowed to lead, they do.  We hope we are able to share a smile with you.

Happy Holidays,

Cooper Staff