 Star Achievers Academy YMCA Star Achievers Academy YMCA is a unique community partnership working exclusively to benefit Cooper Elementary Magnet School for Technology. The nonprofit organization has a long and successful relationship with Hampton City Schools in helping children to be successful. The partnership is a consortium of private businesses, community organizations, government, individuals, volunteers and parents all working together to open doors of opportunity for students attending the school. Star Achievers Academy funds many of the special features of the school through community contributions and grants.
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Cooper in the News On March 6th Cooper Elementary celebrated "Read Across America" and Pajama Day. Visitors from Ft. Monroe visited Cooper School and read their favorite Dr. Seuss book to our students. Thank you to all the readers who shared their love of reading with our students. We had a great time!! Special thanks to the Cat in the Hat and Thing1 and Thing2.
Cooper Elementary School
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 Star Report
Volunteering comes in many shapes and forms. Whether helping provide and deliver holiday baskets during the holiday season, coordinating resources for clean communities, or mentoring young men; Richard Love has worked to make a meaningful difference by freely contributing his time. Richard was recently recognized as the Star Achievers Academy YMCA "Volunteer of the Year". In his service to Star Achievers' as a board member, Richard has embodied a spirit of dedication and commitment. This past year, he served in a leadership capacity as the board's vice chairperson where he provided motivation and support to the program. Additionally, he served as the event chairperson for the board's signature fundraising event, Breakfast with the Stars. He presently serves as the Star Achievers chairman.
When asked about his service to Star Achievers Richard stated,
"We are a working board. To be apart of a partnership that builds bridges with members of the community at Cooper Elementary Magnet School for Technology, is a phenomenal feeling!"
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 Leadership
We are half way through the school year and with the committed leadership of Chevese Thomas as principal of Cooper and Tina Banks-Gray as Executive Director of Star Achievers everyday continue to propel Cooper towards excellence. The intent of the the magnet school concept is mastery learning, and positive conduct and interactions with others and with a little over eight months Ms. Thomas and ms. Banks have provided leadership to ensure the success of our Cooper kids in each of the magnet areas. Thank you to Principal Chevese Thomas and Executive Director Tina Banks-Gray. |
MARCH 2009
