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.
Star Achievers Academy YMCA
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Cooper in the News
On the sixth of March Cooper Elementary students celebrated Dr. Suess birthday, "Read Across America" and Pajama Day. Volunteers from Fort Monroe and other community partners 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. Thanks for the special appearance by the Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 and Thing 2. We had a great time!!
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. 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. 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 halfway through the school year and with the leadership of Chevese Thomas as principal of Cooper Elementary Magnet School for Technology and Tina Banks-Gray as Executive Director of Star Achievers Academy YMCA their committed effort everyday continues to propel Cooper towards excellence. The intent of the Magnet school concept is mastery in learning, positive conduct and interactions with others. With a little over eight months in leadership Ms. Thomas and Ms. Banks-Gray have provided vision and drive in establishing staff and curriculum development, community partnership, parent involvement, community volunteer opportunities and many other resources to ensure the success of our Cooper kids in each of the magnet areas. Thank you to Principal Thomas and Executive Director Banks-Gray for leading the way.
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APRIL 2009
