{"id":80,"date":"2012-06-14T09:51:11","date_gmt":"2012-06-14T14:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/cooper\/?page_id=80"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:22:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:22:48","slug":"pto","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/cooper\/families\/pto\/","title":{"rendered":"PTA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h3 data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">About the Cooper School PTA<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Cooper School PTA\u00a0is a collaborative partnership between families, teachers, and staff dedicated to enriching the educational experience of every student. We believe that a strong school community\u2014built on communication, involvement, and inclusivity\u2014creates the foundation for student success.<\/p>\n<p>Our mission is to support our school through programs and events that celebrate our diverse community, strengthen connections between home and school, and provide resources that enhance learning both inside and outside the classroom.<\/p>\n<p>Through volunteerism, fundraising, and advocacy, we aim to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Foster an engaging, welcoming environment for all families.<\/li>\n<li>Support teachers and staff through classroom initiatives and appreciation efforts.<\/li>\n<li>Provide meaningful enrichment activities that promote creativity, culture, and academic growth.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage student leadership, kindness, and community spirit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together, we\u2019re building a stronger Cooper\u2014one event, one volunteer, and one student at a time.<\/p>\n<h3>Get Connected<\/h3>\n<p>Instagram:\u00a0<a title=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/mps_cooperpta\" href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/mps_cooperpta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">MPSCooperPTA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Facebook:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/g\/1GsdBiG3CV\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/g\/1GsdBiG3CV\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">James Fennimore Cooper School PTA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Email:\u00a0 <a title=\"mailto:mkecooperpta@gmail.com\" href=\"mailto:mkecooperpta@gmail.com\" data-linkindex=\"0\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">mkecooperpta@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Your participation\u2014big or small\u2014helps make a difference!<\/p>\n<p>Want to support the PTA? Donations are always appreciated year round. Visit our donation link to learn more.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"https:\/\/www.givebacks.com\/causes\/mkecooperpta%20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.givebacks.com\/causes\/mkecooperpta%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">https:\/\/www.givebacks.com\/causes\/mkecooperpta<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Cooper School PTA Meets on the First Tuesday of Every Month in Room 24. All parents, teachers, and staff are invited to join us at our monthly PTA meetings. *NEW* due to popular demand, meetings will also be broadcast via GOOGLE MEET. Sign up for our newsletter to get our meeting links. The intent of these meetings is to make sure parents know what the PTA is doing to help our school. If you would like to help make decisions about budgets and events, please speak to us about joining a committee.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<\/div>\n<div>WHY COME TO A PTA MEETING? -&gt; Connect with other parents, teachers, and the principal &amp; staff -&gt; Be the first to hear about important news and upcoming events at school -&gt; Opportunity to provide input on the activities and programs the PTA supports -&gt; Work together to come up with solutions for school improvement -&gt; Learn how the students and teachers of Cooper benefit from the work of the PTA -&gt; Volunteer your time, at school or at home, to make a difference in our school community -&gt; Students benefit when families, communities, and school staff are partners<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the Cooper School PTA &nbsp; The\u00a0Cooper School PTA\u00a0is a collaborative partnership between families, teachers, and staff dedicated to enriching the educational experience of every student. 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