Chippewa Organization of Parents and Educators (C.O.P.E)
The Chippewa Organization of Parents and Educators is an independent organization formed to foster and support a close relationship between home and school.
Thanks to members of the Chippewa Middle School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), the March 14, 2010 Bowling Bash at Des Plaines River Rand Bowl proved to be a successful event, having raised $3,000. Many parents, teachers, staff, students, businesses and friends attended and/or supported the event that will benefit Chippewa students! A Silent Auction highlighted the day. Auction contributors included the following: the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Blackhawks, Giacomo’s Restaurant, Oliveti’s Restaurant, YMCA of Des Plaines, Hair by Teresa, Amy’s Nails, the Brueck Family, the Bennett/Nunez Family, the Grooms Family, the Eby Family, the Prim Family, the Sanks Family, the Fowler Family, the Degnan Family, the Jackson Family, the Martin-Ranft Family, Mrs. Carman, Senora Houlihan, Susan Moniz, Jamee Atwood, the Chippewa Office, Chippewa’s Super 8s Team, Team Integrity, the Explorers Team, Chippewa’s Teamwork, the Encore Team, the Navigators, and Chippewa’s Team Liberty.
Members of the Bowling Bash Committee - Nancy Degnan, Sally Martin-Ranft, Lupe Brueck, Claire Sanks, Linda Bennett, Charlotte Jackson, Becky Fowler, Lori Prim, and Barb Grooms photographed at the Bowling Bash.
"When parents are involved in their children's education at home, they do better in school. And when parents are involved in school, children go farther in school — and the schools they go to are better. Positive results of parental involvement include improved student achievement, reduced absenteeism, improved behavior, and restored confidence among parents in their children's schooling." http://www.nea.org/parents/index.html
All meetings take place in the teacher's lounge at 7pm. All parents/guardians welcome. COPE supports the following:
PBIS rewards
Field trips
Student recognition
Book fairs
Recess equipment
Student directory
Student directory cover contest
School beautification
Cultural arts assemblies
8th grade dance
Teacher appreciation
Spirit wear
Annual School gift(s)
Volunteering There are several committees needed all year for the Chippewa Organization of Parents and Educators. Volunteers are always encouraged to participate. If you would like to receive periodic e-mails from C.O.P.E. (meeting notices, meeting minutes, and notices seeking volunteers), please send your e-mail address to copestuff@yahoo.com. Feel free to contact any member of our executive board with questions.
COPE inquiries by phone: (847) 803-6784, Char Jackson
School Office Hours: (847) 824-1503, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
HOPE TO SEE YOU AT C.O.P.E.
Chippewa Middle School Parent Teacher Organization, better known as COPE, provides support to students and faculty and sponsored activities throughout the year.
