October 27 Newsletter

Posted Date: 10/27/24 (01:49 PM)

E.A. Cox Middle School

October 2024

Hello Cougar Families

Can you believe we're almost done with October? Fall is finally in the air. Almost overnight, the leaves have changed color - it's great time of year!

Our basketball season started on Thursday - be sure to check the schedule at the bottom of this newsletter.

We had a Halloween Dance Party Friday after school and let's just say, the kids had the best time! Halloween is on Thursday and our drama club is sponsoring dress up day! Students that pay $1 can wear their costume to school - no masks & no props! MCPS dress code still applies to costumes.

Earlier this week, we had the ribbon cutting for our Lawrence Horner Library. After months of hard work, we finally have a newly renovated library that is absolutely beautiful. We're excited to share the old-fashioned library experience in a modern world with our students. We can't wait to get books in the hands of our students. Be on the lookout for information regarding our upcoming Battle of Books competition.

Before & After School Tutoring

STARTS MONDAY 3pm. Parents must pick students up by 4pm. If this becomes an issue your child will be eliminated from afternoon tutoring.

We are pleased to offer both before & after school tutoring for all students grades 5-8 in all subjects. If you are interested in your student receiving additional academic support through in person tutoring, please sign up at the link listed below

Tutoring Sign Up

Christmas Treasures Store

We are collecting donations of new & re-gifting quality items for our Christmas Store. If you have any donations, please drop off at our school before Dec. 3rd. Preferred items include:

toys
crafts
books
games
trinkets
jewelry
gift sets
nothing breakable or perishable

Important Reminders

Students cannot be dropped off before 7am
Students arriving after 7:45am are considered tardy
No early sign outs after 2:15pm
Students not staying for authorized after school activities must be picked up by 3pm
Government issued ID is required to enter our building
We enforce MCPS dress code. Students must be covered from shoulders to 3" above the knee. Leggings & yoga pants are not allowed unless worn with a tunic type top. House shoes, hats and hoodies are not to be worn in the building. Full dress code can be found on our website

School Website

Fun Fridays Are Back

We're bringing back Fun Fridays! Each week students can earn the opportunity for free time and $1 concessions by meeting schoolwide expectations. From Thursday to Thursday, students should have all their work completed, arrive to class on time for every period and not have any suspensions.

Student Meals

All students eat breakfast and lunch for free. You may add money to your student's account at www.schoolcafe.com OR have your student bring money to the cafeteria to fund their account for extra treats. Please click the link below to view the menus.

October Breakfast Menu

October Lunch Menu

Before & After School Clubs

Cougar Sports Schedules

Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

931-840-3902
cpotts@mauryk12.org
www.cms.mauryk12.org