Events & Annoucements for the week of Nov. 17

Posted Date: 11/17/24 (2:14 PM)

E.A. Cox Middle School

November 2024

Hello Cougar Families

Let's Glow Pep Rally for Coming Home week was a blast! We're happy to have these types of events back at our school! Please continue to encourage students to meet the academic and behavior expectations throughout the building so we can have more fun & exciting events!

Congratulations Mrs. Jones for being our Teacher of the Year! We appreciate and thank Mrs. Jones for being a beatiful example not only as a teacher but as a human being. We're thankful to have her at CMS.

As the weather gets colder, please remember that blankets are not allowed in the classroom - blankets will have to be stored in lockers. Hoods cannot be on their heads while students are in the building. House shoes are against school board policy and are not allowed for safety reasons. Additionally, cell phones, per school board policy are to be stored in lockers. We follow & enforce all school board policies.

This is the last week before Thanksgiving Break - it's a full week for everyone. Student and teachers are off the week of Thanksgiving and offices will be closed Wed-Fri. We hope everyone finds the time to share gratitude with those you hold dear.

After School Tutoring

Tutoring is available for all students immediately after school Monday - Thursday. Parents must pick students up by 4pm. If this becomes an issue your child will be eliminated from afternoon tutoring.

Lost & Found

As temperatures fluctuate during the day - students take off their jackets, hoodies, sweatshirts, etc. and leave them in random places. As we collect these items, we broadcast them across the in-school monitors & ask students to claim the missing items in the counselor's office. If your child has misplaced something, please have them check lost & found. All remaining items will be donated before Winter Break.

Christmas Is Coming - We Need Your Help

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, lotions, shower gel, body wash
candles, grilling items, kitchen items
books, cookbooks, new coloring books, stationery
games, puzzles, stuffed animals
sports items, men's items, winter items
jewelry, purses, wallets
gift sets, hair accessories, gift cards, holiday knick knacks
nothing breakable or perishable
Also collecting gift bags, tissue paper, wrapping paper, ribbon, tape, gift boxes, tags, etc.

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 office referrals.

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.

November Breakfast Menu

November 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