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E.A. Cox Middle School
February 2025
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It's Sunday, February 16th. There is no school tomorrow in honor of President's Day. Students will return on Tuesday. School opens at 7am and classes start at 7:45am.
We hope everyone is feeling better after the extended time away from school. If your student is still sick, please refer to the information below to help you decide when it's appropriate to send a student to school.
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Please help us prevent spreading germs. We ask that you not send your student to school with a fever, vomiting or diarrhea. Students should be symptom free for 24 hours without the use of medicines before returning to school. We also encourage frequent hand washing or use of hand sanitizer, along with sneezing or coughing into your elbow. If your student is absent due to illness, please send excuses to our attendance clerk at mshamburg@mauryk12.org. Guardians are allowed to send up to 5 parent notes this semester and of course if your student goes to the doctor, please have your student return with a doctor's note. We appreciate your efforts as we all try to keep our students and staff healthy! |
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Valentine's Day Dance -RESCHEDULED
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CMS Cheer team invites all students to join us on Feb. 28th from 3-5pm for a DJ dance party. Tickets already purchased are still valid.
- On-line tickets will be available the week of the dance. We will post the link when tickets are on sale.
- Concessions will be available.
- No money will be accepted in the office on behalf of a student
- Students need to be picked up at 5pm sharp at the back of the school.
- Dress code applies
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No Perfumes, Body Sprays or Aerosolized Scents
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Students are not to bring bottles of aerosolized scents to school. The ban includes all perfumes, body sprays, spray deodorant, air fresheners, etc. These items can cause allergic reactions for both staff/students and are not allowed at school. |
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Come talk to Coach Lexi on March 3rd, 5-6pm in the library. Students who will be in grades 6-8 for the 25/26 school year. |
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Sports Pictures - Feb. 28
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Track, Softball, Baseball & Boys Soccer will have team photos along with individual photos taken on Feb. 28th. Please make sure your athlete brings their clean uniform to school. |
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- Hoods cannot be worn in the building
- Students must keep their hands to themselves
- No running in the halls
- Gum is not allowed
- Dress code shirts must be worn under all jackets & hoodies
- Yoga pants are not dress code appropriate
- Midriffs cannot be exposed
- Cell phones must be stored in lockers
- No perfumes, body spray, aerosolized bottles at school
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School Resource Officer Appreciation Day - Feb 15
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Thank you both for your commitment to safety, trust, and community. We appreciate your daily presence on our campus. |
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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.
Tutoring has resumed for 2025
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Order your yearbook today. Price will increase after March 1, 2025 |
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Limited number of "ad spaces" available for 8th grade students. |
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Rising 8th Graders Going To High School
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We encourage our rising 8th graders and guardians to start following the social media of their intended High School. High Schools are beginning to gather interest for the 25/26 school year. While we try to pass along information, we don't always know what appeals to every student. We encourage you to start communicating with the high schools regarding your areas of interest. |
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We take your students attendance seriously. Your student cannot learn & grow academically if they are not at school. We realize occasional absences are inevitable, so as we start the second semester, a few attendance reminders:
- All excuse notes must be submitted within 5 days of original absence
- Notes can be hand delivered to the office or emailed to mshamburg@mauryk12.org
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5 parent notes allowed per semester, not applicable if a truancy referral is in place
- Every 4 tardies to school, 4 early sign outs or combination is considered 1 unexcused absence
- Early sign outs before 11:15am is a full day absence
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5 unexcused absences results in a letter & school truancy meeting
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10 unexcused absences results in a letter
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12 unexcused absences a truancy referral is made and court proceedings can occur
More attendance information can be found on our website or MCPS board policy 6.200
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Tom J Hitch will be closed starting Jan. 13 from Iron Bridge Rd to Bear Creek Pike. Traffic will be re-routed to Hwy 31. Please adjust your travel times to ensure timely arrivals at both EA Cox & Randolph Howell. Road closure is expected to last several weeks while actual construction is expected to last to summer. We are not anticipating any changes to the bus schedules but should any arise, changes will be communicated through MCPS transportation department.
Students arriving at school after 7:45am are considered tardy. 4 unexcused tardies to school equals 1 unexcused absence per MCPS board policy 6.200
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Fun Fridays Are Back for 2025
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Students earn the opportunity to have a bit of fun every Friday and visit the concession stand by meeting the following expectations:
- Must have ID badge
- No missing assignments
- No tardies to class
- No ISS, OSS or detention
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- 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
- Cell phones are to be stored in lockers. Students should not have personal devices during school hours. Confiscated phones must be picked up by a guardian
- We enforce MCPS dress code. Students must be covered from shoulders to 3" above the knee. Ripped clothing above the knee must be covered with underlying fabric. 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
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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. |
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Before & After School Clubs
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If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:
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