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E.A. Cox Middle School
February 2025
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Well, that wraps up the month of February! Next Friday is the end of the 3rd nine weeks. Please check with your student and Parentvue to make sure your child has all of their assignments completed and turned in for credit. We've worked diligently with our students this year to improve academic abilities and we hate for their hard work not to be recognized for missing assignments. If you need to contact your student's teacher you can email or use Parent Square to communicate directly.
Please don't forget that we also offer after school tutoring Monday - Thursday. You do not have to sign up, your student just stays after for extra help. Students must be picked up at 4pm.
The 4th and final nine weeks are going to be fast and furious. We encourage you to follow CMS & MCPS on social media and make sure to check parent square messages. There will be lots of information given about end of the year activities and ceremonies, out of zone applications, registration requirements for next school, required immunizations for upcoming 7th graders, transition information for rising 5th/9th graders, summer school/camp, TN State testing schedules, sports interest meetings for next school year and lots more.
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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 are invited to attend for more information. |
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We've rescheduled our dance to March 14, 3-5pm. Tickets will be available online and at the door the week of the dance. To attend students must be in good standing - no tardies to class, no ISS/OSS and no detentions starting Feb. 27 through the day of the dance. |
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Drama Club has been hard at work rehearsing for their spring production of Fairy Tale Talent Network. Mark your calendars to join us March, 13 at 6pm for a special presentation. |
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Report cards will be sent home with your child on Friday, March 14th |
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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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We will be partnering up with community resources and participating in a food drive for our Veterans. Please start planning your donations. The homeroom with the most items donated wins a pizza party. |
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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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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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- Hoods & blankets 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
- Students cannot be dropped off before 7AM
- No early sign outs after 2:15pm
- Government issued ID required to enter the building
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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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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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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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