Week of March 2

Posted Date: 3/02/25 (7:00 PM)

E.A. Cox Middle School

February 2025

Hello Cougar Families

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.

A flyer for a cheerleader parent meeting at E. A. Cox Middle School, with photos of cheerleaders holding pom-poms.

Cheerleader Interest

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.

ShamROCK dance

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.

A green watercolor rainbow with shamrocks and hearts, announcing a dance on March 14th from 3-5 PM.

A poster for a 'Fairy Tale Talent Network' event, featuring a blue castle against a starry night sky.

Drama Club Presents

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.

End of 3rd Nine Weeks

Report cards will be sent home with your child on Friday, March 14th

A black and white yearbook cover with the title '2025 Yearbook' and the school name 'E A Cox Middle School'. The cover also includes the price of $35 and the last day to order, 3/24/25.

Yearbook Order

Order your yearbook today. Price will increase after March 1, 2025

8th Grade Yearbook Ads

Limited number of "ad spaces" available for 8th grade students.

Order Yearbook Here

Upcoming Food Drive

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.

A flyer for a Veterans Food Drive at E. A. Cox Middle School, with a list of items needed.

Colorful wooden blocks spell out 'FUN' with the word 'Friday' written in yellow below.

Fun Fridays Are Back for 2025

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

No Perfumes, Body Sprays or Aerosolized Scents

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.

A red circle with a diagonal line through it, depicting a spray bottle with a mist coming out.

A blue megaphone with yellow lightning bolts, announcing important messages from Dr. Potts.

Quick Reminders

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

School Website

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.

Tutoring has resumed for 2025

Rising 8th Graders Going To High School

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.

CHHS Facebook Page

BCHS Facebook Page

SHHS Facebook Page

Attendance Reminders

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
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
5 unexcused absences results in a letter & school truancy meeting
10 unexcused absences results in a letter
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

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.

Breakfast Menu

Lunch Menu

Before & After School Clubs

Cougar Sports Schedules

A schedule for Lady Cougars Softball, E.A. Cox Soccer, and E.A. Cox Middle School Baseball games.

A green background with the words 'Spring Break' in white text, surrounded by flowers and bees. The dates 'March 31 - April 4' are written in yellow text below.

A colorful announcement for TCAP testing, with dates April 14-25, 2025, and a countdown of 26 school days left.

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