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E.A. Cox Middle School
March 2025
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Spring is in the air! Hope you remembered to set your clocks forward an hour today! Don't forget to change the batteries in your smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and weather radios.
It's another busy week in store for our Cougars! Please make sure you read the entire newsletter so you don't miss out on activities.
We will start our 3rd & final round fo district benchmark testing this week. On Monday, we will test Language Arts and Wednesday we will finish up with Math. Please have your students to school on time, as testing starts first thing in the morning. Also, please encourage your students to do their best as these tests will be counted for a grade and help determine next year's classes.
We said this last week but it's worth REPEATING: 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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Inappropriate Behaviors Are Being Disciplined
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"Spring behaviors" in middle school typically refer to increased restlessness, distractions, and potential disengagement from academics. Students often begin exhibiting inappropriate behaviors like public displays of affection, horseplaying, excessive talking, losing focus and other heightened energy levels due to the warmer weather and longer days.
We ask you to speak with your student to reiterate the importance of keeping their hands to themselves. Students should not be touching another student for any reason. Guardians should not be surprised as administration continues to issue consequences that may include detentions, suspensions or alternative school.
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Come Rock Out with DJ Whodat at our dance on March 14th 3-5pm
- $5 online tickets available TODAY through Thursday
- $10 cash tickets at the door on Friday only
- Students need to be picked up by 5pm at the back of the school
- Concessions available with cash
Students must be in good standing since Feb. 27th to attend
**No ISS/OSS, detentions or tardies to class
Dance is immediately after school, students cannot leave & return. Dress code applies. Money will not be accepted in the office on behalf of students - please plan accordingly.
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Hattie Jane's Spirit Night
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Come join us at Hattie Jane's on March 11. The weather is supposed to be beautiful! Sit outside or stroll down the sidewalks of downtown Columbia with an ice cream in hand. Support the people that support our schools. 15% of all sales will come back to school. Help us fund extra activities and celebrations for our students! |
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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 online today! Hurry - books are going fast! |
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Limited number of "ad spaces" available for 8th grade students. Order online this week!
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Studies show that one in five military and veteran families experience food insecurity—rising to one in four among active duty military families.
We will be partnering up with other community resources and participating in a food drive for our Veterans.
Please start planning your donations.
We will have some friendly, but fierce, competitions between classes. 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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Battle Creek Middle School
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8th Graders zoned for Battle Creek High School will be visiting the school on Tuesday, March 18. Parents of those students: be sure to get permission slips turned in.
8th Grade night for student and guardians is Monday, March 24.
*At this time we are unaware of dates for SHHS or CHS 8th grade nights
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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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