Welcome Cobb Cubs!

As the beginning of the new year approaches, I wanted to share several important dates and documents with you.

Friday, August 6th - 10:30 - 12:30 - Orientation
During this time, you can walk your schedule, update your contact information in FOCUS, gather information on transportation, and meet the faculty and administration. There is no set program during this time - you are welcome to stop in at any point during the orientation. Please plan on spending 30 - 45 minutes to fully gather all information.

Wednesday, August 11th - First Day of School
Supervision is provided from 8:45am until 4:20pm. If your student needs care before or after that time, we offer a fee-based EDEP program. Those forms are attached and you may email Wendi Davis<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with any questions about the program.

Summer Reading  is not required but is encouraged at Cobb. We posted the Sunshine State Young Reader list from the Florida Department of Education. Students are encouraged to read as many books from this list as possible. Those that have read at least one by the end of the first week of school will be able to receive their first reward during their English/Language Arts class. Rewards throughout the year are provided by Jacki  West, our media specialist. I have attached those books again to this e-mail.

School Supplies are minimal, as the students will be turning in many things digitally through our 1:1 Chromebook program. Students are required to carry these devices in a bookbag or large purse - they may not carry them from class to class in their hands. I have attached the school supply list - please not our policy about wired headphones.

School Policies are also attached. There are a few I want to highlight:

  *   Cell phones are not allowed to be seen or heard during school hours. They must be in a student's bookbag - not in a pocket or easily accessible. In addition, we do not allow wireless headphones - as these often are attached to phones and provide a distraction during the day. Students must use wired headphones with their Chromebooks.
  *   We do not accept outside deliveries for students. If a student forgets a needed item for school, they will be called up in between class to retrieve the item - not during class time. This includes if you are dropping off a forgotten lunchbox. Please remember that all students receive free lunch at Cobb.

Keeping up with important information can happen in several ways:

  *   Cobb utilizes ListServ, which can be signed up for here<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2flistserv12.leon.k12.fl.us%2fscripts%2fwa.exe%3fA0%3dCMS-PARENTS&c=E,1,Ub0oCAYMc4r_28TXWZ-sBIZzFXP82YDIIfSjLfRp1s076Dx0Yrf8MXAjKb1Gbv6dtN2hu0PjpDZQyxSaZT34hswL3aYVR__d1RN_wKALYfPLz3k-MQ,,&typo=1>, to send out information that is for all parties.
  *   FOCUS e-mails are used to send student-specific information. Please make sure you keep your e-mail and contact information up-to-date. You can do this through the Parent Portal or by contacting Ms. Register<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, our school registrar.
  *   Social media - follow us on Instagram and Facebook for up-to-date announcements.
  *   Cobb's website will have the most recent forms and calendar information.


If you have any other questions, please let us know. We are super excited to serve your family in the upcoming school year.

Sarah
Sarah Hembree
Principal
Cobb Middle School
915 Hillcrest Street
Tallahassee, FL 32308
850.488.3364

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