CUB REPORTER
August 24, 2004
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¡§Building the Future Together¡¨

Greetings Parents and Families,

Welcome to Cobb Middle School!  I hope your first week at school was
productive and positive.  The teachers, staff and administration are
excited to have all of you here and we hope you are off to a wonderful
start.  Many of you know about our growing pains at the beginning of the
year.  While we welcome are new students (last year we had 730 students and
this year we have 980 students) it will take a little while until we get
all of our teachers hired and the class sizes leveled by not  having so
many students in some of the classes.  Please be patient with us and know
that we are working as hard and as fast as we can to make sure every
student¡¦s schedule in correct.  We appreciate your patience and
understanding.  Thanks!!

I wanted to get this first Cub Reporter to you to remind you of a couple of
exciting events that are will take place right away.  Our first PTO meeting
is Tuesday evening, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center.  Please
attend if you can.  We would love to have your participation.

We had our first assembly for each grade level on Friday.  Parents, it is
imperative that you help us monitor the way our children dress.  The dress
code was on the back to school letter but it is also in the agenda book.
99% of the students are doing a great job¡Kbut we will start sending kids
home this week or calling you to bring in some appropriate attire.  We
would appreciate your support.  And, we do realize that sometimes kids
change their clothes when they get to school¡K.oh the life of a teen.

Another very important item is we are starting our fall fundraiser with the
Kathryn Beich sales.  Please support the PTO in our efforts to raise money
for the school.  Those extra dollars bring in resources that our important
to our children.  Special congratulations to the students who were selected
to go into the money machine during the assemblies!!

PICTURE DAY- Tuesday, August 31st.  We are taking pictures a little earlier
this year and wanted you to be aware.

Parents, thanks for dropping your children off quickly and safely at Parent
Pick-Up.   Traffic seems to be moving much better in the mornings.   After
the first day of school, everybody has got the hang of making a quick
stop.  Thanks!!  Sometimes this tight space is a nightmare but you have
turned it into a productive and quick turnaround.  Good Job!!

Parents, if your child has some health issues that the school or teachers
need to be aware of, please contact our school nurse, Mrs. Godbee, and
complete the Health History form.  Thanks!  It is very important that phone
numbers and health information is correct!!

Thanks for your support!!

Lynda Roser
Principal

The Next Cub Reporter will go home September 7, 2004

Calendar of Events:
Aug. 24 PTO Meeting 7:00 P.M.  Sept. 6 Labor Day Holiday
        31 Picture Day            9 Open House
             14 Progress Reports

PTO News

On behalf of the PTO Board, I want to welcome our parents to another great
year at Cobb Middle School.  Please join us for our 1st PTO meeting on
Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 pm in the Media Center.

¡§Children, like fingerprints, are uniquely different. Each child will
develop his or her own individual character and style.  We as parents need
to support Cobb teachers, administration and staff in helping our children
achieve a high level of education and develop good character.  As a PTO
parent, you can become an active part in helping our children realize their
potential by becoming involved with their school.

Here¡¦s how we can use your help:

ĉ Register on the Cobb website (www.cobb.leon.k12.fl.us) List Serve
to receive email bulletins
ĉ Attend PTO meetings
ƒâ Donate to the PTO ¡V we have no dues!
ĉ Sign up to volunteer at events
ĉ Always ask teachers how you can help
ĉ Join your business in the Partners in Excellence program
ĉ Cook for a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
ĉ Attend and cheer on a sports team
ĉ Cook hot dogs at the Open House
ĉ Sell cookie dough and gift wrap
ĉ Buy Cobb logo shirts and shorts from Spirit Sales
ĉ Join us on a landscaping/clean up day
ƒâ Sign up to use your Albertson¡¦s and Winn-Dixie partner cards
ĉ Order a Directory
ĉ Volunteer to answer phones or help in the front office
ĉ Attend band and chorus concerts
ĉ Send in your Campbell soup labels and General Mills Box Tops
ĉ Join the School Advisory Board (SAC)
ĉ Help with the Cobb 50th Anniversary Celebration
ĉ Just ask to help!!!!



The children¡¦s education is the heart of everything we do.  It¡¦s through
supporting Cobb by giving volunteer time and raising monies through
fundraiser events that we can continue to help keep Cobb strong another 50
years.

Looking forward to working with you!

Laura Rogers, PTO President