Coyote Nation News
James Coble Middle School
Issue 9: April 2025
Campus News
Upcoming Dates
Credit Recovery
April 7th, 9th, 4th, 16th,21st, 23rd, & 28th
STAAR Testing
April 15th, 22nd, 23rd, & 29th
ZAP-( Zeros are not Permitted) Sessions
April 18th
Sneaker Ball
April 25th
Caught Being Awesome-Staff Shout out
Give our teachers and staff a shout out! Think about anyone who supported your student, who gave them an encouraging word, was kind, stepped up, or was caught living out our mission in general. Tell us about it here!
STAAR Testing Information
Tuesday, APRIL 15th -7TH AND 8TH GRADE READING/WRITING
Tuesday, APRIL 22nd- 8TH GRADE SCIENCE
Wednesday, APRIL 23rd- 8TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES
Tuesday, APRIL 29th- 7TH AND 8TH GRADE MATH/ALGEBRA
Reminders:
- Make sure your student brings their charged District Issued Chromebook for the upcoming STAAR exams.
- Encourage your students to get plenty of rest and eat breakfast so they can do their best.
- No blankets, pillows or stuffed animals are to brought to school at anytime and even on testing days. Testing rooms can get cold, so dress in layers.
- No visitors are allowed on campus on testing dates.
Volunteers Needed!
We are excited to announce our annual Sneaker Ball on Thursday, April 25th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM! This is a fun-filled evening for our students to enjoy music, dancing, and good company, all while sporting their favorite sneakers.
To make this event a success, we need your help! We are seeking volunteers to assist with various tasks, including:
- Chaperoning the dance floor
- Serving refreshments
- Assisting with check-in/check-out
- And more!
Your participation will ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all our students.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the our Chaperone Volunteer form. Please contact Coach Weaver with any questions.
We appreciate your support in making the Sneaker Ball a memorable event for our students.
All Pro Dads Meeting
Our next All Pro Dads meeting is on Friday, May 2nd! . Please bring your son or daughter to learn more about the transition from junior high to high school. Light continental breakfast will be served. All meetings will start at 8am in the library. Contact Coach Weaver with any questions. Please plan to come out for any of our meetings listed below this semester.
- May 2nd
Reminders From Our Front Office
-Food deliveries ( Uber Eats, Door Dash, etc. )for students are not allowed.
-If you are needing to check out your student for the day, please due so by 3:45 pm. Contact our receptionist, Shantel Bailey with any questions.
-If your student is absent please follow the " Student Absence Procedures". Please contact Shaniqua Smither, our attendance clerk, with any questions.
Transportation Information
The Transportation Department is getting Smart Tag ready for implementation for the new school year. Our goal is to have special needs and elementary students online before the end of this school year. All parents of Pre-K, kindergarten, and first graders must be registered in the Smart Tag parent app, and each student must have a bus tag to scan into the school bus. Smart tags will be passed out to Coble Students this week and be available on regular routes. All riders will be expected to have a Smart Tag badge to scan on and off their school bus.
For more information, please the MISD Transportation page or contact the MISD Transportation Office at 817-299-6060
School Issued ID's
Students must wear a current James Coble MS ID around their neck to enter the building, throughout the day, and any time they are on campus.
- School ID's will be issued after the first week of school.
- We provide 2 ID’s to every student at no cost. Each additional ID costs $5. Please remind your students of the importance of wearing their ID’s every day.
- Administration will be walking the halls between classes and will identify students who do not have their ID’s.
- Students who are not wearing their Coble ID will receive 2 days of lunch detention.
Cell Phone - Personal Electronics Policy
Students are expected to keep their devices turned off and stored away during the school day. Students who violate the campus policy will be subject to disciplinary actions.
Please familiarize yourself with the MISD cell phone policy. Click here to read the policy.
Coyote Athletics News
Please visit the Official Coyote Athletics Website for all Coyote Athletics News.
Swim & Dive Team
Swim & Dive Team Try-outs for the 2025-2026 school year will take place on April 21, April 23, or April 26 at 5:30pm at the Debbie Weems Natatorium (you only need to attend one date). Bring a swim suit, goggles, and a towel. If you make the team, you will be placed in the before school swimming/diving class period. If you have any questions, please email Coach Carter at deneencarter@misdmail.org.
Coble Club Info
JCMS Student Council
Student Council will meet twice a month on Wednesdays after school until 5pm in the library. See Mrs. Silerio ( library), Mrs. Noonan ( B5), or Coach Kyner (Lab 2) with any questions.
Leading Ladies
Leading Ladies is a club designed to increase awareness of transitions through life and building positive relationships with peers as well as adults. Students are encouraged to practice mindful techniques to promote balance, a feel of calm, and reduce anxiety. Learning to manage and provide them with skills to be successful leaders on and off campus.
We will meet up during both lunches starting on October 7th. You can stop by Coach Luong’s room (D8) next week to get a pass. Only 25 girls will be selected. I will go over requirements and give you a packet about information in this session. We are looking for strong leaders and people that want to have a positive impact on others. I hope to see you there.- Coach Luong
Join the Chess Club!
Chess Club -- Every Monday after school until 5pm. Come join us in Mrs. Cross' room - B6. Interested but have never played -- that's ok, we can teach you. Played for a long time -- then bring it. . . our group loves to give anyone a challenge. See you soon!!
Fellowship of Christian Athletes ( FCA)
FCA Bible Study will be held every Monday beginning September 9, 2024. We will meet in the library at 8:15. This is for all students, and faculty who would like to participate. We are excited to learn what God's plan is for each of us. We hope you will join us. Contact Coach Thibert with any questions.
Boys2Men Male Mentoring
Boys2Men Male Mentoring is an after-school program designed to provide young male students with guidance from positive male role models. Our goals are to assist young men in character development, goal setting, decision making, and critical thinking skills by conducting small group discussions and project based learning from a variety of topics that are relevant to the lives and futures of the young men, setting the standard of what it is to be a young man at Coble Middle School.
Boys2Men Male Mentoring will meet after school on Wednesdays in Coach Gray's room (AVID, across from the gym) starting Wednesday 9/25 during 1st and 2nd lunch periods. Students will get their lunch then come to the AVID room.
Coyote Counseling
Contact info: kimberlygoree@misdmail.org phone # 682-314-4917
Katrina Benton- 8th Grade Counselor
Contact info: KatrinaBenton@misdmail.org phone # 682-314-4903
Message from the Library
National School Library Month: Empowering Students Through Reading This April, we celebrate the vital role our school library plays in student success. From research support to fostering a love of reading, our library provides essential resources for every student. Let's take a moment to thank Mrs. Silerio for her commitment to empowering our students. Visit the library this month to discover new worlds and expand your knowledge!
Community Events
MISD Parent & Family Engagement
Quick Links
James Coble Middle School
Email: travismoore@misdmail.org
Website: https://coble.mansfieldisd.org
Location: 1200 Ballweg Rd, Arlington, TX 76002, USA
Phone: 682-314-4900