The Paw Print
Keeping Wildcat Families Connected: November
The renewal of Pasco County Schools' Salary Referendum is on the ballot in November. To learn how the Referendum has impacted our schools, please visit Pasco Schools' Referendum Renewal.
Dear Families,
As we enter November, I am reminded of the many reasons we have to be thankful at Cox Elementary. Each day, I witness our students learning, growing, and demonstrating kindness, perseverance, and leadership. Their successes are possible because of the strong partnership between our school, families, and community.
This month encourages us to reflect on gratitude, and I want to express my sincere appreciation for your continued support. Whether you volunteer, attend school events, communicate with teachers, or support learning at home, your involvement makes a tremendous difference in the success of our students.
November is also a time when we focus on showing compassion and helping others. We encourage our students to practice gratitude, demonstrate good character, and look for opportunities to make a positive impact within our school and community.
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I hope you enjoy meaningful time with family and friends. Thank you for entrusting us with your children each day and for being an important part of the Cox family.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Thanksgiving and a wonderful November!
With gratitude,
Jodi Legg
School Thanksiving Lunch Menu
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Winter Wonderland
December
December 1st: 3/4 ELA FAST
December 2nd: 5th ELA FAST
December 3rd: 2nd ELA FAST
December 4th: Dade City Christmas Parade in the evening
December 7th: K/1 ELA FAST
December 8th: 3/4 FAST Math
🎅 December 9th: 2nd FAST Math and Winter Wonderland 🎅
December 9th: 4th EMC Field Trip
December 10th: 5th FAST Math
December 14th K/1 FAST Math
December 15th: 4/5 NWEA Science Assessment
December 19th- January 4th Winter Break
Hello Families!
November is officially here, and our classrooms are all buzzing with energy! We are well into the second grading period, and our students continue to work hard as we gear up for Thanksgiving Break!
This month, our school is focusing on a wonderful trait from Florida's resiliency calendar: Gratitude. At our school, we are teaching students that gratitude is more than just saying "thank you." It is an amazing tool for learning! Academic gratitude means celebrating our wins, appreciating the people who help us learn (like our teachers, classmates and families!) and being thankful for the mistakes that help us grow.
Want to bring the attitude of gratitude to your dinner table this month? Check out the Parent Resources | Resiliency Florida website for some great family book lists and conversation starters that make practicing gratitude easy as we head into this holiday season.
Thank you for being such a supportive part of our community!
Taryn Hobbs
352-524-5100
myStudent App will Launch as PascoOne
No applications or services have been removed. Existing resources have simply been reorganized, simplified, and redesigned for easier navigation and streamlined access.
All parent and guardian services will now be accessible through one platform, reducing the need to search across multiple websites, emails, and applications.
This will be a SSO platform for families, as they previously had to navigate and log into each app separately.
School payments, including lunch account deposits, will now be processed through Rycor via the "ONE Wallet" link within the Pasco ONE app. This change helps streamline where families manage student-related payments and fees.
Additional quick-access links have been added, including district and school communication channels such as Facebook, Instagram, and other commonly used resources, making it easier for families to stay informed and connected.
The goal is to provide families with one convenient location for the tools, resources, information, and updates they rely on throughout the school year.
Dismissal Changes and Early Check Out
To help ensure a safe and smooth dismissal process for all students, please notify the front office of any dismissal changes by 1:45 p.m. We kindly ask that dismissal plans remain consistent whenever possible and that changes be made only when absolutely necessary. While a dismissal change may seem minor, it can impact student safety during one of the busiest times of the school day. Our staff works hard to ensure every child gets to the correct location, and limiting last-minute changes helps us do so as efficiently and safely as possible. Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and support.
If your child needs to leave early for an appointment, they must be checked out by 2:00 p.m. After 2:00 p.m., students will remain in class and be dismissed at the regular dismissal time of 2:40 p.m..
Thank you for helping us keep all students safe and accounted for each day.
School Wide Expectations
P – Perseverance
- Work hard and never give up.
R – Respect
- Treat others how you want to be treated.
I – Integrity
- Do what is right even when no one is looking.
D – Display Self-Control
- Express and cope with emotions in appropriate ways.
E – Empathy
- Understand how other people are feeling.
School Lunches
Pasco County Schools Food & Nutrition Services will be implementing a program called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). All enrolled students in select Pasco County Schools (including RBCES) are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to their household. No further action is required. Students will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application. A la carte items will still be available for purchase including additional meals and/or components of the meals. Families can reach out to Food & Nutrition Services directly through Let’s Talk, call FNS at 813.794.2480, or email FNS_Finance@pasco.k12.fl.us if they have any questions regarding this new program.
Parents are highly encouraged to make advance payment for a la carte items by utilizing www.MySchoolBucks.com. Any check made to Rodney B. Cox Elementary that is returned for insufficient fund will be assessed a $25.00 fee.
Cell Phone Policy
For all Pasco County Schools
Grades Pre-K through 5: Students in grades Pre-K through 5 who bring WCDs (wireless communication devices) to school must ensure that they remain on silent mode and completely out of view for the entire school day. Classroom teachers may also provide, and student may utilize, a cell phone storage area in their classroom. Students will need to put their cell phones on silent and their smart watches and put them in the bookbags once arriving on campus each day. Please have a conversation with your child prior to the first day of school so they know that they MUST silence their devices and put them away during the ENTIRE school day- no exceptions. Refer to pg. 32 of the Student Code of Conduct for more details and corrective actions/confiscation of device procedures.
Excused Absence Reporting
Consistent, on-time attendance is essential to your child’s academic success. Every moment of the school day is valuable, and we ask for your partnership in ensuring students are present and ready to learn each day.
Please make every effort to avoid scheduling vacations or out-of-town trips during the school year, as these can significantly disrupt your child’s learning. Be sure to consult the school calendar when planning any time away. If no reason is provided for an absence, it will automatically be marked as unexcused.
It is very important that students attend school regularly and BE ON TIME.
All students who are absent will be marked “unexcused” (U) until the parent/guardian notifies the school via link above or on our school website.
- Failure to do so within three (3) school days will cause the absence to be recorded as “unexcused”.
- In the case of excessive or extended absences, which are claimed to be due to illness, upon request of the principal or designee, a parent must provide documentation (doctor’s statement) of a student’s illness.
- Excessive or extended absences are considered five (5) in one calendar month or ten (10) in one semester, or a history of excessive absences per period as defined below under Student Consequences for Unexcused Absences.
- Absences that meet this threshold as defined above will require a doctor’s note. If doctor’s notes are not provided, absences will be marked as unexcused (Source: Portion from District School Board of Pasco County Student Code of Conduct).
How to Report an Absence
From a Web Browser
- Log in to Pasco One
- Go to Forms from your menu on the left or top.
- Select Absence Reporting
From the Pasco One app
- Tap Open Focus in the District Announcement message or Absence Reporting from your links page to log in through your browser.
- Android: Tap the three dots in the top-right, then select Open in Chrome.
- iOS: Tap the share icon at the bottom, then select Open in Chrome or Safari.
- Once in your browser, follow the web browser steps above.
Completing the Absence Report
- Choose your child from the dropdown — this auto-fills their school, your parent account, and your email.
- Enter a valid phone number if one is not listed
- Select the start date of the absence, and end date if it spans multiple days.
- Pick the appropriate reason for the absence. If “Other,” explain in the text box.
- (Optional) Add details in the Brief Description field.
- Check the acknowledgment box.
- Upload any supporting documents if needed.
- Click Submit Request after reviewing for accuracy.
For more details, visit: https://pasco.k12.fl.us/attendance
Parent Bill of Rights
Early Childhood Programs
Arrival: The PreK Car Loop gate will be open from 8:15-8:30
Dismissal: The PreK Car Loop gate will be open from 2:40-2:55
For safety purposes, please refrain from playing loud music, talking on your cell phone or texting while dropping off and picking up your child.
Late Arrival/Early Pickup: EHS/HS parents and guardians are responsible for bringing their child(ren) directly to the classroom if they arrive tardy, and they are also responsible for walking to the classroom to pick up their child if checking out early. Parents/guardians must bring a picture ID to sign in and will recieve a visitor tag to walk directly to and from the office.
Per ECP regulations, Early Head Start (EHS) children must be accompanied by an adult escort. School-aged students are not permitted to serve as escorts.
Stay Connected with Us!
We have many avenues of communication to stay connected with families. Keep an eye out!
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Rodney B. Cox Facebook Page: www.facebokk.com/RBCESwildcats
Website: https://rbces.pasco.k12.fl.us/
Location: 37615 Martin Luther King Blvd. Dade City, Florida
Phone: 352-524-5100