Coyote Nation News
James Coble Middle School
Issue :5 December 2024
Campus News
Upcoming Dates
MAPS Testing
• Tuesday, December 3rd - 7th & 8th Grade Reading
• Wednesday, December 4th - 7th & 8th Grade Math
• Thursday, December 5th - 8th Grade Science
Students vs. Adults Volleyball/Basketball Games
Friday, December 6th
Winter Academic Night
Monday, December 9th
1st Semester Exams
Monday December 16th-19th
Winter Break
Friday, December 20th-Wednesday, January 7th
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.
Middle of the Year (MOY) MAP Testing
Coble students need the following everyday for the week
of MAP Testing :
● A good night’s rest
● Chromebooks (fully charged)
● Daily attendance (school begins at 8:45 a.m.)
Please take note of the testing days:
• Tuesday, December 3rd - 7th & 8th Grade Reading
• Wednesday, December 4th - 7th & 8th Grade Math
• Thursday, December 5th - 8th Grade Science
Click the flyer to sign up.
Congratulations Coble Band!
Recently, Coble Honors Band students auditioned for the Region 5 All-Region Bands. To earn a spot is one of the highest honors a middle school musician can receive. Congratulations to the students below who's audition earned them a place among the best musicians of Region 5!!
Click the flyer for more info.
Click the flyer for more info.
All Pro Dads Meeting Dates
Fathers, grandfathers, and young men, come join us as we launch into a new year of brotherhood. We want our community to get stronger and help build each other up as much as possible.
Put these dates on your calendar and make plans to join us for our All Pro Dads Meetings.
All meetings will start at 8am in the library. Small breakfast bites will be included. Iron sharpens iron. Come see what were trying to do! Contact Coach Weaver with any questions.- Nov. 1st
- Dec. 6th
- Jan . 10th
- Feb 7th
- Mar 7th
- April 4th
- May 2nd
Toys for Tots
We are collecting toys for Toys for Tots! Students may bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate and drop it off to their 4th block class from now until Dec. 2nd. Be sure to join us at the MISD Toy Drive and Community Event on Dec. 4th from 5-9 pm at the Center for Performing Arts to kick off the holiday season.
Chess Club Announcement
**Calling All Chess Players - New and Old --- Join our Chess Club and get a chance to represent us at the UIL Chess portion on February 7th and 8th. Chess club is held on Mondays after school in Mrs. Cross' room - B6 until 5pm.
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
Congratulation to our Mansfield Student-Athlete of the Month, Jacob Sellers
Keep up the hard work on the court and in the classroom.
Please visit the Official Coyote Athletics Website for all Coyote Athletics News.
Coble Club Info
JCMS Student Council
Student Council will meet Wednesday, November 6th and 20th 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: SonyaJones@misdmail.org phone # 682-314-4917
Katrina Benton- 8th Grade Counselor
Contact info: KatrinaBenton@misdmail.org phone # 682-314-4903
Message from the Library
JCMS Fall Reading Challenge
Community Events
MISD Parent & Family Engagement
Click the flyer below to register for this event.
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