The Cox Connection

Parents,

Putting "May" on the date above just doesn't seem possible. This year is just flying by, and I can't believe that this building will soon be quiet again for the summer!

Recently, I had the pleasure of receiving a "Gift to School" from the Cox PTA. Remember Boosterthon.... well that generated a "Gift to School" of $13,000 to our school! This money will be spent on books, books, and more books for our students to have in their classroom libraries! Thank you to PTA and to all that donated to our fund raiser this year!

We have several big things coming up soon and I will do my best keep you up to date with all the details!

Our 2nd annual Multicultural Night will take place on Thursday, May 2nd! We hope to see you all there!

Just a quick reminder that "Teacher Appreciation Week" is quickly approaching. (May 6 -10) I know that you will want to let your child's teacher know just how much you appreciate them. Mrs. Wiseman and I do too and we will be doing some special things that week along with PTA.

Also, please see the information below regarding the "Fourth Grade End Of Year" Celebration!

If you happen to know of any incoming Kindergarten students that missed Kindergarten Roundup, we would still like to register them early. Please ask parents to contact the school!

Field Day is coming up soon! If you'd like to order a Field day shirt for your child(ren) -please see the link below. They are $7.00 each.

Many of you have asked about End of Year graduations (KInder and 4th) and End of Year awards (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) below is a picture with dates and times of those assemblies. Each grade level will have their own assembly to make sure there is plenty of time for all recognitions.

If your students are walker or bike riders, please ask them to enter the building as soon as they can after arriving on campus. It makes my principal heart happy to know that everyone has arrived safely and in the building where we can insure that they are where they are to be.

We have seen a rise in our number of tardies. Please make every effort to have students in the building BEFORE 7:30 so that they can be to their classrooms by 7:30. Congratulations to our weekly attendance winners!!

Just wanted to say "Thank you" to our amazing volunteers and PTA. We are so blessed by all you do! I have so enjoyed working with our PTA board this year, and I have no doubt that next year will be just as wonderful! Thank you for being a voice for all students!

For Kids,

Mrs. Wilson

Let's make our new Assistant Principal, Mrs. Angela Clark feel welcome! You will begin to see her around our campus occasionally, and she will officially begin on July 8, 2019. Please come by and introduce yourselves.

Mrs. Clark is a seasoned teacher with many years of experience at various grade levels. Most recently, she has been teaching at Whitt Elementary, right here in Wylie ISD. She lives in our community and has 2 children that will be coming to Cox with her next year!

We would love for our students to learn about all the many cultures represented at Cox Elementary! Our diversity is one of the most special things about our school. This includes Dual Language, but we have many other cultures that are not part of Dual Language. We want to include EVERYONE! Traditional food, dance, clothing, music, art, etc. all educational for our students.

Please click on the PDF below to sign up.

https://gogearonline.com/cox-elementary-field-day

Calling all 4th Grade Parents!! Can you believe it? The end of the school year, and our time at Cox, is almost coming to an end! Plans are currently underway for the upcoming 4th Grade Celebration on Thursday, May 23rd. A Sign Up Genius has already gone out and we are thankful for all who have already signed up, however, we would like to welcome and invite all families to take a look and see if you may be able to help? We are still welcoming volunteers for the day of and are in need of coolers, EZ-Ups, and 2 sets of mylar balloons that say "2-0-1-9". If you have any questions, please contact Monica Muñoz at zzzzonica@gmail.com and/or, please view the Sign Up Genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e45aaaa28a20-4thgrade1 Thank you in advance for considering! Your 4th grade students appreciate it!

Here are our third week winners: Second grade made a come-back and beat Third grade to go to the final round! Fourth grade Fury wasn't able to hold and was defeated by Kindergarten. So for our final week, Kindergarten will take on Second grade to see who is our overall winner!! Good luck to both grade levels.

Several classes had perfect attendance for the entire week last week!

Mr. B, Mrs. Becker, Mrs. Hutchison, Mrs. Idlett, Mrs. Ledbetter, Ms. Morataya, Mrs. Olivarri, Miss Shoemake, and Mrs. Worley's classes deserve a big high five!!

Good luck to all!! Keep encouraging our students to be here every day! A new attendance challenge will begin soon!

Now that it is really warming up, please remember the following guidelines.

No tank tops or spaghetti strap shirts. Also, if your students have grown a lot since last year, please check the length of shorts and short skirts to make sure they are school appropriate. Please remember if students wear sandals- they need to bring close toed shoes for gym.

April 30 - PTA McDonald's Night

May 2 - Multicultural Night

May 6 - May 10 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6 - Dual Language Celebration - Wylie HS

May 7 - Kind Coyote Club

May 7 - Deadline to Order Field Day shirts

May 8 - Breakfast with Moms 6:45 a.m.

May 8 - PTA Chick Fil A night

May 9 - School Nurse Day

May 10 - Assembly in AM (NED show 8:00a.m.)

May 13 - Math STAAR

May 13 - Kindergarten to Cathy's Critters

May 14 - Reading STAAR

May 14 - 1st grade to the Zoo

May 14 - 2nd grade to Wylie Municipal Complex

May 16 - Senior Reception at Cox (3:00 p.m.)

May 17 - Field Day /Splash Day

May 17 - Wylie Way Day of Celebration

May 21 - Senior Walk (Time TBD)

May 21 - Kindergarten Graduation 8:00 a.m.

May 22 - 3rd Grade Awards 9:00 a.m.

May 22 - 2nd Grade Awards 7:45 a.m.

May 22 - 1st Grade Awards 1:15 p.m.

May 23 - 4th Grade Graduation 8:15 a.m.

May 23 - Class parties

May 23- Early Release (Last day of school)

Please, please, please do not drop of student unaccompanied in our parking lot. It can be dangerous, and we DO NOT want you to put your children in unnecessary danger. Our drop off line moves very quickly, so please use that method, or park and walk students to the crosswalk.

If you drop off students after the adults have gone inside in the morning (after 7:30), we need you to get out and come in with the students. We need to insure that they are safely inside the building. They will also have to buzz in to get into the building.

Please make every effort to have students at school each day for the full day! I know that sometimes students are ill, but if not please have them at school. It is so crucial that we have them here each day.

Please do not drop students off in the back of the school building. Buses and day cares are the only ones authorized to drop off there. We do not have the personnel to man the back and ensure that those students make it into the building. Please help us with that -safety is a top priority.

Spring weather is here! Your student may still need to dress in light layers as some mornings are cool but the afternoons are becoming warm. Be sure to review playground safety and illness precautions with your student.

If your student has seasonal allergies or respiratory health conditions, it’s a good time to start reviewing your plan to help prevent and reduce symptoms. It is very important to work with your pediatrician for correct diagnosis and treatment. Please be sure to communicate any health concerns with the school nurse and teacher.

Thanks, Nurse Monica

If you are missing clothing, jackets, hats, lunch boxes etc. please stop by and check out the Lost and Found. Also, please remember to label all possessions with your child's name. We will do our best to reunite students with their lost stuff, if we know who it belongs to.

If you would like to get the precheck badges - we are now up and running.

You MUST have completed the background check to be allowed to get this badge. Here is the link: : https://web.wylieisd.net/BackgroundCheck/BkgroudCkForm.aspx

Please do this at least 24 - 48 hours before you plan to come get your badge. We want to make sure our list is updated by the time your come to get your badge.

That daily attendance is a part of our accountability with the state of Texas? This is a huge way that parents can support our efforts of success at Cox.

We know sometimes emergencies arise and that students are sick, but please make every effort to have students at school every single day! Everyday that students miss is lost learning time. If everyone is absent 1 day less than the year before, we can achieve our goal! If you had perfect attendance - let's try to maintain that! We want to get the best grade that we can from the state, and this is one way to help.

This month we are learning about the power of yet! There are a lot of things we can't do...yet! The power of yet is a change in your thinking. Instead of saying that you can't do something, say that you can't do something YET! Then, think about what you can do to change I can't into I can!

Discuss the quote: "It always seems impossible until it is done." What are some things that used to seem impossible to you?

Read the book Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall. Discuss how Jabari feels at the top of the high dive. Have you ever felt like that when trying to do something? How does Jabari overcome his fears and learn to believe in the power of yet?

Make your own growth mindset posters. Research growth mindset quotes and saying on the internet. Then, choose your favorite and write the phrase in big letters. Add bright colors and pictures. Then, hang the poster in your room to remind yourself to have a growth mindset.

The information is attached in the PDFs below in English and Spanish.

Parents may choose to sit at their child's table with the rest of the class or sit at the parent table with your child (and 1 friend). If you sit with the class we ask that you follow the cafeteria rules, including speaking quietly when asked to, so that you set an example for the students sitting near you. We can only allow a student to invite 1 friend to eat with them. Please help us with this.

- Parents are allowed to bring food for their child only. We want to make sure all students are protected at lunch time in case of any allergies or other needs.

- All visitors must check in at the front office and wear a visible sticker during their stay. A good practice is to have your ID with you at all times while on campus.

We look forward to seeing you all throughout the year. We hope that you enjoy your time with your child during lunch.

If you like to say "Happy Birthday" to your child on the marquee, you can do that for just $10. You may fill out the form in the office or download this one. We would love to reserve a space for your child.

Email: krista.wilson@wylieisd.net
Location: 7009 Woodbridge Parkway, Sachse, TX, United States
Phone: 972 - 429 - 2500
Facebook: facebook.com/CoxElementary/