The Paw Print
Keeping Wildcat Families Connected: September
We are so excited to be launching our Pantry Opening on September 18th! See flyer for more details!
¡Estamos muy emocionados de inaugurar nuestra Despensa Escolar el 18 de septiembre! ¡Consulte el volante para obtener más detalles!
Dear Families,
We’ve had a fantastic start to the school year and I can't believe it is already September! Our students have settled into their routines beautifully, and it’s been inspiring to see their enthusiasm for learning and connection with their classmates and teachers.
As we move forward, I want to remind everyone of the importance of daily attendance. Every school day is a valuable opportunity for your child to grow academically and socially. If your child is healthy, we need them here—ready to learn and thrive!
You can also make a big impact at home by encouraging daily reading. Whether it’s a picture book, a chapter from a novel, or a favorite magazine, reading together builds language skills and nurtures a lifelong love of learning. Ask your child what they’re reading at school and enjoy those conversations together.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Let’s keep the momentum going for a successful and joyful school year!
Jodi Legg
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.
Principal
Jodi Legg
Assistant Principal
Jill Carroll
September
September 3rd: EHS/HS Parent Meeting
September 7th: No School!
September 9th: Picture Day
September 18th: Progress Reports released in the Parent Portal
September 21st-24th Book Fair
September 22nd: Title 1 Meeting and Open House- 4:45- 5pm Title 1 Meeting in Cafeteria
- 5pm-6pm Classrooms Open to visit
- Book Fair open for shopping
September 25th SAC Meeting, all are welcome! 1:30pm
September 30th: DQ Family Night 5-7pm, a portion of all sales will be donated back to the school!
October
October 12th: No School for Students
October 16th: Report cards released on PascoONE app
October 17th: 11am-2pm Fall Festival sponsored by PTO
October 19th: Buddy-A-Thon Fundraiser Launch
October 26th-30th Red Ribbon Week
October 28th: Early Release Day- students are released at 12:40pm
October 30th: Book Character Parade- more information to come
Hello Families!
Can you believe it's already September? Time has flown by since the first day of school and our students have done an amazing job diving into their new classroom routines.
Over the last few weeks, many of our students have been working through their first round of assessments, like i-Ready, Star, or FAST PM 1. Because these testing windows span several weeks, please don't worry if your child is still working on theirs or hasn't started yet. It's a marathon and not a sprint!
This month, our school is focusing on a really great trait from Florida's resiliency calendar: Citizenship. For our elementary students, citizenship is all about how we treat our school community. Right now, our students are being amazing citizens by keeping classrooms extra quiet and respectful so that their friends are able to focus on their tests.
Want to keep that conversation going at home? The state has a great resiliency website with a selection of grade specific materials that are available for free! Check out the Parent Resources | Resiliency Florida section for some conversation starters, fun activities and a family friendly reading list as well! Let's work together to make this a great month of learning and community!
Here's to a fantastic school year!
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.
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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PascoONE
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