Ranger Roundup
Ranger Roundup-December
Dear Parents & Guardians,
Thursday, December 21st will be the last day of school for this semester. Parents and guardians, we need your assistance with the following:
If you are planning on picking your student up early, please send a note that morning with your student. Your student will need to drop off the note at the front desk prior to the first period to receive a pass to leave early. We will be having No Zero field day activities and there will be an increase in wait time for students being picked up without a note provided in advance. Please be mindful that we will not be able to accommodate early pick up after 2:20pm. The grade level mini field days are scheduled for: 6th Grade - 11:27-12:19, 7th Grade - 10:31-11:23, and 8th Grade - 8:43-9:33 am.
Students may not bring any party foods or foods to share such as candy, cupcakes, liters of soda, large bags of chips, etc. Items will be collected upon entry into the building.
Students will not be allowed to bring large gifts, stuffed animals, pillow/blankets or balloons. Items will be collected at the door and may be picked up at the end of the day.
Last day to pick up confiscated items will be Wednesday, Dec. 20th. Thursday, Dec. 21st, the front desk will close at 3:35 pm.
Students may not bring their backpacks to school on Thursday, Dec. 21st. Students may bring their lunchbox and a small purse that is no more than 6 inches by 9 inches. Students will need their laptops and materials Monday through Wednesday.
School will resume on January 8, 2024.
Have a safe winter break and a Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Daniele Sebastian
Dashing Through December Dress Up Days
End of Semester Reminders
Ranger Staff Shout Outs
Marquee Birthday Shout Outs
Advisory Class & Conduct Grades
Upcoming Events
No Zeros Mini-Field Day- 12/21/23
Ranger Showcase- Save the Date
Great Bike Giveaway
Events & Fees and Fines
Student Item Drop Off
Yearbook
Title I Parents Right to Know
As a parent of a student at a campus receiving Title I funds, federal law allows you to ask for information about the certification, college major, and advanced degrees of your child's teacher(s). You also have the right to request information about the qualifications of a teacher aide or paraprofessional providing direct services to your child. If you would like to receive this information , you may contact Cypress Fairbanks I.S.D. Human Resources Department at 281-897-4099.
Como padre o madre de un estudiante en una escuela que recibe fondos del Título I, la ley federal le permite pedir información sobre las calificaciones de un ayudante de maestro o paraprofesional que proporciona servicios directos a su niño/a. Si desea recibir esta información, usted puede comunicarse con el Departamento de Recursos Humanos de Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. llamando al 281-897-4099.
School Family Compact
Campus Policy Review
Electronic Device Policy
We believe that removing cell phone, earbud and personal device usage while students are inside Cook Middle School will:
1. Minimize Distractions
2. Promote Face-to-Face Interactions
3. Enhance Focus and Learning
4. Reduce Opportunities for Cyberbullying
If students need to make contact with a parent or guardian they may:
1. Use the campus phone in our security vestibule during passing periods, or their lunch period.
2. Use their phone during our dismissal process once they have exited the building.
3. Speak with a campus administrator, counselor or staff members about an alternative plan should an emergency arise.
Should a parent or guardian need to communicate an important message to a student, please call our main line to have a message sent to your student.
We appreciate your support in reinforcing the importance of following the Electronic Device Policy. Please have a conversation with your students about the reasonings behind this policy and the positive impact it can have on their academic progress and school experience.
ID Badge and Clear Backpack Policy
At Cook Middle School, identification badges and clear backpacks are essential aspects of our commitment to a safe environment for students, staff and visitors to our campus. In addition, student ID badges allow students to access transportation, meals and library books with a quick scan of their badges. Please review the badge policy with your student and discuss the importance of wearing their ID badge each day.
We appreciate your support in ensuring that your student has their permanent ID badge and a clear backpack each day.
Tardy Policy
At Cook Middle School, we place great emphasis on teaching and reinforcing our campus PBIS values of being Respectful, Organized, Cooperative and Kind. An essential piece of students living these values at school is being on time to each of their classes and being in attendance for as many school days as possible.
Arriving to class on time, ensures that students do not miss essential instructions, announcements and the beginning of lessons. Our staff is working diligently to plan quality lessons that include a purposeful warm up within the first few minutes of class. Students arriving late to class, may miss those essential warm ups, reminders about upcoming assessments and other classroom announcements.
First period begins at 7:45 a.m. and students are expected to be in their assigned first period, ready to learn at 7:45. We ask your support and assistance in ensuring that students arrive on campus prior to 7:45 a.m. so that they may eat breakfast, make it to their classroom and be ready to learn when the bell rings.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation in encouraging your students to make the most of the academic year by being on time to each of their classes.
Dress Code
- Per the CFISD Student Code of Conduct, pajamas are not allowed on campus unless a specific school sponsored dress up day allows for pajamas.
- Students may wear hoodies to school but may not wear the hood over their heads during the school day.
- Students may not bring blankets to school.
Attendance Matters
Staying Connected to Student Learning
Bus Rider Alerts
Staying Connected to Cook Middle School
Cook Middle School Communications & Emails
Don't miss out on any of our campus communications or emails from your student's teachers!
- Be sure that we have an updated email address on file with our Registrar's office.
- Opt in for School Messenger Text Message