
Jacob Coy Middle School
Inspire, Lead, Empower
May, 2019
Email: CMScommunications@gocreek.org
Website: https://gocreek-coy.edlioschool.com
Location: 1786 Dayton Xenia Road, Xenia, OH, USA
Phone: 937-429-7577
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jacob-Coy-Middle-School-1766395443580198/?rf=1399007200320313
Twitter: @COYprincipal
Mrs. Andrea Ferguson, Principal
The end of the school year is upon us. I would like to take this opportunity to genuinely thank the parents, staff, students, and community members who helped make this a very successful school year.
As always, we encourage you to take an active role in building relationships with your child, our staff, and community. We thank you for you continued support of our efforts as we work together to provide the best middle school experience for your child. This is a great time of year to reflect and discuss your student’s goals for next school year and connect how the finish to this year can lead to a great start for next fall.
Have a great summer with family and friends!
Mr. Josh Baker, Assistant Principal
Hello Coy Families,
It is hard to believe we are in the month of May and have arrived to the end of another school year. Our 8th graders are getting ready to transition to Ferguson Hall and we are getting ready to welcome a new group of 6th graders to the building next school year. Our current 6th and 7th graders are preparing to continue to lead our building as they get ready to finish out their year and move to the next grade level at CMS. We are very proud of all of our students and for all of the progress they have made this year academically, socially, and emotionally. We are also very thankful for our staff that has helped our students reach their potential at Coy Middle School!
We have many things to look forward to as we all finish strong together these next few weeks of May!
I hope you enjoy this edition of the Coy Newsletter as we highlight how we "inspire, empower, and lead" with Coy Pride!
Sincerely,
Mr. Baker
Coy Middle School Outstanding Educator of the Year: Mrs. Lori Cox
8th Grade Send-off: May 23rd, 1:00-2:45pm
It's almost time to say good by to our 8th Graders and we intend to send them off with a "Sweet Ending To A New Beginning" at our 8th Grade Send Off on May 23rd from 1-2:45pm. There will be popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, a candy bar, two themed photo back drops for selfies, a class gift, a yearbook signing station, and a candy raffle. There will also be fun games like Human Hungry Hungry Hippo, Balloon Stomp, Donuts on a string and more. It is sure to be a blast.
Please consider volunteering or donating to help us make this event a "Sweet Success".
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4aafa72da4ff2-8thgrade1
Internet Safety Awareness
The challenge preys on the vulnerability of children, particularly those who suffer from depression, anxiety and low self esteem. In essence, the challenge is a form of cyberbullying that should not be tolerated or promoted.
Our district has many different safety tools in place which include keyword searches, scanning email, chat, docs and so on for inappropriate material, cyberbullying, self-harm etc., but it still does not catch everything nor does it help children on personal devices when they go home.
Below are links to articles for parents about the "Momo Challenge." We hope you find them useful when talking to your child about the importance of internet safety and security.
https://educateempowerkids.org/5461-2
Clubs and Activities at CMS
Below you will find a list of clubs and the staff sponsor of each group. We hope your child will consider getting involved in one of these great activities! Reach out to the staff sponsor if you have any questions about getting involved.
Intramurals - Liz Driver, Kristen Wren
Muse Machine - Hilda Shirley
Explore and Garden Club - Theresa Lindeman
BUDS - Michelle Shannon, Nicole Bonza, Deidre Crockett, Emily Tinch
Art Club - Sarah McLain
National Jr. Honor Society - Jill McClure
Power of the Pen - Katie Rice and Rebekah Young
Yearbook Club - Rebekah Young
Battle of the Books - Kim Sears and Lori Duke
Student Council - Lori Cox
Ultimate Frisbee - Stephen Moore
Film Club - Rebecca Osterfeld
Robotics Club - Brian Stevenson
STEM Club - Jason Streiff and Brian Stevenson
Coy Daily Announcements
Great things are happening at Coy Middle School!
- 0ur 6th and 7th graders had the opportunity to hear two separate speakers present about the importance of good digital citizenship. The 6th graders attended a session called "My Life Online" and the 7th graders attended "My Digital Tattoo".
- The Star Lab was installed in the IMC for two weeks for our Science classes to take advantage of. Our Science teachers were able to lead entire lessons inside the Star Lab with our students exploring the solar system and other unique environments in our ecosystem.
- The Coy and Ankeney Robotics teams presented at the April Board of Education meeting and discussed their program and all of their accomplishments this year. Great job to Mr. Stevenson for putting together such an awesome presentation!
- Alex Thomas was recognized as the second 8th Grade Shine Award winner this year! Congratulations, Alex!
- Parker Gaines was awarded the Ohio Middle Level Association (OMLA) Student of the Year! Way to go, Parker!
- In April, we launched the first ever Coy STEM Club. The club is 100% percent STEM Inspiration. One member said, “I always wanted to be in a club. And, now I am!” Thanks to Retired Col Ron "Scooter" Stauffer and the Wright Stuff Rocketeers for providing us with all the materials for an awesome day.
- The Beavercreek Band Program hosted its annual Ice Cream Social on Monday, April 29th in the Commons. Students and families enjoyed ice cream from Ritters while listening to the various ensembles in the Beavercreek Band program.
- The CMS Choirs were preparing for their concert this past week in the Coy Commons! They sound fantastic!
- It's hard to believe it was already time to do the 8th Grade panorama! So proud of our 8th graders!
- Students in Mrs. Lindeman's class were wrapping up a project where they were creating 3-D cells. Very cool project!
- We had so much fun celebrating our teacher's this past week during Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you teachers!!!
- The Choir program had a fantastic concert on Tuesday, May 7th! Check out the panoramic picture below of all of our choir students singing "This is Me" together in their grand finale.
- Our incoming 6th graders from Main, Shaw, and Trebein Elementary visited on Wednesday, May 8th during the day. Our Webbies did an awesome job showing our future students what Coy Pride is all about!
- In the evening on May 8th, we hosted our annual incoming 6th grade parent meeting and ice cream social. What a great night to welcome our future students to our Coy family.
- The Coy Art Show was on Thursday night and featured works by our talented students at CMS. Thank you Ms. McLain and Mr. Saben for putting together this great event for our students!
Attendance Reminders and How to Access our Attendance Policy
We love seeing our Coy students at school! We understand there are circumstances when your student will have to miss school, but please follow our Attendance Procedures to ensure that you are complying with House Bill 410 to have your student properly excused. Please account for your student every day by emailing or calling the office to notify us of any absences, late arrivals, or early dismissals.
AWESOME A+ Attendance!
A Parent Note =
- An email (coyattendance@gocreek.org)
- A phone call (429.7577)
- A voicemail on our Attendance line (429.7577 option 1)
- An actual note (send in with the child)
You have 10 Parent Notes per year! These are for an EXCUSABLE reason (i.e. illness, medical appointments, funerals, pre-approved out of state travel, observation of a religious holiday, etc.) After you have exhausted your 10 parent notes, a medical note is required to excuse your child from school.
All Medical notes must be received within 3 days of the medical appointment (a medical appointment is still EXCUSABLE with one of your 10 parent notes, but won't be medically excused without an actual note from the medical establishment.)
Please account for your child each and every day if they will not be at school. Call 429.7577 if you child will be tardy, absent, or if they will be leaving school early.
Thank you for your support!
A Note from the Cafeteria
Children need healthy meals to learn. Beavercreek City Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Beavercreek City Schools offer lunch at $2.70 for elementary buildings and $3.00 for the middle schools. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals.
Through SPS EZpay, you are able to make school fee payments and lunch account deposits through one online account. Parents may use debit or credit cards via the EZpay link found at: https://www.spsezpay.com/BCmeals/login.aspx
Please call Cindy Steeley at 458-2531 if you have any questions.
Coy Middle School PTO News Flash
PTO Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at CMS in the IMC (Library). We discuss upcoming events and Mrs. Ferguson and Mr. Baker share updates concerning our school and students.
Stay connected with the CMS PTO!
Remind: Text @COYPTO to 81010
Questions? Contact us at CoyPTO@gmail.com
PTO Meeting
Thursday, May 16, 2019, 07:00 PM
Jacob Coy Middle School, Dayton Xenia Road, Xenia, OH, USA
Upcoming Spirit Nights for Coy PTO!
May 14th, Tuesday - Graeters
UpLIFT: Support, Serve, Celebrate
Our staff "Can't Hide Coy Pride"
Upcoming May Events
May 14: PTO Spirit Night at Graeters
May 14: Student Council, 3:45pm
May 14: Power of the Pen Meeting, 4:00-5:00pm
May 14: Lego League Team 2, 6:00-8:00pm
May 14: Unaccompanied Minors Concert, CMS Commons, 7:30pm
May 15: "Super Games" for 6th Grade (All Day)
May 15: Scholastic Book Fair (All Day)
May 15: 8th Grade Ceremony of Excellence, 6:30pm
May 16: Scholastic Book Fair (All Day)
May 16: WEB Spring Play Day, 12:30-3:45pm
May 16: NJHS Information Meeting During Flex (for new members)
May 16: Lego League Team 1, 6:00pm-8:00pm
May 16: PTO Meeting, 7:00-8:00pm
May 17: Scholastic Book Fair (All Day)
May 17: MUSE Machine In-School Performance, 9:00-11:00am
May 17: NJHS End of Year Party, 3:45pm-5:00pm
May 17: 8th Grade Band Mini-Camp with BHS Band, 4:00-9:00pm
May 20: Band Concert and Art Show at BHS, 6:30pm-9:00pm
May 22: Yearbook Distribution, 2:15pm-3:45pm
May 23: Last Student Day - Early Dismissal
May 23: 8th Grade Send-Off, 1:00pm-3:45pm
May 23: Lego League Team 1, 6:00pm-8:00pm
May 24: Staff Inservice Day - No School