Coile Middle

Calling all Rising 6th Graders & Parents!!!!!!

Coile is hosting a 6th-grade orientation, The Cougar Come Up, to help students prepare for the transition to 6th grade. Please click on the link below for more information. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGsCJALCfM/Ojon3Vgk8M9UVDAuBeYbhQ/watch?utm_content=DAGsCJALCfM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h6b603ef2b7

$2 Dress Down Day at Coile!
Students may dress down tomorrow, Aug. 22nd, for our first PTSA Dress Down Day! See the flyer for more information.

Need to do some last-minute school supply shopping on the go this weekend? CCSD school-by-school, grade-by-grade, supply lists are available through TeacherLists!
On your phone, navigate to teacherlists.com:
- Select "I am a parent/guardian"
- Select "Search by state" and pick Georgia
- Start typing in your school's name to find each grade level list!
Remember: If you don't see your school or a list, those schools will be providing all or most supplies. For more information and direct links to each school's lists on TeacherLists, you can reference www.clarke.k12.ga.us/supplies.

If your student is interested in playing volleyball this upcoming season, please make sure they attend one of the two scheduled tryout dates. A current physical is required for all participants in order to try out.

Supporting Our Students with a Generous Apparel Donation W.R. Coile Middle School is grateful to partner with https://www.wholesaleschoolwear.com/ and https://www.wholesalesweats.com/, who have generously donated new student apparel to support our families. Their commitment to providing bulk school uniforms for youth and adult polo shirts, is helping schools like ours better serve students in need.

Calling all Rising 6th Graders & Parents!!!!!!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE is tomorrow, July 10th! Spread the word!!!

Coile is hosting a 6th-grade orientation, The Cougar Come Up, to help students prepare for the transition to 6th grade. Please click on the link below for more information.

Registration Form - bit.ly/cougarcomeup

Info Video - https://www.canva.com/design/DAGsCJALCfM/Ojon3Vgk8M9UVDAuBeYbhQ/watch?utm_content=DAGsCJALCfM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h6b603ef2b7

WEATHER UPDATE: All schools and offices closed Friday, January 10.

Join us for a family-fun event at Coile Middle School.

Just a reminder that students will take pictures tomorrow. Please use the following link to order pictures: https://bpiphotography.net/view-order-photos/ Students DO NOT have to wear their uniforms. Students must make sure their attire is school appropriate. No rips, slits, tears, holes, crop tops, vulgar/unapproved graphics/words, see through/revealing items, tights, yoga pants, sweatpants, short skirts/shorts, etc... Bottoms must be worn at waist level (no sagging).

Proud Cougars past and present, Show your school spirit by purchasing spirit wear from our new line of clothing! Follow this link: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/georgia/athens/coile-middle-school Use the Code SPIRIT20 for 20% off your purchase

Parents, Please use the following link to order and pre-pay for Fall Pictures: https://bpiphotography.net/view-order-photos/ School pictures will be taken for all students on September 23rd.

Congratulations to our Teacher & Support Person of the Year! Support Person of the Year - Mollie-Emma O'Neil (School Counselor) Teacher of the Year - Markise Foote (8th Grade Math Teacher) (Pictured left to right: Ms. O'Neil, Ms. Braswell (principal), Ms. Foote) We are so proud of our Coile staff members! Cougars LEAD & others follow!

It's time to celebrate our Cougar Teacher of the Month for August! Congratulations to Ms. Owens, new 6th Grade Science Teacher, at Coile Middle School! Ms. Owens is passionate about our Cougar scholars and works hard to help them succeed in her classroom. She advocates for them and believes in their ability to achieve. We are so proud to have her serving our Coile scholars and look forward to many more years with her making a positive impact at The Cougar Nation. Ms. Owens received a basket of her favorite treats from Coile's Admin team. Let's show her some social media love!

Congratulations to our Cougar scholars for earning a spot on the 2024 Volleyball Team! Coaches - Hull & Foote; 6th Graders - Lorena Landaverde, Maria Alvear-Albarran, 7th Graders - Betsaida Ascencio-Lara, Christina Lee, Everlyn Baca, Jaxiebonie Teran Cocotl, Jocelynn Daniel, Kaitlyn Brittian, Khloe Maddox , Kimora McLendon, Mesiyah Browner 8th Graders - Dakota Lattimore , Jewel Daniels, Journei Riddle, Juliana Huato-Blanco, Nevaeh Huff, Paris McLendon, Pasha Kennedy #cougarslead #othersfollow

It's time once again to nominate a CCSD Employee of the Month! The Employee of the Month program recognizes and rewards staff members for their service and dedication to the students and families of the Clarke County School District. Each month (September through May), a CCSD employee is chosen for the award, surprised at their school or building, and invited to the monthly Board of Education meeting for recognition. Any member of the CCSD community (student, parent/guardian, staff member, community member) may nominate any full-time district employee with at least one full year of service. Nominations for September Employee of the Month are now open! Go to bit.ly/CCEmployeeAward to get started!

It's time for year two of CCSD's regional AdaptED Sports Program! The Classic City Dawgs will start adapted handball on Aug. 11. Participation is completely free for any public or private school students in grades 1-12 in Clarke, Oconee, Jackson, Madison, Barrow, and Oglethorpe counties who have a qualifying disability. Wheelchair handball is a GHSA-sanctioned co-ed sport. All athletes compete in wheelchairs regardless of whether they use a wheelchair in everyday life. Wheelchairs are provided by CCSD at no cost to students and families. If your student is interested in participating, please complete this form: https://bit.ly/clarkeadapted For more information and to sign up, please contact CCSD area AdaptED Sports coordinator Chris Aiken at aikenc@clarke.k12.ga.us. Parents and students can ask questions, gather more information and sign up by contacting CCSD Area Coordinator Chris Aiken: aikenc@clarke.k12.ga.us

Check out this week's "Better Together" newsletter featuring highlights from the past week and more news and information from CCSD! For English: https://secure.smore.com/n/2pfue/preview Para Español: https://secure.smore.com/n/gcubf/preview If you are a community member who is not already receiving the newsletter through our parent/guardian mass notification system, and you would like to receive the newsletter in your email each week, please email communications@clarke.k12.ga.us.

Attention all Cougar Parents! This is for ALL grade levels 1

CCSD is requesting that families provide updated health information for every student — new and returning — for the 2024-25 school year. Please go to https://bit.ly/healthform24 or scan the QR code to access and complete the required form (available in English and Spanish). Please complete one form per student. For more information, contact your school nurse. You can find contact information at www.clarke.k12.ga.us/nursing.

Check out the CCSD 2024-25 Back to School Guide! In this special edition of the "Better Together" newsletter, you will find information on student registration, open-house dates for each school, uniform/dress code requirements, school supplies, bus routes, school nutrition, school dates and times, and more topics. For English: bit.ly/BTSGuide24 Para Español: bit.ly/BTSGuide24ESP