Coleman Community Schools

The 6th graders' bulbs have sprouted! This year, they experimented with daffodils. All the tulips are from previous years' experiments. Isn't it cool when science can also make our campus more beautiful? #growingforthefuture

Today is Administrative Assistant Recognition Day and ours are wonderful! Ms. Bressette, Mrs. Sian, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Lovejoy, Mrs. Rhynard, Ms. Rogers, Mrs. Berthume, along with Ms. Litke, who subs for us, are truly the people who keep this machine rolling. Thank you for being rock stars everyday for our kids, families and all of us. Please drop a small gift or extra kind word to these ladies today!

Transportation Recognition Day is today!! This group puts so much care and skill into our students every day to get them to us and from us safe and sound, regardless of the weather. Please take some time to give them a thank you, send a quick note or reach out to tell them how appreciated they are.

6th graders have been studying cells and on Thursday they got to see them up close. Students used microscopes to look at animals and plants with compound microscopes. Mr. Rod brought two dissecting microscopes and several creatures from the pond at the Nature Center to look at (though they keep swimming out of lens site). The highlight was probably when students scraped the inside of their cheek so they could look at their own cells. How cool is that? #academicsartsathleticsagriculture #growingforthefuture

Feel like going to outer space? Sounds like the elementary spring music program is planning to take us there! Join us May 7th at 6:30 in the Jr/Sr High auditorium for a night of extraterrestrial entertainment. See you there!

Each month the Coleman Board of Education recognizes staff members and others who support out students for their stand-out work. Please read the March and April recognitions below! If you want to learn more about the Board and view ALL recognitions from the past, please visit their webpage at: https://www.colemanschools.net/page/board March Recognitions: Jason Sharpe for all of his assistance during and after Donkey Basketball cleaning up after the "Pie in the Face" donation contest. Donations went to the Junior Class. Jason was also doing a lot of extra work after that evening, so thank you! To Nancy Robison for her assistance with setting up the Donkey Basketball event. Natalie Rogers & Jim Burkhart for all of your help in working with Angela Brooks to set up the tech to get the "Employee of the Month" up and running. To Joanna Shumaker, Jenn Tallman and Amie Zylman for your wonderful work with our students and fabulous job on the "Beauty and the Beast" play. Other Board Members seconded that, sharing they left excited about where our kids are going in the future. Sara Hegel's work on the budget and the amount of detail she provides every time with the original budget or amendments is appreciated. To the Elementary Staff and Mrs. Araway - the Leader in Me night was wonderful, especially with students leading the Habits and showing others how to apply them. FFA State Convention attended by Eric Fischer, Marie Zwemmer and Mandy Lattimer and our Agriscience students. There was so much energy in the room and so many of our kids learned lessons and skills. These are kids that are "going places"! April Recognitions: The Board would like to recognize Vicki Gross, Lane Dexter and Aimee Servis for their many years of service to the students and families in Coleman's district. You are appreciated and we wish you all the best in retirement! Nick Katzinger who has served as Girls' Basketball Coach for many years and taken them to league championships. He also continues to step up where needed as he did to help Boys' Basketball a bit this year and in his work as an Assistant on the Girls' Softball Team. Thanks, Nick! Alex Fox - As a Board Member reached out to talk with parents about the success their children who graduated from Coleman are having in their careers and at college, Alex Fox's name has come up over and over again because of how much he ensures his students are prepared for their next phase of life.

Last week, the third grade classes went to Chippewa Nature Center to learn about the natural resources used by indigenous peoples in Michigan. It was a great trip! CNC provides hands-on science, ag, and social studies lessons to our students both in district and through field trips. This valuable partnership we have with CNC is funded through grants (free money that must be spent on specific items) from local organizations that allow us to integrate real-world agriscience skills into our K - 8th grade science curriculum. It's a unique opportunity that we are lucky to take advantage of (and the kids enjoy it, too!).

A huge thank you to our School Volunteers! We recognize and celebrate all the hard work and dedication of the volunteers who give their time and resources to support our schools. You contribute to the successes and achievements of our staff and students daily. Thank you all immensely! #ColemanCometPride

Welcome to Mrs. Katie Ward, who has begun with us as Reading/Writing Interventionist at the Elementary! Mrs. Ward will work with Mrs. Jones in these positions and we are fortunate to have her as she brings with her a great deal of knowledge and skill. Mrs. Ward has also been subbing with us for some time so our students are familiar with her. Please help her feel welcome!

Even Leo loves the "Home of the Comets!" K-9 Leo and his handler, Officer Thielen of the Midland Police Department, were at the Jr/Sr High last week, and we appreciate them stopping by! Leo first visited us when he was a puppy and full of energy; he's now an older and wiser 6-year-old - and very smart and sweet! Thanks to Officer Thielen and Leo for coming to see us and posing for this picture!

Leading the Pledge tonight was 1st grader Lyle and 3rd grader Emalee! They earned this special honor by being leaders in their classroom. It was a pleasure to see them tonight! Thank you Lyle, Emalee, and your families for coming out this evening. #growingforthefuture

Upcoming CMU youth basketball camp, ages 7-14, boys and girls. Check it out!

On Tuesday, April 9th both Third Grade classes visited the Coleman Library for the SmartKids Money program. Students participated in a "sticker store" activity where they were given some “money” to spend or save as they chose. Thanks to our teachers for finding unique ways to incorporate real life examples in their lessons to help students really understand what they're learning, and thank you to the library for hosting this event! #growingforthefuture #ColemanComets

Now it's the custodial crew's turn! Elementary staff/students took the time to recognize all the super important things this awesome crew of people provide for them daily. Thank you custodians for keeping our school clean and operating smoothly!

In an effort to help students explore and experience careers, Midland County ESA is offering 5 unique camps this summer! Here's one of them: NEW!! Level Up-Advanced Skilled Trades Camp: July 29th-Aug 1st Students will participate in hands-on experiences to further develop their skills during this 4 day trades camp. Activities will include building a structure from the ground up and expanding their welding, electrical and plumbing skills. This camp will be held at the Greater Michigan Construction Academy For more details on dates and costs please see the attached flier. Please use this link to register for all summer camps: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Myto3oK5JaWxG-DWgQztX3pehpZwob3fDZsuy6_0Njg/edit

From Mrs. Araway: Students in classrooms led by Missy Lynch and Shaeler Mallory have participated in the CricketTogether eMentoring program throughout the school year in partnership with the Midland County United Way. We recently received these statistics regarding our students' participation: We are thrilled to inform you that Shaeler (Mrs. Mallory) has 442 letter exchanges between students and eMentors so far this school year! We are thrilled to inform you that Missy (Mrs. Lynch) has 400 letter exchanges between students and eMentors so far this school year! And our students are not finished writing yet! Students will continue to work with their eMentors during the months of April and May. Thank you to Mrs. Lynch and Mrs. Mallory for their willingness to pilot this experience for our students, and thank you to the Midland County United Way for supporting our students' growth and potential! #growingforthefuture

Right before Spring Break, the elementary school hosted their 16th annual talent show! Great job, kiddos! #ColemanCometPride

In an effort to help students explore and experience careers, Midland County ESA is offering 5 unique camps this summer! Here's one of them: Scrub Life - Healthcare Camp: June 10-12 Students will have hands-on experiences working on various skills in healthcare; vital signs, first aid, simulations. The camp will be hosted at Davenport University Midland Campus. For more details on dates and costs please see the attached flier. Please use this link to register for all summer camps: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Myto3oK5JaWxG-DWgQztX3pehpZwob3fDZsuy6_0Njg/edit

In March, the elementary school celebrated Publishing Day and have invited some special readers to come in on Mondays and read to our class. Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Bootz have started us off, but we have decided to keep it going for the month of April! #readingmonth

New Culinary Arts flier alert! This unique program is open to high school students from any Midland County high school, INCLUDING homeschooled students! Contact your school counselor or call Coleman Schools at (989) 465-6171 for more information! Also feel free to check out our Culinary Arts website and out CTE website to see all that we have to offer! We're #growingforthefuture . . . are YOU? https://www.colemanschools.net/page/culinary-arts-program https://www.colemanschools.net/page/cte-programs