Coleman Community Schools

Here's just a snippet of the information available on the NEW bond information flier! https://5il.co/269tc We encourage you to test out your approximate annual, monthly, and daily tax increases with the tax calculator available on the bond page on the school website. Many people are surprised at how low their costs could be! https://www.colemanschools.net/page/bond-information-2023

Community Christmas Closet forms are now available. One form is to be used for all of the children in one family. This Kings Daughters and Sons distribution program has provided clothing to low-income children in Midland County for several deades. Forms can picked up and dropped off in your school offices or printed from here: https://5il.co/25v5r

Meet Mr. Zink, our new Career/College Advisor! His postition is a biannual rotating position funded by Michigan College Access Network (an AmeriCorps program called AdviseMI) and shared with Meridian schools. Mr. Zinc is available to arrange tours and contacts for education and training after graduation, scholarship guidance, skilled trades sources, and visits with college representatives.

The HS volleyball teams are collecting cans and bottles. Contact your favorite player or get in touch with the coaches.

We've had a few new staff members join us recently -- please help us to welcome them! Ms. Amanda Mahler, a Speech & Language Pathologist, joins us about 7 hours a week to support part of Mrs. Winslow's caseload of students, which is high this year (which says a lot because Sandy works SO hard!). Ms. Mahler was highly recommended and works with the ESA in preschool and other areas as part of her role there. She will be a great addition and support. Ms. Lauren Hansen is joining us as a paraprofessional in the Responsibility Center/Proactive Support position at the Jr/Sr High. Ms. Hansen is a graduate of Jenison High and Aquinas College, now getting her Masters in Counseling. She has worked with students with ODD and Autism, has a background in ABA therapy, and worked in before and after school programs among other jobs. Mr. Kris Anderson is our new Kindergarten teacher! Mr. Anderson previously taught 1st, 2nd and 5th grades and really loves working with the younger students. He has a strong background in project-based learning and strives to make learning fun and make connections with the students and his team while showing strong gains in student achievement. Mr. Anderson has taken over Mrs. Katie Staley's classroom, whose family is moving up north. Mrs. Staley has connected with many students and families in her time at Coleman and her knowledge, efforts and care are greatly appreciated. Thank you, Mrs. Staley!

This event is a great opportunity to learn more about how to promote healthy digital media use in your home. Register by Friday 9/29 to join in!

Visit your township or city hall, or go to www.michigan.gov/vote to request an absentee ballot! Don't forget that you can register to vote until election day (Nov. 7), and that there are tons of facts about the Coleman Community Schools Bond Proposal on the school website if you're still not sure how you're voting this time around: https://www.colemanschools.net/page/bond-information-2023

Back in August, the elementary school received a special donation of 384 backpacks from Costco of Midland, enough for each student! Each backpack included a few school supplies for students to use, as well. We are super appreciative of this donation that helped to lessen the hardships of back-to-school season for our families, especially those families with multiple children in the household. We are extremely grateful for this opportunity to partner with Costco and find ways to make it easier to support our students in their learning. Costco's backpack program is a part of their Commitment to Communities initiative. Since 1993, Costco has donated over 7 million backpacks all over the world. Community partnerships such as this are important for our students. When students see that those in the community care about them, it can inspire them and show that their educational success matters and is important. Thanks again to Costco of Midland for the generous donation that helped to kick off our new school year on a great note!

Welcome to the new CTE Programs page! If you're a current Coleman student, enrolled at a nearby district, or even a homeschool student, check it out! 10th - 12th graders that are interested in our Agriscience or Culinary program are invited to join us for just a few hours out of their school day to learn unique career-focused skills (and earn a math or science credit while they're at it!) Check out the new page to learn more - we hope you consider joining us! https://www.colemanschools.net/page/cte-programs

Your help is needed to increase access to improve resources for youth and young adults in your school district. Sign up at this link to share what you know, and you can win a $15 gift card. Refer to the flier for more information! https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ1TD0TPnDZ5_JqjtSsL1rUJAD-oKYQVal-s_YyBK7_p92sIKvWWCne8LjjDoBynBMmnUxkFNk87

Residents of the Pere Marquette Senior Apartments enjoyed VIP seats during the 2023 Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 15th. Thank you to Coleman Schools teachers Alex Fox and Jesse Kalitta for escorting residents to and from the event, John and Sandy Spicer from Mama's Market, Coleman Schools maintenance crew, and City of Coleman workers who assisted with set up.

We had some awesome WatchDOGs visit us last Friday! Thank you to Sean Long (pictured with his daughters, Laura and Layna) and to Jason Germain (pictured with his sons Alexander and Quintin) for volunteering your time to show our students what great leaders are like!

Today is Technology/Communications Department Recognition Day! This group keeps us all running smoothly, gets us out of many different jams, and honestly just helps us maintain some sanity! They are skilled, detail-oriented, and bring a great deal of knowledge and support to the district and each of us individually. We couldn't do all that we do without them. Please help us recognize the great work they do!

Did you know that the November 2023 Bond Proposal DOES NOT include the construction of a new auxiliary gym OR a new auditorium? These items were formerly part of the August 2021 Bond Proposal, but have since been removed in the current proposal in order to better reflect community feedback. The current proposal will instead address minor renovations in the current auditorium and a full renovation of the current locker rooms. If you weren't aware of this fact, you should check out our Bond page to make sure you have all the up-to-date info about the current proposal! https://www.colemanschools.net/page/bond-information-2023

Build a closer bond with your 6-18 year-old at this STEM-focused event by Self Love Beauty at the Greater Michigan Construction Academy in Midland next week!

Whoa! Is that Mrs. Torreano on the big screen at Dow Diamond?! It is! Congratulations to Mrs. Kirsten Torreano for winning Loons Teacher of the Year! She earned this for her innovative ideas and high standards in the classroom., as well as her collaboration with other colleagues. Awesome job!!!

Show the Comets some love with this fancy yard sign! Any orders made using this link will support the junior class to help raise funds for Prom 2024. Go blue!!! https://cometpride2023.itemorder.com/shop/product/34093605/

The Culinary students were working hard on their knife skills and kitchen/classroom etiquette. Looks like they're doing a great job! This class is full of students from Bullock Creek, Coleman, Meridian, Midland Dow and Midland High schools. Learn more about both of our CTE programs at our CTE page here: https://www.colemanschools.net/page/cte-programs

Another reminder about next week's Homecoming Jr/Sr High spirit week themes! Who's excited?!

Congratulations to Mrs. Diane Cauchy who is the recipient of a $75 one time use credit to shop for basic school supplies at the Meemic Foundation online store, powered by Office Depot! Thank you, Diane, for submitting this request to provide even more for your students and classroom.