Everybody - set your alarms for 3:00! If we are able to earn the FIRST donation after 3:00 pm today, before any other participating organization, we'll win the "$300 after 3" award and an additional $300 for our endowment fund! Let's go for it! Check out our Give Local page here to read our story and learn more about the endowment fund! https://www.givelocalmidland.org/organizations/coleman-community-schools
The Comet HS Band had the amazing opportunity to perform onstage at the legendary Carnegie Hall back in March! This trip was made possible by our generous community that rallied together to support this once-in-a-lifetime experience for our students. Small school, BIG opportunities! #LEADLikeAComet
So, what do we use the CCS Endowment Fund for? This past school year we funded three projects that were proposed by staff members. Project #2 helped the Drama Club put on their full-length production of Mary Poppins! This funding was used to purchase supplies for set-building, costumes, and hair & make-up needs. If you want to help us fund more projects next year, consider making a contribution to the Endowment Fund today! https://www.givelocalmidland.org/organizations/coleman-community-schools #GiveLocalMidland #LEADLikeAComet
Can’t donate today? You can still help by SHARING this post! Spreading the word helps us reach those who don’t have us added on social media . . . who can help us win this next prize! If we are able to get more unique donors between 6:00 pm (now!) and 7:00 pm than any other participating organization today, we'll win the "Happy Hour" award and an additional $300 for our endowment fund! Let's go for it! #GiveLocalMidland https://www.givelocalmidland.org/organizations/coleman-community-schools
Elementary students practice their science skills by analyzing every step of the planting process. #LEADLikeAComet
If you plan to donate today but still haven’t, this is your sign to do it NOW before you forget! You can donate as little as $5 - but truly any size donation helps us move forward towards our goal of supporting important projects and student needs to make Coleman Schools the best district we can be. Donate here: https://www.givelocalmidland.org/organizations/coleman-community-schools #GiveLocalMidland
Congrats to Kapre, who powerlifted herself all the way to 11th place at the USA Powerlifting Nationals! Way to #LEADLikeAComet!
Only FOUR hours left to get your donations in for Coleman Schools during #GiveLocalMidland! You can donate to our endowment fund anytime, but donations made during today's special event can help us earn additional matching funds and prizes. Don't miss your chance to donate if you can, or SHARE to help get the word out! Only a minimum $5 donation! https://www.givelocalmidland.org/organizations/coleman-community-schools
Each month, we pick two K-6th graders that nominated themselves to recite the Pledge of Allegiance onstage at the Board Meeting to get the meeting started. Practicing public speaking even at a young age is super beneficial! Way to #LEADLikeAComet!
So, what do we use the CCS Endowment Fund for? This past school year we funded three projects that were proposed by staff members. Project #3 funded in-classroom Calming Centers for students K-2nd grade! Calming Centers are intended to provide students with regulation tools they can use to obtain and keep body and emotional regulation while remaining in the classroom in order to promote learning and a safe space for all. If you want to help us fund more projects next year, consider making a contribution to the Endowment Fund today! https://www.givelocalmidland.org/organizations/coleman-community-schools #GiveLocalMidland #LEADLikeAComet
Friday was Food Service Staff Recognition Day! This crew rises early to feed TONS of kids twice daily. They work in the loudest space in the building and come in with smiles and good food every day. Thank you all for keeping our students well fed - we greatly appreciate your efforts!
#GiveLocalMidland starts at midnight tonight! ☄️ This year's theme is #LEADLikeAComet, where we'll highlight just a fraction of all the great leadership we see in our Comets day after day. During this event, your donations to the CCS Endowment Fund go even farther than normal with the opportunity to earn matching funds. We need everyone’s help to reach our $4,000 goal this year, so PLEASE help us spread the word! The donation link goes live at midnight: https://www.givelocalmidland.org/organizations/coleman-community-schools
Some 7th graders showing their spirit for Tropical Day at the Junior/Senior High Friday! Reminder: next Friday, May 9, is Farmer or Country day. Let's see your best farmer/country gear!
Junior Lillian Rice attended the Midland Section of the American Society Awards Banquet on Wednesday, April 30th. Lillian was nominated for having the highest GPA in Chemistry in Coleman High School this year!
The 5th graders had a great time at Chippewa Nature Center getting some hands-on experience and learning more about nature's food chain.
Reminder: Get your votes in for Mr. Burkhart through May 30th! We're setting a reminder alarm on our phones, because life has so many distractions.
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Our chicks are here!
We are excited for our upcoming annual Leadership day at Coleman Elementary on Friday, May 16. We will be starting with a school-wide picnic lunch at 12:00, then games and Leader In Me presentations in the class, a habit parade and final habit huddle of the year at the track. Families and community members are welcome!! Can't wait to see you all there.
6th graders did some undercover bulb planting in the fall! Daffodils are springing up in front of the elementary school.
Thank you to Paul Gross for coming to speak to our students about the Ag, Food, and Natural Resources degree and credential opportunities that Mid Michigan College has to offer our students!
Mr. Burkhart has been nominated for the Golden Apple Award! You can vote daily through May 30 by clicking on the link below and completing the registration.
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On Tuesday, April 29th, Members of the Jazz Band and Choir performed at the MSAC Talent Review. Schools across the MSAC each sent three acts to perform. Those acts were judged and the top 8 were chosen to be a part of the Traveling Talent Show, performing in each of the schools over the next week. We're excited to say that our Jazz Band and Choir performance of SIX were both chosen to be a part of the Traveling show!
The 5th graders have been working hard on M-Step tests (all 4!), and were ready to tackle NWEA testing this week.
Ms. Nartkers 4th grade class enjoyed the wonderful weather this week on a field trip to the Chippewa Nature Center while learning about local landscapes and how they are impacted by erosion.
