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Panama Day 7: It was the last full day of activities, and definitely one to remember!! The Comets started the day with a bus ride across the country (2 hours) to get to Colón on the Caribbean side for a snorkeling sesh. The students and Miss J took a boat to a nearby beach and snorkeled in the beautiful blue waters of the Caribbean sea! They saw fish, sea urchins, corals, and many other little creatures. Don’t worry, no one was eaten by a shark! Afterwards, students stopped by the ruins of a Spanish fort in the town of Porto Belo.
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Panama Day 6: The Comets were immersed in the indigenous culture of Panama today! A community of Emberá people welcomed them to their home and allowed the Comets to experience their way of life for the day. Students were given a presentation about the Emberá people, saw their local school, played fútbol, saw some traditional dance, and were given traditional Emberá tattoos (temporary). They also ate a delicious traditional lunch of fried plantain, fresh tilapia, and local fruits. The Comets finished the day with a dinner in Casco Viejo!
Panama Day 4! (Day 5 update coming later tonight!) The Comets had an early start today on their way to a motorized canoe ride on Gatun Lake, which is part of the Panama Canal. While on the lake, they were able to see Panamanian wildlife, like monkeys, birds, and iguanas! After the lake, students took a hike through the rainforest in Soberanía National Park. Next they went to the Panama Canal Miraflores Lock to learn about the history of the canal and see some cargo ships making their way through. They finished up the day at the Feria Nacional de Artesanías to check out local crafters, musicians, artisans, and other artists!
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The Comets had a great day 5 of exploring Panama. They started the day touring a local farm and comparing Panamanian agriculture to our own! It was very cool to see all the crops grown like pineapples, coffee, citronella, dragonfruit, yucca, and turmeric. Students were even able to sample some AMAZING pineapple! After the farm was lunch at a local restaurant and a stop by the famous Panama sign on the Amador Causeway. They finished the day hiking 400+ feet of elevation for an awesome view of the city and canal.
Coleman Schools parents, community members and parents of Coleman area preschoolers~ MidMichigan Health is currently working on a competitive federal grant opportunity for potential expansion of hours to the Coleman School Based Health Clinic (SBHC). The grant would allow the Coleman SBHC to go from 24 to 30 hours per week. It is a highly competitive grant with 140 awards to community health centers in the nation. If expanded, the clinic would continue to support Coleman K-12 students and potentially Coleman area preschoolers. This survey will provide us with information on the needs of the community. Please take time over the next week to complete the survey at the link below if you would. https://forms.gle/B9aveQiXHZdmBqk1A Thank you for your time! ~ Mrs. McCormack, Supt.
In the wee hours of this morning four CHS students and one CHS teacher boarded a flight in Grand Rapids, headed for Atlanta and eventually Panama City, Panama. Pictured with wide-eyed smiles are Spanish teacher Ms. J, Adriana Federico, Zach MacPhee, Mia Hilty, and Josie Balliet at drop-off at the Grand Rapids Airport. Our CHS international travelers will arrive in Panama today. They will spend one week visiting Panama and experiencing life outside of the US. Wish them luck and safe travels!
Copier for sale and will be sold to the highest bidder submitting his/her bid no later than July 2nd, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Bids may be submitted in person or by mail to the Coleman Schools Board Office, 4823 N. Coleman Schools Drive or by email to Kerry Berthume at Kberthume@colemanschools.net . All bids must include: Name of person/company submitting the bid, address, phone number, email address, date and the bid amount. All bidders will be contacted no later than July 8th, 2024, letting them know if they were/ were not the winning bid. More information can be found below. For questions, please contact Jennifer McCormack at Jmccormack@colemanschools.net or 989.465.6060.
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Enrolling all K-12 students! We offer Leader in Me/7Habits training for all students and staff, 1:1 Chromebooks for student use, free daily breakfast and lunch, and best-practice K-12 core curriculum. School of Choice students welcome. Check out the enrollment page today! https://www.colemanschools.net/o/coleman-cs/page/enrollment
June Comet News out now! Keep an eye out for it to be in your mailboxes very soon . . . enjoy! https://5il.co/2on17
Don't forget that this edition and all past ones can be found on the school website under 'Parent/Student Resources.' (see screenshot)
The elementary hosted their annual Leadership Day this afternoon! They invited parents and the community to come in and learn about each of the 7 Habits through the Leader in Me program -- one presentation per grade level. Great job, kids!! #leaderinme
The Board approved updated curriculum for K-12 English Language Arts and K-12 Spanish last night at the Board Meeting! Mrs. Cauchy, Mrs. Pelletier, and Ms. J did an excellent job explaining how their new curriculums have astronomical proven results, are all research-based, and are heavily backed by science--not to mention the reasonable price, great pacing, and overall comprehensiveness. Our teachers are all very excited to roll it out and predict that we'll see results in student learning almost immediately! Looking forward to this exciting change!
The last Pledge Leaders of this school year are Cason and Kandice, both in Mrs. Pelletier's 3rd grade class! They did a great job tonight starting off the Board Meeting by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance nice and loud. Thank you both for being excellent leaders tonight! #ColemanCometPride
At the Board Meeting tonight, Mrs. Shumaker explained how the Board-approved grant she was awarded was a huge help in supporting the most recent production, Beauty and the Beast. Drama Club members Landon, Enaria, and Athena all took a moment to reflect on this year and express their joy and gratitude about being a part of the program.
Board-approved grants come from set-aside funds that the Board awards to staff/student projects in lieu of accepting payment for their services on the Board. The Board will consider project pitches and may choose to award these funds to support staff in their endeavors.
Next up is upcoming grad Gunner Staley! Everyone wish him a big congratulations! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Good luck at J. Ranck, Gunner! #ColemanCometPride
We're so proud of soon-to-be grad Vance Sysak! Congratulations to you and all you've accomplished here with us at Coleman Schools. We know you'll do amazingly at J. Ranck, Vance! #ColemanCometPride
Next year's Comet Kindergarteners posed in their new 'Class of 2037' T-shirts at Kindergarten Roundup last week! Don't they look cool? If you want to make sure your upcoming Kindergartener gets a free shirt, enroll NOW while supplies last! If you're already enrolled but didn't get your shirt yet, check in with the elementary school office. Check out our enrollment page for registration paperwork and for more info on the district! https://www.colemanschools.net/o/coleman-cs/page/enrollment
Congratulations to Dakota Schwerin, another one of our 2024 grads! We are super proud of all you've achieved at Coleman Schools and are looking forward to seeing your future blossom in the Tech industry; we know you'll do great! #ColemanCometPride
