We've made some changes to our 2023-2024 Jr/Sr High handbook regarding the parking lot! For more information, you can view our new handbook here: https://5il.co/xoqv Also, feel free to check out an overview of all of this year's changes here: https://5il.co/20p7o
We've made some changes to our 2023-2024 Jr/Sr High handbook regarding dress code! For more information, you can view our new handbook here: https://5il.co/xoqv Also, feel free to check out an overview of all of this year's changes here: https://5il.co/20p7o
Extra dress code info that couldn't fit in this image:
- teachers may refer students to the office where the Principal or Designee may require a student to change/adjust his/her clothing.
- if a student complies with requests to change/adjust clothing, he/she may return back to the classroom
- if a student complies, but is later found to be in violation again, he/she will be given a consequence for insubordination.
- if a student does not comply with requests to change/adjust clothing, he/she will be given a consequence for insubordination.
We've made some changes to our 2023-2024 Jr/Sr High handbook regarding tardies! For more information, you can view our new handbook here: https://5il.co/xoqv Also, feel free to check out an overview of all of this year's changes here: https://5il.co/20p7o
This year, we've made some adjustments to our Student Cell Phone Policy in the Jr/Sr High handbook. Why the Change? We believe that the new policy will: Decrease Distraction, Improve Academic Success, Build Community Within the School, Improve Mental Health, and Decrease Bullying and Mean Moments.
Handbook Verbiage:
Board Policy allows students to have cell phones at school. The phone should be turned off or on silent and in student lockers during the school day. This is in all school spaces, except the ones explained next. High school students ONLY may access and use their devices during their lunch/recess time. If a student needs to make contact with a parent during the school day , with staff permission, the student may ONLY come to the office to use the office phone or his/her cell phone (obtained from the locker with staff permission). Parents may contact the office to leave messages for their child.
In the event a phone is used without permission in the school, the phone will be confiscated. Having the device taken away the first time, will result in the student giving the device to the staff member and it can be given back to the student at the end of the hour. The second time, the student may pick the device up at the office at the end of the school day. A third time results in a contact to the parent/guardian who will then need to come to the school office to retrieve the device for the child. Any additional times may result in arrangements between the parent & Administration pertaining to no longer having the device in school.
If the phone is used in any illegal manner (including threats and bullying, improper video, sexting), there will be disciplinary actions and the parent(s) and possibly the police will be notified.
Students with medical conditions requiring regular access to a cell phone may have their phone as long as there is documentation from a medical provider on file in the office.
While visting NYC, Brayden Servis and his family attended a pre-taping of Live with Kelly and Mark. When they asked for volunteers to audition to be the trivia dancer, Brayden, much to the his family's shock, volunteered. The producer invited him and three ladies to the stage to compete. The audience then cheered for who they wanted, cheering loudest for Brayden! On that episode, he dances as the lead in for the trivia question and answers a couple of Mark's questions.
Brayden's episode will air August 7 at 9am on ABC. You'll see him about 15 mintues in. Can't wait to see it!
Join in on the FREE Juneteenth celebration this Sunday! Check out this flier for more information.
The Coleman Elementary PTO meeting scheduled for tonight has been CANCELED. See you next time!
Come check out this cool event coming up on Thursday if you're curious about jobs in STEM! Check out the flier for more information and to register.
Track States wrap-up: 4x100 relay team, Maddy Miller, Amber Nehrig, Ava Gross, & Neveah Chaffee - 5th place ALL STATE; Isaiah Biers, pole vault - 6th place ALL STATE; Nevah Chaffee, 100m dash - 19th place, Kaylee Aultman, 1600m run - 25th place; Maddy Miller, pole vault - 17th place and long jump - 23rd place. Great job, Comets! Looking forward to next year!
And Coleman softball wins districts 7-5 over Beal City! Outstanding job athletes and coaches. Go Comets!
Good luck to our Track and Field athletes competing at States in Grand Rapids tomorrow. Go Comets!
Girls win 5-0 in first game of districts. Next game starts at 6 p.m. tonight in Beal City. Go Comets!
Thank you to the families of our newest Comets for bringing your children to meet us and work with us for a short time at Kindergarten Roundup. We are looking forward to having you be a part of our school community!
Congrats to Comet alum Bianca Haley on the honor of being on the Dean's List at GVSU! We're so proud of you and your hard work!
If you or another Comet student/alum you know has also recently achieved something great, let us know so we can celebrate together! Send any exciting announcements to pr@colemanschools.net.
On Service Day, May 16, students from Mrs. Shumaker's seminar class gave back to the community by raking leaves at the Bauder house. They worked for 2 hours clearing flower beds of leaves, pinecones, and branches. Students that participated were Colt Cole, Kable Miller, Aston Bennett, Lily Colmus, Alivia Brooks, Marta Gonzales, Savanna Lewis, and Elley Johnson.
We had two WatchDOGS at the Elementary School last Friday, Jason Suhr (Pictured with daughters Mikayla and Emma) and Jason Germain (pictured with Mrs. Brownlee's class)! Thanks for volunteering and helping us out!
7th and 8th grade students, along with their Junior and Senior mentors, in the Peer 2 Peer program worked on a team building activity in which they had to camouflage paper comets around the Jr/Sr High building for the staff to find. Four teams were successful in hiding their comets so well (in plain sight) that they were not discovered! They were able to choose prizes as a reward for their expert camouflaging abilities. Can you find the hidden Comets in these pictures?
Last week, led by Mrs. Lagalo, the elementary students spent time practicing positive self affirmations. They made self portraits with affirmations, shared homemade affirmation cards with others, and made an Affirmation Board to be enjoyed by all. They did a great job showing love and care for themselves and others.
Reminder that today, Wednesday, May 17th is a half day for students. Lunch will be provided before students leave. Elementary dismisses at 11:30 amd Jr./Sr. High at 11:20.
Seniors Graduation rehearsal is this morning with Honors Night tonight for any community interested in attending. Graduation is Sunday, May 21st at 2;00 p.m. with community welcome.
There will be free sports physicals offered at West Midland Family Center on Tuesday, May 23rd from 4 to 8pm. Students and their families can call to setup an appointment anytime between now and then.
Please see the attached flier for more information!
