Coleman Elementary School would like to recognize and thank Corteva Philanthropy. Corteva has awarded a $2,000 grant allowing for partial funding of visits by Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) Educators to our classrooms this year. During these visits the CNC Educators and our Teachers partner to integrate Agriscience skills into the Michigan Science standards. Watch for pictures to come in the future and thank you to Corteva Philanthropy!
Culinary Arts students were working on setting up front of the house last week. How did they do?
Mrs. Torreano has launched her "1,000 Cranes" project in her JH SEL class a couple of weeks ago. Every student has successfully completed at least one origami crane! Some students have already made more and have become project ambassadors to help lead the initiative. This project is based on the Japanese legend that anyone who folds 1,000 paper cranes will be granted either a lifetime of happiness or one wish. While the goal is to make 1,000 cranes, the students are also practicing mindfulness, extending their ability to concentrate on tasks, helping other students, and improving self confidence through learning new skills that may seem hard at first.
Absentee ballots are available now- don't forget to get out and vote for the Coleman Community Schools Bond Proposal for our students.
The last week of September was Midland County’s Neighboring Week -- and our elementary students celebrated it! They discussed their neighborhoods and how they can be kind neighbors. Then, they decorated a house to add to our school neighborhood bulletin board. Even Deputy Hodges joined in on the fun!
There will be no school for Elementary or Jr/Sr High students and staff tomorrow, Friday, 10.6.2023. Picture Day at the Jr/Sr High School will be rescheduled. Varsity football will still travel to Merrill tomorrow for the game. Students who are transported to the ESA Special Education programs will still be provided transportation.
Students who attend CTE programs at other schools as part of the consortium can still attend those programs if they choose and have transportation.
We hope by getting this to you as quickly as possible, it will help with your planning.
At 2:30 this afternoon, we lost water at the Jr/Sr High School due to a maintenance situation with our backflow system and a leak that was quickly addressed by our maintenance crew. We greatly appreciate their quick action to limit the issue. The main water supply to the whole building is shut down until this issue can be repaired. The company has already been in the building and parts are being overnighted. We anticipate repairs will be completed tomorrow, but not until late morning/early afternoon.
With the Jr/Sr High closed tomorrow, we will also have the Elementary students stay home; we would not meet our attendance requirements to count the school day tomorrow.
The Health Department will be hosting an immunization clinic at the Jr/Sr High School! Check out the flier for more info. Also -- don't forget to fill out the correct attached consent forms if you or your student will be receiving any immunizations. There is a consent form for preschool/kindergarteners, and one for adolescents, so make sure you select the right one! Flu vaccines: https://5il.co/25v5y Preschool/Kindergarten: https://5il.co/1il3v Adolescent: https://5il.co/1il3w
This week is all about Custodians/Maintenance Staff. These guys work so hard every day to help all of us out. They keep things running as efficiently as possible, ensure our facilities are safe, and reflect our Comet Pride.
Please reach out to each of them (Troy, Matt, Jim, Dan, Jason S., Jason H., and Wade) at some point this week. Drop them a quick note, say a little thank you, or give them a small token of appreciation... or if you have their cell number, maybe send them a fun text for a change!
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
Please be aware that there is an emergency alert TEST communication going out tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, October 4th at 2:20 pm.
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
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!
