This past spring, Agscience students planted pumpkin seeds in the land lab. This past week, elementary teachers were able to take their students out to pick pumpkins and use them in their classrooms. Thanks to Mrs. Lynch for sharing your creations!
Effective today, Monday, October 25th, is the attached Order from the Midland County Health Department Director, Mr. Fred Yanoski.
We are proud to share that Coleman Schools has already been following all of the originally recommended protocols for COVID-19 with our students and staff.
In general, the Order doesn't change much for Coleman Schools. There are just a couple of points that will change:
1) We have to “disseminate, publish and post” the Order and for future reference you can find it on our website on the Homepage under the "COVID-19 Information" button;
2) Per CDC updated recommendations (dated 10-15-21), a vaccinated close contact will test on day 5 to 7 (previously 3 to 5) after exposure and can discontinue mask wearing with a negative test.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. McCormack at the Board Office. The full Health Department Order can be found here:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1641377/FINAL_Isolation_and_Quarantine_Emergency_Order_10.25.21.pdf
7th-12th grade LEADERS met with Mrs. Hess and Mrs. McCormack during seminar today. Any student from those grades who wanted to be part of the group was invited originally by Mrs. McCormack and wuite a few from each grade joined. They have big ideas and spent some time planning how they can impact not only themselves and their skills but others and their school in positive ways. In order to stay a part of this group, they are required to continue to better themselves and represent the school and themselves in positively at all times. They worked on brainstorming projects around school pride/spirit, activities, student jobs, positive feedback to build on everyone's success and upgrades among others. Students who barely know each other worked collaboratively together today. Next week- we put the ideas into action! Names of our LEADERS will be forthcoming.
It's time for the Scholastic Book Fair! The Book Fair will be open during school Monday and Wednesday and during parent/teacher conferences on Tuesday. You can also visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more! All proceeds go to our library for future book purchases.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=colemanelementaryschool2
Wednesday, Oct. 13th is Administrator's Day and we are fortunate to have some of the best on our Comet Team. Thank you to Cindy Araway (Elementary Principal), Jen Hess (Jr./Sr. High Principal), Mike Huss (Maintenance/Custodial Director), Sara Hegel (Business Manager), Sara McNerney (Payroll Specialist), Michael Cowell (Transportation Director), Scott Baase (Food Service Director) and I'm adding Kerry Berthume in here without whom so much of the Supt./Board of Ed. work would not be possible. They are all gems that we cannot do without, giving unending time and energy. Please take a minute to share a few words, send them a note or give a small token of appreciation. Happy Administrator's Day!
Sam Ellison supported Coleman Elementary as a WatchDOG on Monday, Oct 4th! Here he is pictured with his daughters: Kindergartener Autumn, 4th grader Sophie, and 6th grader Aubrie. Thanks for volunteering, Sam!
Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on October 19th from 12:00-8:00 p.m., excluding a 4:30-5:30 p.m. dinner for teachers. Students DO have school on the morning of October 19th as well. Some of the format has been adjusted in order to better serve families at each level. Please take a moment to review the format at this link: https://5il.co/109ty .
Please take a few minutes to fill out this Follow-Up Survey regarding the Bond vote this past August if you have not already gotten a chance. This feedback will be reviewed by the Board and Facilities Committee to better understand what the community is looking for. Feel free to share the message on Facebook, forward a text to another Coleman Community School District community member and fill it out yourself. The link is: https://forms.gle/wdPrsgysRoyazsK58 The survey link can also be found on the Homepage at www.colemanschools.net . Community meetings will be scheduled soon for people to share their thoughts in person as well.
Homecoming Parade starting in a couple of minutes- come on out and see all of our fabulous students, staff and families in town!
Attendance is limited at the Homecoming Assembly tomorrow, but everyone can watch the livestream: https://youtu.be/zIvOlybaxN0. The assembly will begin shortly after 2:00.
Good morning Comets, parents, and community! Are you interested in learning more about the 7 Habits? The elementary school staff has formed a team that will create and post weekly Wednesday vlogs to expand on topics within each of the 7 Habits. You can find the first vlog of this brand new series on the new Leader in Me page here: https://www.colemanschools.net/o/elementary/page/leader-in-me--46
Thanks so much for your donations so far! Here are the items that the Drama Club is still looking for.
Check out these free walk-in vaccine clinics offered by the Midland County Department of Public Health!
Coleman Community Schools' Board of Education currently has an open position to be filled by appointment. For those interested in applying, you can find more information at: https://5il.co/zwps
Mobile Food Pantry October 13 at the United Steel Workers Hall in Midland. Preregister on October 11.
The Powder Puff Game between the junior and seniors is Monday, Oct. 4th at 7 p.m. to kick off Homecoming Week. Come out for a great time and to support this fundraiser for the junior and senior classes.
Spirit Week at the Jr./Sr. High
Monday- Class Color Day
Tuesday- Occupation Day
Wednesday- Meme Day
Thursday- Western Day
Friday-Blue & White Day
Homecoming Parade Oct. 8th at 5:00 & game vs. St. Charles @7 p.m. Welcome back, Alumni!
Homecoming Dance Saturday, Oct. 9th under the tents for high school students only. We will have space heaters in the tent and there will be a few yard games. The price of admission is $6 per person. There will be pop and water available for sale.
Are you excited for Coleman Jr/Sr High's upcoming Drama Club production of The Wizard of Oz? Here is an opportunity to help out! We are still looking for several props/items for the play (see image).
Also, feel free to check out the brand new Drama Club page on the school website! https://www.colemanschools.net/o/coleman-cs/page/drama-club--68
Here is the link for the NHS induction ceremony, which starts at 2:05 PM today. Check out our awesome Comets! https://youtu.be/xraGRjLk1sY
We are fortunate to continue a strong relationship with local law enforcement on many levels, much of that in an effort to be proactive with the goal that many of those measures will never be necessary, but to be prepared if they are. Deputy Brandan Hodges, our School Resource Office, led local police and a SWAT team through the Jr./Sr. High after school hours today.
There were no issues and this was a pre-scheduled visit for them to practice. The visit also gave those officers the opportunity to learn our building, the hallways, entries and exits. . We are very fortunate for the close working relationships we have and how they value our students. Thank you!
We are pleased to officially announce we have a new Jr./Sr. High Principal starting September 29th! Mrs. Jennifer Hess will be joining our Comet Team and we are fortunate to have her. Please see this link for a letter coming home with Jr./Sr. High students today: https://5il.co/zdjg