Coleman Elementary School

As the 2023-2024 school year gets started, remember that you can link our calendar to your Google calendar. As we make updates, additions, and cancelations, they will automatically be recorded on your calendar. At colemanschools.net, go to the homepage of your school of choice, click the 'link' at the center of the page, and follow instructions.

Last week, the third grade classes went to Chippewa Nature Center to learn about the natural resources used by indigenous peoples in Michigan. It was a great trip! CNC provides hands-on science, ag, and social studies lessons to our students both in district and through field trips. This valuable partnership we have with CNC is funded through grants (free money that must be spent on specific items) from local organizations that allow us to integrate real-world agriscience skills into our K - 8th grade science curriculum. It's a unique opportunity that we are lucky to take advantage of (and the kids enjoy it, too!).

Leading the Pledge tonight was 1st grader Lyle and 3rd grader Emalee! They earned this special honor by being leaders in their classroom. It was a pleasure to see them tonight! Thank you Lyle, Emalee, and your families for coming out this evening. #growingforthefuture

On Tuesday, April 9th both Third Grade classes visited the Coleman Library for the SmartKids Money program. Students participated in a "sticker store" activity where they were given some “money” to spend or save as they chose. Thanks to our teachers for finding unique ways to incorporate real life examples in their lessons to help students really understand what they're learning, and thank you to the library for hosting this event! #growingforthefuture #ColemanComets

Now it's the custodial crew's turn! Elementary staff/students took the time to recognize all the super important things this awesome crew of people provide for them daily. Thank you custodians for keeping our school clean and operating smoothly!

From Mrs. Araway: Students in classrooms led by Missy Lynch and Shaeler Mallory have participated in the CricketTogether eMentoring program throughout the school year in partnership with the Midland County United Way. We recently received these statistics regarding our students' participation: We are thrilled to inform you that Shaeler (Mrs. Mallory) has 442 letter exchanges between students and eMentors so far this school year! We are thrilled to inform you that Missy (Mrs. Lynch) has 400 letter exchanges between students and eMentors so far this school year! And our students are not finished writing yet! Students will continue to work with their eMentors during the months of April and May. Thank you to Mrs. Lynch and Mrs. Mallory for their willingness to pilot this experience for our students, and thank you to the Midland County United Way for supporting our students' growth and potential! #growingforthefuture

Right before Spring Break, the elementary school hosted their 16th annual talent show! Great job, kiddos! #ColemanCometPride

In March, the elementary school celebrated Publishing Day and have invited some special readers to come in on Mondays and read to our class. Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Bootz have started us off, but we have decided to keep it going for the month of April! #readingmonth

FYI - next week Tuesday through Friday will be our annual hearing and vision screenings for our elementary school students.

Charlee and Dane's Uncle, Stefan Jones, was our WatchDOG at the elementary on Tuesday, March 19th! Thank you Stefan for being one of our awesome volunteers!

Monica and Matt Sysak were WatchDOGS at the elementary on Friday, March 15th. You can tell by the smile that Crase was happy and proud to have both his parents here!

For today's (hopefully) last snowstorm of the year, something to entertain all of you. I hope you all have a wonderful break full of relaxation and fun! See you on Tuesday, April 2nd.

The 4th grade class recently enjoyed another educational trip to the Chippewa Nature Center! #growingforthefuture

Thanks to our three pledge leaders from the Board Meeting Monday night: Dane, Elissa, and Avery! You all did a very excellent job representing the elementary school! #ColemanCometPride #growingforthefuture

Ms. Paola, one of our 6th grade ELL students, worked with Ms. J over the last few weeks to create these multicultural showcases next to the elementary main office! One of them is titled "Positivity Around the World" and the other is called "Languages of the Comets." Each showcase has buttons attached that will read aloud different phrases in foreign languages, with the translations included as well. Gracias Paola for the unique project! The kids have been loving pressing the buttons as they walk through the halls. #growingforthefuture #ColemanCometPride #academicsartsathleticsagriculture

#LeaderInMe night was a big success!!! Thanks to all the teachers, staff, and students that put in the time to plan and volunteer for this special event. Everybody had a great time! #growingforthefuture

Brooklyn Burns was our WatchDOG on Monday, February 19th. Here she is with her daughter Marlena. Thank you for spending the day with us Ms. Burns!

Mr. Cason did a fantastic job last night starting off the Board Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance! He spoke nice and loud -- like a leader! Thanks to Cason and his family for coming out last night, we always enjoy the pledge more when a kiddo helps us out! #ColemanComets #growingforthefuture

Girls' Basketball games are on for tonight with the temps warming later today. Practices will be voluntary for today- please check with your coach/ advisor.

Coleman Schools are closed today, Friday, Jan. 26th, 2024, due to icy backroad conditions. Information will be posted around noon regarding any afternoon and evening events.