Miss Gina's and Miss Amber's Summer SPARKS class is learning about embryology, and eggs the students placed in the incubator have begun to hatch! They have four chicks so far. The kids - and adults - are all very excited.
They have Miss Dee, 4-H Program Coordinator for Midland County MSU Extension, to thank for assisting with this project.
What is the importance of the updates to the current gym and addition of an auxiliary gym in this bond? Here are a few short videos showing the current state of our Jr./Sr. High locker rooms https://vimeo.com/571742656 , conversation about the auxiliary gym https://vimeo.com/571761679 and how it will support all of our athletes and community, along with conceptual designs of the auxiliary gym https://drive.google.com/file/d/14zc3OguaX_3-zPVY50TXnz4VYnJbB111/view?usp=sharing
Please take a few minutes to view and SHARE! Be sure to vote on August 3rd or by Absentee Ballot by August 2nd.
Do you have questions about Coleman Community Schools' relationship with the Greater Midland Coleman Family Center and how the bond could impact that? You can find information in the FAQ on the Bond page or just watch this video: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AL5zX-hHZ2U4HB1dPSsSslt3o53TsVMi?usp=sharing Feel free to SHARE with the community! Be sure to vote on August 3rd or by Absentee Ballot by August 2nd.
You can learn more about why an Auditorium is necessary and see what we would be doing with the current Auditorium https://vimeo.com/571771367 and Band Room https://vimeo.com/571770888 at these links. Conceptual designs for the Auditorium can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14hbTTlIHteKThJoubVImvSB1AhgPbP9J/view?usp=sharing and https://drive.google.com/file/d/14p3fx5P4ystPW4ZPjo-PE8_vK727is-S/view?usp=sharing
Feel free to SHARE with the community! Be sure to vote on August 3rd or by Absentee Ballot by August 2nd.
Q: Do we have "trades" classes for Coleman Schools' students?
A: YES! We certainly do. Coleman Community Schools are part of the Midland County Career-Technical Education (CTE) Consortium offering 18+ programs to high school students, one of them being our own Agriscience Program. CTE courses are what used to be referred to as the "trades". Check out this video for more information about all of the programs our students are currently a part of and what could be if the Bond Proposal were to pass on August 3rd: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15I_Jll_mIRkiRxdoB7thcuT59sfpQrca/view?usp=sharing
Thinking about enrolling your child at Coleman Community Schools? It's easy! Check out the enrollment page on the Coleman Community Schools website to find registration forms, a place to ask your questions, and videos about our district! We hope to meet you soon! #CometPride
Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 or by absentee ballot. Coleman Schools' Bond Proposal is on the ballot.
The Community Meeting regarding the Bond Proposal, held this past Wednesday is recorded here in full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFlRhw1WpOw (it states the video is unavailable, but click the "Watch on You Tube" link). The recording is information-packed and includes the most recent information as well as conversation from community members, students, board members and a question/answer session. The Tax Calculator usage is also shown.
Thank you and as always should you have any questions, please email us jmccormack@colemanschools.net or call 989.465.6060.
Only 11 days left before the August 3rd Coleman Schools' Bond vote either in person or by Absentee Ballot! Anyone who is a registered voter in the Coleman Community Schools' District, whether a taxpayer or not, can vote. If you haven't yet had a chance to look at the factual information for yourself, you can do so at our website, www.colemanschools.net and click on the Bond Information link at the top of the home page or at this link: https://www.colemanschools.net/o/coleman-cs/page/bond-information--11h
There you will find: updated Frequently Asked Questions (more to be added on Monday), short video tours of the buildings' current state and project plans, estimates, Conceptual Designs, a Tax Calculator and much more. Take a few minutes to look through them.
We have recently heard of situations where people have been told their taxes would raise significantly, but after going on the Tax Calculator, it was much less than they were told. Please take the chance to look into it for yourself or call the Board Office at 989.465.6060 and we will be happy to walk you through it.
Please join us for Bond Informational Community Meeting #2 in person or via Livestream at the QR code link or by contacting us.
Watching for those fair pictures of our Comets or other fantastic things they are doing this summer, but we don't catch it all. Send us a PM and/picture to FB at Coleman School District letting us know about them so we can share it out. #GoComets
Please join us for Bond Informational Community Meeting #2 in person or via Livestream at the QR code link or by contacting us.
A Coleman Schools' Bond Proposal is on the ballot for August 3rd, 2021. You can also vote now by Absentee Ballot. See images for more information.
Coleman Schools is Community-Focused! See how it shows through the eyes of Comet students, families and staff and feel free to share at: https://vimeo.com/558889376
Please join us for Bond Informational Community Meeting #2 in person or via Livestream at the QR code link or by contacting us.
Q: How will I know how much I would be paying in taxes per month if this bond were to pass?
A: You can go to the Bond link at the top of the District Homepage www.colemanschools.net. In that page is a Tax Calculator (also at this link: https://pfmtaxcalc.com/ColemanCommunitySchools/disclaimer.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fColemanCommunitySchools%2fdefault.aspx ) which will determine the highest calculation for your property taxes by year, month and day.
Some mills of this total calculation will fall off over time, reducing the amount of taxes per taxpayer. This tax calculator information is ONLY seen by the person entering the information.
Q: How does our district’s debt levy compare to the schools around us? A: Most school districts in Michigan address facility and transportation needs with a bond or sinking fund proposal. Currently, as is illustrated by the chart, Coleman is levying the lowest amount of many schools in the area and our size. If this bond proposal is approved on August 3rd, our total mills would increase to an estimated average rate of 7.55 mills over the term of the bond. This would still put us under or even with what at least 6 other local districts our size levy, inclusive of those in the image provided as well as Meridian, Bullock Creek and Harrison which are levying 7 mills, 7 mills and 4.3 mills, respectively.
Q: How does our district’s debt compare to the schools around us?
A: Most school districts in Michigan address facility and transportation needs with a bond or sinking fund proposal. Currently, as is illustrated by the chart, Coleman is levying the lowest amount of many schools in the area and our size. If this bond proposal is approved on August 3rd, our total mills would increase to an estimated average rate of 7.55 mills over the term of the bond. This would still put us under or even with what at least 6 other local districts our size levy, inclusive of those in the image provided as well as Meridian, Bullock Creek and Harrison which are levying 7 mills, 7 mills and 4.3 mills, respectively.
First, second and third graders are working on their reading skills in the SPARKS Summer Program. They have some guided reading time with the teachers, some silent reading time with books of their choice to practice the skills taught during the guided reading time and then they have a chance to read cards and build sentences. The "Kids Read Now" students are integrated on Tuesdays to work on these skills as well.
Just a reminder if you are interested in receiving breakfasts and lunches for the week through August 6th, simply fill out the survey at this link and read the information included about pick-up. https://forms.gle/TRiMDS4JgpF9qi4RA