Coleman Elementary School

Thank you to families of Mrs. Standen/Mrs. Allen's class who came out for Poetry, Pizza and Parents! Mrs. Tara Standen, joined us as a 4th grade teacher this week. Tara had a business background before going back to school for teaching while raising her own kids. She has completed her teacher training and is ready to get started! Those who have been working with her in Harrison are thrilled with her ability to connect with students and the team, as well as her curricular knowledge. We are fortunate that she is joining us.

Many mornings the elementary school library is buzzing with students helping students. Sixth graders volunteer some time out of the classroom to listen to younger students read. This is a great example of Think Win-Win. Older students feel like experts, and younger students get additional practice with reading. We appreciate our student leaders!

Attention parents: the Mobile Dentist will be visiting us again soon on May 9th and May 16th! If you want to ensure your child receives dental care on these dates, please be sure to register your child by April 18th. You can return your physical form to the Elementary or Jr/Sr High School office, or you can register online at https://www.myschooldentist.com/. If you have any questions, please reach out to our School Nurse, Mrs. Weber.

Our paraprofessionals are a key factor in the successes of our students and the work of our staff. Today is Paraprofessional Recognition Day and we couldn't do all this without them! If you have a minute, drop them a note, send a thank you or give them a small token of appreciation for all they do. Thank you ladies!

Tonight's Pledge Leaders came dressed on theme! Myriah wore her 'USA' sweatshirt and Arianna wore her stars & stripes dress. The girls did a great job kicking off the meeting, thank you so much for helping us out tonight!

Last week, the elementary building celebrated Social-Emotional Learning week! The kindergarten and first grade classes discussed kindness and shared a time when someone was kind to them. The 2nd and 3rd grade classes defined what "happiness" meant to them and shared some things that make them happy. The 4th grade and Mrs. Young's classes worked on a collaborative mural project, displaying teamwork and creativity. Lastly, the 5th and 6th grade groups learned what "gratitude" means and identified things in their life that they are grateful for.

The elementary school had a very successful Publishing Day on Wednesday! Students walked around the school to read and enjoy the writing of other students. Parents were also invited to listen to our students' amazing work. Reading Month is always a blast!

Mark your calendars for another Community Informational Meeting regarding the May 2, 2023, Coleman Community Schools Bond Proposal which will take place Thursday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m. in the Jr./Sr. High School. Please share this information with friends and other community members. All are welcome and we hope to see you there to learn what is included in the proposal as well as where you can find more information. https://www.colemanschools.net/page/bond-information-2023

It is the goal of the Board and Administration to share information about the upcoming Bond Proposal with as many community members as possible.  Please feel free to share this message by forwarding it to those family and friends you know who may not currently have students in school.  How can you help or learn more about the upcoming May 2, 2023 Coleman Schools' Bond Proposal? Mark your calendars and attend a meeting- Coleman Bond Campaign Informational Meetings at the Coleman Jr./Sr. High School ! March 8th at 3:30 p.m. (Rm. 135)  March 8th at 6:00 p.m. (Auditorium)  March 23rd at 6:00 p.m. (Auditorium)  Come join us and bring friends, family, other community members and students to learn more about the upcoming May 2nd, 2023 Bond Proposal vote for the Jr./Sr. High School. During these meetings, we will also engage community members and staff in ways they can actively share information throughout the community.  Educate yourself and others with accurate information- take some time to look at the information on www.colemanschools.net Bond page link including tax calculator, bi-fold, scope and design, detailed bond proposal breakdown, specific projects included, Inquiry form and  video looks at the Jr./Sr. High building Take a tour of the building by going to the Inquiry Form on the website to ask questions or sign up for a tour on the Google Form. Once we receive the alert, we will be back in touch with you. You can also take a tour, mingle and have refreshments from 7-7:45 p.m. on March 9th before the Community Watch Party for the Leah's Korner Kafe episode on Restaurant Impossible. Sign up to help get the information out to the community! We need you to help share this important information accurately. You'll be given talking points and ways to help. Please go to this link:  https://forms.gle/ Kr9Jw67Pdq54evya9 Forward/share texts, emails and social media posts to those in your contact lists who do not have children in the school or who may not otherwise see them. If you are a coach, advisor or teacher, share this email and other information with families and students in your groups. Don't forget to vote on May 2nd or starting March 23rd by absentee ballot! Don't hesitate to reach out or have others reach out if there are questions. The best way to do this is through the Inquiry form on the website, but you can also reach me at jmccormack@colemanschools.net or 989.465.1891 x2104 or the Board at Board@colemanschools.net Go Comets!

March 8th at 3:30 p.m. (Rm. 135) March 8th at 6:00 p.m. (Auditorium) March 23rd at 6:00 p.m. (Auditorium) Come join us on the above dates at the Jr./Sr. High School! Bring friends, family, other community members and students to learn more about the upcoming Bond Proposal for the Jr./Sr. High School with a vote on May 2nd, 2023. At these times we will also engage community members and staff in ways they can actively share information throughout the community. More information can be found on our website www.colemanschools.net under the Bond link. Don't forget to vote on May 2nd or starting March 23rd by absentee ballot!

Our elementary teachers turned into "Things" last week to honor Dr. Seuss's birthday! Did you know that his birthday, March 2nd, is also National Read Across America Day? What a fun kick-off into Reading Month!

NEHS Induction for this evening will be rescheduled. Once there is a new date, it will be announced. Girls Basketball will travel to Montabella for Districts against Vestaburg tonight. The bus will leave a bit earlier than originally planned at 4:00p.m. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Boys Basketball will travel to Sacred Heart tonight. The bus will leave earlier than originally planned at 4:00 p.m. Game starts at 5:30 p.m. GO COMETS!

Coleman Schools will be closed for tomorrow, Tuesday, 2.28.2023. Information on afternoon and evening events will be posted by noon tomorrow.

Coleman Schools will be closing early at 2:30 p.m. today due to the weather. All afternoon and evening events and practices are canceled.

Update: Girls District games are postponed for tonight. Games will take place tomorrow night instead. All practices are cancelled for this afternoon. Elementary SPARKS and SPARKS/Ignite at the Jr./Sr. High are canceled for this afternoon, Monday, 2.27.2023. The Ag Advisory Meeting for this afternoon will be rescheduled.

We've had a lot of winter lately with some of us stuck inside and it's time for some fun! On Thursday, March 9th, starting at 7:00 p.m. Coleman Community Schools would like to invite the entire community to the Coleman Jr./Sr. High Auditorium for a Watch Party featuring Coleman's own, Leah's Korner Kafe on Restaurant Impossible!​ Join us starting at 7:00 p.m. for a mingling, a school tour and to purchase refreshments supporting our Student activities and Sports Boosters groups. At 7:50 p.m. we will introduce our stars of the show and at 8:00 p.m., as they say, "the show must go on!" Donations will be accepted at the door to go toward the Coleman Community Schools Endowment Fund​. With this endowment, our staff, advisors and coaches can submit requests for funding to go directly to projects and programs for our students. This fund will continue in perpetuity through donations like yours. https://www.midlandfoundation.org/?s=coleman+community+schools+endowment+fund&post_type=page We hope you will join us for a relaxing community event celebrating our town and all the hard work of Leah and her crew! Please spread the word and I hope to see you there! #CommunityPride #Coleman #CometPride

Welcome future Class of 2036! The elementary school is hosting its annual Kindergarten registration night coming up on Thursday, March 2nd. If you have a kiddo that will be ready for kindergarten next year, please consider stopping by to tour the school, meet some teachers/staff, and fill out paperwork to get them enrolled and ready for the 2023-2024 school year. Check out the flier for more information, and please SHARE to help get the word out! Feel free to reach out to the elementary school office with any questions: 989-465-6179. See you there!

Coleman Schools will be closed today due to the impending storm with high levels of snow expected along with ice and blowing/drifting possibilities. All afternoon and evening events are cancelled, including all practices.

Reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, 2.22.2023, is a 1/2 day for students in the morning only. Jr./Sr. High will run 5th, 6th and 7th hours. Both buildings will have lunch available to students before they leave. Jr./Sr. High students are out at 11:20 a.m. and Elementary at 11:30 a.m. The JH Boys Basketball game vs. St. Charles is cancelled for tomorrow due to the likely  impending weather and St. Charles will not be traveling. We will be watching the weather closely tomorrow morning and throughout the day as well as the rest of the week. Any necessary closings will be announced as early as possible to allow you to better plan. Updates for after school events will be posted on our website and Facebook. School closings will be sent via voicemail, Facebook, website and other typical news outlets.

The Coleman Elementary National Elementary Honor Society induction is rescheduled for Tuesday, February 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria.