Panama Day 4! (Day 5 update coming later tonight!) The Comets had an early start today on their way to a motorized canoe ride on Gatun Lake, which is part of the Panama Canal. While on the lake, they were able to see Panamanian wildlife, like monkeys, birds, and iguanas! After the lake, students took a hike through the rainforest in Soberanía National Park. Next they went to the Panama Canal Miraflores Lock to learn about the history of the canal and see some cargo ships making their way through. They finished up the day at the Feria Nacional de Artesanías to check out local crafters, musicians, artisans, and other artists!
The Comets had a great day 5 of exploring Panama. They started the day touring a local farm and comparing Panamanian agriculture to our own! It was very cool to see all the crops grown like pineapples, coffee, citronella, dragonfruit, yucca, and turmeric. Students were even able to sample some AMAZING pineapple! After the farm was lunch at a local restaurant and a stop by the famous Panama sign on the Amador Causeway. They finished the day hiking 400+ feet of elevation for an awesome view of the city and canal.
Coleman Schools parents, community members and parents of Coleman area preschoolers~ MidMichigan Health is currently working on a competitive federal grant opportunity for potential expansion of hours to the Coleman School Based Health Clinic (SBHC). The grant would allow the Coleman SBHC to go from 24 to 30 hours per week. It is a highly competitive grant with 140 awards to community health centers in the nation. If expanded, the clinic would continue to support Coleman K-12 students and potentially Coleman area preschoolers. This survey will provide us with information on the needs of the community. Please take time over the next week to complete the survey at the link below if you would. https://forms.gle/B9aveQiXHZdmBqk1A Thank you for your time! ~ Mrs. McCormack, Supt.
In the wee hours of this morning four CHS students and one CHS teacher boarded a flight in Grand Rapids, headed for Atlanta and eventually Panama City, Panama. Pictured with wide-eyed smiles are Spanish teacher Ms. J, Adriana Federico, Zach MacPhee, Mia Hilty, and Josie Balliet at drop-off at the Grand Rapids Airport. Our CHS international travelers will arrive in Panama today. They will spend one week visiting Panama and experiencing life outside of the US. Wish them luck and safe travels!
Copier for sale and will be sold to the highest bidder submitting his/her bid no later than July 2nd, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Bids may be submitted in person or by mail to the Coleman Schools Board Office, 4823 N. Coleman Schools Drive or by email to Kerry Berthume at Kberthume@colemanschools.net . All bids must include: Name of person/company submitting the bid, address, phone number, email address, date and the bid amount. All bidders will be contacted no later than July 8th, 2024, letting them know if they were/ were not the winning bid. More information can be found below. For questions, please contact Jennifer McCormack at Jmccormack@colemanschools.net or 989.465.6060.
-Xerox Altalink C8055 Printer/Copier/Fax
-55 page per minute print/copy
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-Includes the Booklet Maker Finisher (fold, staple, booklet making, and hole punch)
-Total impressions: 359,000
-Excellent working and cosmetic condition-maintained by Xerox
-Comes with extra toner, transfer belt cleaner, drum cartridge, and waste cartridge
Enrolling all K-12 students! We offer Leader in Me/7Habits training for all students and staff, 1:1 Chromebooks for student use, free daily breakfast and lunch, and best-practice K-12 core curriculum. School of Choice students welcome.
June Comet News out now! Keep an eye out for it to be in your mailboxes very soon . . . enjoy! https://5il.co/2on17
Don't forget that this edition and all past ones can be found on the school website under 'Parent/Student Resources.' (see screenshot)
At the Board Meeting tonight, Mrs. Shumaker explained how the Board-approved grant she was awarded was a huge help in supporting the most recent production, Beauty and the Beast. Drama Club members Landon, Enaria, and Athena all took a moment to reflect on this year and express their joy and gratitude about being a part of the program.
Board-approved grants come from set-aside funds that the Board awards to staff/student projects in lieu of accepting payment for their services on the Board. The Board will consider project pitches and may choose to award these funds to support staff in their endeavors.
Next up is upcoming grad Gunner Staley! Everyone wish him a big congratulations! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Good luck at J. Ranck, Gunner! #ColemanCometPride
We're so proud of soon-to-be grad Vance Sysak! Congratulations to you and all you've accomplished here with us at Coleman Schools. We know you'll do amazingly at J. Ranck, Vance! #ColemanCometPride
Congratulations to Dakota Schwerin, another one of our 2024 grads! We are super proud of all you've achieved at Coleman Schools and are looking forward to seeing your future blossom in the Tech industry; we know you'll do great! #ColemanCometPride
Our next senior shout-out is to upcoming grad Jayden Schaefer! Congratulations on this impressive achievement, we're so proud of you! We know you'll excel in your career at Bucks Run! #ColemanCometPride
A big congratulations to soon-to-be grad Rheannon Robison! We are so proud of you and are so glad that we were a part of your journey from Comet to Laker. We know you'll rock it at Mid! #ColemanCometPride
Next to congratulate is Claudia Reina Guillo, one of our foreign exchange students from Spain! It's been lovely having you with us as a Comet this school year; we'll miss you so much! Come back to visit soon! #ColemanCometPride
Congratulations to soon-to-be grad Ashlee Moore! We are so proud of your accomplishments and wish you the best of luck with your future in Cosmetology! #ColemanCometPride
Next up is Ludovica Paiella, one of our foreign exchange students from Italy! It's been lovely having you with us as a Comet this school year; we'll miss you so much! Enjoy your time back home, Ludovica! #ColemanCometPride
Congratulations to Timeea Middleton, another one of our 2024 grads! We are super proud of all you've achieved at Coleman Schools and are looking forward to seeing your future blossom at Mid Michigan College; we know you'll do great! #ColemanCometPride
We're so proud of soon-to-be grad Madison Miller! Congratulations to you and all you've accomplished here with us at Coleman Schools. We know you'll do amazingly at Saginaw Valley! #ColemanCometPride
Is your child starting Kindergarten or Developmental Kindergarten in the fall? Are you considering Coleman School of Choice, just moving to the area or maybe missed Registration and Round-Up? No worries! Contact Coleman Elementary at 989.465.6179 or stop by. They can answer all of your questions, tell you what we're all about and give you a tour of the building while you meet some fantastic people. Your child will even get a free Comet Class of 2037!! (can you believe that? ) t-shirt so they are all geared up for games and events next year and we can add their pictures to the group. Looking forward to seeing you soon! If your child is already registered, we have a t-shirt waiting for them, too!
A big congratulations to soon-to-be grad Matthew MacPhee! We are so proud of you and are so glad that we were a part of your journey from Comet to Pioneer. We know you'll rock it at Delta! #ColemanCometPride
