This year, we've made some adjustments to our Student Cell Phone Policy in the Jr/Sr High handbook. Why the Change? We believe that the new policy will: Decrease Distraction, Improve Academic Success, Build Community Within the School, Improve Mental Health, and Decrease Bullying and Mean Moments.
Handbook Verbiage:
Board Policy allows students to have cell phones at school. The phone should be turned off or on silent and in student lockers during the school day. This is in all school spaces, except the ones explained next. High school students ONLY may access and use their devices during their lunch/recess time. If a student needs to make contact with a parent during the school day , with staff permission, the student may ONLY come to the office to use the office phone or his/her cell phone (obtained from the locker with staff permission). Parents may contact the office to leave messages for their child.
In the event a phone is used without permission in the school, the phone will be confiscated. Having the device taken away the first time, will result in the student giving the device to the staff member and it can be given back to the student at the end of the hour. The second time, the student may pick the device up at the office at the end of the school day. A third time results in a contact to the parent/guardian who will then need to come to the school office to retrieve the device for the child. Any additional times may result in arrangements between the parent & Administration pertaining to no longer having the device in school.
If the phone is used in any illegal manner (including threats and bullying, improper video, sexting), there will be disciplinary actions and the parent(s) and possibly the police will be notified.
Students with medical conditions requiring regular access to a cell phone may have their phone as long as there is documentation from a medical provider on file in the office.
¡Feliz verano! Miss J has been busy traveling this summer. She's spent the past few weeks exploring Cusco, Peru and the surrounding area! She has been doing things like taking classes, practicing her Spanish, learning more about culture, and exploring many ancient Incan archaeological sites. Here she is sporting her Comet gear at Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World! She's so excited to bring what she's learning back to her students in the fall. Miss J says "¡Espero que tengan un gran resto de su verano! Tupananchiskama 👋
Please welcome:
* Ms. Carmen Grzegorek has joined us as our Payroll & Benefits Specialist. She has over 30 years of Payroll experience and 2 years of Payroll & Benefits experience in another school district, operating the same payroll system we use. She came highly recommended and we all really appreciate her personality and knowledge. We are excited that she already joined us on Monday this week! Feel free to stop by and meet her or send a note to welcome her.
* Mr. Jason Housner will join us starting on Monday, July 24th, as an Afternoon Custodian. Jason also comes to us with experience as a supervisor for Team Elmer for many years and then moving to Custodial/Maintenance work at another school district to spend more time with his child. He has been noted as being a great supervisor and very detail oriented. Please help him feel welcome.
Fall Sports Meet the Comets Night will be held on July 31st at 6:30pm! All students interested in athletics for the fall season in grades 7-12 are strongly encouraged to attend to ensure everyone is ready for the first day of fall practices. The meeting will begin in the auditorium with a presentation from the athletic director. following the presentation to students and parents the coaches will be holding their individual sport meetings for parents and students. In order to participate on the first day of practice all student athletes must have a current physical dated on or after April 15th, these can be turned into the main office anytime before the first day of practices. We look forward to seeing everyone and the start of fall athletics! GO COMETS!
Practices start in just 3 weeks for high school fall sports! Check out some of our Facebook pages or contact coaches for practice dates and times. Physicals MUST be on file in the office to be eligible to participate in practices. Check out our Athletics page for coach contact information, Facebook links, printable schedules, required forms, and our calendar: https://www.colemanschools.net/page/athletics
A free Skilled Trades event open to Coleman students!
· Learn about in-demand skills and how to pursue a career in a variety of trade vocations
· Network with local businesses and hear career advice
· Students and their parents enter for free
· Students who attend get a free lunch
· Enjoy golf activities post-event
· Opportunity to watch the best female golfers in the world
RSVP today!- https://forms.office.com/r/bjEcyYsbTa
VARSITY SOFTBALL - REGIONAL INFORMATION
This Saturday (6/10/23) is the MHSAA Region 28 Semifinals and Final at Carson-City Crystal. Your Comets will be playing at 10am taking on the Tigers of Alcona. In accordance with all MHSAA post season games, tickets are only available via GoFan. Regional Tickets cost $9 per ticket and must be shown at the gate to gain admittance.
https://gofan.co/app/school/MI4169
And Coleman softball wins districts 7-5 over Beal City! Outstanding job athletes and coaches. Go Comets!
Good luck to our Track and Field athletes competing at States in Grand Rapids tomorrow. Go Comets!
Girls win 5-0 in first game of districts. Next game starts at 6 p.m. tonight in Beal City. Go Comets!
Hello Comets! Tickets for Friday's (6/2/2023) Softball district game against Farwell at Beal City High School are $7 and must be purchased through GoFan. There will be people checking tickets at the entrance to the parking lot. Concessions will be available. I hope everyone can make it out on Friday to show their support! GO COMETS!! https://gofan.co/app/events/995737?schoolId=MI4052
Good morning Comets! Tickets for tonights district game against Farwell at Beal City High School are $7 and must be purchased through GoFan. We will have people checking tickets at the entrance to the parking lot. Concessions will be available. I hope everyone can come out to show their support! GO COMETS!! https://gofan.co/app/events/995093?schoolId=MI4052
Congrats to Comet alum Bianca Haley on the honor of being on the Dean's List at GVSU! We're so proud of you and your hard work!
If you or another Comet student/alum you know has also recently achieved something great, let us know so we can celebrate together! Send any exciting announcements to pr@colemanschools.net.
On Service Day, May 16, students from Mrs. Shumaker's seminar class gave back to the community by raking leaves at the Bauder house. They worked for 2 hours clearing flower beds of leaves, pinecones, and branches. Students that participated were Colt Cole, Kable Miller, Aston Bennett, Lily Colmus, Alivia Brooks, Marta Gonzales, Savanna Lewis, and Elley Johnson.
Midland Law Enforcement hosts a camp each summer for students age 13-15 interested in law enforcement. See attached for information and registration or download the pages at https://5il.co/1usbg.
On Service Day, May 16, students from Mrs. Shumaker's seminar class gave back to the community by raking leaves at the Bauder house. They worked for 2 hours clearing flower beds of leaves, pinecones, and branches.
7th and 8th grade students, along with their Junior and Senior mentors, in the Peer 2 Peer program worked on a team building activity in which they had to camouflage paper comets around the Jr/Sr High building for the staff to find. Four teams were successful in hiding their comets so well (in plain sight) that they were not discovered! They were able to choose prizes as a reward for their expert camouflaging abilities. Can you find the hidden Comets in these pictures?
The Jr/Sr high building celebrated Self Love Beauty’s affirmation day on Tuesday last week! Some classrooms participated by writing positive affirmations and making affirmation walls. The Peer 2 Peer group decorated the sidewalks with beautiful drawings and encouraging words!
Two weeks ago, Coleman hosted the MSAC Talent Review. Twenty acts from seven MSAC schools participated and the top eight acts were chosen to be a part of the Traveling Show. All three of Coleman’s acts were chosen to be a part of the Traveling Show! This week, the students, along with Mr. Burkhart and Mrs. Tallman traveled and presented the show to all the participating schools!
Paige Lynch - vocal solo “Ex’s and Oh’s”
Matthew McPhee - vocal solo “Tequila”
Coleman Jazz Band - “You Belong With Me”
Monday's Disney-themed band concert was a great success! Thanks to everyone involved for preparing such an awesome show for us to enjoy. Can't wait for next year!
