Kindergarten enrollment is still open (yes, we accept schools of choice!) See info below and check out the enrollment page for more: https://www.colemanschools.net/o/coleman-cs/page/enrollment
FYI - Meet Up & Eat Up Program CLOSED on Thursday, July 4th for the holiday, but will be back open on Monday. See you then!
We are pleased to share some fantastic news with you!
During the spring, Mr. Cowell, Transportation Director, and Mrs. McCormack, Superintendent, researched the viability, cost and benefits of providing an in-town transportation route(s) to those students who do not currently have that option. At our June Board of Education meeting, the Board approved this route as part of the budget beginning with the 2024-2025 school year.
Parents of Coleman Schools with a child(ren) living within our in-town boundaries will now have the option of being transported by school bus starting with the 2024-2025 school year. Each family in town will be assigned a pick-up/drop-off point close to their home. Many of those families received an email this weekend sharing the information. If you are new to the district or have moved in town and have questions, please feel free to contact us.
Later this summer, Mr. Cowell will reach out to each of these families to determine if they would like to take advantage of this option for their child(ren) and provide them with times.
We hope this change will be beneficial to many of our families and make things a bit easier for them. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Don't miss out on anything this year and link our website calendar to your personal Google calendar! These calendars will automatically update on your device when we have to make a change so you're always in the loop. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Click 'Explore'
Step 2: Select the building you want (or do all three!)
Step 3: Click the link on the homepage!
Try it now! https://www.colemanschools.net/
Panama Day 8: The Comets made their way back home on Friday, but not before getting in one last amazing hike! Zach, Adriana, and Miss J woke up early to hike Ancón Hill for one last beautiful view before heading out. They even saw two different kinds of sloths not far off the trail! After the early hike, the Comets packed up to head for the airport. They made it back to Coleman after a quick sprint through the Atlanta airport, and are all safe and happy at home!
Interested in a teaching career? Why not start at Coleman! If you want summer breaks off and have a love for helping young children learn, we invite you to apply as an Elementary Teacher with us! Check out this opening and others on our employment page here! https://www.colemanschools.net/page/employment-opportunities
Bored while your kids are at school? Looking for a job that fits your kids' schedules? (that means summer break, Christmas break, and spring break off!) Don't miss this opportunity; apply to be a Paraprofessional now! https://www.colemanschools.net/page/employment-opportunities
Panama Day 7: It was the last full day of activities, and definitely one to remember!! The Comets started the day with a bus ride across the country (2 hours) to get to Colón on the Caribbean side for a snorkeling sesh. The students and Miss J took a boat to a nearby beach and snorkeled in the beautiful blue waters of the Caribbean sea! They saw fish, sea urchins, corals, and many other little creatures. Don’t worry, no one was eaten by a shark! Afterwards, students stopped by the ruins of a Spanish fort in the town of Porto Belo.
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Panama Day 6: The Comets were immersed in the indigenous culture of Panama today! A community of Emberá people welcomed them to their home and allowed the Comets to experience their way of life for the day. Students were given a presentation about the Emberá people, saw their local school, played fútbol, saw some traditional dance, and were given traditional Emberá tattoos (temporary). They also ate a delicious traditional lunch of fried plantain, fresh tilapia, and local fruits. The Comets finished the day with a dinner in Casco Viejo!
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.
It's easier than ever to enroll at Coleman Schools! Download and fill out registration paperwork for all grade levels without leaving your house -- no printer required! Then, drop off your packet to the Board Office or email it to us using the contact info on the page. If you're still unsure about our district, use the inquiry form to submit your questions and even request a tour! Check out the enrollment page today! https://www.colemanschools.net/o/coleman-cs/page/enrollment
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
-Brochure can be found here: https://www.office.xerox.com/latest/AC8BR-01U.PDF
-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. Check out the enrollment page today! https://www.colemanschools.net/o/coleman-cs/page/enrollment
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)
The elementary hosted their annual Leadership Day this afternoon! They invited parents and the community to come in and learn about each of the 7 Habits through the Leader in Me program -- one presentation per grade level. Great job, kids!! #leaderinme
The Board approved updated curriculum for K-12 English Language Arts and K-12 Spanish last night at the Board Meeting! Mrs. Cauchy, Mrs. Pelletier, and Ms. J did an excellent job explaining how their new curriculums have astronomical proven results, are all research-based, and are heavily backed by science--not to mention the reasonable price, great pacing, and overall comprehensiveness. Our teachers are all very excited to roll it out and predict that we'll see results in student learning almost immediately! Looking forward to this exciting change!
