Middle Schoolers! The annual Blizzard Ball is coming up next Friday, February 18. The event will be from 7-9 PM, and will cost $4 at the door. See you there!
The Greater Midland North Family Center is hosting 'Share the Memories' this upcoming April, an event for high schoolers in need of a dress for prom. They have around a 1,000 gently used gowns available to choose from, and the best part is that they're FREE! Please preregister now to guarantee your attendance at this special event. Check out this flyer for more information.
Attention elementary school students! Don your white wigs, because our 100th day of school is coming up this Thursday, February 10th! Students are welcomed to dress up as 100 year-olds in order to celebrate this milestone.
Thank you Richard Templeman, Melissa Allen, Kelly Johnson, Korin Weber, Susan Clement, Kaelyn Guza, Kayla Shoultes, Jesse Kalitta, Brandan Hodges!
These INVALUABLE people are our Academic Interventionists, School Resource Officer, Parent Liaison, Pathways to Potential support for attendance, COVID response team and nursing support. They mentor students, answer a million questions for staff, provide resources for parents, and keep us connected with community agencies to benefit our kids. They support teachers, paras, and other staff when difficult situations arise and ensure the health, safety, and caring our kids deserve!
Reminder!
Due to staff illness, there will be NO SPARKS TONIGHT, Thursday, February 3rd. Please reach out to Mr. Winter at the elementary school should you have any questions.
JV/ Varsity Boys basketball in St. Charles has been canceled for tonight.
Wrestling at Bullock Creek today is canceled.
Junior high games vs Breckenridge have been canceled and will not be rescheduled.
All events/practices for tonight/today are canceled; no optional practices will scheduled.
Thank you and be safe.
The forecast is calling for worsening conditions throughout the day making travel difficult. Out of an abundance of caution, Coleman will be closed today, Wednesday, February 2nd. For those attending ESA programs, all Midland County Schools are also closed. Be safe and stay warm.
Coleman Community Schools has an open position for Varsity Baseball Coach! For those interested in applying, you can find more information at https://5il.co/14ydw. Please share!
Have you gotten your tickets yet for Coleman Sports' Booster Bonanza? It's coming up Saturday, February 12 @ 5:30 p.m. at The Great Hall Banquet and Convention Center in Midland. Tickets can be purchased from coaches, at games, the school office or from your Superintendent ;o)
This is such a fun time for a great cause where you can meet former professional hockey player and Red Wings color analyst, Mickey Redmond. Then join our live and silent auction, be part of the games or just have dinner and socialize. All proceeds go toward Coleman sports and its athletes!
We were just informed this afternoon, for those interested, that the Health Department will offer Peds Pfizer (for those 5 years and up) at the COVID Vaccination Clinic on Friday from 3-5:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. This is available for our students and for the general public, in addition to COVID vaccinations for those 12 and up and the Booster vaccine.
Mrs. Brownlee’s third grade class celebrated Michigan’s 185 Birthday! On January 26, 1837, Michigan became America’s 26th state.
Their virtual field trip lead them to many places-
*Detroit and the auto industry
*Porcupine Mountains and the lumber industry
*Sleeping Bear Dunes and the difference between state and national parks
*Visit to the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo
*A quick trip to Motor City Speedway
*A Michigan lunch of Kogels, Better Maid and Vernors
*Mrs. Filhart made Michigan cookies for dessert
*Building arrays with Kellog’s Fruit Loops
Everyone went home with a new, Michigan map. Happy Birthday, Michigan!
Students will be bringing home a Letter from the Superintendent today regarding adjustments to the school calendar, an update on contact tracing information and the upcoming optional vaccination clinic for students, staff and community. You can also find the information at this link: https://5il.co/14qlm
6th graders had a chance to spend time with Mrs. McCormack and work on their Proactive and Synergize skills based on the Circle of Influence. Students were able to watch a couple of their teachers model scenarios about appropriate interactions. Students then paired up and created their own situations to perform for their peers. The lesson ended with a game of telephone to demonstrate how quick a story can change if passed on by those that do not know the entire situation.
6th graders had a chance to spend time with Mrs. McCormack and work on their Proactive and Synergize skills based on the Circle of Influence. Students were able to watch a couple of their teachers model scenarios about appropriate interactions. Students then paired up and created their own situations to perform for their peers. The lesson ended with a game of telephone to demonstrate how quick a story can change if passed on by those that do not know the entire situation.
Sixth graders and Chippewa Nature Center learning about the digestion system of a cow. Challenge: create a model of the Digestive system of a cow using recyclable materials.
In an effort to clarify, Coleman Community Schools WILL have school, tomorrow, Monday, January 24th. There was some confusion due to the Regular Board Meeting, which was original scheduled for Jan. 17th being marked "Postponed" in the Events page. The Board Meeting WILL also be held tomorrow, January 24th at 6p.m. in the Jr./Sr. High Auditorium.
Our own Mrs. Laurie Bell is featured in "Get To Know Your Neighbor" with the Midland Daily News. #Coleman #CometPride https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Meet-Your-Neighbor-Laurie-Bell-16775680.php
Athletics Update:
* JH Boys Basketball practices/games canceled until Tuesday. We will attempt to reschedule Monday's game v Sacred Heart.
* JV/Varsity Girls Basketball @ Carson City tonight 6:00pm, 4:15 bus
* Competitive Cheer tomorrow @ Beal City 10:00am, 8:30 bus
* Bowling @ Breckenridge had already been cancelled
* Varsity Boys Basketball Monday v Ashley 6:30pm
Coleman Schools will be closed on Friday, January 14th and Monday, January 17th. These will NOT be virtual learning days, but days we are closed due to illness and staffing shortages. We are sharing this information now in an effort to give families time to better prepare.
The Board Meeting for Monday, January 17th will be moved to January 24th at 6p.m.
These decisions are not made lightly, are done with significant thought and careful consideration of many pieces of data and various district factors. We will continue to be in person to the greatest extent possible.
This time will allow for further deep cleaning of each of the classrooms and high traffic areas, time to regain staffing levels as well as create a potential break in the cycle over the 4-day period.
As of now, exams are set as scheduled. However, the staff is giving input as to what is most appropriate to ensure students have time to get assignments in, have exam reviews and then take exams. Mrs. Hess will relay any additional information to students and parents as we have it.
Games/athletic events for these days and over the weekend are not canceled; however practices, should a coach choose to hold them, will be voluntary.
Please be healthy and safe. Should you need to be around others, do your best to social distance and mask. If students are not feeling well, they should stay home. Our goal is to get back into and stay in school in person, so thank you in advance for doing what you can to assist.