Parents and students: Remember, you can log into Skyward at any time to check grades, attendance, missing assignments, teacher information, etc. Classroom assignments and schedules will be available there next week after the Open House. Contact the office in either school building for login information if you don't already have it.
You can link to Skyward from the website or download the app. If you choose to use a search engine, be sure to include 'Coleman' in your search.
Six fifth grade students were nominated by their teachers to
participate in the Possible Dream program that is sponsored by Delta
College. On June 15, 2023, the following students were inducted into the
program during a ceremony at Delta: Hunter Clark, Ethan Colvin, Elizabeth
Drews, Chase MacDonald (pictured here with Mrs. LeFevre), Arianna Rooks, and Riley Tidwell.
The Possible Dream Program encourages students to reach their
highest potential, with priority consideration for a Delta College scholarship
when they graduate. Students are provided cultural and educational
opportunities that broaden their horizons. Students are exposed to college
life and are given the opportunity to explore higher education.
The ultimate goal for all Possible Dream participants is to graduate
from high school and then go on to college. That is made possible by
special scholarships to those who attend Delta College.
The Possible Dream Program has made a significant impact on
thousands of children by giving them a reason to believe in their dreams.
Delta College has confirmed that 70% of graduating Possible Dream
students have gone on to college.
All activities are free to Possible Dream Program participants. The
Possible Dream Program is fully funded by the generosity of sponsors and
attendees of “A Chocolate Affair,” the annual fundraising event.
Students in grades 5, 6, and 7 are selected from schools in Bay,
Midland, and Saginaw counties. Over 2,300 students have been a part of
the program since its inception in 1992.
The Coleman Elementary PTO meeting scheduled for tonight has been CANCELED. See you next time!
Casey Young was a WatchDOG at the Elementary last Thursday. He was able to hang out on the playground with his daughter, Sophia, and her class during recess!
We had two WatchDOGS at the Elementary School last Friday, Jason Suhr (Pictured with daughters Mikayla and Emma) and Jason Germain (pictured with Mrs. Brownlee's class)! Thanks for volunteering and helping us out!
Mrs. LeFevre's fifth graders investigated ways to launch an egg and without breaking it. Katie from Chippewa Nature Center created this lesson as a fun time for her last visit of the school year. There was lots of laughter and a big mess when the eggs broke - a fun time for all!
Last week, led by Mrs. Lagalo, the elementary students spent time practicing positive self affirmations. They made self portraits with affirmations, shared homemade affirmation cards with others, and made an Affirmation Board to be enjoyed by all. They did a great job showing love and care for themselves and others.
2nd grader Arrayah was our awesome Pledge Leader at the Board Meeting tonight! This was her second time leading the pledge, and she did an excellent job getting the meeting started. Thanks for helping us out tonight, Arrayah!
Mr. Denny Lewis was our WatchDOG on Friday! Here he is with his grandchildren, Comets Landon and Lexie Lewis. Thanks for coming to help us out!
Hazel, the Therapy Bunny, and her handler, Gwen, recently visited Coleman Elementary School. Pictured are Ms. McDonald's second grade students enjoying their time with Hazel and Gwen. We can't wait for Hazel to visit again soon!
6th graders and Mr. Rod from the Chippewa Nature Center creating a Land Management Plan for our Forest Lab.
WatchDOG, Jason Germain with Barrett Place, Grant Mogg and Miles Howdyshell last week. Thanks for coming to help out, Mr. Germain!
We had the pleasure of hearing Ms. Charlotte Begley and Ms. Abigayle Brock kick off our last board meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance! Thank you, girls, for taking on the special honor of being Pledge Leaders!
These Elementary students won the following I Spy a Leader Awards:
Charlotte Begley - 'wiggle seat' for a day
Walker Page & Odin Berthume - lunch with Mrs. Araway
Hazel Allen & Charlee Guza - lunch with Mrs. Guza
Roman Beebe and Arrayah Price - pledge leaders
Ireland Fike - 15 minute break
Talon Taylor, Maverick Richmand, Emma Suhr, Liz Govitz, Gage Porter, Paisley Hess, & Hazel Allen - weekly 'Golden Gopher' announcers
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.
