Coleman Connection

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Spanish:

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Coleman MS Local School Council members will meet on Monday, February 27, at 6:00 PM in the Media Center. This is a public meeting, so parents please feel free to attend!

Use this quick access LINK showing you the different ways you can get information about your student, our school, and our district.

Click HERE for GCPS news.

Please use this LINK and scroll down on the page to have access to next year's approved calendar.

Use this LINK to access the GCPS 2022-2023 school year calendar.

Next Wednesday, March 1st, our 6th graders will have a PBL work day to complete their apparel designs. We need parent volunteers to help us supervise. But also, if you know hand sewing or have a small sewing machine, please feel free to bring it because our students love it!

Greetings,

The students, faculty and staff of Coleman Middle School are so excited to be able to host our third community showcase of the 2022-2023 school year! We believe input from our stakeholders is an integral part of "The Coleman Experience" for our students. We will host a showcase for each grade level on the dates and times below where students will be able to answer their grade level driving question. We hope you will be able to attend and provide feedback to the students and their projects. Please feel free to invite any of your colleagues, family, and friends. We look forward to having you in attendance. Please follow the link below to sign-up for the showcase prior to March 8, 2023.

8th Grade: Thursday, March 9, 2023, 10:00am-11:00am

Driving Question: How can we compose a cover of Civil Rights era music to inspire change in society?

7th Grade: Friday, March 10, 2023, 9:45am-10:45am

Driving Question: How can we show populations change as they adapt to new environments?

6th Grade: Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 10:00am-10:45am

Driving Question: How can we upcycle apparel that is both climate appropriate and stylish?

Sign-up Link:

https://forms.gle/FAE53dXzKnzeDhcM6

Use this link to access the last edition of Mr. Bertram's Music Tech monthly newsletter.

The Principal Student Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, 2/28 at 8:15 AM.

Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Wednesday 3/1 and Thursday 3/2. Your student's homeroom teacher will get in touch with you if a conference will be held for your student.

Students are dismissed at 1:15 PM.

Dr. Hernandez and our new parent liaison will host our next new student orientation on Friday, 3/3 to give a warm welcome to our new students, share a treat and some important information.

Welcome to Coleman MS New Students! You are now part of our school community!

Dear GCPS Families,

To help improve our schools, Gwinnett County Public Schools students in grades 6-12 will participate in the Georgia Student Health Survey (GSHS), which is an anonymous, statewide survey instrument that covers topics such as school climate and safety, peer, and adult social support, bullying, mental health, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation.

Results from the GSHS will provide Gwinnett County Public Schools with valuable information regarding nonacademic barriers to student learning.

Here are key dates and valuable information regarding the survey:

• February 13-March 3: Student Survey is open for students in grades 6-12. This survey will be available in the Student Portal.
• February 6-February 10: Parents may complete the Opt-Out process if they do not wish their student(s) to participate in the survey. Parents may use the Parent Portal to complete this process or send a written request to the schools to opt their student(s) out of this survey.

Learn more about the GSHS survey, review the GSHS Survey, and learn about the opt-out process if you do not wish for your student to participate.

In partnership and service,

Gwinnett County Public Schools

Use this LINK to access information about Dual Enrollment opportunities for students. Have questions? Contact our counselor, Ms. Parker at dianne.parker@gcpsk12.org

Chick Fil A Biscuit Sales, LAST FRIDAY of EACH MONTH (JANUARY - APRIL):

Ready to treat your student or teacher to a yummy breakfast? The PTA will be selling Chick Fil A Biscuits for $5 at bus and carpool lanes the LAST FRIDAY of EACH MONTH, January through April. The next Chick Fil A Day is TODAY, Friday, February 24th, at 8:15AM until we run out of biscuits! We accept Cash, Card, or Cash App ($ColemanPTA).

Attention 6th and 7th Graders: Get your tickets for the 6th/7th Grade Social called the "Shamrock Shindig", Friday, March 10th!

You are invited to the 6th/7th Grade Shamrock Shindig on Friday, March 10th! The social will begin at dismissal and last until 6PM. There will be a live DJ, photo booth, pizza, snacks, drinks, and friends. Pick up is at 6PM sharp in front of the school. Please email Coleman PTA with any questions at colemanwildcatspta@gmail.com. Tickets on sale for $10 each through Friday, March 3, 2023 at 11:59PM. The 8th Grade Dance will be April 28th from 6PM to 8PM. Please click on the following link to purchase your student's ticket: Shamrock Shindig Friday March 10th 2023!

Parents, please use this LINK to share pictures with Yearbook!

Our Black History Celebration Teacher Lead, Ms. Parkman, and her organizing committee is looking for parent volunteers, performers, and vendors for our Black History Night Celebration that will take place on Tuesday, February 28 at 6:00 PM at Coleman MS.

• Use this LINK to sign up if you would like to volunteer.

• Use this LINK if your student would like to participate.

• Use this LINK if you know a vendor who would like to participate.

We hope to see you here!

Students with no minor or major infractions in the past month will enjoy a complimentary ice cream for their hard work on Friday, 3/3. Congratulations!

Do you like Baseball? You can listen to Grayson Scheinbaum on Baseball Podcasts Are Fun, available on Spotify and his YouTube channel of the same name!

Click HERE for more information.

Good afternoon teachers, parents, students, liasions, and partners,

We hope 2023 is off to a great start. We have been hard at work at the LAA preparing for the year. We are back this semester with our Pathway to College virtual workshop series (fully bilingual in English/Spanish). You all are cordially invited and have first row seat access (from your living room couch or outside hammock) to our 3 part virtual series that will include topics such as: Life after High School, The College Admissions process, and how to pay for College. Whether you are an educator trying to learn how to better assist your Latinx students, a parent who wants to learn about the resources their child has here in Georgia, or a student who is navigating this process all on their own…Join us as we embark on this rollercoaster that is careers/college/university TOGETHER.

We will offer sessions both at 11am and 6pm to fit the needs of our families so you have TWO chances to attend. The information being presented at 11am will be the same at 6pm and you are free to join us at either time. Registration is necessary and you can register at the link below. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the zoom link.

Please share with anyone you think can benefit from this information!

Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/230094093823151

Thank you and best wishes!

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Buenos días maestros, padres de familia, alumnos, coordinadores etc,

Esperamos que este año a tenido un buen principio para todos. Este semestre estamos de regreso con nuestra serie de talleres virtuales - Camino a la Universidad (completamente Bilingüe en ingles/ español) . Todos están cordialmente invitados y tienen acceso a los asientos de la primera fila (desde el sofá de su sala de estar o desde la hamaca afuera) a nuestra serie virtual de 3 partes que incluirá temas como: las opciones disponibles despues de la high school, el proceso de admisión a la universidad, y cómo pagar para la Universidad. Si usted es un educador que intenta aprender cómo ayudar mejor a sus estudiantes latinos en la universidad, un padre que quiere aprender sobre los recursos que tiene su hijo aquí en los EE. UU. o un estudiante que está navegando por este proceso por su cuenta... Únase a nosotros mientras nos embarcamos en esta montaña rusa que es el colegio/universidad JUNTOS.

Ofreceremos sesiones tanto a las 11 am como a las 6 pm para satisfacer las necesidades de nuestras familias para que tenga DOS oportunidades de asistir. La información que se presenta a las 11 a. m. será la misma que a las 6 p. m. y puede unirse a nosotros en cualquier momento. Es necesario registrarse y puede registrarse en el siguiente enlace. Una vez que se haya registrado, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con el enlace de zoom.

Por favor comparta con cualquier persona que beneficie de esta información.

Regístrate aquí: https://form.jotform.com/230094093823151

¡Gracias y los mejores deseos!

Clara A. Grimaldo Camargo
Inspira-Path to Success Coordinator

p: 404.638.1811

a: 2750 Buford Highway, NE,

Atlanta, GA 30324

Upcoming Events

February 15 | Last Day for Spring Season Registration and Refunds

March 2 | Office Volunteer Day

Join us at our office from 9 am – 12 pm to help pack sneakers, sports bras, leggings, etc. for Girls on the Run spring season scholarship recipients.

April 11 | Office Volunteer Day

This is a group volunteer opportunity at our office from 9 am – 12 pm for 10-12 individuals to help organize team 5K numbers and coach gifts.

April 16 | Hops Into Spring

Join the Girls on the Run Young Professionals Board (YPB) for a day of family fun at the second annual Hops Into Spring fundraiser from 12 – 3 pm at Wild Heaven-West End.

April 21 | Office Volunteer Day

Join us at our office from 9 am – 12 pm to help with organizing and packing merchandise for the 5K.

April 29 | Spring Girls on the Run 5K Celebration

Save the date for the 2023 Spring Girls on the Run 5K at Center Parc Stadium (formerly Georgia State Stadium) and be a part of our end-of-the-season celebration! Registration opens later this month.

Review Coleman MS procedures for arrival and dismissal on this LINK, -Including a video for procedures for car riders.

For question, concerns, and dispatch services about buses, call transportation: 770-513-6686.

• Parents please be advised that during morning drop off and dismissal, Coleman Middle School will provide student supervision while students are on school property only.
• No students should be dropped off and/or picked up on any of the immediate streets surrounding Coleman.
• Riding with parents or the bus ensures a safe and secure arrival and dismissal for students at Coleman Middle each day.
• We do not provide supervision once students are off campus.

The School Nutrition Program will now transition to pre-pandemic operations. Meals are no longer available at no charge to all students.

Use this LINK to review information regarding GCPS nutrition program and to have access to the Free and Reduced Lunch application.

• First come first serve, 6 spaces
• Located on the side parking lot (Across Parson's Alley)
• Cost $600
• Money goes back to our STEAM program!
• Contact our bookkeeper Monique.Young@gcpsk12.org

Review the different business partner levels on this LINK. Contact Dr. Hernandez if you are interested at gypsy.hernandez@gcpsk12.org

Thank you to our 2021- 2022 business partners for your support!

Hello Coleman Middle School Parent or Guardian,

If you would like to learn more about how my personal and professional background connect to Coleman Middle School, and you did not have the opportunity to meet me during my transition on December 2021, please feel free to click the link below to watch my introduction message.

English:

https://vimeo.com/728568833

Spanish:

https://vimeo.com/728568860

At your service,

Dr. Hernandez.

Gwinnett's flagship STEAM school & GA Department of Education STEAM-certified school

Principal: Dr. Gypsy Hernandez

Summer School Hours: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Regular School Hours: 9:15 AM - 4:00 PM

Email: gypsy.hernandez@gcpsk12.org
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/ColemanMS
Location: 3057 Main St, Duluth, GA 30096, USA
Phone: 678-407-7400
Facebook: facebook.com/colemanms546
Twitter: @colemanms546