Coleman Connection
Coleman Middle School Newsletter, 4/1/2022
WEEKLY PRINCIPAL VIDEO:
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER:
COLEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL RECERTIFICATION UPDATE:
SPRING BREAK IS HERE!
Spring Break will take place from April 4-8, 2022. We wish you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and restful time!
MASKS 'STRONGLY RECOMMENDED':
ABOUT COVID-19 VACCIONATIONS IN GCPS
- Friday, April 1, 2022 (3-8 p.m.)—Collins Hill High School
- Thursday, April 14, 2022 (3-8 p.m.)—McClure Health Science High School
- Friday, April 15, 2022 (4-8 p.m.)—Mountain View High School
IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER...
-Visit the GCPS website for updates on school closings: https://www.gcpsk12.org/
-In the event school being canceled due to inclement weather students will follow our plan for digital learning found below.
OUR PLAN FOR DIGITAL LEARNING IF & WHEN NEEDED:
We continue our committment to maintain in-person instruction. However, in the event that there is a need to temporarily pivot to digital learning we want to be certain that each student has access. Our teachers and students are ready IF we need to make this change.
In the event we temporarily transition to digital learning, Coleman Middle will implement our typical digital learning day plan and schedule.
As a reminder:
Teachers will post a lesson for students to complete in Google Classroom - Humanities, Math, Science, and Connections. Students may log on at any time during the day to complete the lessons posted in Google Classroom; live instruction will not take place.
Teachers will be available via Zoom (Zoom link found on every teacher's eCLASS page) at the following times to answer questions:
6th grade - 10:15 - 10:45
7th grade - 11:00 - 11:30
8th grade - 12:30 - 1:00
Connections - 1:15 - 1:45
Beginning on 1/6, homeroom teachers surveyed students to determine if a device would be needed for digital learning. If your student still needs a device, please tell her/him to speak to their homeroom teacher or call the front office at 678-407-7400.
Please remember that students and families will be responsible for lost or damaged devices.
TEACHING & LEARNING:
QUARTER 4 PBL LAUNCH WAS FULL OF HANDS-ON ENGAGING AND EXPLORATORY LESSONS:
Q4 PBL DRIVING QUESTIONS WERE REVEALED AFTER Q4 PBL LAUNCH ON FRIDAY, MARCH 25:
RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Pictures from the 6th and 7th Grade Social- The Shamrock Shindig!
Thank you to our PTA volunteers!
RISING 6TH GRADERS VISITED US THIS WEEK!
FROM OUR BOOKKEEPER:
Attention Coleman Parents
Just a friendly reminder from your school Bookkeeper. Please log on to your MyPaymentsPlus account and sign off on your student’s required documents if you have not done so already.
Also, don’t forget to pay your second semester Field Trip fees for all grade levels, along with any instrument rental fees that may apply to your student.
Thank you in advance for your prompt assistance with these behind the scenes matters. Have a great rest of the year!
Theresa Bailey
CMS Bookkeeper
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE CLINIC:
Gwinnett County Public School Procedure P.JBA states that a current Georgia certificate of immunization, form 3231, must be submitted to school otherwise your student must be excluded from attendance. All students are required to receive one dose of Tdap and one dose of MCV4 vaccines before starting 7th grade.
If you are not sure if your student have received these vaccines, please contact your health care provider, or you can call the school clinic at 678-407-7410.
Your student will be excluded from attendance after Spring Break, unless a current certificate is submitted.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM OUR TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT:
As we approach the end of the semester, we are getting ready to collect all electronic devices for testing, inventory, and maintenance purposes. If your student checked out an electronic device to bring home this semester, please ask them to bring the device and the charger to the Media Center from 3/28-4/1, from 9:15 to 9:45 AM.
FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE:
Dual enrollment is a program from the GA Department of Education designed to prepare students for college and career opportunities leading students to postsecondary institutions for an industry recognized certification or licensure, an associate and/or higher college degree, and successful employment. More information included in this FLYER
SPRING 2022 GEORGIA MILESTONES TESTING SCHEDULE:
BASEBALL PODCAST BY A COLEMAN MS STUDENT
SPECTACULAR SCIENCE PODCAST BY A COLEMAN MS STUDENT!
Are you interested in Science? You can listen to Akshay Jayaraman on Spectacular Science or visit his website: www.spectacularsci.com
THANK YOU PTA!
FROM OUR PTA:
Spring Spiritwear Pre-Sale:
PTA is offering some new spirit wear designs for students, staff, teachers, and parents. These designs include an 8th grade "graduation" tee for the first time in a few years. Please take a look and fill out the form if you would like to order. This is a pre-sale and will be open until the end of February. All details are on this google form link:
Nominating Committee/Future Executive Board:
If you have been looking to get more involved in the PTA, now is your time!
We NEED parents interested in taking a position on the Board. Many of us currently on the Board are either moving on from CMS or reaching the end of our two years of eligibility in or current positions - this includes the two Presidents!
If you're hesitant, just remember that each one of us on the Board was hesitant at first, too, but we truly have a great time serving our children and yours!
If you are interested in being part of the nominating committee or the Board, please email colemanwildcatspta@gmail.com, and indicate your area of interest.
Upcoming Social:
Please mark your calendars for our 8th grade dance on Friday, April 29th from 6-8 PM. More information coming soon!
SPRING AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER ART CAMP AT THE HIGH MUSEUM!
Latino Parent Conference "Rompiendo Barreras":
Atlanta Science Festival Presents the Latino College STEM Fair (An Online Event)
SPRING BREAK ART CAMPS FOR STUDENTS AT JOHN CREEK ARTS CENTER
In partnership with the Gwinnett County Public Library (GCPL), GCPS provides Tutor.com as an online tutoring resource for students. Live tutoring support is available daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. In addition, students can receive “drop-off support,” 24-7, by uploading a document for tutor feedback that will be reviewed and returned at a later time.
For more information visit:
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
Business Partnerships
Do you know of a business that might be interested in becoming a business partner? Business Partnerships begin at $100.
Partnership proceeds go directly to the classroom to support PBL projects, technology initiatives, and other innovations!
Please contact me at gypsy.hernandez@gcpsk12.org if you are interested. We appreciate your support and generosity!
THANK YOU TO OUR 21-22 BUSINESS PARTNERS!
Academic Center for Excellence
Rabia Shahbaz
3195 Buford Hwy Duluth GA 30097
Phone: 678-878-4999
E-mail: rabia677@gmail.com
Apex Eyecare
3694 Club Dr, Unit 101
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Phone: 678-395-7262
https://apex-eye-care-eye-care-center.business.site/
Amy Fuchs, Keller Williams Realty
Family Homes GA
Phone: 404-439-1031
Indigo Trade Paper Co., LLC
500 Pinnacle Court
Suite 125
Norcross, GA. 30096
770-446-6077
Mike Collard
Virtual Properties Realty
770-480-0848
The Tutoring Center, Duluth GA
Email: DuluthGA@tutoringcenter.com
678-629-3227
* About Your Principal, Dr. Hernandez
Coleman Middle School, GCPS
Gwinnett's flagship STEAM school & GA Department of Education STEAM-certified school
Principal: Dr. Gypsy Hernandez
School Hours: 9:20 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/ColemanMS
Location: 3057 Main St, Duluth, GA 30096, USA
Phone: 678-407-7400
Facebook: facebook.com/@colemanms546
Twitter: @colemanms546