Coleman Connection

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Spanish:

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Monday, September 5th is Labor Day, to pay tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers.

Mark your calendar. Our first Coffee with the Principal will be virtual and will take place on September 16, at 12:00 PM. Use this LINK to connect!

Thank you to those of you who made nominations for our local school council.

• Please use this LINK to nominate a parent to our local school council!

• We will hold elections on September 9, 2022 at 9:30 AM via Zoom. Use this LINK to connect and vote.

• Our first Local School Council meeting will take place on September 13, 2022 at 9:30 AM in Duluth HS.

Thank you!

Hello Parents,

We are in the process of collecting feedback from parents, teachers, and students to select our school goals for the 2022-2023 school year. We will be using GCPS' new strategic priorities for the next 5 years to select our goals. These strategic priorities are summarized in the "Blueprint for the Future".

Please read this 1-page document to learn more about the Blueprint for the Future, and then use this feedback link to share your feedback with us.

Thank you,

Dr. Hernandez

CMS Shared Leadership Team

For district news, visit GCPS LINKS

Use this LINK to have access to Mr. Bertram's Music Technology class' newsletter and learn about the amazing work Mr. Bertram and his students do!

Our first Student Leader of the Month Ceremony will take place next Thursday, September 8th at 9:30 AM. Parents of students who will be celebrated will receive an email invitation on Friday, September 2nd. We hope you see you there!

Please read this letter from our counseling department to learn about this program.

Our cheer squad is in need of a coach! 💜 Please use this LINK to nominate a parent who can help us with our team by next Friday. We will be conducting interviews soon after. Coaches receive a stipend, training by GCPS and our local bookkeeper, and tons of fun with our amazing students!

The Georgia State Superintendent of Schools, Richard Woods, will be visiting Coleman Middle School on September 6th to issue our official banner for the 2022-2027 GA DOE STEAM Certification!

Congratulations Coleman Middle School community!!!

Coleman Spiritwear:

All Spiritwear for outstanding orders was delivered to students and teachers by the PTA on Monday, August 29th. If you have any questions on your order, please email us at colemanwildcatspta@gmail.com.

First of the Year Book Fair and Walk & Talk:

THANK YOU to all the parents and grandparents who volunteered at this week's Book Fair and Walk & Talk. These events would not run as smoothly without you! There will be plenty more opportunities to volunteer if you missed out on these events.

PTA Fall Fundraiser:

Stay tuned for upcoming details on our annual PTA Fall Fundraiser. The excitement kicks off on Monday, September 12th and ends on Friday, September 30th. Be sure to mark your calendars!

Monday, September 5th, LABOR DAY HOLIDAY:

We wish everyone a fun, safe, and restful Holiday Weekend! There is no school on Monday! Happy Labor Day!

See you soon!

Your Coleman PTA

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

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.

General Reminder: 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.

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

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

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!

Are you interested in Science? You can listen to Akshay Jayaraman on Spectacular Science or visit his website: www.spectacularsci.com

The 21st annual Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Middle School Essay Contest is now open. Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders in Bartow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale counties are invited to participate in the annual essay contest. Use this LINK to access more information.

• 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!

For current information about COVID-19, please use this LINK to visit the GCPS COVID-19 Information.

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