Coleman Connections

Coleman Families,

Happy Monday, JCE Families!

We had a fantastic week celebrating our Students of the Month for January, who exemplified the CKH character trait of Respect. These students consistently model kindness, consideration, and thoughtfulness toward others, and we are so proud of them!

Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders successfully completed their district benchmarks for reading and science, demonstrating perseverance and dedication to their learning. Next week, they will tackle their math benchmark, and we can’t wait to see their continued progress! These assessments provide valuable insight into student growth and help guide our instruction moving forward.

Coming up: Monday, FEBRUARY 10th is the 100th Day of School!! Start planning your outfits!

Thanks,

Kara Wendel

Principal

Nominate an Employee of the Year today!

We are excited to invite all Midlothian ISD staff, parents and community to nominate a deserving staff member for the prestigious Employee of the Year award. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of our team members who inspire others, develop meaningful relationships, and truly embody the values of being MISD Proud. Your nomination can shine a light on the individuals who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students and community.

Nominations for Employee of the Year are now open HERE and will close on Tuesday, February 4.

Employee of the Year Categories

There are TEN categories to choose from, and you can nominate someone in any or all of them.

• Child Nutrition
• Custodial Services
• First Year Teacher
• Instructional Aide
• Leadership
• Maintenance Services
• Paraprofessional
• Professional Services
• School Resource Officer

• Transportation

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When submitting your nomination, be sure to include a description of why you believe this person deserves to be honored—just remember to keep the description free of any identifying information. Nominee identities will be hidden, and a panel of judges will review all nominations and select one Employee of the Year for each category.

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JCE Morning News

TryDay Friday: Fueling Our Bodies with Nutritious Foods!

This week, we explored some healthy and delicious options to keep our bodies strong and energized! Students had the chance to try raspberries, toast, bananas, and chicken broth—all packed with nutrients to support overall wellness. Making healthy choices is an important part of feeling our best, and we love encouraging our students to explore new foods. Stay healthy, JCE! 🍌🍞🍓🥣 #TryDayFriday #HealthyChoices

Next Week: Celebrating Mrs. Tyer for Counselor's Week!

We’re excited to honor and celebrate Mrs. Tyer next week during Counselor's Week! She is an invaluable part of our JCE family, always offering support, guidance, and encouragement to our students. Below is a graphic with some fun and creative ways to show our appreciation for all that she does. Let’s make this week special by showing Mrs. Tyer just how much we care! 💙

#ThankYouMrsTyer #CounselorsWeek #JCEStrong

Buster Brown, certified Therapy Dog, was back in the library today to read with a few Coleman Students. He listened to stories from a few of our 4th and 5th grade students as they read to their peers. Buster will continue to visit JCE throughout the year to read with students. You never know who will get to read to him next!

Join us for an action-packed evening of fun, friendly competition, and great food at our Third Annual Mother/Son event on Friday, February 7th from 6-8pm at the Midlothian Conference Center. All GAMS (Grandmas, Aunts, Moms, Special someones) must be a chaperone. Bring your favorite Nerf blasters (one for mom too) and get ready to battle it out. We'll provide the darts, along with a special goodie bag of Nerf gear for each student. Please do not bring any darts.

Wear your favorite neon clothes and "glow in the dark" gear for a fun glow Nerf battle.

To fuel the fun a delicious dinner will also be provided including pizza, drinks and dessert.

Get your tickets while they last-don’t miss out on this special mother (GAMS)/son event.

Tickets are pre-sale only until February 5th. No tickets will be sold at the door.

https://my.cheddarup.com/.../events.../items/item/6728804...

Super fun experience where our students will learn how to keep their hearts happy and healthy and how to save a life! You can get signed up here! Coleman Kids Heart Challenge

JACKIE MEYER is a great example of TEAMWORK!

Jackie is amazing at teamwork. She is always willing to step in anywhere that is needed. She is the first one to step up to do what is best for her team. She is also everyones biggest cheerleader. She has taken on a lot of responsibility this school year and she does it with a smile. She is willing to go the extra mile to meet every one of her students needs. I am blessed to work along beside her.

Due to campus testing, the JCE schedule will be adjusted on February 4th. You are still welcome to join us for lunch, but please note that some lunch times have been modified.

Attendance: If your child is absent, please email our Attendance Clerk, Christi Piekos, at attendance.jce@midlothianisd.org. Doctor's notes may be sent via email or brought to the office within 48 hours of the absence.

1. NO EMAILS or messages for teachers for transportation changes, please call the front office @ 469-856-6700
2. Please note that no transportation changes can be made after 2:30, also be aware of any weather changes that day.
3. If your student has a doctor's appointment at any time during the day, please call the front office and we will be happy to alert the teacher to get them ready. We will not call your student down to wait in the lobby before you get here, they will be called down when you arrive.

If you would like to do a shout-out of your child for the amazing accomplishments outside of school, please submit to tiffany.tyer@midlothianisd.org

Bus Numbers for Coleman:

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Get the Parent App now!

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Updated Arrival and Dismissal Video

Bus Riders will be dropped off in the front along with Daycare and Specialized programs

All car riders including our Pre-K students will be dropped off in the back carline. Please give us grace and have patience with our dismissal on the first few days! We have all of our staff on duty to help, but it takes time to get to know students, families, and cars.

Please make sure your car tags are visible when picking your child up. If you don’t have your car tag, you will be asked to drive around to the front of the building to show your driver's license to pick up your child. Once again, safety and security is our number one priority!

Unfortunately due to safety reasons, we can’t allow parents to walk up to the front or the back of the school to pick up their child.

Please be aware that the parking lots surrounding the school are private property and are not designated for school parking or drop-offs. To ensure the safety and respect of our community, we kindly ask that you use the designated school parking areas for all school-related activities.

We've already started capturing memories for the 24-25 school year! You can go ahead and place your order for this year's yearbook. You can scan the QR Code or click this link to place your order.

Safe Snack Guide Link: https://custom.snacksafely.com/guide/05478ADB

This year we will be permitting birthday treats on campus; however, the following guidelines must be followed in order to keep all of our students safe here at JCE.

1. Birthday treats must be prepackaged, all students must be included, and must accommodate allergies within the students classroom.

2. Parents must fill out and submit a request form notifying Nurse Delaney 7 days prior to your date of delivery. This form will ask for the proposed treat and brand that will be brought to school to ensure that it is safe for all students within your child's class. The form is linked in the Coleman Connection, the Nurse page of the Jean Coleman website and posted in the front office.

3. Nurse Delaney will contact you within 2 school days notifying you if your requested treat was approved or denied. If denied, Nurse Delaney will provide you with alternative options for your child's class.

4. We have created a Coleman Safe Snack Guide that has compiled a list of foods and brands that do not contain the most common allergens that are to be avoided. Please do not hesitate to contact Nurse Delaney with any questions regarding safe options. The guide is linked here in the Coleman Connection as well as the Nurse page on the Jean Coleman website.

Please know that the safety of each and every student is our top priority. While we recognize that birthday celebrations are a fun and important part of student life, we are committed to ensuring that these activities do not impact or compromise this priority. We have implemented guidelines to balance joyful celebrations with the necessary safety measures, so every student can enjoy their special day without any concerns.

Birthday Treat Submission Form

Just a Reminder:

Exclusion from School Policy

A student with any of the following symptoms will be excluded from school until such time as the student is free of symptoms, has been satisfactorily treated or submits a signed physician’s statement that he/she is not contagious.

• Temperature of 100 degrees or more. Student must be fever free for 24 hours, without medication, before re-entry.
• An undetermined rash over any part of the body that is accompanied by fever.
• Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Student must be symptom free for 24 hours without medication before re-entry.
• Red, draining eyes.
• Intense itching with signs and symptoms of secondary infection.
• Open, draining lesions.
• Jaundice

Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals. The reduced-price is $0.00 for breakfast and $0.40 for lunch. We encourage you to explore these opportunities to ensure your child is well-nourished and ready to learn. Please take advantage of this program! This process is safe, secure and private. As a reminder, you have to reapply every school year!

Free/Reduced Lunch Online Application

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

The free federal breakfast and lunch program has expired, so breakfasts and lunches will be an expense. Snacks may also be purchased.

• Apply for Free or Reduced Lunch Prices here

• Breakfast Times / Price

• 7:05 - 7:30

• $1.90

• Lunch Price

• $3.00

• Breakfast / Lunch Menus + Snack List

• https://www.misd.gs/departments/child-nutrition/menus

• Add money to your child’s account by visiting https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain.action?clientKey=&requestAction=home.

• You can also monitor what your child purchases!

Please review the procedures our guests are expected to follow:

• Have ID available for verification when you pick up your badge.
• Guests sit with their child in the booths at the back of the cafeteria. Friends stay at their assigned tables.

• Your child may bring a lunch from home, go through the cafeteria line, or you may bring your child a lunch. You may provide a lunch for your child only.
• We do not distribute snacks, treats, or other items to classmates.
• When the cafeteria monitor calls a time-out, please direct your attention to them. They typically call a time-out for snacks or cleaning up.

Signing up does not mean you have to be a part of every event or activity. You pick and choose what you would like to be a part of. #jceistheplacetobe

Click below to sign up. https://my.cheddarup.com/me/jcolemanpto-9865

Click below to complete a background check.

https://www.misd.gs/families/volunteer-background-check

February: Black History Month

February 2nd: Texas Military Heroes Day

February 3-7: National School Counseling Week

February 15th: School Resource Officers Day

February 19th: State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day

Kara Wendel

Principal

Email: kara.wendel@midlothianisd.org
Website: https://coleman.midlothianisd.org
Location: 700 Hawkins Run, Midlothian, TX, USA
Phone: 469-856-6700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeanColemanElem
Twitter: @JColemanElem