Dear Parents/Guardians,

Our district will be taking part in the MI Student Voice Perception Survey on March 12th.

The survey will be administered to students in grades 5 -12 and is designed to provide a holistic picture of student experience, beyond test scores. Topics covered include perceptions of students’ engagement, belonging, and social-emotional learning. Survey data will be used by school administrators to help guide district improvement planning for school instruction and services. Students are our first priority and we believe it’s important to listen to them to help make the educational experience better.

The survey does not ask questions regarding drug or alcohol use, intimate relationships, political or religious affiliations or other personal information.

Students will be asked to complete the survey online using a computer, tablet or mobile device at school during WIN Time. The anonymous survey is designed to protect students' privacy. The survey has under 40 questions and is expected to take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

We encourage all students to take part in the survey, as we hope to gather a lot of important information on their school experiences. Participation is voluntary. Students may skip any question they do not wish to answer and may stop participating in the survey at any point without penalty.

If you want to opt out of having your child participate in the survey, please complete the following form.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at wtremblay@ccs.coloma.org.

Sincerely,

Wendy Tremblay

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Dear Parent or Guardian,

This letter is to inform you that your son/daughter will begin studying Reproductive Health Education in Health Class on Monday, March 3rd-Friday March 7th (boys) and Monday, March 10th-Friday, March 14th (girls).

Our class will be using a program produced by the Human Relations Media Center called The Puberty Workshop and Curriculum. It is a video and print series that teaches the basics about human development - the role of hormones, the structure and function of the reproductive system for boys and girls, the onset of new feelings and emotions that are part of growing up, taking care of personal hygiene, and an introduction to the topic of HIV and AIDS.

If you would like an opportunity to review the materials used in class, please contact me at the Junior High School at 269-468-2405 and leave a message with the school secretary. I will return your call after school or during my planning period which is the 3rd period of the day. You may also email me at crocca@ccs.coloma.org. I will return your email or call you as soon as possible.

You should also be aware that you are welcome to observe the instruction. If you want your child excused from this instruction, please sign and return the bottom portion of this letter with your child’s name, email me, or write a note to me stating that you would like your child excused. If I do not receive a note asking that your child be excused I will expect that he/she will participate in the instruction. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter please call me at the Coloma Junior High office and leave a message or email me. I will be happy to return your call or email at a convenient time to answer your questions.

Thank you,

Caterina Rocca

Health Teacher Coloma JH/HS

Monday

6th grade girls reproductive health begins

Tuesday

Study Hall with Mrs. Parker

Wednesday

Student Survey

Study Hall with Mrs. Cattes

Thursday

Study Hall with Ms. Dressander

Friday

End of 3rd Marking Period

March

14 - End of 3rd Marking Period

19 - Delayed Start

28 - Half Day

31 - 4 - Spring Break

April

7 - School Resumes

9 - Delayed Start

10 - 8th Grade Students - PSAT

22 - 6th - 8th Grade M-Step Testing

23 - Delayed Start

24 - 6th - 8th Grade M-Step Testing

28 - 4th Marking Period Progress Reports

It is the policy of Coloma Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, marital status, or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service, or in employment. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact complaint@ccs.coloma.org.

Email: wtremblay@ccs.coloma.org
Website: http://cjh.coloma.org/
Location: 302 West St. Joseph Street, Coloma, MI, USA
Phone: 269-468-2405
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