Magi Messenger: January 13, 2025

Greetings Families, Staff, and Community Members,

This Magi Messenger may feel a little lighter than usual—last semester kept us incredibly busy (you probably noticed! 😅). As we dive into the new year, our calendar is a bit quieter, empowering our teachers and staff to focus on academics. We'll continue our focus on growing and learning as we build on the progress our students have had. If you have thoughts about your student’s programming or how the new year of learning is shaping up, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Principal Braman or Principal Wielenga or I.

I wanted to share a special moment from the start of our break. That Saturday morning, just after break began, I visited the Legion, where some students were eagerly waiting to meet Santa and then realized Mr. Dooley’s Elementary Basketball Camp was happening so I stopped by to check it out... lots of activity. While Mr. Dooley, Coach Sanders, and amazing student volunteers were teaching basketball skills, the star in the eyes of our younger students may have been elementary Art & Music Teacher Ms. Brigham, who was sharing her basketball skills with a large group of CES students—it was such a heartwarming scene to start the break. I hope you and your families experienced similar heartwarming moments.

Happy 2025, Magi Families!

Dr. Kowalski, Superintendent

🎉 Congratulations to our December Magi of the Month! We are so proud of each of you for shining bright and making a difference! 👏 Way to go, Magi! 🖤❤️

Front Row: Malia McClish, Meeko Murray, Lucinda Schwartz, Piper Wells, Jane Pickford, Amelia Piniewski & Back Row: Montana Frisbie, Makira McClish, Lila Preston, Isaac Hattan, Layson Longacre, Connor Brown

As the days stay a little darker, colder, and snowier, we know it can be tempting to miss a day here and there. It’s also the season when illness is more prevalent, so we want to remind everyone to stay healthy, and come to school when you’re feeling well. Consistent attendance is so important for your child’s learning, growth, and success. And speaking of the snow & cold - we also know this is usually the time of year when snow days make a surprise appearance, and so far, we’ve only had two! ❄️ Hopefully, you might get a day or two to enjoy the beauty of winter together before spring rolls around. As you know we take the decision to cancel school very seriously, and sometimes it is necessary. Until then, bundle up, stay warm, and we’ll see you at school! 😊☃️

From Principal Braman: One of our CES families lost everything in a fire on Friday. If you are able, please considering donating to our coin drive this week. We will be collecting coins or bills until Friday 1/17 to help the family with replacing essentials. Thank you for your support. Please see the information below from CES P.E.G.

Our district proudly joins 537 local school districts and 56 intermediate school districts across Michigan in celebrating January as School Board Recognition Month. School boards play a vital role in supporting student achievement by focusing on policy-making and collaboratively establishing a vision for our schools. We encourage everyone in our community, state, and nation to salute the individuals who provide grassroots governance for public schools. Please join me in thanking our dedicated board members, including those newly elected, for their commitment to public service and efforts to work collaboratively for our students and community.

Our new website with incredible resources for athletes and families of athletes is: https://colonathletics.com/

Below we have posted the Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball schedules - just a reminder to make sure you are using Eventlink as things do change:

All Events For Colon Community Schools Eventlink Info

NEWLY ADDED: Eventlink Guidance For Parents & Community

Click HERE for Math Resource Access

Visit: https://tinyurl.com/ColonMathMagi

🚌📱 Stay connected with our bus updates! 📱🚌 Stay informed about your child's bus route with timely text alerts for changes or delays. We know unexpected changes can be stressful, so sign up for updates to get notified instantly. Follow the instructions that will be sent home on Monday, or use the provided links. Thank you for trusting us to transport your child!

If you have questions, please contact Heather in Transportation: 269-432-3231 - Press 1 or email hwordelman@colonschools.org More sign-up information is linked here.

https://www.colonschools.org/o/colon/page/parent-resource-center

Click HERE for Parent Resource Document

We are 3 years running... Our No-Cost CARE Program Sign-Up can be found at:

https://tinyurl.com/CES-CARE-24

https://tinyurl.com/magi24-25-calendar

For access to all bell schedules: click on this link.

Click here for main contacts: https://tinyurl.com/ColonContactsMagi & You can also see our website's staff page for additional staff contacts: https://www.colonschools.org/staff

Super Important Eventlink Documents To Help You Add Calendars!

All Events For Colon Community Schools Eventlink Info

NEWLY ADDED: Eventlink Guidance For Parents & Community

Curious why everyone loves attending and working in our schools? 🤔 Dive into our YouTube page to find out! 🎥🌟 Make Colon Community Schools your destination district or join our team! https://www.youtube.com/@ColonCommunitySchools

JUST RELASED: Class of 2025 Graduation Events For Parents & Families

In the coming weeks we will be posting lots of information about senior events, opportunities & more for students & families. Mrs. Spidle & Ms. Kevnick work together to update our scholarship page located on our website, at this link.

The 8th graders are selling t-shirts, crewnecks, and sweatshirts to raise funds for their class activities and projects! If you'd like to place an order, please fill out an order form: Forms will be available at CHS and CES & Mrs. Jordan will also send them home with all 8th graders. Let’s show our support and school spirit! Order your gear today and help make this fundraiser a success! All order forms should be turned in with payment to Mrs. Jordan. All orders are due by January 22nd.