Coleman Connection
Coleman Middle School Newsletter, 2/25/2022
WEEKLY PRINCIPAL VIDEO:
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER:
IMPORTANT REMINDERS ABOUT NEXT WEEK!
* See DLD schedule below.
Wednesday, March 2nd & Thursday March 3rd: Early Release Days.
*Students released at 1:15 PM.
*Your student's team of teachers will contact you regarding Parent Teacher Conferences.
Friday, March 4th: No help sessions.
*School starts at regular time.
GCPS ANNOUNCEMENT ON UPDATED MASK GUIDANCE FROM CDC
OUR PLAN FOR DIGITAL LEARNING:
We continue our committment to maintain in-person instruction. However, in the event that there is a need to temporarily pivot to digital learning due to COVID19 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.
GCPS needs your input on "What mitigation strategies, practices, or procedures should we consider as we adjust to living with COVID-19?".
To gather your feedback, Gwinnett County Public Schools is using a tool called ThoughtExchange. All of our voices matter, so your participation is crucial and valued.
Click here to participate: https://tejoin.com/scroll/512159374
You'll be asked to respond to one open-ended question, consider and assign stars to some of the ideas shared by others (20 to 30 is ideal), and learn what's important to the group.
Your thoughts and stars are confidential. You can come back as often as you'd like to participate and, in fact, we ask that you do come back to star (or rate) some of the new ideas shared since you first participated. The ratings will help us understand the most important areas to focus on.
If you need technical help, please call ThoughtExchange at 1-800-361-9027 ext. 4 or email help@thoughtexchange.com
Thank you in advance for your help and input.
For more information visit: https://www.thoughtexchange.com or our GCPS ThoughtExchange webpage (https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/31727)
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 Proactive Plan found at the bottom of this newsletter.
GCPS COVID-19 WEEKLY UPDATE:
The latest Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) report on community transmission indicates "High" transmission of COVID-19 in Gwinnett County. As a result, masks are required in all GCPS facilities. Masks also are required on buses in compliance with federal mandates.
Under the school district’s current COVID-19 protocols, community transmission levels must be maintained at the "Moderate" or "Low" level for two consecutive weeks before district mask guidance transitions to “Strongly Recommended.”
GCPS encourages our community to learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations and take advantage of opportunities to get vaccinated. In an ongoing partnership with the Gwinnett Health Department and other health partners, GCPS continues to host vaccination clinics at high schools around the county during the month of February. No appointment is necessary. The following locations will be hosting vaccination clinics this month:
- Brookwood High School, 3 p.m.-8 p.m.
Thurs., Feb. 24, 2022 [ages 5 and older] - Dacula High School, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Mon., Feb. 28, 2022 [ages 5 and older]
TEACHING & LEARNING:
COLEMAN MS STEAM CERTIFICATION UPDATE:
OUR CURRENT PBL DRIVING QUESTIONS:
STUDENTS WILL BE BUILDING THEIR PRODUCTS SOON...
Q3 PBL SHOWCASE IS APPROACHING:
Students will be engaged in our quarter 3 PBL showcase on Friday, March 11, 2022.
During PBL showcase students present their projects and also visit other grade levels' PBL showcase to see and learn from other projects and to provide feedback. It is a great day of relevant learning with engagement, peer collaboration, and pride as our students share their products with others!
We are excited to welcome families to our 3rd quarter PBL student showcase! 1 family member per student is invited to attend our showcases on Friday, March 11. The family member MUST pre-register through the following RSVP link: https://forms.gle/FbrLd2n6sZCbFrv38
*RSVP for Q3 Student Showcase (RSVP closes at the end of the day on February 25, 2022) Parent and Community Q3 Showcase: March 11, 2022, 2:30 - 3:15 pm.
RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS:
JANUARY STUDENT LEADERS OF THE MONTH WILL BE RECOGNIZED NEXT WEEK!
The celebration will take place next Thursday, 3/3 at 9:30AM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We celebrate and acknowledge the experiences and contributions of African Americans during the month of February.
6th and 7th Grade Social - The Shamrock Shindig is back!!
FROM OUR ARTS PROGRAM!
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
FROM OUR YEARBOOK TEACHERS:
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
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 to seat a nominating committee to present candidates for next year's Executive Board. As the nominating committee will be voted in at the meeting on February 23rd, please let us know as soon as possible.
We also 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 Socials:
Please mark your calendars for our 6th/7th grade social (March 11th) and the 8th grade dance (April 30th). We're looking forward to providing the kids a space to enjoy some time with their friends outside of class.
REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER ART CAMP AT THE HIGH MUSEUM!
SUMMER STEM PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
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