Coleman Connection

English:

https://vimeo.com/795560006

Spanish:

https://vimeo.com/795560640

Join Dr. Hernandez virtually for our monthly conversation and an opportunity to ask questions and collaborate with other parents on Friday, 2/3/2023 at 12 PM. Use this LINK to connect to Zoom.

The form for 6th and 7th grade students to make suggestions for next year's Connections classes will open from Monday, January 30th to Friday, February 10th. Use the links below:

Rising 7th Graders:

• LINK to 7th Grade Connection Class Descriptions
• LINK to 7th Grade Connection Suggestion Form (Form will open on 1/30/2023)

Rising 8th Graders:

• LINK to 8th Grade Connection Class Descriptions
  
• LINK to 8th Grade Connection Suggestion Form (Form will open on 1/30/2023)

Notes:

- Priority will be given to students requesting long-year courses.

- In the past, we have released information as to which classes are offered on the A or B side. This year the schedule will be completed to maximize student choice. Students should rank based solely on their preference and effort will be made to accommodate long-year course choices.

We are beginning the process of registering students for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. If your student is currently attending Coleman Middle on a permissive transfer, we sent home a letter and the permissive transfer form with your child. If you wish for your student to continue enrollment at Coleman Middle next year, please complete the form and return to the reception by Friday, February 17, 2023.

Unfortunately, If we do not receive your completed documents back by February 17, we will assume your student will not be attending Coleman Middle, registration for next year’s classes will not be processed and you will be withdrawn effective the last day of school.

Thank you.

• Academic work will be posted on Google Classroom.
• Students complete their work at their own pace.
• No live zoom sessions.
• Students will be given the opportunity to ask for academic assistance upon their return. before grades for DLD are finalized, if appropriate.

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

Click HERE for GCPS news.

Please use this LINK and scroll down on the page to have access to next year's approved calendar.

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

Students give feedback to their teachers about their Q3 PBL. 6th and 7th grade already had their student panels!

If your student qualifies to receive Reading and Math academic assistance, we will be notifying parents next week!

Use this link to access the last edition of Mr. Bertram's Music Tech monthly newsletter.

Papa John's Coleman Spirit Nights - Get Your Heart Pizzas:

Celebrate Valentine's Day early by getting your heart pizza from Papa John's on Coleman Spirit Nights, February 8th and February 9th. Enter your school's Promo Code, COLEMAN20, and 20% of your purchase price will be donated back to your local school. The Promo Code must be used when ordering on the app, by phone, or online for the school to receive credit. The fundraiser is valid at the following location: 3570 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Duluth, GA, 770-495-4600.

Calling All Interested Coleman Parents for PTA Volunteer Opportunities:

The Coleman PTA needs a Nominating Committee to elect next school year's 2023-2024 Coleman PTA Executive Board. The nominating committee is comprised of 3 members and 2 alternates. They elect their own Chairman and meet and talk about who they would like for the open positions on the board. For next school year, we have TWO open positions for co-Vice President. Each board member's term runs from 6/1-5/31 of each school year. We would like to elect the Nominating Committee by the next PTA General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, February 8th. The nominating committee meets and contacts potential candidates for their slate by the end of March. The slate of candidates for next year's board is posted by mid-April. If any parent is interested in serving on the Nominating Committee or serving as next year's PTA co-Vice President, please email us at colemanwildcatspta@gmail.com.

Next Coleman PTA General Membership Meeting:

Mark you calendars for the next Coleman PTA General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, February 8th at 6:30PM on ZOOM. We will elect the Nominating Committee and vote on PTA Budget revisions. Please make plans to attend! The Zoom Link is https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81566043232?pwd=ekZnNFRaLy81NE80VmRYdGl6ZUVwZz09

Chick Fil A Biscuit Sales, LAST FRIDAY of EACH MONTH (JANUARY - APRIL):

Ready for something warm to eat for breakfast in this cold weather? The PTA will be selling Chick Fil A Biscuits for $5 at bus and carpool lanes the LAST FRIDAY of EACH MONTH through April. The next Chick Fil A Day is Friday, February 24th, at 8:15AM until we run out of biscuits! We accept Cash, Card, or Cash App ($ColemanPTA).

Stay warm and cozy for another fun winter weekend!

Your Coleman PTA

Parents, please use this LINK to share pictures with Yearbook!

Our Black History Celebration Teacher Lead, Ms. Parkman, and her organizing committee is looking for parent volunteers, performers, and vendors for our Black History Night Celebration that will take place on Tuesday, February 28 at 6:00 PM at Coleman MS.

• Use this LINK to sign up if you would like to volunteer.

• Use this LINK if your student would like to participate.

• Use this LINK if you know a vendor who would like to participate.

We hope to see you here!

Congratulations to those students who received a complementary ice cream this week. Keep up the good work!

The Coleman Middle School Electronic Music Ensemble performed at the Georgia Music Educators Association in Athens, Georgia. The students performed in conjunction with Mr. Bertram presented a session discussing student performances utilizing technology in the music classroom. Congratulations to the students who performed at this prestigious event! Mitchell Kuang, Madison Bailey, Gabriel Arthur, Nathanael Firew.

Our next Student Leader of the Month celebration for the month of December and January will take place on Thursday, February 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Invites have been sent via email!

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!

Northbrook Middle School is excited to host the GCPS Middle School Basketball Western Division Basketball Tournament this Saturday, February 4. This "Super Saturday" tournament is at Peachtree Ridge High School.

• Here is a LINK with details and game times for each of the teams who will be competing.

• Tickets are available for purchase for $5 via GoFan HERE.

Celebrate Korean Heritage Weekend this Sunday, February 5th, at the Lawrenceville Arts Center!

Come and enjoy K-food and tea, arts with calligraphy, King’s and Queen’s costumes from Chosun Dynasty, and K-traditional dance performances, K-pop dances, and songs in Korean with beautiful stage scenery! Don’t forget to check out K-Pop goods!

Click the link below for more information and use the promo code KEXPERIENCE to get $10 off tickets.

https://www.lvilleartscenter.com/eventer/k-culture-experience/

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.

• 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.
• We do not provide supervision once students are off campus.

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.

• 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!

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