Coleman Connection

English:

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Spanish:

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Dear GCPS Families,

To help improve our schools, Gwinnett County Public Schools students in grades 6-12 will participate in the Georgia Student Health Survey (GSHS), which is an anonymous, statewide survey instrument that covers topics such as school climate and safety, peer, and adult social support, bullying, mental health, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation.

Results from the GSHS will provide Gwinnett County Public Schools with valuable information regarding nonacademic barriers to student learning.

Here are key dates and valuable information regarding the survey:

• February 13-March 3: Student Survey is open for students in grades 6-12. This survey will be available in the Student Portal.
• February 6-February 10: Parents may complete the Opt-Out process if they do not wish their student(s) to participate in the survey. Parents may use the Parent Portal to complete this process or send a written request to the schools to opt their student(s) out of this survey.

Learn more about the GSHS survey, review the GSHS Survey, and learn about the opt-out process if you do not wish for your student to participate.

In partnership and service,

Gwinnett County Public Schools

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 24, 2023 (Date rescheduled due to February break).

Unfortunately, If we do not receive your completed documents back by February 24, 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.

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.

Greetings,

The students, faculty and staff of Coleman Middle School are so excited to be able to host our third community showcase of the 2022-2023 school year! We believe input from our stakeholders is an integral part of "The Coleman Experience" for our students. We will host a showcase for each grade level on the dates and times below where students will be able to answer their grade level driving question. We hope you will be able to attend and provide feedback to the students and their projects. Please feel free to invite any of your colleagues, family, and friends. We look forward to having you in attendance. Please follow the link below to sign-up for the showcase prior to March 8, 2023.

8th Grade: Thursday, March 9, 2023, 10:00am-11:00am

Driving Question: How can we compose a cover of Civil Rights era music to inspire change in society?

7th Grade: Friday, March 10, 2023, 9:45am-10:45am

Driving Question: How can we show populations change as they adapt to new environments?

6th Grade: Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 10:00am-10:45am

Driving Question: How can we upcycle apparel that is both climate appropriate and stylish?

Sign-up Link:

https://forms.gle/FAE53dXzKnzeDhcM6

We are collecting clothing donations for our 6th grade PBL. Please feel free to bring any item of clothing you may not need to our reception.

Emails are going out to share with parents whether students will be spending time during CATS on Math or Reading Academic assistance or enrichment. Please reach out to the grade level Assistance Principal if you have any questions. You can find their contact information on our website.

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

Use this LINK to access information about Dual Enrollment opportunities for students. Have questions? Contact our counselor, Ms. Parker at dianne.parker@gcpsk12.org

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).

Attention 6th and 7th Graders: Get your tickets for the 6th/7th Grade Social called the "Shamrock Shindig", Friday, March 10th!

You are invited to the 6th/7th Grade Shamrock Shindig on Friday, March 10th! The social will begin at dismissal and last until 6PM. There will be a live DJ, photo booth, pizza, snacks, drinks, and friends. Pick up is at 6PM sharp in front of the school. Please email Coleman PTA with any questions at colemanwildcatspta@gmail.com. Tickets on sale for $10 each through Friday, March 3, 2023 at 11:59PM. The 8th Grade Dance will be April 28th from 6PM to 8PM. Please click on the following link to purchase your student's ticket:

Shamrock Shindig Friday March 10th 2023!

Enjoy this Pre-Valentine's weekend with your loved ones! And don't forget to catch some of the Super Bowl this Sunday, February 12th!

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!

And thank you parents for attending the ceremony this week and showing your children that you respect an value their dedication to being good students and community members and leaders!

Best wishes to our 7th and 8th grade Orchestra students preparing for their Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE) on March 10, 2023! Keep practicing, we know you will represent Coleman MS well!

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!

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