Coloma Junior High
Family Newsletter for the Week of 9/5/23

We are off to a Great Start!
Reminders
Back to School Paperwork
Please return the Back to School paperwork that was provided in the folder at Open House or once your child attended school. We want to make sure that all contact information is up to date.Receipts for Chromebook Insurance
We are working to provide receipts for all Chromebook insurance that was turned into the office. You should receive your receipt no later than 9/15. If you have questions, please contact the main office.
Team Building in 6th Grade Geography
6th Grade Projects! Ask your 6th grader about their words for the year.



Picture Day
Retakes will be available on Friday, Oct. 20th
Chromebooks
Accidental Breakage Assurance
Coloma Community Schools recommends that accidental breakage assurance be purchased prior to the deployment of the Chromebook to your child. Coloma Community Schools will be the sole provider of this assurance. Under this assurance agreement, the Chromebooks are protected against theft or accidental damage. The Coloma Community Schools will require that a police report be submitted in cases of theft. A student making a false report will be subject to disciplinary action as outlined by the school code of conduct.
Accidental Breakage Assurance Policy
This accidental breakage assurance policy does not cover for loss of the Chromebook and/or its accessories, cosmetic damage, or damages caused by intentional misuse and abuse. Coloma Community Schools will assess the Chromebook damage and repair or replace the device if the damage is determined to be accidental and within the protection guidelines. Parents/Students may be charged for full replacement cost of a device that has been lost or damaged due to intentional misuse or abuse.
The accidental breakage assurance cost is $20.00 annually for each chromebook 6th grade through 12th grade. It is non-refundable.
Medical Authorization Forms
Forms are available in the main office.
Outside evaluation forms should be dispersed from the main office.
Check to make sure your child is up to date on their immunizations!

New Initiatives at the Junior High for 2023-24
We have restructured our RTI time and changed the name to WIN - What I Need. Our goal during this time will be to group students according to their needs in ELA and Math based upon assessments and screening. Teachers will focus on specific skills for students. WIN time will meet every day.
Comets CARE Citizenship
As we continue to ensure that student grades are reflective of what they know for each content area, we are expanding our class grading to include a Citizenship grade. Each teacher will include a citizenship grade each Marking Period. Citizenship criteria will be aligned to our CARE expectations as listed below:
Coming Ready to Learn
Always Responsible
Respectful
- Exceptionally Safe
Teachers will spend time in each class reviewing what the expectations look like in all areas of the school including classrooms, hallways, cafeteria restrooms and auditorium.
Lory's Place
If your child is in need of grief support and you would like them to participate in a group with representatives from Lory's place. Please email Mrs. Fitzgerald at sfitzgerald@ccs.coloma.org
Mission Statement of Lory's Place
To provide grief support services for grieving children, adults and families.

Click the glowing dots for an overview of each building area.


Upcoming Dates
September
4 - No School
13 - Delayed Start - School Begins at 10:00am
14 - Picture Day
27 - Delayed Start
October
6 - 1/2 Day Dismissal 11:37am
9 - No School - Staff PD
11 - Delayed Start
19 - Picture Retakes
25 - Delayed Start
27 - 1/2 Day Dismissal 11:37am