Coleman Connection
Coleman Middle School Newsletter, 2/1
Coleman Middle School will become a student-focused community which promotes life-long learning and real-world problem solving through the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in a global learning community.
The mission of Coleman Middle School is to provide students with rigorous and innovative learning opportunities using Project / Problem Based Learning (PBL) which promote collaboration, critical thinking, community, and creativity.
Principal's Weekly Video Message
Coleman Digital Learning Day #3 is scheduled for Friday, February 8th!
Student Submission needed for Duluth Cluster STEM/STEAM Expo on May 3!!
The first annual Duluth Cluster STEM/STEAM Expo will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019. This event will showcase student projects in STEM and/or STEAM from each of the seven cluster schools. The Expo will be held at Coleman Middle School and Duluth High School from 5 - 7 PM.
Students may submit science fair projects, PBL presentations, prototypes, inventions, art work, theatrical and musical performances from this school year - anything that is STEM or STEAM related that they would like to exhibit to the Duluth community.
Please use the following link to register your product prior to March 28, 2019:
https://goo.gl/forms/wAWmx1kNJHyDGlW82
Questions?
Please contact Sheila Harmony, STEAM Coordinator at Coleman Middle School:
sheila_harmony@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
678.407.7405
Once registered, you will receive further information via email in April.
Post a flipgrid about Ungifted!
Have your student leave a 2 Minute book Review on our Coleman Media Center FlipGrid. Follow the link below, the password is Coleman18 (upper-case C).
Any questions, please see Mrs. Schmidt in the Coleman Media Center.
3rd quarter PBL showcases...PARENTS - WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Coleman Middle School will be hosting our third quarter PBL (Project Based Learning) showcases during the months of February and March. Coleman students and teachers have been busy conducting their PBL launches this month. Our students would appreciate your input and feedback on their final prototypes and projects on the dates and times listed below. Feel free to invite any of your colleagues to attend our events. We have included the grade level driving question along with the dates and times. Please follow the links below to the Google form to sign-up for a showcase. 6th and 7th grade will hold the traditional showcase this quarter, but our 8th grade will hold three dates of "trials" with actual Gwinnett County judges and will need volunteers to sit as our jury members. We will be hosting an "Everything You Need to Know" about a showcase for 6th and 7th grade in the Coleman Media Center. Please attend if this is your first time coming to a showcase or if you just want to know how to give meaningful feedback to our students. Please note that some of our start times have changed from the past.
8th grade Driving Question:
How do we use science to solve a crime?
Showcases: March 11, 12 and 15, 2019 (See sign-up below for times for each trial)
Location: Media Center
7th grade Driving Question:
How can we decrease the rate of harmful environmental change in order to sustain biodiversity?
Showcase: February 28, 2019 - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Location: Downstairs, 7th grade hallway and classrooms
6th grade Driving Question:
How do we as energy consumers actively respond to weather phenomena that affects a community?
Showcase: March 1, 2018 - 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Downstairs, 6th grade hallway and classrooms
Sign-up Link for 6th and 7th Grade:
https://goo.gl/forms/fjla7Ai171lnoyOB3
Sign-up Link for 8th Grade Trials:
Parents...we need your support with our CMS Think Campaign!
There’s still time to join us for the CMS Washington D.C. trip!! (June 3 – June 6)
Summer Field Study in Crystal River, FL
LAST CALL! We have just two remaining spots for our summer field study in Crystal River, FL. The trip includes river tubing, manatee education program, swimming with manatees, snorkeling in the Rainbow River, Crystal Springs Preserve education program, river biodiversity study and water quality analysis, nature walks, beach visits, and kayaking. You can register your child at GrandClassroom.com or contact 7th grade Science teacher, Kelli Sinclair at kelli_sinclair@gwinnett.k12.ga.us for more information. This trip is open to all current Coleman Middle students. Students MUST know how to swim in order to attend.
Thanks to our sponsors! Please support our business partners!
Jimmy John's
3631 Peachtree Industrial BLVD, Duluth GA
Catering: April Woodard april.jjcatering@gmail.com
Columbia Engineering
Duluth, GA 30096
Kiwanis Club: Duluth - Norcross
Join us for Lunch
Please come be our guest and learn more about us
J Christopher’s - 3294 Peachtree Ind Blvd
1st and 3rd Wednesday at noon
The Local Pantry
Suite1000
2715 Buford Highway
Duluth, Ga 30096
Business 678 682 8340
Cell 678 367 8253
A video message for our Business Partner, Amy Fuchs/Keller Williams
Business Partnerships/Friends of Coleman
Do you know of a business that might be interested in becoming a business partner? Business Partnerships begin at $100 as well.
Please contact me at JW_Mozley@gwinnett.k12.ga.us if you are interested. We appreciate your support and generosity!
Who to contact & When
Kim Booth is our 6th grade assistant principal; her e-mail is Kim_Booth@gwinnett.k12.ga.us. Jennifer Dunn is our 7th and 8th grade assistant principal; her e-mail is Jennifer_Dunn@gwinnett.k12.ga.us.
Ms. Booth is also the assistant principal in charge of gifted and special education. Mrs. Dunn is the assistant principal in charge of English Language Learners.
Save the Date - Important Dates for Your Calendar
February 8 - Coleman Middle School Digital Learning Day #3
February 12 - PTA Parent Seminar, 6 pm, Coleman cafeteria
February 14 - 4.5 week progress reports issued
February 15 - Snow make up day #1
February 18 - Teacher workday/Student holiday
February 20 and 21 - Early release (students released at 1:15 pm)
February 22 - NO HELP SESSIONS - NO EARLY DROP OFF
Coleman Middle School
Gwinnett's flagship STEAM school &
GA Department of Education STEAM-certified school
Website: colemanmiddle.org
Location: 3057 Main Street, Duluth, GA, United States
Phone: 678-407-7400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coleman.middle?fref=nf
Twitter: @colemanms546