Coleman Connection
Coleman Middle School Newsletter, 11/30
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
Season of giving!
Toys for Tots....bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child in need this holiday season. We are partnering with Duluth Kiwanis Club on this project. Students from the Student Advisory Council are organizing the campaign for toys. Students are actually competing with Duluth Middle School to see which school can bring in the most toys. Help Coleman Middle School win the competition!
Winter Drive...The robotics club is organizing a winter gear drive. Any gently used coats, blankets, hats, gloves, etc to help the less fortunate and homeless is being accepted.
Bins will be located in the front of the school.
Many thanks to the Duluth Kiwanis Club who generously donated over 50 toys to our drive!
Q2 PBL Showcase Dates - COME SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT!
Coleman Middle School will be hosting our second quarter PBL (Project Based Learning) showcases during the month of December. Coleman students and teachers have been busy conducting their PBL launches in the last two weeks. 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 had over 245 guests at our Quarter One Showcases). Please follow the link below for the Google form to sign-up for the showcase. Sheila Harmony will be hosting an "Everything You Need to Know" about a showcase prior to each 9:45 AM time in the Coleman Media Center beginning at 9:15 AM. 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.
8th grade Driving Question:
How can we design a pedestrian bridge that meets the needs of the Duluth community?
Showcase: December 5, 2018 - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Location: Upstairs, 8th grade hallway and classrooms
7th grade Driving Question:
How can we implement our plan to create a sustainable system to grow plants that benefit mankind?
Showcase: December 13, 2018 - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Location: Downstairs, 7th grade hallway and classrooms
6th grade Driving Question:
How can we as urban developers design a community that minimizes the human impact on the Earth’s surface?
Showcase: December 12, 2018 - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Location: Downstairs, 6th grade hallway and classrooms
Sign-up Link:
https://goo.gl/forms/dBOlTRSyKSzBEQBY2
Please feel free to contact Sheila Harmony with any questions.
Thank you for your continued support of Coleman Middle School!
Gwinnett School of Math, Science, and Technology (GSMST) Information Sessions
The GSMST lottery registration window will open on Thursday (11/1) and it will remain open until January 25, 2019. Parent meeting dates are 11/15/18, 12/11/18, and 1/10/19. All details and documents are available on our school website at http://www.gsmst.org/.
The standard math pre-requisite continues to be successful completion of Accelerated Algebra 1 or higher. Eighth grade students taking regular Algebra 1 can also qualify by earning a first semester math grade of 90 or higher and scoring at the Distinguished level (scaled score of 92 last year) on the GA Milestone EOC Assessment for Algebra. Algebra 1 students who do not meet both of those requirements may also qualify with a math component score of 550 or higher on the PSAT 8/9 or SAT.
Coding Classes Offered Through Apple
Apple is offering 1 hour coding classes to students in their stores December 3-9.
Sign-up is here: https://www.apple.com/today/collection/hourofcode/
Support PTA with Box Tops for Education!
Please support your PTA by sending in box tops. Your student will be receiving a Ziploc baggie to help you collect the box tops or you may click on the link and print this sheet. Students will find collection boxes in each grade levels' office. Students will receive a treat when bring in box tops. (while supplies last)
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
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
December 14 - 19, Final Exams (14th - LA, 17th - SS, 18th - MA, 19th - SC)....Note: No final exams will be given early. If students are absent, a zero will be assigned and students must make up the final exam in January.
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