Coleman Connection
Coleman Middle School Newsletter, 9/13/2019
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
Progress Reports Coming Home TODAY!
If your child was in GCPS last year and took GA Milestone, a Milestone report is also included with the progress report.
Please note - we are NOT using report card envelopes this year. Please keep all documents at home and remember they are always accessible through the parent portal.
We appreciate your support!
Coleman's 1st Digital Learning Day is FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20!
Java with JW, Tuesday, 9/17 at 8:30 am and 6:00 pm
Ms. Jennifer Dunn, 8th grade assistant principal, will lead the morning session, and Dr. Mozley will lead the evening session. Both sessions are IDENTICAL and will take place in the media center. We will be discussing Coleman's 1st Digital Learning Day at both sessions. Please come if you have questions!
Support PTA - Maple Street Biscuit Spirit Day - September 19 - 7 AM to 9 AM
Can you help in the media center?
The Coleman Library Media Center is looking for a dedicated volunteer to volunteer every Monday morning from 8:50am until about 11 or 11:30am. Duties would include manning the circulation desk, checking in books and shelving books. Please send an email to our media specialist Kathy Schmidt if interested.
New Dawn Theater is still looking to fill roles for the Kids and Teens Holiday Musical
CASTING CALL EXTENTED
“It’s Christmas, Carol!”
New Dawn Theater is still looking to fill roles for the Kids and Teens Holiday Musical
First through Eighth Grade Children
September 17 at 4:45 p.m.
New Dawn Theater
3650-A Satellite Boulevard
(next to Laser Quest)
Duluth, Georgia 30096
NO AUDITION NEEDED
Contact Kay Collins at (770) 855-3997 for more information
Student Volunteers Needed for Duluth Fall Festival
Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29
8 AM - 10 AM
10 AM - 12 PM
12 PM - 2 PM
2 PM - 4 PM
4 PM - 6 PM
Please e-mail Sheila Harmony, Sheila_Harmony@gwinnett.k12.ga.us, if your student can participate.
Join us for Coleman’s Annual Summer Field Trip!!
This year our annual summer field trip is to Washington D.C. (June 1- June 2, 2020). Come have fun with your friends while visiting one of the most important cities in the United States. You will see history come alive, go white water rafting, and experience the Vietnam Memorial, MLK Memorial, Holocaust Museum, Smithsonian, 9/11 Memorial, and more!
Our first informational meeting is Wednesday, October 2nd from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the CMS Media Center. Parents must attend this meeting. See Ms. Jones or Dr. DeMent for more information.
STAY CONNECTED! SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS!
Coleman Middle School will be hosting our first quarter PBL (Problem Based Learning) showcases at the beginning of October. 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. I have included the grade level driving question along with the dates and times. Please follow the link below for the Google form to sign-up for the showcase prior to attending (this makes check-in move quickly).
We will be hosting an "Everything You Need to Know" about a showcase for 6th grade guests prior to the 6th grade showcase on October 2nd at 9:30 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.
8th grade Driving Question:
How can we help people or animals survive in extreme temperatures?
Showcase: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Location: Cafeteria, Media Center, 8th grade hallway and classrooms
7th grade Driving Question:
How can we demonstrate the impact of water movement on our world?
Showcase: October 1, 2019 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Cafeteria, Media Center, 7th grade hallway and classrooms
6th grade Driving Question:
How can I as an environmentally conscious person effectively reduce my carbon footprint?
Showcase: October 2, 2019 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Location: Cafeteria, Media Center, 6th grade hallway and classrooms
Sign-up Link:
Duluth Cluster STEAM Showcase - October 1, 6 pm, Parson's Alley
This award-winning event is in Parson's Alley on October 1st from 6-8pm as students from the Duluth school cluster showcase their project-based learning projects. Students will show off their real-world applications, investigations and more!
Thank you to our 2019-2020 Business Partners!
Kevin Thi
4895 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, #104
Norcross, GA 30092
770-881-8462
Academic Center for Excellence
Rabia Shahbaz
3195 Buford Hwy Duluth GA 30097
Phone: 678-878-4999
E-mail: rabia@academicsforexcellence.com
Jimmy John's Subs
3631 Peachtree Industrial BLVD, Duluth GA
Catering: April Woodard april.jjcatering@gmail.com
The Local Pantry
Suite1000
2715 Buford Highway
Duluth, Ga 30096
Business 678 682 8340
Cell 678 367 8253
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.
Partnership proceeds go directly to the classroom to support PBL projects, technology initiatives, and other innovations!
Please contact me at JW_Mozley@gwinnett.k12.ga.us if you are interested. We appreciate your support and generosity!
Who to contact & When
Our Assistant Principal Contact Info...
Kim Booth, 6th grade, Kim_Booth@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Jamie Larkin, 7th grade, Jamie_Larkin@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Jennifer Dunn, 8th grade, Jennifer_Dunn@gwinnett.k12.ga.us.
Save the Date - Important Dates for Your Calendar
September 17, 8:30 am, Coleman Middle Center - Java w/ JW (Parent Coffee)
September 17, 6 pm, Coleman Media Center - Digital Learning Day Q & A
September 20, Coleman Middle School Digital Learning Day #1
September 28 and 29, Duluth Fall Festival
October 1, 6 pm - 8 pm, Duluth Cluster STEAM Showcase, Parson's Alley
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