Parents and Students,
Cooler air finally signals the arrival of fall and the approaching holiday season. I always find this time of year to be very exciting at school. We are beginning our annual "Can the Principals" drive to collect food for Metropolitan Ministries to distribute for Thanksgiving. Homerooms compete to see which class will bring in the most cans and other non-perishable food items. The donations are stockpiled in the offices of the assistant principals and myself. It is fun for our students and it connects them with a great cause. See the article below for more information.
I want to personally thank our PTSA and my staff for supporting the upcoming festive Halloween Parade/Party for our ESE students and Best Buddies on October 30th. I look forward to the smiles and excitement on their faces as they have a Spooktacular time. Thanks for making Coleman such a fantastic school, for all of our students.
We have doubled our Twitter followers since the last year. Please remember to follow us on Twitter @HCPSColemanMS to receive important notices in the event of an emergency as well as updates on school events
Over 900 parents have already registered for Edsby. Edsby is the district's online grade program and is being utilized by all 200+ schools to keep parents apprised of their student's academic progress.
In an effort to our community informed, we are required each year to notify our parent base of teachers who are teaching out of field, Please review the article below in this week's Chronicle for more information.
Yours in Education,
Mike Hoskinson
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Hello!
Everything you need to know about what is happening at Coleman Middle School is right here! As you can see from the various articles and announcements your PTSA and school organizations are hard at work. Please take a moment to scroll through the Chronicle or save it in your inbox to refer to as needed.
If you are looking for a particular student or parent and wondering where to find their email or phone number. Look no further! Coleman now offers an online directory! More information is below and you can click on the link to the right to sign up. Its free and easy!
As always, thank you so much to our business and family sponsors. None of our activities would be possible without your support!
Best,
Jen Carlstedt
PTSA President
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Safe, Smart and Social.com is a website that offers up to date information on various social apps your children may be downloading. Once you sign up, it will send you an email highlighting two apps every week. You can also check out the website for archived videos and other useful tips on navigating the net. Check it out!
If you have any suggestions for upcoming articles, please contact Jen Carlstedt.
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| COBRA COURTYARD PAVER ORDERS |
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LAST CHANCE TO ORDER YOUR COBRA COURT PAVER FOR THE FALL
Monday, October 19, 2015 is the deadline for the fall Installation of a paver in the Cobra Courtyard!
Dedicate a paver to your child, family, or favorite teacher! Please fill out attached form and send it to school addressed to "PTSA". If you have any questions, please email Lorrie Hamlin.
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| ESE HALLOWEEN PARADE/PARTY |
Calling all Volunteers and fun Loving Ghouls!
Halloween is coming to Coleman
October 30th at 10:00am!
Help us make our ESE students'
Halloween Parade the BEST ever!
Whether you can volunteer your time or
a bag of candy/prizes or BOTH
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL!!
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE
COBRA BLOCK PARTY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH 5:30-8:30PM
Don't miss out on this incredible Coleman event, formerly known as "The Fall Family Dinner". We have renamed the event because it is so much more than just a dinner. The night is filled with something for everyone:
- Live music from Band and Orchestra Students
- Bake Sale to benefit Band Boosters
- 8th grade Students vs. the Faculty Basketball game
- Coleman Spirit gear for sale
- PDQ cards for sale - $6 for a $10 card
We will be featuring six food trucks for your dining pleasure provided by the Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally:
- Mr. C's Grilled Cheese - gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches
- Twisted Iron - chicken & waffles
- Renny's Oki Doki - Asian cuisine
- Bacon Boss - specializing in beloved bacon
- American Weiner - gourmet hot dogs
- Just Smokin' BBQ - Memphis style BBQ
***Food Trucks take credit cards, but you'll need cash for the bake sale and PDQ cards!
Don't miss out on a fun evening! For questions or more information please contact Carol Eisman our Cobra Block Party Coordinator.
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Bake Sale is a sweet way to support the Coleman Band! The Coleman Band Boosters are holding a Bake Sale during the Cobra Block Party on November 12 to raise funds for our students' music program. After you've enjoyed a great food truck dinner, stop by our table, located outside the Coleman Cafeteria for dessert!
Donations of individually-wrapped, ready-for-sale baked goods are requested of band parents. Please drop off your items any time during the day of the event in the Band Room or bring to Bake Sale table that evening.
We look forward to seeing you at the Cobra Block Party!
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The Faculty Honor Roll is a program at Coleman that allows families to recognize dedicated teachers, administrators, staff members, coaches and counselors who work with our students each and every day. If your family has made a donation this year to the Coleman Family and/or Coleman Business Sponsorship Campaign in any amount, you can designate the faculty members you would like to honor with this award. They will receive a handwritten note from the committee with your personal message; delivered with a special treat. Further communications will be going out soon to those who are eligible to participate in this special benefit.
What a great way to let faculty know they have made a difference in your child's success at Coleman!
Faculty Honor Roll Chairs
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| IT'S TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL GERM OUT |
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Cold and flu season is in full bloom and we are gearing up to shut it down! It is once again time for the GERM OUT, and we could use some help with volunteers and/or supplies such as Sanitizing wipes, Kleenex, Wet Ones and cans of Lysol.
We will be meeting before and after school next week at 8:00 a.m till 8:30 and 4:15 p.m. until 4:45 p.m; so if you have a few minutes to spare, please give a quick e-mail shout out to Joanne by October 19 so we can assign rooms to volunteers. Thank you in advance for helping us to give our kids a clean and healthy environment in which to learn!  Joanne Bryant Staff Appreciation Committee
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New CAR MAGNETS are in!
If you purchased a car magnet in the past that has faded, please bring it into the office and you can exchange for a new one. They are the same design but from a new company and will hopefully hold their color a little longer.
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"Coleman's Rack Pack."
As a school, we will be walking on Saturday, October 24th in the local Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Event.
Almost everyone has been touched by breast cancer in some way, so we have decided with your help and the support of the Coleman SGA and Staff to participate in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Saving lives from breast cancer starts with one team, one walker, and one dollar at a time. We know that by supporting the American Cancer Society we will be ensuring that if you need someone to talk to anytime of the day or night they will be there; if your friend is losing her hair from chemo, your mother needs a ride to treatment, or a loved one needs a place to stay when treatment is far from home, they all be there to help. Join us and together we will walk for a world without breast cancer!
You can click the following link Making Strides Sign Up to sign up. Our goal, with your help, will be to make a team of 100 people to walk with Coleman. Together we will make this goal happen! 
Thank you for your support.
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| 2015-2016 Out of Field Notification |
Coleman Middle School 2015 - 2016 Out-Of-Field Notification
October 5, 2015
Dear Parents/Guardians:
All educators in Florida are monitored to ensure they meet certification and training requirements as mandated by law. Per Florida Statute 1012.42, when a teacher is assigned teaching duties out of the field in which the teacher is certified, the parents of all students in the class shall be notified in writing. Per the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), we are also required to notify parents when their child has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher not highly qualified for that class.
Hillsborough County Public Schools is committed to providing quality instruction for all students and does so by employing the most qualified individuals to teach and support each student in the classroom. The district is assisting our teachers by developing anIndividual Professional Development Plan to complete the requirements needed to become in-field and/or highly qualified.
All of our teachers are certified to teach, although some of them are currently out-of-field and/or not highly qualified (HQ) and are working on additional areas of certification. You have the right to know the professional qualifications of the teachers or paraprofessionals who instruct your child. Federal law allows you to ask for certain information about your child's teachers and requires us to give you this information in a timely manner if you ask for it. If you would like more information, please contact the school at 813 872-5335.
The table below lists teachers who are currently out-of-field and/or not highly qualified (HQ).
Yours in Education,
Michael L. Hoskinson
Principal
Coleman Middle School
813 872-5335
Coleman Middle School 2015-2016 Out-Of-Field Notification
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Teacher
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Classes Taught
Assignment(s)
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Assignment Start Date
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Certification(s) Held
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Out-of-Field
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Highly Qualified
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Roger
Breit
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Civics and US History with ELL students
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August 25, 2015
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Social Sciences 5-9
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ESOL Endorsement
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Yes
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Kevan
Johnson
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Band
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August 25, 2015
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Music K - 12
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ESOL Endorsement
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Yes
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Sara Ruchte
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Civics with ELL students
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August 25, 2015
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Social Sciences 6-12
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ESOL Endorsement
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Yes
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Nia
Okoh
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English with ELL students
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August 25, 2015
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Elementary
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ESOL Endorsement
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Yes
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Nancy
Bruce
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ESE
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August 25, 2015
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ESE K - 12
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ESOL Endorsement
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Yes
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Corey
Newsome
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Math
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August 25, 2015
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Math 5-9
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Gifted Endorsement
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Yes
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Stephen Cohen
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English with ELL students
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August 25, 2015
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Elementary
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ESOL Endorsement
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Yes
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Kristin Sirois
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Reading with ELL students
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August 25, 2015
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English 6 - 12
ESE
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ESOL Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
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Yes
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Want to win a Yogurtology gift card?
Then be sure to get your Reflections Entry in to be eligible for the drawing! One lucky candidate will be selected! This year's theme is:
"Let Your Imagination Fly."
This years categories are: Dance Choreography, Photography, Literature, Visual Arts, Music Composition, and Film Production.
All Entries are due Thursday, October 22 by 4:15 pm. For rules and guidelines check out PTA REFLECTIONS and the FLORIDA PTA websites. Entry packets are in the front office.
Contact Diane Barber, Reflections Committee Chair with any questions.
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Get your dedications for this year's yearbook! 
Due by March 14th.
1/4 page - $60 (8th grade only)
1/8 page - $40 (8th grade only)
1/16 page - $30 (6th and 7th grade only)
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All 8th grade students will have the opportunity to attend the Tampa Bay History Center on either October 20th or 21st. This trip will give more insight into Florida history, which is part of our curriculum.
The cost will be $6.00 beacuse the TBHC pays for the transportation. Students will receive the information and applications this week.
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| SHADOWING DAY FOR ROBINSON HS IB |
 Parents or Students interested in applying for the IB Program for the 2016-2017 school year, there will be an informational meeting held on Saturday, November 7th at 9:00am.
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| Student Government Part 2 |
 This year we have a mission; to "Can the Principal". The Student Government Association, SGA, will be collecting non-perishables for Metropolitan Ministries during the months of November to December through their homerooms. The Metropolitan Ministries is an organization situated in downtown Tampa whose primary goal is to help people in need. It is an honor for the SGA to continue this tradition. Our Primary goal is to fill the Administrators' offices with needed supplies, and fill it we will. We are collecting:
1. Any canned or jarred foods and cereals. 2. Toiletry items, to include, but not limited to, shaving cream, body soap, q-tips, etc. 3. Any baby supplies or toddler supplies to include diapers, baby power, etc. Please make sure we check ALL expiration dates on these items prior to sending them with your SGA or homeroom students. To make "Can the Principal" more interesting, the SGA has decided to make it into a competition. The leading homeroom will get to have pizza party during lunch with Mr. Hoskinson on Wednesday December 16. 2nd and 3rd place will get to have a breakfast party hosted by Mr. Pechacek and the SGA Leadership.
Points are to be awarded accordingly:
1. 1 point for each per individual items; canned food, shaving cream, baby powder 2. 2 points for each box of cereal. 3. 3 points for each box or bulk items; diapers, body soap, toothbrushes, etc. Once again, thank you for your participation and assistance with the SGA!! If you have any questions, please email me. Sincerely, Mr. Pechacek Sponsor SGA
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Greetings Cobra Families! It is hard to believe the first quarter is almost over. We want to remind you all that the school counselors are here to provide academic, career, personal and social support for your children. All of our student's viewed the Bully movie on Thursday, October 8th and we will continue to provide awareness and prevention programs to support our students. Below are two upcoming awareness days that we will be participating in to show that we are caring Cobras.
In support of Unity Day-Together Against Bullying, on Wednesday, October 21st, we are asking all students, teachers and staff to wear orange. This is a nationwide event and we would love to see 100% participation. The homeroom in each grade level with the highest number of students wearing orange will receive a donut party.
November 19th is National Children's Grief Awareness Day! We will be wearing blue on this day in support of this cause. Lifepath Hospice is sponsoring a community wide event on this day from 6-8pm, location too be determined. This information will be shared once we receive the location. Hospice offers many grief programs for children. Please feel free to contact your child's counselor for more information.
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The Great American Teach In will take place on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Please contact your child's teacher about presenting. If you are planning on presenting, please contact the teacher early, because our times fill quickly. For any further information, please contact Karen Wilkins at Karen.wilkins@sdhc.k12.fl.us.
If you are planning on volunteering this year, please complete a SERVE FORM as soon as possible.
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Happy Birthday to:
Grace Gayle October 18th
Colby Lund October 22nd
Christian Inabnit October 28th
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| COLEMAN CALENDAR 2015-2016 |
 October 23rd:End of 1st 9 Weeks
October 26th:
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
October 30th:
ESE Halloween Parade 10:00AM
November 5th:
Track Meet at Robinson HS 6PM
November 10th:
Track Meet at Robinson HS 6PM
November 11th:
NO SCHOOL FOR VETERANS DAY
November 12th:
Coleman Block Party 5:30PM
November 13th:
Report Cards go home
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| ENROLL IN THE ON-LINE DIRECTORY |
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 Coleman's school directory has gone paperless!
YOU decide if you would like your information in the directory - so please take a minute and register today:
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| JOIN COLEMAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA TODAY! |
 
Coleman Middle School PTSA is on Facebook and Twitter! CLICK ON Icons to Follow CMS on Social Media. Remember to turn on your notifications to ensure you do not miss Principal Hoskinson's Tweets or PTSA's Facebook Posts.
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| NATIONAL PTA SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE |
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Principal
Nannette Harvey
Assistant Principal, Administration
Assistant Principal, Curriculum
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President
Lisa K. Ford
1st VP of Mini-Grants
Cathy Erhardt
2nd VP of Volunteers
Anne Marie Abdoney
3rd VP of Fundraising
Michele Molinelli
Treasurer
Leslie Farrell
Recording Secretary
Amy Harrop
Corresponding Secretary
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Coleman
Business Sponsors
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King Cobra Sponsors
$2,000
Gold & Black Sponsors
$1,000
  
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Spirit Sponsors
$500
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Rob Daisley
Mediation Services
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Thank you to all of our 2015 business sponsors.
To be included as a business sponsor please return the
Corporate Sponsorship Form
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To be included as one of our Family Sponsors please return the
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Hillsborough County School Board
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County School Board
Chair - Susan L. Valdes
Vice Chair - Doretha W Edgecomb
Members
April Griffin
Sally A. Harris
Carol W. Kurdell
Melissa Snively
Cindy Stuart
Superintendent of Schools
Jeff Eakins
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Coleman Chronicle Submissions
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Do you have an announcement you'd like posted in the Coleman Chronicle?
Click hereto email article to Amy Harrop PTSA Corresponding Secretary.
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