Parents and Students,
Halloween is upon us and the holiday season has officially begun. The first nine weeks are completed and the students had an outstanding showing in their Academics, Athletics, and Community Service Activities. I am sure when their report cards come home on November 13th, there will be cause for celebration. Our Boys and Girls Basketball Teams made it to the county playoffs and had an outstanding season. Our students and faculty are giving back to the community through raising funds for Breast Cancer Awareness and Strides for Education, as well as collecting non-perishable goods for those in need at Metropolitan Ministries.
I want all our students and families to be safe in the streets on Halloween Night. We look forward to sharing in the many exciting upcoming events here at school and within our community.
Yours in Education,
Mike Hoskinson
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Hello!
There are times I am asked why I send my children to Coleman. I always point to the A+ rating, the study skills my children acquired and the commitment of excellence by the faculty and staff. But what truly sets our school apart from so many, is our amazing parents who volunteer their time and/or treasure. You are the reason our school is exceptional.
Two weeks ago, we asked for volunteers to assist with the ESE Halloween Parade. The outpouring of support was awesome! Very special thanks to Joella Clanton, who along with Lucy Pullara organized the day. And to all of the parents who donated items, and manned stations. Our BIONIC students were a huge help setting up the games and Tropical Smoothie helped to provide tasty treats for the kids.
In addition to the ESE parade, thank you to Joanne Bryant and the Staff Appreciation committee for completing the first "Germ Out." Nothing like a clean classroom to keep absentees down!
Coleman and our students are so fortunate to have such a committed community! Thank you!
Best,
Jen Carlstedt
PTSA President
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Want the best, most up to date information on what your students are doing online?
Troy Suarez, Ph.D.
Supervisor of Instructional Technology,
Hillsborough County Schools
will be speaking on Social Media and Teens
on Monday, November 2nd from 6:30-8:30
at Tampa Prep.
Please click here for more information and to RSVP
If you have any suggestions for upcoming articles, please contact Jen Carlstedt.
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Do you know where your PTSA dollars go? One place is right back into the classrooms through Coleman's Mini-Grants.
Mini-Grants are requests written by our Coleman Teachers/Staff on specific things that they feel they need in order to enhance either themselves or our kids educational experiences while at Coleman. These are all PTSA funded through donations from both our Business and Family Sponsors.
We thought you would like to hear where some of the PTSA monies have been spent so far this school year!
- Pedometers for PE
- Sent our 2 counselors to the FSCA Conference
- Supplies for ESE
- Book for Social Personal Class
- Online access to MATCH-ADTC program
- 700 Reading Counts Licenses
- Supplies for Best Buddies
- Supplies for National Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Stayed tuned for more Mini-Grant recipients in your upcoming Coleman Chronicles.
V.P. of Mini Grants
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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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Girl Scout Troop 739 is hosting a flag burning ceremony and spaghetti dinner for Veterans on Veterans Day at the American Legion Post 138. We are collecting old, worn and tattered flags for the ceremony, if you have any please place them in the box located in the front office.
Thank you, Troop 739
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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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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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| 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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 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. Metropolitan Ministries is an organization in downtown Tampa whose primary goal is to help people in need. It is an honor for the SGA to continue this tradition.
Our 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 you check ALL expiration dates on these items PRIOR to sending them in.
To make "Can the Principal" more interesting, the SGA with the support of Mr Hoskinson, have decided to make it into a competition. The leading homeroom will get to have a pizza party during lunch with Mr. Hoskinson on Wednesday December 16. The Second and Third place homerooms will get to have a breakfast party hosted by Mr. Pechacek and the SGA Leadership.
What do you have to do to win??? Points will be awarded according to the following donation criteria:
* 1 point for each individual item; canned food, shaving cream, baby powder
* 2 points for each box of cereal
* 3 points for each box or bulk item; 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! We want to remind you all that the school counselors are here to provide academic, career, personal and social support for your children.
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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| Strides for Education Walk/Run on November 14th |
The Hillsborough Education Foundation and Hillsborough County Public Schools is hosting the 4th Annual Strides for Education 5K Walk to benefit the teachers and students of Hillsborough County Public Schools on Saturday, November 14th (Registration is at 7:30 am at Amalie Arena, Walk/Run starts at 9:00 am). Funds raised will be used to award hundreds of college scholarships to students grades 6-12 within Hillsborough County Public Schools this spring. Teachers and students will also benefit from newly created classroom and school innovative projects.
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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:
Colby Lund October 22nd
Christian Inabnit October 28th
Nick Sarji November 5th
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| COLEMAN CALENDAR 2015-2016 |
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November 3rd:
8th Grade Panoramic Photo
Picture Retakes
November 5th:
Dad's Club Cookout
Track Meet at Jefferson 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
November 17th:
IB Lunch & Learn/PTSA Meeting 12:00PM
November 23rd-27th:
NO SCHOOL FOR FALL BREAK
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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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| 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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