Parents and Students,
This is such a fun time of year, as we have so many extracurricular activities going on at Coleman. Hopefully, you didn't miss our Coleman Block Party held on Thursday, November 12th. Food trucks were on site, offering a variety of tasty foods that everyone enjoyed. Our Band and Orchestra provided musical entertainment throughout the evening. Face Painting was provided by Mrs. Sonenberg, our Art Teacher. The staff challenged the 8th grade Boys and Girls Basketball teams for annual bragging rights.
Report cards are being sent home with students today, November 13th. Over 30% of our students earned a spot on the Principal's Honor Roll. It is wonderful that our students take their studies so seriously. I look forward to celebrating with them in early December at the Principal's Honor Roll Ice Cream Party. It's my way of thanking the students for their hard work.
Our "Can the Principals" drive to collect food for Metropolitan Ministries is in full swing. 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. So help your child "Can the Principal" by making a donation before Wednesday, November 18th.
As always, if you have any concerns please feel free to contact the school at 872-5335. Our goal is the success and safety of every child. We always encourage parental involvement.
Yours in Education,
Mike Hoskinson
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Hello!
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our Cobra Community at the Block Party last night! Carol Eisman and her team deserve great credit for putting on a fabulous event. Special thanks to the students in Ms. Pfister's orchestra and Mr. Johnson's band classes for providing the entertainment and Mrs. Sonenberg for the face painting (a new addition!). It was a great night!
If you did not get a chance to purchase some PDQ gift cards, we will have more opportunities in the near future. Remember they are each worth $10.00 but only cost you $6.00! That's a great deal!
This Tuesday, November 17th, at noon, we will be hosting a (bring your own) Lunch and Learn with Mr. Hoover, the Assistant Principal over IB studies at Robinson High School. The meeting will be in the Media Center. This will be the perfect opportunity to have all of your questions answered and to learn more about the program. All parents are welcome including from other schools. If you have any questions, please let me know. We will also be hosting Mr. Nelson the Plant Principal at our PTSA meeting on December 1st at 6:30pm.
Have a great weekend!
Best,
Jen Carlstedt
PTSA President
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It seems like everyday a new App is being introduced. It presents a huge challenge for parents. Especially when the names or icons don't accurately describe what they are. Here is a tip. If you see a new app on your child's device, go to the Apple or Android store and read the description. It will tell you everything you want to know about the app including the rating, if it allows for secret communications, or a portal to different apps, etc. Apple and Android are required to provide this information so use it to your advantage!
If you have any suggestions for upcoming articles, please contact Jen Carlstedt.
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We have 2 new mini-grants that were given out this month by our PTSA Board!
* 75 books for our 7th grade Language Arts Classes - they will be reading "The Outsiders" this year.
* Scholastic Scope Language Arts Magazine Subscriptions for our 6th grade Reading Class.
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. So thank you to those that make these Mini-Grants possible!
Stayed tuned for more Mini-Grant recipients in your upcoming Coleman Chronicles!
V.P. of Mini Grants
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The Great American Teach-in is this Thursday, November 19, 2015. For all those parents that will be presenting on Thursday, thank you for your participation the kids absolutely love it! If you have any questions, please contact Karen Wilkins.
Our hospitality committee is also looking for donations and volunteers for the day to assist with set up and just keeping everything flowing! If you can help please see the attached link:
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Attention Coleman Middle School Best Buddies
What: Thanksgiving Feast
When: November 20, 2015
Time: 6th period, 2:30 p.m.
Where: Cafeteria
This is our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner to eat together and be thankful for one another! It is so much fun.
Please bring in either a dessert or drink. We will make all the sides
Please see or email Mrs. Kendall with any questions.
Best Buddy Parents- We are in need of 2 turkeys if you are able to donate. I will cook the turkeys in the cafeteria with help from Mrs. Jeffcoat, her wonderful staff, and the students. Thanks!
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November 19th is National Children's Grief Awareness Day. We are asking all students and staff to wear blue on this day to help children honor the loved ones they've lost. There is also a community wide event in the evening at Water Works park from 6-8pm. Check www.chaptershealth.org events page for more information or contact your child's counselor.
The High School Magnet application period is open for the 2016-2017 school year from November 3rd through December 15th. You can access the applications by going to the school district website and clicking on the Families link and then the Choice and Magnet Schools tab.
District Magnet Information Nights will be held for:
* Jefferson High School on November 17th from 5:30pm-
7:30pm.
* Chamberlain High School on December 3rd.
* Blake High School for the Performing Arts on November 16th from 6:00pm-8:30pm.
Students will also have the opportunity to hear more about the Magnet programs during several programs offered at school. A Jefferson High School representative will at Coleman on November 16th. Your child must sign up with Ms. Wicker to attend. Robinson IB will be at Coleman on November 17th at 11:00 to speak to students and at noon for a lunch and learn for parents.
Please feel free to contact Ms. Wicker, 8th grade counselor should you have any questions regarding the magnet programs offered for high school students.
Panther Preview registration will begin on November 13th. The date of this event is December 7th from 4-6:30pm There is limited space so register early. Any 8th grader interested in attending must go to Plant's Guidance Website - planthighguidance.weebly.com.
***Parents should not register - they should register only their child's name!!!
Plant Scheduling/College and Career Night will be on December 1st at 6:30pm. This is a general PTSA meeting and the administration from Plant High School will also be speaking this evening.
Please take advantage of the many informational meetings that our school and the district have to offer. All 8th grade students will be bringing home a postcard with the information this week.
Thank you.
Ms. Wicker and Mrs. Morter
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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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| STRIDES FOR EDUCATION 5K WALK/RUN |
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.
You can donate to the event by clicking on the following link:
***Remember to choose Coleman Middle School as your organization :)
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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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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
Nick Sarji November 5th
Havilland Cobb November 17th
Evan Ngo November 26th
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| COLEMAN CALENDAR 2015-2016 |
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November 17th:
IB Lunch & Learn/PTSA Meeting 12:00PM in the media center
November 23rd-27th:
NO SCHOOL FOR FALL BREAK
December 1st:
General PTSA Meeting w/Plant Administration 6:30pm
December 3rd:
Dad's Club Cookout
Conference Night
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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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