Coleman Chronicle The Official E-Newsletter of Coleman Middle School 1724 Manhattan Avenue Tampa, FL 33629 (813) 872-533 Home of the Cobras ISSUE 125 - December 2, 2016 PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Parents and Students, Welcome back after a restorative week off for Thanksgiving. Our students, teachers, parents and even the principal have been re-energized and are ready to take on the next few exciting, yet busy weeks heading into the winter break. If athletics is your thing, our boys and girls track team members will compete in the County Finals at Jefferson HS on Wednesday, December 7th at 5 pm. How about music? Our Band will perform their Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 6th at 6:30 pm over at Robinson HS and our Orchestra will be performing their Winter Concert on Thursday, December 8th in the Coleman Gym at 6 pm. Take advantage of these opportunities to show your Cobra Spirit and support our students. Exam Week is December 12th - 16th. Go to the Coleman Webpage or to Edsby to see the schedule. Yours in Education, Mike Hoskinson PTSA PRESIDENT'S CORNER Coleman Parents, Please make sure to read the Guidance, SGA (Student Government) and Music Boosters sections below as they all include dates and/or deadlines that are coming up. The Plant High School meeting was very informative. If you have an 8th grade student, you received a text today letting you know that scheduling forms for next year can still be turned in after the weekend. All 8th grade students should Quick Links Coleman Website Coleman PTSA Website Coleman Family Sponsorship Form PTSA Membership Form Other PTSA Forms SERVE LINK Administration Mike Hoskinson Principal Nannette Harvey Assistant Principal, Administration Toby Johnson Assistant Principal, Curriculum PTSA Board Teresa Potter President Kim Kizirian 1st VP of Mini-Grants April Neil 2nd VP of Volunteers Page 1 of 7 1/9/2017 mhtml:file://C:\Users\Kathy\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\...
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Coleman ChronicleThe Official E-Newsletter of Coleman Middle School
Welcome back after a restorative week off for Thanksgiving. Our students, teachers, parents and even the principal have been re-energized and are ready to take on the next few exciting, yet busy weeks heading into the winter break. If athletics is your thing, our boys and girls track team members will compete in the County Finals at Jefferson HS on Wednesday, December 7th at 5 pm. How about music? Our Band will perform their Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 6th at 6:30 pm over at Robinson HS and our Orchestra will be performing their Winter Concert on Thursday, December 8th in the Coleman Gym at 6 pm. Take advantage of these opportunities to show your Cobra Spirit and support our students.
Exam Week is December 12th - 16th. Go to the Coleman Webpage or to Edsby to see the schedule.
Yours in Education,
Mike Hoskinson
PTSA PRESIDENT'S CORNER
Coleman Parents,Please make sure to read the Guidance, SGA (Student Government) and Music Boosters sections below as they all include dates and/or deadlines that are coming up.
The Plant High School meeting was very informative. If you
have an 8th grade student, you received a text today letting you know that scheduling forms for next year can still be turned in after the weekend. All 8th grade students should
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have the form so make sure to ask them about it if you haven't seen it. Our fabulous Coleman Guidance Counselors can answer any questions that you have about high school scheduling.
If you missed the meeting, there will be another parent
meeting prior to the student Plant HS visitation day which will be on January 23rd. More information will be available the week before the event.
Teresa Potter, PTSA President
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
It is hard to believe Winter Break is almost here and the school year is half over. We know that students have exams coming up and their anxiety levels may increase. Here are some helpful tips for reducing test anxiety:
1. Healthy Diet2. Getting Regular exercise3. Students need at least 8 hours of sleep4. Teach "self talk". "If I mess up, it's not the end of the world. I'll give it my best shot."5. Discourage student's from comparing themselves with others and encourage them to do their best.6. Teach Relaxation Skills - During test if feeling anxious, "Put down the pencil, close your eyes, take two or three deep breaths, and then continue. Keep a stress ball on desk during test-taking.7. Students should space out their studying. Do a little every night to avoid "cramming". 8. Look over the entire test before starting. Start with the easiest questions first.9. Get up earlier on test days and eat a good breakfast. Being rushed in the morning can create more stress.10. Unconditional love and comfort is important. Hug your child before they leave and tell them "I love you first; your school performance is secondary."
A reminder for 7th graders identified to participate in the 7th Grade Duke Talent Search that the online deadline to register is December 9th. A parent information meeting was held back in September and if you were unable to attend, a packet of information was mailed home to those eligible 7th graders.
Cathy Erhardt3rd VP of Fundraising
Michele MolinelliTreasurer
Emily HinsdaleRecording Secretary
Amy HarropCorresponding Secretary
Coleman Business Sponsors
King Cobra Sponsors $2,000
Gold&Black Sponsors$1,000
Jim Cornwell
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Please know that even if you participated in elementary school you must register again in 7th grade to be able to sit for the SAT or ACT. Ms. Wicker is the contact person for this progam if you need assistance.
The 8th grade students zoned for Plant High School received their course selection sheets this week. Please ask your child to share this information. The students need to bring them back signed and returned to Mrs. Morter by Friday, December 2nd. She will accept them beyond that date but she has to return them to Plant before we leave for winter break. Mrs. Morter is the contact person for 8th grade should you have any questions.
Mrs. Morter and Ms. Wicker wish all of our Coleman families a happy, safe and restful winter break.
SGA NEWS
WAY TO GO COLEMAN!!!
The "Can the Principal"
Food Drive has collected
2116.7 lbs of food this far.
This is already broke last
years record. The food
drive ends December 9th
with the awards ceremony
the next week. 1st place
gets a lunch with Mr. Hoskinson and 2nd and 3rd
place earns a doughnut party.
Congrats to our wonderful parents and students
for the goods.
Robert Pechacek
6th Grade Winter Dance
6 th Grade Winter Break Bash
Thursday, December 15th, 4:30-6:00, at Coleman Cafeteria, cost is $5.00 and includes pizza and drink.
Tickets will be on sale during 6th grade lunch between
December 7th and 14th.
*6th Grade Students only!
Spirit Sponsors$500
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BOX TOP UPDATE
We just submitted our first round of Box Tops! Thanks to everyone's contributions, we are on track to meet and hopefully exceed our goal of earning $1,000 for Coleman this school year! Keep clipping
those Box Tops and sending them in!
Make sure to include your student's name and homeroom teacher so your child can receive their
treat for supporting our school!
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Miller
MUSIC BOOSTER CLUB
PARENTS OF BAND AND ORCHESTRA STUDENTS AT COLEMAN:
JOIN THE MUSIC BOOSTERS!! Band and Orchestra Boosters have joined forces to create a new Music Boosters. Your membership and support will help in meeting the needs of the outstanding music programs at Coleman! Click herefor Membership forms.
ALL-COUNTY - 2017 Hillsborough County Honor Band and Orchestra Congratulations to the following students for selection to All-County! The concerts will be held
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Saturday, January 21st at Leto High School. Orchestra concert begins at 1:00pm and Band concert at 4:00pm.
Band - Benjamin Barber -Trombone, Benjamin Berlowitz - Trumpet, Shea Greenberg - Tenor Sax, William Hubbard - Clarinet, Elizabeth Lucas -Trumpet Orchestra - Sophia Chen - violin, William Manthangani - viola, Emma Pritchard - violin, Bryce Ramsey - violin, Janie Yang - violin
Coleman Winter BAND Concert - Tuesday,
December 6th at Robinson High Auditorium (Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, Jazz Band will perform). Concert Begins at 6:30pm. Student call
times: Jazz Band - 6:00pm, 7th/8th grade bands -6:15pm. Band attire: Concert black. Volunteers are needed, if interested please CLICK HERE.
Coleman Winter ORCHESTRA Concert -
Thursday, December 8th, 6:00pm in CMS
Gymnasium (All 7th and 8th
grade students). Students will wear the Orchestra Uniform to school and stay after for dinner and rehearsal before the concert. There will be a reception immediately following the concert in the cafeteria. Volunteers are needed, if interested please CLICK HERE.
Lighthouse For The Blind - December 9th, Coleman field trip for Chamber Orchestra. Parent chaperones needed. Will depart school at 9:00am and return 2:00pm.
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Thank you to all of our 2015 business sponsors. To be included as a business sponsor please
return theCorporate Sponsorship Form
Coleman Family Sponsors
2016-2017 Family Sponsors
Updated
To be included as one of our Family Sponsors
please return the
Sponsorship Form
Hillsborough County School Board
County School BoardChair - April GriffinVice Chair - Lynn Gray
MembersSusan L. ValdesSally A. HarrisCindy StuartMelissa SnivelyTamara Shamburger
Superintendent of SchoolsJeff Eakins
www.sdhc.k12.fl.us
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COLEMAN BIRTHDAYS
Dylan DeBrocke December 3rdAdam Enajibi December 11thMila Yarich December 13thSydney Goldberg December 15thCLICK FOR BIRTHDAY FORM
COLEMAN CALENDAR 2016-2017
DECEMBER 6: Band Winter Concert (Robinson H.S. Auditorium) 6:30PM
DECEMBER 7: Track County Championship @ Jefferson H.S.
DECEMBER 8 6pm: Orchestra Winter Concert (Coleman
Gym)
DECEMBER 12-16: First Semester Exams
DECEMBER 15: 6th Grade Dance in Cafeteria 4:30-6:00 pm
DEC 17-JAN 2: Winter Break
JANUARY 3: Students Return to School
JOIN COLEMAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA TODAY!
Amy HarropPTSA Corresponding Secretary.
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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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