Coleman Families:

Spring into Reading Week was a huge success. Thank you to our families for supporting to make the week a hit. We love celebrating reading at Coleman!

I'm thrilled that seven Coleman Tigers were reclassified as English proficient. On Wednesday, March 26, we will celebrate our students' reclassification at Terra Linda High School. Being redesignated as proficient in English typically takes 5-7 years and is a huge accomplishment. To be eligible for reclassification, students need to score a level 4 overall on the English Language Proficiency Assessment for California and score proficient on the English Language Arts portion of the CAASPP or reach the cut point for their grade level through the local assessment i-Ready.

 Many of our alumni will apply and receive the high honor of the State Seal of biliteracy for their high school graduation. Students receive the State Seal of Biliteracy by passing the AP Spanish exam, completing four years of a foreign language, and having a 3.0 or higher. This is a huge recognition that many of our students can and will accomplish.

This week is Green Week! Our Green Team is hosting a week of events to get our students excited about Zero-Waste. We are aiming to become a Silver rated school this school year reducing our waste significantly. Please ask your students about how the green, brown, blue and black bins work at school and home! Check out the awesome schedule of events happening HERE.

Eve L. Ewing's "Original Sins" reveals how the American school system has historically reinforced societal hierarchies, rather than providing equal opportunity. The book argues that educational structures were intentionally designed to cultivate specific roles for different groups of children, impacting their future expectations. These ingrained patterns persist in modern schooling through methods like standardized testing and resource allocation. Ewing calls for a fundamental reassessment of the purpose of education and its impact on children's lives.

SRCS Bond Project - Coleman Elementary

 Construction Start: 7/15/24

 Completion: 5/15/25

The project consists of constructing a modular TK Classroom Building with 2 classrooms, a restroom, and a teacher prep area. A modular ELOC building and a covered walkway are also included. The project consists of the construction of a shade canopy, a TK Play Yard, and an AC paved area with basketball courts, a ball wall, and associated striping. Also included are accessibility upgrades and associated paths of travel and exterior hardscape and landscaping.

The exterior progress continues, and the retaining wall drainage systems are installed, bioswale soil has been placed, and site grading is ongoing in preparation for play structure piers and baserock. The retaining wall footings near Watt Ave. are being formed and prepped for concrete. Interior finishes continue with electrical trim and tile installation.