Dear Coleman Families,
In a time when our country can feel so divided, it was truly special to bring our community together for our Hispanic Heritage Month potluck and celebration. This event was so important because it gave our students and families a chance to share, eat, dance, and simply connect.
I'm incredibly grateful to Jaranero del Sur for their beautiful performance. Elaine, Jorge, and Brenda stole the show, thank you for performing!
I want to give a shout-out to the people who made Friday possible. A huge thank you to Ms. Martha and Ms. Kassy for organizing and planning Friday's celebration and all of our Hispanic Heritage events—they've been working on this since last spring! We also had a ton of families volunteer their time. Thank you to Josseline Hernandez Mesa, Dora Ramirez, Rosa Gonzalez, Katherine Quinones, and Andrea Ramirez for their help with the decorations and flyer.
Finally, thank you to all the families who pitched in with the set-up and break-down of the event. Your support makes everything possible!
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Attendance is a key part of every student’s success, and we are grateful for your partnership in making sure students are present and on time each day. Last school year, our overall attendance rate was [HSD 96%, ESD 96.6%], and while this showed many families’ strong commitment, we know we can do even better.
So far this year, our attendance rate is [HSD 96.4%, ESD 97%, Coleman 97.07%], which is a good start, but we want to keep improving together. Every day in school matters. Even just a few absences or tardies can add up and impact learning. By working together, we can help give all students the best chance to learn, grow, and succeed.
Thank you for making school attendance a top priority in your family. Your support makes a big difference for your child and for our entire school community.
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San Rafael High School graduate, Javier Zamora, is a beautifully written adventure. Mr. Zamora's three-thousand-mile journey from his small town in El Salvador, through Guatemala and Mexico, and across the U.S. border. He will leave behind his beloved aunt and grandparents to reunite with a mother who left four years ago and a father he barely remembers. Traveling alone amid a group of strangers and a “coyote” hired to lead them to safety, Javier expects his trip to last two short weeks.
At nine years old, all Javier can imagine is rushing into his parents’ arms, snuggling in bed between them, and living under the same roof again. He cannot foresee the perilous boat trips, relentless desert treks, pointed guns, arrests and deceptions that await him; nor can he know that those two weeks will expand into two life-altering months alongside fellow migrants who will come to encircle him like an unexpected family.
A memoir as gripping as it is moving, Solito provides an immediate and intimate account not only of a treacherous and near-impossible journey, but also of the miraculous kindness and love delivered at the most unexpected moments. Solito is Javier Zamora’s story, but it’s also the story of millions of others who had no choice but to leave home.
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Coleman Parent Groups
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
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The PTO plays a valuable role in providing a link between parents and the school. Parents are urged to volunteer at and participate in PTO activities. Meetings are held regularly on Zoom.. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
The PTO provides services and support for the school by assisting in any way needed to help the children. It provides parent education that benefits our school, families and the community. Our PTO completely funds a number of important student activities such as art, music, physical education, assemblies, field trips and technology instruction. For more information about Coleman's PTO or how to get involved, please attend our monthly meetings or contact colemanschoolpto@gmail.com.
Site English Language Acquisition Committee (SELAC)
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A Site English Language Acquisition Parent Committee (SELAC) meets on a regular basis to keep parents of English language learners informed about student programs. These meetings discuss curriculum, standards, testing procedures and results, school programs for English language learners, homework, regular school attendance, and information that parents can use to help their child at home. Parental considerations, comments and questions are encouraged at these meetings which are conducted in Spanish.
Coleman Dad’s Group
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Coleman Dad’s Group have a unique way of getting involved with their children’s education. They are a dedicated group of dads who meet off campus and work on school community building events such as movie night, a welcome back picnic, crab feed, Run for the Gold, etc. If you are interested in getting involved as a Coleman dad contact our Father’s Group President, Matthew Steiner.
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The Weekly Wrap - the Coleman PTO Weekly Newsletters
- Wednesday, September 25, 2025
- Wednesday, September 17, 2025
- Wednesday, September 10, 2025
- Wednesday, September 3, 2025
- Thursday, August 28, 2025
- Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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Coleman Family Google Calendar HERE
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Monday, September 29: Fire Drill
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Tuesday, September 30, 6-7 pm 5th Grade Parent Outdoor Education Information Night/ Registration - https://srcs-org.zoom.us/j/83087013695?jst=2
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Wednesday, October 1, from 6-7 pm: PTO Meeting - https://srcs-org.zoom.us/j/97517282664
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Thursday, October 2, during lunch: Hispanic Heritage Celebration
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Thursday, October 9: San Rafael High School and Community Read-Aloud.
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Monday, October 13: Non-student work day. All-day conferences, no school for students.
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Tuesday, October 13 - Friday, October 17: Minimum Days (11:50 am release) for Conference week
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Monday, October 19-Friday, October 24: United Against Hate Week
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PROJECTED SCHEDULE
Construction Start: 6/16/25
Completion: 9/19/25
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project will modernize the kindergarten and upper-grade play areas, improving overall campus functionality. The New Kindergarten play yard will feature a brand-new play structure designed to stimulate young children, surrounded by protective surfacing. A designated shade structure will also be built for the kindergarten lunch area. The upper-grade playground will receive new play equipment. Both playgrounds will include new AC paving and playground striping. Campus-wide enhancements will include a large shade structure with picnic tables in the main lunch area, the
addition of bio-retention areas and associated landscaping, and a new marquee at the front of the campus to improve visibility and communication.
PROJECT UPDATE
This week's work involved several key tasks, including the final detailing on the kindergarten sandbox. In the main playground, crews began preparing for the drain inlet revisions and installed a new tree fort next to the par course. Additionally, the contractor has started working through the punch list for the entire site.
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