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Principal's Post: Sunday, May 10, 2026

Posted Date: 05/10/26 (04:00 PM)
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Families:

Happy Mother’s Day! I hope everyone is soaking up the sun and honoring the moms out there today.

Today, I’m thinking of my mom and her 30-year legacy as a Bay Area public school teacher. She believed deeply in the community’s power to elevate our students. Growing up, I didn’t quite get why her job didn't end at the school bell - why we spent our weekends at her students' birthday parties, quinceañeras, and graduations. But she knew that showing up mattered.

She gave me the foundation for my entire philosophy: meet students where they are, believe in them fiercely, and they will surpass your wildest expectations. When I think about all of the mom's at Coleman, what stands out is their unwavering belief in our kiddos. A big thank you to all of the moms out there.

Dad’s Group Workday Success Thank you to the dedicated team of caretakers who participated in our recent workday. From heavy lifting like cement removal and laying concrete for a retaining wall to the "heart work" of building community connections, the day was a huge success. This project represents a significant contribution from our Crab Feed auction.
We’d like to recognize Elliot Pederson, Sean Wooley, Shannon Levenson, Matthew Steiner, Raman Paul, and the Martens family for their leadership and coordination

Sharecase News
Our TK–1st Capoeira Sharecase on Friday was a wonderful success! Congratulations to all our performers.

2nd-5th Sharecase - The Coleman Get Down (2nd–5th Breakdance Battle)
When: Monday, May 11, 8:05 AM
Location: MPR
 

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month Celebrations

We are excited to continue honoring and uplifting our AANHPI community! Please join us for a potluck and a special Lion Dance performance this Friday, May 15, from 5:30–7:00 PM. It promises to be a wonderful evening of connection, dance, and great food. While we are celebrating AANHPI heritage, dishes from all cultures are encouraged!

A huge thank you to Mrs. Sanchez, Ms. Kassy, and Ms. Karina for leading such a successful Haiku lunch activity. It was a joy to see our students learn about this art form and express themselves by creating their very own poems.
 
Dad's Group
Sharecase
 

Important Dates and Upcoming Events

Coleman Family Google Calendar HERE

  • Monday, May 11, from 8:05-9:05 am: 2nd-5th Sharecase (Break dance battle, all families invited)
  • Monday, May 11, from 5-6 pm: School Site Council (SSC) https://srcs-org.zoom.us/j/83300312421?jst=2
  • Friday, May 15, from 5:30-7 pm: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Night Time Celebration
  • Saturday, May 16, from 5-9 pm: Dad's Group Corn Hole Tournament
  • Wednesday, May 20, from 6-7:30 pm: Heads Up Consistent Achiever Award at TLHS
  • Wednesday, May 20, from 6-7 pm. on Zoom: Parent Institute for Quality Education in Spanish
  • Thursday, May 21, from 4-5 pm: Golden Bell - Celebrate Ms. Joy Conway & Mr. Ray Fiuren
  • Thursday, May 21, from 6-7 pm: Open House.
  • Friday, May 22: Spirit Day - Class Colors
  • Friday, May 22: Minimum Day - 11:50 am Release from school.
  • Monday, May 25: Memorial Day - No School
 

Book Recommendation: Lily Xiao Speaks Out by Nicole Chen

Most eight-year-olds are about five times as tall as this book . . . but only half as tall as an ostrich, which is half as tall as a giraffe . . . twenty times smaller than a California Redwood! How do they compare to the tallest buildings? To Mt. Everest? To stars, galaxy clusters, and . . . the universe?

 

Coleman Handbook Highlight


Digital Tools from Home
If a cell phone, smartwatch, smart device, headphones, ear buds, or wireless head is brought to school, they should be turned off and stored in your student’s backpack.  
If there are extenuating circumstances and a student needs this device for some reason, please contact the classroom teacher and principal. 

Mobile communication devices shall be turned off or silenced during instructional time.  However, a student shall not be prohibited from possessing or using a mobile communication device under any of the following circumstances:  (Education Code 48901.5, 48901.7)

  1. In the case of an emergency, or in response to a perceived threat of danger
  2. When a teacher or administrator grants permission to the student to possess or use a mobile communication device, subject to any reasonable limitation imposed by that teacher or administrator
  3. When a licensed physician or surgeon determines that the possession or use is necessary for the student's health and well-being 
  4. When the possession or use is required by the student's individualized education program
Smartphones and other mobile communication devices shall not be used in any manner which infringes on the privacy rights of any other person.

When a school official reasonably suspects that a search of a student's mobile communication device will turn up evidence of the student's violation of the law or school rules, such a search shall be conducted in accordance with BP/AR 5145.12 - Search and Seizure.

Confiscated electronics (including cell phones) will be returned to the owner as follows:  
  1. Warning - carektaker notification
  2. Returned to an adult caretaker
 
The school will not be held responsible for loss or damage to any electronic device as per California Education code 48901.5. AS A REMINDER THE SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR STOLEN PROPERTY. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD LEAVES VALUABLES AT HOME.
 

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