The Official Publication of Coloma Community Schools

Volume 53 Number 1 August 2018

2018-2019 BACK TO SCHOOL ISSUE First Day of School - Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Culture of Trust + Comet Pride = Student Success

The Comet Connection

In the Fall of 2016 our district rolled out our five year strategic plan, developed by our team of stakeholders. We established our Mission and Vision statement, and our Core Values, that we utilize to establish annual goals and objectives. As we enter our third year of this plan, I wanted to give a brief overview of where we are to date. We believe in a high quality, nurturing, and collaborative staff that inspires student success. Our district has been working within Professional Learning Communities, an idea that was new to our staff, however with the coaching from the team leaders and build-ing administrators, we have made great strides in curriculum development. Our late start days, twice a month, are for professional development, that allows our PLC teams to meet. It was through this collaboration that our 5th grade team presented a new inclu-sive class schedule to support the needs of our students. Our Elementary staff researched and purchased a new reading series. We employ a literacy specialist to offer coaching and support to our elementary staff as we establish goals for literacy for each of our students, in response to Michigan’s 3rd Grade Reading Bill. A Technology Specialist was also employed, as we have seen our district move to 1:1 computers for grades 1st-12th. Our staff and students are supported with the use of Chromebooks and the vast tech-nology made available to them. We believe that school and community involvement develops students’ full potential and builds compassion, character, empa-thy, and Comet Pride. We have seen an increase in our parent volunteers and involvement within our PTO at the elementary schools. It is greatly appreciated by our teachers and students to have the support of our parents and community members (please contact our school secretaries, if you are available and interested in volunteering). Our students are involved in peer to peer tutor-ing between grade levels. Our JH Honor Club and HS National Honor Society chapter are involved in community outreach and stu-dents are learning the value of volunteerism. Our local Lions Club has developed a Leo Club for students, with several of our stu-dents holding office for this organization. The #CometPride movement is catching fire, as we hold a district wide pep assembly for Homecoming in the Fall, as well as the inclusion of spirit days PK-12th grade throughout the school year. We believe a well-maintained, safe, and secure environment is essential to student success. In 2012, Coloma voters passed a Bond that allowed the District to implement many safety features within our buildings. Secured entry vestibules, single locked classrooms, and cameras for our buses and vans, to name a few. In May, our voters passed a 1.25 mil, ten year Sinking Fund, that will allow additional safety measures to be put in place, as well as provide capital to address our needed roofs and parking lot re-pairs, without taking away from programs and personnel. We believe high expectations for all and celebrating goal-oriented growth and success inspires student achievement. With the added role of a Literacy Specialist in our elementary school, we have benchmarked all our students K-3, recognized areas of need, and implemented plans to address those needs. Our students crushed their goal for March is Reading Month this past year with our staff planned activities and VIP reading opportunities for community members. Each building also plans enrichment time throughout the school day/week. The needs of students are recognized and support is offered for growth and success. Our JH cele-brated students success with an assembly open to their families in June. Our HS recognizes their students academic achievements with an assembly in the Fall and NHS induction in the Spring. Our Seniors are also celebrated in Spring with an evening assembly that recognizes academic success and earned scholarships. We believe a quality education addresses the academic, cultural, artistic, physical, social, and emotional needs of each student. We continue to offer high level academic programs in our HS, we also partner with LMC to offer dual enrollment opportunities, AP classes to our Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, Early Middle College program for our Juniors. CTE classes are offered at our school and within Berrien County, we also partner with Andrews University and send students to their Math Science Center for 9th - 12th grade students. Elementary students are offered music, art, technology and physical education. Band and Choir is offered to our students beginning in 5th grade, athletic programs are offered in grades 6th-12th grade. Chess Club, Math Club, and Robotics, are some of the few clubs that are offered to our students beginning in 5th grade. We also employee two full time social workers and two full time counselors in our district. Finally, we believe that our students and staff thrive in a culture of trust and respect that values individual differences. I look forward to the beginning of the new school year. We appreciate each of our students and families and thank you for entrusting Coloma Community Schools with educating your child. www.ccs.coloma.org Sincerely, Heidi Ishmael, School Board President

Coloma Community Schools

2018-19 School Calendar

August 2018 M 27 Freshmen Orientation - HS - 6:30 pm T 28 6th Gr Orientation - JH 6:00 pm/JH Open House 6:30 W 29 All Staff – Teachers PD K - 5 Open House 4:00 - 6:00 pm September 2018 M 3 NO SCHOOL - Labor Day T 4 1st day for students - Half Day K - 12; Full Day Staff W 12 2 Hour Late Start – Staff PD W 26 2 Hour Late Start – Staff PD October 2018 W 10 2 Hour Late Start – Staff PD W 24 2 Hour Late Start – Staff PD November 2018 F 2 End of First Marking Period T 6 4 - 5 & 9 - 12 evening conferences W 7 K - 3 & 6 - 8 evening conferences Th 8 K - 5 Half Day; 6 - 12 Full Day K - 5 afternoon conferences; K - 12 evening confer ences F 9 No School W 14 2 Hour Late Start – Staff PD W 21 K – 12 Half Day; Half Day Staff Th 22 No School - Thanksgiving Day F 23 No School - Thanksgiving Break W 28 2 Hour Late Start – Staff PD December 2018 W 12 2 Hour Late Start – Staff PD F 21 K - 12 Half Day; Half Day Staff

Winter Break begins at the end of day: Dec. 24 - Jan. 4 January 2019 M 7 CLASSES RESUME W 16 2 Hour Late Start - Staff PD M 21 No School - MLK Day Th 24 K - 5 Full Day; 6 - 2 Half Day; Full Day Staff F 25 K-12 Half Day; Full Day Staff End of Second Marking Period / End of 1st Semester W 30 2 Hour Late Start - Staff PD

February 2019 W 13 2 Hour Late Start – Staff PD F 15 No School - Mid Winter Break M 18 No School - Mid Winter Break W 27 2 Hour Late Start – Staff PD March 2019 W 13 2 Hour Late Start – Staff PD W 27 2 Hour Late State – Staff PD F 29 K-12 Half Day; Half Day Staff End of Third Marking Period April 2019 Spring Break: April 1 – April 5 M 8 CLASSES RESUME W 17 2 Hour Late Start – Staff PD F19 K - 12 Half Day - Good Friday *Mandated state testing may cause altered schedules in April/May. May 2019 W 1 2 Hour Late Start – Staff PD W 15 2 Hour Late Start – Staff PD M 27 No School – Memorial Day F 31 Graduation - 7:00 p.m. June 2019 T 11 K - 12 students Half Day; Full Day Staff W 12 K - 12 students Half Day; Full Day Staff LAST DAY OF SCHOOL End of Fourth Marking Period / End of 2nd Semester

STARTING AND DISMISSAL TIMES FOR 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR

2 Hour Half Day Start Dismissal Late Start Dismissal High School 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:37 a.m. Junior High 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:37 a.m. Coloma Intermediate 8:15 a.m. 3:17 p.m. 10:15 a.m. 11:54 a.m. Coloma Elementary 8:15 a.m. 3:17 p.m. 10:15 a.m. 11:54 a.m. Little Learners 8:15 a.m. 3:17 p.m. 10:15 a.m. 11:54 a.m.

NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT DATES

Below are the dates for enrollment for new resident or new Schools of Choice students:

Coloma Elementary (Grades K-3) & Intermediate (Grades 4-5): Starting August 13th any time between 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Junior High (Grades 6-8) & High School (Grades 9-12): August 14, 16, 23 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please contact the Administration Office at 269-468-2424 x10 to schedule an appointment to meet with the school counselor. You will need to bring your child’s county issued birth certificate and proof of immunization. Students entering grades 9 - 12 should also bring a copy of their last report card to assist in scheduling their classes. Residents will need to bring proof of residency. If you are unable to attend during this time, please contact your child’s assigned building: Coloma Elementary - 269-468-2420 Junior High - 269-468-2405 Intermediate - 269-468-2415 High School - 269-468-2400

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

All students need to be at the bus stop five (5) minutes BEFORE scheduled pick-up time. All students should ride the bus the first day of school. This will assist in determining which bus each child will ride home at the end of the day. Children attending Coloma Elementary and Coloma Intermediate School will have the same bus stops as last year. There may be adjustments to stops and times made after school starts. Preschool through fifth grade children who live within the city limits of Coloma will be able to go to a bus stop to be taken to Coloma Elementary and Coloma Intermediate schools. The bus stops are at Randall Park on Tannery Drive; at the American Legion Hall on Sassafras Street, and at the Salem Lutheran Church on Marvin St. Any questions? Please email Terry Lampros, Transportation Supervisor at tlampros@ccs.coloma.org

IF your child attended Coloma Community Schools last year and you have moved out of the Coloma school dis-trict - please contact the Administration Office at 269-468-2424 x10 to complete required paperwork.

PARENT VOLUNTEERING

Anyone wishing to volunteer at a building or on field trip must complete a background check prior to the event that you wish to volunteer for. The checks are good for 1 year, then must be renewed. Go to the school website and under Families & Communities click on the volunteer link and follow the directions.

NONDISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATION The Coloma Community Schools hereby agrees that it will comply with federal laws prohibiting discrimina-tion and with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, it shall be the policy of the schools that no person, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, or marital status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any federally funded program or activity for which Coloma Community Schools is responsible or for which it receives federal financial assistance. This policy of non-discrimination shall also apply to otherwise qualified handicapped individuals.

For the most current information on school closings/delays please check the following:

TELEVISON RADIO WWMT WSJM 1400 AM WNDU WSJM 94.9 FM WSBT WYYZ 97.5 FM WBND WCXT 98.3 FM WIRX 107.1 FM WCSY 103.7 FM

School Closings and Two Hour Delays

When weather or road conditions make travel unsafe it often becomes necessary to close or delay schools. Typically a decision to close or delay schools will be made by 5:30 am, however, changing conditions may extend the decision-making process to 6:00 am. When the decision to delay or close is made, local radio and televi-sion stations are immediately notified. Sangha communications are also initiated.

If it becomes necessary to close all the schools or a particular school after the school day has begun, the media will again be immediately notified. There will be approximately 45-60 minutes from the time a decision to close is made until students are dismissed. This allows time for bus drivers to report and parents to arrange child care or make oth-er arrangements that may be necessary if parents cannot be at home.

As an alternative to closing school during inclement weather, the school may choose to delay the start of classes for two hours in anticipation of improving weather and road conditions. The decision will be reviewed between 7:00 and 8:00 am, to determine whether to continue with the two hour delay or cancel school for the day. If a two hour delay is decided upon, we strongly encourage all students to attend school, but will implement the following schedule changes: There will be no transportation for AM Math/Science Center classes 1st period will be canceled for high school shared time classes Class schedules will be adjusted Breakfast will not be served The major determining factor when making the decision to close school will always be the safety of our students.

NEW!! Sangha Announcement Notification System Coloma Schools is going to a new announcement notification system starting 2018-2019.

You will soon receive an invitation from Sangha (support@sanghapp.com) on behalf of our school. The subject line will read “Invite from” and include our school name. Don’t miss this email! When you open it on your mobile device, there will be a link to walk you through the steps to download

our new Sangha app and create a password. The invitation email will also include instructions. Powered by Edlio, Sangha will enable you to stay in the know about your child’s classroom and the school while on the go. The school and teachers will be adding calendar events and sending newsletters, signup requests and messages through the Sangha mobile app at your fingertips. No more sending a paper copy of the consent form, trying to remember when you signed up to volunteer, or searching for the teacher’s email from last month!

SEXUAL HARRASSMENT

Sexual harassment is unlawful under both Michigan and federal law and is contrary to the commitment of Coloma Community Schools to provide an effective learning environment. This policy prohibits sexual harassment of stu-dents, employees, board members, volunteers, contractors or applicants for employment by students, employees, board members, volunteers or contractors. The district will not tolerate sexually harassing behavior as defined by law and/or by district policy. False reports of sexual harassment or retaliation against persons reporting allegations of sexual harassment, or refusing to cooperate in the investigation of such complaints will also not be tolerated.

Elementary & Intermediate News

Coloma Elementary School (K-3)

Principal-John Klein

262 S. West St. Coloma, Michigan 49038 Phone 269-468-2420 Fax 269-468-2434

Coloma Intermediate School (4-5)

274 S. West St. Coloma, Michigan 49038 Phone 269-468-2415 Fax 269-468-2445

K-5 OPEN HOUSE Coloma Elementary & Intermediate Schools will hold our back-to-school Open House on Wednesday, Au-gust 29th from 4:00-6:00 pm at each building. Our open house will provide families the opportunity to come in and tour the building, meet their child’s teacher, and see their new classroom. Teach-ers will share specific infor-mation with students and par-ents so that your child is ready to go for the first day of school on September 4. We encourage all families to take advantage of this wonderful oppor-tunity to get your child’s school year started off right!! Our 5th grade students will be part of a new teaching arrangement in the fall. Information regarding this arrangement will be shared at this event.

Little Learners is Accepting Applications! Little Learners is a Coloma Community Schools preschool program that partners with Berrien RE-SA. Enrollment is open to all residents of Berrien County. Children must be 4 years old (not 5) on or before September 1, 2018. Income is only one of many factors when considering eligibility. To find out if your child qualifies call Coloma Elementary School at 468-2420 and ask for preschool teachers Jennifer Smusz, or Angela Schelling.

Free meals for our PK-5 students Coloma Community Schools and the State of Michigan are able to offer breakfast and lunch to all preschool through fifth grade students at no charge to the parent or guardian. No income qual-ifications or applications are needed! Breakfast will be served in the classrooms each morning with lunch in the school cafeterias.

BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE Coloma Community Schools will again be offering our free before and after school care program for our JK-5 families. Our before care program will begin the first day of school on September 4 (half day). After care will not begin until September 5, the first full day of school. Parents must register their child in advance. Regis-tered students may be dropped off anytime between 7:00-8:00 am; pick up is between 3:45-5:15 pm. Par-ents can register for this free program during Open House on Wednesday, August 29th or through the school’s office. Space may be limited. Before school care is offered on our late start Wednesdays, but at a minimal cost. Call the school office for details.

PICTURE DAY Coloma Elementary - October 16, 2018 Intermediate - October 8, 2018 Junior High - September 24, 2018 High School - September 4, 2018

FRESHMAN OPEN HOUSE

On Monday, August 27, 2018, Coloma High School will be hosting a Freshman Open House for all incoming 9th grad-ers and their parents/guardians. In addition, anyone new to the district in grades 10-12 who have enrolled are invit-ed to attend. The evening will start in the high school au-ditorium at 6:30 pm with an informational briefing from the high school administration. After the briefing, tours will be given by Senior Class Student Mentors. Our objec-tive for the evening is to provide some basic information about CHS and to help reduce any first day anxiety!! Please help us kick off your students high school career by attending this event! We look forward to seeing you and meeting your child!!

High School & Junior High News Coloma Junior High Principal-Wendy Tremblay Dean of Students-Wendy Goodline Counselor - Celeste Wyatt 302 West St. Joseph Coloma, Michigan 49038 Phone 269-468-2405

Coloma High School Principal - David Ehlers Asst. Principal - Fred Paulsen Counselor - Fran Megyese

300 West St. Joseph Coloma, Michigan 49038 Phone 269-468-2400

6th GRADE ORIENTATION

Coloma Junior High School would like to welcome all incoming 6th grade parents with a brief orientation on Tuesday, August 28th at 6:00 pm in the Junior High School Cafeteria. Information about 6th graders daily schedules, the Jr. High credit system and other general information will be presented. All students and parents are encouraged to attend!!

MEET THE TEACHER—OPEN HOUSE

All parents and students in grades 6 - 8 are encour-aged to attend the Junior High open house at 6:30 pm on August 28th. This an opportunity for all students to pick up their schedules, find their clas-ses, meet the teachers and try out their lockers.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER September 4 First day of School September 4 HS Picture Day September 24 JH Picture Day November 2 End of first marking period November 6 & 8 HS Parent-Teacher conf. November 7 & 8 JH Parent-Teacher conf.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL On the first day of school (Tuesday September 4, 2018), all high school students will report to the High School Auditorium for a quick information meeting. From there, students will be organized by class and released to follow a four period bell schedule. On the first day, students will receive their schedule, receive a rules/procedures briefing, be issued lockers, sign up for park-ing passes, be issued their Chromebook, and have their picture taken.

STUDENT DROP OFF & PICK UP Parents who transport their students to school are to use the west parking lot in order to avoid the student parking lot. The main entrance and circle drive is off limits for student drop off and pick up immediately before or after school and is only to be used to drop off students who are late or pick up students who leave early for an appointment. The circle drive needs to be accessible to emergency vehicles immediately before and after school since the east and west lots are quite busy.

PERSONAL CURRICULUM

A parent or legal guardian of a student who has completed grade 9 may request a personal curriculum for the student that modifies certain Michigan Merit Standard requirements. If all of the requirements for a personal curriculum are met, then the Board may award a high school diploma to a student who successfully completes his/her personal curriculum even if it does not meet the requirements of the Michigan Merit Standard. If the request for a personal curriculum is made by the student's parent or legal guardian or, if the student is at least age eighteen (18) or is an emancipated minor, by the student, the school District shall develop a personal curricu-lum for the student. Developing a personal curriculum does not guarantee that it will be approved by the district. The District shall not limit or discourage the number of students with a personal curriculum on any basis other than the best interests of each individual student. Please contact the guid-ance counselor for more details should you feel this is an op-tion for your child.

High School & Junior High News

STUDENT PARKING Students who drive to school are required to park in the east lot, have a completed Application to Drive on School Property form (5514F1), and a valid park-ing pass displayed on the rear window of the vehi-cle. New this year, the number on the parking per-mit will identify the numbered spot in the parking lot. The cost for the decal is $10 per year and the decal can be used with multiple vehicles. Students will have the opportunity to register their vehicle on the first day of school. Students who fail to register their vehicle run the risk of being towed (at the own-er’s expense). Students will be given a grace period of one week in which to register their vehi-cle. Beginning with the second week of school, warn-ing tickets will be given. Students will be given 3 warning notices before their vehicle will be towed. We appreciate your compliance as this is one piece to helping us provide a secure environment for your student.

ATTENDANCE Attendance is tracked at the high school by semester. Students are allowed to accumulate 8 absences (excused or unexcused) per class before credit is withheld pending time being made up on an hour per hour basis. There are some instances of ex-empt absences which do not count towards the 8 absences such as a stay in the hospital, college visit, or a death in the immediate family. Students will be briefed on the attendance policy on the first day of school. Parents are encouraged to fa-miliarize themselves with the full policy located in the student handbook.

JUNIOR HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS Academic standards for Coloma Junior High Students contin-ues for the 2018-2019 School Year. Basic requirements over three years (Grades 6 - 8): Math - 2 credits minimum (6th/7th/8th grade math) English - 2 credits minimum (6th/7th/8th grade English) Science - 2 credits minimum (6th/7th/8th grade science) Social Studies - 2 credits minimum (6th/7th/8th gr. social studies) At least one foreign language credit (7th/8th gr. French/Spanish) At least one Health/PE credit (6th grade)

OK2SAY encourages confidential tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools. On September 24th OK2SAY will be presenting a program to our students in grades 6-12. The program will explain how OK2SAY works, and touch on bullying, peer abuse, suicide, assault, and gun violence. The goal is to empower students, especially bystanders, to do the right thing by submitting a tip.

School Policies / Annual Notices

All our school policies and annual notices are available online on our website at ccs.coloma.org. Please visit our site for information on the following: ASBESTOS UPDATES BULLYING AND AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR DESIGNATION OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT NO TOLERANCE DRUG POLICY NON DISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATION PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS / LICE INFESTATION TOBACCO WEAPONS FREE SCHOOL ZONE and more

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019

Our community can access our school menus anywhere, anytime by using the app Nutrislice. Easy to use features include menu items, de-scription, filter for common food allergens, carb counts, calories, and the ability to translate menus. Information is available on our school website.

CEP is a USDA program that allows schools to provide free reimbursable meals if the school qualifies un-der certain federal guidelines. Coloma Food Service is able to provide free meals to students in grades PK - 5 in Coloma Elementary and Intermediate Schools again this year. We will again be providing breakfast in the classroom this year for all of Coloma Community Schools stu-dents, grades PK - 12. Every child will receive a free reimbursable breakfast every morning including late start days. It has been reported benefits of having the breakfast in the classroom are less discipline problems, less visits to the office, more attentiveness and attendance, and generally improved learning environments. Coloma Food Service offers sendmoneytoschool.com for the ability to view your student’s account and to be able to apply money to their accounts online. Any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Shelley Mazigian, Director of Dining Services at the food service office 269-468-2598 or email smazigian@ccs.coloma.org

HEALTH DEPT. INFO. Benton Harbor 769 Pipestone St. 269-927-5638 Hartford 57418 CR 681 269-621-3143 Some Michigan public health departments may not be able to give im-munizations to children whose parent/guardian has health insurance to cover immunizations. You should call the local health department be-fore going for immun-izations

IMMUNIZATION WAIVERS

Immunization waivers are needed when a parent/guardian skips one or more of the vaccinations required for children entering school. There are two types of waivers: Nonmedical waiver - based on religious, philosophical or other objections to receiving required vaccines. Under the new require-ments, parents/guardians must participate in a science-based education session with a health professional at their local health department if they are seeking this waiver. To request a nonmedical waiver call the Berrien County Health Department at 269-926-7121 to schedule and appointment for an education session. Medical waiver - based on a child having a medical reason (a contraindication or precaution) for not receiving required vaccines. A physician must provide documentation of the medical reason for not vaccinating. To request a medical waiver, contact your child’s health care provider. A physician must sign the State of Michigan Medical Contraindication Form . Return the signed form to the child’s school.

FALL ATHLETIC SCHEDULES 2018

FOOTBALL VARSITY Th 8/16 Open Date TBA Th 8/23 Brandywine @ CHS 7:00 pm Th 8/30 @ Berrien Springs 7:00 pm F 9/7 Buchanan @ CHS 7:00 pm F 9/14 Arthur Hills @CHS 7:00 pm F 9/21 @ Constantine 7:00 pm F 9/28 Hackett Catholic Prep 7:00 pm F 10/5 @ Schoolcraft 7:00 pm F 10/12 @ Delton-Kellogg 7:00 pm F 10/19 Watervliet HS @ CHS 7:00 pm

JUNIOR VARSITY Th 8/16 Open Date TBA W 8/22 @ Brandywine 6:00 pm W 8/29 Berrien Springs @ CHS 6:00 pm Th 9/6 @ Buchanan 6:00 pm Th 9/14 Arthur Hill @ CHS 4:30 pm Th 9/20 Constantine @ CHS 6:00 pm Th 9/27 @ Kalamazoo Christian 5:00 pm Th 10/4 Schoolcraft @ CHS 6:00 pm Th 10/11 Delton-Kellogg @ CHS 6:00 pm Th 10/18 @ Watervliet 6:00 pm

VARSITY BOYS & GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Sa 8/18 Open Date @ CHS 9:00 am T 8/21 @ Three Rivers HS 5:00 pm T 8/28 @ Paw Paw HS 4:30 pm Th 9/6 @ Hartford HS 5:00 pm Sa 9/8 @ Fennville HS 9:00 am W 9/12 @ Fennville HS 5:00 pm W 9/19 @ Schoolcraft HS 5:00 pm Sa 9/22 @ Buchanan HS TBA W 9/26 @ Schoolcraft HS 5:00 pm Sa 9/29 @ Open Date - TBA 9:00 am Sa 10/6 @ Open Date @ Portage 9:00 am T 10/9 @ Open Date - SAC Div. 4:30 pm Th 10/11 @ Dowagiac HS 5:00 pm T 10/16 @ River Valley HS TBA Sa 10/27 @ Centreville HS TBA

BOYS VARSITY TENNIS

M 8/27 @ Berrien Springs 4:30 pm W 8/29 @ Buchanan HS 4:30 pm W 9/5 @ Hackett Catholic Prep 4:30 pm Sa 9/8 @ Hamilton HS TBA M 9/10 Galesburg-Agusta @ CHS 4:30 pm W 9/12 Bridgman HS @ CHS 4:30 pm M 9/17 Kalamazoo Christian @ CHS 4:30 pm W 9/19 Brandywine HS @ CHS 4:30 pm T 10/2 Three Rivers HS @ CHS 4:30 pm T 10/9 South Haven HS @ CHS 4:30 pm

BOYS VARSITY SOCCER W 8/22 @ Berrien Springs 5:00 pm Sa 8/25 Open Date 9:00 am M 8/27 Dowagiac HS @ CHS 5:00 pm W 8/29 @ Three Rivers HS 5:00 pm M 9/10 Delton-Kellogg HS @ CHS 6:00 pm W 9/12 Schoolcraft HS @ CHS 6:00 pm Sa 9/15 Lake MI Catholic @ CHS 10:00 am M 9/17 @ Lawton HS 6:00 pm W 9/19 Kalamazoo Christian 6:00 pm Sa 9/22 @ Vicksburg HS 11:00 am M 9/24 @ Fennville HS 6:00 pm W 9/26 Constantine HS @ CHS 6:00 pm Th 9/27 @ Bridgman HS 5:00 pm M 10/1 @ Saugatuck HS 6:00 pm W 10/3 Hackett Catholic @ CHS 6:00 pm M 10/8 @ Gobles HS 6:00 pm W 10/10 @ Comstock HS 7:00 pm

Please see the school website for

A list of all schedules. www.ccs.coloma.org

Athletic Tickets / Passes for the 2018-19 school year

Tickets at the gate $5.00 each Student Pass $25.00 3 or more students in same family $20.00 each Adult Individual Pass $45.00 Family Pass* $125.00

*Family includes two adults and all immediate children 18 and under

Passes are good for the current school year and can be purchased at the Athletic Office.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL VARSITY Sa 8/18 @ Hackett Catholic 8:30 am T 8/21 @ Pennfield HS 8:30 am M 8/27 Open Date @ CHS 5:00 pm W 8/29 Lawrence Jr-Sr HS @ CHS 6:00 pm Th 9/6 Lawton HS @ CHS 6:30 pm Sa 9/8 @ Climax-Scotts HS 8:00 am T 9/11 Gobles HS @ CHS 6:30 pm T 9/18 @ Schoolcraft HS 5:00 pm T 9/25 @ Hackett Catholic 6:30 pm Th 9/27 @Galesburg-Augusta HS 6:30 pm T 10/2 @ Saugatuck HS 6:30 pm T 10/9 @Fennville HS 6:30 pm Sa 10/13 Open Date @ CHS 8:30 am T 10/16 Watervliet HS @ CHS 6:30 pm Th 10/18 Delton Kellogg HS @ CHS 6:30 pm Sa 10/20 @ St Joseph HS 8:30 am Th 10/25 @ Dowagiac HS 6:00 pm Sa 10/27 Open Date @ CHS 8:30 am M 10/29 Open Date @ CHS TBA

JUNIOR VARSITY F 8/17 Open Date @ CHS 8:30 am T 8/21 @ New Buffalo HS 4:00 pm M 8/27 @ Buchanan HS 5:00 pm W 8/29 Lawrence Jr-Sr HS @ CHS 5:00 pm Th 9/6 Lawton HS @ CHS 5:30 pm Sa 9/8 Open Date - TBA T 9/11 Gobles HS @ CHS 5:30 pm T 9/18 @ Martin HS 5:00 pm Sa 9/22 Open Date - TBA 9:00 am T 9/25 @ Hackett Catholic HS 5:30 pm Th 9/27 @ Galesburg-Augusta HS 5:30 pm Sa 9/29 @Bloomingdale HS 9:00 am T 10/2 @ Saugatuck HS 5:30 pm T 10/9 @ Fennville 5:30 pm T 10/16 Watervliet HS @ CHS 5:30 pm Th 10/18 Delton-Kellogg HS @ CHS 5:30 pm Th 10/25 @ Delton-Kellogg HS 5:00 pm

“65 and over” CLUB Residents of Coloma who are 65 or older can obtain a

senior pass which entitles them to attend all school functions at no charge. Passes can be obtained at the

school Administration Office

Pumpkin Harvest Hustle

The Coloma Athletic Boosters will hold

their annual Pumpkin Harvest Hustle Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 20th at Jollay

Orchards. Registra-tions begins at

7 a.m.

Coloma Community Schools Non-Profit Organization P.O. Box 550 U.S. POSTAGE PAID Coloma, MI 49038 Coloma, MI Permit No.21

ECRWSS

Postal Customer

Coloma Community Schools will once again be offering a free flu clinic for all of our staff and students in the fall. Please save the date of Monday, November 5, 2018 for our fall clinic. They will be using FluMist, the pain free nasal spray for our clinic. More information will be available in your students back-to-school packets.

Board Meeting Schedule – 2018-19

September 10, 2018 February 11, 2019 October 8, 2018 March 11, 2019 November 12, 2018 *April 15, 2019 December 10, 2018 May 13, 2018 January 14, 2019 June 10, 2019

The board of education meets on a regular basis on the second Monday of each month in the media center at Co-loma Intermediate School. The meetings are open to the public and begin at 7:00 p.m.

*The April meeting will be held the third Monday of April due to Spring Break.

Board of Education – 2018-19

President Heidi Ishmael Trustee Niole Hickmon Vice President Apryl Watson Trustee Douglas LeClear Secretary Doug Kraemer Trustee William Stowers Treasurer Robert Hirsch