Back to School Newsletter 2021-2022

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( 8 1 3 ) 8 7 2 - 5 3 3 5 — h t t p : / / c o l e m a n . m y s d h c . o r g A Hillsborough County Public School

Coleman Middle School

Established 1962

Named after Dr. John Coleman,

a well known Tampa physician

and school board member

“A” graded from FLDOE. Out of

45+ middle schools in the Hills-

borough County School District,

CMS is the only one to earn an

“A” 20 consecutive years

Dear Coleman Cobra Families,

Welcome to the 2021-22 school year! We look forward to this school year where “Learning Can

Take You Anywhere”. We are welcoming over 1000 Coleman Cobras on August 10!

Thank you in advance as we continue to work through schooling during a global pandemic. Our

students have been so resilient and flexible and I know that will continue. Our amazing teachers

and staff are excited about the upcoming year as and will continue to ensure our students’ school

year is one full of learning, growth and success during these unprecedented times.

As principal, I am looking forward to meeting parents and families this year face-to-face at Open

House on August 5. We do ask that students only bring one adult to Open House to assist with

overcrowding. To all of our Coleman Cobras, continue to believe in yourselves and you can do un-

believable things. YOU GOT THIS. It’s going to be a great school

year!

Sincerely, Odalys Pritchard, Coleman Middle School Principal

Coleman Middle School

Dr. Odalys Pritchard, Principal

Mr. Brian Hoover Asst. Principal

Ms. Sharnel Carr, Asst. Principal

IMPORTANT!

NEW Bell times:

9:25 am-4:20 pm

Mondays are designated

as Early Release Days

Students are released

on Mondays at 3:20 pm

Coleman Middle

Please limit attendance to one adult per student.

How do I get my schedule? Your Homeroom (HR) teacher will

give you your schedule at Open House and /or the 1st day of

school.

How do I know who my HR teacher is? Lists will be posted

on campus and sent via Parentlink email. Your HR teacher

and room number will be listed.

Maps w/ updated teacher names & room numbers will be posted

on our website, sent via parentlink email, and available at Open

House.

CMS On Campus Policies and Procedures

As students will not have hall lockers, student may use backpacks/bookbags. Roll-

ing backpacks are allowed.

Due to “Distracted Learning,” students are only able to access their cell phones on campus before

school, during their assigned lunch, and after school. Students should not be using cell phones

in hallways between classes once the school day has begun. Students will be expected to follow the

guidelines for cell phone use in the HCPS Student Code of Conduct.

No outside food/beverages (Starbucks, Chick Fil A etc.) are allowed on campus. Students must con-

sume items before entering gates. Similarly, no outside food items will be accepted by the front office

for delivery to students at lunch.

Forgotten items are not accepted for delivery to students by front office staff. This includes personal

items, school assignments, etc. Parents should reach out to teachers directly via email or Can-

vas if they have a concern about an assignment, etc left at home.

• Students may not be signed out after 3:50 p.m. (2:50 p.m. on Early Release Mondays).

• Late to school: Students begin their school day in an academic class (1st period) promptly at 9:25.

Any student arriving late to 1st period must sign-in through the main office. Please note HCPS code

of conduct:

“Any student arriving to school after the session has begun must report to the Main Office or Office of

Student Affairs. An admit shall be issued indicating excused or unexcused tardy or absence. For the stu-

dent to receive an excused sign-in, a parent or guardian must accompany the student to the Main Office

and give an excusable reason. More than two sign-in’s in a grading period shall require medical or other

documentation and/or a parent must be present in order to be considered excused.”

• PE Sign–outs: If your child is in PE class when called for a sign-out, please note it will take addition-

al time for your child to arrive in the office (10+ extra minutes in some cases) as students who are

across the street on the track must be escorted back to the main office by CMS staff. Thank you for

your patience and understanding.

• All prescription and non-prescription medications will be administered by the school nurse. Students

should not have ANY medication in their possession at school (prescription or non-prescription).

Medications must be checked in with the nurse in the original containers with the doctor’s instruc-

tions. For more information, please contact Nurse Wendy at 872-5335 x 236.

Visitor Information 2021-2022

At Coleman, we welcome and appreciate parent involvement and support. Our school of-

fice is open 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ; parents may also reach out via email or phone with general ques-

tions and other routine needs.

Adult/Parent Volunteers 2021-22

Volunteers strengthen our school. Please get involved by using the QR code below to register for

important communications and activity information.

To volunteer at school, you must fill out an HCPS Volunteer Application at https://

www.hillsboroughschools.org/volunteer

Quarter PR Date* Conf Night Date* Last day of Qtr Time

1st quarter

Th. 9/13 Wed. 9/15 Fri. 10/8 5-7:30

p.m.

2nd quarter

Wed. 11/10 Th. 11/18 Fr. 12/17 5-7:30

p.m.

3rd quarter Th. 2/10 Wed. 2/16 Fr. 3/11 5-7:30

p.m.

4th quarter

Th. 4/21 Th. 4/28 Fr. 5/27 5-7:30

p.m.

Progress Report and Conference Night Dates 2021-2022

*PR and Conf Night Dates and/or times are subject to change; any changes will be communicated to families

STUDENT ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL

We look forward to seeing our students each and every day! It is important that all students and fami-lies adhere to the following procedures for daily arrival and dismissal.

Student Hours: 9:25-4:20 (3:20 on Early Release Mondays)

Students should arrive on campus no earlier than 9:05 a.m. Students arriving before 9:05 a.m. must be enrolled in the Before School Program. Please note this policy will be strictly enforced. Stu-dents should not be congregating at the front of the school. The front of the school is reserved for car rider drop off which begins at 9:05.

CAR RIDERS

Arrival

• Car riders should be dropped off in front of the

school via the car line.

• Parents must wait in their cars with students until

drop off begins at 9:05.

Dismissal:

• Car riders should be picked up in front of the school

via the car line.

• The car line is the safest way to pick up your child(-

ren). The car line moves quickly and is clear in 15

minutes or less. Also, we have received repeated

concerns from neighbors in regards to parents park-

ing in their yards and blocking their driveways.

WALKERS

Arrival

• Walkers may use the gate in between rooms 92 and

81 or front gates for entrance onto school grounds.

• Students should arrive on campus no earlier than

9:05 a.m.

Dismissal:

• Walkers should exit via the gates between rooms 92

and 81 if headed north to exit school grounds or exit

the front gates if headed south.

BUS RIDERS

Arrival:

• Bus riders will enter through both sets of doors in

the Cafeteria from bus ramp.

Dismissal:

• Bus riders will convene in the Cafeteria and will

board buses as they arrive.

BIKE RIDERS

Arrival:

• Bike riders may use the gate in between room 85 and

the Gym or use the bike rack/entrance at the front of

the school.

• We recommend the use of a bike lock for all bicycles.

Note: the bike rack by the gym is within our school

gates; the bike rack at the front of the school is not.

• Students should arrive on campus no earlier than

9:05 a.m.

Dismissal:

• Bike riders should exit via the gates between rooms

85 and the Gym if headed north to exit school grounds

or exit the front gates if headed south.

Bike riders: Ride safely! Wear a bike

helmet! Under Florida law, a bicycle

rider or passenger must wear a helmet

if they are under 16 years of age.

Ensure your 7th grader starts school on time!

Be compliant with his/her vaccinations:

• Tdap (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus)

• Polio Vaccine (IPV,OPV)

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

• Hepatitis B Series and Td (Tetanus Diphtheria)

What do I bring on 8/10/2021 ?

Be prepared!

• Backpack/Bookbag with basic materials only

(paper, pencils/pens and folders)

• Refillable water bottle

• Your student number

• Face Covering (voluntary)

• Enthusiasm!

Students: Remember to memorize your student number as

soon as possible. If you attended a HCPS school 2020-

2021, your number is the same.

If you have forgotten your student number or did not at-

tend a Hillsborough County public school last school year,

your number will appear on your schedule you receive in

HR. Keep your number handy as you will need it at lunch

and for other purposes.

If you need help with your student number, please call the

office at 813-873-5335.

Before/After School

Enrichment Program

If you are in need of before or after

school care for your child, please con-

tact Ms. Kristina Chowning, CMS

teacher, for more information at:

Kristina.chowning@hcps.net

Bus Transportation Information

Bus transportation will be available via our district

website when available. Please check

Transportation Services / Find My Bus Stop

(hillsboroughschools.org) for information as needed.

Water fillers are available on campus. Students

may bring their own water bottles

and can refill as needed.

The Student Code of Conduct details the School Board of

Hillsborough County’s policies and procedures. Parents

are asked to read the handbook carefully and discuss it

with their child(ren).

Student Code of Conduct - Welcome - Hillsborough Coun-

ty Public Schools (hillsboroughschools.org)

Stay connected

CANVAS is the HCPS course management system. This is where students and parents will find course information, assignments and grades posted by each teacher. Canvas uses existing mySPOT accounts for parent login. If you al-ready have a mySPOT account for Edsby, then you are all set for Canvas and you may log in using the LOG IN TO CANVAS button at https://hcpscanvasproject.azurewebsites.net/

If you are new to Canvas, mySPOT and Edsby, you will need the following information to register an account: Valid email address, Student's district student number, Current School, Date of Birth, & Last four numbers of the student's Social Security Number. Additional students may be added to your account through mySPOT. For tech support with Canvas, please call HCPS tech support at (813) 272-4785.

2021-2022 PTSA Board

President: Nikki Armstrong

VP of Mini-Grants: Courtney Gilner

VP of Volunteers: Erin Doyle

VP of Fundraising: Rachel Nestor

Treasurer: Jessica Costello

Recording Secretary: May Weber

Corresponding Secretary/Coleman Chronicle: Emily

Hinsdale

Thank you to our amazing PTSA board and PTSA

Volunteers. We appreciate all you do for CMS!

Ms. Corrie McCarthy Guidance Counselor

6th grade

corrie.mccarthy@hcps.net

Ms. Shell Wicker Guidance Counselor

7th grade

shell.wicker@hcps.net

Ms. Audrey Tedder Guidance Counselor

8th grade

audrey.tedder@hcps.net

Ms. Elaina

Lambrianakos

ESE (Exceptional Student Education) Specialist:

elaina.lambrianakos@

hcps.net

Ms. Joyce King School Social Worker

(SSW) joyce.king@hcps.net

Dr. Michael Frank School Psychologist

michael.frank@hcps.net

Ms. Wendy Stookey

“Nurse Wendy”

School Nurse

wendy.stookey@hcps.net

Ms. Luz Sanchez ELL Paraprofessional luz.sanchez@hcps.net

Meet you awesome Student

Services Team!

For information on school lunch, in-

cluding meal payments, free/

reduced meal application, food

menus, and allergies and special

needs, please visit Student Nutrition

Services via the HCPS website at:

Student Nutrition Services / Welcome

(hillsboroughschools.org)

To add funds to your child’s

account, visit:

MyPaymentsPlus

Please note that Covid Quarantine guide-

lines will still be place for 2021-22. Individu-

als determined to be close contacts of a

Covid positive person will quarantine for 10

days if they remain symptom free per CDC

and FLDOH recommendations OR 7 days if

a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test on

day 6 or later is negative and they remain

symptom free. Vaccinated people and those

who have tested positive in the last 90 days

do not need to quarantine.

Dear Coleman Families,

Have you considered becoming a Coleman PTSA Sponsor this year? This year, more than ever,

we need your support in whatever way you are able. Coleman PTSA would like to be poised to

jump in and help with needs that arise. Typically, Coleman PTSA funds a large spectrum of pro-

grams at the school. Some, but not all, of these programs are listed below:

• Mini-grants – Teacher written grants to support classroom or training needs.

• Student Incentives - Principal’s Honor Roll celebrations, 8th grade celebration, and more.

• Campus Beautification – pavers in the courtyard, janitorial supplies, flowers etc...

• Water Coolers – the PTSA installed many of these a few years ago and maintains them every

year, providing filters and repairs.

• Staff Appreciation – this committee works hard ALL YEAR to provide a Back to School Break-

fast, Conference Night Dinners, Holiday events and a fantastic Staff Appreciation week

• Copy Center – did you know that the PTSA provides daily volunteers who come in and make

copies for teachers? PTSA provides supplies and volunteers for the Copy Center.

• Media Center – PTSA supports the media center with computers and books every year

• Technology – PTSA provided over $30,000+ in the last two last year towards

the purchase of new laptops, document cameras, and other technology

needs for teacher and student use.

Please help us support CMS! Consider becoming a Coleman Family or Business Sponsor, or just

make a donation. Visit https://colemanptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/ to

make your donation. Family donations can be made through the Membership Form and

Business Sponsorships can be made through the Business Sponsorship form.

Thank you for your support,

Odalys Pritchard Nikki Armstrong

Principal, Coleman Middle School President, Coleman PTSA

Teacher Subject / Courses Room

Arnold, Kyle Digital Discoveries, Gaming & Sim

85

Bebee, Rebecca Language Arts Grade 8 73

Bletsch, Oksana Access Language Arts 6

Boerger, Jami Math Grade 6, Algebra 1 P1/2/5 - 66, P4-56, P6-52, P7-55

Breit, Roger Civics (7th), Emerging Leaders 72

Burnett, Roy VE Language Arts P1/4-73, P3/5-64, P6-62, P7-1

Cawley, Heather ELA Gr 6th, Reading (Critical Think-ing) 6th

42

Chowning, Kristina AVID Grade 7, Wheel 44

Cohen, Stephen Language Arts Grade 6 43

DeDon, Jay Band, Wheel 31

Del Castillo, Adilen ESE Paraprofessional 3

Despaigne, Noelsy ESE Paraprofessional 4

DespaigneBatista, Nogaris ESE Paraprofessional 82

Fernandez, Yamile ESE Paraprofessional 6

Fitzgerald, Heather Civics (7th), US History (8th) 9

Fudella, Simonne AVID Grade 8 5

Galuski, Julie Science Grade 6 24

Grieco, Judy Intro Physical Science (8th) 92

Griffin, Melissa Speech Pathologist 93

Gutierrez, Darren Intro Physical Science (8th) 91

Hanks, Sonya Science Grade 7 23

Harding, Denise Science Grade 6 53

Hauck, Judith Grade 7 Math, Research (8th) 81

Haughey, Robert PE - Grades 6 & 7 Boys LR

Hobson, Krystina Accel Math Gr 6, Alg 1, Geometry 55

Hoglen, Sue PE Grade 6 Girls LR

Holtzberg, Luiza Science Grades 6 & 7 51

Jackson, Milton World History (6th) 55

Jenkins, Brandi Access Social Studies 4

Jonas, Brian Robotics, Wheel 83

Kahle, Lesley Language Arts Grade 7 64

Krikorian, Louise World History (6th), Lang Arts (6th)

62

Lambrianakos, Elaina ESE Specialist Front office

Leto-Shepherd, Karla Grade 6 Math, Access PE 54

McCambridge, Jennifer VE Math - Grades 6, 7 & 8 P5/6-1, P3/7-54, P2-61, P4-66

McGuire, Debbie Reading (6th), Language Arts (6th) 41

McGuire, Debbie Reading (6th), Language Arts (6th) 41

McQuaig, Emily Art - Grades 7 & 8 45

Miller, Jennifer Algebra 1 Honors 76

Miller, Samantha Language Arts Grade 8 8

Monge, Laura Language Arts - Grades 6 & 7 P4/6/7-66, P1-75, P2-63, P4-65

Owen, Janae PE - Grade 8 LR

Pechacek, Robert World History (6th), US History (8th)

71

Phillips, Morgan Access Math 3

Quach, Toan PE - Grades 7 & 8 Boys LR

Rash, Aimee Math Grade 6 74

Restrepo, Jennifer VE Language Arts & Reading P1/7-43, P2-62, P4-1, P5-51, P6-53

Rodriguez, Elizabeth Spanish, Wheel 2

Ruchte, Sara Civics (7th) 63

Sanchez, R. Christian (Tian) Orchestra, Chorus, Access Music 84

Sanchez, Luz ESE Paraprofessional Front office

Satfield, Claudia Spanish 25

Schipper, Maria Virtual Lab Manager, Teacher Asst. P1/2/5/6/7-Cafe, P3-83, P4-85

Speight, Belinda US History (8th) 10

Rodriguez, Alexis Math Grade 7 P1-1, P3-2, P4-5, P5-22, P6-42, P7-41

Trent, Dawn Pre-Algebra, Grade 6 Math 61

Verdi, Tucker Journalism, Language Arts (7th & 8th) 75

Villa-Nieves, Danelys ESE Paraprofessional N/A

Wachter, Donna Language Arts Grade 8, Reading (7/8)

22

Wheeler, Kelsey Grade 7 Math 65

Wilkins, Karen Us History (8th) 7

TBA Science Teacher 1 Science Grades 7 &8 21

TBA Science Teacher 2 Science Grades 7 &8 P1-24, P2-21, P3-91, P4-25, P6-23, P7-9

TBA Reading Teacher Reading (Critical Thinking) - Grade 6

52

TBA Access Teacher Access Science 82

Important PE Information 2021-2022

PE Lockers and PE Uniforms will be sold online.

(Note: PE coaches will share deadlines with students for ordering PE uniforms and lockers. PE lockers and uni-

forms are NOT required on the first day of school.)

UNIFORMS: PE uniforms will be sold online. Ordering link and infor-mation will be sent via Parentlink as soon as available.

PE LOCKERS: PE Locker Rentals are accessible through MyPaymentsPlus beginning Sunday August 1, 2021 @ 12 AM to midnight October 15, 2021. PE Locker Rentals are $5.00 for each PE student. In order to re-ceive their PE locker, students should bring a copy of their printed re-ceipt or clear cell phone picture of their receipt to their PE Coach.

If you are new to MyPaymentsPlus, please see the quick tips below.

MyPaymentsPlus Account Quick Tips:

1. Go to https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome

2. Sign in or Register Now

3. Under Other Payments, click the + next to Fees and Activities

4. When choosing an Activity or Fee choose the Coleman title

5. Click the check box next to the fee you would like to purchase

6. Click Continue Payment

7. Follow remaining prompts to complete payment

8. Under Student Nutrition info, you will see the 'Other Payments'. This is where you will find the Fees and Activities.

CMS Families:

Our athletic season will begin in August. This is a great time to start filling out the sports application online. All sports packets are completed online at planeths.com. Paper copies will not be accepted. The attachment(s) will guide you through the set-up process if you haven't already used the system before.

There are 3 videos (Concussion in Sports, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and Heat Ill-ness) that students must watch each school year. Certificates of completion will show up after each video and certificates must have student's first and last name on them. You can ac-cess the videos through the school district's website under the athletics page under student forms. These certificates will need to be uploaded as part of the sports packet. Sports packets are reviewed in the order in which the sports are played. Below are some of the items that are frequently denied: 1. Video certificates are not in student's name. 2. Mandatory district insurance has not been purchased or receipt of purchase has not been

uploaded. 3. EL2 sports physical paperwork (3 page document found on district website under athletics

page) is not uploaded or the sports physical does not have the physician's clinic stamp and date.

Also, please be sure to input the correct names as you fill out the documents. Many times the sports application is in the parent's name because the parent's name was put in a slot desig-nated for the student's name. Below are the order/month when each sport will tentatively start. Specific tryout dates and practices will be sent out as we approach each sport. Normal rule of thumb will be that sports packets are due a week and a half before the tryout date. Basketball-August Volleyball-October Track- November Soccer- January Flag Football- March If you have any specific questions regarding sports applications, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Carr at sharnel.carr@hcps.net.