Coleman Elementary School

Yesterday was a great day for flashlight reading in Mrs. Canada's room. Students curled up in a comfortable spot and read.

2nd grade students completed their Fairytale and Tall Tales unit this week. To celebrate, students were encouraged to dress up in character. Everyone participated in various activities that included comparing and contrasting between fairytales and tall tales, writing, and a craft.

Today, Coleman Elementary welcomed local firefighters, paramedics, and police officers to join students at lunch and recess. Patriot Day is a day of remembrance for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. In addition, it is an important day for our students to show appreciation and build relationships with first responders.

Did you know MVR-III has its own Parents as Teachers program? We do, and it's FREE! We are excited to offer our services to anyone within the district. To learn about the program and to sign up, visit bit.ly/MVR3PAT or call the Early Learning Center at 636-271-1464. #MVNation

Congratulations to our Difference Makers this week. Aaron helped a classmate. Aubree is a good listener and lines up at a zero every time. Beckett helped a PreK student make it into school after having a hard time leaving their parent. Awesome job everyone!

1st graders are holding the keys to being responsible citizens! Earlier this week, they learned about teamwork by building a puzzle made of pieces that the students decorated themselves! Great job 1st graders.

So many Difference Makers to be proud of this week. Theo helped a preschooler with his zipper. Lucy is a kindergarten rock star. Ryker helped another student in motor lab and demonstrated our 4 core values during counseling time. Scotti helped a classmate hang up his backpack and get to breakfast.

MVR-III is excited to announce Dental Safari as our new mobile dental company. Dental Safari offers onsite dentistry with a wide range of services such as comprehensive oral evaluation, digital radiographs, cleaning, sealants, fluoride treatment, in class dental education, and onsite follow up restorative care if needed. Dental Safari focuses on child care at school and brings the office to the patient. Children can quickly visit the dentist and return to class, reducing the amount of missed class time.

Parents will need to complete a consent form to enroll their student for services. Consents forms were distributed at registrations and are also available online at www.DentalSafariForms.com. We look forward to partnering with Dental Safari at these upcoming building visits:

Sept. 3, 2025 - Riverbend Middle
Sept. 10 - Robertsville Elementary
Sept. 11 - Coleman Elementary
Sept. 15-16 - Zitzman Elementary
Sept. 17 - Doris Hoffman ELC
Sept. 18 - Pacific Intermediate
Sept. 25-26 - Nike Elementary
Sept. 29-30 - Pacific High

This week, kindergarten students in Ms. Jones' class learned about various types of lines and curves. Using their fine motor skills, students worked with a partner to cover chart paper with lines and curves. Creativity and collaboration makes learning more meaningful and fun!

Pre-K enrollment opportunities are still available for the Meramec Valley R-III School District, with free full-day sessions (based on household income) at both Nike Elementary and Coleman Elementary. Sessions run from 8:15 AM to 3:40 PM. To be eligible, your child must be four years old by July 31, 2025. To begin the enrollment process, please contact the Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center at 636-271-1464. #MVNation

Being a good role model and leader can happen at any age. One of our preschoolers, Jacie, was given the difference maker award this week from our Custodian Ms. Debbie. Jacie picked up trash in the lunchroom without being asked.
Great job Jacie!!💜🤍

Get ready for a new tradition! Join the MVR-III school district for the inaugural "Bridging the Future" event on Friday, September 5th, at halftime of the PHS varsity football game. This special event will bring together our Class of 2038 & Class of 2026. Kindergartners will meet the seniors in the middle of the field, where they will receive a gift to officially welcome them to the district. We ask that all participants wear purple to show their school spirit! Please fill out the form at bit.ly/PHS2KDG if your kindergartner or senior plans on attending, so we can ensure everyone receives a gift. #MVNation

Did you know Coleman Elementary has a preschool classroom? Early childhood education is important for student academic and social success, and preparing them for kindergarten. Last week our preschoolers ended the week with learning Mat Man. This learning tool helps students learn shapes, body parts, and letter formations. They practiced using Mat Man body parts and writing their name. Great job Preschoolers!

Excited for week 2 to start.

Exciting playground construction occurred over the summer at Coleman Elementary. Through generous donations of concrete, materials, & labor, Coleman can better utilize their pavilion for outdoor lunches & as an outdoor classroom space. Thank you Collins Custom Contracting and T. Hill Construction - we are incredibly gracious! #MVNation

Our Fall Mum Sale is starting. Contact your favorite Coleman Warrior to purchase. Or you may reach out to the school office. 636-742-2133 All orders must be received by September 12th.

Coleman picture day is next Tuesday, August 26th. Parents may pre-order before if they would like.

We are excited for the 2025-2026 school year to start. The teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare. We cannot wait to meet everyone tomorrow. 💜🤍

Congratulations to our new 3rd grade teacher, Ms. Kaitlyn Morice! We're thrilled to share that Ms. Morice was selected as a winner in United Bank of Union's Teacher Week Giveaway! Representatives from the bank made a special visit to Coleman to deliver $400 worth of classroom supplies — and even added in some personalized gifts just for her. What an amazing way to start the school year! Thank you, United Bank of Union, for supporting our educators in such a meaningful way. • #CelebratingSuccess #ColemanPride #TeacherWeek #UBUcares #BackToSchoolReady

Join us Thursday evening! We are so excited to start the 2025-2026 school year.