Coleman Elementary School

Congratulations, Ava for being our 2nd Book Blast Treasure Chest winner! Way to go! There is still time to win a Treasure Chest by inviting 10+ family members or friends:https://app.booksarefun.com/ColemanES63089 . Let’s keep up the momentum to help build our students’ home libraries! If you’d like to support our school and help all our students have access to more books, please donate here: https://tinyurl.com/ColemanESCommLink Your support truly makes a world of difference in their education! #GiveLiteracy #BookBlast #bookblastadventures @go.booksarefun #goread #lovebooks

Checkpoint achieved! The 1st winner of the Book Blast Treasure Chest is Owen. Congratulations! More treasure awaits ahead…. If you haven’t yet, register and enter contact info for 10+ people to support your adventurer’s home library and for the chance to unlock the next Treasure Chest: https://app.booksarefun.com/ColemanES63089

📢 Prop M for MVR-III – No Tax Increase Bond 📢 is on the April 8th ballot and will allow MVR-III to build a net zero ready school, lowering energy costs and serving as an educational tool to teach students about sustainability practices, all while potentially saving money on utility bills to be allocated to other facilities across the district: 🧱Like the 2021 Zitzman addition, the new middle school would be built with ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) walls that provide superior energy efficiency and increased strength & durability. ⬇️The Zitzman addition is using 39% less energy per square foot than the national average for K-12 school buildings. ⚡Energy usage at ZE is 34% less than the previous structure, which is a direct energy cost savings to MVR-III! 🗳️ Prop M is a NO Tax Increase investment in our students and schools. Remember to Vote Tomorrow! #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether

This week, the Coleman Library hosted a Reading Party for 18 of our 3rd and 4th graders. To earn an invitation, students had to read and submit a detailed book review for four Denny O'Neil Graphic Novel Nominee books and/or four Mark Twain Nominee books. These books are selected annually by the Missouri Association of School Librarians. Great work Coleman Warriors!

📢 Prop M for MVR-III – No Tax Increase Bond 📢 is on the April 8th ballot and will bring exciting improvements for our students, including: 🏫 A New Middle School – A brand-new 7th-8th grade school will be built on the Pacific High School campus 🔄 Reimagined Learning Spaces – Students in grades 5 & 6 students will move to the current Riverbend School 🚀 Maximizing Usage of District Facilities – New learning space for Alternative Program students and additional office/storage space at Pacific Intermediate 🗳️ Vote on April 8th (or now with No Excuse Absentee Voting). Prop M is a NO Tax Increase investment in our students and schools! #NoTaxIncrease #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether

Happy Librarian Appreciation Day Mrs. Knickmeyer! She helps our students learn, grow, and explore the world through the power of books.

📢Did You Know? Voting for the April 8th Election is Happening Now! "No Excuse Absentee Voting" can only be done in person at the County Clerk/Election Authority's Office. 🗳️You don't have to wait until Election Day to cast your vote! Here's what you need to know: **What:** Early Voting for the April 8th Election. **Where:** Franklin County: M-F from 8:00am-4:30pm/Sat. 8am-12pm at 400 E. Locust Rm 201 in Union. Jefferson County: M-F from 8:00am-5:00pm/Sat. 8am-12pm at 729 Maple St., Hillsboro. St. Louis County: M-F from 8:00am-4:30pm/Sat. 9am-1pm at 300 Clarkson Rod., Ellisville or 1010 Meramec Station Rd, Ballwin for West St. Louis County voters **Why:** Avoid long lines, possible flooding delays, and vote at your convenience! #NoTaxIncrease #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether

We would like to give a big shout out to our Paraprofessionals and Building Aide. You all do so much for our students and staff, and are an important part of our Coleman Community. Thank you Ms. Reidt, Mrs. Lurtz, Ms. Akins, Mrs. Mathis, Ms. Ray, Ms. Allen, Ms. Schaaf, Mrs. Coffman, Ms. Strothkamp, Mr. Miller, and Ms. Wolf.

Registration is now open for Pacific High School 2025 Summer Sports Camps. All camps are held on the PHS campus and are $35 per attendee, per camp. View options at bit.ly/PHScamps or visit pacificsportscamps.com to register. Complete your registration by May 15 to secure a free camp T-shirt! Mark your calendars for 25-26 Athletic Teams Registration, which will open July 1. #MVNation

🚍School Buses Matter! 🚍 📢 Prop M for MVR-III – No Tax Increase Bond 📢 is on the April 8th ballot to help update our aging bus fleet: ✅ Our buses work hard every day with an average of 100+ miles added daily ✅ Eleven of our 37 buses have over 200,000 miles of service ✅ New buses can cost up to $140,000 each 🏆 MVR-III Transportation has been proudly recognized for 13 years of MO State Highway Patrol Fleet Excellence for Safety. This is a no-tax increase investment to continue providing safe, reliable transportation to our students. 🗳️ Vote on April 8th! #NoTaxIncrease #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether

KSDK News visited Zitzman Elem to interview MVR-III Superintendent Dr. Schwierjohn about our storm shelter, utilized by over 75 residents during the recent severe weather. Visit bit.ly/mvr3news for more info, and watch the KSDK video at bit.ly/mvr3shelter. #MVNation

Did You Know? 📢 Prop M for MVR-III – No Tax Increase Bond 📢 is on the April 8th ballot and will bring vital facility improvements to ALL schools, including: 🏫 Maximizing Resources – All current schools will remain open 🌱 Future-Ready Design – The new middle school will be built for energy efficiency 🛡️ Enhancing Safety – Adding a 2nd storm-safe shelter protects students and MVR-III citizens 🗳️ Vote on April 8th! This is a no tax increase investment in our schools and students. #NoTaxIncrease #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether

Coleman Elementary 4th graders recently visited the Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis. The interactive experience, “Drums & Dances of Africa," introduced the djembe drum, sounds, movements, & cultural traditions of West Africa. Students & teachers had fun visiting the historic venue, participating in the stage experience, & learning about other cultures. #MVNation #GrowingTogether

Storm Shelter at Zitzman Elementary Open to the Public Thanks to the passage of Prop 1 in 2021, MVR-III was able to build the Zitzman Elementary storm shelter gymnasium. This shelter, built with reinforced concrete and impact-resistant materials, provides protection from tornadoes and winds up to 250 mph. For the safety of our community, the Zitzman storm shelter/gym will be open tonight, Friday, March 14, 2025, from 7:00 PM until the storm passes. Please park in the front lot for entry. More info about the weather forecast can be found at: https://www.weather.gov/media/lsx/DssPacket.pdf. Stay safe and take care tonight!

Did You Know? 📢 Prop M – No Tax Increase Bond 📢 is on the April 8 ballot and will provide essential upgrades for ALL MVR-III schools, including: ✅ Enhanced Safety – Upgraded security cameras ✅ Modern Classrooms – Interactive learning panels ✅ Better Learning Environments – Improved sound systems ✅ Up-to-Date Technology – New computers for students 🗳️ Vote on April 8th! #MovingForwardTogether for #MVNation students & schools!

Mark Your Calendar! 🗳️ Prop M – No Tax Increase Bond Join us for one of our final Prop M Family & Community Roundtables to learn how this No Tax Increase Bond will benefit our students and schools. 📍 Tuesday, March 11, 6-7 PM at Zitzman Elementary Library 📍 Monday, March 24, 6-7 PM at Pacific Intermediate Library (Tours available at Pacific Intermediate!) 🗓️ Election Day: Tuesday, April 8

Rescheduled: Coffee w/ Carrie for March has been moved from this coming Tuesday to March 25th. Hope to see you at Little Ireland Coffee then! #MVNation #GrowingTogether

Today, we held our 2nd Trimester Awards Assembly. Congratulations to the awards winners. We are so proud of you and all of our students at Coleman Elementary.

Passage of Proposition M will positively impact every student in the MVR-III School District. This No Tax Increase bond issue will provide funds for a new 7th/8th grade building and provide a better learning space for students in grades 5 & 6. Upon completion of a new middle school, this project would immediately affect over 800 students in grades 5 - 8. However, all future students at grades 4 and below would ultimately benefit from the improved learning spaces provided by Prop M. #MVNation #MovingForwardTogether

Dr. Schwierjohn visits Coleman Elementary for this Read Across America edition of “Tell Me Something Good” Tuesday. Take a moment to hear how our students are #GrowingTogether during the 2024-25 school year! #MVNation Watch the video at https://youtu.be/ge9rIWJL75E