Coleman Elementary School

Best way to start the day is with a good stretch. Coleman Poms had a great first day this morning. Students practiced a basketball cheer and learned a portion of their dance. Great job Coleman Poms! 💜🤍

Two of our Coleman Warriors wanted to help those in need and give back to the community. Before Christmas, Micah and Hayden donated food to fill the Coleman Food Pantry. Thank you for being Difference Makers in the community. 💜🤍

Give students a big empty box, and the possibilities are endless. One day it's a Time Machine, the next, a rocket traveling to far away places. Creative play fosters social and mental development, problem solving skills, decision making, and self-expression. Students in Mrs. Dugan's class had a "blast" using their imagination.

Merry Christmas Everyone! We hope you all have a joyous day celebrating.

What words cannot describe, the smiles will. Yesterday was our annual Winter Wonderland event hosted by PTO, and as usual, it did not disappoint. The kids had a great time decorating cookies and ornaments, playing reindeer games, having a snowball fight, dancing, playing bingo, and making reindeer food. The parents, volunteers, and staff throughout the day worked so hard to make this day extra special. Thank you Coleman PTO. You all are amazing!

Polar Express Day: Students and staff were all warm and cozy dressed in their jammies today.

This week, preschool is reading "The Gingerbread Man." They decorated their own Gingerbread Man and talked about what to do if they wanted to share the cookie with a friend. They learned about two equal halves make one whole and determined that they would need to cut the cookie in half to share. As in the story, the gingerbread runs away. While the students were away, the gingerbreads tried to run away, luckily Mrs. Fingers caught them before they could escape.

Thank you so much to the Robertsville Masonic Lodge and their generous donation of $2,100 to Coleman Elementary. With the funds, we will be able to help provide for our students in need.

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Our 4th Graders gave a spectacular holiday performance Thursday evening. Students dressed up in their favorite attire, and sang a wide variety of holiday songs. One song talked about everyone's favorite treat, fruit cake. Another about regifting presents. So much fun!!

Yesterday, our school nurse, Mrs. Calvin, received a special donation from Shoes From the Heart. Shoes were donated to distribute to our students in need. Thank you for your generous donation.

In an effort to keep all MVR-III students and staff safe, the district has made the decision to implement an early dismissal today. The latest weather updates indicate that the incoming weather system will arrive earlier than originally expected.

All previously scheduled after-school activities, including all afternoon classes at the Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center, have been canceled.

Early Dismissal Schedule:

* Grades 5-12: Will dismiss at 1:00 PM

* Grades K-4: Will dismiss at 2:15 PM

* SACC: Will close at 5:00 PM

Mrs. Peirick's class celebrated Thanksgiving early last week. They made thankful bracelets, disguised a turkey, and made pumpkin pies in a cup. Sounds like a fun day.

This week, our 4th graders went on a field trip to JA BizTown. JA BizTown combines in-class learning, with real life experiences in a simulated town. Our students took on roles in the community, such as operating banks, managing restaurants, writing checks, earning money, and voting for mayor.

It was a great time at McDonalds in Pacific this week. Thank you to everyone who participated in McTeacher Night.

MVR-III Family & Community Engagement in Action! Coleman Elementary is hosting their annual Fall Craft Fair tomorrow from 8 AM - 2 PM. Stop by to support our students and staff! #MVNation

We are pleased to announce that the November 2025 edition of the Tomahawk Tribune, the official district newsletter of Meramec Valley R-III School District, is now available for review! Visit bit.ly/mvr3news to view. #CelebrateSuccess

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸 Today, Coleman Elementary welcomed Veterans of students and staff, and honored them during a special assembly. Ms. Wood performed our National Anthem beautifully and our assembly speakers did a great job honoring our Veterans. A special highlight was the MCJROTC Drill Team from Pacific High School. They performed an Armed Exhibition and Color Guard. It was incredibly special to see some of our former Coleman Alumni.

Last week, Ms. Jones' class started learning about Colonial Times. They talked about all different types of tradespeople, and went in depth on bakers and millers. They learned about the bread making process and compared it to today’s bread making process. To end the lesson students made their very own bread! Learning is fun!

So many wonderful events this week. Be sure to check them out.