Magi Families, Please join us for our 3rd Annual Magi Fun Fest & Enrollment Fair. It is this Saturday at Colon Elementary from 10-1! There will be the same awesome games and fun, but also free haircuts for new and current students. An amazing lunch is planned! Thank you for your feedback so far on our Strategic Plan, which we seek to update again this fall. The survey is open until July 31, and we would love to hear from you. For those who prefer a paper-based version, copies are available in the front offices at both Colon Jr/Sr High School and Colon Elementary. Your input is valuable, please visit our website link below or the front offices at CES or CHS for more info! Strategic Plan Survey & Information: https://www.colonschools.org/o/colon/page/strategic-plan-2023
Colon Magi Families, please help us update our 2023-2028 Strategic Plan and provide your input: https://tinyurl.com/ColonMagi-SPUpdates
We have had a lot of parent and community interest in our events this week, as well as questions about summer programming and summer school. Please don't forget that our Monday Magi Messenger has all of that info. Current and past issues can be viewed at http://tinyurl.com/MagiMM-2024.
AND Summer school sign-ups can be completed at: https://tinyurl.com/SummerMagi2024
Let's make this a couple of weeks to remember! GO MAGI!
We have made a collaborative decision to reschedule Field Day for Lower Elementary (K-3) from Tuesday to Wednesday due to the forecast! It will be a few minutes shorter, but it will be so much fun!
Good morning, Magi families. After collaborating with our teachers, with parents through our calendar committee, and with board approval, we are delighted to share next year's calendar with you. https://tinyurl.com/magi24-25-calendar
Due to power restoration estimates, and observed conditions on roads schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, May 9th.
The AP Human Geography field trip to Chicago is ON for tomorrow at 8AM
The Lower Elementary Field Day at CES is postponed for tomorrow, and we are looking at Tuesday, May 14 as a possible reschedule date, but that has not been finalized.
Our evening CES Art/Music event is also postponed.
Stay safe, Magi families!
Magi Families: Today from 12-1 we will have bag lunches available at the cafeteria door of CHS. If your family needs anything please do not hesitate to reach out to administration, and we can connect you with resources.
Good evening Magi families. Due to impassable roads and concerns about power stability, our schools will be CLOSED tomorrow.
Some staff and families have been impacted by the destruction caused by tornadoes. Please keep these folks in your thoughts and prayers.
If you need assistance with anything, please send an email to help@colonschools.org or leave a voicemail with our school offices, as we receive these via email. You can also message our Facebook page.
CES afterschool activities are canceled due to the tornado watch. However, the timing was not great, and we do not want to disrupt our normal dismissal for safety purposes. Parents, please make your way to pick up Girls On The Run and CARE students starting at 3:20 PM. Girls on the Run students can be picked up in the gym area, and CARE students can be picked up in the front office. Thank you!
🌞📚 HOT OFF THE PRESS... 📚🌞 Summer's almost here! 🌟 Exciting programs and opportunities await our 1st-8th graders! Whether it's new interests, skill-building, or pure fun, there's something for everyone. Make this summer unforgettable! Free breakfast, snacks, lunch, and transportation provided. July 1-August 2 (no programs 7/4). ENROLL NOW: https://tinyurl.com/SummerMagi2024. All programs are at Colon Elementary, in separate areas of the building, with a shuttle service for mid-day scheduling needs. Parents of Incoming 6th Graders: Don't miss our Transition Program! Sign-Up Today! 🚀
🌞📚 Summer is just around the corner, and we've got some incredible opportunities lined up for our 1st-8th graders! 🌟 Whether it's exploring new interests, honing skills, or just having fun, our summer programs have something for everyone. Don't miss out on the chance to make this summer unforgettable!
Free breakfast, snacks, and lunch are included as is transportation. Register each student now at ENROLL NOW:
https://tinyurl.com/SummerMagi2024
Families, questions about which state assessments are being given this week and when? Our Monday Magi Messenger has you covered each week! This link will take you directly to the testing portion: https://www.smore.com/n/epxc6/preview#b70kfcc0lc
Please, we need your help making sure all students arrive ready to show us their VERY BEST, ready for breakfast, and to show us their growth!
📣 Attention all parents and students! 📣 Don't miss out on the chance to preserve this year's memories forever! 📚✨ April 26th is the LAST day to purchase the yearbook online. 🗓️ To help us spread the word, we are sharing this awesome video that captures some of the best moments of the year. 🎥
Video Link: https://tinyurl.com/MagiYearbook24
🎩📚 Enjoy the weekly release of our "Monday Magi Messenger," curated by our Superintendent this includes fresh information and resources each week. Whether your student is in GSRP, is a senior, or you're simply a curious member of our community, there's something new awaiting you every week.🌟✨ Click the link for the April 8th edition of the Monday Magi Messenger: https://www.smore.com/n/epxc6-april-8-monday-magi-messenger
🎩📚 Enjoy our latest edition of the "Monday Magi Messenger," crafted by our Superintendent and packed full of brand-new resources... whether your student is in GSRP or 12th grade, or you are a curious community member, there is new information each week for you. 🌟✨
Click the link for the April 1st edition of the Monday Magi Messenger:
https://www.smore.com/n/y2m9x7-april-1-monday-magi-messenger
Parents and Families, please review this important letter regarding solar eclipse safety and planning from Colon Community Schools: https://tinyurl.com/SolarMagiLetter. There will be NO changes to the school day duration on April 8, 2024, but we wanted to share some safety protocols and changes we are making to the school day experience.
Exciting news! Draft recommendations for our Safe Routes To School program are ready for your feedback, stemming from our October 2023 meetings with 30+ stakeholders. With $300,000 per school for upgrades across three schools, we're poised to enhance safety and reduce traffic congestion through local partnerships. Each school also has $15,000 for programming initiatives, totaling nearly a million dollars in grant funds. Your input is crucial to shape this initiative for our students and community. Please take a moment to review and provide feedback via this survey. We value your thoughts, whether or not you've been involved in previous discussions or meetings. Let's make Colon safer together!
SURVEY: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0VZ0EtN9N_BBW8gmpXWQx0wEDYytv5PcEU274xkF8i_pQrg/viewform
VIEW THE PROPOSAL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/158ZQ1SvczC_KCew6V3Zcj5vg1-p5HcJG/view?usp=sharing (please note that the lines/drawings in “pink” are proposed additions. The lines in “blue” are already existing)
PROPOSAL MEETING RECORDING: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fL-afWbYZPP550CKpe5_m20WqWOdvrE9/view?usp=sharing
Please share this incredible opportunity! The Golden Apple Scholars program in Michigan is a teacher preparation program for students with the determination and drive to be outstanding teachers in Michigan Pre-K-12 grade schools. We support and prepare future teachers for immediate and lasting success in the most challenging teaching environments. The final deadline to complete an application is April 1, 2024. Everything you need for this program is located on their website: https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars-michigan
🌟📚✨ A great day of literary adventures! 🌌📖 Today, CES celebrated March Is Reading Month with a magical event: Reading Under The Stars! ✨🌟 Our students delved into the enchanting world of books 📚🌠
🎉 Big shoutout to our Robotics students, who are demonstrating grit, collaboration, and teamwork this year. We also want to acknowledge Jarrett Jordan, our incredible STEAM and Robotics teacher! 🤖💡 Mrs. Jordan's dedication knows no bounds – from securing grants to crafting an engaging curriculum from scratch, she's transformed this class into the ultimate learning hub... we have heard that the Robotics class is the place to be!👏
