Our elementary and secondary students are doing a lot of work with Xello this year! We have added a session at our Magi Parent Academy to provide families with an overview of this valuable resource. At CES our students in upper elementary will work with Xello during our College & Career Week, in late October. AD Sterling's College & Career Readiness students at CHS are using Xello to plan solid plans for the future. Also, in our Magi Focus, specific days are set aside for our high school students to experience the powerful planning tools that Xello offers.
For more on Xello, check out this overview for families: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKQ56vWLvVA
Parent Teacher Conferences are just around the corner! Find all the information you'll need below to ensure you are able to connect with your student's teacher! For Day 1 of CHS conferences, please use this resource to reach out for scheduled conferences: https://www.colonschools.org/staff
Our seniors were hard at work preparing for the Homecoming parade! Join us downtown on Friday, October 6 @ 5:00 p.m. and see all of the great floats prepared by our students.
Our Book Blast at Colon Elementary School blasts off early next week! Attention, Magi adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts next week where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on an epic quest to earn exciting rewards and books. If you have questions please reach out to the CES Office at 269-432-2121.
Favorite TV Character day at CHS!
Colon Elementary students using their Magi tickets to purchase prizes!
Tomorrow is Count Day!
Let's hear it for our September Students of the Month at Colon Elementary School:
Miss Bower- William Jackson; Mrs. Bowen- Regina Eicher (not pictured); Mrs. Johnson- Maverick Sharp; Mrs. Keely- Theo Wells; Mrs. Martinson- Bayleigh Brown; Mrs. Lindsey- Kaylynne Longacre; Mrs. Clemens- Emmalee Harris; Mr. Richard- Skylar Piniewski; Mrs. Vreeman- Luke Wielenga; Mrs. Bower- Baylee Grofvert; Mrs. Priest - Makira McClish; Mrs. Fergison- Madelynn Fergison; Mrs. Ray- Riley Prough;
Mrs. Herndon- Clayton Eicher (not pictured); Mr. Minor- Makira McClish; Miss Minor- Saraya Gray; Mr. Hentges- Everett Nollinger
🌟👩🏫👨🏫 October is National Principals Month! 🌟👩🏫👨🏫
As we kick off National Principals Month, we want to take a moment to celebrate and express our heartfelt appreciation for the incredible principals who lead and inspire our schools. They are dedicated, compassionate, and unwavering in their commitment to excellence. This month, let's show our support and gratitude to these exceptional leaders who guide our students, teachers, and staff toward success. 🙌
Here are our Dress Up Days for both elementary and junior/senior high school students for Homecoming 2023! We are excited to see all of our students participate. Additional guidance has been provided for Wed/Thursday at CHS.
WED: "Dress Like Your Type" - you dress like who your dream date would be.
THURS: "Rhyme Without A Reason" ... you dress as two things that rhyme but aren't related at all. For example, a ballerina and John Cena. If students cannot think of a good rhyme, they can just dress as a duo.
If you have questions about the Dress Up Days, please contact Elementary, Amanda PeGan (ampegan@colonschools.org) & Jr/Sr High, Ann Vinson (avinson@colonschools.org)
Please see our posting for more information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TTozz67QXN_I8UsvobV-3wD4epH5DqDUXG1A705HpfI/edit
Next week!
For Friday Pride Day at Colon Elementary, the class with the most participation was Mrs. Fergison's with 100%. For the month of September and the PIZZA, there was a tie! Mrs. Bowen's and Mrs. Fergison's classes both had an average of 85% participation. Way to go!
The Colon Elementary Magi Store opens at 10:30 this morning! We love our students and their engagement with our PBIS programs.
WIN THIS TV! If you attend our Magi Parent Academy on October 19th, you will be entered in our raffle drawing to win a number of prizes, including this TV! Check out our schedule that we just released.
Come check out Magi Parent Academy & Title I Night sessions on October 19th! This event coincides with Parent Teacher Conferences and our Fresh Food Initiative event. Families can visit teachers for conferences, participate in FFI, and then check out our AMAZING sessions from Magi staff. This October the location is Colon Elementary. We are giving away several baskets full of cleaning and household supplies.
Please contact the Superintendent's Office at 269-386-2239 if you have any questions.
Seniors, Class of 2024! We want to honor your progress toward post-secondary plans. We already have FOUR SENIORS who have turned in their college acceptance letters... don't wait to share yours with us. We want to share your good news for life after high school. Bring any of the following to Mrs. Kowalski for our "Amazon for Acceptance" prizes... college acceptance letters, technical/vocational program acceptance letters offers of employment, and other documentation of your post-secondary plan. These can be emailed to rkowalski@colonschools.org.
For the past couple of days, Ms. Bowers' marketing class has been participating in a Gallery Walk as part of their Introduction to Economics Unit. The primary objective of this engaging activity is to deepen students' comprehension of economics, foster the development of critical thinking skills, and promote active engagement. Students will use the knowledge gained from this activity and apply it to their upcoming Resort Marketing Economic Research Project, scheduled to begin later this week.
Here are our Dress Up Days for both elementary and junior/senior high school students for Homecoming 2023! We are excited to see all of our students participate. Additional guidance has been provided for Wed/Thursday at CHS. WED: "Dress Like Your Type" - you dress like who your dream date would be. THURS: "Rhyme Without A Reason" ... you dress as two things that rhyme but aren't related at all. For example, a ballerina and John Cena. If students cannot think of a good rhyme, they can just dress as a duo. If you have questions about the Dress Up Days, please contact Elementary, Amanda PeGan (ampegan@colonschools.org) & Jr/Sr High, Ann Vinson (avinson@colonschools.org)
2023 Homecoming activities!
We had an inspiring gathering Monday afternoon with our teacher mentors and mentees. With our principals and superintendent, this group came together to check in on how this school year is shaping up. 📊🗓️ The conversations were full of energy, passion, and a shared commitment to making this year a remarkable one for our students. 🌟 Mentors shared their wisdom and experiences, while mentees brought fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to the table. 🔄🧠
