Coloma Elementary

Welcome Back, Families!

Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful, restful winter break filled with joy and relaxation. It is so wonderful to see our hallways filled with smiling faces again!

As we jump back into our routines, we have a few important updates and reminders to help make this transition smooth and successful for everyone.

Winter Assessments (STAR Reading & Math)

Over the next few weeks, students will begin our Winter Benchmark Assessments in Reading and Math. These are not "scary tests"—they are helpful tools that allow us to see how much your child has grown since the fall. We use this information to make sure we are giving them the exact support and challenges they need to succeed!

Morning Routines & Breakfast

To make sure every student gets a great start to their day, please keep these times in mind:

• Instruction Begins: 7:55 AM sharp. * Arrival: Students should arrive before 7:55 AM if they plan to eat breakfast at school and to ensure they are settled in their classrooms by the time the bell rings.

• Late Arrivals: Students arriving after 7:55 AM will be sent directly to class to ensure they don't miss any valuable learning time.

• Winter Gear

The chilly weather is officially here! Please ensure your child comes to school with proper winter gear (coats, hats, gloves, and boots) so they can stay warm and safe during outdoor recess.

• Need Gear? If your child is in need of winter clothing, please don't hesitate to contact the front office. We are here to help and want to make sure every student is bundled up!

We are so excited for a fantastic second half of the school year. Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education!

If you have not signed your child up for Aftercare here is the link to the Google Registration Form. If you have already signed up there is no need to sign up again. If in an event you no longer need the service please contact the front office.

Congrats to the students who earned a 3.2 to 4.0 GPA for Quarter 1. Your hard work and dedication to your academics is paying off!

• Monday, January 5- Classes Resume
• Friday, January 9- 5th grade Electricity Lessons with Bill Harris
• January 12th - 16th- District Benchmark Testing
• Wednesday, January 14- 2 Hour Early Release at 1:10PM
• Thursday, January 15- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Monday, January 19- School Board Meeting 6PM (Meeting Date Changed)
• Tuesday, January 20- District 4th/5th grade Spelling Bee
• Thursday, January 22- End of Quarter 2
• Thursday, January 22- Kim's Amazing Animals - Sponsored by CHAMPS
• Friday, January 23- NO SCHOOL for students- Staff Training & Grading Day

Please use the following link to a google feedback form for any event or service you would like to provide us your opinion on. We look to improve our events and family engagement and your feedback is welcome.

Brandy Miner: Elementary Principal

Email: brandy.miner@westfieldpioneers.org

Nichol Meinhardt: Associate Principal

Email: nichol.meinhardt@westfieldpioneers.org

New School Numbers:

Coloma Elementary – (608) 729-4759
Coloma Elementary Fax – (608) 893-6491
Oxford Elementary – (608) 807-2640
Oxford Elementary Fax – (608) 893-6531
Westfield High School Fax – (608) 893-7263
Numbers Remaining the Same:
Westfield Elementary – (608) 296-2224
Westfield Middle/High School – (608) 296-2141