Warrior Weekly

What's Happening This Week:

Monday- A Day

Tuesday - B Day

Wednesday - C Day

Thursday - D Day

Friday - A Day

We will be officially celebrating Kindness Week in February. In the meantime, the students and staff at Coleman created a kindness tree. Each student made a heart with their name and kind sayings to share.

🌟 You’re Invited to Grandparents Day! 🌟

We are excited to welcome our wonderful grandparents and special guests for a morning of fun and connection!

🕣 Entry begins at 8:30 AM

To help make check-in quick and easy, please register in advance to save time at the door.

Once students have been accounted for and have selected their lunch choice, we will begin sending them down to meet their special guests. We will also ask that all staff park in the lower lot to keep the closer, handicap assessable spots available for our guest.

Registration link for EACH adult: https://www.kidaccount.net/meramecvalley/events/eventregistration

Password: fun

Grandparents will be directed to one of three activity locations:

🍎 Cafeteria

Frame-building activity
Snacks provided by our amazing PTO

📸 Gym

Photo booth
Title I station with free books for families

📚 Library

Scholastic Book Fair

We look forward to celebrating this special day together and creating lasting memories with our students and their grandparents! 💛

Important Dates To Remember:

February 26: Bobo's Sales begin!!

March 7: Shamwalk & Run 5K

March 10: 2nd Grade Music Concert 6:00-7:00

March 12: Grandparents Day 8:30-10:30

March 13: Coleman Art Show Family Viewing Night 4:00-5:00

March 16-March 20: Spring Break

March 26: Kindergarten Round-Up 5:00-6:30

March 30: Dine to Donate at Culver's 4:00-7:00

April 8: Bobo's Delivery

April 9: 1st Grade Music Concert 6:00-7:00

April 13: PTO Meeting at 4:15pm

April 15: 2nd grade field trip to the Magic House

April 20: Dine to Donate at Camila's ALL DAY

April 24: Special Education Field Day at PHS

April 25: Deliver the aluminum tabs to STL

April 26th: Coleman heading to the Cards Game!

🎉 NEW This Year – GAME TRUCK Incentive! 🎮

We are excited to try something new this year and bring in the SUPER popular Game Truck!

Here’s how students can earn this awesome experience:

⭐ Sell 18 items
⭐ Earn a pass to leave class
⭐ Head to the parking lot
⭐ Play in the Game Truck for up to one full hour!

This is always a HUGE hit with students, and we can’t wait to reward their hard work with this exciting opportunity!

Start selling today and get ready to play! 🚚🎮

Sales go from February 26th through March 13th. Delivery will be to Coleman Elementary on April 8th!!

Decisions made at the State Capitol in Jefferson City directly impact our classrooms, our educators, and—most importantly—our students. As the 2026 Missouri Legislative Session progresses, several key education bills are currently being debated that will shape the landscape of public education for years to come.

To ensure our district’s voice is heard, you are invited to join our newly formed Superintendent Advocacy Task Force on March 2, 2026 at 4:15pm at our Central Office

Sign up Here!

Dear MVR-III Parents and Guardians,

Enrollment is now officially open for the Summer Discovery Program at MVR-III!

Summer Discovery is a completely FREE, four-week summer learning experience held Monday through Friday, June 1-30. We invite all incoming K-8 students to join us for a fun-filled month of STEM-based games, exciting field trips, and engaging activities!

What’s New This Year?

To make the process easier for our families, we have streamlined registration. This year, parents will log in to your Parent Portal to confirm information for all students in the household. This single login will prompt you to:

Complete the required Annual Update.
Register students for Kindergarten (if applicable).
Enroll K–8 students in 2026 Summer Discovery.

Completing all three tasks at once saves you time and eliminates the need for multiple separate registrations!

Summer Discovery Sites:

Coleman Elementary
Nike Elementary
Zitzman Elementary
Pacific Intermediate
Riverbend Middle School

Important Deadline:

Please sign up by March 31 to guarantee your student’s spot. Enrollments received after this date will be placed on a waiting list.

To learn more about the program and begin your enrollment, please visit our Summer Discovery website.

We look forward to a summer of discovery with your students!

Best regards,

Meramec Valley R-III School District

Dear MVR-III Families,

Kindergarten registration IS OPEN!!

Because you are an existing family within the district, this will be completed through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Watch this IC online registration video for a preview.

If you do not have your Infinite Campus Parent Portal set up, please contact your school building secretary for assistance. You will be provided a KEY, which can be entered on this Infinite Campus-New User webpage to create your account.

To make the process as easy and efficient as possible for families, the district has streamlined registration so you can take care of several important tasks at the same time.

Through a single login in Infinite Campus, you can confirm information for all students in your household, which will complete your:

required Annual Update,
register your child for kindergarten (if applicable),
and enroll K–8 students in 2026 Summer Discovery.

Completing all three tasks at once saves time and eliminates the need to complete separate registrations.

***An email from the district was sent out with exact directions - if you did not receive it but would like me to send it your way please reach out to me or our school office!***

Learn About Prop S

Register for GOTR @ Coleman Elementary!

Read Across America

Saturday, March 7th at 8:00am

Run or Walk through this St. Patrick's Day 5K before the big parade.
Fun will be had by all ages! Events include 5K (walk or run), Most Spirited Contest, 4 Leaf Clover Run, and Pot of Gold!

Race starts at 8am from the corner of W Union St. and N 2nd St. Check in starts at 7:30. St. Bridget's is allowing racers to park in their school lot as well as parking along the street.

Open Division - $35

MVR-III Students age 11-18 - $20

Kids 10 and under run for free! ($20 for stocking cap which is not included with kids 10 and under.)

There will be vendors to visit before and after the race... plus many local places to hang out in the same block.

Dress up in your best St. Patty's Day gear to win the Most Spirited Contest!

All money raised goes to the MVR-III Bridge Foundation and Back to School Backpack Program.

Click Here to sign up or to donate

Coming to Coleman Elementary on March 12th, 2026. Sign up now!!

Family and community engagement is a top priority for the MVR-III School District. To support this goal, Superintendent Dr. Carrie Schwierjohn is hosting monthly Coffee with Carrie sessions.

These informal gatherings offer a dedicated space for parents and community members to ask questions, share new ideas, and stay informed about district news. We invite you to join us for free coffee and conversation at Little Ireland Coffee, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., on the following dates.

February 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
March 31, 2026
April 14, 2026
May 12, 2026

We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your perspectives!

PROPOSITION S: SAFE

SCHOOLS FOR A STRONG FUTURE

On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, residents of the Meramec Valley R-III School District will vote on a $43 million general obligation bond issue.

The proposed measure will appear on ballots as Proposition S. If it’s approved by at least 57.14% of voters, approximately $38 million of the bond’s total would be used to construct a new energy-efficient middle school with a storm shelter to replace Pacific Intermediate.

MVR-III property taxpayers WOULD NOT see property tax rates increase because of an approved bond issue.

All families are welcome to our 3rd Annual Family Resource Night on March 12th at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center. This event supports resources for families of children birth - 12th grade.

Questions, Comments or Suggestions?

Coleman Warrior Staff Shout Outs

What is our vision? What is the Warrior Way?

For the 2025-2026 school year, our district is focusing on Celebrating Success.

The motto of Coleman Elementary this year is "Warriors Rise: courage to learn, strength to succeed." We will focus on building strong relationships with our students, parents and guardians to ensure they have a successful school year.