Warrior Weekly December 18th
Principal's Message to Families 12/18
Week of January 19-23
What's Happening This Week:
Monday- NO SCHOOL
Tuesday - B Day
Wednesday - C Day
Thursday - D Day
Friday - A Day
BOX TOPS to earn money for schools!
-Use the QR code in the image above
-Click on this link: https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/get-the-app
-or click on the button below to get set up and started!
Service Project
Shamwalk & Run 5K Race
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.
MVNation Opportunities
2026 Pacific Girls Little League Volleyball
3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Grade Girls
Cost: $55 which includes a Little League Shirt
Here is the link to register your player online: https://www.pacificsportscamps.com/girls-little-league-volleyball.cfm
Registration will close on Monday, January 12th
Contact Information: Joe Brammeier (jbrammeier@mvr3.k12.mo.us) Heather Bonds (bonds.heather@yahoo.com)
Coffee with Carrie Dates
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!
We want to hear from you!!
Staff Shout Outs
The Warrior Way
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.
Save the Date!!
All Things PTO
Meet your Coleman Elementary PTO!!
2025–2026 PTO Board
President: Morgan Copeland
Vice President: Rachel Hill
Treasurer: Chelsey LaFrance
Secretary: Kassandra Guardian Grant
Contact Us
Email:colemanpto63089@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColemanElementaryPTO/
PTO Meetings
Join us every first Monday of the month at 4:15 p.m. in the Coleman library. Keep an eye out for
25-26 PTO Activities:
- January 30th: Family Movie Night. More info to come!!
Theresa Gish, Ed.S.
Coleman Elementary Principal
Email: tgish@mvr3.k12.mo.us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColemanWarriorsMVR3
Coleman Website: https://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/o/coleman
Location: 4536 Coleman Road, Villa Ridge, MO 63089
Phone: 636-742-2133 ext 4000