Warrior Weekly Newsletter
Principal's Message to Families July 28, 2025
Week of September 7th-11th
What's Happening Next Week:
Monday: No School, Labor Day
Tuesday: C Day
Wednesday: D Day
Thursday: A Day
Friday: B Day, Heroes Day 9/11
New Link for Coleman Breakfast and Lunch!!
Fall Mum Sale
Order forms will be coming home today! Orders due by September 22nd, Mum pickup with be Thursday, September 24th. They will be right outside of the school for self service after 3:00!! They are in 9" pots with a spread of 18-24" for $13!
Oasis Tutoring
Do you know someone 50 or older who would be interested in helping a child build confidence and succeed in reading and math?
Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring pairs volunteers aged 50 and above with students in grades K–3 to provide one-on-one support each week throughout the school year. Volunteers can work with one child or several students as tutors, mentors, and friends, helping students strengthen their reading and math skills while building meaningful relationships.
If you or someone you know would enjoy making a difference in a child’s education, sign up today! stloasis.org/tutoring
Call: 314-995-9506
Training: October 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: MVR-III Central Office
Click this link for an informational video about the program. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Taylor Light -tlight@mvr3.k12.mo.us
Sarah Thompson- sthompson@mvr3.k12.mo.us
Watch Dog's Program
The district is also expanding the Watch D.O.G.S. (dads/guardians of great students) safety program at each K-8 building in the district. If you are interested learning more about this program or volunteering even 1 day a year as a Watch D.O.G.S. in your child’s school.
Watch D.O.G.S. is a national innovative program focusing on the prevention of violence in our children's schools by using the positive influence of fathers and father-figures for two purposes:
1) To provide positive male/adult role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
2) To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying. WATCH D.O.G.S. are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and any other father-figures who volunteer as a positive presence for at least one whole school day each year at an official WATCH D.O.G.S. school.
Please contact the Coleman office if you are interested in serving as a WATCH D.O.G.S. at Coleman Elementary.
Kindergarten Parents - Mark Your Calendars!
Updates from the District
The Warrior Way
What is our vision? What is the Warrior Way?
As we head into the 2026-2027 school year, our district is focusing on Pathways to Success.
The motto of Coleman Elementary this year is "Warriors Rise: Build Community and Lead with Character" We will focus on building strong relationships with our students, parents and guardians to ensure they have a successful school year.
We want to hear from you!!
The Warrior Way
For the 2026-2027 school year, our district is focusing on Pathways to Success.
The motto of Coleman Elementary this year is "Warriors Rise: Build Community, Lead with Character" We will focus on building strong relationships with our students, parents and guardians to ensure they have a successful school year.
Looking Ahead - Save the Date:
- September 7th: Labor Day, No School!
- September 14th: PTO Meeting, Coleman Library @ 4:15
- September 18th: Bridging the Future, Kindergartners meet the Seniors on the field at half time
- September 28th: CharacterPlus Survey Opens
- October 2nd: Early Release Day, Homecoming Parade.
- October 8th: Pathway to Success Parent Night
- October 13th: Fall Picture Retake
- October 29th: 4th Grade Field Trip to JA BizTown
- October 30th: Halloween Parade at 2:45
All Things PTO
Meet your Coleman Elementary PTO!!
2026–2027 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
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