April 15: Monday Magi Messenger
April 15, 2024
Happy Monday Magi Families
Happy Monday Magi Families,
Since spring may have finally sprung (for real), I wanted to use the introduction to this week's Magi Messenger to highlight some happenings in our athletics program. Congratulations to all of the student-athletes, parents, AD, and Coach Dooley for a successful first track meet. But, what I really wanted to highlight is that we have a ton of great matchups this week, but most are away, and we would love to see you as we cheer on the Magi. If you are interested in a home event, both softball and baseball are at home on Thursday.
Have a magical week,
Dr. Rachel Kowalski
Final Opportunity: Order Your Yearbook
Attention all parents and students! Don't miss out on the chance to preserve this year's memories forever! April 26th is the LAST day to purchase the yearbook online. To help us spread the word, we are sharing this awesome video that captures some of the best moments of the year.
Video Link: https://tinyurl.com/MagiYearbook24
ORDER HERE: https://www.jostens.com/.../Colon-Junior-and-Senior-High.../
Eclipse in Colon Schools!
🌞🌑✨We had a great day with our students learning about solar eclipses. In Magi Focus, our Colon Jr/Sr High School students learned about the eclipse using a Nearpod, and many of our teachers taught lessons throughout the school day. As the eclipse unfolded, everyone stayed safe and mesmerized by the wonders of the universe. It was an experience to cherish! 🌞🌑✨
Big Congrats to Jake Walters, 3rd Grader
We are bursting with pride for our exceptional 3rd grader, Jake Walters! Today was an unforgettable day as we surprised Jake, with his Mom by our side, with the Special Education Student of the Year award... for the entire COUNTY! Presented by the St. Joseph County ISD Parent Advisory Committee. Jake, your determination, kindness, and spirit inspire us all. We couldn't be prouder of you!
There Is Love & Joy Everywhere, If You Look For It
Even on a major state testing day, we couldn't resist sharing this heartwarming moment! Landon and Mr. Martinson, who recently joined the CES team. Moments like these remind us of the joy and connection that make our schools, CHS, CES, LEO, and our community so special.
It also reminds the admin team, those working behind the scenes of our social media page, that you enjoy seeing the daily lives of our students and staff, and that is why we are working to share so many positive things happening in our buildings EACH and EVERY day.
Matt Overholt & Colon Fire Visit CHS For Cadet Program
What an inspiring visit we had yesterday at Colon Jr/Sr High School! Matt Overholt, Joe Rolin, and Cameron Wolf stopped by to share insights into their incredible Firefighter Cadet Program with Dr. Kowalski, Mrs. Wielenga, and Ms. Kevnick.
We were truly amazed by the dedication and effort poured into this program over the years. And what's even more thrilling? Seeing the outstanding job that Cadet Dane Borgert has done in the program! As we celebrated Dane's contributions, we couldn't resist capturing a picture of this dynamic team. It's moments like these that highlight the power of community programming in shaping the future of our students. Mrs. Kevnick will be working to recruit interested 16-18 year olds who may be interested in this great program! See her if you have any questions.
Dane- we are super proud of you!!!
Testing Brings A Little Peer Team-Building & R&R To 6th and 7th Grade
Today was a great day! While our older students were busy taking the SAT and PSAT, our 6th and 7th graders had a blast with a day filled with fun team-building activities. We wanted to ensure a quiet and secure testing environment for our 8th graders and high schoolers, so we planned a day of creativity and bonding. From outdoor games to arts and crafts, including sidewalk chalk creations, coloring sessions, tic-tac-toe, and even a water balloon toss, it was not an ordinary or traditional field day! It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to connect with their peers and our staff members while ensuring the best environment for their older peers.
A huge shoutout goes to Ms. Sonia Kevnick for her outstanding efforts in organizing this day! Ms. Kevnick, your dedication to our students doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do to make our school a welcoming and enriching environment!
Even More Upgrades Thanks To The Community
Thanks to the support of our incredible community, once again, we've been able to put our sinking fund to fantastic use for the benefit of our students. One project we're thrilled to highlight is the recent addition of a new and updated setup for our baseball and softball fields, complete with brand-new sound systems designed and installed by Acorn! Your continued support fuels our commitment to excellence, enabling us to create excellent experiences for our students, families, and the entire community. We're making great things happen!
More Middle School Fun W/MSP
Check out these snapshots from our 6th and 7th-grade activities this past Wednesday! We had an exciting visit from the Michigan State Police at Colon Jr/Sr High School. It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to collaborate and learn from these amazing individuals. Thank you to everyone involved for making it such a memorable day!
Magi Pride!
From Mrs. Reilley : Happy Friday Pride Day everyone, Mrs. Johnson's class had the most participation this week with 94%. The classes of Mrs. Bowen and Mrs. Lindsey were close behind. We've got two more Fridays in April so the competition is on!
Check out more snapshots from our fantastic Family Game Night at CES on April 11! Huge shoutout to the Parent Committee for making this fun-filled event possible!
Team Reach For District Athletic Teams...
Simply download the app from your app store, create an account by joining with email, google, or Facebook. Once you have created an account then you can join the following groups. To do this select the join group option and enter the group code. Once you have done that you will be accepted into the group, and you will then start to receive message!
Blue Horse Route Added Back!
Hey everyone! Exciting news! The Blue Horse bus will be back on the road starting Monday, April 15th. If your student rides the Blue Horse, make sure to sign up for Remind alerts to stay updated on any important notifications. Check out the attached information to sign up. See you on the bus!
🚌📱 Stay connected with our bus updates! 📱🚌 Stay informed about your child's bus route with timely text alerts for changes or delays. We know unexpected changes can be stressful, so sign up for updates to get notified instantly. Follow the instructions that will be sent home on Monday, or use the provided links. Thank you for trusting us to transport your child!
Black Rhino visit rmd.at/blackrhin
Green Lizard visit rmd.at/greenlizar
Red Camel visit rmd.at/redcame
Orange Butterfly visit rmd.at/6eh3996
Blue Horse visit visit rmd.at/74777477
