Warrior Weekly December 8
Principal's Message to Families 12/8
Week of December 8-12
What's Happening This Week:
Monday- A Day: PTO Meeting @ 4:15
Tuesday - B Day
Wednesday - C Day
Thursday - D Day
Friday - A Day
District cSurvey for Parents
Please complete this survey between 12/1 and 12/8
Dear Parent or Guardian,
We are working to improve the character initiative at Coleman Elementary School, and we would
appreciate it if you would complete our parent survey. The information you provide is important
to us and will be used in planning for our school.
The survey should only take 10 minutes of your time. Please complete the survey today, if
possible, but no later than December 8th, 2025.
Your response to the survey is anonymous, confidential, and voluntary. Responding to the
survey constitutes your consent for us to use the information for district and school planning.
To access the survey, please go to https://CharacterPlus.surveymonkey.com/r/parentCES25MVR3 or use the QR code.
The password to access the survey is cole168.
Community Outreach
Reminder About School Meals
Free Breakfast for All: As a reminder, breakfast is available at no cost to all MVR-III students every school day, regardless of eligibility for the free or reduced-priced meals program.
Applying for Lunch: If your household income or employment status has recently changed, we strongly encourage you to submit a Free and Reduced-Price Meals Program Application. Qualifying for this program can provide free or reduced-price lunch and may also qualify your family for other benefits. We are here to help you complete this application!
If you need help completing the meal application or have questions about resources, please contact:
Michelle Dawson, Assistant Director Food and Nutrition at 636-271-1428
Your student’s school office
How Can You Help?
Donate the following items to your school: Peanut butter, jelly, mac and cheese, granola bars, canned tuna or chicken, canned soups, canned fruit, canned vegetables, instant oatmeal packers or breakfast bars
Fill a Pantry Box: Robertsville, Nike, or Coleman Schools
Donate to the Pacific Agape House
The MVR-III community stands together. We are dedicated to ensuring every child has the nutrition and support they need to succeed in the classroom.
SFE Lunch Survey for Parents/Guardians and their child(ren)
Title 1 - Parents Right to Know
The Meramec Valley R-III School District receives federal Title funds to support our student programs. A federal program requirement is that we share the Parents Right-to-Know Notification to all families.
Week of December 15th Spirit Days!!
Oasis Tutors Needed!
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:
- December 8th: 4:15-5:15 meeting @ Coleman Library
- December 19th: Winter Wonderland
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