Warrior Weekly Newsletter

Monday: B Day

Tuesday: C Day I Citizens for Prop K Meeting@7:00

Wednesday: D Day

Thursday: A Day I 3rd grade@Science Center I 4th grade@BizTown

Friday: B Day I Fire Prevnetion@10:00 I Costume Parade@2:40 I Trunk or Treat@5:30

All students are welcome to wear or bring their costume on Friday, October 30th.

We plan to do a school wide parade either through the hallways or outside (weather pending) to showcase our holiday spirit towards the end of the school day.

There are two options when thinking about your student and their costume on 10/30.

1. Your student can wear their costume to school. This option would mean they are able to use the restroom on their own, without any zipper or assistance, when needing to go. They are still able to learn and complete work as needed in their costume.

2. Your student can bring their costume. If your student brings their costume, there will be time dedicated before the school parade for them to change into. This option would only be doable if your student is able to dress themselves into their own costume independently.

General MVR3 Guidelines to be aware of and follow:

-No weapon or toys/accessories

-No face paint or masks

-No scary or gory like costumes

We will be honoring our Veterans and active service personnel on Monday, November 9th. If you have a Veteran or active service person in your family, and would like to attend the event, please fill out the Google form or contact the office at Coleman Elementary. 636-742-2133.

Event Details

• 9:00 Pledge of Allegiance, Singing of the National Anthem, Flag Ceremony, Reading by the JROTC and Veteran Recognition and slide show of pictures received

• 10:00 Veterans Clap Out

• 10:15 Cookies, Donuts and Coffee with Patriots and their relative in the cafeteria

We will announce each Veteran, branch of the military and years served during the Veteran Recognition.

Explore Hero Quest at The Magic House and discover what it means to be a hero! Inspired by author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos’ “Ordinary People Change the World” book series, this Museum-wide scavenger hunt invites families to meet real-life heroes, explore interactive activities, and uncover traits – like courage, kindness, and curiosity – that they can use to change the world, too.

Visit our Heroes at Home gallery in the section below, developed by Character Plus, for more ideas to foster character development within your child and to promote exciting opportunities for them to be a hero within their community.

Explore the gallery to see great examples of how you can start having meaningful conversations with your family, whether it’s during family dinners, car rides or even before bedtime.

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

The Meramec Valley R-III School District receives Title I, Title II, and Title IV federal funding. The purpose of Title programs is to provide all children a significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education and to close educational achievement gaps. This critical funding supports our Title Reading teachers, STEAM clubs, Student Learning Nights, and class size reduction teachers. Please use this link if you would like more information on our Title Programs, Parent's Right to Know details, and Title complaint procedures.

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.

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.

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.

• October 23rd: Home Football Game
• October 29th: 4th Grade Field Trip to JA BizTown and 3rd Grade Field Trip to STL Science Center
• October 30th: Halloween Parade at 2:45 and Trunk or Treat at 5:30-7:00
• November 3rd: Election
• November 7th: Coleman Craft Fair
• November 9th: Veterans Day Assembly and PTO meeting at 4:15
• November 10th: Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse
• November 12th: Trimester 1 Awards by Invitation and 1:10 Dismissal
• November 13th: No School PD Day
• November 9-13th: Parent Teacher Conferences
• November 16th-20th: Coleman Fall Book Fair
• November 17th: Dine to Donate at Culver's
• November 17th: 3rd Grade Concert
• November 18th: Board Meeting at 6:30
• November 21-29th: Thanksgiving Break
• December 7th: PTO Meeting at 4:15
• December 8th: 4th Grade Concert
• December 18th: Coleman Winter Wonderland
• December 19th-January 3rd: Winter Break
• January 11th: PTO Meeting at 4:15
• January 15th: No School PD Day
• January 20th: Board Meeting at 6:30

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

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