April 22: Monday Magi Messenger
April 22, 2024
Happy Monday Magi Families,
The photo memory for the week is a flashback to our 6th Grade Bubble Blitz at Colon Jr/Sr High School a couple of weeks ago. This group of students knew their stuff - and I enjoyed working with them. Your children, our students, are at the core of our work each and every day, and I am grateful to be in their presence. The end of this week marks the end of major state testing for our students. Please continue to cheer on your child(ren) as we show stakeholders the amazing growth they have had this year. As I have mentioned in previous editions, and more importantly, we have seen this year how incredibly kind and resilient our youth are with each other, developing skills and empathy through our community and school programming.
It also marks the time of year when we share information about our summer programming. I am incredibly proud of the team we have assembled to offer some great options to your families. Please check out the preliminary information below. Our Summer Programming will run July 1 - August 2 (except July 4), and it will be held primarily at Colon Elementary, with age groups in separate wings to accommodate for Colon Jr/Sr High School facility work. There are some incredible educators who have been tapped to offer programming and I can't wait to see the continued growth of our students, even over the summer.
Have a magical week,
Dr. Rachel Kowalski
Enroll Now To Reserve Your Spot!
ENROLL NOW: https://tinyurl.com/SummerMagi2024
I am thrilled to announce our programming options for this summer! More will come in the next couple of weeks, including information about our "Summer Shuttle" and the opportunity for students to participate in partial days depending on their program.
We are also offering "Old School High School Summer School" - a non-virtual/computer program option to engage our learners who need credit recovery. The launch of our ROX For Girls Program- The "ROX for Girls" program, or Ruling Our eXperiences, is a youth development program aimed at empowering girls in middle school and high school. It focuses on building confidence, leadership skills, and healthy relationships through evidence-based curriculum and supportive peer groups.
Pathways For Elementary & Middle School
Explore our diverse summer school pathways designed for elementary and middle school students. From engaging academic programs to fun-filled enrichment activities, we offer a range of options to suit every student's interests and learning goals. Unlock a summer of discovery and growth with us!
5th to 6th Grade (Middle School Transition Program)
Prepare your child for the exciting transition from 5th to 6th grade with our Middle School Transition Program. Tailored activities and resources ease the shift, ensuring a smooth adjustment to the challenges and opportunities of middle school life.
10th Graders & Families
Hey Sophomores & Parents: Are you curious about what's next after high school? Still figuring out your path? Well, we've got the perfect opportunity for you! Join us at the BACC and CTE Info Night! We will discuss the different opportunities offered through both BACC and CTE!
We are proud to have increased our advanced opportunities over the course of the last two years. If CTE, BACC interest you- please join us. We will also be offering upcoming informational sessions about other programming such as EMC and AP!
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.../
Play Preview For Students!
Thank you to Ms. Tomlin for these great memories from Friday's preview of Goldilocks for our students!
Magi Pride Fridays!
Update from Mrs. Reilley: Mrs. Johnson's class had 95% participation today. Right now they are in the lead for the pizza with an 86% average for April. We love to see all of that Magi red!!!
Colon Garden Club Visit!
Huge thanks to the Colon Garden Club for visiting our 5th graders in preparation for Arbor Day! 🌳 The club members shared the history of this special day and taught the students about tree cultivation. Each student even received their own tree to plant at home! To highlight the significance of Arbor Day, the Colon Garden Club shared this inspiring quote: "Other holidays repose upon the past; Arbor Day proposes for the future." These powerful words by J. Sterling Morton, the founder of Arbor Day in 1872, continue to resonate and guide Arbor Day celebrations to this day. 🌱 You can also catch a glimpse of some of Mr. Richard's famous plants, perfect for this occasion!
Bunnies & Reading!
📚🐰 Yesterday was an extra special storytime at our library! Mrs. Reilley brought her adorable new bunnies for the students to cuddle during storytime. 📖💕 They're so soft and tiny, and the kids absolutely loved holding them! 🐇 We're incredibly fortunate to have Mrs. Reilley as our librarian; she truly brings books to life in the most magical ways! 🌟📚✨
High School Fun During MSTEP
While most of our students tackled the MSTEP yesterday, the incredible Ms. Kevnick once again curated fantastic activities for those not testing. Kudos to our 9th and 10th graders for their amazing creations! 🌟🎨
Grand March - Saturday, April 27th @ 4PM
Be sure to join us - Colon Jr/Sr High School Gym! Our prom grand march is a traditional event. During the grand march, couples or attendees are introduced as they walk down a designated pathway, and it is a ceremonial way to showcase the attendees and kick off the prom festivities. Enjoy these snapshots from last year's event!
Dr. Kowalski and Mrs. Wielenga want to extend our congratulations to the prom committee for all of their hard work and to Mrs. Wagner for her tireless efforts to plan this year's prom! Well done!
Also... to the Junior Boys... Dr. Kowalski thinks the dinosaur theme may have been a little fun... but not very popular! Wild West was the way to go! :)
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
