Coleman Place ES Cougars

🎓✨ Oh, the Places They’ll Go! ✨🎓
Our little leaders are moving up! We are so incredibly proud of our Pre-K4 students and can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with all of our amazing families. 🎈

Here is everything you need to know for the big day:

🗓️ Date: Thursday, May 21st
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM (Doors open for parents at 9:15 AM)
📍 Location: School Gym
👗 Dress Code: Dress to impress!

🎵 Our rising kindergarteners have been practicing hard to sing a few songs, and they will be officially receiving their completion certificates and medals! 🏅

📝 Important Note for Dismissal: After the ceremony, students can either stay for their normal school day or be signed out in the main office to head home early and celebrate with family.

We can't wait to see you there! 🥳👇 Drop a 🎉 in the comments if you're ready to celebrate the PreK4 Class of 2026!

📢 Kindergarten Parents: Save the Date! 📢

Our Kindergarten Moving-Up Ceremony is happening on May 27th at 10:00 a.m. in the School Gymnasium! ✨

Quick Checklist for the Big Day:
⏰ 9:15 a.m. – Latest student arrival time.
🎟️ 3 Tickets – Distributed per student due to limited gym space.
👗 Pastel Colors – Perfect spring attire for our rising first graders!

We are so incredibly proud of our kindergarteners and can't wait to celebrate their hard work. See you on the 27th! 🥳

Happy National School Principals’ Day!

Today we recognize our principals and the role they play in shaping our school environments, supporting our teachers, and driving the success of our students. We are grateful for their leadership and dedication to our schools and community each and every day.

🎶 Norfolk Public Schools is honored to be named 2026 Best Community for Music Education for the fourth consecutive year! 🏆

This national recognition reflects the dedication of our talented students, passionate educators, supportive families, and community partners who believe in the power of music to inspire, connect, and transform lives.

From our elementary classrooms to our outstanding band, orchestra, and choral programs, music is thriving across our division—and this honor celebrates the commitment we make every day to ensure all students have access to high-quality music education.

👏 Congratulations to our entire Norfolk Public Schools community on this incredible achievement!

Our Journey Continues!

We are currently mid-journey on our "Passport to Appreciation" tour, and the energy at our school is soaring! Our educators and staff work tirelessly to navigate our students toward success, and this week is all about celebrating their incredible dedication.

To Our Teachers & Staff: Whether we’re "Refueling" in Brussels or "Approaching" Rome, please know that you are the heart of this trip. Your impact reaches every corner of the globe! 🗺️🍎

Shout-Out to Our Flight Crew (Our Sponsors):
A journey this big requires a great support team! We want to send a huge "Thank You" to the sponsors who have fueled our stops so far and those helping us reach our final destination:
• Vending Larry Sanders 🇬🇧
• Green & Smith-Sanderlin 🇭🇰
• PTA & Wells Fargo Bank 🇧🇪
• Grace Bible Church 🇮🇹
• Realtor Doretha Sivells 🗽

Thank you for investing in our team and making this week a first-class experience for everyone. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the week holds!

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Thank you to the educators who go above and beyond every single day. You inspire growth, build confidence, and make a lasting impact in ways that truly matter.

We appreciate you today and always. 🍎✨

📣 One Last Meeting! 🍎
Calling all parents, teachers, and community members! It’s time to wrap up an amazing school year. Please join us for our final PTA meeting of the year this Wednesday!

Whether you’ve been at every meeting or haven’t made it to one yet, we’d love to see you there as we celebrate our progress and look toward next year.

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars:
When: Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM
Where: CPES Media Center (Located Upstairs)

🔗 Stay Connected:
Website: colemanplacees.givebacks.com
Email:[email protected]
PTA President: Kathryn Beuchert
Let’s finish the year strong together! See you there! 🐾✨

It’s officially time to get those backpacks ready! 🎒 The first Kindergarten Readiness & School Success Workshop is happening today, and it’s the perfect way to kick off your child's journey into elementary school.

Here is everything you need to know for this afternoon's session:
🕒 When & Where
• Date: Today, May 5, 2026
• Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
• Location: Coleman Place Cafeteria

✨ What’s Happening?
• Meet & Greet: Connect with Kindergarten teachers and join Mr. Chase for an exclusive school tour!
• Registration Station: Need to get enrolled? Registration packets and desktops will be available on-site to help you finish the process.
• Success Packets: Parents will receive materials to help support their "scholar" at home.

📚 What You’ll Learn
The session will cover the essentials for a smooth transition, including:
• A deep dive into the Kindergarten Curriculum.
• Tips for supporting Literacy, Math, and Social-Emotional skills.
• Step-by-step help with the Enrollment Process for next year.

Note: This event is specifically for students entering Kindergarten!

If you can't make it today, don't worry—there are two more Tuesday sessions coming up on May 12 and May 19. See you there!

🍎 A strong start begins early at Norfolk Public Schools.

Is your child turning 3 or 4 years old by September 30th? NPS Preschool applications are now open for the 2026-2027 school year. Our preschool programs support early learning, social development, and school readiness.

📌 Enrollment is based on eligibility and identified risk factors, not first come, first served. Factors may include family income, parent education, housing status, or special learning needs.

📞 Learn more by calling 757.628.3944 or visit the NPS Preschool website at npsk12.com/Preschool

Give your child a confident start toward lifelong learning 📚✨

✈️ Coleman Place ES – Passport to Appreciation! 🌍

Teacher Appreciation Week is taking off May 4 – May 8!

Our educators make every destination possible, and now it’s your turn to help them feel first‑class.

💌 How to join the journey:
Drop off notes, treats, school supplies, gift cards, or any token of gratitude for any teacher or staff member.

Your small gesture will brighten their day and remind them how much they’re valued! Let’s fill the halls with appreciation and celebrate the incredible crew who guide our students toward success.

Bon Voyage, and thank you for helping our teachers soar!