Coleman Place ES Cougars

🎒 Welcome Back, Coleman Place Families! 🌟

We hope you are well and in great spirits! We are thrilled to welcome you to the 2026–2027 school year, and we cannot wait to see our scholars shine. Our doors officially open on Monday, August 24, 2026 — and we are ready for OUR NEW STORY "To Accreditation & Beyond!"

Below are the exclusive details for this school year:

📅 Meet & Greet
Please join us for our Meet & Greet on Friday, August 21st from 1PM– 3PM! This is a wonderful opportunity to visit your child's classroom, meet their teacher, drop off school supplies, and get settled before the first day. We can't wait to see your smiling faces!

🎒 SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Each grade level's supply list is attached to this post! Please locate your child's grade-level section and gather supplies before Meet & Greet — you're welcome to drop them off in the classroom on August 21st.
📌 Please label ALL items with your child's full name.
📌 Supplies like pencils, glue sticks, and tissues may need to be replenished throughout the year. Please plan to restock as needed or when the teacher requests.

🍳 BREAKFAST & LUNCH
🆓 Free breakfast AND lunch is offered to ALL scholars every day!
You may send a lunch from home as well — your child will still be offered the school lunch
⚠️ Please notify your child's teacher AND the school nurse of any food allergies.

💊 MEDICATIONS
If your child requires medication at school, please note:
-A valid physician's order for this school year is required
-All prescription medication must be in pharmacy-labeled packaging
-Medication must be hand-delivered by an adult to our school nurse.
-Only prescribed medication will be accepted and administered

👕 SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Coleman Place is a uniform school. Please dress your scholar accordingly:
👚 Top: Burgundy polo shirt
👖 Bottom: Tan or khaki pants, skirts, shorts, or skorts

Coleman Place is more than a school — it is a community, and you are an essential part of it. This year, as we open our doors and welcome our scholars home, we do so knowing that our greatest strength lies in the partnership between families and educators. Together, there is no limit to the greatness we will grow.

Quiet on the creek… 🤫🐾

Coleman Place Cougars, we’re keeping things low-key just for a moment while we put the finishing touches on an amazing school year ahead!

Mark your calendars for these important upcoming dates:
✔️👥 Meet & Greet:
August 21st
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

✔️🗓️ First Day of School:
August 24th

✔️📋 Coming Soon:
Official teacher assignments & supply lists!

Stay tuned—big things are on the way, but for now... keep it quiet on the creek! 🌲✨

🐾 The wait is over, Cougar Families! 📚

Our 2026 Yearbooks have officially arrived! If you pre-ordered a copy during the 2025–2026 school year, you can swing by Coleman Place Elementary to pick up your memories.

🗓 Pick-Up Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ Times: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

⚠️ Important Reminder: Pick-up is strictly for pre-purchased yearbooks only. We do not have extra copies available for sale.

Thank you for your patience and Cougar pride! 🐾❤️

The first day of school is August 24 — that's right around the corner!

Get ready for the new year at the Unity in the Community Back 2 School event.

This fun-filled event includes backpack and school supply distribution, community resources and more! Open to Norfolk elementary, middle and high school students and their families.

🗓️ Saturday, Aug. 8
⏰ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 Norfolk Scope
For more information, visit www.npsk12.com/back2school

🎓✨ 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!