🚨 TONIGHT at 6:00 PM! 🚨
Your voice matters! Please join us TONIGHT for our Priority Engagement Session to share your ideas and help shape our school’s priorities and funding for next year.
🕕 6:00 PM | Virtual (Zoom)
👉 Join here: https://bcps-k12-md-us.zoom.us/j/89136564972
We hope to see you there — let your voice be heard! 💙💛

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026 and the start of the second half of our school year. We know that families are our students' first and lifelong teachers. When families and school staff work as a team, students thrive. Here are some ways families can support student success: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2631501
Nominations for the 2026 Heart of the School Awards are open through Saturday, January 31. Anyone can nominate a principal – students, teachers, parents, community members. Let's celebrate our amazing school leaders!—https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2620844
Nominations for the 2026 Heart of the School Awards are open through Saturday, January 31. Anyone can nominate a principal – students, teachers, parents, community members. Let's celebrate our amazing school leaders!—https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2620844
You have what it takes to advocate for your student! Join Family University for January Communication workshops by families, for families. Connect with other families, build on the strengths you already have, and learn and practice new ways to partner with your student's school. Register today: https://sites.google.com/bcps.k12.md.us/familyuniversityworkshops/find-and-register-for-your-workshop
As winter weather approaches, ensure you’re getting the correct information. The only reliable details about delays, closures, or emergencies come from City Schools’ verified sources such as our website, official social media, and direct robocall system. IInformaton from other sources can be incorrect, so always check City Schools channels first. More information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/inclement-weather
📸❄️ Picture Day is TOMORROW, Thursday, Dec. 4th! Students should arrive by 7:45 AM and bring their completed order form with exact cash, check, or online payment confirmation (www.GaleonPay.com). Don’t forget — it’s Dress Your Best for Winter Zest! ✨

🦷 Smile Maryland Dental Program – This Friday, December 5th!
The Smile Maryland mobile dental team will be at Robert W. Coleman Elementary on Friday, December 5th to provide free or low-cost dental screenings, cleanings, and fluoride for students.
To have your child seen, please complete the online form or return the paper form as soon as possible.
📄 Online Sign-Up:
https://www.myschooldentist.com/RWBCMD_schsrm
Please make sure forms are filled out completely and returned so your child can receive services.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the school. 😁🦷✨

📸 Picture Day is Almost Here!
Robert W. Coleman Elementary will have Individual Picture Day on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Please remember:
⭐ Students must bring their completed order form and payment to be photographed.
⭐ Be sure to include your child’s accurate teacher name on the form to ensure proper delivery of photos.
Payment Options:
• Cash – Exact amount only in an envelope
• Check – Payable to Galeone Photographers (include child’s name + phone number)
• Online Payment – Pay at www.GaleonePay.com (write the confirmation code on the form)
• Card – Fill out the card section directly on the order form
Families may choose from a variety of packages or à la carte items. All picture orders will be returned to the school for distribution.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the school. 📸✨

Every day, City Schools' students show up ready to learn, dream, and grow. This Giving Tuesday, we’re inviting you to stand beside them and fuel the future. Learn more about the ways you can give, both monetarily and through gifts of time: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2575178
Every day, City Schools' students show up ready to learn, dream, and grow. This Giving Tuesday, we’re inviting you to stand beside them and fuel the future. Learn more about the ways you can give, both monetarily and through gifts of time: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2575178
As winter weather approaches, get your updates from City Schools’ verified sources only: our website, official social media, and robocalls. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and search engines often provide inaccurate information. Always confirm details through official City Schools channels. Learn more: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/inclement-weather
📣 Thanksgiving Food Giveaway Reminder
Pick-up today is at 12:30 PM at Robert W. Coleman Elementary School.
Please arrive on time and line up outside of the cafeteria door.
Doors will open right at 12:30 PM.
Thank you, families! 🧡🦃

Robert W. Coleman families, we are excited to share that we will be giving away 95 Thanksgiving turkeys to support our families this holiday season!
📅 Date: Monday, November 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Robert W. Coleman Elementary School
2400 Windsor Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216
We have plenty of turkeys available, but we ask that families sign up in advance so we can prepare.
👉 Sign Up Here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwqe4x1yB5clugtdo4sCMrrG_bVq7ZEbPJq_fwOA2iML-G6A/viewform?usp=publish-editor
We are grateful for our partners and excited to support our families.
Please sign up if your family is in need. 🧡

Support Robert W. Coleman today and tomorrow (11/20–11/21) by placing your order through the Chick-fil-A app!
📲 How to participate:
1. Download/open the Chick-fil-A app:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chick-fil-a/id488818252
2. Place your order through the app.
3. Enter code: “Remarkable” at checkout so our school receives credit.
📍 Event Location:
Chick-fil-A Security Square
6975 Security Blvd
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Thank you for supporting our Jaguars! 💙💛

Hi families! 🐔💙
Our Chick-fil-A Spirit Night is LIVE today and tomorrow (11/20–11/21)!
✔️ Order through the Chick-fil-A app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chick-fil-a/id488818252
✔️ Use the code “Remarkable” at checkout so our school earns credit.
📍 Chick-fil-A Security Square
6975 Security Blvd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Thank you for supporting Robert W. Coleman! 💛

When winter weather hits, depend on City Schools’ verified channels for accurate updates—our websites, official social media, and direct robocalls, text messages, or emails. Information from Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, Google summaries, or other search engines may be incorrect. Always check official City Schools sources first. More information: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/inclement-weather
📣 RWC Families: We will be giving away 95 Thanksgiving turkeys on Monday, November 24th at 12:30 PM here at Robert W. Coleman Elementary School. If your family is in need, please sign up so we can reserve one for you.
🦃 Sign Up Here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwqe4x1yB5clugtdo4sCMrrG_bVq7ZEbPJq_fwOA2iML-G6A/viewform?usp=publish-editor
75 turkeys are sponsored by our community partners, and 20 turkeys are donated by DOXA Ministries – Church Without Walls (Pastors Tony & LaVern Murray).
We have plenty available—please register if you need one. 💛

Starting today, all students attending The Good News Club on Wednesdays must be signed out by a parent or guardian at dismissal.
During the federal government shutdown, City Schools is committed to supporting our students, families, staff, and school communities. Here are some key resources from our school district, as well as the City, State, and national organizations on our families webpage: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/families
