Coronado Explorer
Of the Dons, for the Dons, for the Coronado Community
Amy Palatucci - Proud Principal
Happy March, Coronado Families and Community!
It is hard to believe that this month commemorates the one year mark of COVID-19. We have all been through a lot together this past year and I appreciate your steadfast support for our learners. Your students continue to impress me with their ability to adapt, show resilience, and remain dedicated to their education. I applaud our entire community.
Next week we will be on Spring Break. There will be no school, either in-person or virtual, from March 8-12. School will resume at 7:45 am on Monday, March 15, with a return to a full in-person day. As a reminder, our school day starts at 7:45 am and ends at 2:33 pm. The updated bell schedule is included in this newsletter. This information would be beneficial to save for your reference. Please work with your student on the importance of following mitigation strategies, including lunch strategies, while on campus.
Don Lunchtime Rules:
Masks must be worn at all times and may only be removed when eating or drinking.
Students must maintain physical distancing. If you can spread your arms and touch someone you are too close.
Only three students may sit at a table. Places where you can sit have been marked with blue tape.
Students need to throw away all trash when finished. This is important to help us keep all staff safe as well.
If your student would like to have a place to eat where 6 feet of space can be guaranteed please contact me at apalatucci@susd.org and we will make arrangements.
Thank you again for taking the time to review these important rules with your student. Below you will find a video our students created to help set the expectations.
We are excited to share with you so many celebrations in this March edition of the Explorer! Please enjoy reading about the wonderful accomplishments of our students and staff and please help us continue to celebrate. If there is a staff member you would like to honor with one of our superintendent’s challenge coins, please nominate the individual here.
Please reach out if I can ever be of help or if you have any questions. We are all in this together and we are here for you!
Amy Palatucci
Proud Principal
Updated Quarter 4 Bell Schedule
Thank You for your continued support of Coronado High School!
Please join me in celebrating our 2021 Scottsdale Charros Teacher and Students of the Year!
Shannan McClure is our Charros Teacher of the Year. Ms. McClure is a beloved teacher and is so deserving of this recognition. Congratulations, Ms. McClure!
Tim Garvin, Charros; Ms. Amy Palatucci; Aylin Garcia Lugo
Anthony Menjivar Calixto
Tim Garvin, Charros; Ms. Shannan McClure; Ms. Amy Palatucci
Spanish Students Create Video of Love and Friendship
Ms. Biehler's HPA Class
Learning about the respiratory system.
The finished project!
Ms. Biehler's AP Bio class
Working on a project on signal transduction pathway.
Students presenting their signal transduction pathway projects.
From Harlem to Halsey - Coronado Poetry Slam
Nurse's Notes
COVID-19 Update from Nurse Kris
Greetings Coronado families! Covid-19 continues to spread. Please continue to follow social distancing guidelines, wear a mask, wash your hands frequently, and stay home when you are sick. Though we want our kids in the classroom as much as possible, if your student does not feel well and has any one symptom of Covid-19, please keep them home from school and notify the school nurse. Please feel free to always reach out to me with any questions or concerns at kjaedike@susd.org or 480-484-6811. Thank you and stay safe!
COVID-19 Testing Resources
Maricopa County has partnered with Banner Health to provide free Covid-19 testing for students. Use the link on the flyer to make a testing appointment. Please contact Nurse Kris at kjaedike@susd.org or 480-484-6811; or Rebecca Rivera at rrivera@susd.org or 480-484-6822 with any questions!
Ms. Mandy Turner, Social Worker
Need Support?
Reach out to me via email at aturner@susd.org or through my Google Voice number, 480-331-6012. I am happy to do one-on-one check ins!
Turner's Tips
March can be a stressful month for many of us. The week before Spring Break can be filled with exams and sleepless nights. One year ago this month was the beginning of online schooling and lockdowns throughout the State. As we work on transitioning back to in-person learning, we understand some people might feel anxious or overwhelmed with the adjustment. However you are feeling, know that you are not alone. If you find yourself struggling with anything this month, please reach out to someone. Our school community is here to support you. You can also reach out to Teen Lifeline’s confidential hotline by calling or texting the number on the back of your school ID.
Teen Lifeline: call/text 602-248-8336
- Calling remains available 24/7.
- Texting available extended hours 12 pm-9 pm on weekdays and 3 pm-9 pm on weekends.
- Peer counselors are still available from 3 pm to 9 pm every day.
Melinda Splitek - Assistant Principal, Educational Services
Educational Services Updates
3rd Quarter Grades: Grades for 3rd quarter posted on March 5. If you have questions or concerns about your student’s grades, please contact your student’s teacher. Grades can be reviewed using ParentVUE or StudentVUE. Grades in high school are cumulative and do not reset at the end of each quarter.
Academic Support: If your student needs academic support, we have tutoring available after school each day – both in-person and online. Your student’s guidance counselor can help you with this if needed.
Summer School: SUSD Summer School Registration will begin on March 15th. This year the cost is only $25 and we hope that you take advantage of this excellent opportunity to catch up or get ahead. If your student needs to take summer school, a guidance counselor will be reaching out to your student to support them in getting registered for the correct class.
Seniors and Graduation: Graduation is right around the corner on May 27 at 8 pm. If you need help or are worried about your student’s graduation status, please contact Melinda Splitek in the Educational Services office (msplitek@susd.org / 480-484-6805).
GEAR UP for Success
The Coronado Promise Scholarship
Do you have a 2.5 GPA or above?
Are you planning on attending Scottsdale Community College (SCC)?
If yes, then you should be applying for the Coronado Promise Scholarship! This is a quick scholarship application completely online and if selected you can receive $5000 over two years at SCC. The deadline is April 5, 2021! If you need help completing the scholarship come to the GEAR UP Room, B154. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! Click here to apply.
Coronado Strong!
Throughout the month of March, look for GEAR UP in the community!
- GEAR UP with be co-hosting a Stress Management Workshop along with ASU on Wednesday, March 17 from 1 – 2pm (zoom link to come).
- Sending out inspirational texts and memes.
- Providing resources and tips to help find ways to relax.
Remember if you are going through a hard time, you do not have to go through it alone. Find a trusted person you can talk to. Our GEAR UP door is always open for all students. Stop by B154 any time.
Take a moment and watch the video below of how the Coronado Staff is feeling and how we will overcome these obstacles before us,
Joe Olney - Assistant Principal, Student Services
Student Services Updates
- You can order the 20-21 yearbook for $60. Please contact Brandi Brumfield to purchase a yearbook. She can be reached at bbrumfield@susd.org or 480-484-6848.
- Having great attendance and being on time for classroom instruction is important for students to be successful. Your students attendance and grades can be monitored through Parent Vue: https://www.susd.org/Page/450 If you need assistance with Parent Vue please contact Rebecca Rivera at rrivera@susd.org 480-484-6822.
Tony Miller, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Athletics Updates
- Congratulations to Rachael Grapevine, our March Student-Athlete of the month. Way to go, Rachael!
- March is Athletic Trainers Month, so we want to send a special shout out to Tessa Powell. She takes care of all of our coaches and student-athletes. Thank you, Tessa, for keeping us safe!
- Spring sports began on March 1. This includes baseball, softball, girls tennis, and track.
- Boys Soccer is having a great season and we are currently ranked 5th in the state heading into playoffs!
- Coronado will be the host of the winter playoffs for both basketball and soccer this year.
Facebook - Coronado Don's Athletics @CoronadoAthletics
Instagram - Donnie Coronado, coronado.dons.athletics
#FightOn
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Email: apalatucci@susd.org
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