CMS Administration

PrincipalMs. Karin Mellina

Assistant PrincipalMrs. Brooke Falar

Program SpecialistMs. Alison Keehan

CMS Counselors

Mrs. Elise AgrellaClinical Counselor

Mr. Brian GarciaGuidance Counselor

Mrs. Lisa PoliMilitary Family Life Counselor (MFLC)

Ms. Kristen ErenoCareer Counselor and K12 StrongWorkforce Program Coordinator

Mr. Kevin Ramirez ASB Adviser

Coronado Middle School

● 750 students - grades 6-8● 34 Awesome Teachers● 7 Instructional Aides● School Secretary – Dollyanne

Hutchins● Attendance / Registrar –

Lamarshell Karnas● School Nurse – Nicola McMahon● Office Clerk - Amanda Ellison● Library – Megan Pettit● An outstanding support staff!

Our Tritons Believe in The 8 Keys of Excellence

Partnerships

(Click on the logos to visit the websites)

NEPTUNE

MISSION: To provide prevention and intervention that improve the emotional and behavioral health of Coronado youth, families, and community.

CORE VALUES:  ● Empowering youth ● Strengthening families  ● Providing accessible services● Prevention & early intervention● Creating collaborative

partnerships

WE PROVIDE:

● Programs & Outreach for Youth

● Parent & Community Workshops

● Youth & Family or Group Counseling

OUR OFFERINGS ARE:● Professional & Confidential● Sliding scale fee

VISION: Resilient youth, able to face life’s challenges

Sign up for the monthly SAFE Parenting Tool Box at coronadosafe.org

We’re EXCITED to welcome our new Tritons to CMS

Our Triton CommunityConnect, Challenge and Champion

• Teachers provide engaging, real-world lessons promoting critical thinking and problem solving skills

• 8 Keys of Excellence monthly focus

• Student news on KCMS

• Tritons of the Month• Key Cards and student

recognition• ASB Activities• Kindness Week, Red Ribbon

Week, Spirit Weeks, and more

● StParenting consultation

Counseling and G CMS ASB

● ASB is committed to creating student connections and invested learners

● Our CMS Tritons Powerschool page offers a safe, engaging way for Tritons to make friends and share out their passions

● Activities include○ Triton Cookbook○ Triton Vlogging○ Triton Art Share

out○ Triton Workouts○ Triton Music ○ And many more!

INTRO TO PERFORMING ARTSINTRO TO CODING

INTRO TO ARTINTRO TO DIGITAL

MEDIA

6th Grade Exploratory Wheel Students rotate class every 9 weeks

Grades 6-8● Choir● Beginning Band● Advanced Band

Grades 7-8● Spanish 1A &1B● Art/Digital Media Arts● Coding/Engineering● Performing Arts

Grades 7-8Application Electives

● Advanced Art● Advanced Performing

Arts● ASB● KCMS Broadcasting● Yearbook

Counseling & Support ServicesThe Coronado Middle School Counseling Program provides direct and indirect services to students, and collaborates with parents, teachers, and the larger community. School counselors work to support the WHOLE student and build a foundation for learning by assisting students to develop a growth mindset, self-respect, and other-awareness, qualities which align with the 8 Keys of Excellence.

● School Guidance Program, Curriculum, and Activities● Individual Student Planning: Works collaboratively with students and parents for

academic/personal goal-setting.● Responsive Services: School counselors are available to students on a drop-in basis

before school, after school, and at break/lunch.● Collaboration/Consultation: School counselors collaborate and consult with parents,

teachers, and the community to support student development. Please contact us by email or phone.

We're here to help! We look forward to working with you and your child throughout the year.

Counseling & Support Services PowerSchool Page linked here

● Student placement and class scheduling● Student placement and class scheduling

● Academic support interventions

● Individual and group social/emotional support

● Crisis counseling

● Conflict resolution

● Full access for support and safety

● ademic support interventions

● Individual and group social/emotional support

● Crisis counseling

● Full access for support and safety

● Conflict resolution

● Life skills● Parenting consultation

Counseling and Guidance

Counseling and Guidance Services

CORONADO MIDDLE SCHOOL BRIDGE TRITON AGREEMENTS

BRIDGE Schedule 2020

T3: Triton Team TimeOn Campus

Four days a week, T3 is included in students’ daily schedules, similar to a “homeroom” or “advisory” period. T3 is a time when students can connect with teachers and each other, strengthen social-emotional skills, focus on the 8 Keys and form a community of invested and supportive learners.

It’s essential that students feel connected, valued, and supported as they navigate BRIDGE.

➔ Connect with peers and build community, inclusivity and belonging through team-building activities and social-emotional lessons connected to our Eight Keys of Excellence

➔ View the daily KCMS broadcast for important announcements and celebrations

➔ Learn how to navigate PowerSchool and curriculum and learning platforms, organizational skills, and structure the week ahead

➔ Ask questions and have teacher and team support➔ Participate in school-wide competitions and spirit events➔ Develop, monitor, and achieve personal and academic

goals

T3 During BRIDGE?

➔ Students will be invited to focus groups and are expected to attend◆ first 45 minutes - If invited to Math focus, that takes

precedent

➔ Students will need to check all of their class PowerSchool pages to:◆ complete assignments that are due by end of day◆ complete required assignments in preparation for class

on Tuesday/Wednesday ➔ Teacher Support Time (office hours) for students ➔

** All Support Times will be posted on teachers' PowerSchool pages and details outlined for students.

Small Group Instruction/Focus GroupsSupport Time

➔ Weekly communication for grade level attendance ◆ Counselor PowerSchool page and Triton News

Triton community building and Connection activities with administration / counselors / ASB➔ School wide events and activities➔ 8 Keys of Excellence ➔ Celebrations

Group ZoomMonday’s at 1:00 p.m

Students are expected to log into Zoom at the start of each class period.

Class periods ➔ 90 minute blocks - synchronous and asynchronous learning

◆ Some classes may be on Zoom for the entire 90 minutes◆ Some may be a combination of asynchronous and synchronous

learning. Ex. 30 minutes synchronous, 15 minutes of independent work off Zoom (asynchronous), 15 minutes of synchronous break out groups, 30 minutes of synchronous discussion

Like the on campus classroom, content standards and learning objectives influence instructional delivery models for the success of all

learners.

Tuesday-Friday

Online Textbooks and ClasslinkTextbooks: All standards-based curriculum textbooks are digital and available online. Students may request to take home a physical textbook the year.

Students are required to use Zoom through the app on Classlink Personal Zoom accounts will not be admitted to class

AttendanceStudent Attendance will be taken every class period

● Students are expected to be on time for class with video ON. ● If your child will not be able to participate in live class

instruction.○ Report the absence to CMS attendance, Lamarshell Karnas

● Students are highly encouraged to email their teachers for assignments

● Students should submit any work that it is due the day of the absence

ZoomOnly use Zoom through the app on Classlink

● Students are expected to follow all Zoom protocols and Triton Agreement

● Parents: District Zoom safety feature setting in place to avoid Zoombombing and concerns

● Class Schedule, Dates, and Important Reminders

● Student Behavior Expectations

● How to be successful in middle school

● School rules and policies- examples: academic honesty, dress code, dance guidelines, attendance

● Technology information- Technology Policy

● How to get involved at CMS

● Support Services

● Academic Information

● Awards

Student Handbook

Digital CitizenshipBRIDGE 2020

Be aware that inappropriate uses of the technology/electronic devices and the network include, but are not limited to the following:

● Using electronic devices for cheating: Copying, file sharing, plagiarizing, printing copies of work for other students to earn credit

● Cyber bullying: using technology to harass and/or intimidate students in/out of school● Texting ● Taking pictures or video with technology or camera without teacher permission● Displaying inappropriate language or images via screen, background, screen savers,

marquee and icons● Altering any settings on school owned devices

Zoom - Students will:● Only use the app through classlink during school● Follow CMS Dress Code● Be visible with camera on and participate during the session● Not share, type, do or say inappropriate words, gestures or images● Not make fun of, harass, insult, mimic, etc. other students and hosts/teachers● Not screenshot, record, or copy images of the sessions without permission

School Supplies: All students are recommended to have the following school supplies. Other specific supplies may be suggested by each teacher.

● CMS Student Agenda - to write down homework and important information● Computer ● Pens: blue or black ink ● Pencils: mechanical or #2 pencils ● College-ruled notebook paper- loose, not in a spiral notebook● Graph paper● Colored pencils or markers (no Sharpies)● Highlighters: 2 colors● Earbuds or headphones ● Whiteboard (one will be provided for you)

Students are expected to come to each zoomclass prepared everyday. The more organizedyour learning space, the more productive youwill be!

Materials

Materials and Supplies Pick UpDon’t forget to purchase your student handbook/agenda, PE Uniform and Yearbook at the CMS Store: Link to the CMS Store

In your supply bag:

● Thank you to Coronado Schools Foundation for providing folders for every student in CUSD

● whiteboard ● Science workbook● Agenda and PE Uniform (if purchased)● Textbooks that were requested

Tuesday, September 1stABC 8:00-9:30DEF 9:30-11:00GHI 12:00- 1:30JK 1:30-2:30

Wednesday, September 2ndLMN 8:00-9:30OPQR 9:30-11:00STUV 12:00-1:30WXYZ 1:30-3:00

Thursday, September 3rdA-K 8:00-10:00L-Z 10:00-12:00

Pick Up Schedule

Students should create a space that is comfortable, quiet, organized, and well lit.

● They need CMS Student Agenda - to write down homework and important information

● Computer ● Earbuds or headphones ● Any materials/books required for that specific class

●

Students are expected to come to each Zoom class prepared every day! The more organized your learning space, the more productive you will be!

Student Learning Space

It’s August 27th!! How do I get to school?August 26th: Schedules go live on ParentVue. PowerSchool and Parent Vue System Log In Instructions

1. Go to ClassLink (launchpad.classlink.com/coronado)2. Click “Sign in with Google” If prompted to save your password in browser,

DO NOT SAVE IT, CLICK NEVER

3. You’ll see this screen

4. This is your launchpad

5. Some apps/icons may require you to put in your username and password one time only.

6. When clicking on some apps you may get this pop up. Please select “Install Extension.”

Students should practice logging in to Classlink on the 26th. Class starts at 8:20 a.m. on the 27th!

● PowerSchool is the platform used at CMS to communicate with students and parents.

● Teachers post their course curriculum, resources, assignments, and grades.

● Activate your parent account here.

Learn How to Use PowerSchool Here

● PowerSchool: Teachers consistently use to communicate with students and parents. You’re strongly encouraged to check PowerSchool on a regular basis in order to monitor student progress and celebrate successes. Please email teachers through PowerSchool. PowerSchool and Parent Vue System Log In Instructions

● Triton News: Weekly CMS Principal Update email every Sunday at 5:00pm.a. Important information and reminders. We are committed to providing you with

pertinent and timely information throughout the year.

● CMS Website: Stay up to date on everything CMS. I'll be providing you with a navigation video to help you easily find news and updates. Stay tuned! CMS Website

● CUSD Website: Updates from Superintendent Mueller and district ● news CUSD website

● CMS Facebook page CMS Facebook Page

Staying

Connected

Principal Update Triton News: emailed and posted Sundays at 5:00 pm

Virtual Back to School NightAugust 31, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

Welcome Message and Instructions: A video link will be emailed and posted on the CMS website.

● Go to the calendar menu and click on Back to School Night.

Knowing how to navigate your student’s PowerSchool will be helpful. Or, have him/her join you!

The transition to middle school is an exciting and complex time. Students are experiencing rapid growth mentally, physically,

socially and emotionally.

● Celebrate successes and resilience!● Have open conversations to validate fears and anxiety● Although they may be fighting for independence, providing

support by being consistent, having a routine/structure at home and monitor grades and work.

● Communicate w/ teachers and become familiar with PowerSchool● Monitor technology-i.e. phones, social media, laptops.● Keep your communication and connection strong.

We are here to help ease any worries or uncertainty. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

Tips for Helping Your Child Succeed in Middle School

Mark Your Calendars!August 27th: First Day of SchoolAugust 31st: Back to School Night 5:00 pm