Building Bright Futures

Dear Parents/Guardians and students,

We are off to a strong start this school year! September brings with it a renewed focus on learning, growth, and building strong partnerships between home and school. Our staff is committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment where every student feels supported and challenged to do their best.

This month, we will continue to emphasize consistent routines, high expectations, and opportunities for students to build positive relationships. I encourage you to stay connected through our school newsletter, Class Dojo, and upcoming family events. Your engagement makes a tremendous difference in student success.

As we move forward, let’s celebrate the progress our students are making each day while keeping our focus on the goals ahead. Together, we can ensure that every child thrives academically, socially, and emotionally.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Arsenio Jacquez
Principal

Coronado Campus is proud to honor our Students of the Month in grades Pre-K through 12. Nominated by their teachers, these students exemplify respect, responsibility, leadership, perseverance, and integrity. Each student shines as a role model through strong character and active engagement in learning. Congratulations to all for your hard work and dedication. You make Coronado proud!

From left right: Austyn Nelson, Caleb Valdez, James Valdez, Kayla Sanchez, Avriela Martinez, Mia Gallegos (not pictured: Naomi Velasquez)

Congratulations to you and your student! Enrolling in college courses is an incredible investment in their future. Through dual credit, students save on tuition, gain confidence, and get a head start on college and career goals.

We’re excited to announce that the Fall semester with Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is now underway! As an additional NNMC campus, we’re proud to provide students direct access to college-level courses while still in high school.

Students will complete coursework in Canvas, NNMC’s online platform for assignments, grades, and communication. For technical support, students can submit an IT Help Ticket at nnmc.edu.

Next Steps & Reminders

• Check Canvas daily for updates and assignments.

• Build a weekly schedule to balance high school and college work.

Thank you for supporting your student’s journey! We’re proud to see them growing academically and personally!

We’re also excited to launch Level All, a new platform designed to support students in building their Next Step Plans, career exploration, SAT test preparation, and postsecondary readiness.

• All students and parents should have received an email invitation to log in to their Level All account.

• Through Level All, students can set goals, track progress toward graduation, and explore college and career pathways.

• Parents can also log in to view and support their student’s progress.

  
  

If you haven’t yet activated your account, please check your email inbox and spam folder. If you need assistance with access, please feel free to contact us and we’ll be glad to help.

New Mexico students now have free access to Pathways2Careers (P2C), an online platform that connects their interests to real career opportunities.

With P2C, students can:

• Explore careers in fields like healthcare, trades, technology, and more.

• See which jobs are in demand and the average New Mexico salaries.

• Learn the education or training needed for each career.

For parents, P2C is a great way to start conversations about the future. Exploring career options together helps students make informed choices about classes, dual credit, and training opportunities while still in high school.

Encourage your student to log in to P2C as it’s an easy step toward planning a successful future!

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs help bridge the between education and employment for New Mexico students. Across the state, high-wage, in-demand, and fast-growing careers are ready and waiting for the next generation of talent. Explore CTE programs in your area, discover key industries driving New Mexico’s economy, and learn how work-based learning opportunities provide students with powerful real-world experiences.

• Career Clusters Guide
• Build New Mexico
• Connect with employers and job opportunities in your area
• Explore internships in your area
• Learn more about apprenticeships

The Daniels Scholarship Program is one of the most comprehensive and generous college scholarships in the country. It helps make college possible for high-achieving, values-driven students in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, offering a full ride at partner schools or up to $25,000 per year at any accredited college in the United States.

They're looking for students with strong character, leadership potential, and a heart for giving back. Daniels Scholars work hard, dream big, serve others, and take pride in their communities and country. Sound like you or someone you know?

Learn more and apply online from September 15 to October 17 at www.danielsfund.org/scholarships.

The Department of Workforce Solutions will host a workshop for high school students on creating functional resumes. Participants will learn how to highlight skills and strengths to stand out to employers.

A Hub for Career Experiences

Internship resources for students, employers, and educators from the Department of Workforce Solutions. Click Here

From Left to Right: Malachi Valdez, Skyla Martinez, and Hunter Suskey

Coronado FFA members proudly served as Red Barn Workers at the New Mexico State Fair, supporting livestock care and educating visitors about agriculture. Through their service, students showcased leadership, responsibility, and a commitment to promoting agricultural literacy in the community.

By: Monique Garcia, LCSW

In America, schools have become a pressure-filled environment focused on test results, performance management, and navigating resume-building activities. While we can debate the importance of these issues due to funding, performance measures, and competitiveness in college preparation, I implore you to consider how we can cultivate an environment that prioritizes learning, wellness, and balance.

A study conducted by New York University cites that “49% of kids report chronic school-related stress and 26% report symptoms of depression (standalone.org).” Many people will blame video games, social media, and electronic usage, but many health officials are looking to link school pressures and mental health issues. In response to the United States' underperformance in education, the school system shifted to increased hours/days at school, reduced breaks, and a focus on testing.

We have found that self-directed children’s play can be a catalyst for change. Utilizing their imaginations, interacting with peers, and having fun can all increase their confidence, happiness, and satisfaction with school. For older students, allowing time for creativity, interaction, and having fun while in school can impact their overall well-being. At Coronado, it is amazing to see the impact of programs like BPA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, Student Council, Sports, and other programs that allow students to cultivate interests and pursue different hobbies, not solely focused on resume building and test scores.

As a mental health professional, I would encourage parents, educators, and staff members to cultivate healthy expression of emotions, curiosity, and fun into activities they are teaching. The more students enjoy learning, the more successful we will be on the required performance measures. I hope to see students building healthy coping mechanisms to navigate difficulties amidst these pressures. Here is a list of simple things we can do to help us in our day-to-day lives:

1. Pause- take a moment and just breathe. Many times, we get overwhelmed and continue to focus on all the tasks we need to complete- homework, school work, housework, work, work, work. I encourage you to step away from what you are doing and just take a breath. Let yourself take a mental break from the work. Start simple- go for a walk, listen to music, talk to a friend, etc.

2. Take care of yourself- eating healthy, sleeping 8-10 hours, building a routine, and doing all the things we have been trained to do, really do work. Studies show that consistency is key. All of the self-care habits that have been discussed can impact your health, coping ability, and quality of life.

3. Have fun- spend time with people or do something that makes you laugh, smile, or just feel good. Our brain is wired like a big filing cabinet, where it accesses good or funny memories while experiencing them. The same is true of hard or challenging emotions. If we are sad or angry, it’s easier for our brain to access those memories, which can intensify the feeling.

4. Explore an interest or passion- cultivate things that bring meaning into your life. For some, it might be music, religion/ spirituality, helping others, etc. Whatever that is for you, I would encourage you to cultivate meaning in your life and do things that are going to help you grow in that area.

5. Change our thought patterns- remind ourselves that nothing lasts forever. Even in a challenging moment, we can acknowledge that it is stressful, hard, or anxiety-provoking, but nothing lasts forever. The moment or thought is temporary, and we can do most things for just a moment.

6. It’s ok to not be ok- if you are having difficulty managing an issue or stressor, some people are willing to listen and help us. Go to a trusted friend, teacher, or staff member to get an idea or guidance on where you can get some support. It might be them, or they might direct you to someone who might be able to give you the support you need. There are crisis hotlines like 988 or Agora Crisis Center (505) 277-3013, where you can be connected to a live person and talk to someone who is trained to listen and offer support.

   
   

Wishing you all a great and successful year! Ms. Monique

Citation:

Childhood stress is rampant. What if we could fix that? American childhood has changed. Here’s what we can do to bring back the magic.". Stand Alone. https://standtogether.org/stories/education/

Resources:

Building Healthy Routines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMnIhyWjrb4

Pleasant Activities List: https://www.suburbansimplicity.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/100-Activities-for-Teens.pdf

Reframing thoughts: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/self-help-cbt-techniques/reframing-unhelpful-thoughts/

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