Letter to Coronado Middle School

Hello Triton Families,

It's been 77 days since I last saw the 750 amazing students that have filled our CMS (Coronado Middle School) campus this school year. As I walked the hallways today, I could've heard a pin drop. I was left with an unfamiliar feeling of sadness as I passed classrooms that are usually filled with energy, curiosity, and excitement. As I stopped to pause in place, I closed my eyes in the hopes of capturing memories that I'm fortunate to always draw upon. I heard the noise of chatter and laughter; students greeting one another, waving hello, shouts of, "Hey, wait up!!" "Was that the bell?" "I'll see you at lunch." The palpable energy that only 750 11-14 year olds can provide set me back in motion as I opened my eyes, laughed out loud, and continued down the hallway smiling and shaking my head back and forth. To my wonderful Tritons,

Although we didn't get to say goodbye today, we will always be connected through the many memorable moments of accomplishment, kindness, challenge, uncertainty, happiness, and triumph. I'm grateful for the time we've spent together, and I'm so very proud of you. Sending smiles, high fives, hugs and lots of happiness and love your way!! On behalf of the CMS faculty and staff, we wish you and your family a healthy and happy summer.

Respectfully, Karin Mellina Principal Coronado Middle School

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Seniors at Coronado High School are graduating under unique, unforeseen circumstances in 2020 with less pomp and circumstance of years past. Many students and their families are disappointed at the lack of a full ceremony and the celebrations that normally would follow.

We can still make our graduates feel special. Add some graduation decor to your home. The graduation signs from Coronado High School outside the homes are a great start. Maybe add some balloons on their big day. Make (or order out) their favorite food. There are many small ways to make someone feel special.

Celebrate your graduate; they truly are on their way.

Memory Box

Create a Memory Box and ask friends, neighbors and family members to send in some special memories of the graduate. These can be easily mailed or dropped off and then added to the box. Hand-written memories are great, but printed off the computer isn’t bad, either. - Another option: Make a Words of Wisdom box.

Flowers

Find small ways around the house to show your graduate they are special. Place a vase or small jar of cheery flowers in the house. Add a little twine and a stenciled “2020” to the outside.

Chocolate Caps

Try this easy treat for your graduate. Purchase chocolate peanut butter cups or rolled caramel chocolates and Ghirardelli chocolate squares. You will also need lollypop sticks, M&M’s for buttons and thick, colored frosting, purchased is fine, and a handful of chocolate chips.

Melt some chocolate chips in a small ramekin; this will be your glue. Dip the stick end into the melted chocolate and gently insert into the larger end of the peanut butter cup. Let sit until chocolate hardens. Dip the smaller end of the peanut butter cup into melted chocolate and attach to a chocolate square. When dry, turn over and put some frosting into a plastic baggie and snip a small hole in the corner. Squeeze frosting from center to side to create the tassel. Dip M&M into melted chocolate and attach to the top.

What’s in Season? Matcha Talkin’ ‘Bout?

Matcha is a type of bright green tea that looks like a Dr. Seuss drink, but in fact packs a ton of health benefits. The preparation of matcha is the focus of Japanese tea ceremonies, and it has long been associated with Zen. It creates a state of mind referred to as an “alert calm”, relaxation without drowsiness.

Matcha leaves are young green tea leaves grown under shade, increasing the amount of chlorophyll in the leaves making them bright green. The leaves are steamed briefly to stop fermentation, then dried and aged in cold storage, deepening the flavor. The dried leaves are then stone-ground in the dark into a fine powder. The powder can be whisked into milk for a latte or water for tea. Unlike traditional tea where the leaves are steeped and then removed, Matcha’s whole tea leaves are consumed reaping all the health benefits. Population-based studies link green tea to a variety health benefits, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes prevention. Matcha is high in antioxidants and has a catechin called EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), believed to have cancer-fighting effects, helps boost metabolism and encourages weight loss. Matcha is also rich in L-Theanine, a rare amino acid that actually promotes a state of relaxation and may help memory and focus.

Because matcha contains more caffeine than coffee per serving, you don’t need as much of it to reap the benefits. Matcha caffeine levels can actually equal half the level of a black cup of coffee, so be sure to not drink it too close to bedtime. Be mindful of sweetened versions that contain sugar.

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