School year 2021-2022 was a busy one in the district! As we look back on the many accomplishments of this year, we are so proud of our students, teachers, administrators, staff, and so many others who made this an amazing year! Here are just a few of the highlights. (for more highlights, check out the following link to our website: https://www.sjusd.net/article/762374)
At the District Level
--At a time when other districts are struggling with learning loss due to Covid, every one of our grade levels scored above (often well above) the state averages on State testing. As an example, 86% of our 3rd graders scored proficient or highly proficient on the math portion of the state (AASA) test, while the average around the state was only 39%.
-Broke away from the County consortium and established our own consortium (Arizona Rural Schools Consortium), providing a savings of around $70,000
-Completed a full renovation of the middle school cafeteria, foyer, bathrooms, and gymnasium
--New batting cages were installed at the middle school thanks to the following people:
PERKINS CINDERS: donated aggregate, the cement and labor
DW DUSK: donated labor for cement and finish work
TEP, SRP and TRISTATE: donated the poles
EW PARKER: set the poles
Other various contractors donated money for the pitching machines, nets and hardware.
Kasey Nelson hung the lines and nets and organized and orchestrated the project (thank you!!)
-Named football stadium, Mike Morgan Stadium
-Created a district-wide writing program, with a paper and digital format
-Installed new playground at the middle school
-Pursued and received the Final Mile Project grant, allowing for high-speed internet in St. Johns
-Created a new app for the district that will help parents, teachers, and community members keep up-to-date on all things SJUSD
-Updated our district website
-Transitioned to a new point of sale software that will make it easier to track money in the district
-Revised our professional leave policy
-Installed district-wide security system
-Created and offered ACT prep class at the high school, along with life-prep class focused on helping students apply to college, fill out FAFSA forms, learn basic financial literacy skills, etc.
-Utilized grant money to purchase new computers for teachers (to be purchased in batches over the next few years)
I just wanted to give a huge shout-out to all of our teachers and our 3rd grade students!!! 52% of our 3rd graders scored proficient or highly proficient on the AASA ELA state testing and 86% scored proficient or highly proficient on the AASA Math state test. The state average for ELA was only 41% and for math was 39%!!! Way to go kids! You should be very proud of yourselves!!!
Swing by Coronado and claim your lost and found! Anything not claimed by July 1st will be donated.
Dear SJUSD Community,
Like you, we are shocked and deeply saddened by the news of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas on Tuesday. We share in the heartbreak we are all feeling for the families who have lost a loved one due to this senseless act of violence.
School should and must be a place where students feel completely safe and secure. As an added precaution, we have charged each of our school’s administration teams to increase security and awareness in their buildings this week. This Summer we also plan to revisit our school safety plan and make needed adjustments. We will do all we can to make our schools as safe as possible.
Please join us in keeping the students, staff, and families of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District in our thoughts at this time.
Sincerely,
Kyle Patterson
Superintendent
SJUSD
2nd Grade Parents: Come to the 2nd Grade Coronado Zoo! Happening today from 10:30-11:15
Mrs. Harris' class performed an amazing play called "The Crowded House." If you couldn't make it to the 9 am showing, they are performing again today at 1 pm!
Today is Mismatched Clothes Day!
1st Grade is headed to the SJ Pool and Park
Mrs. Lee's Class is headed to the SJ Museum
Mrs. Harris' Class will be putting on a play at 9am and again at 1pm.
Last Week is coming! Click the link for Dress-up Days and list of events.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FBX1o3gvc4KiyqADBbFA5TQ7WEADeKdWEenhtrCPZMQ/edit?usp=sharing
Coronado Fun Run will be on Monday May 23rd. Click the link to find out times!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lufSFsrOmll_4ELZMaOVqpRsD6kGbSLavwPjo9NBZrU/edit?usp=sharing
Eric Pratt and his creative writing classes at the high school spent April writing children stories, from concept, to illustration, to completion. Working with the 2nd grade teachers at the Coronado (Nelson, Heap, and Nielsen), these students were then able to share their stories with the 2nd graders. What a great day! We are so grateful for great teachers who push their students and for students who push themselves.
Reminder: 2nd Grade will be traveling to Show Low tomorrow to go swimming at the pool and eating lunch at the park. 3rd Grade will be traveling to Round Valley to attend the R Lazy J Ranch Wildlife Zoo. Please make sure to send your child prepared!!!
SJ Youth Football Camp! K-8th. $30/Kid. May 13th and May 20th 2:30-4:30 @ HS Football Field. Registration is May 13th @ 2pm.
The 3rd Grade is walking to the Middle School tomorrow at 10am for a tour to prepare them for 4th grade. Please have them wear closed toed shoes and bring water!
Mrs. Ellington's class learned how to milk a cow today!!!
Mrs. Greer's Kindergarten Class will be taking a field trip to the SJ City Park today. Please make sure they have water and closed toed shoes!
Thank you SJ Booster Club for the delicious Italian Sodas, Cookies, and Nachos!!! We loved it!
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! We sure love our Coronado Teachers!!! They do such an amazing job!
For our Coronado Music Programs, please make sure your students come ready to perform in blue jeans and closed toed shoes!
2nd Grade's Baby Chicks!!! I love the variety!
2nd Grade is hatching eggs just in time for Easter!!!
