Thank you to the Mayor, our business partners, district staff, student and parents for joining our Work Based Learning Summer Celebration last night at Hotel Santa Fe! We had over 100 interns participate this summer with over 25 business partners across the city!
We heard from leaders and our student interns about the program, and celebrated all that they accomplished this summer!
We are excited to welcome more interns this fall!
In celebration of back-to-school, the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association is giving away free ‘Ultimate Backpacks’ to five New Mexico students in grades K-12 in their Ultimate Backpack Giveaway. This year’s backpacks include:
✔️ iPad
✔️ Air Pods
✔️ School supplies
✔️ Pizza party to celebrate with their class
Enter your student now: https://www.nmoga.org/ultimate_backpack
The contest runs through August 14, 2023!
We are holding an Interview Event for early childhood educators on Monday, August 7th at Nye Early Childhood Center!
See flyer below.
The New Mexico Tax and Revenue Department has announced its Back-to-School Free Tax Holiday for Friday, August 4th through Sunday, August 6th. For that weekend, the collection of gross receipts taxes on sales of qualifying items will be suspended, so you can buy the items tax-free. The tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and ends on Sunday at midnight.
Check out our Weekly Bulletin for more Back-to-School info!
https://conta.cc/3QrS6Ad
Join us on August 10th as we come together to provide school supplies to ensure your child has a successful start to the new school year!
See below for more information.
If your child has a health condition requiring medication at school or other medical treatment during the 23-24 school year, please contact your school nurse to obtain the necessary forms and doctor's orders. Thank you for your help in keeping students healthy and ready to learn!
Chaparral Firebird families!
The final family gathering is happening this Thursday, July 20th, from 4:30 until 5:30 at Ragle Park!
Come by, get a book, see some friends and enjoy a popsicle!
We wanted to take a moment to emphasize the continued importance of submitting free and reduced lunch applications for your children. These applications play a vital role, especially now that SB4 (Healthy Universal School Meals) is tied to funding and programming.
The Public Education Department relies on accurate counts of qualifying students to ensure that the necessary funds and services are available to schools across New Mexico. By submitting your free and reduced lunch applications, you contribute to this crucial process and help support our schools and students.
The benefits of these applications go beyond just providing nutritious meals to our children. They enable the Public Education Department to allocate funds for various educational programs and initiatives that directly impact our students' learning experiences. These resources can make a significant difference in their education and overall well-being.
Together, we can ensure that every student in Santa Fe has access to the resources they need to thrive.
Queríamos tomarnos un momento para enfatizar la importancia continua de enviar solicitudes de almuerzo gratis oa precio reducido para sus hijos. Estas aplicaciones juegan un papel vital, especialmente ahora que SB4 (Comidas Escolares Universales y Saludables) está ligado a la financiación y la programación.
El Departamento de Educación Pública se basa en conteos precisos de estudiantes calificados para garantizar que los fondos y servicios necesarios estén disponibles para las escuelas en todo Nuevo México. Al enviar sus solicitudes de almuerzo gratis o reducido, contribuye a este proceso crucial y ayuda a apoyar a nuestras escuelas y estudiantes.
Los beneficios de estas aplicaciones van más allá de brindar comidas nutritivas a nuestros niños. Permiten que el Departamento de Educación Pública asigne fondos para varios programas e iniciativas educativas que impactan directamente en las experiencias de aprendizaje de nuestros estudiantes. Estos recursos pueden marcar una diferencia significativa en su educación y bienestar general.
Juntos, podemos asegurarnos de que todos los estudiantes de Santa Fe tengan acceso a los recursos que necesitan para prosperar.
Our summer programs are so much fun! With a variety of choices, we have a camp for everyone!
We're thrilled to announce that we're launching fantastic new camps in July, including another Theatre Camp and Math Adventure Camp!
Hurry over to our Summer Programs page to secure your spot today! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity1
Link: https://www.sfps.info/o/sfps/page/summer-programs
Two schools embarked on a learning journey that fostered community engagement and cultural exchange.
Randy Grillo, principal at Mandela International Magnet School in New Mexico, and two colleagues accompanied several of their students on a trip to their sister school in Mexico, Liceo Federico Froebel. The Liceo has just over 700 students in grades pre-kindergarten through grade 12.
Randy shared how the life-changing school exchange in Oaxaca, Mexico, brought different perspectives and cultures together, resulting in an even stronger sense of community.
Check out his blog here: https://blogs.ibo.org/2023/06/22/culture-and-community-in-oaxaca-mexico-a-principals-reflections/
Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education has canceled the Regular Meeting that was for this evening June 8, 2023. The next Regular Meeting is June 22, 2023.
The agenda will be posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting on our website at www.sfps.info.
Rio Ryan, an 11th grader from Early College Opportunities, has been chosen as a winner in the Congressional Art Competition! Rio's incredible talent caught the attention of Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez's office, who selected Rio to represent New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District.
Rio's artwork, titled "Rescue," is a captivating mixed-media laser cut piece. It beautifully portrays a resilient New Mexican confronting the aftermath of the 2022 wildfires while witnessing the brave efforts of the rescuers battling the flames. The image below is during the process of making, not the completed project.
Rio's artwork will be showcased in the prestigious Cannon Tunnel at the Capitol building in Washington, DC, for the next year! He has been invited to attend a special reception in DC to honor him and other winners from different districts.
Congratulations Rio!
SFPS/SFO partnership is offering NMArt's Annual Professional Learning Festival! It will take place on June 15th and 16th at the New Mexico School for the Arts and is free for anyone in the Santa Fe Community! This arts-focused, in-person conference of conversations, activities, and workshops is a great way to recharge and connect with other highly engaged educators. Designed for New Mexico classroom teachers and arts specialists, PLUNGE offers professional learning in the arts to harness student and teacher creativity, bolster student engagement, and affirm student identity. To Register: https://tinyurl.com/yc2d79ex and for the complete conference schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yf8pwb5p
Please contact Charles Gamble at 505-795-6360 or Cristina Gonzalez at cgonzalez@sfps.k12.nm.us.
Don't miss this free opportunity to learn and how to teach!
SFPS is having a JOB FAIR this June 8th at the small gym at SFHS (Toby Roybal)! We are looking for all jobs, but specifically SPED and SPED assistants and Nurses! Please see the attached flyers for more information! Come join us and support your community!
SFPS Schools graduated this last week and it was a huge success! Santa Fe High, Capital, DSA, ECO, and Mandela International Baccalaureate School celebrated their accomplishments with an incredible ceremony and wonderful celebration! We congratulate our graduates and wish them success and good fortune in their next steps in life!
Tune into the Santa Fe High School Graduation now!
https://www.youtube.com/live/vjuMctoWgLs?feature=share
The City of Santa Fe Presents it's Summer Reading Program! Don't miss out!
Registration Opens May 25 - Please see the attached flyer for more information!
The Santa Fe Public Library is excited to invite toddlers, children, and youth up to 17 years of age to participate in “All Together Now,” their 2023 Summer Reading Program! Registration opens on Thursday, May 25, and the program will run through June and July.
Children may read independently or be read to by adults and older children. Reading library books, personal books, e-books, and listening to audiobooks all count toward earning prizes. Reading minutes can be tracked by hand or via the Library’s Beanstack portal, which allows participants to log minutes and earn digital badges throughout the program.
The Library will hold a variety of programs and events related to Summer Reading over the upcoming months. Visit the Library’s website or any Library location to learn more and sign up when registration opens!
All Together Now is sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library and the New Mexico State Library.
Capital High School Graduation starts in 15 minutes!
Tune in here: https://www.youtube.com/live/j51ShoLY83c?feature=share