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
Mandela International Magnet School is live now!
Tune in here: https://www.youtube.com/live/S03Ur5bW_QQ?feature=share
Congratulations to Amy Biehl Community School for having the highest percentage of growth for attendance of elementary schools over the last four weeks!
The received a sticker from the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce as well as some other goodies for the achievement!
Our KIVA students had a wonderful afternoon celebrating three of their classmates who will be graduating from the program!
KIVA (Keeping Independent Visions Alive) is a program that assists students with disabilities in their transition from high school to the community. It focuses on teaching life skills and fostering independence. Participants, aged 19 to 21, engage in daily sessions that cover job opportunities, body movement and dance classes, and volunteering at local nonprofits!
Congratulations to Gary "Coach" Romero, a teacher at Chaparral Elementary, for being named the 2023 Nusenda Teacher of the Year!
What an incredible day of friendly competition at our Gonzales Community School! The highly anticipated matches between our 8th-grade students and the staff/alumni teams in both volleyball and basketball were nothing short of exhilarating!
In a nail-biting volleyball match, our 8th-grade students showcased their outstanding teamwork, skills, and determination. Huge congratulations to our incredible students for their outstanding performance on the court!
The excitement shifted to the basketball court, where the staff/alumni team showed their experience, skill, and sheer determination. The game was close, but the staff/alumni took over in the 4th with a few big plays and clutch threes. A big round of applause to our staff and alumni for their tremendous effort and sportsmanship!
It was a joyous celebration of teamwork, perseverance, and friendly competition, reminding us of the incredible bond we share within the Gonzales community! Go Lobos!
What an incredible day of friendly competition at our Gonzales Community School! The highly anticipated matches between our 8th-grade students and the staff/alumni teams in both volleyball and basketball were nothing short of exhilarating!
In a nail-biting volleyball match, our 8th-grade students showcased their outstanding teamwork, skills, and determination. Huge congratulations to our incredible students for their outstanding performance on the court!
The excitement shifted to the basketball court, where the staff/alumni team showed their experience, skill, and sheer determination. The game was close, but the staff/alumni took over in the 4th with a few big plays and clutch threes. A big round of applause to our staff and alumni for their tremendous effort and sportsmanship!
It was a joyous celebration of teamwork, perseverance, and friendly competition, reminding us of the incredible bond we share within the Gonzales community! Go Lobos!
Congratulations to Marshall Mendez at Desert Sage Academy for having his film, Algebra II in the Kitchen, featured at the Film Prize Jr NM Santa Fe Screening at the Violet Crown Tuesday, June 6th at 6PM!
His film is one of the 15 films selected to be featured out of the 93 student-made films submitted!
Film Prize Junior New Mexico is a new initiative from the creators of the award-winning Louisiana Film Prize and Film Prize Junior Louisiana in partnership with the Stagecoach Foundation. Film Prize Junior is a student short film competition for middle and high school students across the state of New Mexico.
For this competition, educators and students work together to create a concept, write a story, and produce and edit a short film with help from our team members and film mentors. If an entrant to our festival makes it through our competition, we showcase their short film at our film festival. Furthermore, entries can qualify for huge prizes including equipment grants for the schools, scholarships for the students and cash rewards for the educators!
Watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSf8SHRYQdQ&t=2s