The SFPS Preschool Lottery opens tomorrow! We have FREE full-day PreK for children who are 4 years old by August 31st, 2024 and half-day programs at Nye Early Childhood Center for children who are 3 years old!
To learn more, and to apply, please visit https://go.sfps.info/24-25PreK
Due to worsening road conditions across the District that would prohibit the safe transportation of students to school, all schools will be closed. This is not a remote learning day. All after-school and evening activities are canceled.
Due to snow and unsafe driving conditions in some parts of the district, all schools will be on a 2-hour delay today, November 30th, 2023, to provide additional time for buses to safely transport students to schools. This means that buses will run 2 hours later than during normal times. If you drop your child off at school, please remember that staff will also be on a two-hour delay. Full-day Pre-K programs are also on a two-hour delay. Morning Pre-K programs have been canceled. Afternoon Pre-K programs will operate on a regular schedule.
The SFPS Early Childhood Center PTA invites you to a Baby & Children's Winter Garage Sale! On Saturday, December 2nd from 9 AM - 12 PM at Ramirez Thomas Elementary, gently used children's clothes, shoes, books, toys and more will be for sale! All funds raised will go towards ECC scholarships, accreditation, classroom needs and teacher appreciation!
The SFPS Early Childhood Center is hiring!
If you like working with children 12 months - 3 years old and want to make a difference, apply today!
https://go.sfps.info/ECC-Careers
Today Salazar Elementary students had a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Day, where they learned and practiced skills and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals. Special thanks to our community partners -- the Santa Fe Children’s Museum and Gerard’s House for supporting us with your volunteers and time!
Have a joyous Thanksgiving Break! See you back in school on 11/27. Special thanks to our wonderful student nutrition workers who made family turkey lunches such a success!
We are HIRING high school students! Near Peer Tutors support elementary and/or middle schools with tutoring younger students in both reading and math.
More information: https://go.sfps.info/near-peer
REMINDER: We will be holding our Middle School Pathways Showcase tonight at Salazar Elementary starting at 5:30 PM! Come by and learn more about the variety of middle school options we offer!
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month Spirit Week with NASS (Native American Student Services)!
El Camino Real Academy will be holding a 7th and 8th grade student art show at the new Santa Fe Teen Center, in collaboration with SITE Santa Fe, Art Vault and Form & Concept Gallery!
Please join us for an Opening Reception and Discussion with the Student Artists on Monday November 13th from 12:30-1:00 pm! The show will be on view until Monday, November 27th.
REMINDER: Join us TONIGHT, November 8, 5:15-6:00 PM for a virtual informational session for families and learn about SFPS Federal Programs. Please see the flyer for more information.
RECORDATORIO: Únase a nosotros ESTA NOCHE, 8 de noviembre, de 5:15 a 6:00 p. m. para una sesión informativa virtual para familias y conozca los programas federales de SFPS. Consulte el folleto para obtener más información.
Congratulations to Marissa Anaya, 3rd grader at Sweeney Elementary, for winning the Ultimate Backpack Giveaway sponsored by New Mexico Oil and Gas Association!
Marissa won a new backpack filled with school supplies, AirPods, a new iPad and a pizza party for her class!
SFPS is working daily on immediate solutions to provide relief to families experiencing bus route cancellations due to the severe bus driver shortage.
Students from Early College Opportunities (ECO), Mandela International Magnet School (MIMS), Milagro Middle School and Santa Fe High School can walk or find transportation to their nearest elementary school, excluding Atalaya, Chaparral and Tesuque Elementary Schools, for transportation to their assigned school. For the trip back home, students would use the same bus route to return to the elementary school they were picked up from in the morning.
For example, El Dorado Community School Route 26 will leave the school at 8:00 a.m. to transport Milagro and Santa Fe High students to school. For the trip back home, students would use the same bus route to return to El Dorado Community School.
"Whatever elementary school is closest, outside the three elementary schools with canceled routes, can transport ECO, MIMS, Milagro Middle or Santa Fe High School students to school," said Superintendent Hilario "Larry" Chavez.
"Although we currently do not have the resources to maintain all bus routes, we will continue to work daily on solutions to help mitigate the impact this is having on our families. We are confident route cancellations are a temporary condition and look forward to restoring full service," he said. "We thank the SFPS community for its patience and understanding."
Interested parents are asked to please call SFPS' Transportation Department at (505) 467-3500. Additionally, parents transporting students in their personal vehicles will be offered a per diem for their assistance.
SFPS is also offering free, paid training on receiving a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a school bus driver endorsement for those who would like to become school bus drivers. For information and requirements on obtaining your CDL, please call (505) 467-3500 or visit https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license/how-do-i-get-commercial-drivers-license.
Along with many other vaccine providers across the state, our partners are having difficulty securing shipments of Covid-19 vaccine. We are sorry to announce that our clinic at Gonzales Community School, which was scheduled for 11/6 has been cancelled.
The clinic at Ortiz Middle School, scheduled for 11/8 will offer flu vaccine for people of all ages and Covid-19 pediatric vaccine (for ages 6 months-12 years) only. Unfortunately, there will be no adult Covid-19 vaccine available at Ortiz. If you are looking for a place to get an adult Covid-19 booster, please visit: https://vaccine.doh.nm.gov/
"We 'DONUT' know what we'd do without you!"
Yesterday morning, Chaparral Elementary took the initiative to acknowledge and reward the dedication of our families in ensuring their children arrive at school on time!
As part of this special celebration, every caregiver at Chaparral Elementary received a delicious donut as a token of appreciation for their commitment to punctuality. Furthermore, a select few received exceptional treats, including complimentary car washes, Chick-fil-A gift cards, or gas gift cards to express our gratitude for their consistent support!
Our Santa Fe High School Girls' Soccer team is advancing! After defeating Clovis 5-1, they will be playing the Eldorado Eagles (APS) this Friday at 4 PM at Eldorado High School in Albuquerque!
Tickets for the game can be purchased here: https://aps.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/757?es=kig1i8p7svgn2i6fq0ugn0rdni&single=0
We hope to see you there to cheer on our girls!