Roni Rohr, El Dorado Community School’s art educator of 18 years, was recently highlighted by the Santa Fe Opera in this article in the Los Alamos Daily Post!
https://ladailypost.com/the-santa-fe-opera-energizes-education-in-new-mexico-with-its-active-learning-through-opera-alto-program/
During Career Day at Amy Biehl Community School, third through sixth grade students rotated stations of volunteers and interviewed numerous community members about their careers and what it took to get there. Thanks so much to all of the wonderful community members who volunteered their time to speak with our students!
SFPS is seeking donations of adult-sized coats to keep our middle and high school students warm during winter. The drop-off location is at 610 Alta Vista Street, and donations will be accepted until December 13, 2023. Please join us in our efforts.
Happy Computer Science Education Week! Each year, Computer Science Education Week marks an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of computer science for all learners, work towards greater access to CS in schools, and celebrate the incredible work happening in our learning communities. Throughout the week, schools across the district will be participating in the Hour of Code, engaging in innovative activities, and developing their understanding of the wide variety of exciting and fulfilling career possibilities that integrate computer science. Learn more about the week at CSEdWeek.org!
School will resume two hours after your normal start time today. Please ensure your student(s) are not dropped off before the delayed start as staff will not be on campus.
Out of an abundance of caution, due to snow and icy road conditions and freezing temperatures developing overnight in several parts of the district, Santa Fe Public Schools will start Friday, December 1st on a two-hour delay. We will continue to assess road conditions and update with any changes by 7 AM.
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!
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!
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
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.
