During a recent SFHS NJROTC Orientation trip to California, the cadets were eating dinner at Golden Corral when they left their seats and went to sit with an elderly woman.
They saw she was carrying a bowl of ice cream and an ice cream cone to her table, and noticed that when she sat down there was only one drink. She was sitting by herself. She placed the bowl of ice cream across from her and then started eating her cone. One cadet grabbed a couple of other cadets and went to sit with her.
When it was time to go, Chief Shipp walked to the table and met the woman, whose name was Danette, to let them know about the departure. Danette said “Hello, are you the mom of all of these kids?” The cadets and the Chief laughed, but she could tell that they had been talking about a range of subjects from the serious to lighthearted.
The Chief watched as the cadets helped her up from her chair and one by one, all gave her a hug then grabbed some photos to commemorate their time with Danette.
The cadets proceeded to walk with Danette to her car and get her settled (she wanted to get home before dark).
While talking with Danette, the cadets found out her husband was a WWII veteran who had just passed away a month ago - the ice cream bowl was for him.
The fact that our cadets took notice of what was happening around them then acted on it unprompted with nothing but respect, honor, and kindness is a testimony to the caliber of SFHS cadets that the Chief and Commander are creating in our NJROTC.
Great job Cadets, we are proud of you!
Cesar Chavez Elementary had a wonderful celebration of their school's namesake/birthday on Friday March 31st, 2023! There was storytelling, educational activities, sports, and of course, birthday cake to honor a man who fought for the rights of migrant farm workers and other civil rights!
SFPS' Work Based Learning had it's Summer Internship Interviews with some of the best companies and industries in Santa Fe! This incredible program allows for students to intern, get paid, get school credit, and get real world experience in the workplace! We are so proud of this program as it expands and becomes more successful since it's inception!
Aspen Elementary Magnet School held their STEM Innovation Expo on March 30th, 2023 to an excited and engaged group from across the District! With air filters that could identify numerous chemicals to your phone, to computer escape rooms, 3D printed accessories plus easy to learn media editing programs! Congratulations to the students, volunteers, and teachers who made this year's Expo a success!
Don't miss all the news from the SFPS Weekly Bulletin for 3-31-23, available now: https://bit.ly/42WMyBz
Greetings Esteemed SFPS educators, administrators and teaching artists! A friendly reminder that you are registered for the NMArt Workshop - TODAY - Tuesday, 3/28:
Bringing Literacy and SEL to Life Through Shadow Puppetry
with Daniel Barash
Tuesday, March 28th, 2023– 4:00 - 7:00 PM
SITE Santa Fe
Auditorium (enter around the back)
1606 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe
*Please note that tonight's workshop is at SITE SF and NOT at BF Young
Paid parking can be found in the city lots behind SITE, beside the old Warehouse 21 and beside the Farmer's Market. Parking meters are checked until 6pm.
Coffee and hearty finger food will await you beginning a half hour before the workshop begins!
Last Call for the Spring Share of My Market Ag Bag! Sales close in one week (11:55 pm, Saturday, April 1st). Don't miss out on 13 weeks of fresh local produce from Santa Fe Farmers' Market vendors with an easy curbside pick-up! EBT users, with federal-matched DUFB, can secure your Spring Share for $277!
Buy your Sring Share here: https://santa-fe-farmers-market.square.site/
SB 4, known as the Healthy Hunger-Free Students' Bill of Rights Act, has now been signed! All New Mexican students will receive free, healthy breakfast and lunch meals at school!
SB 4 will also provide locally grown produce, as well as student and parent input into menu items!
Thank you to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Senator Padilla, Senator Jaramillo and all the guests who joined us at Pinon Elementary for this great achievement!
The 5th Annual SFPS Innovation Expo Showcase is this Thursday, March 30th starting at 5 PM at Aspen Community School!
Come see the amazing things students have made this school year, meet with community partners and enjoy some food!
On March 16th, Pinon Elementary had the pleasure of hosting author and storyteller Joe Hayes!
Each grade level visited the library throughout the day for their own story session with Mr. Hayes. The rainy day made our library the perfect setting for a day of storytelling!
In the evening many students and families braved the weather for an evening of more storytelling. Families were served pizza and cookies before listening to more stories from Mr. Hayes!
Thank you Mr. Hayes for coming!
Looking to spend a beautiful day on the greens? Sign up now for the 2nd Annual SFPS Golf Tournament at Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe on April 15th! Our tournament promises to be an exciting day of golfing, networking, and fun!
To make sure you don't miss out, click on the link below to register and secure your spot in the tournament. Don't forget to invite your golf buddies to join in on the fun! Sponsorships are also available!
https://bit.ly/SFPSGolf
Come enjoy ARTsmart's Spring Festival and Children's Painted Plate Project on Friday March 31st from 4-6 PM at the Santa Fe Farmers Market Pavillion! Please see the attached flyers for more information!
Don't miss this week's SFPS Bulletin for March 17th, 2023! Please follow the link: https://bit.ly/3mUDj4l
Due to snow and icy 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 ice in some parts of the district, all schools will be on a 2-hour delay today, March 17th, 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.
On Friday, Salazar Elementary's second-grade teacher Ms. Darlene Fortier debuted a Kamishibai Theatre in the Salazar library!
Kamishibai theatre is a form of Japanese storytelling that combines spoken narration with picture cards. While narrating a story, the performer or storyteller uses a wooden stage with two doors, known as a "butai," to reveal the picture cards one at a time. The cards are often brightly illustrated and contain scenes from the story being told.
Kamishibai originated in the early 20th century as a form of street theatre in Japan, where performers would use the technique to entertain children and sell candy or other small items. The stories told through kamishibai often had moral lessons or were based on popular folklore.
The Threate was made possible with the support of Partners in Education!
Capital High School - SFPS' Work Based Learning is having both an interview skills training day (mandatory) and then a day of interviews for paid internships including elective credits with some of the best companies in Santa Fe for this Summer at CHS! Jump start your career with real experience! Please see the flyer below for more information!
SFHS, ECO, DSA, and Mandela International High Schools - SFPS' Work Based Learning is having both an interview skills training day (mandatory) and then a day of interviews for paid internships including elective credits with some of the best companies in Santa Fe for this Summer at SFHS! ! Jump start your career with real experience! Please see the flyer below for more information!
The Mother Tongue Project and Santa Fe Community College Student Parent Access (SPA) are having their S.P.A. event this Tuesday March 14, 2023 - 5:30-6:45 PM at the SFCC Library!
The series includes:
Monthly 1- 1.5-hour gatherings at SFCC
Free childcare with pre-registration
The 3/14/23 registration link is: https://forms.gle/qxyxXzSc8C2HBXed9 or see
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Free pizza, soda, and conversation
Practical, actionable information on a range of issues relevant to Santa Fe parents
Sessions led by former student-parents who are now local professionals
Information about SFCC registration and Mother Tongue Project's English class
sequence, scheduled to launch fall 2023
Attendees do not have to be students to attend: SPA is open to all Santa Fe parents!
By focusing on student parent access, however, we hope to support current student parents at any institution—and to invite parents considering post-secondary education to learn more about SFCC. Parenting students make up 20% of U.S. undergraduate students; and their education directly effects the well-being of generations. Their pathways through school can be especially challenging, though, because they’re juggling parenting, academics, and work; and it’s important for colleges to understand how to accommodate their unique needs!
