Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on August 28, 2023 at 5:30 PM to discuss the Fiesta Court - SFPS site visits.
The agenda will be posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting on our website at www.sfps.info.
Last Friday, we held our first district-wide Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Day! While the Office of Student Wellness has been focusing on SEL for years, these efforts increased since the pandemic. SEL Day was an initiative that began last winter at Capital High School in collaboration with Communities in Schools.
Students participated in a variety of activities across the district, such as yoga, gardening, scribbling and art, movement and dance, and much more! These activities help students and staff develop healthy identities, manage emotions, feel and show empathy and make responsible and caring decisions.
SEL builds social and emotional skills that increase student engagement and has been proven to improve academic performance. Participating in SEL programs has been linked to decreased emotional stress, better relationships with teachers and stronger feelings of belonging and inclusiveness in schools.
You can read more about SEL Day from The New Mexican: https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/education/santa-fe-public-school-district-hosts-first-ever-districtwide-social-emotional-learning-day/article_5d7b3960-3874-11ee-aee4-7bc93345e577.html
Milagro 8th graders kicked off their first day with an informative, community building gathering in our outdoor classroom. A new mindfulness initiative will be included in our morning announcements after the Pledge of Allegiance. #GoThunder
THANK YOU to everyone who came out and waited in line for our School Supply Giveaway!
We gave away almost 400 bags of school supplies in under 20 minutes!
Have a great year, Santa Fe!
Don't forget about our School Supply Giveaway tomorrow morning!
Where: Santa Fe High School (upper parking lot, near football field off Siringo)
When: Drive-thru opens at 11 AM, until supplies last
See you there!
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!
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!
Santa Fe Public Schools is now accepting applications for free or reduced-price meals. Although we will feed all students at no cost in the 2023-24 school year, we must collect an application for Free and Reduced Meals. The data collected from this process determines eligibility and funding for P-EBT, Title 1, E-Rate, and other programs. Only one application per family is needed. The application can be completed online at www.myschoolapps.com
Questions? Contact Tina Anaya at 505-467-3600.
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
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!
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.
