Join us in congratulating Chief Patricia Schipp and Tristan Jaramillo - both who were honored today for their outstanding dedication to SFPS students! 👩🏫🍎✏️
Chief Patricia Schipp, Santa Fe High School's Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) instructor was named Teacher of the Quarter. Tristan Jaramillo, education support professional (ESP) at Nava Elementary, was named ESP of the Quarter. 🥳
In partnership with Nusenda Credit Union, SFPS recognizes one classroom teacher and one ESP per quarter. The honorees are surprised with a certification, gift and recognized via the district’s platforms.
📚🌞 SFPS students can read high-interest ebooks and audiobooks on Sora all summer long! 🌞📚
Sora is available through ClassLink on student Chromebooks, or you can download the Sora app for free to any device from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or soraapp.com. The SFPS Sora collection features ebooks and audiobooks for all grade levels and reading levels, K-12, including books in Spanish. To use Sora, students should choose Santa Fe Public Schools as their school, and no other username or password is necessary.
Keep reading, exploring, and growing this summer, students!
Congratulations to Jayden Cruz, 5th grader from Cesar Chavez Elementary, for placing 3rd in the State Spanish Spelling Bee at the National Hispanic Cultural center in Albuquerque! 👏🥳
Is your teen looking for a summer job? Work with younger students to explore Spanish cultures and language!
For more information and to apply, visit: https://go.sfps.info/spanish-splash-hiring
Set your student(s) up for success with this FREE summer reading program! For more information, contact Michelle Korbakes at Michelle.Korbakes@ped.nm.gov or 575-491-5773.
1st - 8th graders can immerse themselves into Spanish culture and language this summer during Spanish Splash!
Sign up today: https://go.sfps.info/spanish-splash-students
SFPS utilizes Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) where teachers collaborate and learn from each other and first-year mentoring programs for new teachers as they begin their career in education.
Read more: www.sfps.info/article/1580486
Twenty-five programs will be offered at 13 sites, with breakfast and lunch included. Offerings range from Math Adventure Camp, to Go Kart Camp, to Rock Camp, to Spanish Splash, to credit recovery. Just added - reading camp!
View all programs & sign up here: https://go.sfps.info/summer-programs-2024
“Brooke’s enthusiasm and encouragement has not only uplifted her teammates but also created a positive atmosphere in the Capital dugout,” wrote umpire Randall Schulz. “Her unwavering optimism and ability to motivate others is truly commendable. Her commitment to her teammates and her willingness to learn from both successes and setbacks are exemplary traits that reflect her strong work ethic.”
Read more: www.sfps.info/article/1585550
To all the educators shaping minds and changing lives: thank you for your unwavering dedication, your boundless passion, and your relentless commitment to excellence. You are the true heroes of education, and your impact will be felt for generations to come. 🌟🍎
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #Gratitude #EducationMatters
"We wish the 2024 class of retirees the very best in their future endeavors and hope, after a long rest, they consider coming back! No matter the length of their time with us, each has strived to improve learning for all students. We greatly appreciate their dedication and professionalism," said Superintendent Hilario "Larry" Chavez.
Read the full list of retirees here: www.sfps.info/article/1580362
Mark your calendars for the Spring Craft and Vendor Fair at Ortiz Middle School on Saturday, May 11! There will a raffle and book giveaways!
Sign up to be a vendor: https://go.sfps.info/3UK0xbV
"What an incredibly exciting event this was! I am always impressed when our students showcase their use of technology. It is an inspiration for all educators to see what can be accomplished using our available resources. Kudos to all SFPS students and staff for sharing with our community," said Gary Lewis, SFPS director of digital learning.
Read more: www.sfps.info/article/1579618
SFPS students showcased their passion and dedication at the prestigious New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair held on April 13th at New Mexico Tech in Socorro.
Read more: www.sfps.info/article/1579485
Yesterday, students from Santa Fe High, Capital High, Early College Opportunities (ECO), and Mandela International Magnet School joined forces in the Governor’s School Community Challenge! They took to the parks of our beautiful city - SWAN, Ragle, Villa Linda, and Salvador Perez - to tackle the pressing issue of litter.
A special shoutout to the Naval JROTC team from Santa Fe High, who collected over 60 bags of trash at Salvador Perez Park, earning them a trophy and a $1,000 prize! Congratulations also to the mixed team from Capital High and other schools who took a proud second place, and cheers to the teams from the Boys & Girls Clubs and Santa Fe High for tying in third place.
Let’s keep our community clean and vibrant! 🌳💪
Congratulations to Capital High School’s two Supercomputing teams for completing the 34th New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge! Scooby, the Robotic Gunshot Detection System created by Capital students, took home two awards – Judges Special Award for Computational Engineering and the Community Impact Award! Additionally, Team Scooby became a state finalist. All participating Capital High seniors received generous scholarships from the challenge.
Last week, Capital High School seniors walked the halls of their old schools to see former teachers and inspire students. This week, it's Santa Fe High School's turn! SFHS seniors visited their elementary and middle schools, hugged their former teachers and staff and brought excitement to the students who are growing up behind them!
Congratulations Seniors on all of your accomplishments! Graduation is right around the corner 🎓
“Teaching a first-grade bilingual class is not just about imparting knowledge, it is about fostering curiosity, diversity and nurturing a love of learning in two languages spoken,” said Bryan Cruz. “I believe my job as a bilingual educator is to keep that heritage with the students.”
Read more: www.sfps.info/article/1579418
A 100 percent anonymous Safe Surrender Gun Buyback will be held on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Santa Fe Municipal Court, located at 2511 Camino Entrada.
The drive-through transformative effort to reduce gun violence, sponsored by New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence in partnership with the city of Santa Fe, First Judicial District Attorney's Office and Santa Fe Police Department, will exchange guns for gift certificates of $100, $200 or $250.
Capital High's 7th annual College and Career Commitment Day was full of conversations with local colleges and organizations, good food, music and lots of fun.
