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A GUIDE TO THE 2014-15 ACADEMIC YEAR

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UNA GUÍA PARA EL AÑO ACADÉMICO 2014-15

Santa Fe Renaissance Fair In New Mexico, a Renaissance Fair should have Spanish flair. TRUE

FALSE

BOW to Their Majesties Queen Isabella & King Ferdinand CHEER on the brave pursuits of jousting, medieval sword fighting and Celtic games INDULGE in flamenco, belly dance, a falcon show and other live entertainment on three stages REVEL in the amazing antics of Santa Fe’s own Clan Tynker Kids! DEFEND the Spanish Galleon from marauding pirates! WIN treasure while playing Catapulting Frogs, Jacob’s Ladder and other games of knightly skill DRESS in your most elegant finery and compete for prizes in the costume contest EXPERIENCE aspects of life in a Medieval Village SPEND your hard-earned gold with vendors sellling shields, blades, cloaks, turkey legs, jewels, ale & mead and more ...and MUCH MORE! All at El Rancho de las Golondrinas, a 200-acre Spanish ranch and living museum!

505 - 471-2261 Sept. 20 & 21, 2014 sf re nfa i r.o rg

505-471-2261 www.sfrenfair.org

Presented in partnership with the Interfaith Community Shelter

Presented in partnership with the Interfaith Community Shelter. Support provided by the Santa Fe County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board, New Mexico Arts and Santa Fe Arts Commission. Photo by Charles Mann.

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A GUIDE TO THE 2014-15 ACADEMIC YEAR

www.santafenewmexican.com Locally owned and independent, serving New Mexico for 165 years Robin Martin Owner Ginny Sohn Publisher Ray Rivera Editor Heidi Melendrez Advertising Director

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Inside/Contenido 4

A look at the Board of Education Un vistazo al Consejo de Educación

Al Waldron Operations Director

A letter from Joel Boyd, superintendent of Santa Fe Public Schools

Mike Reichard Circulation Director

Carta del Superintendente Joel Boyd, Superintendente de las Escuelas Públicas de Santa Fe

William A. Simmons Secretary/Treasurer Michael Campbell Technology Director

Tom Cross Group Controller Published Saturday, August 2, 2014 Magazine editor Robert Nott Design Ben Swan Copy editing Ben Swan, Brian Barker Director of Photography Clyde Mueller Web editor Natalie Guillen

On the cover Second-grade students in Agua Fría Elementary School’s Dual Language program make Aztec headdresses last year.

8-9 Highlights of this year’s school calendar Puntos a destacar en el calendario escolar

Registration times for district schools

Those big yellow buses offer safe transportation

Transporte seguro en autobuses amarillos

What your child needs for the classroom Lista de útiles escolares

Know what to do if bad weathers hits our area

Qué hacer en caso de mal tiempo

Parent Academy gets everyone involved in school Academia de Padres involucra a todos en la escuela

The district’s Standard Dress Code helps keep focus on learning

El Código de Vestimenta del distrito ayuda a mantener el enfoque en el aprendizaje

Federal guidelines ensure your children are getting nutritious meals

Directrices federales aseguran que sus niños reciban comidas saludables

New schools aim to ease overcrowding

Students find that having a dedicated work space isn’t key

Dollars4Schools raises critical funds for schools programs

Dollars4Schools recauda fondos indispensables para programas escolares

A directory of regional, charter and private schools

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UN VISTAZO AL CONSEJO DE EDUCACIÓN

Meet the SFPS board members School board meetings are generally held every first and third Tuesday of the month at the Educational Services Center, 610 Alta Vista St., unless otherwise noted. Agendas are available 72 hours prior to the meeting at the district’s website, www.sfps.info. Here’s a look at the current members of the Board of Education.

Steve Carrillo

Glenn Wikle

Susan Duncan

Linda Trujillo

Lorraine Price

District 1 (Distrito 1)

District 2 (Distrito 2)

District 3 (Distrito 3)

District 4 (Distrito 4)

District 5 (Distrito 5)

Atalaya, Acequia Madre, Chaparral, E.J. Martinez, Wood Gormley and Santa Fe High Steve Carrillo, president 699-7478 email: scarrillo@sfps.info

El Dorado, Capshaw, Amy Biehl, Capital High, Turquoise Trail Charter School Glenn Wikle, member 660-5037 email: gwikle@sfps.info

Aspen, Carlos Gilbert, El Camino Real Academy, Gonzales and Tesuque, Academy at Larragoite

De Vargas, Kearny, Nava, Piñon, Salazar and Santa Fe High Lorraine Price, vice president 470-8247 email: lprice@sfps.info

Term: Oath taken March 1,

Term: Oath taken March 5,

Capital High, César Chávez, Ortiz, Ramirez Thomas, Nye Early Childhood Center, Sweeney, Nina Otero Linda Trujillo, member 795-4324 email:lindat@sfps.info

Toma de posesión: El 1 de marzo de 2011. Mandato finaliza marzo 2015 Employment:

Toma de posesión: El 1 de marzo del 2011. Mandato finaliza marzo 2015 Employment:

Toma de posesión: el marzo del 2013. Mandato finaliza marzo 2017

2011. Term expires March 2015

Private employer

Empleo: Empresa privada

2011. Term expires March 2015

Private employer Empleo: Empresa privada

Susan Duncan, secretary 470-8863 email: sduncan@sfps.info

2013. Term expires March 2017

Employment: Retired Empleo: jubilado

RENEWING THE PASSION AND LEARNING OF SFPS TEACHERS

since 2009

Term: Oath taken March 1,

2011. Term expires March 2015

Toma de posesión: El 1 de marzo del 2011. Mandato finaliza marzo 2015 Employment: State

Term: Oath taken March 5,

2013. Term expires March 2017

Toma de posesión: el marzo del 2013. Mandato finaliza marzo 2017 Employment: Self employed Empleo: Empresa privada

of New Mexico

Empleo: State of New Mexico

Welcome back

Tierra Encantada Charter School Alacranes!

In partnership with the public schools, the Academy for the Love of Learning has been honored to support over 200 of Santa Fe's teachers, counselors, librarians, educational assistants and administrators as they reconnect with their passion and deepen their teaching practice. Teacher Renewal Workshop Series El Otro Lado in the Schools Teacher Renewal Summer Institute Wisdom Circle The Academy reminds us that it is our responsibility as human beings to be creative in all aspects of our lives, including the classroom. We are leaders, and at every moment are modeling behaviors for our students. ~Laura Cullen -Teacher Learn more about what lives behind

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Remember, 1st day of school starts on August 6, 2014! Grades 8th-12th will report at 10:30 AM. 7th grade students will report at 8:00 AM accompanied by parents (required) for breakfast orientation. Daniel P. Benavidez, Director Tierra Encantada Charter School At Alvord “Casa de Los Alacranes” 551 Alarid St.Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone 505-983-3337Fax 505-983-6637 dbenavidez@tecsalvord.org “We are a Dual Language, Project based, College Preparatory School, Period!”

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Dear parents, guardians, caregivers and community partners:

elcome back! I hope that everyone had a great summer and is looking forward to the 2014-15 school year. We have spent the summer planning for a successful new year, which includes building on our current progress and developing strategies for continued improvement. We are pleased that our district’s overall dropout rate is at an all-time low and that more families are choosing Santa Fe Public Schools than ever before. We are proud this year to open the doors to three newly constructed state-of-the-art school buildings — Atalaya Elementary School, El Camino Real Academy and Nina Otero Community School — in addition to completing renovations and facility improvements at Piñon Elementary School and Kearny Elementary School. We have doubled the number of pre-K seats available at 12 different school sites, opened Mandela International Magnet School, a grades 7-12 secondary school option, and we are beginning recruitment for Engage Santa Fe, an alternative education initiative seeking to recapture students who left school without a diploma. We are also excited to kick off Phase I of our Digital Learning Plan, which expands the use of innovative technology to support teaching and learning. We remain committed to providing our students with a high-quality education that will prepare them for college and career success in this 21st-century global economy. Our districtwide reform agenda continues to be guided by our Theory of Action, which prioritizes (1) improving the quality of teaching and learning in every classroom, (2) heightening expectations for adults and students throughout the system and (3) increasing the level of family and community engagement. All of the presentations related to our districtwide reform plan for creating a system of world-class schools can be found on the district Web page, and we invite you to stay apprised of our progress by joining our monthly newsletter or following us on Facebook and Twitter. All of this information can be found on our website, www.sfps.info. I want to encourage all parents and guardians to increase your involvement in your children’s schools this upcoming year. At Santa Fe Public Schools, we firmly believe that parents are our partners and play a critical role in our shared mission of increasing student achievement. There are many ways you can be involved, such as joining your school’s School Advisory Council, attending parent-teacher conferences and school activities, attending a parent workshop offered through the Parent Academy, or signing up to volunteer in your child’s classroom or school. For more information on how to become more involved as a parent/guardian or volunteer, please contact our Family and Community Engagement Department at 467-2059 or email community@sfps.info. Finally, as I reflect on our previous school year and look forward to the upcoming year, I want to express my deep appreciation for the committed groups of teachers, educational assistants, administrators, counselors, nurses, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, technicians and support staff that we have here in Santa Fe. There is no team more committed to the success and well-being of our students. I also want to affirm the important role that all of our partners — parents, volunteers, community members and business leaders — play in the success of our students, and I encourage you to continue your involvement into the 2014-15 school year. Let’s have a great school year as we work toward our goal of becoming the best school district in New Mexico.

Inspired by the hopes and dreams of our children, Joel D. Boyd Superintendent of Santa Fe Public Schools THE NEW MEXICAN BACK TO SCHOOL 5

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www.SantaFeChildrensDentistry.com Welcome Back, SFPS Teachers, Students and Administrators! Here’s to a great new year! Santa Feans, show your support for our wonderful teachers and students with a donation to Partners in Education. With your help, we supply teacher grants for creative classroom projects, field trip transportation, scholarships, the ArtWorks program, Teachers Who Inspire Awards, and much more. Donate online at www.sfpartnersineducation.org By mail to Partners in Education, PO Box 23374, Santa Fe, NM 87504 or call 474-0240

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FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Estimados padres de familia, tutores, y comunidad

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ienvenidos de vuelta! Espero que todos ustedes hayan tenido un verano genial y estén ansiosos por el año escolar 2014-2015. Nosotros hemos pasado el verano planeando un nuevo año exitoso, el cuál incluye continuar en nuestro progreso actual y desarrollar estrategias para continuar mejorando. Estamos muy complacidos de que la deserción escolar de nuestro distrito haya estado en su nivel más bajo que nunca. Estamos muy orgullosos de abrir las puertas a tres nuevas escuelas en el distrito – la escuela Atalaya, Academia El Camino Real, y escuela Comunitaria Nina Otero – Además de completar la renovación y mejoramiento de las instalaciones en la escuela Piñon y Kearny. Hemos duplicado el numero de lugares en pre-kínder en 12 escuelas diferentes, abrimos la escuela Mandela International Magnet School, como una opción de escuela secundaria para grados del 7-12 y hemos comenzando a reclutar para Engage Santa Fe, una iniciativa de educación alternativa que busca recapturar estudiantes quienes dejaron la escuela sin obtener un diploma. Estamos también muy emocionados por el arranque de la fase I de nuestro Plan de Aprendizaje Digital, un plan que expande el uso de tecnología inovadora para apoyar la enseñanza y aprendizaje. Nosotros continuamos con el compromiso de proveer a nuestros estudiantes una educación de alta calidad que los preparará para el éxito en la universidad y en las carreras profesionales en esta economía global del siglo 21. Nuestra agenda de reforma integral por todo el distrito continúa siendo guiada por nuestra Teoría de Acción, la cual da prioridad (1) mejorar la calidad de la enseñanza y aprendizaje en cada uno de los salones, (2) elevar las expectativas para los adultos y estudiantes de nuestro sistema y (3) elevar el nivel de compromiso de los padres de familia y comunidad. Todas las presentaciones relacionadas con nuestro plan de reforma integral para crear un sistema escolar de clase mundial puede ser encontrado en la página de internet del distrito y lo invitamos a que usted se mantenga al tanto y se una a nuestro progreso mediante nuestra revista mensual o que nos busque en Facebook y Twitter. Toda nuestra información puede ser encontrada en www.sfps.info. Yo quiero animar a todos los padres de familia y tutores a que se involucren en las escuelas de sus hijos este año que comienza. En las Escuelas Públicas de Santa Fe, creemos firmemente que los padres son nuestros compañeros y juegan un papel crítico en nuestra misión compartida de incrementar el logro de nuestros estudiantes. Hay muchas maneras en la que usted puede estar involucrado como ser parte del Consejo Escolar de Asesoría (SAC), asistiendo a las conferencias de padres de familia y maestros y actividades escolares, asistiendo a los talleres ofrecidos por la Academia de Padres, u ofreciéndose como voluntario en la escuela o salón de sus hijos. Para más información sobre como llegar a involucrarse más como padre/tutor o voluntario, por favor contacte a nuestro Departamento de Compromiso entre Padres y Comunidad al 505-467-2059 o por correo electrónico en community@sfps.info. Finalmente, como una reflexión de nuestro años escolar previo y con la mirada al año que viene, quiero expresar mi más profundo aprecio hacia el grupo de maestros comprometidos, administrativos, consejeros, enfermeros, conductores de autobús, trabajadores de cafetería, técnicos y personal de apoyo que teneos aquí en Santa Fe. No hay un equipo más comprometido con el éxito y bienestar de nuestros estudiantes. También quiero reafirmar el importante rol que todos nuestros compañeros – padres, voluntarios, miembros de la comunidad y líderes de negocios – juegan en el éxito de nuestros estudiantes y los animo a que continúen involucrados en este año escolar 2014-2015. Vamos a tener un año escolar sensacional mientras trabajamos en lograr nuestra meta de llegar a ser el mejor distrito escolar de Nuevo México.

Inspirado por la esperanza y sueños de nuestros niños, Joel D. Boyd Superintendente, Santa Fe Public Schools

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2014-15 SFPS calendar AUGUST

JANUARY

11-12

1-2 12

District in-service (for Common Core state standards)

13-14 and prep

Teacher planning

Freshmen jumpstart for Capital and Santa Fe High Schools

15 18

Schools closed

First day of school for students in grades 1-12

18-19 20

Kindergarten kickoff

Winter break

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (district closed)

FEBRUARY

District in-service (No school for students)

SEPTEMBER

MARCH

OCTOBER

17 24 27

End of first quarter Parent-teacher conferences, K-12

Parent-teacher conferences, K-5, K-6, K-8 (middle schools and high schools report to school)

NOVEMBER

4 26-28

General Election Day (district closed)

Thanksgiving break (district closed)

DECEMBER

End of second quarter. Early release of students at all schools

22-31

Winter break

11-12 Distrito en servicio (para Common Core State Standards) 13-14 Planeación y Preparación para Maestros 14 Inicio para estudiantes de primer año para Capital y Santa Fe High 15 Escuela Cerrada 18 Primer día de Clases para Estudiantes del grado 1-12 18-19 Primer contacto para Kinder 20 Primer día de Escuela para Estudiantes de Kínder

Day 19 Presidents (district closed)

AGOSTO

Parent-teacher conferences, K-5, K-6, K-8 (middle schools and high schools report to school)

First day of school for kindergarten students

Labor Day holiday (district closed)

Calendario distrital

SEPTIEMBRE

11 27

End of third quarter

1 Feriado del Día del Trabajo (Distrito Cerrado)

Parent-teacher conferences, K-5, K-6, K-8 (middle schools and high schools report to school) Spring break

OCTUBRE 17 Finales del primer Trimestre 24 Conferencias de Padres-Maestro, K-12 27 Conferencias Padres-Maestro, K-5, K-6 y escuelas K-8 (Estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria reportan a la escuela)

30-31 APRIL

1-3

Spring break

MAY

21 22 26

NOVIEMBRE

End of fourth quarter. Last day of school. Teacher planning and prep/in-service

School graduations. Snow makeup day, if necessary, K-11

4 Día de Elecciones Generales (Escuelas Cerradas) 26-28 Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias (Distrito Cerrado)

School graduations

SEVERE WEATHER CLOSURES Under all but the most extreme conditions, school officials have a responsibility to keep school in session. When weather is bad but school is open, parents must make a family decision regarding attendance or 8 BACK TO SCHOOL THE NEW MEXICAN

Aspen Community Magnet students Sophie Fisher, left, and Allyson Gonzales blow bubbles last year during Santa Fe Public Schools’ Science Expo, held at Gonzales Community School. The girls’ experiment explored the effects of glycerin on bubbles. NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO

late arrival for their children. A call or a written note will excuse a student’s late arrival or absence during these conditions. When weather is severe enough to close schools, it is extremely important that working parents have prearranged child care available to them.

DICIEMBRE 19 Finales del Segundo Trimestre Salida temprano de

School closures are announced on SFPS’ website at www.sfps.info as well as www.santafenewmexican.com and other outlets. Notification is given prior to 7 a.m. In the event that a snow make-up day is necessary, adjustments will be made to schools’ instructional minutes.

Calendario distrital estudiantes en todas las escuelas 22-31 Vacaciones de Invierno

16 Día del Presidente (Distrito Cerrado)

ENERO

11 Fin del 3er. Cuarto 27 Conferencias Padres-Maestro, K-5, K-6, escuelas K-8, y Secundaria (Estudiantes de preparatoria reportan a la escuela) 30-31 Vacaciones de Primavera

1-2 Vacaciones de Invierno 12 Conferencias de Padres-Maestros, K-12 19 Día de Martin Luther King Jr. (Distrito Cerrado)

FEBRERO 13 Distrito en servicio (no hay clases para todos los Estudiantes)

MARZO

ABRIL 1-3 Vacaciones de

Primavera

21 Fin del 4to. Cuarto Ultimo dia de escula Estudientes tienen salidia temprana 22 Planeación y Preparación para Maestros/ En Servicio 26 Graduación Recuperación de días nevados, si fuera necesario, K-11 27 Graduación

JOIN THE FUN!

Registration begins August 4th Applications are available on our website at: www.bgcsantafe.org/programs/applications.

Homework Help Reading Program Mentoring Art Recreation Snack & Dinner Like us at Facebook.com/ bgcsantafenm BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA FE/ DEL NORTE 730 Alto St., SF 87501 505-983-6632

FALL SEMESTER BEGINS

MAYO

CIERRES DE CLIMA SEVERO: A menos que las condiciones sean extremas, funcionarios de las escuelas tienen la responsabilidad de mantener la escuela en sesión. Cuando el clima sea extremo, pero la escuela esté abierta, los padres deben tomar una decisión con respecto a la familia y la asistencia o llegadas tarde de sus hijos. En estas circunstancias una llamada o una nota escrita sé permite por un retraso o ausencia del estudiante. Cuando el clima es suficiente severo para cerrar las escuelas, es extremadamente importante que los padres que trabajan tengan ya preestablecido el cuidado de niños. Los cierres de escuelas se anuncian en el sitio de la red mundial www.sfps.info y también por medios de comunicación local de la radio y televisión. La notificación se administrará antes de las 7 a.m. En el caso de que sea necesario compensar un día de nieve, se harán ajustes a los minutos de instrucción a cada escuela.

We offer:

UNM ADVISEMENT IS HERE IN SANTA FE

• Program begins August 18th, Mon-Fri. Fees are based on income and range between $50-$250 per month. CYFD assistance and scholarhips available. • There is a one-time $25 registration fee. • Transportation is provided from school to the Club for $15/month per family. • Sites include: Alto Street, Camino de Jacobo, Valle Vista, Santa Cruz, Chimayo, Abiquiu & Alto Teen Center.

AUGUST 18TH

Review Credits & Degree Plan Plan Schedule Register for Classes Conduct a Graduation Check

Prospective UNM Students — • Transfer from Community College to a UNM Bachelor Degree Completion Program • Receive Admission & Financial Aid Assistance • Get Answers to All of Your UNM Questions Call

(505) 428-1220 Or email

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for an appointment today

Carmen Lujan Academic Advisor

Earn a UNM Degree

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Take classes online and by ITV

UNM Advisement is located in the SFCC Higher Education Center 6401 Richards Ave., West Wing, Rm 305-A

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REGISTRATION

Getting ready for your new school

Marquita Montaño, a dual-language kindergarten teacher at Agua Fría Elementary School, helps Ana Sophia Gonzales last year. NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO

egistration at Santa Fe Public School facilities begins Monday, Aug. 4. Elementary students new to the district or new to the school site are required to register during these dates and times. Note: Students in grades 6-8 at the K-8 community schools must attend registration to get schedules and pay fees. All middle- and high-school students must attend registration to get schedules and IDs and pay fees. Parents and guardians are required to bring the following items: u Parent photo identification u Birth certificate for the student u Two (2) proofs of residence. Acceptable documents are listed at www.sfps. info/registration u Immunization records or a Religious Exemption form 10 BACK TO SCHOOL THE NEW MEXICAN

Tiempo de registro Las registraciones par los estudiantes de las escuelas públicas de Santa Fe comenzaran el lunes, 4 de agosto. Los estudiantes que son nuevos al distrito o a una escuela están obligados a ser registrados en estas fechas y horarios. Nota: los estudiantes de grados 6 al 8 en las escuelas comunitarias K-8 deben ser registrados para obtener los horarios y pagar los costos de actividad. Todos los estudiantes de las secundaria y preparatoria deben asistir a las registraciones para obtener los horarios de clase, tarjeta de identificación y pagar los costos de actividad. Los padres y tutores están obligados a llevar los siguientes documentos: u Identificación con fotografía del padre u Certificado de nacimiento del estudiante

u Dos (2) pruebas de residencia. Los documentos aceptables están disponibles en la página www.sfps.info/ u Registros de vacunas o un formulario de exención religiosa

day, August. 8: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5: 4 to 7 p.m.

Elementary schools

Carlos Gilbert Elementary School 300 Griffin St. 467-4700 Monday, Aug. 4: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Acequia Madre Elementary School 700 Acequia Madre, 467-4000 Tuesday, Aug 5: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 6 and Thursday Aug. 7: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

César Chávez Community School 6251 Jaguar Dr., 467-3200 Tuesday Aug. 5 and Wednesday Aug. 6: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Aug. 9: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Amy Biehl Community School 310 Avenida Del Sur, 467-2100 Monday, Aug. 4, Tuesday, Aug. 5, Thursday, Aug. 7 and Friday, Aug. 8: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 5: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Chaparral Elementary School 2451 Avenida Chaparral, 467-1400 Tuesday Aug. 5: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday Aug. 6: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 Noon to 2 p.m.

Atalaya Elementary School 721 Camino Cabra, 467-4400 Monday, Aug. 4, Wednesday, Aug. 6, Fri-

E.J. Martinez Elementary School 401 W. San Mateo Rd., 467-3800 Tuesday, Aug. 5: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Kearny Elementary School 901 Avenida de Las Campanas, 467-1800 Monday, Aug. 4: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 and Wednesday, Aug. 6: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Francis X. Nava Elementary School 2655 Siringo Rd., 467-1200 Tuesday, Aug. 5 and Wednesday, Aug. 6: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7: Noon to 7 p.m. Piñon Elementary School 2921 Camino los Caballos, 467-1600 Monday, Aug. 4 through Friday, Aug. 8: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ramirez Thomas Elementary School 3200 Calle Po Ae Pi, 467-3000 Tuesday, Aug. 5: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Salazar Elementary School 1231 Apache Ave., 467-3900 Wednesday, Aug. 6: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sweeney Elementary School 501 Airport Road, 467-1500 Monday, Aug. 4, Tuesday, Aug. 5, Thursday, Aug. 7 and Friday, Aug. 8: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tesuque Elementary School 1555 Bishop’s Lodge Road, Tesuque, 467-4100 Monday, Aug. 4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, Friday, Aug. 8, and Saturday, Aug. 9: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wood Gormley Elementary School 141 E. Booth St., 467-4800 Monday, Aug. 4: 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Community schools Aspen Community Magnet School 450 La Madera, 467-4500 Tuesday, Aug. 5 and Wednesday, Aug. 6: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. El Camino Real Academy 2500 S. Meadows Road, 467-1300 Monday, Aug. 4: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 and Friday, Aug. 8: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. El Dorado Community School 2 Avenida Torreon, 467-4900 Monday, Aug. 4: 7 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 5: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Gonzales Community School 851 W. Alameda St., 467-3100 Tuesday, Aug. 5: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7: Noon to 4 p.m. Nina Otero Community School 5900 Herrara Road, 467-4200 Monday, Aug 4 - Wednesday, Aug. 6: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9: 9 a.m. to noon

Middle schools Capshaw Middle School 351 W. Zia Road, 467-4300 Tuesday, Aug. 5: 9 a.m. to noon (A-F) and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (G-L) Wednesday, Aug. 6: 9 a.m. to noon (M-Q) and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m (R-Z) Friday, Aug. 8: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. De Vargas Middle School 1720 Llano St., 467-3300 Tuesday, Aug. 5: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Ortiz Middle School 4164 S. Meadows Road, 467-2300 Tuesday, Aug. 5: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (6th grade only) Wednesday, Aug. 6: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (7th grade only) Thursday, Aug. 7: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (8th grade only) Friday, Aug. 8 and Saturday, Aug. 9: 9 a.m. to noon

High schools Academy at Larragoite 1604 Agua Fria. St., 467-1900 Monday, Aug. 4: 5-7 p.m. (new students only) Tuesday, Aug. 5: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (returning students A-L) Wednesday, Aug. 6: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (returning students M-Z)

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• Youth “Initiation to Adult-hood” – Sundays at 9:45 a.m. • “Young Adventurers” for 6th and 7th graders

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Capital High School 4851 Paseo Del Sol, 467-1000 Thursday, Aug. 7 and Friday, Aug. 8: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9: Noon to 5 p.m. Santa Fe High School 2100 Yucca Road, 467-2400 Monday, Aug. 4 and Tuesday, Aug. 5: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6: Noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 and Friday, Aug. 8: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Other schools Academy for Technology and the Classics 74 A Van Nu Po Road, 473-4282 Tuesday, Aug. 5: 3-6 p.m. (7th, 9th, and 11th grade students) Wednesday, Aug. 6: 3-6 p.m. (8th, 10th, and 12th grade students) Monte del Sol Charter School 4157 Walking Rain Road, 982-5225 Wednesday, Aug. 6: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tierra Encantada Charter School 551 Alarid St., 983-3337 School starts Aug. 6. Registration already complete. New students can apply online at tecsalvord.org. Turquoise Trail Charter School 13A San Marcos Loop, 467-1700 Thursday, Aug. 7: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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THE NEW MEXICAN BACK TO SCHOOL 11

Transporting children to school on a school bus is far safer for students than if they are driven by their parents.

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RIDING THE BUS

Safe travels on the road

Those big yellow buses aren’t just for transportation — they are an extension of school

id you know that the big yellow school bus is one of the safest forms of transportation around? In fact, transporting children to school on a school bus is far safer for students than if they are driven by their parents. Every student in SFPS rides a school bus sometime during the school year, and the bus itself is an extension of the school. Whether your child rides daily or occasionally, your help is needed to support our goal of providing safe and economical transportation for students at all times. If you are planning for your child to use SFPS bus transportation, you must pre-register them by filling out a bus registration form and acknowledging on the form that you have read the student and parent responsibilities. You can acquire the registration form on the SFPS website, at the Educational Services Center, or at the Transportation Building located by Santa Fe High at 2201 Yucca St. Once the form is completed, you are required to either email it to bussupport@sfps.info or deliver it to the transportation building for processing. The Parent and Student Responsibilities are also located at the same locations for your convenience. While riding the school bus, students must: u Behave appropriately at bus stops. u Stay away from the bus until it comes to a complete stop and the driver signals that it is OK for you to approach and enter the bus. u Get on and off the bus in a controlled and orderly manner.

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u When being dropped off, exit the bus and walk 10 giant steps away from the bus. Keep a safe distance between you and the bus. Also, remember that the bus driver can see you best when you are away from the bus. u Be aware of the street traffic around you.

Please note

Superintendent Joel Boyd learns firsthand the joys of riding a bus.

u Use the handrail to enter and exit the bus. u Once on the bus, proceed immediately and quietly to the assigned bus seat. u Keep hands, feet and personal possessions out of the aisle and away from windows. u Obey the driver’s instructions — safety is the drivers’ No. 1 concern. u Be a good rider: Speak quietly, stay seated and be courteous.

For safety and security, buses are equipped with video cameras. Students and adults riding our buses may be photographed. In the event of a problem or issue, bus conduct reports will be written by the bus driver. These reports are sent to the school principal and to the parents. If necessary, any disciplinary action will be determined by the school principal. Deviations from regular bus stops require a form to be filled out by the parent/guardian and given to the bus driver. These forms must be signed by the school principal or principal designee. Students who do not qualify for bus transportation may not ride the bus home with a student who is eligible. For more information about school bus transportation, registration and/or parent/student responsibilities please contact David Perez, transportation director, at 467-3500.

Casi todos los estudiantes toman el camión al menos una vez durante el año escolar. FOTOS DE ARCHIVO DEL NEW MEXICAN

Viajando seguro

Esos camiones amarillos no sólo son un medio de transporte, son una extensión de la escuela

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abía usted que los camiones amarillos son uno de los medios más seguros de transporte? De hecho, el transportar a niños a la escuela en un camión escolar es más seguro incluso que si sus padres manejan a la escuela. Casi todos los estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas de Santa Fe, toman el camión escolar en algún punto durante el año escolar, siendo así el transporte una extensión de la escuela. Ya sea que su hijo tome el camión de manera regular o esporádicamente, su ayuda es importante para apoyar nuestra meta de proveer un transporte seguro para los estudiantes todo el tiempo. Para lograrlo, seguimos los procedimientos de disciplina estipulados en el Código de Conducta de las Escuelas Públicas de Santa Fe (SFPS por sus siglas en inglés). Si contempla la opción de que su hijo tome el camión de las SFPS, deberá pre-inscribirlo llenando una forma de transporte, destacando que ha leído las responsabilidades de padres y estudiantes. Puede obtener esta forma en el sitio de las SFPS www.sfps.info, en el Centro de Servicios de Educación o la Oficina de Transporte, ubicada en 2201 Yucca St. al lado de Santa Fe High School. Una vez completa la forma, puede enviarla a bussupport@sfps. info o entregarla en la Oficina de Transporte para ser procesada. Puede obtener las responsabilidades de los padres y estudiantes en los mismos lugares. Este es el primer año que las SFPS tienen preinscripciones para el servicio de transporte. La razón de este cambio es debido a un nuevo sistema de rastreo de cada estudiante llamado Z-Pass. Este sistema funciona usando señales de GPS en los camiones, lo cual permite saber dónde está el estudiante al portar el Z-Pass, que será entregado antes de abordar al camión. Para crear el pase para su hijo, deberá llenar la forma de transporte con los datos que proveerá al departamento de transporte con la información que permita

u permanecer en el lugar asignado durante el trayecto; u manos, pies y objetos personales deberán permanecer fuera de los pasillos y ventanas; u obedecer las instrucciones del chofer – la seguridad es su prioridad u ser un buen pasajero: cortés, hablando en voz baja, permaneciendo en su lugar; u al llegar a su destino, bajar del camión y caminar 10 pasos tratando de alejarse y manteniéndose a una buena distancia del camión. Recuerde que el chofer puede verle mejor cuando está alejado de él y u mantenerse al tanto del tráfico en las calles. Por su seguridad, los camiones cuentan con cámaras.

rastrear al alumno. Esto ayudará también al personal de transporte a saber exactamente el lugar donde se encuentra cada estudiante. Además, sabremos a qué hora abordó el camión (si lo abordó) y a qué hora bajó del camión. Otra ventaja es que daremos tiempo exacto de arribo en caso de que haya demoras por circunstancias inesperadas. En resumen, el sistema proveerá de seguridad y responsabilidad de su hijo(a) de ida y regreso a la escuela. Mientras toma el transporte escolar el estudiante debe: u comportarse apropiadamente en las paradas del camión; u esperar al camión hasta que haya parado completamente y el chofer indique que puede subir al camión; u subir y bajar del camión de manera ordenada; u usar el pasamanos para subir y bajar del camión; u una vez en el camión, llegar a su lugar asignado calladamente y en orden

Tomar en cuenta Por su seguridad, los camiones cuentan con cámaras. Los estudiantes y padres que toman el camión quizá pueden ser fotografiados. En el caso de algún problema que involucre la seguridad de los estudiantes, el chofer llenará el informe de conducta. Estos informes se enviarán al director de la escuela y a los padres. En caso de ser necesario, cualquier acción disciplinaria será tomada por el director de la escuela. Cambios en la ruta original del estudiante, requieren llenar una forma por algún padre de familia/tutor y entregarla al chofer del camión. Estas formas deberán firmarse por el director(a) o persona asignada por él o ella. Los estudiantes que no están inscritos en el programa de transporte no podrán tomar el camión con un alumno que sí está inscrito. Para mayor información sobre el transporte escolar por favor contacte a David Perez, Director de Transporte, al 467-3500. THE NEW MEXICAN BACK TO SCHOOL

Lista de útiles escolares KINDER u 1 mochila regular, etiquetada con el nombre del estudiante u 12 lápices del #2 u 2 lápices adhesivos u 1 04-oz botella de pegamento escolar u 1 caja de 24 crayolas u 1 paquete de acuarelas diferentes colores u 1 par de Tijeras de punta redonda u 2 folder con bolsillos u 1 caja de marcadores de punta gruesa u 1 caja de bolsas tamaño sándwich con zíper u 1caja de pañuelos desechables

GRADE 1 Make sure to label your child’s personal belongings and supplies. NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Tools of the trade for your child This is the general school district supply list. The list varies by school site and grade. Some schools are using the district list, while others are using their own.

KINDERGARTEN u 1 regular backpack, labeled with student’s name u 1 box of 24 crayons u 1 water color paint set u 1 box thick-tip colored markers u 12 No. 2 sharpened pencils with erasers u 2 large glue sticks u 1 4-oz bottle school glue u 1 pair of blunt tip scissors u 2 pocket folders u 1 box sandwich-sized zipper bags u 1 large box of tissue

GRADE 1 u 1 regular backpack, labeled with student’s name u 1 box of 24 crayons u 1 box of colored pencils u 1 box markers u 1 water color paint set u 12 No. 2 sharpened pencils with erasers u 1 pink eraser u 1 pair safety scissors u 1 4-oz bottle white glue u 2 glue sticks u 1 1-inch, 3-ring binder u 3 2-pocket folders u 1 large box tissue u 1 plastic pencil box (optional)

GRADE 2 u 1 box of 24 crayons u 24 No. 2 sharpened pencils with erasers (labeled) u 2 big erasers, preferably white u 1 pair of metal pointed scissors

PLEASE NOTE u Label all supplies (except those marked as “do not label”) with student’s name in permanent marker. u Send supplies in on the first day of school. u Specialists may require more supplies. u 1 bottle (4) white glue and 2 large glue sticks u 3 spiral notebooks (wide ruled) u 3 2-pocket folders u 1 large box tissue u 1 box colored pencils u 6 1-gallon zipper bags (do not label)

GRADE 3 u 1 box of crayons u 1 box of colored pencils u 1 box thin-tipped colored markers u 12 No. 2 sharpened pencils with erasers u 2 pink pearl eraser u 1 large pair of pointed scissors u 2 glue sticks u 2 2-pocket folders u 1 pkg. loose leaf notebook paper (wide rule) u 1 ruler with inch and centimeter markings u 1 large box tissue u 4 spiral notebooks (wide ruled) u 1 set each multiplication and division flash cards (for home use) u 1 package notebook dividers u 1 pencil box u 1 2-inch binder u 2 red correcting pens u 1 1-gallon zipper bag

GRADE 4 u 1 box of 24 crayons u 1 box colored pencils

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u 1 box thin-tip colored markers u 24 No. 2 sharpened pencils with erasers u 2 pink pearl eraser u 1 large pair of metal pointed scissors u 1 bottle white glue u 4 spiral notebooks (wide ruled) u 2 2-pocket folders u 1 pkg. loose leaf paper (wide ruled) u 1 ruler, inch and centimeter markings u 1 large box tissue u 1 1-gallon zipper bags u 2 Highlighters u No trapper keepers u No pencil boxes

GRADE 5 u 1 box of 24 crayons u 1 box of colored pencils u 1 box thin-tip colored markers u 12 No. 2 sharpened pencils with erasers u 2 black Sharpie marking pens — ultra fine point u 3 colored ballpoint pens u 1 small plastic pencil sharpener (that holds shavings) u 1 pink pearl eraser u 1 pair metal pointed scissors u 2 glue sticks or 1 bottle of white glue u 2 spiral notebooks u 2 2-pocket folders u 1 ruler with inch and centimeter markings u 1 large box tissue u 1 packet of small sticky notes u Notebook paper (500) u 1 pencil box u 6 (8)-pack 3-ring notebook dividers u 1 1-inch, 3-ring binder

u 1 mochila regular, etiquetada con el nombre del estudiante u 12 lápices del #2 con borrador u 2 lápices adhesivos u 1 caja de 24 crayolas u 1 paquete de acuarelas diferentes colores u 1 par de tijeras seguras u 1 4-oz botella de pegamento escolar u 3 2-folders con bolsillos u 1 borrador rosa u 1 caja de lápices de color u 1 caja de plástico para lápices (opcional) u 1 1-inch, binder de 3 anillos u 1 caja de marcadores u 1 borrador rosa

GRADE 2 u 1 caja de 24 crayolas u 24 lápices del #2 con punta con borrador (etiquetados) u 2 borradores grandes, blancos de preferencia u 1 par de tijeras de metal con punta u 1 botella de 4 oz de pegamento blanco y 2 lápices adhesivos u 3 cuadernos de espiral (renglón ancho) u 3 2-folder con bolsillos u 1 caja de lápices de color u 6 bolsas con zipper de 1-galon (sin etiquetar) u 1 caja grande de pañuelos desechables (sin etiquetar)

GRADE 3 u 1 caja de marcadores de color delgados u 1 caja de lápices de color u 12 lápices con punta del #2 con borrador u 1 caja de crayolas u 1 par de tijeras metálicas grandes con punta u 2 lápices adhesivos u 1 regla con marcas en centímetros y pulgadas u 1 paquete de hoja gruesa de cuaderno (renglón ancho) u 2 2-folders con bolsillos u 4 cuadernos de espiral (renglón ancho) u 2 borradores rosados u 1 paquete de tarjetas de

multiplicación y división (para usar en casa) u 1 paquete de divisors para cuaderno u 1 caja para lápices u 1 binder de 2 pulgadas u 2 plumas rojas para corregir u 1 caja grande de pañuelos desechables u 1 bolsa con zíper de 1-galón

GRADE 4 u 1 caja de marcadores de color delgados u 1 caja de lápices de color u 24 lápices del #2 con punta u 1 caja de 24 crayolas u 1 par de tijeras metálicas grandes con punta u 1 botella de 4oz de pegamento blanco u 1 regla con marcas en centímetros y pulgadas u 1 bolsa con zipper de 1-galón u 1 caja grande de pañuelos desechables u 1 paquete de hoja gruesa de papel (renglón ancho) u 2 2-folder con bolsillos u 4 cuadernos de espiral (renglón ancho) u 2 borradores rosados u Marca textos u No carpetas de tela u No cajas para lápices

GRADE 5 u 1 caja de 24 crayolas u 1 caja de marcadores delgados u 2 marcadores negros Sharpie – punto ultra fino u 3 Plumas de colores u 1 caja de lápices de color u 12 lápices del #2 con punta y borrador u 1 borrador rosado u 1 sacapuntas pequeño de plástico (sin contenedor de navajas) u 1 par de tijeras metálicas con punta u 1 regla con marcas de centímetros y pulgadas u 2 2-folders con bolsillos u 2 cuadernos de espiral u 1 caja grande de pañuelos desechables u 1 lápiz adhesive o pegamento blanco u Notas adhesivas pequeño u Papel de cuaderno (500 hojas) u 1 caja para lápices u 6 (8)-paquete de divisores de cuadernos de 3 anillos u 1 binder de 3 anillos de 1 pulgada

NOTA u Etiquete todos los artículos (excepto los que estén marcados como no etiquetados) con el nombre del estudiante con marcador permanente. u Envíe los artículos el primer día de clases. u Los especialistas podrían requerir artículos escolares adicionales después de comenzar la escuela.

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THE NEW MEXICAN BACK TO SCHOOL

Snow days Santa Fe Public Schools responds to inclement weather in a variety of ways

Keep informed about school closures when weather turns bad. NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO

ad weather is a part of the school year. Here’s how parents can find out whether the bad weather means their child’s school won’t open. Parents are asked and encouraged to evaluate weather conditions on inclement weather days and make a decision about their own child’s attendance at school that day. Parents may use their own discretion and pick up children anytime during any school day. When weather conditions require a change in the school day schedule, the superintendent of schools will respond in one of four ways:

Two-hour delay Santa Fe Public Schools will announce a two-hour delay to the school day when weather creates hazardous road conditions that compromise the ability of school buses and parents to safely transport students, as well the safety of staff in getting to work. This announcement will be made as early as possible, but not later than 7 a.m. Staff will also be informed by school messenger. Procedures u Buses will run two hours later than normal. School will begin two hours later than normal start time. u When weather reports indicate a deterioration of safe driving conditions, the superintendent may announce a delay the evening prior to the delay. Special note: If a two-hour school delay is called after 6 a.m., school buses may already be en route picking up students. In this case, students who are already en route to school on a school bus will continue on to school. Students waiting at school bus stops will be picked up and brought to school. The students arriving on buses will be supervised at their school site until school begins or until parents pick them up. The twohour delay will be announced on the major television networks and local radio stations. District employees are encouraged to arrive at work as early as driving conditions safely permit. For one or two days immediately following a snow storm, icy conditions often prevail in the early morning hours, making it almost impossible to run school buses in outlying areas. If this condition exists, please watch for news announcements indicating if bus service will not be available or if bus service will consist of running buses in paved areas only. 16 BACK TO SCHOOL THE NEW MEXICAN

Two-hour delay (for outlying schools)

Early release

This includes Tesuque, El Dorado, Atalaya and Turquoise Trail elementary schools only. The roads in these areas are often more severely impacted by inclement weather while roads closer to town remain clear and dry. The same procedures and protocol for a general two-hour delay will be implemented for the staff and students at these four schools. Some secondary students who ride buses that originate in the outlying areas will also be delayed two hours — even though their school has opened on time. These students will be excused for their tardiness. Contact the transportation department to find out which secondary routes this affects.

An early release of schools, a rarely used option, will be called in extreme weather conditions. Early release will be called no later than 11 a.m., and buses will begin picking up students at noon.

Cancellation of school After a two-hour delay has been announced and weather conditions have continued to deteriorate; the superintendent may call a cancellation of school. Procedures u Notice of school cancellation will be made as early as possible, but not later than 8 a.m. u In the event of school cancellation, all schools will be closed and time will be made up according to provisions in the school calendar.

STAY TUNED TO LATEST REPORTS For the most current information on SFPS inclement weather decisions, parents are asked not to call school sites, but are encouraged to watch television reports, check the website at www. sfps.info or listen to local radio stations. NEWSPAPER/WEB: The New Mexican and The New Mexican website, santafenewmexican. com, offer complete coverage of school closures. TV: KOB Channel 4 www.kob.com; KRQE Channel 13 www.krqe.com; KOAT Channel 7 www.koat.com RADIO: KSWV AM 810; KLUV FM 90.7; Peak FM 100.3; KTRC AM 1260; KKOB FM 93.3; KSFR FM 101.1; KVSF AM 1400; KBOM FM 94.7; Edge FM 104.7; KANW FM 89.1; KHFM FM 95.5; KQVA FM 107.5; KUNM FM 89.9; KBAC FM 98.1; Country FM 107.9 SFPS Transportation Department: 467-3541

Procedures

u High school and middle school students will be picked up first by the SFPS buses on the early release days at noon. All high school students will be dismissed at the early release time for bus students. u When high school and middle school bus routes are completed (usually 45 minutes), elementary students will be picked up. Elementary and middle school students who do not ride school buses will remain in regular classes until normal dismissal time or will be released to parents who come to pick up their child. u All after-school programs will be canceled if an early release is announced. u All after-school activities and sporting events will be canceled if school is cancelled; exceptions, while rare, might relate to district or state championship playoff games for high school students only. u School principals may use their discretion for dismissing employees as long as student safety and supervision of students is not compromised.

Assessing road conditions The superintendent and district staff will monitor weather reports regularly for the purpose of anticipating a delay, an early release or a cancellation of school when conditions prevent the safe transportation of students. The superintendent makes the final decision on a two-hour delay preferably by 5 a.m. but no later than 7 a.m. The decision is based on road conditions at the time, as well as snow and ice removal efforts underway by the city and county.

Special notes u When a two-hour delay is confirmed, the information is relayed to the media listed above. u At the request of the superintendent, the media will be notified if a delay is not called, but the community may feel that driving conditions are dangerous.

as inclemencias del clima son parte del año escolar. Aquí le ofrecemos una variedad de recursos para determinar si la escuela de su hijo (a) no tendrá clases por mal tiempo. Se les pide y anima a los padres que evalúen las condiciones climáticas y que tomen una decisión sobre la asistencia de sus propios hijos. Queda a discreción de los padres el recoger a sus hijos de la escuela en cualquier momento durante el día escolar si lo consideran necesario. Cuando debido a las condiciones climáticas se requiere hacer modificación al horario escolar, el Superintendente decidirá una de las opciones a continuación:

Inclemencias del clima Previsiones de las Escuelas Públicas de Santa Fe ante las inclemencias del tiempo

Dos horas de retraso SFPS anunciará un retraso de dos horas a la jornada escolar cuando el clima crea condiciones de las carreteras peligrosas que comprometen la capacidad de los autobuses escolares y estudiantes volver sano y salvo a la escuela. Este anuncio se realizará tan pronto como sea posible, pero no más tarde de 7 a.m. la Escuela comenzará dos horas más tarde del tiempo normal. El personal administrativo también recibirá el mensaje.

Procedimientos u Los camiones escolares llegarán dos horas más tarde de lo normal. La escuela comenzará dos horas más tarde del horario regular. u Cuando los reportes del tiempo indiquen un deterioro en las condiciones del camino, el Superintendente puede dar a conocer las dos horas de retraso el día anterior. Nota: Si el aviso de las dos horas de retraso es anunciado después de las 6 a.m., los camiones escolares quizá ya estén en su ruta para recoger a los alumnos. En este caso, los estudiantes que van en camino continuarán hacia la escuela. Los estudiantes una vez en las paradas, se recogerán y llevarán a la escuela. Los alumnos que lleguen en camión serán supervisados por el personal hasta que las escuela comience o hasta que sus padres los recojan. Las dos horas de retraso se dará a conocer en los principales canales de televisión y estaciones de radio locales. Los empleados del distrito deberán llegar a su trabajo tan pronto como las condiciones de la carretera lo permita. Las condiciones de los caminos después de uno o dos días de una tormenta de nieve prevalecen por las mañanas, impidiendo que los camiones lleguen a ciertas áreas por la mañana. De ser así, por favor manténgase al tanto de las noticias que indiquen si el servicio de transporte escolar no estará disponible o si los camiones sólo llegarán a las áreas pavimentadas.

Dos horas de retraso (para escuelas de la periferia) Incluye a las escuelas Tesuque, El Dorado, Atalaya y Turquoise Trail únicamente. Los camiones en estas áreas son en general más impactadas por las inclemencias del tiempo mientras los caminos en la ciudad pueden estar en buenas condiciones. Los mismos procedimientos y protocolo de dos horas de retraso aplica para los alumnos y personal de estas cuatro escuelas. Algunos alumnos de secundaria y preparatoria que toman el camión en estas áreas también tendrán dos horas de retraso – aunque la escuela a que asisten mantenga el horario regular. El retraso será justificado para estos estudiantes. Póngase en contacto con el Departamento de Transporte para determinar qué rutas serán afectadas por esta opción.

Cancelación de la Clases Después de un retraso de dos horas se ha anunciado y las condiciones meteorológicas han seguido deteriorándose, el Superintendente podrá llamar a una cancelación de la clases.

Manténgase informado de la cancelación de clases por mal tiempo.

Procedimientos u Se dará a conocer la cancelación de las clases lo más pronto posible, pero no después de las 8 a.m. u En la instancia de la cancelación de clases, todas las escuelas estarán cerradas y el tiempo perdido de instrucción se recuperará de acuerdo a lo previsto en el calendario escolar. u Todas las actividades escolares se cancelan.

Salida temprano Un aviso de salida temprano se hará sólo en casos de severas condiciones del clima. Esta llamada se efectuará antes de las 11:00 a.m. y los camiones escolares recogerán a las estudiantes a las 12:00 p.m.

Procedimientos u Los estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria se

MANTÉNGASE AL TANTO DE LAS NOTICIAS Se pide a los padres y estudiantes evitar llamar a la escuela en días nevados, pero se les invita a ver las noticias en televisión, visitar el sitio www.sfps. info o escuchar las estaciones de radio locales.

TV: KOB Canal 4 www.kob.com; KRQE Canal 13 www.krqe.com; KOAT Canal 7 www.koat.com RADIO: KSWV AM 810; KLUV FM 90.7; Peak FM 100.3; KTRC AM 1260; KKOB FM 93.3; KSFR FM 101.1; KVSF AM 1400; KBOM FM 94.7; Edge FM 104.7; KANW FM 89.1; KHFM FM 95.5; KQVA FM 107.5; KUNM FM 89.9; KBAC FM 98.1; Country FM 107.9 Departamento de Transporte de SFPS: 467-3541

recogerán primero por los camiones de las Escuelas Públicas de Santa Fe a las 12 p.m. Los estudiantes de preparatoria podrán irse a casa a la misma hora que los estudiantes de camión. u Una vez terminada la ruta de los estudiantes de preparatoria y secundaria (45 minutos aproximadamente), se recogerá a los alumnos de primaria. Los alumnos de primaria y secundaria que no toman el camión, permanecerán en clases hasta la hora de salida regular o cuando sus padres lleguen por ellos. u Todas las actividades después de escuela y eventos deportivos se cancelan si la escuela se cierra; excepto cuando, en rara ocasión, se lleva a cabo un campeonato estatal o del distrito para estudiantes de preparatoria solamente. u Quedará a discreción de los directores el dejar salir al personal, siempre y cuando la seguridad y supervisión de los estudiantes no se vea comprometida.

Evaluando las condiciones del camino El Superintendente y el personal del distrito monitorearán los reportes del tiempo de manera regular para anticipar el posible retraso, salida temprano o cancelación de clases cuando las condiciones del clima impiden que los alumnos lleguen de manera segura a la escuela. El Superintendente tiene la última palabra para el aviso de dos horas tarde antes de las 5:00 de preferencia pero no después de las 7:00 a.m. La decisión se basa en las condiciones del camino en ese momento, así como los esfuerzos de la ciudad o el condado para limpiar el hielo o nieve.

Nota u Cuando se confirman las dos horas de retraso, la información se da a conocer a los medios listados aquí. u A petición del Superintendente, se comunicará a los medios si no se tendrá un retraso, pero quizá la comunidad considera peligrosas las condiciones del clima. THE NEW MEXICAN BACK TO SCHOOL

PARENT ACADEMY

Get involved in learning Program offers free classes to help families play an active role in the educational process

arental involvement can make a positive difference at all age levels. Parental involvement tends to be the greatest with young children and tends to taper off as children get older. Studies have shown, however, that involvement of parents of middle- and highschool students is equally important. In high school, for example, a parent’s encouragement can influence whether a child stays in school or drops out. Similarly, a child may consider going to college more seriously when parents show interested in the child’s academic achievements and talk with the child about the benefits of a college education. Santa Fe Public Schools Parent Academy can help. It offers free classes with child care (4 to 12 years old) available for most classes. Classes include English as a second language (ESL), computer training for beginners, preparing your child for middle school, and preparing your student for college and career. For more information or to register, go to www.sfps. info/parentacademy or call 467-2059.

Santiago Sanchez works with Sonia Fragozo at Sweeney Elementary School during the school district’s Parent Academy. The program is designed to help draw parents into the educational lives of their children. NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTOS

La Academia de Padres El programa ofrece clases gratuitas para ayudar a las familias a jugar un papel más activo en el proceso educativo

a particiáción de los padres puede hacer una diferencia positiva a cualquier edad y grado. La particiáción de los padres tiende a ser mayor cuando sus hijos son pegueños y tiende a disminuir a medidas en que los niños van creciendo. Los estudios han demostrado, sin embargo, que la participación de los padres en estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria es igualmente importante. En preparatoria, por ejemplo, el ánimo de los padres uede influir en que el estudiante permanezca en la escuela o se de de baja. Un niño podría considerar ir a la uni-

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versidad más seriamente cuando los padres muestran interes en los logros académicos de sus hijos y cuando hablan con sus hijos acerca de los beneficios de la educación universitaria. La Academia de Padres puede ayudar. Ofrece clases gratuitas con cuidado de niños (4 a 12 años) disponibles para la mayoría de las clases. Clases include Ingles como segundo idioma (ESL), formacion basica en el uso de computadoras, apoyando a su hijo(a) para la escuela secundaria, universidad y carrera. Para más información, visite www.sfps. info/parentacademy o llame 505-467-2059.

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SCHOOL DRESS CODE

Stay in style and within the rules

tudents are expected to be neat, clean, and appropriately dressed for learning. “Standard Dress” is a standard set of wearing apparel that looks the same but is more generic in nature (i.e., white shirts with collars, navy blue slacks, etc.). Standard dress must be consistent with the Dress and Appearance Directives. Standard dress is implemented in grades K through 8. High school students must adhere to the dress and appearance directives set forth below. In all elementary and K-8 schools, standard dress shall consist of: u Slacks or shorts of black, navy blue or khaki. Cargo pants are not allowed. u Denim jeans that are classic American straight-legged and waist size appropriate (no cargo pockets, no adornments, torn, etc.). Docker-style pants in khaki or navy blue colors, bib overalls (must have both straps attached). u Skirts, skorts and jumpers of black, navy blue or khaki (pleated or straight, yet no cargo style). u Shirts, blouses, sweatshirts, turtlenecks or sweaters, short or long-sleeved, of any solid color (polo, oxford, collared with/without buttons). No logos except school logo on school T-shirts or sweatshirts. Camisoles should be worn under another article of clothing. u Shoes are meant to include all outer footwear such as sandals, boots, sneakers, etc. and must be worn at all times. In all middle schools, standard dress shall be the same as elementary dress. Without board approval, schools cannot make changes to the above Standard Dress, or Dress and Appearance Directives. Students are prohibited from wearing or using the following items: u Muscle shirts, tank tops, midriff tops (no skin should show between the bottom of the shirt/blouse and the top of the pants/skirt when arms are stretched upward), articles of clothing with spaghetti straps, undergarments as outwear, shredded clothing, off-the-shoulder, lowcut, see-through or minimal clothing; shorts or pants that fit too tightly. u Coats deemed to be disruptive, unsafe and/or unhealthy (“coats” are defined as overcoats or outerwear). u Pants worn below the waist or in a manner that allows the underwear or bare skin to show or which are excessively baggy with low-hanging crotches. Pants and belts must be size appropriate (no more than 3 inches greater than the waist size of the wearer) and worn

around the waist in an appropriate manner (no sagging). Pant cuffs will not drag, nor will they be held up with staples, thumbtacks or any other product not conducive to hemming a pant leg. Tear away and side-zippered pants are to be used only in conjunction with athletic uniforms. u Any attire shorter than the point where extended fingers end when the student is standing up straight. u Clothing, tattoos or accessories that advertise, display or promote any drug (including tobacco and alcohol), sexual innuendo, violence, weaponry, profanity, hate, bigotry or gang-related paraphernalia. u Inappropriate face or body painting. u Clothing or accessories that: display gang affiliation by color, insignia or symbolism; display insignias that suggest illicit or abusive behavior (violence towards others); and disrupt the orderly operation of the school. u Headgear of any kind such as hats, caps, bandanas, hairnets, sunglasses and other head coverings (such as sweatshirt hoods) are not to be worn in any SFPS building or facility with the following exceptions. When said headgear is part of a: work uniform or needed for a specific task(s) as deemed appropriate by the individual’s teacher or supervisor; costume or uniform e.g. marching band, drill team, mariachi, etc.; or religious sect dress code within the student’s tenet of faith. u Face makeup in elementary schools. u Any type of jewelry or hair styles that disrupt the education process (wallet chains, dog collars or spike collars, body piercings, etc.). Gang-related activities and prohibited items: These are indicators used by administration/staff to use to determine if a student’s clothing, possessions, appearance or activities meet three or more of the criteria. If a students attire meets three or more of the criteria, the student will be in violation of the Code of Conduct and will be assigned appropriate consequences. More indicators will generally increase the severity of the consequences. This list is not exhaustive. u Clothing/items representing Insane Clown Posse in name of symbol. u Bandanas. u Tattoos, e.g. three dots, including between fingers, behind ears, back of necks. u Cut eyebrows, shaved head, very close haircut, symbols, logos or numbers cut into hair.

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Boys check out the fashions at a Santa Fe department store. The district’s dress code policy helps students focus on learning. NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO

u Clothing and/or possessions that are in any combination (for example wearing of the same color, such as black on black or blue on blue, colored shirts worn under or over standard polo) of either of the following groups of colors, including but not limited to, shirts, pants belts, shoes, hats, gloves, jewelry, notebooks, binders and writing instruments: blue, gray, purple, black, white, tan/ khaki. u Gathering with other students dressed in similar colors and/or style. u Recruitment, harassment, intimidation, posturing, bullying, fighting; racketeering. u Assault, battery, theft, trespassing, extortion, other criminal activity. u Dickies, Lowrider, Ben Davis, Solo or similar pants. u Nike Cortez, Converse Chuck Taylor, Lugs or similar shoes. u Cotton military-style belts with Old-English letter, number, gang name or flag on the buckle.

u Pendleton, Lowrider, Solo or similar plaid, striped polo or T-shirts. u South Pole brand clothing and accessories. u Items with gang names, logos or numbers that represent a gang, e.g. 13, X3, including embroidered items, using colored tape to write symbols. u Display of signs, symbols, monikers, or signals, tagging, marking. u Displaying or throwing gang signs/ gestures. u Using gang whistles. u Using nicknames/monikers/gang names (i.e. “Vago,” “ShyBoy,” “Bullet,” “Silent,” “Serio”). u Symbols, pictures or nicknames/ monikers on cellphone. u Tagging or graffiti. For more information on dress code, please visit the district’s website at www. sfps.info.

Código de Vestimenta Los estudiantes pueden estar a la moda sin romper las reglas

e espera de los estudiantes el lucir limpios y con vestimenta apropiada para poder aprender. Definición: “Vestimenta Estándar” es un patrón de vestuario que en apariencia es igual pero sin llegar a uniforme, (ej. camisa tipo polo blanca, pantalones azules de vestir, etc.). La vestimenta estándar debe ser consistente con las Directrices de Apariencia y Vestuario. La vestimenta estándar es implementada de pre-escolar al grado 8. Los estudiantes de preparatoria deben acatarse a los lineamientos de apariencia y vestuario mencionadas a continuación. En todas las primarias y escuelas K-8, la vestimenta estándar consiste en: u Pantalones o shorts negro, azul marino o caqui. Pantalones holgados no están permitidos. u Pantalones de mezclilla con corte clásico recto y de tamaño apropiado a la cintura (sin adornos, no holgados, rotos, etc.) Pantalones estilo Dockers en color caqui o azul marino, pantalones con pechera (deberán tener ambos tirantes). u Faldas, skorts y vestidos en negro, azul marino o caqui (plisadas o rectas, no holgadas o con bolsas anchas). u Camisetas, blusas, sudaderas, cuellos de tortuga o suéteres, camisas de manga corta o larga, de cualquier color neutro (tipo polo, Oxford, con cuello sin o con botones). No se aceptan logotipos, excepto los escolares. Blusas de tirantes deberán usarse debajo de otra prenda de vestir. u El calzado se refiere a sandalias, botas, tenis, etc. y deberá usarse todo el tiempo. En secundaria, el código de vestimenta estándar deberá ser el mismo que en primaria. Sin aprobación del Consejo de Educación, las escuelas no pueden hacer cambios a la vestimenta estándar o las Directrices de Apariencia y Vestuario. Se prohíbe a los estudiantes usar lo siguiente: u Camisas sin mangas u ombligueras (no se debe exponer piel entre la costura inferior de la camisa y la cintura del pantalón o falda cuando se levantan los brazos), blusas de tirantes o ropa interior usada sin otra prenda encima, pantalones a la cadera, ropa transparente, con escotes, minifalda, minishorts o panta-

lones muy ajustados. u Abrigos o chaquetas con mensajes o estilos no apropiados por cuestiones de seguridad (ej. gabardinas). u Pantalones usados a la cadera o de manera que muestre ropa interior o piel o excesivamente holgados con el tiro muy largo. Los pantalones y los cinturones deben ser a la medida (no mayor a 3 pulgadas de su talla) y usados alrededor de la cintura de manera apropiada (sin arrastrarlos). El dobladillo del pantalón no debe arrastrar, tampoco subirlo con grapas, chinchetas o cualquier otro producto no usado para subir la bastilla de un pantalón. Pantalones con cierre al lado o abotonados a los lados sólo se usarán con uniformes atléticos. u Cualquier atuendo más cortó que la punta de los dedos con los brazos extendidos al lado de las piernas cuando el alumno está de pie. u Ropa, tatuajes o accesorios que promuevan, desplieguen, promuevan cualquier droga (tabaco o alcohol), contenido sexual, violencia, armas, profanación, odio, racismo o pandillas. u Pintura inapropiada en cara o cuerpo. u Ropa o accesorios que: muestren afiliación a una pandilla por color o emblemas que sugieran violencia o comportamiento abusivo (violencia contra otros) y que disturben el ambiente escolar. u Sombreros, pañuelos, red para el cabello, lentes y capuchas no podrán usarse en ningún edificio de las SFPS con las siguientes excepciones. Cuando sea parte de: uniforme de trabajo o indicado para alguna actividad específica por un profesor o supervisor; uniforme o atuendo especial, ej. mariachi, equipo de atletismo, etc.; o código religioso de la fe que profesa el estudiante. u Maquillaje en la primaria. u Cualquier tipo de joyería o estilos de cabello que incomoden el ambiente educativo (carteras con cadenas, collares de perro o con picos, body piercings, etc.) Actividades de pandillas y artículos prohibidos Estos son indicadores utilizados por el personal administrativo y maestros para determinar si la vestimenta del estudiante, sus objetos personales, apariencia

Los estudiantes del distrito deben vestirse apropiadamente para aprender.

o actividades cumplen con tres o más de estos criterios. Si el alumno cumple con tres o más de estos puntos, el alumno está violando el Código de Conducta y recibirá las consecuencias pertinentes. La severidad aumenta al cumplir con más de estos indicadores. La lista no es exhaustiva. u Ropa/objetos representando a Insane Clown Posse. u Pañuelos. u Tatuajes, ej. tres puntos, incluyendo entre los dedos, detrás de las orejas atrás del cuello. u Cejas rasuradas, rapados, cabello muy corto, símbolos, logos o números cortados en el cabello. u Vestimenta o posesión en cualquiera de estas combinaciones (por ejemplo el usar el mismo color, como negro con negro o azul marino y azul marino, camisetas de color usadas sobre o debajo de camisetas estándar tipo polo) de cualquiera de los siguientes grupos de colores, incluyendo, pero no limitado a, camisetas, cinturones, calzado, sombreros, gorras, guantes, joyería, cuadernos, carpetas, artículos para escribir: azul, gris, morado, negro, blanco, caqui. u Reunirse con otros estudiantes vestidos igual en colores o estilos similares. u Reclutar, hostigar, intimidar, pelear. u Asalto, agresión, hurto, intimi-

dación, violación de propiedad, extorsión u otra actividad criminal. u Dickies, Lowrider, Ben Davis, Solo o pantalones similares. u Nike Cortez, Converse Chuck Taylor, Lugs o calzado similar. u Cinturones de algodón estilo militar con letra gótica, números, nombres de pandillas o bandera en la hebilla. u Pendleton, Lowrider, Solo o camisas de cuadros, estilo polo de rayas o camisetas similares a esas marcas. u Ropa y accesorios de marca South Pole. u Objetos con nombres, logotipos o números asociados con pandillas, ej. 13, X3, incluso objetos bordados, usando de cinta de colores para escribir símbolos. u Mostrar señas, símbolos, nombres, leyendas. u Hacer señas y ademanes pandilleros. u Silbidos asociados a pandillas. u Emplear apodos, sobrenombres asociados con pandillas (ej. “Vago”, “ShyBoy”, “Bullet”, “Silent”, “Serio”). u Símbolos, fotografías, imágenes o sobrenombres en el teléfono celular. u Graffiti o símbolos asociados con pandillas. Para mayor información del Código de Vestimenta, visite el sitio del distrito en www.sfps.info.

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Maralis Norwood, 9, gets a cup of applesauce at the Gonzales Community School cafeteria during lunchtime. New federal guidelines for school meals mean children will have many healthy options along with age-appropriate calorie limits. NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTOS

NUTRITION

Healthy meals, happy children A s students return to school this fall, they’ll find healthy new choices in their school cafeterias. We will be serving school meals that meet tough new federal nutrition standards, ensuring that meals are healthy, well-balanced and provide students all the nutrition they need to succeed at school. School meals offer students milk, fruits, vegetables, protein and grains, and they must meet strict limits for saturated fat and portion size. Starting this fall, school lunches will meet additional standards requiring: u Age-appropriate calorie limits. u Larger servings of vegetables and fruits (student must take at least one serving of produce). u A wider variety of vegetables, including dark green, red/orange and legumes. u Fat-free or 1 percent milk. u More whole grains. u Less sodium. These new standards are in line with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the new MyPlate concept that has replaced MyPyramid. To learn more about this, visit the school district website, www.sfps.info.

APPLY ONLINE

Online services available on the district’s website, www.sfps.info. Apply online for Free or Reduced Meal Applications. Make payments to your child’s lunch account using your debit or credit card. For any further questions or concerns, please contact Judi Jaquez R.D., Director of Student Nutrition, at 2600 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505, 467-3600

School meals offer students milk, fruits, vegetables, protein and grains, and they must meet strict limits for saturated fat and portion size.

Reduced or free meals Santa Fe Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Children need

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healthy meals to learn. Your children may qualify for free or reduced price meals if your household income falls within certain limits. Fill out one applica-

tion per household. Further details and income guidelines are available on the district’s website at www.sfps.info and in registration packets. Remember that if your student received meal benefits in the 2013-14 school year, their status will remain in effect until the new application is processed or for up to 30 days. If a new application is not processed within 30 days into the new school year, your student will have to pay full price. If your student is new to Santa Fe Public Schools, they will need to pay for meals until an application has been processed. This year’s full prices for meals are: u Elementary full price: $2.20 u Middle/high school full price: $2.35

Alimentos sanos, niños felices Las comidas escolares cumplen con rigurosos estándares de nutrición

l regresar a la escuela este otoño, los alumnos encontrarán nuevas opciones sanas en las cafeterías escolares. Serviremos comidas que cumplen con nuevos estándares de nutrición a nivel federal, asegurando que las comidas sean sanas, equilibradas y que provean a los alumnos con toda la nutrición que necesitan para tener éxito en la escuela. Las comidas escolares ofrecen a los alumnos leche, fruta, verduras, proteínas y cereales. Además, deben cumplir con límites estrictos de grasas saturadas y tamaño de cada porción. Empezando este otoño, las comidas en la escuela cumplirán con nuevos estándares que requieren: u Límites de calorías apropiados por edad. u Mayor porción de frutas y verduras (los estudiantes deberán tomar al menos una ración). u Mayor variedad de verduras, incluyendo aquellas de verde oscuro y verduras rojas/anaranjadas y legumbres. u Leche descremada o con 1% (la leche con sabor deberá ser descremada) u Más granos enteros. u Dieta baja en sodio. Estos nuevos estándares están alineados con las Guías Alimentarias para los Estadounidenses 2010 y el nuevo concepto llamado MiPlato, el cual ha reemplazado a MiPirámide. Para aprender más sobre esto, visite el sitio del distrito, www.sfps.info.

Comidas con Descuento o Gratuitas Las Escuelas Públicas de Santa Fe ofrecen comidas sanas todos los días.

INSCRÍBASE Para inscribirse en línea visite el sitio www.sfps.info y oprima “What’s for Lunch”. Luego aparecerá la página con el ícono de Solicitud en Línea de Comidas (Online Applications). Para hacer prepagos oprima el ícono de Pagos en Línea (Online Payments) usando su tarjeta de débito o crédito. Para mayor información contacte a Judi Jaquez R.D., Directora de Nutrición Estudiantil en 2600 Cerrillo Road, Santa Fe, 467-3600.

Los niños necesitan alimentos sanos para poder aprender. Sus hijos podrían calificar para los servicios de la cafetería con descuento o gratuitas si el ingreso familiar está dentro de ciertos límites. Llene sólo una solicitud por hogar. Detalles y tablas de ingreso se encuentran disponibles en el sitio web del distrito, www.sfps.info y en los manuales de inscripción. Recuerde que si su hijo(a) recibió beneficios de alimentos en el año escolar 2013-2014, su condición seguirá en efecto hasta que se procese la nueva solicitud o por 30 días. Si no se ha procesado una nueva solicitud después de 30 días en el nuevo año escolar, su hijo(a) tendrá que pagar el precio completo. Si su hijo(a) es nuevo en el distrito de las Escuelas Públicas de Santa Fe, tendrá que pagar los alimentos hasta que se procese una solicitud. Este año, los precios completos para la comida en las escuelas son: u Precio Completo en la Primaria: $2.20 u Precio Completo Secundaria y Preparatoria: $2.35

Nuevas directrices federales para las comidas escolares exigen opciones más sanas para los niños, junto con límites de calorías por edades.

Las comidas escolares ofrecen a los alumnos leche, fruta, verduras, proteínas y cereales, además de cumplir con estrictos límites de grasa y raciones.

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New schools aim to ease overcrowding By Robert Nott The New Mexican

n Aug. 18, the day Santa Fe Public Schools students return to class, the district also will welcome some new additions, including two brand new K-8 schools intended to ease overcrowding on the city’s south side. El Camino Real Academy and Nina Otero Community School feature expanded classrooms, increased special education space, pre-kindergarten facilities, two gyms and two playgrounds — one for smaller children and one for middle-schoolers. In addition, both schools have computer labs and interactive whiteboards. On the east side, Atalaya Elementary School will reopen this year after extensive demolition and renovation, which involved some conflict over the possibility that the new gym would obscure neighbors’ views. At Piñon and Kearny elementary schools, students will return to renovated buildings that include new classroom wings; improved heating, ventilation and air-conditioning; and other systems upgrades. The district plans to remove all portable classroom buildings from these sites by the end of the calendar year. In addition, Ortiz Middle School is getting a new track and field, and Agua Fría Elementary School is being demolished to make way for an early childhood center. Agua Fría students will transfer to El Camino Real Academy off N.M. 599. Safety upgrades and roofing

Work continued this summer on the playground area at Nina Otero Community School on Paseo del Sol. The new K-8 school, adjacent to Capital High School, will welcome students this school year.

repairs are occurring districtwide. The total cost for the changes is $101 million, funded by 2009 and 2013 general obligation bonds. Additionally, the district will begin to draw from the $55 million education technology bond to initiate its five-year digital learning plan, which will eventually put an age-appropriate computer device in the hands of every one of its roughly 14,000 students. And the district still is using $12.7 million per year from a 2009 mill levy bond for maintenance, upkeep and some technological needs. Proponents of the construction and technology improvements say it’s one way to try to make the district No. 1 in the state within the next three years,

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which is the stated goal of Superintendent Joel Boyd and the school board. “We have raised the bar in Santa Fe Public Schools for what we want our schools to look like and feel like,” said Kristy Janda-Wagner, the district’s executive director of operations. She said the district’s commitment to construction and technology reflects a desire by the community to have modern school facilities. “There are a lot of ways you can ‘get by’ with facilities,” she said. “But there are a lot of programs that require optimization of our space. When we start looking back at 10 or 15 years of initiatives — expansion of full-day kindergarten, art, music, PE, special education

— our facilities support them.” Some critics, including school board member Glenn Wikle, have questioned the increased use of public money to fund the construction projects. But Carl Gruenler, chief financial officer for the district, said the construction and emphasis on digital learning is part of a lengthy mission designed to improve academic achievement and keep pace with fast-moving technological demands to prepare students for college and careers. “Technology is a major tool to support our kids in this world. If our kids can’t learn in this environment, it feels foreign to them,” he said. The district will roll out its digital learning plan in waves, with technological infrastructure built into the new schools and those undergoing renovations this year. Teachers in those schools will receive two extra days of professional development planning on computer software and hardware for their schools. One of those schools will be selected as the first to receive the learning devices. The second year of the plan will extend to seven more schools, including Capshaw Middle School, Capital High School and Nava Elementary School, with another six schools following each remaining year of the five-year plan. Gruenler said the district is still figuring out what kinds of devices to put in schools. Students at the new Mandela International Baccalaureate School, housed on the campus of De Vargas Middle School, will receive laptops, he said, to see how that approach works.

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lyssa Kimble, a soon-to-be fourth-grader in White Plains, N.Y., says she uses the desk in her bedroom for “everything” — creating lesson plans for her makebelieve school, writing stories and storing stuff. Everything, that is, except homework. “Usually, my desk is covered with things, a computer isn’t nearby and my mom isn’t there to help me,” Alyssa says. So she prefers doing homework at the kitchen table. Although bedroom desks remain common, many kids don’t use them for their intended purpose. Thanks to laptop computers and more casual living spaces, they often opt to do homework in kitchens and family rooms, on couches or on beds, turning their desks into depositories for books, toys and crafts. What that means for study habits depends on who’s doing the work, educators and parents say. “I could always get my homework done wherever I was. But some kids, especially if they have ADHD [attention deficit hyperactivity disorder] or another disability, can benefit from doing homework at a specified location like a desk because it tells them, ‘This is the spot where I focus,’” says Ellen Pape, a La Grange, Ill., school reading specialist. “Separating it from other locations gives kids more of a straightforward definition of expectations,” she says. Melissa Kaufman of Santa Clara, Calif., says that where her daughters — Rebekah, 14, and Sarah, 11 — do their homework reflects their different needs and study habits. Kaufman bought Rebekah a desk several years ago because letting her Michael and Melissa Kaufmans bought their daughter, Rebekah, a desk so she would have a place to study. But the ninth-grader said she prefers to do homework on her bed and uses the desk as ‘a repository for the four outfits she tried on earlier that day and rejected.’ PHOTO COURTESY MICHAEL KAUFMAN

work at the kitchen table in their small house became too hard on the rest of the family. “It meant nobody could do anything in the kitchen or living room until homework was done because it would be distracting,” she says. But having “a nice big desk surface” did little to change that. “I don’t think she did her homework at her desk more than once,” Kaufman says. Initially, Rebekah resisted being isolated from the rest of the family. And although today Rebekah does do homework in her room, it is usually on her bed. The desk is where she puts “the four outfits she tried on earlier that day and rejected.” But Kaufman says she doesn’t fight it. “She has still managed to get excellent grades, despite what I would consider less than stellar study habits and environment, so we have to let her go with what she is comfortable with,” she says. Sarah, on the other hand, “needs much more help and encouragement to get her homework done, so doing it in isolation in her room is not really an option” — meaning she’s back at the kitchen table, Kaufman said. Sarah’s desk has suffered a fate similar to her sister’s; it’s covered with piles of books, art supplies and knickknacks. Tami Mount, a New York-area educational consultant, says it’s important for children to have a quiet, dedicated workspace, but it doesn’t matter where that is. “All the tools they need to do their homework, like scissors, rulers, erasers and pencils, should be organized in a place they can be easily retrieved. You don’t want to spend 15 minutes looking for tape,” she says. But some kids work better in an environment where there is, say, music playing or a parent nearby, than isolated at a desk, Mount says. “A quiet desk, a busy kitchen, Starbucks or the living room floor. Like adults, kids find a place that is comfortable and productive,” she says. “And if the living room floor is not proving productive, try something else.”

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From left, Mia Mendoza, Citlali Torres, Monica Bamack and Georgia Guzman dance in their dual-language second-grade class at Agua Fría Elementary School last school year. The program receives extra funding through the grassroots initiative Dollars4Schools. THE NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO

DOLLARS4SCHOOLS

A helping hand for schools Grassroots project raise funds for a variety of programs and classrooms

By Robert Nott The New Mexican

n less than four years, Dollars4 Schools has raised more than $330,000 in money that went to about 300 specific programs and classrooms within the public school system. By letting donors give as little as $25 and usually no more than a few thousand dollars, it allows them to see that they do make a difference when it comes to improving education. Michael and Patricia French initiated this independent website — www. dollars4schools.org — that allows visitors to pledge online donations for specific programs in September 2010. District principals, teachers and other educators can post proposals directly on that site, and visitors can review them based on school, program or genre (art, athletics, environment, etc.). Most of the proposals are short, easy to read and feature photographs. At that time, the Frenches and oth-

ers were concerned about possible budget cuts that could have slashed up to $7 million from the district. “We’re trying to stick to more basic, meat-andpotatoes needs, programs that have been affected by the recent budget cuts,” Patricia French said in 2010. “And in these tough economic times, people may go for supporting programs that are smaller and more attainable.” Apparently so. In the summer of 2013, the Santa Fe Community Foundation took over administrative oversight of Dollars4Schools. Since then it has raised $86,000 for 25 schools and 54 projects, according to Ona Johnson, the community foundation’s project director for Dollars4Schools. Currently, potential donors can help fund projects including lab kits for a

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micro-chemistry class at the Academy of Technology and the Classics ($2,000); buying shirts for choir members at Aspen Community Magnet School ($450); and supporting Santa Fe High School’s Los Caballeros Fieras, which brings together diverse Spanish-speaking students and horses in a mounted drill team ($500). Dollars4Schools also is providing each of the district’s elementary schools with shirts for students in need this year. Johnson said the initiative is a grassroots approach to empower funders to impact education with a small donation. She said many of the sites’ supporters are parents, education advocates and local businesses. “A lot of times people want to give to the schools, but they are not sure how to do is. Dollars4Schools builds that advo-

cacy gap,” said Jennifer Sallee, former principal of Carlos Gilbert Elementary School and principal of the new Nina Otero Community School. She said Nina Otero has already benefited to the tune of about $1,300 in funding from Dollars4Schools for school uniforms and supplies. Leanne DeVane, music coordinator for Santa Fe Public Schools, said that in the past year various music initiatives have received about $1,800 from Dollars4Schools, money used for student transportation and music textbooks, among other things. “I feel Dollars4Schools has this unquestioning belief in the value of what we do, and they know that we are all here to serve the needs of our students in regards to music education,” she said. “I don’t think I ever posted anything that didn’t get funded. And it can give a very personal and satisfying feeling to people to know exactly where the money is going. It’s a nice link between the public schools and the community.”

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Programa vincula a donantes con escuelas By Robert Nott The New Mexican

n menos de cuatro años, Dollars4Schools ha recaudado más de $330,000 en efectivo destinándolo a alrededor de 300 programas específicos y salones de clase dentro del sistema de las escuelas públicas. Permite a los donadores contribuir desde $25 y a no más de unos miles de dólares, así pueden ver que realmente hacen una diferencia con respeto a la mejora de la educación. Michael y Patricia French iniciaron el sitio de web independiente en el 2010 – www.dollars4schools.org - el que autoriza a los usuarios a donar en línea para programas específicos. Directores de escuelas, maestros y otros educadores pueden subir propuestas directamente al sitio y los usuarios pueden buscarlas basado en escuela, programa o género (artes, deportes, medio-ambiente, etc.). La mayoría de las propuestas son breves, fácil de leer y cuentan con fotografías. Cuando fundaron el sitio, los French y otros, se veían preocupados de posibles recortes al presupuesto escolar que pudiera haber llegado hasta 7 millones del distrito. “Estamos tratando de apoyar las necesidades básicas, esenciales y programas afectados por los recortes recientes al presupuesto”, dijo Patricia French en el 2010. “Además, en estos días difíciles en términos económicos, mucha gente puede apoyar a programas que son más pequeños y accesibles”. Al parece así fue. En el verano del 2013, la fundación Santa Fe Community Foundation, quedó a cargo de la supervisión administrativa de Dollars4Schools. Desde entonces, ha recaudado $86,000 para 25 escuelas y 54 proyectos, según Ona Johnson, directora del proyecto Dollars4Schools en la fundación. Actualmente, donadores potenciales pueden ayudar a fundar proyectos que incluyen equipos de un laboratorio para una clase de micro-química en la Academy of Technology and the Classics ($2,000), comprar camisas para miembros del coro en la escuela Aspen Community Magnet School ($450), o hasta apoyar al grupo “Los Caballeros Fieras” de Santa Fe High School, el cual enlaza a estudiantes hispanohablantes con caballos en un equipo de entrenamiento a caballo ($500). Dollars4Schools también provee a cada escuela primaria en el distrito con camisas para estudiantes de escasos recursos. Johnson comenta que la iniciativa es

un enfoque fundamental para facultar a los posibles patrocinadores a tener un impacto en la educación a través de pequeños donativos. Dice que muchos de los que apoyan al sitio son padres, personas que abogan por la educación y negocios locales. “Muchas veces la gente desea apoyar a las escuelas, pero no sabe cómo hacerlo. Dollas4Schools cierra esa brecha”, comenta Jennifer Sallee, anteriormente directora de la primaria Carlos Gilbert y ahora la nueva directora de Nina Otero Community School. Mencionó que Nina Otero ya ha recibido el beneficio con $1,300 donados por Dollars4Schools para uniformes escolares y útiles. Leanne DeVane, coordinadora de música de las Escuelas Públicas de Santa Fe, dice que el año pasado varias iniciativas de música recibieron $1,800 de Dollars4Schools, dinero usado para transporte, libros de música, entre otras cosas. “Creo que Dollars4Schools tiene confianza en el valor de lo que hacemos y todos estamos aquí para servir las necesidades de los estudiantes en su educación musical”, comenta. “No creo haber escrito alguna iniciativa que no haya recibido apoyo. Da una satisfacción muy personal a las personas el saber exactamente a dónde fue su dinero. Es un enlace perfecto entre las escuelas públicas y la comunidad”. Traducción de Patricia De Dios para The New Mexican.

José Vasquez, 10, participa en la celebración anual Fiesta Acuática para Niños de Santa Fe, que recibió apoyo de Dollars4Schools.

El Director de la escuela secundaria De Vargas, Marc Ducharme, habla con Miguel Domínguez, 14, durante la clase de inglés, apoyada a través de Dollars4Schools. THE NEW MEXICAN BACK TO SCHOOL

A student at Little Earth School plays with a Lego game during his pre-kindergarten class. NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO