🎶 Save the Date! / ¡Reserva la Fecha! 🎶
🎺 Support Our Musicians! / ¡Apoya a Nuestros Músicos! 🎺
From band to choir, come celebrate the hard work and dedication of our amazing performers. Whether you’re a parent, a friend, or a member of the community, your presence makes a huge difference!
🎺 ¡Acompáñenos para una noche llena de talento y armonía! 🎺
Desde la banda hasta el coro, venga a celebrar el esfuerzo y la dedicación de nuestros increíbles estudiantes. Ya sea padre de familia, amigo o miembro de la comunidad, ¡su presencia es muy importante!
🗓️ Event Details / Detalles del Evento
When / Cuándo: May 11th | 11 de mayo
Time / Hora: 5:30 PM
Where / Dónde: Ortiz Middle School
#OrtizMiddleSchool #SpringConcert #MusicEducation #ConciertoDePrimavera
🎺 Support Our Musicians! / ¡Apoya a Nuestros Músicos! 🎺
From band to choir, come celebrate the hard work and dedication of our amazing performers. Whether you’re a parent, a friend, or a member of the community, your presence makes a huge difference!
🎺 ¡Acompáñenos para una noche llena de talento y armonía! 🎺
Desde la banda hasta el coro, venga a celebrar el esfuerzo y la dedicación de nuestros increíbles estudiantes. Ya sea padre de familia, amigo o miembro de la comunidad, ¡su presencia es muy importante!
🗓️ Event Details / Detalles del Evento
When / Cuándo: May 11th | 11 de mayo
Time / Hora: 5:30 PM
Where / Dónde: Ortiz Middle School
#OrtizMiddleSchool #SpringConcert #MusicEducation #ConciertoDePrimavera
🎓 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
We are excited to announce that the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at Ortiz Middle School will take place on May 21st at 8:30 AM.
Invitations with additional details have been sent home with your student. Please review them carefully.
We look forward to celebrating this important milestone together!
🎓 Nos complace anunciar que la Ceremonia de Promoción de 8º grado en Ortiz Middle School se llevará a cabo el 21 de mayo a las 8:30 AM.
Las invitaciones con más detalles han sido enviadas a casa con su estudiante. Por favor revísalas cuidadosamente.
¡Esperamos celebrar este importante logro juntos!
We are excited to announce that the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at Ortiz Middle School will take place on May 21st at 8:30 AM.
Invitations with additional details have been sent home with your student. Please review them carefully.
We look forward to celebrating this important milestone together!
🎓 Nos complace anunciar que la Ceremonia de Promoción de 8º grado en Ortiz Middle School se llevará a cabo el 21 de mayo a las 8:30 AM.
Las invitaciones con más detalles han sido enviadas a casa con su estudiante. Por favor revísalas cuidadosamente.
¡Esperamos celebrar este importante logro juntos!
Families & staff, please read the attached letter for an important message regarding the Canvas data breach.
A letter to Santa Fe Public Schools' teachers from Superintendent Dr. Christine Griffin.
Join our final SFPS AI Info & Input session of the school year to learn about our AI approach and share your feedback. The session will be TODAY, May 6th, 5:15-6:15 PM at Gonzales Community School. Check out the flyer for more details.
Parents & Caregivers — You’re Invited!
Join the Office of Student Wellness for Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health, a virtual workshop designed just for parents and caregivers.
📅 Tuesday, May 5
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
💻 Virtual Meeting
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
• Recognize the difference between a crisis and non-crisis situation
• Identify warning signs of concern
• Start meaningful conversations about mental health
• Know when and how to seek professional support
• Explore available resources and supports
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/SFPSParentMHWorkshop
We look forward to supporting families as we work together to care for student well-being.
Join the Office of Student Wellness for Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health, a virtual workshop designed just for parents and caregivers.
📅 Tuesday, May 5
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
💻 Virtual Meeting
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
• Recognize the difference between a crisis and non-crisis situation
• Identify warning signs of concern
• Start meaningful conversations about mental health
• Know when and how to seek professional support
• Explore available resources and supports
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/SFPSParentMHWorkshop
We look forward to supporting families as we work together to care for student well-being.
Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our offices running smoothly every single day. Your organization, dedication, and behind-the-scenes work make a meaningful difference for our staff, students, and schools. Thank you for all you do — we truly appreciate you!
Happy National Volunteer Appreciation Week!
Thank you SFPS Volunteers, for working with our students, families, faculty staff and the entire SFPS community!
We love seeing you in our schools and we truly appreciate your support.
Thank you SFPS Volunteers, for working with our students, families, faculty staff and the entire SFPS community!
We love seeing you in our schools and we truly appreciate your support.
Don’t let their brains hit snooze—keep learning going all summer long! ☀️📚
Santa Fe Public Schools Summer Programs offer students engaging, hands-on opportunities to stay sharp, build skills, and have fun with friends. From academic support to enrichment activities, there’s something for every learner.
Spots fill quickly—sign your student up today and set them up for success this fall!
🔗 Learn more and register: https://sfps.education/summer26
Santa Fe Public Schools Summer Programs offer students engaging, hands-on opportunities to stay sharp, build skills, and have fun with friends. From academic support to enrichment activities, there’s something for every learner.
Spots fill quickly—sign your student up today and set them up for success this fall!
🔗 Learn more and register: https://sfps.education/summer26
📢 Community in Schools Food Distribution / Distribución de alimentos
Community in Schools will provide food for families . Families can pick up food outside the front of the school from 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM.
La organización Community in Schools proporcionará alimentos para las familias . Las familias pueden recoger comida afuera, frente a la escuela, de 3:00 p.m. a 4:15 p.m..
Community in Schools will provide food for families . Families can pick up food outside the front of the school from 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM.
La organización Community in Schools proporcionará alimentos para las familias . Las familias pueden recoger comida afuera, frente a la escuela, de 3:00 p.m. a 4:15 p.m..
Your invited to the end of year celebration held by Sage.
🎭 You’re Invited! / ¡Están Invitados! 🎭
Join us for a special performance by the Ortiz Drama students as they present two short plays: The Secret and The Cross Roads! Bring your family and friends to support these talented students and enjoy a morning of live theater. Reservation needed to attend play Please email SBJones@sfps.k12.nm.us to reserve a spot for yourself and/or your class. Students will sit on the floor. Chairs will be provided for adults.
🕘 Showtimes:
• 9:25 AM
• 10:10 AM
• 10:50 AM
⏰ Adults are invited to arrive 15 minutes before showtime.
✨ Free admission / Entrada gratis ✨
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🎭 ¡Acompáñanos! 🎭
Ven a disfrutar de una presentación especial de los estudiantes de teatro de Ortiz, quienes presentarán dos obras cortas: The Secret y The Cross Roads. ¡Invita a tu familia y amigos para apoyar a estos talentosos estudiantes y disfrutar del teatro en vivo! Reservacion son necesarias por favor mande correo electronico a SBJones@sfps.k12.nm.us.
🕘 Horarios:
• 9:25 AM
• 10:10 AM
• 10:50 AM
⏰ Se invita a los adultos a llegar 15 minutos antes del inicio.
¡Los esperamos! / We hope to see you there!
Spring Break March 30th - April 3rd.
See you back in class on Monday, April 6th.
See you back in class on Monday, April 6th.
📣 Now Hiring: Assistant Superintendent
Santa Fe Public Schools is looking for a strong instructional leader to support principals, lead school improvement efforts, and drive student achievement across the district.
🎓 Requirements:
• Master’s in Educational Administration
• NM Admin License (3B)
• 8+ years leadership experience
⭐ Preferred: Doctorate, bilingual (Spanish/English), central office experience
💼 Salary: $115K–$130K+ + benefits
📅 12-month | Full-time
👉 Apply today and help shape the future of our schools!
Santa Fe Public Schools is looking for a strong instructional leader to support principals, lead school improvement efforts, and drive student achievement across the district.
🎓 Requirements:
• Master’s in Educational Administration
• NM Admin License (3B)
• 8+ years leadership experience
⭐ Preferred: Doctorate, bilingual (Spanish/English), central office experience
💼 Salary: $115K–$130K+ + benefits
📅 12-month | Full-time
👉 Apply today and help shape the future of our schools!
📢 Career Day at Ortiz Middle School!
Parents and Guardians,
Career Day at Ortiz Middle School is this Thursday, the 19th, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. This is a great opportunity for our students to explore different careers and learn about the many paths they can take in the future.
We hope that you remind them to ask questions so they can get ready for there future!
📍 Ortiz Middle School
📅 Thursday the 19th
⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📢 ¡Día de Carreras en Ortiz Middle School!
Padres y tutores,
Están cordialmente invitados a asistir al Día de Carreras en Ortiz Middle School este jueves 19 de 9:30 AM a 11:30 AM. Esta es una excelente oportunidad para que nuestros estudiantes exploren diferentes profesiones y aprendan sobre los muchos caminos que pueden tomar en el futuro.
Platique con su estudiante sober que le gustaría aprender y preguntar sobre su futuro!
📍 Ortiz Middle School
📅 Jueves 19
⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Parents and Guardians,
Career Day at Ortiz Middle School is this Thursday, the 19th, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. This is a great opportunity for our students to explore different careers and learn about the many paths they can take in the future.
We hope that you remind them to ask questions so they can get ready for there future!
📍 Ortiz Middle School
📅 Thursday the 19th
⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📢 ¡Día de Carreras en Ortiz Middle School!
Padres y tutores,
Están cordialmente invitados a asistir al Día de Carreras en Ortiz Middle School este jueves 19 de 9:30 AM a 11:30 AM. Esta es una excelente oportunidad para que nuestros estudiantes exploren diferentes profesiones y aprendan sobre los muchos caminos que pueden tomar en el futuro.
Platique con su estudiante sober que le gustaría aprender y preguntar sobre su futuro!
📍 Ortiz Middle School
📅 Jueves 19
⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
This week is Spirit Week at Ortiz Middle School, and we are excited to see our students show their school pride! We encourage all students to participate in the fun activities and themed days throughout the week.
Participating in Spirit Week is a great way for students to build school community, express themselves, and have fun with their classmates. Please help remind and encourage your student to join in!
Thank you for your continued support of our school and our students. We look forward to a week full of school spirit!
🎉 ¡Semana del Espíritu en Ortiz Middle School! 🎉
¡Esta semana es la Semana del Espíritu en Ortiz Middle School y estamos emocionados de ver a nuestros estudiantes mostrar su orgullo escolar! Animamos a todos los estudiantes a participar en las actividades divertidas y los días temáticos durante la semana.
Participar en la Semana del Espíritu es una excelente manera para que los estudiantes fortalezcan la comunidad escolar, se expresen y se diviertan con sus compañeros. ¡Por favor ayude recordándoles y animando a su estudiante a participar!
Gracias por su continuo apoyo a nuestra escuela y a nuestros estudiantes. ¡Esperamos una semana llena de espíritu escolar!
Participating in Spirit Week is a great way for students to build school community, express themselves, and have fun with their classmates. Please help remind and encourage your student to join in!
Thank you for your continued support of our school and our students. We look forward to a week full of school spirit!
🎉 ¡Semana del Espíritu en Ortiz Middle School! 🎉
¡Esta semana es la Semana del Espíritu en Ortiz Middle School y estamos emocionados de ver a nuestros estudiantes mostrar su orgullo escolar! Animamos a todos los estudiantes a participar en las actividades divertidas y los días temáticos durante la semana.
Participar en la Semana del Espíritu es una excelente manera para que los estudiantes fortalezcan la comunidad escolar, se expresen y se diviertan con sus compañeros. ¡Por favor ayude recordándoles y animando a su estudiante a participar!
Gracias por su continuo apoyo a nuestra escuela y a nuestros estudiantes. ¡Esperamos una semana llena de espíritu escolar!
🎬 Exciting News from Ortiz!
Our Ortiz 8th Grade short films will be featured in the Film Prize Junior New Mexico competition! 🎥✨
All three Ortiz films will be screened during the festival.
📍 Location: Navy Pier Theater & Santa Monica Theater
Albuquerque Convention Center
🗓 Screening Times:
Friday, March 20 – 5:15 PM
Saturday, March 21 – 10:45 AM, 2:30 PM, 6:15 PM
Come out and support our talented students and celebrate their creativity on the big screen! 🍿🌟
🎬 ¡Noticias emocionantes de Ortiz!
¡Los cortometrajes de 8.º grado de Ortiz serán presentados en la competencia FilmPrize Junior New Mexico! 🎥✨
Las tres películas de Ortiz se proyectarán durante el festival.
📍 Lugar: Teatro Navy Pier y Teatro Santa Monica
Centro de Convenciones de Albuquerque
🗓 Horarios de proyección:
Viernes, 20 de marzo – 5:15 PM
Sábado, 21 de marzo – 10:45 AM, 2:30 PM, 6:15 PM
¡Vengan a apoyar a nuestros talentosos estudiantes y celebren su creatividad en la pantalla grande! 🍿🌟
Our Ortiz 8th Grade short films will be featured in the Film Prize Junior New Mexico competition! 🎥✨
All three Ortiz films will be screened during the festival.
📍 Location: Navy Pier Theater & Santa Monica Theater
Albuquerque Convention Center
🗓 Screening Times:
Friday, March 20 – 5:15 PM
Saturday, March 21 – 10:45 AM, 2:30 PM, 6:15 PM
Come out and support our talented students and celebrate their creativity on the big screen! 🍿🌟
🎬 ¡Noticias emocionantes de Ortiz!
¡Los cortometrajes de 8.º grado de Ortiz serán presentados en la competencia FilmPrize Junior New Mexico! 🎥✨
Las tres películas de Ortiz se proyectarán durante el festival.
📍 Lugar: Teatro Navy Pier y Teatro Santa Monica
Centro de Convenciones de Albuquerque
🗓 Horarios de proyección:
Viernes, 20 de marzo – 5:15 PM
Sábado, 21 de marzo – 10:45 AM, 2:30 PM, 6:15 PM
¡Vengan a apoyar a nuestros talentosos estudiantes y celebren su creatividad en la pantalla grande! 🍿🌟
Update for Families: Free Tech Classes with Teeniors
Please note a schedule change for the upcoming class. The session originally planned for April 6 will now take place on Tuesday, April 7 from 11 AM – 1 PM.
Here’s the full schedule of free classes:
📱 March 9 – Smartphones 101
📧 March 23 – How to Clean Out Your Gmail
💻 April 7 – Loneliness & Connection in the Digital Age (NEW DATE & TIME: 11 AM – 1 PM)
📍 Location: Board Room, Santa Fe Public Schools
610 Alta Vista St.
These classes are free and open to everyone. Join us to learn helpful tech tips and build confidence using digital tools!
RSVP with Raquel at 505-467-2050 or rplaza@sfps.k12.nm.us
Please note a schedule change for the upcoming class. The session originally planned for April 6 will now take place on Tuesday, April 7 from 11 AM – 1 PM.
Here’s the full schedule of free classes:
📱 March 9 – Smartphones 101
📧 March 23 – How to Clean Out Your Gmail
💻 April 7 – Loneliness & Connection in the Digital Age (NEW DATE & TIME: 11 AM – 1 PM)
📍 Location: Board Room, Santa Fe Public Schools
610 Alta Vista St.
These classes are free and open to everyone. Join us to learn helpful tech tips and build confidence using digital tools!
RSVP with Raquel at 505-467-2050 or rplaza@sfps.k12.nm.us
📅 We’ve heard your questions about the upcoming school year calendar, and we appreciate families reaching out!
SFPS follows a set process each year to develop the school calendar. To learn more about that process, visit: www.sfps.info/page/school-calendar
The proposed calendar will go to the Board of Education on March 26. Once approved, it will be posted on the district’s website and SFPS families will be notified. 📣
Thank you for your patience! 💙
📣 SFPS Families: Free Parenting Classes!
There are still spaces available for FREE Love and Logic parenting classes! Join us on March 9 from 6–8 PM at Kearny Elementary (901 Avenida de las Campanas).
Learn practical, step-by-step strategies to set firm limits without arguments, share control through choices, and help your child build independence through healthy decision-making.
To register, contact Raquel Plaza at 505-467-2050 or sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf97Kvs9S1Y13qkK333oHCGbZuqlZ52WVCaAva6NJhGfVKNUw/viewform
More details are available on the flyer. We hope to see you there! 👨👩👧👦✨
There are still spaces available for FREE Love and Logic parenting classes! Join us on March 9 from 6–8 PM at Kearny Elementary (901 Avenida de las Campanas).
Learn practical, step-by-step strategies to set firm limits without arguments, share control through choices, and help your child build independence through healthy decision-making.
To register, contact Raquel Plaza at 505-467-2050 or sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf97Kvs9S1Y13qkK333oHCGbZuqlZ52WVCaAva6NJhGfVKNUw/viewform
More details are available on the flyer. We hope to see you there! 👨👩👧👦✨
