Ortiz Middle

📣 You're Invited to Our Open House!
Join us on September 9th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for a chance to meet our amazing teachers, explore classrooms, and learn more about what makes our school special! We can't wait to welcome you and your family! 💫

📍 Location: Ortiz Middle School

📣 ¡Estás invitado a nuestra Casa Abierta!

Acompáñanos el 9 de septiembre de 5:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. para conocer a nuestros increíbles maestros, explorar las aulas y descubrir lo que hace única a nuestra escuela. ¡Esperamos darte la bienvenida a ti y a tu familia! 💫

📍 Ubicación: Ortiz Middle School

#OpenHouse #BackToSchool #MeetTheTeachers #CasaAbierta #Escuela

🚨 Important Reminder / Aviso Importante 🚨

To help prevent class disruptions, students will not be released 30 minutes before the bell rings.
If your child has a doctor’s appointment, please provide a doctor’s note.

Para evitar interrupciones en clase, no se permitirá que los estudiantes salgan 30 minutos antes de que suene la campana.
Si su hijo/a tiene una cita médica, por favor proporcione una nota del médico.

Thank you for your understanding! / ¡Gracias por su comprensión!

🎉 You're Invited! La Feria Southside 🎉
📍 Ortiz Middle School Football Field – South Meadows Rd, Santa Fe, NM
📅 Wednesday, August 27, 2025
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
FREE & open to all community members!

✨ Enjoy an evening of culture, music, and community fun:
🎭 Ballet Folklórico – 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
🎶 Live Music by Nosotros – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors! 🌟


🎉 ¡Estás invitado a La Feria Southside! 🎉
📍 Escuela Intermedia Ortiz – Campo de fútbol
📅 Miércoles, 27 de agosto de 2025
🕓 De 4:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m.
¡Evento GRATUITO y abierto a toda la comunidad!

✨ Disfruta una tarde llena de cultura, música y diversión:
🎭 Ballet Folklórico – 4:30 p. m. a 5:30 p. m.
🎶 La banda Nosotros – 6:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m.

¡Trae a tu familia, amigos y vecinos! 🌟

Strong communication between families and schools is key to supporting every child’s success. This guide will help you make sure you’re receiving all important updates from your child’s teacher, school, and the district. For more information on how to access these platforms, FAQs, and short videos on MyPowerHub features, visit: sfps.education/mypowerhub.

Dear Parents and Families,

I hope this message finds you well!

Volleyball tryouts will take place on the following days:

• Monday, August 11
• Tuesday, August 12
• Wednesday, August 13
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM each day

If your daughter is interested in participating, please ensure she has a current sports physical and that the following documents are completed and uploaded to https://www.dragonflymax.com/ before tryouts begin on Monday, August 11.

You may pick up physical packets from the front office, or download the necessary forms from https://www.nmact.org/file/Physical_Form.pdf .

Required Documents:

PPE Health History Form

PPE Physical Examination

PPE Medical Eligibility Form

Consent to Treat Form

NMAA Concussion in Sports Form

Hazing Prevention for Students Certificate
(https://nfhslearn.com/courses?role=student)

Concussion for Students Certificate
(https://nfhslearn.com/courses?role=student)

SFPS Code of Conduct Acknowledgement Form

If you have any questions, contact Coach Cordova:
tcordova@sfps.k12.nm.us

🎒✨ Jumpstart at Ortiz Middle School ✨🎒

Mark your calendars! 📅 On August 7th at 4:30 PM, come join us for an exciting Jumpstart event at Ortiz Middle School! 🎉 This is a great chance to meet our amazing teachers and get to know our new Principal, Dr. Alexander Robertson! 🧑‍🏫👩‍🏫 Let’s kick off the school year together and make it the best one yet! 🚀
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙
#OrtizMiddleSchool #BackToSchool #JumpstartEvent #MeetTheTeachers #DrRobertson #NewSchoolYear

🎒✨ ¡Comienza el año escolar en Ortiz Middle School! ✨🎒

¡Apúntate en tu calendario! 📅 El 7 de agosto a las 4:30 p. m., ¡ven a disfrutar de un emocionante evento de inicio en la Escuela Ortiz! 🎉 ¡Esta es una gran oportunidad para conocer a nuestros increíbles maestros y a nuestro nueva director, Dr. Alexander Robertson! 👩‍🏫 ¡Comencemos el año escolar juntos y hagamos que sea el mejor hasta ahora! 🚀¡Nos encantaría verte allí! 💙
#EscuelaIntermediaOrtiz #RegresoAlClases #EventoDeInicioEducativo #ConoceAlMaestro

Please see attachments for an important update regarding afterschool programming for school year 2025-26.
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Consulte los archivos adjuntos para obtener una actualización importante sobre el programa extracurricular para el año escolar 2025-2026.

Reminder! All students must have required vaccines or an approved exemption to attend school. This is especially important for Pre-K, 7th, and 12th grade students. Free immunizations are available through SFPS, with walk-in clinics on July 25, July 30, and August 6.

¡Recordatorio! Todos los estudiantes deben tener las vacunas requeridas o una exención aprobada para asistir a la escuela. Esto es especialmente importante para los estudiantes de prekínder, 7.º y 12.º grado. Las vacunas son gratuitas y están disponibles a través de SFPS, con clínicas sin cita previa los días 25 y 30 de julio y 6 de agosto.

🚨 Happening TOMORROW: SFPS Job Fair – May 14th! 🚨 Looking to start or grow your career in education? Santa Fe Public Schools is hiring for a variety of positions — from teachers to support staff and more! 📅 TOMORROW – Wednesday, May 14th 📍 Educational Services Center, 610 Alta Vista 🕘 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM

🎉 Celebrate a Star in Our Schools! 🌟 Do you know a classroom teacher or Educational Support Professional (ESP) who’s making a BIG impact in the lives of students? Now’s your chance to recognize them! 👏🍎 Each quarter, SFPS & NEA-Santa Fe surprise one amazing teacher and one incredible ESP with a certificate, a gift, and a spotlight on our website & social media! 💫 📣 Who Can Nominate? Students, parents, staff, community members—everyone is welcome! 🗓️ Nomination Window: April 8 – April 18, 2025 📍 Paper forms also available at 610 Alta Vista Street 📞 Questions? Call (505) 467-2590 👇 Submit your nomination today: 🍎 Teacher: https://sfps.education/NominateTeacher 🤝 ESP:https://sfps.education/NominateESP Let’s show our gratitude and lift up the everyday heroes in our schools! ❤️ #ThankATeacher #SFPSProud #ESPShine

7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball did really well in the season ending tournament! 7th grade came out Victorious with a 1st place, and 8th grade did awesome too with a 3rd place win!!!

Ortiz Gifted students competed at National History Day! Congrats to all the participants and a first place WIN goes to Noah and Mari! Awesome work!

As a precautionary measure following PNM's notice of a potential power shutdown on Thursday, March 6 (due to high winds), Santa Fe Public Schools will implement the District’s inclement weather procedures and shift to a remote learning and work day. This will allow us to ensure the health and safety of all. Additionally, we must comply with state-required instructional hours and avoid extending the school year beyond the scheduled final day of school. Please ensure that students are prepared for remote learning tomorrow, and stay safe. For more information, see: https://5il.co/39nqg -- Como medida de precaución luego del aviso de PNM sobre un posible corte de energía el jueves 6 de marzo (debido a fuertes vientos), las Escuelas Públicas de Santa Fe implementarán los procedimientos del Distrito para las inclemencias del tiempo y cambiarán a un día de trabajo y aprendizaje remoto. Esto nos permitirá garantizar la salud y la seguridad de todos. Además, debemos cumplir con las horas de instrucción requeridas por el estado y evitar extender el año escolar más allá del último día de clases programado. Asegúrese de que los estudiantes estén preparados para el aprendizaje remoto mañana y manténgase a salvo. Para obtener más información, consulte: https://5il.co/39nqg

All SFPS schools are on a 2-hour delay for Tuesday, January 21st, due to extremely cold temperatures from the forecasted arctic blast in the morning. Bus schedules will also run 2 hours later than usual. Please make sure your student(s) are not dropped off before the delayed start, as staff will not be on campus. Full-day Pre-K programs are delayed by 2 hours, while morning Pre-K is canceled. Afternoon Pre-K programs will continue as scheduled. Stay safe and take necessary precautions. Thank you for your understanding. --- Todas las escuelas de SFPS tienen un retraso de 2 horas para el martes 21 de enero debido a las temperaturas extremadamente frías causadas por la explosión ártica pronosticada para la mañana. Los horarios de los autobuses también funcionarán 2 horas más tarde de lo habitual. Asegúrese de que no dejen a sus estudiantes antes del inicio retrasado, ya que el personal no estará en el campus. Los programas de Pre-K de día completo se retrasan 2 horas, mientras que el Pre-K de la mañana se cancela. Los programas de Pre-K de la tarde continuarán según lo programado. Manténgase a salvo y tome las precauciones necesarias. Gracias por su comprensión.

Edward Ortiz Middle School Title One Parent Involvement Meeting Wednesday, December 11 · 4:00 – 5:00pm Join in person or feel free to jump online and see what it is all about. Looking forward to seeing you there. Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/irb-daob-ppd Or dial: ‪(US) +1 402-364-0245‬ PIN: ‪942 038 671‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/irb-daob-ppd?pin=4513984776368 Reunión de participación de padres de Título Uno Miércoles 11 de diciembre · 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Únase en persona o siéntase libre de conectarse en línea y ver de qué se trata. Espero verte allí. Información para unirse a Google Meet Enlace de videollamada: https://meet.google.com/irb-daob-ppd O marque: (EE. UU.) +1 402-364-0245 PIN: 942 038 671# Más números de teléfono: https://tel.meet/irb-daob-ppd?pin=4513984776368

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Break is ALL WEEK!!! November 25-29. See you December 2nd!!!

Attention Sweeney Elementary School and Ortiz Middle School parents. Due to a city water line break, Ortiz and Sweeney will be on remote learning for Wednesday. Remote learning will only be for these two schools!

Due to unsafe road conditions in certain areas of the District, all SFPS schools will be closed Friday, November 8th. Please note that this is not a remote learning day. Debido a las condiciones inseguras de las carreteras en ciertas áreas del Distrito, todas las escuelas de SFPS estarán cerradas el viernes 8 de noviembre. Tenga en cuenta que este no es un día de aprendizaje remoto.

Due to road conditions in certain areas of the district, all SFPS schools will have a two-hour delay on Friday, Nov. 8th to allow extra time for buses to transport students safely. This means that bus schedules will run two hours later than usual. Please ensure your student(s) are kept from being dropped off before the delayed start as staff will not be on campus. Full-day Pre-K programs are delayed by two hours, while morning Pre-K programs are canceled. Afternoon Pre-K programs will continue as scheduled. Our next update will be at 8 a.m. Debido a las condiciones de las carreteras en ciertas áreas del distrito, todas las escuelas de SFPS tendrán un retraso de dos horas el viernes 8 de noviembre para dar tiempo adicional a los autobuses para transportar a los estudiantes de manera segura. Esto significa que los horarios de los autobuses circularán dos horas más tarde de lo habitual. Asegúrese de evitar que su(s) estudiante(s) sean dejados antes del inicio retrasado, ya que el personal no estará en el campus. Los programas de Pre-K de día completo se retrasan dos horas, mientras que los programas de Pre-K de la mañana se cancelan. Los programas de Pre-K de la tarde continuarán según lo programado. Nuestra próxima actualización será a las 8 a.m.

Due to unsafe road conditions in certain areas of the District, all SFPS schools will be closed Thursday, Nov. 7th. Please note that this is not a remote learning day. Debido a las condiciones inseguras de las carreteras en ciertas áreas del Distrito, todas las escuelas de SFPS estarán cerradas el jueves 7 de noviembre. Tenga en cuenta que este no es un día de aprendizaje remoto.