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Ortiz Middle

Striving for Excellence
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026 | Viernes, 23 de octubre de 2026

🎉 Let’s celebrate our students’ Quarter 1 progress!
¡Celebremos el progreso de nuestros estudiantes durante el primer trimestre!

Families are invited to meet with teachers to review student progress reports and celebrate accomplishments. We look forward to seeing you! 💙

¡Invitamos a todas las familias a reunirse con los maestros para revisar los informes de progreso y celebrar los logros de sus estudiantes! ¡Esperamos verlos! 💙

🕗 CONFERENCE HOURS | HORARIO DE REUNIONES

🌞 8:20 AM – 12:00 PM
Classrooms open and teachers available.
Aulas abiertas y maestros disponibles.

🍎 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Teacher lunch break — NO CONFERENCES.
Hora de almuerzo de los maestros — NO HABRÁ REUNIONES.

🌤️ 1:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Classrooms open and teachers available.
Aulas abiertas y maestros disponibles.

🤝 Your partnership makes a difference! We hope to see you there!
¡Su colaboración hace la diferencia! ¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!

#ParentTeacherConferences #ReunionesDePadresYMaestros #StudentSuccess #ÉxitoEstudiantil #Quarter1 #PrimerTrimestre
9 days ago, Raquel Gutierrez
Parent teacher conferences/ conferencia de papas
Hornet Academy Families / Estimadas Familias de Hornet Academy,
We are excited to invite you and your family to our upcoming Hornet Academy OST
First Family Night! 💜 /

¡Estamos muy emocionados de invitarles a usted y a su
familia a nuestra próxima Primera Noche Familiar OST de Hornet Academy! 💜

Thank you for being an important part of the Hornet Academy family! / ¡Gracias
por ser una parte importante de la familia de Hornet Academy! 🐝💜

With appreciation / Con aprecio,

Dr. Alexandra Robertson Mrs. Louriza Tamarra
Ortiz Middle School Principal Hornet Academy -OST Site Coordinator

Mrs. Lorelie Abejuela

Mrs. Jhoanna Amante
OST Teacher OST Teacher
24 days ago, Raquel Gutierrez
Hornet Academy information

🎒 Planning Ahead for the 2027–2028 School Year?

Mark your calendars! 📅 The SFPS School Transfer Lottery Priority Placement and the SFPS Pre-K Lottery both open Sunday, November 1!

🏫 School Choice Lottery: Interested in enrolling your K-12 student in an SFPS school outside your designated attendance zone? Apply for priority placement beginning November 1!

✏️ Pre-K Lottery: Have a little learner ready to begin their educational journey? Applications for SFPS Pre-K programs for the 2027–2028 school year also open November 1! All families interested in enrolling their child in an SFPS Pre-K program for the 2027–28 school year must submit a Pre-K Lottery application. Pre-K seats are limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee placement in a requested program.

📌 Learn more: https://aptg.co/yqQ7QZ

2 days ago, SFPS
Poster for K-12 lottery. Blue and white background with blue and yellow flowers. Text "School Choice K-12 Lottery".
Blue and white poster with text "Eleccion de Escuela Sorteo para K-12" and a star design. It lists eligibility and dates for a lottery.
Two children play with colorful toys at a table. Text reads "Pre-K Lottery for School Year 2027-28" and includes details like start and end times, qualification criteria, and school sites.
Poster for Prekkinder lottery. Child playing with toys. Text in Spanish. List of schools offering Prekkinder.
Important information regarding Ortiz Middle School.
3 days ago, Adrianne Avitia
A letter with blue and white text printed on white paper. It begins with the title "SFPS" and the date "October 28, 2026".

This is a reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 22, and Friday, October 23.

Please note the following school schedule:

  • Thursday, October 22: No school for students at elementary and K–8 schools.

  • Friday, October 23: No school for all SFPS students.

Classes will resume on Monday, October 26.

10 days ago, SFPS
Blue and yellow abstract shapes with text reading "Reminder/Recordatorio" and "NO School: No hay escuela: Parent-Teacher Conferences".
🐝 ATTENTION, HORNET FAMILIES! / ¡ATENCIÓN, FAMILIAS HORNETS! 🐝

📢 There will be NO after-school program this week. Please make arrangements for your students to be picked up at their regular dismissal time. Thank you for your understanding and support!

📢 NO habrá programa después de clases esta semana. Por favor, hagan los arreglos necesarios para recoger a sus estudiantes a la hora regular de salida. ¡Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo!

💛🖤 Once a Hornet, always a Hornet! / ¡Una vez Hornet, siempre Hornet! 🐝
12 days ago, Raquel Gutierrez
NO OST after school program
NO habra academia esta semana
📢 Correction: SFPS Parent-Teacher Conferences are October 22–23!

Please take note of the following schedules:

📅 Thursday, October 22: No school for students at elementary and K–8 schools. Students at Milagro, Ortiz, Mandela, ECO, Santa Fe High, and Capital High will attend school as usual.

📅 Friday, October 23: No school for ALL SFPS students.

We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding!
23 days ago, SFPS
An informational poster outlines parent-teacher conference dates for K-8 and K-12 students. Dates are Oct. 22 and 23.
An infographic displays dates and details for parent-teacher conferences for different school grades, with text in Spanish.
🐝 Hello, Hornet Families! / ¡Hola, familias Hornet! 🐝

We have TWO exciting family events coming up, and we would love to see you there! 💛🖤

🏀🎟️ Basket Bingo
📅 October 15th
⏰ 5:00 PM–6:30 PM

📚✨ AVID Family Night
📅 October 27th
⏰ 4:00 PM–5:30 PM

Bring your family, come have some fun, and join us as we build a strong Hornet community! 🐝💛🖤

¡Tenemos DOS eventos familiares emocionantes próximamente y nos encantaría verlos allí!

🏀🎟️ Bingo de Baloncesto
📅 15 de octubre
⏰ 5:00 p. m.–6:30 p. m.

📚✨ Noche Familiar de AVID
📅 27 de octubre
⏰ 4:00 p. m.–5:30 p. m.

¡Traigan a toda la familia, diviértanse y acompáñennos para seguir fortaleciendo nuestra comunidad Hornet! 🐝💛🖤

We hope to see you there! / ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
25 days ago, Raquel Gutierrez
family event
Evento de familia
📢 Ortiz Middle School Parents & Guardians / Padres y Tutores de Ortiz Middle School

We would like to let you know that the Title I School Parent and Family Engagement Policy is now available for your review.

🔗 Please click the link below to view the policy:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KEo_CMZlfFsIltjJSoXNwoWrur5lSggK/view?usp=sharing

📢 Padres y tutores:
Les informamos que la Política de Participación de Padres y Familias de la Escuela del Título I está disponible para su revisión.

🔗 Haga clic en el siguiente enlace para consultar la política:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KEo_CMZlfFsIltjJSoXNwoWrur5lSggK/view?usp=sharing

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Ortiz Middle School! 💙
¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo y colaboración con Ortiz Middle School! 💙
about 1 month ago, Raquel Gutierrez
Title I policy
📅 October 15th / 15 de octubre
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Ortiz Middle School

💙 Ortiz Families, you’re invited! / ¡Familias de Ortiz, están invitadas!

Come join us for a fun evening of Basket Bingo! Enjoy a few rounds of bingo and win a basket of your theme choice! 🎁

🍕🥤 Student Council will be serving pizza and drinks at no cost, while supplies last!

¡Acompáñenos para una tarde divertida de Bingo con Canastas! Disfruten de unas rondas de bingo y ganen una canasta del tema que ustedes elijan. 🎁

🍕🥤 El Consejo Estudiantil estará ofreciendo pizza y bebidas gratis, hasta agotar existencias.

We hope to see you there! / ¡Esperamos verlos allí! 🎉
about 1 month ago, Raquel Gutierrez
The prizes will be a basket of your choice as we will have different themed baskets to choose from
Looking for plans this Friday evening? We’ve got you covered! 🕷️🍿🎬

Join SFPS for a FREE Movie Night at Chaparral Elementary School TOMORROW, Friday, September 25, at 5:30 p.m.

Bring the family, grab some popcorn, and enjoy a fun evening together. We hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, Tara Melton
Spider-Man movie night flyer. Spider-Man flying with others. "Into the Spider-Verse" movie night on September 25. Event at Chaparrall Elementary.
Meet your Family Liasion/conoce al enlace de familia
about 1 month ago, Raquel Gutierrez
School Family Liaison/ Enlace de familia
liaison contact info/ info de contacto de enlace de familia
📣 Attention Ortiz Middle School students and families! Please take a moment to review our latest Student Council information. Check out the attached graphics for all the important details! 🗳️✨ #OrtizMiddle #StudentCouncil #HornetPride
about 1 month ago, Raquel Gutierrez
Student Council
Ortiz STUCCO Info
Ortiz Middle Stucco Info
🌟 Hornets Sign Your Commitment to Excellence & Light Your Way to the Future! 🌟

Attention 7th and 8th Grade Hornets! 🐝

During Tutorials today, come down to the cafeteria for two awesome activities:
✍️ Commitment for Excellence Banner: Sign your name and commit to being a lifelong learner!
💡 Light Your Way Career Gallery Walk: What do you see yourself studying in the next 5–6 years? Come explore future paths and share your dreams with us!

We can't wait to see your signatures and hear about your future goals. Hope to see you all there! 🐝✨

#HornetsSignature #FutureCareerDay #LifelongLearners #OrtizMiddle

🌟 ¡Hornets, firmen su Compromiso con la Excelencia e iluminen su camino hacia el futuro! 🌟

¡Atención estudiantes de 7.º y 8.º grado! 🐝

Durante las tutorías de hoy, pasen a la cafetería para participar en dos grandes actividades:
✍️ Lona de Compromiso con la Excelencia: ¡Firma tu nombre y comprométete a ser un aprendiz para toda la vida!
💡 Paseo de Galería de Carreras "Light Your Way": ¿Qué te ves estudiando en los próximos 5 o 6 años? ¡Ven a explorar caminos para tu futuro y comparte tus sueños con nosotros!

¡Esperamos ver las firmas de todos y conocer sus metas para el futuro! ¡Los esperamos! 🐝✨
about 1 month ago, Raquel Gutierrez
Gear  Up Week

📣 Parents & Families / Padres y Familias 📣

You’re invited to our Title I Meeting on September 24th! 🏫💬

Join us as we share important information about:

📚 Title I Funds / Fondos de Título I
🏫 Community Schools Program / Programa de Escuelas Comunitarias
📅 Upcoming School Events / Próximos eventos escolares

This is a great opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and stay connected with our school community. We hope to see you there! ❤️

¡Los invitamos a nuestra Reunión Informativa de Title I el 24 de septiembre!

Acompáñenos para conocer información importante sobre:

📚 Fondos de Título I
🏫 Programa de Escuelas Comunitarias
📅 Próximos eventos escolares

¡Su participación y apoyo hacen la diferencia! ¡Esperamos contar con su presencia! 🌟

about 1 month ago, Raquel Gutierrez
Title I Meeting/ Junta de titulo I
📸 PICTURE DAY IS COMING! | ¡DÍA DE FOTOS! 📸

Get ready, Ortiz Middle School! Picture Day is Thursday, September 24, 2026! 🎉

Smile big and bring your best school-day look! 😊📷

Picture Day will be held on Thursday, September 24th. Don’t forget to smile and look your best for your school pictures!

¡El Día de Fotos será el jueves 24 de septiembre! No olvides sonreír y venir listo para tus fotos escolares.

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
📸 Ortiz Middle School Picture Day

#OrtizMiddleSchool #PictureDay #DiaDeFotos #Smile
about 1 month ago, Raquel Gutierrez
Picture day/ dia de fotografia
Ortiz Middle School Open House / Evento de Puertas Abiertas

Join us today for our Open House! Meet teachers, learn about the school year, and support your student.

¡Acompáñenos hoy a nuestro Evento de Puertas Abiertas! Venga a conocer a los maestros, aprender sobre el año escolar y apoyar a su estudiante.

Event Details / Detalles del Evento

Date / Fecha: Today / Hoy

Time / Hora: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location / Lugar: Ortiz Middle School

Important Entry & Check-In Instructions / Instrucciones Importantes de Entrada

Entrance / Entrada: Please enter the school exclusively through the D-Wing. / Por favor, entre a la escuela exclusivamente por la Ala D (D-Wing).

Schedules / Horarios: Head straight to the Gym upon arrival to pick up an updated schedule for your student. / Diríjase directamente al Gimnasio al llegar para recoger el horario actualizado de su estudiante.

See you there, Hornet Families! / ¡Los esperamos, familias Hornet! 🐝
about 2 months ago, Raquel Gutierrez
Open House / Casa Abierta
🎉 Special Visitor Alert! / ¡Visita Especial! 🎉

The Santa Fe Fiesta Council came to visit our 7th-grade Ortiz Middle School Hornets today to share and celebrate our local traditions! 🐝✨ Thank you for spending time with our students and community!

¡Visita Especial! 🎉
El Consejo de las Fiestas de Santa Fe vino a visitar a nuestros Hornets de 7.º grado de Ortiz Middle School para compartir y celebrar nuestras tradiciones locales. 🐝✨ ¡Muchas gracias por compartir su tiempo con nuestros estudiantes y comunidad!

#OrtizMiddleSchool #OMS #Hornets #SantaFeFiestas #CommunityPartners #OrgulloOrtiz
about 2 months ago, Raquel Gutierrez
Fiesta Council 26/27 SYR
Students dancing with Fiesta Council
Fiesta Council leaving
Family/parent nominations (see links below) are invited to identify students with high performance or potential that is not demonstrated consistently on tests. Teacher nominations were collected in Spring 2026 for this school year.

English-Language Family Nomination
https://forms.gle/Wr28cVzw1Rve9gGp8

Se invita a las familias y padres a enviar sus nominaciones (ver enlaces a continuación) para identificar a los estudiantes con alto rendimiento o potencial que no se demuestre de manera consistente en las pruebas estandarizadas. Las nominaciones por parte de los maestros se recopilaron en la primavera de 2026 para este año escolar.

Spanish-Language Family Nomination
https://forms.gle/9cELqnTwQK9rqHoG9
about 2 months ago, Raquel Gutierrez
Gifted Education/ Educacion Dotado
You’re invited to our first Hornet Nest meeting! 🐝

📅 Date: Thursday, September 24th

⏰ Time: 3:50 PM

📍 Location: Ortiz Middle School

We invite all Ortiz Middle School parents and guardians to join us! Come voice your opinion, share your ideas, and learn about our exciting school initiatives for this upcoming school year. Your voice matters!

#OrtizMiddleSchool #HornetPride #ParentEngagement #Community


¡Está cordialmente invitado a nuestra primera reunión de Hornet Nest! 🐝

📅 Fecha: Jueves, 24 de septiembre

⏰ Hora: 3:50 PM

📍 Lugar: Escuela Secundaria Ortiz

¡Invitamos a todos los padres y tutores de la Escuela Secundaria Ortiz a acompañarnos! Venga a expresar su opinión, compartir sus ideas y conocer las iniciativas escolares para este año lectivo. ¡Su voz es muy importante para nosotros!

#EscuelaOrtiz #OrgulloHornet #ParticipacionPadres #Comunidad
2 months ago, Raquel Gutierrez
Hornets Nest Meeting