Ortiz Middle
Striving for Excellence
Ortiz's very own Counselor Jessica Roberson applied to Outridebike.org, and our students now have 25 bikes to ride in their PE classes!! This is one of the coolest things our students have received in awhile! Thanks Ms. Roberson! Our PE teachers have been trained to get the students riding and comfortable on their mountain bikes! Today was their first day riding, here is to MANY MORE!!!
Our Flu & COVID-19 vaccination clinics have been reschedule! Please see the flyer for the dates, times and locations.
You can fill out the consent form here: https://5il.co/2719q
Join our dynamic small secondary schools on October 24th from 5:30 - 6:30 PM at 610 Alta Vista Street for Pre-Lottery Options Night! There will be short presentations from our 3 small secondary schools and the opportunity to talk with representatives from each school! There will be presentations from Mandela International Magnet School, Early College Opportunities, and Desert Sage Academy!
Our vaccine clinic partner has received their shipment of adult (12+) COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines. The clinic at El Camino Real this afternoon and at Capital High tomorrow will offer flu shots for people of all ages and COVID-19 vaccines for individuals aged 12 and up!
You can fill out the consent form here: https://5il.co/2719q
Students will be filling out a survey next week on risk and resiliency, it is anonymous and students aren't forced to answer all questions.
Join us for a fun-filled morning of Pickleball at Cesar Chavez Elementary on October 21st from 9:30 AM to noon! 🏓
This clinic is open to families and students alike, and the best part? It's completely FREE with no registration required. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and play America's fastest-growing sport together! See you there!
Know a teacher or Educational Support Professional (ESP) who is just outstanding? Nominate them for the SFPS Outstanding Educators Recognition Award!
Nusenda recognizes a classroom teacher and an ESP for the Santa Fe Public Schools. The chosen honoree is surprised in person with a certificate and gift, and recognized on the district website and social media.
Students, parents, teachers, secretaries, principals, community members, and any other stakeholder may nominate a classroom teacher and/or ESP for this honor by completing a nomination form below or by completing a paper nomination form located at 610 Alta Vista (ESC).
The window for the first round of nominations will open on October 4 and will close on October 13, 2023.
Visit https://www.sfps.info/page/outstanding-educators-recognition for more information or to nominate your favorite teacher or ESP!
October is Farm to School Month!
Learn more about the food grown in all 50 states in the digital magazine below!
https://www.educationalsnacks.us/learn-more/farmers-market
The New Mexico Department of Health, Best BuyRX and Santa Fe Public Schools are partnering to offer flu shots & COVID-19 vaccines to any staff, students or parents who want them this fall!
Please see the vaccine clinic schedule below.
If you would like to complete the consent forms prior to the clinic, you can fill them out here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jmR6oAxat9OtgFBdNu3EZcc5_klegaEN/view?usp=drive_link
For more information about the vaccines being offered, head to: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NFqUNvO8deS_I474Rg56X6_6LNWDiaP6/view?usp=drive_link
REMINDER: Schools and district offices will be CLOSED on Monday, September 25th for the Autumnal Holiday.
Need a tutor?
The HELP U Hotline is starting back up! From 4 - 6 PM, Monday - Thursday, tutors are available to help in Math, Science, English and History! Ongoing tutoring sessions, assignment completion and homework help is available at 505-467-HOME(4663)!
*It's-a me, Mario!*
Join us on Friday, September 22nd at Aspen Community School for our FREE Movie Night, featuring The Super Mario Bros. Movie!
Doors open at 5:30 PM and the movie starts at 6:30 PM! Make sure to bring a blanket or lawn chairs! Drinks and snacks will be available!
We are also holding a costume contest for the best DIY Super Mario Bros. character! We will provide the mustaches!
We hope to see you there!
