SFHS Arrowhead Student Newsletter

Happy Sunday, Santa Fe Tribe!

The Christmas Countdown is on! Let's wrap up the season strong by being present every day, doing all of our work, studying for our finals, and doing our very best!

We were thrilled to see all our students at the Winter Wonderland Dance and we hope they loved it too! Special thanks to our Event Planning Classes, Tribe Talks, and many student leaders that helped to make it happen...and their teachers too!

Please be sure your students stay for Win it Wednesday Tutorials this week if they need any support or to get their grades up.

Our semester exemptions and finals information is below as well as our exam and end of semester schedule.

💚💛 Once an Indian, Always an Indian!

💚 We Are Santa Fe!

💛 We Are One Tribe!

December 9th - 11th - Book Fair in the Library

December 12th - Black Light Pep Rally (RESCHEDULED)

December 16th - Christmas Cluster Concert, Choir and Theatre @ 6:30PM

December 17th - Final Exams Begin (see full schedule below)

December 19th - Early Release

December 20th - January 6th - No School for Students

January 7th - Students return to school!

January 10th - Senior Serve (See Senior Section)

MAKE UP HOURS

If your student has been notified that they have make-up hours, they need to check with Mrs. Withers to verify how many hours they currently owe. All hours must be served by the end of the semester to avoid the risk of Credit Loss/Denied Credit.

Make-up time options:

Thursdays- October 23rd & 30th 3PM - 6PM
November 6th, 13th, & 20th 3PM - 6PM

December 4th & 11th 3PM - 6PM

December 17th & 18th 12:15-3:15

For Information Regarding: Community Service, Perfect Attendance Incentives, TSI Tutoring and Testing, please see Erin Withers for options.

MISSING TEN MINUTES OF CLASS

If your student misses ten minutes or more of class for the following reasons, they will be marked absent.

• Tardy and arrive ten or more minutes passed the bell.
• Check Out and Return During Lunch or Anytime of the Day.

Recently the student's attendance has been declining, and we need them here each day, for the entire class period.

💚 Semester Exams & Exemption Policy 💛

Each year, Santa Fe High School’s exam and exemption process is designed to encourage hard work, mastery of content, and reward academic excellence. These opportunities recognize students who demonstrate our TRIBE values—Trust, Respect, Integrity, Belonging, and Effort—through consistent attendance, commitment, and achievement.

• Mrs. Loop will be signing for the bookkeeper signature (in the front office)
• Ms. Nikravan will be signing for librarian & AP
• Both will be in the front office each lunch period for students to get signatures

• No exams may be taken early for any reason.

• Attendance matters every day. To qualify for an exemption, students must be present through the end of the semester.

• Plan all vacations and holiday travel accordingly to ensure eligibility.

We appreciate your continued partnership in helping our students finish the semester strong and live out the spirit of our TRIBE.

💚💛 We are Santa Fe. We are One Tribe! 💛💚

💚 WIN-It Wednesdays: What Indians Need 💛

At Santa Fe High School, we value WIN-It Wednesdays because they give every student a built-in opportunity for tutorials and academic support without after-school conflicts. This time allows students to focus on What Indians Need — catching up, closing gaps, and strengthening learning within our school day.

We recognize that this semester, with four varsity games on Thursdays, several underclassmen games move to Wednesdays, creating four weeks of unavoidable conflicts. In addition, Homecoming Week will not include a WIN-It session due to the community pep rally. Despite these exceptions, our goal remains to offer WIN-It Wednesdays consistently each week and continue building structure into this new initiative for Indian Nation.

As we grow this program, we ask everyone to uphold our TRIBE values — Trust, Respect, Integrity, Belonging, and Effort. These expectations guide how we use our time and space during "WIn it Wednesdays" to ensure all students can learn and thrive.

TRIBE — Trust · Respect · Integrity · Belonging · Effort

T– Trust

• Report directly to your assigned tutorial area.

• Staff and peers trust you to use this time responsibly.

• Follow the classroom expectations honestly

• Follow the sign-in procedures honestly

R – Respect

• Respect the learning of others — walking the halls, visiting other classes, or socializing during WIN-It disrupts instruction.

• Respect staff directions immediately; teachers are there to support your success.

• Keep hallways clear and quiet once tutorials begin.

I–Integrity

• Attend the class where you are struggling. Use the time to study, organize, or help peers.

• Do not use WIN-It time for errands, checking grades for sports, or unrelated activities — this time is for academic growth.

• Be truthful if questioned about your location or purpose.

B-Belonging

• Help create a calm, focused environment — everyone deserves a sense of belonging and safety during this learning time.

• If you finish early and leave the class, exit promptly. If you are not in your tutorial class, you do not belong in the building.

E– Effort

• Arrive promptly and stay for the full tutorial session.

• Bring necessary materials — Computer, notebook, and assignments.

• Set a personal goal for each WIN-It Wednesday and work to meet it.

Remember:

• WIN-It Wednesday is not “free time.” It’s What Indians Need — a dedicated opportunity to close learning gaps, strengthen skills, and build our TRIBE through academic growth and accountability.

VOE REQUEST

• Want to request your VOE online?
• Please use the link below and submit it online.
• All VOE's will be sent to you via email.
  All Request will be processed within 3 business days.
  Students must be cleared of all fines and fees and meet attendance requirements before VOE's will be issued.
• https://forms.office.com/r/ria1DDRDY0

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

• Want to request your high school transcript online?
• Please use the link and submit it online.

All Request will be processed within 3 business days.

• https://forms.office.com/r/3vy9025mwR

Ginger Shelton

High School Registrar

ginger.shelton@sfisd.org

409-927-3121

Mrs. Lakich A- D, Amy.Lakich@sfisd.org

Mrs. Leblanc E - Lop, Mary.Leblanc@sfisd.org

Mrs. Price Loq - Riu, Rhonda.Price@sfisd.org

Ms. Bankston Riv - Z, Holly.Bankston@sfisd.org

Click HERE.

If you are joining the armed forces after graduation, please read:

• There is a form that must be filled out to send to the State of Texas for your college and career readiness standard point for accountability and transcript information.
• Here is the form to submit to the district, you can email it to Mrs. Carrie Papstein at Carrie.Papstein@sfisd.org or you can bring it to the school: Click HERE

💚 We’re starting the Giving Tuesday movement EARLY — and here’s something exciting:
🤩When we reach 50 people giving $10/month, we’ll give away a $100 gift card to one lucky Santa Fe ISD educator!
💛Your $10 a month adds up — imagine the impact when families unite to invest in our educators. Our teachers and staff already pour into their students by supporting the Foundation’s work. Will you support them by investing in our educators — and in turn, our students and our entire community?
🫶Join the movement today ➡️ https://santafetexaseducationfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/

#JoinTheMovement #Give10ForTeachers #GivingTuesday #SFTXEF