SFPS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

One District, Many Strengths: Unique Communities, Shared Purpose

What makes our community schools special:

Santa Fe High: robust Advanced Placement (AP), diverse arts, comprehensive athletics

Milagro Middle: emphasis on Computer Science, differentiated student support

Kearny Elementary: hands-on nutrition education and experiences, strong Gifted program

Chaparral Elementary: kind school environment, strong family engagement

Amy Biehl Elementary: focus on outdoor, project-based learning, and empowering students

Ortiz Middle: a dynamic bilingual program, focuses on cross-disciplinary work

Cesar Chavez Elementary: 50/50 dual language program, thematic units, trauma-informed practices

Statements from Family Surveys at Amy Biehl Community School

"Amy Biehl is a true Community of parents and educators who love our little Trailblazer Family."
"What I have liked most about the school is how kind, helpful, and flexible everyone has always been. Throughout all the years we’ve been here, the staff has consistently been supportive and accommodating. I truly appreciate everyone and the care they’ve shown our family."
"We appreciate the culture, support, and community at Amy Biehl. The teachers and staff are very supportive and engaged. Mrs. Garcia is in tune with her students and goes above and beyond to make sure her students are comfortable and taken care of. We appreciate everything Amy Biehl has to offer and we are thankful for the old and new traditions."

Statement from Family Surveys at Kearny Elementary

"Events have helped grow the school community. Community partnerships have been wonderful."

From Cesar Chavez:

Family Episcopal Church (For their constant collaboration and donations to us)
Foot Locker (For their constant collaboration and donations to us)
Santa Fe Chamber Music (For after-school guitar program)
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet ( for folklorico after-school classes)

From Amy Biehl:

The Ranch House ( Food donation for our Science Fair Judges)
Guadalupe Credit Union ( Bringing Maria’s Market for financial Literacy tour 1-3 graders)
Janis Luedke (Author) (For reading her book “The Hearts That Fell Out of the Sky” to our K-2 for Valentine’s Day)
Southside Library (For volunteering their time and resources for our Science Night)
Botanical Garden (For volunteering their time and resources for our Science Night)
Office of Archaeology (For volunteering their time and resources for our Science Night)
Mario from Raptor Center (For volunteering their time and resources for our Science Night)
Boys & Girls Club (For volunteering their time and resources for our Science Night)
SFPS Safe Routes to School-Ryan (For volunteering their time and resources for our Science Night)
Cooking with Kids (For volunteering their time and resources for our Science Night)
Penumbra Balloon Team (For volunteering their time and resources for our Science Night)
The Mountain Center (Hosting our students and working with them to build relationships, resiliency, and team building)

From Ortiz:

St. Bedes Church (Donuts for teachers and staff)
OA Construction LLC (donation of 8th grade promotion banner)
Dion’s (donation of gift cards for second round of students' incentives)

From Kearny:

Calvary Church (weekly weekend food donation)
Santa Fe Chess Club (volunteering for four Fridays)

From Milagro:

The Grove Church and Feed New Mexico ( Weekend food bags for families)
Walmart (Food donations for cooking labs)
Albertsons (Food donations for cooking labs)
Art Works (Community Centered Learning)
Explora (Community Centered Learning)
Cooking with Kids (Food donations for cooking labs)

From Chaparral:

Mary Ann Shirley Romero-Soto ("Pencil Lady"- for bringing pencils three times a year)
James Delgado (for supporting Saturday Scholars)
Attorney Damon Hudson (for supporting snack bags over Christmas break)

During the third quarter, our families met with teachers at the January Parent-Teacher Conferences. Our community schools celebrated kindness, love, and friendship; community school coordinators involved parents and partners in decision-making and recognized students and staff, among many other activities. See photos of some of these events below.