Wolf Notes

On Tuesday and Thursday, November 14 and 16, we will be using Advisory Time for all students to complete their November ICAP Activities (as well as catch up on their ICAP Activities from September and October). Completing ICAP Activities each year in high school is a requirement for graduation, so we are dedicating school time to help our students complete these tasks. Some activities are short surveys, and others are goal-setting or goal-oriented activities. Students work on these activities each month leading up to enrollment in February (for non-Seniors) and in preparation for graduation in May (for Seniors).

On Monday, November 13th, our six classroom new construction that will extend A and B Halls will begin. This will mean that students and staff cannot enter or exit to the West out of A Hall or B Hall. The exterior door entrance/exit on C Hall and D Hall will still be accessible during construction as will the West Bus Loop. Thank you for your flexibility and patience as we begin this project. The goal is the six new classrooms ready for occupancy when school starts in August, 2024.

All Sophomores will take the Pre-ACT Exam on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023. Sophomores will miss their AM classes on this day so that they can take the exam. This is an excellent opportunity for students to see where they are academically prior to taking the ACT Exam as Juniors.

Thanksgiving Week Break will take place from November 18 thru November 26, 2023. School will resume on Monday, November 27, 2023.

The Winter Formal Dance will take place on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 7:00-10:00 pm at Edmond Santa Fe. Students wanting to attend may purchase tickets for $25 (November 8 thru November 17) and for $30 (November 27 thru December 8). This event is open to all Santa Fe students. There is an Outside Guest form to complete if a Santa Fe student wants to bring a friend from another Edmond School (Boulevard, Memorial, North, or Virtual Edmond).

Semester Tests will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 19 and 20, 2023. Only students with an extenuating reason (medical or family emergency) may be approved to take tests early. Students who miss one or both semester test days will need to be prepared to take final exams January 9-12, 2024 when school resumes following Winter Break.

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During the week of November 27 thru December 1, schedule change request forms for second semester will be available in the counseling center and freshman office. Submitting a request for schedule change does not mean that one can be granted. As a large high school, there is little room in the Overall School Schedule to move students from one class to another. Only for an extenuating reason will a schedule change be approved. Administrators will make the decisions about schedule changes.

Tardies and Unverified Absences are two areas where we are striving to make improvements with our students. It is important for students to understand that the five minute passing period does not allow time to stop in the hallways and visit with friends. Students should keep moving to their next classes unless there is a reason for a detour (restroom, office, media center). With absences, parents please help us by verifying why your student is absent to our attendance office. Medical, Illness, Family Emergency, Judicial, and Religious absences need to be documented for our required record-keeping for the State Department of Education. Our goal is to limit unverified absences that have no documentation as to the reason for absence.

Our school offers many activities for our students, and many of these opportunities take place during the school day. We need substitute help to make these activities possible, so it is important for our students to be on their best PACK behavior for our substitutes. When a substitute is covering a class, the expectations are no hall passes (unless it is an emergency) and no cell phone use. If a student receives a discipline referral when a substitute covers a class, administrators will assign appropriate consequences when necessary. We need our students help to create an environment where substitutes are welcome and appreciated.

• Congratulations to our Boys Cross Country Team for finishing 6th Overall at the State Championship Meet at Edmond Santa Fe HS.
• Congratulations to Girls Cross Country for Finishing 10th Overall at the State Championship Meet at Edmond Santa Fe HS and for having two all-state runners (Natalie Duggan finishing 2nd overall and Aaliyah Joshua finishing 4th overall)!
• Congratulations to Marching Band for their 5th Place Finish at the OBA State Championships!
• Congratulations to our Fine Arts Department for presenting an outstanding Debut (Talent Show) Event in October! It was well-received by our school community! We are fortunate to have so many talented students in our school.
• Congratulations to Vocal Music for an awesome Fall Concert! To see so many talented students participating at a high level of excellence is proof that Santa Fe Fine Arts continues to be one of the best programs in all of Oklahoma. Great job!
• Congratulations to Football for qualifying for the 2023 Class 6A-1 State Playoffs! We host a first round game vs. Enid on Friday, November 10 at Edmond Santa Fe HS.
• Congratulations to Santa Fe Pom for qualifying for GameDay State this coming week! They compete on Friday, November 10th at 2:45 pm at Moore High School. Best wishes at State!