Weekly Newsletter | Issued: April 13, 2018
Week at a Glance
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Sincerely,
 
Faith Rosetta and Larking Vigil
HS Principal      MS Principal 
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THIS WEEK ...
EVENTS FOR WEEK OF 4/13-4/20
Today, 4/13:
SFIS Spring Concert at Wellness Center - Friday, 4/13 - 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm.
This Weekend:
Sat. 4/14 - UNM Spring College Fair at Dreamstyle Arena - 12 pm to 2 pm.

ACT Testing
Week Long Events:
M-Th. 4/16-4/20 - PARCC Testing
7th, 8th & 11th grade students
+ Algebra II students.
Monday, 4/16
PARCC Testing Begins
Tuesday, 4/17
PARCC Testing Continues
Wednesday, 4/18
PARCC Testing Continues
Thursday, 4/19
30 Day Policy for 8th & 12th Grade begins
See our 30 Day Policy for students.

Health & Wellness Field Day
Team building, physical activity, and problem solving -- outdoor activities.
Friday, 4/20
Progress Report 3 Grades Due
Last progress report before final grades, make sure you check in with your son/daughter to finish the semester strong!
NEWS FOR WEEK OF 4/13-4/20

Students in 7th-11th grade need to return their letter of intent to return for SY2018-2019. Please submit letter to Admissions Department by 4/13/2018.

PARCC Testing Tips & Stress Management
  • Get enough sleep
  • Eat a good breakfast
  • Don't engage in negative talk -- be positive.
  • Listen closely to instructions
  • Read and Focus on each question
  • Relax!

Facebook, Twitter & NASIS Updates
SFIS wants to to keep you informed of news and information, so we have been working to update our posts on Facebook and Twitter. Emergency info will continue to be transmitted by our NASIS system through texts and emails. Please ensure that you have updated phone numbers on the NASIS portal.
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PARCC Testing Information
The testing period for the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, or PARCC exam, will take place April 16 - 19, 2018. Students enrolled in Algebra II and English III will be tested in the high school. Students will test each day from 8:30 am -12:35 pm. Accommodations will be made for students with special needs. These tests comply with our funding requirements and inform teachers about the strengths and weakness of our students learning.  
You can help your children succeed on the PARCC by:  
Making sure they are at school and on time.  
Encouraging them to get plenty of sleep the nights before testing.  
Making sure they are aware of the importance of doing well on the test.
Remind your child that cell phones are not allowed to be on while they are taking a test.
If there are questions about the test or schedule, please contact the school 505-989-6330.
Senior Honors Project Symposium
Seniors present their research and community action plans.
Opening Ceremony - Friday, 4/27 - 8:00 am.

Buses will have early pick-up.
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
2018 Spring Concert!
Friday, April 13, 2018 - 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm at Wellness Center
Featuring the HS Guitar Ensemble, the combined MS/HS Concert Band, the MS Symphonic Band, the HS Wind Ensemble, and the HS Japanese Taiko Drum Ensemble.

Special student recognition will include: the Quincy Jones Music Award (top student in HS guitar class), the Director’s Award (top student in MS band 2), the Patrick Gilmore Band Award ("Rookie of the Year" in MS or HS band 1 class), and the John Philip Sousa Band Award (top student in HS band 2).
Junior/Senior Prom, Saturday, May 5, 2018
May 5, 2018 at Buffalo Thunder
SAVE THE DATE! This year’s theme is GALAXY!
MID SCHOOL INFORMATION
Academics:
Monday – 4/16
8 th Grade students – PARCC ELA Test 1 and 2 Tuesday – 4/17
8 th Grade students – PARCC ELA Test 3 and 4
Girls basketball open gym from 6pm to 7pm – Abeyta Gym

Wednesday 4/18
8 th Grade students – PARCC Math Test 1, 2 and 3

Thursday 4/19
7 th Grade students – PARCC ELA Test 1 and 2
Girls basketball open gym from 6pm to 7pm – Abeyta Gym
8 th Grade students Promotion Contract goes into effect.

Friday 4/20
7 th Grade students – PARCC ELA Test 3 and 4
Progress report card grades due
MS Students competing in the State Chess Meet – (Jestin Coriz, Jamell Sanchez, Andon Toya, Javon Tosa, Kyle, Suina, James Valdez)

Athletics:
Monday – 4/17
Braves Baseball vs Taos Home game at 3 pm ant 5 pm

Wednesday – 4/18
Braves Track at Pojoaque at 3 pm

Thursday – 4/19
Lady Braves Track at Pojoaque at 3 pm

Shout Outs:
Congratulations to Ms. Jessie Abeyta for being invited to present at this summer’s Foss Kit Bootcamp at Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley Ca. 
Health & Wellness Field Day
Thursday, April 19 - 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
A day to enjoy team building, physical activity, and problem solving through various outside activities
COLLEGE & SUMMER PROGRAM INFORMATION
Current 10th and 11th Graders:
Are you Interested in exploring Native American/Indigenous issues, developing leadership skills, improving your academic research skills, and earning one college credit? Then apply to the 2018 Native Education Form.

Location: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO  
When: Mon, June 18 – Sat, June 23
Deadline: April 30, 2018 
Contact: Leslee Lovato  - (970) 491-523  leslee.lovato@colostate.edu
10 th & 11 th grade students: The UNM Summer Transportation Institute (STI) & UNITE cost free summer programs are accepting applications. Both programs help prepare students for college-level studies & careers in engineering & STEM related fields. Application deadline: Friday, May 18 th   Check online at:   2018 UNM/STI/UNITE Programs & download the application. 
COMMUNITY EVENTS
2018 Pueblo Crossroads
Pueblos working together to promote health and wellness through a series of fun runs/walks.
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