Horsemen Highlights for week of October 23 - 27, 2023
Dear Parents,
As we begin the second nine-week period of the first semester, we are seeing an uptick in student absences mainly due to illness. It is important to keep your child home if they have a fever and/or are displaying COVID or flu like symptoms. Students may keep up with missed work through Google Classroom. It is important that all missed assignments are completed.
The first nine weeks progress reports were available in OnBoard on October 18. I hope you have had an opportunity to review grades with your child. Please contact the teacher directly if you have any questions or concerns. I do have a concern with the number of students with a D or an F; missing assignments are the main reason for these low grades. Please consistently monitor your child’s progress in OnBoard. All grades should be up to date every Monday.
If your child is struggling academically, I encourage them to take advantage of individual teacher help either before school, at lunch, or after school. Students can also take advantage of peer tutoring as well as work with our college and career counselor on an academic support plan. If your child is experiencing high anxiety or stress, I encourage them to see our mental and behavioral health counselor for support. We have many resources to support your child and will do everything we can to help them be successful.
Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and our academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs. Go Horsemen!
Yours in Christ,
Martin C. Sandoval, Principal
Academics:
Meeting Schedule Tuesday 10/24/2023 - BELL SCHEDULE
Grades Update- As a reminder, this year we are on a continuous grading system. That means that grades do not “start over” after the first nine-weeks but will continue until the end of the Semester 1 grading period on December 15. The final grade for each class, as well as honor roll and athletic/activity eligibility, is determined at the end of the semester.
Should you have questions about your student’s midterm progress report in any class, please be sure to contact the teacher directly.
Senior parents- Seniors received dual credit information in their Google Classroom today. Click HERE for more information on the SMHS dual credit eligibility for the spring semester.
Message from the Deans:
Midterm progress reports are posted in On Board accounts. Because we are on a continuous grading system this year, grades will change once teachers put in new assignments. Please continue to check your student's current grades in OnBoard frequently. Honor roll and ineligibility are not determined until the end of the semester when the final grades for classes are published.
We want to give our Juniors (Class of 2025) a big round of applause for their hard work on the PSAT/NMSQT exam on Tuesday. They were all on time, stayed focused and completed their exams. Thank you, parents, for supporting your student during this time and assisting us in ensuring that they arrive on time and put their best foot forward.
Our meeting schedule continues on Tuesday, October 24. Release time is 2:55. Please make sure your students are picked up in a timely manner as teachers will be in meetings in the afternoon. The library and classrooms will be closed after school.
Please help us remind your students that they are expected to be prepared for class on a daily basis. This means attending class with appropriate materials, charged chromebooks, and cell phones in their backpacks.
Students are encouraged to use their lockers on a regular basis to store their belongings. All lockers (hallway and locker rooms) should be locked at all times to avoid items from being misplaced.
Covid and flu season are upon us. Please adhere to the best practices administered by the CDC and the NMDOH. You can find more information regarding Covid by clicking HERE. For access to the Covid 19 Tool Kit click HERE. Refer to pages 11-12 for quick information on what to do with an exposure and a test result.
Call for San Miguel Chapel Docents:
San Miguel Chapel, The Oldest Church in the US, is always looking for new docents to join our team of volunteers. A docent is a teacher or an educator - a nice way to help visitors.
This is a very informal community-oriented opportunity to share two hours per week of your time to meet world travelers and locals who want to know about Santa Fe's intriguing beginnings and the origins of both Saint Michael's and the Christian Brothers School.
Most docents find that they look forward to getting out of the house every week, getting off of the tv or phone screen, and meeting happy folks. For two hours, the world is a beautiful place full of thoughtful people.
San Miguel Chapel puts into practice the LaSallian core principles of creating an inclusive, heart-based community. Please contact Laurianne Fiorentino, Director, and stop by the chapel during visiting hours to get a sense of this chance to be part of our hometown heritage.
www.sanmiguelchapelsantafe.org
505-690-5907
[email protected]
Now Hiring:
Financial Specialist in the Business Office- We are seeking a Financial Specialist in our business office with accounting skills, primarily with accounts receivable processes. If you know anyone with this experience who may be seeking a great opportunity to work with the St. Michael’s High School business office team, please have them send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources: [email protected]
The details of the Financial Specialist position are listed in the posting on our website.
https://www.stmichaelssf.org/apps/pages/careers?tota11y=true
Interested in becoming a part of the St. Michael’s High School academic adventure?
We are currently seeking part time substitute teachers for all grades and all subjects.
Many of our substitute teachers have limited availability and we are hoping to increase our sub list to help fill in those time gaps. The pay is $20.00 per class paid on a bi-weekly schedule. Most importantly, if you are an expert in any subject area and would feel more comfortable substituting in that domain, we are more than happy to accommodate your needs as well as ours.
If you would like to make a difference at St. Michael’s High School and become a vital part of our instructional process, please send an email of interest to either of the following:
Jo Anne Pena- Executive Administrator to the Principal [email protected]
Diane Saya- Director of HR [email protected]
We will provide you with employment documents and other essential information that will help make you a success in the world of substitute teaching at St. Michael’s High School.
Also, if you have any family members, friends, co-workers or neighbors that might be interested, please have them contact us as well. We look forward to hearing from all interested members of our community to help build the St. Michael’s High School story.
Thank you!
Counselors' Corner:
From John Rich- Counseling can be brief, temporary, or long term. There is strength in vulnerability and change.
Here are therapists to refer to with availability, expertise, and No Waiting Lists. If you want to reach out, I can help you and your student navigate the system.
Ellie Mental Health
(505) 814-0783
skycenter.nmsip.org
(505) 473-6191
Mr. Gallegos will be hosting two weekly resume workshops starting Mondays after school at 3:45 and Thursdays during senior high lunch for the remainder of the semester. All seniors should have received an email from Mr. Gallegos regarding their Naviance accounts. Please email Mr. Gallegos [email protected] if there are any questions.
Activities:
Open House-
Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Doors Open 5:30 p.m.
Prospective students and families interested in applying to St. Michael’s are invited and encouraged to attend our Open House.
Open House is a great opportunity to take a campus tour: roam the halls at your own pace, meet teachers, administrators, parents and current students and learn about St. Michael's curriculum. Tuition and financial aid, athletics and extra-curricular activities are also discussed.
Winter Food and Clothing Drive-
The St. Michael's Volleyball and Girls Basketball team will be collecting nonperishable food items, winter outerwear and blankets for Bienvenidos Outreach Inc. to help the local unsheltered community and low-income households. Collection boxes will be placed around the school and the teams will deliver on behalf of the school on Saturday, Oct 28. Please help us support those in need as we approach the holiday season.
WAVE (Wellness Ambassadors to Voice and Empower) Club- Starting Monday, October 2, our SOCKTOBER Drive will begin! They will be collecting socks, winter beanie hats and gloves. There will be collection bins in the lobby to drop off any donations. This is a community service drive to assist La Familia and Pete’s Place. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Garcia [email protected] or Ms. Margie [email protected].
Spirit Shop-
The Spirit Shop Hours for the week of 10/23 - 10/27 will be as follows:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Save the date- The 2nd Annual Archangel's Gala will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Bishop's Lodge.
For Sponsorship Opportunities or to purchase tickets please contact Ann Erickson [email protected] or visit https://www.stmichaelssf.org/apps/pages/archangelsgala
Parents Association:
Parents Association: October 30 Spooktacular Goodies Sale- During the JH Lunch and SH Lunch the Parents Association will be selling cupcakes, popcorn, candy, and soda for $2.00 each in the concession stand lobby.
Parents Association: Twice is Nice and new “Proud Parent” Clothing- The Parent’s Association is now selling their new “Proud Parent” t shirts and Twice is Nice School Uniform clothing in the Spirit Shop. If you would like to donate any of your St. Michael’s clothing, please bring them to the front office. The Parents Association will only accept school appropriate shirts, tees, sweaters, sweatshirts that are cleaned and gently used. No pants or shorts are accepted.
Parents Association: Concessions- The Parent’s Association needs your help with Concessions.
Please the attached link to volunteer for the next Concessions:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F48A9AA22A3FD0-44904931-volleyball
The Proceeds from activities that raise funds such Twice is Nice and Concessions are redirected back to supporting students with Tuition Assistance. In addition, funds are raised to provide refillable drinking fountains, benches in the hallways, the foosball table, ping pong table and microwave ovens in the cafeteria. The Parent’s Association has also been instrumental in helping the SMHS administration complete remodeling projects around campus.
If you would like to become involved in the SMHS Parents Association, please contact: [email protected] or contact Annette Legits, Parent Relations Coordinator at [email protected] or 505-466-5088.
Alumni Association:
Alumni Brick Patio Capital Campaign- The Alumni Association has begun PHASE IV of the Brick Project! Please purchase a brick for the Alumni Patio overlooking the SMHS Football Field. See the school website under the Alumni Tab for further details.
To order a brick please click on this website:
https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/horsemenpatio
Alumni Reunions- Please welcome back home the Classmates and their families as they celebrate their Reunions!
The Class of 1973 50 Year October 20 - October 22
“Once a Horsemen, Always a Horsemen!”
For information regarding the Alumni Association please contact: Annette Rivera-Legits, Alumni Relations Coordinator, at [email protected] 505-466-5088.
