The Budget Sub-Committee of Socorro Consolidated Schools’ Board of Education is hosting an open budget forum on Wednesday March 22, 2023 beginning at 5:00pm. The meeting will be held at 700 Franklin Street in Socorro, NM. The purpose of the meeting is to solicit discussion and input from parents and community members regarding the Fiscal Year 2324 Budget.
This week’s #warriorwednesday is Heather Sanchez, Band/Music. This is her first year teaching music for SCS. She is a proud #warriorgrad #class1993. She has been teaching secondary vocal and instrumental music in New Mexico and Colorado for 24 years, and is happy to return to Socorro to help restart the music program where she started out as a student musician. Heather performs with different groups in the Albuquerque area as a pianist and a mezzo soprano, and in her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and dogs. We are very fortunate to have Heather join our team! #onceawarrioralwaysawarrior #educatenurtureinspire
This #warriorwednesday SCS would like to recognize Matthew Lukow, a Technologist with the District. This is Matthew’s first year with SCS, but he has already made an impact due to his expertise, knowledge and willingness to help. He is always friendly and greets everyone with a smile. Thank you Matthew! #educatenurtureinspire #fosterpositivemindsets #buildrespectfulrelationships
SCS PUBLIC BUDGET FORUM NOTICE
The Budget Sub-Committee of Socorro Consolidated Schools’ Board of Education is hosting an open budget forum on Wednesday March 22, 2023 beginning at 5:00pm. The meeting will be held at 700 Franklin Street in Socorro, NM. The purpose of the meeting is to solicit discussion and input from parents and community members regarding the Fiscal Year 2324 Budget.
This #warriorwednesday SCS would like to recognize Frank Kurtnaker. Frank has been a school bus driver with SCS for 13 years, and was a truck and Continental Trailways bus driver before he moved to Socorro in 2004 to retire. He has two kids that attend SCS, and he also enjoys taking them on their field trips and athletic events. Frank is a great asset to our district! #educatenurtureinspire
View our 2nd quarterly report here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rEXD7UiuZANO_KUf-iP685QdCq01RRJk/view?usp=share_link
Happy #warriorwednesday! Today SCS would like to recognize Melody Rapson, Educational Assistant at San Antonio Elementary where she was nominated as staff member of the month. Melody is always willing to help others, keeps all of the students’ data current, works so hard with the fourth & fifth graders in class, and still does library every Wednesday for the whole school. We appreciate all she does for San Antonio Elementary! #educatenurtureinspire #raisethebar
This #warriorwednesday SCS would like to recognize Alexis Montoya, Administrative Assistant at Midway Elementary. Lexi is an #shsgrad #classof2018, and has been with the District for the past three years. She is compassionate, dedicated and continually finding ways to build the learning environment to benefit our children. Lexi makes sure that each interaction that she has welcomes, encourages and motivates. If something needs to be done, she will do it; no questions asked. Lexi participates in all of the family nights and special events put on by the school and makes all attempts to interface with the community to shine a light on Midway Elementary. The staff and students are lucky to have someone so wonderful as part of our SCS family! We love you Lexi!
SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
FREE CHILD FIND SCREENING
What is Child Find Screening?
Early childhood Child Find developmental screening helps a school
district identify children who may benefit from district and
community resources available to help in their development.
Socorro Consolidated Schools is currently conducting screenings of
preschool-aged children whose parents/guardians have concerns
about the child’s speaking, understanding of language, learning,
eye-hand coordination, movement, socialization, behavior, or other
concerns.
Attention Warrior Basketball fans:
Because the girls only have a varsity we have adjusted the district schedule to save on costs in transportation and officials.
The boys and girls will play at the same location each night for district.
Home Games:
2/2 vs Cobre
2/7 vs Hot Springs
2/9 vs Hatch
Away games:
1/31 @ Hatch
2/14 @ Hot Springs
2/16 @ Cobre
Game Times on the schedule.
Go Warriors! Let's pack the gym each night!
It’s #warriorwednesday and today SCS would like to recognize Victoria Lewis, Educator Fellow at Parkview Elementary. Victoria has worked for Parkview Elementary School for almost 1 year, and came to the school as part of the state’s initiative to grow our own teachers. She has worked with children for 6 years in various programs and classrooms.Victoria always knew she wanted to work with children, and it became her dream to be a teacher. She attended college at NMSU and now NNMC pursuing a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. She is from Grants, NM and has lived in Socorro for about a year and a half. In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing, painting, and spending time with my dogs and friends. #educatenurtureinspire #raisethebar #positiverelationships
Due to icy and snow packed roads in some areas of the district, the district has made the decision to go on a 2 Hour Delay. Buses and schools will run 2 hours later than normally scheduled. If anything changes you will be notified as soon as possible. Be safe and warm this morning!
This #warriorwednesday SCS would like to recognize Paula DeWeese, Administrative Assistant at Sarracino Middle School. Paula is in her 14th year with the District and during that time has worked as a Technologist and Administrative Assistant (at Zimmerly and Parkview Elementary Schools). She is detail oriented and very precise. We love her "can-do" attitude and she has been a wonderful addition to the SMS staff. #educatenurtureinspire #raisethebar
This #warriorwednesday SCS would like to recognize SHS Attendance Administrative Assistant, Sandra Bustamante. This is Sandra's 2nd year with the District. She is an #shsgrad and a proud mother of three and grandmother of seven. She returned to Socorro in 2021 after more than 25 years in the Pacific Northwest to be closer to family. Sandra goes above and beyond her job duties at SHS, constantly accepting new responsibilities or tasks to keep herself busy. Her kind smile greets every staff member, student and family that enters SHS and she is always offering a helping hand. In her free time Sandra can be found cheering on her grandchildren at a multitude of different sporting events, walking her dog, crocheting, baking or cheering on her Seattle Seahawks or Los Angeles Lakers! #onceawarrioralwaysawarrior
SCS would like to say THANK YOU to Socorro Walmart for the donation of clothing to our schools. We will be organizing the items and delivering to our schools to be distributed to students in need. If your child has immediate needs, please contact your school site.
We would also like to thank Samantha Vivian-Gonzales with our Project AWARE Program for organizing the donation and our Maintenance Department for moving all of the items to our offices to be sorted.
Happy New Year from SCS to each and everyone of you in our Warrior family! Looking forward to more success in 2023! #GoWarriors🏹🏹🏹
We would like to use this #warriorwedneday to wish all of our students and staff a safe and happy Winter Break. Tomorrow, 12/22/22, is the final school day before break begins and students will return on 1/9/23. SCS students can call 575-838-2543 at any time for supports, including social emotional and food or clothing needs. We can’t wait to see everyone in the new year! #educatenurtureinspire
The #warriorwednesday SCS would like to recognize Laurie Capps, our Gifted/IEP Facilitator. This is Laurie’s 5th year with the District and her 24th year in education. This year she was asked to take on additional duties as the IEP Facilitator for 6th and 7th grade students. She accepted without hesitation and these new duties have highlighted her strong organization skills, vast knowledge, attention to detail and solid work ethic. Laurie has been married to her husband Jimmy for 41 years and together they have 3 sons and 6 grandchildren. In addition to spending time with her family, she enjoys baking, crafting and scrapbooking. Thank you Laurie for supporting our students! #educatenurtureinspire
Today is #warriorwednesday and we would like to recognize Denise Cannon, SCS Assistant Superintendent/Federal Programs Director. Denise is in her 6th year with the District and her 31st year in education. She has previously worked as a teacher, academic coach, assistant principal and principal. She loves to cook and spend time with her children and grandchildren. Denise goes above and beyond every day for the staff and students of SCS, and is always looking for ways to improve. She is level-headed and thinks through her decisions to ensure that the best choice is being made for the entire District. Thank you so much for everything you do, we are blessed to have you! #raisethebar #buildrespectfulrelationships #fosterpositivemindsets #demonstrateprofessionalism #educatenurtureinspire
All childhood vaccines are currently available at the Los Lunas Public Health office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings by appointment.
Los Lunas Public Health Office
445 Camino Del Rey Suite A
Los Lunas, NM 87031
ph:(505) 222-0960
fax:(505) 222-0988