Socorro Consolidated Schools

Reminder: Socorro High School is hosting an end of the year parent lunch on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Come learn about opportunities available to students in Socorro this summer. Come enjoy lunch and a chance to win awesome prizes from Water Canyon Photography, Loving Light Photography and the Loma Theater. Reserved tickets by May 22, 2023. This is not limited to parents only, family is also welcome. Must reserve tickets! Click the link! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4B3dpvmMeZUxUu_5d4RvL0hHKHinreQ6ucbAvouh2Bw6c7g/viewform?usp=sf_link

Socorro Consolidated Schools in concert with Southwest Foodservice Excellence announced today foodservice will operate throughout the summer serving free breakfast and lunch to all children/young adults between the ages of 1-18. This program allows SCS to serve free meals that meets dietary guidelines recommendations. This program starts May 26 with a pick up at Parkview Elementary School for a week’s worth of breakfast and lunch as we transition from school meals to Seamless Summer. Pick up time is between 10:30 – 12:00 pm. People needing to make other arrangements please call Parkview’s Kitchen at (575) 838-2546 between the hours of 7:30 am and 12:00 pm or District office (575) 835-0300 Monday- Thursday 8:00 am -4:00 pm. Starting June 5, 2023 - ending July 21, 2023 pickups will take place on Monday & Wednesday between 10:30 am and 12:00 pm. Monday pick up will include breakfast and lunch for 2 days. Wednesday pick up will include breakfast and lunch for 3 days. Pick up sites will be: NMIMT Macy Center, Clark Field picnic table area, Sedillo Park picnic table area, San Antonio Elementary School parent drop off area (4 th street, San Antonio), Midway Elementary School parent drop off area (9 Midway Road, Midway). Cottonwood Valley Charter School 201 Neel. If you need to make other arrangements, please call Parkview Elementary School kitchen at (575) 838- 2546 or District office (575) 835-0300. Thank you for helping us to make sure all children/young adults are well fed and prepared for the next school year. We look forward to seeing you during our Seamless Summer Feeding program days. Non-discrimination Statement: In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or (2) fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider

SHS will be hosting an end of the year parent lunch Tuesday 5/23. Come learn about opportunities available for students in Socorro this summer. Reserve tickets by 5/22. Click the link below to complete form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4B3dpvmMeZUxUu_5d4RvL0hHKHinreQ6ucbAvouh2Bw6c7g/viewform?usp=sf_link

SCS is proud to recognize the Socorro High School #classof2023 Valedictorian, Reyna Alvarado, for this week’s #warriorwednesday! Throughout her HS career Reyna participated in volleyball, softball and Upward Bound. She plans to attend CNM and then UNM where she will pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. And, on top of all of her accomplishments, Reyna is an outgoing, friendly and helpful person. Congratulations Reyna, SCS is so proud of you and is excited for your future. #educatenurtureinspire #shsgrad #onceawarrioralwaysawarrior

Attention Warrior fans! Your State Champion Lady Warrior golf team and State Runner-up Warrior golf team will be making their way into town around 7:30 and we would love to line the California Street celebrating their accomplishments! Go Warriors! 🏹🏹🏹

Today is National School Lunch Hero Day and SCS would like to thank all of the food service workers that help to feed our students! #educatenurtureinspire

The SCS Board of Education is hosting a roundtable on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 from 3pm to 5pm. The meeting will be held at District Office at 700 Franklin Street in Socorro, NM. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the budget for FY24. A quorum of the board will be present but no action will be taken.

This #warriorwednesday SCS would like to congratulate the Socorro High School #classof2023! We are so proud of our seniors and can’t wait to see where the future takes them!!! #educatenurtureinspire

For today’s #warriorwednesday SCS would like to thank all of our administrative professionals. They work behind the scenes (and in the front offices) to keep our District running smoothly and efficiently. We have an amazing team and are lucky to have each and everyone one of you! Thank you for all you do for our staff and students!!! #educatenurtureinspire #buildpositiverelationships #raisethebar

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR BID (RFB) SOCORRO CONSOLIDED SCHOOLS PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES RFB NO: FY 2023-0002 The Socorro Consolidated Schools is requesting formal proposals for Psychology Services to improve the school performance of special education students identified as having serious emotional or behavioral disabilities through evaluation and therapeutic interventions A copy of the RFB can be obtained from the District’s website at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pLMIQhYml9gtYd93aL2R3Uce7n1UvWSNxlbLK0MtmK0. This website will be updated with documents during the procurement process. For example questions/answers… Proposals must be received no later than Monday, May 8, 2023 by 1:00 PM Local Time. Late proposals will not be accepted. For assistance, contact Bonnie Hoke at bhoke@socorroschools.org

Socorro Schools meets with NRAO Engineers Rob Selina and Ephraim Ford to discuss how SHS can tailor programs to prepare students for the exciting new VLA project coming to Socorro County soon!

Class of 2023 Senior Countdown Events: Senior Field Day - Friday, April 21 - City of Socorro Sports Complex Senior Field Trip - Wednesday, April 27 - Meow Wolf Prom - Saturday, April 29th - City of Socorro Convention Center Senior Scholarship/Awards Night - Wednesday, May 3, 6pm - SHS Gym Baccalaureate Mass - Sunday, May 7, 10am - San Miguel Church Finals Week - May 8-11, SHS Senior Signing and Sunset - Thursday, May 11, 5pm - SHS Commons Last day of school for Seniors - Thursday, May 11 Senior Parade - Friday, May 12, 4pm - California St Commencement Rehearsal - Friday, May 19, 9am - City of Socorro Rodeo Complex Commencement - Friday, May 19, 6pm - City of Socorro Rodeo Complex

This #warriorwednesday SCS would like to introduce you to Ursula Chavez- Gonzales, the District's new English Language Learner Teacher. She will be providing support to students whose primary language is not English and working with teachers in strategies to better serve these students. Ursula has received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from ENMU and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from NMHU. She is certified to teach K-12 and is in her 23rd year in education. She has a true passion for working with EL Learners and is focused on helping each child progress in all areas of their development—academic, social, language. Ursula has been married for 25 years and has 2 sons. She enjoys reading, cooking, music, and spending time with friends and family. #educatenurtureinspire

This #warriorwednesday SCS would like to recognize Margaret Trujillo, EA at San Antonio Elementary. Margaret has been at San Antonio Elementary for 16 years and currently assists in the third grade classroom. She works with individual students and small groups of students. Margaret knows the students and has a firm yet caring way of working with them, students love her! Margaret is always willing to step in and help wherever needed, and is often taking care of tasks before she is even asked. She always comes in with a smile and leaves with a sparkle in her eye. It is easy to see that Margaret truly loves what she does. Thank you Margaret for all that you do! #eucatenurtureinspire #raisethebar

This #warriorwednesday SCS would like to recognize Tori Ramirez, an Ed Fellows EA at Midway Elementary. Tori has been working for Socorro Consolidated Schools for 2 1/2 years. During that time she has worked in all areas of the school setting and has proven to be a natural when it comes to working with the kids. Tori is flexible and hardworking. She never hesitates to lend a helping hand and her positive attitude radiates from her. She is truly a ray of sunshine within her school. Last school year, Tori went back to school to work towards becoming a teacher. She will graduate with an Associates degree from CNM this May and will continue with Western in the fall. There is no doubt that Tori will be a fantastic teacher, and we can't wait to witness all of the amazing things that she will accomplish within her own classroom. Tori has truly found her calling! The staff and students of Midway are beyond lucky to have such a dedicated and wonderful person as part of our school. #educatenurtureinspire

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible households a discount of up to $30 per month off their internet bills (or up to $75 per month for households living on Tribal lands), as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 off an eligible connected device like a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. In many cases, households can get high-speed internet without paying a dime by choosing a fully covered internet plan. On August 8, 2022, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) published a PartnerWeb announcement to promote participation in the ACP. This letter serves as a reminder that a household is eligible to participate in the ACP if a child in the household receives free or reduced-price school meals. Therefore, under the ACP rules, every household with a child attending a school participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program is eligible for ACP benefits is eligible for ACP benefits. Households can learn more and apply for the ACP at GetInternet.gov. While this reminder is specific to schools that are participating in CEP, additional information about eligibility for CEP discount benefits can be found in the School Outreach Toolkit (available in English in PDF/Word and Spanish in PDF/Word) which provides information about other ways households can qualify for the ACP—including through an individual student’s participation in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program providing free or reduced price meals; through a household member’s participation in a wide range of other Federal assistance programs like Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and many others; or based on the household’s income (up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level). State agencies with questions should contact the appropriate FNS Regional Office. For the pdf version, click here: https://partnerweb.usda.gov/sites/CNP/cndpolicy2/ProgramsLibrary2014/SP08-2023s.pdf For the word document, click here:https://partnerweb.usda.gov/sites/CNP/cndpolicy2/ProgramsLibrary2014/SP08-2023os.docx For the enclosures, click here: https://partnerweb.usda.gov/sites/CNP/cndpolicy2/ProgramsLibrary2014/SP08A1.docx

It’s #warriorwdnesday and today we would like to recognize Judy Evans, Educational Assistant at Parkview Elementary. Although Judy is new to the classroom at Parkview as an EA, she has spent much of her life in and around teaching. Both her parents were career teachers, she has taught adult and children craft classes, homeschooled her own children for 9 years; teaching has always been inside her, and something she gravitates toward. Judy is currently in her first semester back to college working toward her degree in elementary education, and looks forward to having her own classroom at Parkview one day. She has 4 grown children and one still at home, 2 dogs, and 2 cats. She grew up on a hay farm in the Lemitar area and returned 6 years ago after living in Texas and Colorado for 30 years. #educatenurtureinspire

Testing time! Students and families it's time for us to shine! We all play a part in the success of our students so please encourage all students to be present and well rested for their tests! Good luck to every student! Go Warriors 🏹🏹🏹

This #warriorwednesday SCS would like to recognize the retiring teachers from SMS: Mrs. Josephine Silva-Sena has 36 years in education. She has served as a counselor at SHS. She worked at PV and SMS in a variety of positions including librarian, intervention teacher, ELA teacher, and CTE teacher. Ms. Koenia Chavez has served in education for over 28 years, five of which have been at SMS. She says that one of her favorite things about teaching is coming through the school doors and seeing the smiling faces of her students. Mrs. Jane Anderson has worked in Special Education and as an ELA teacher. She has 18 years of experience, 16 of which have been in the SCSD district. She loves watching the "light shine" in students' eyes when they learn something new. Ms. Pauline Nielsen has spent all 27 years at SMS! During that time she has taught 6th grade ELA and history. When she first began at SMS she taught 6th grade in a self contained class. Students only went to another classroom for their electives! We would like to thank these educators for the contributions to SCS and wish them luck in their next life adventures. #educatenurtureinspire #onceawarrioralwaysawarrior

REMINDER: 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.