Kearny Elementary
Striving for Excellence
🎒 Planning Ahead for the 2027–2028 School Year?
Mark your calendars! 📅 The SFPS School Transfer Lottery Priority Placement and the SFPS Pre-K Lottery both open Sunday, November 1!
🏫 School Choice Lottery: Interested in enrolling your K-12 student in an SFPS school outside your designated attendance zone? Apply for priority placement beginning November 1!
✏️ Pre-K Lottery: Have a little learner ready to begin their educational journey? Applications for SFPS Pre-K programs for the 2027–2028 school year also open November 1! All families interested in enrolling their child in an SFPS Pre-K program for the 2027–28 school year must submit a Pre-K Lottery application. Pre-K seats are limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee placement in a requested program.
📌 Learn more: https://aptg.co/yqQ7QZ
This is a reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 22, and Friday, October 23.
Please note the following school schedule:
Thursday, October 22: No school for students at elementary and K–8 schools.
Friday, October 23: No school for all SFPS students.
Classes will resume on Monday, October 26.
📢 Correction: SFPS Parent-Teacher Conferences are October 22–23!
Please take note of the following schedules:
📅 Thursday, October 22: No school for students at elementary and K–8 schools. Students at Milagro, Ortiz, Mandela, ECO, Santa Fe High, and Capital High will attend school as usual.
📅 Friday, October 23: No school for ALL SFPS students.
We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding!
Please take note of the following schedules:
📅 Thursday, October 22: No school for students at elementary and K–8 schools. Students at Milagro, Ortiz, Mandela, ECO, Santa Fe High, and Capital High will attend school as usual.
📅 Friday, October 23: No school for ALL SFPS students.
We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding!
Save the Date, this will be taking place in December.
Free, fun, check it out.
Attention parents of Neurodivergent Students.
Fun opportunity for 6th grade girls.
Free Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Kids
Santa Fe Public Schools is offering free flu and COVID-19 vaccines by appointment for children ages 6 months to 18 years. The clinic is located at 1300 Camino Sierra Vista and will be open on Friday, October 16th (12–6 PM) and Wednesday, October 28th (1–5 PM). Call (505) 467-2529 to schedule an appointment.
Santa Fe Public Schools is offering free flu and COVID-19 vaccines by appointment for children ages 6 months to 18 years. The clinic is located at 1300 Camino Sierra Vista and will be open on Friday, October 16th (12–6 PM) and Wednesday, October 28th (1–5 PM). Call (505) 467-2529 to schedule an appointment.
📢 Foro de Recursos Legales para Familias
📅 Martes 29 de sep | ⏰ 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Aprenda sobre derechos, planes de emergencia y cartas de poder con abogados de inmigración. (Si tramitará carta de poder, traiga IDs y acta de nacimiento del menor).
📞 Más info: 505-424-7832
📅 Martes 29 de sep | ⏰ 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Aprenda sobre derechos, planes de emergencia y cartas de poder con abogados de inmigración. (Si tramitará carta de poder, traiga IDs y acta de nacimiento del menor).
📞 Más info: 505-424-7832
👵 Foster Grandparent Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for adults 55+ to mentor and assist our students. Enjoy a small tax-free stipend (if qualified) and the joy of helping kids succeed!
📞 Call (505) 955-4744 or stop by the Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center to learn more.
We are looking for adults 55+ to mentor and assist our students. Enjoy a small tax-free stipend (if qualified) and the joy of helping kids succeed!
📞 Call (505) 955-4744 or stop by the Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center to learn more.
Very Happy to Announce that Baile Folklorico will start at Kearny, I want to thank the Aspen Ballet and Jesus Rowendolas who made a space for our school. Please use the QR code to register. This is the registration link that all participating schools use so please make sure to scroll and pick Kearny when you register. First Class Starts October 2, 2026. 5:15-6:15 pm
Hello, attached please find the lunch menu and breakfast menu for the month of October.
Looking for plans this Friday evening? We’ve got you covered! 🕷️🍿🎬
Join SFPS for a FREE Movie Night at Chaparral Elementary School TOMORROW, Friday, September 25, at 5:30 p.m.
Bring the family, grab some popcorn, and enjoy a fun evening together. We hope to see you there!
Join SFPS for a FREE Movie Night at Chaparral Elementary School TOMORROW, Friday, September 25, at 5:30 p.m.
Bring the family, grab some popcorn, and enjoy a fun evening together. We hope to see you there!
SFPS has partnered with The Husband & Wife Law Team to honor one of SFPS’s amazing teachers and/or Educational Support Professionals each month. Staff from elementary through high school are eligible to be nominated. Staff are awarded $500 for classroom supplies, and their award includes extras such as a commemorative plaque and a pizza party for their entire class.
Celebrate Latin American Culture & Community!
Families, friends, and community members are invited to the Primer Convivio Anual de la Independencia de Latinoamérica on Friday, September 18th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sweeney Elementary School!
Families, friends, and community members are invited to the Primer Convivio Anual de la Independencia de Latinoamérica on Friday, September 18th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sweeney Elementary School!
Great news! 🖥️ SFPS Parent Academy is opening up free computer classes just for you. Whether you're looking to brush up on your skills or dive into something new, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn at no cost. 💡 Spaces are limited, so if you're interested, reach out to Mrs. Raquel Plaza using the contact information on the flyer. We'd love to see you there! 🎓
¿Busca formas prácticas de fomentar la lectoescritura bilingüe y el orgullo cultural en casa? Estamos ofreciendo una oportunidad gratuita para que las familias de Kearny asistan al Instituto Semillas y Raíces el 13 de noviembre (8:30 AM – 3:00 PM). Se llevará a casa estrategias prácticas para fomentar la lectura, colaborar eficazmente con nuestra escuela y conectarse con otras familias que están criando a niños multilingües. Regístrese gratis hoy a través del Formulario de Registro de Semillas y Raíces.
Las primeras 50 familias que se registren son gratis.
Las primeras 50 familias que se registren son gratis.
The Sky Center (New Mexico Suicide Intervention Project) offers no-cost counseling services for youth and families struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, bullying, recent loss, or family conflict.
🌟 Exciting news! We're opening doors to our gifted education program this year, and we want to make sure every student has a fair chance to shine. Our identification process is underway, and we're committed to finding the amazing talents in our classroom. If you've noticed your child has special strengths or interests, now's a wonderful time to learn more about how we identify and support gifted learners. Stay tuned for more details coming your way! 🎓✨
Family nominators are invited to give information about fast learning, skill and knowledge, interest and motivation, and creativity related to domains. These descriptions will be compared to identified gifted students to decide whether further testing is necessary.
English-Language Family Nomination
https://forms.gle/Wr28cVzw1Rve9gGp8
Spanish-Language Family Nomination
https://forms.gle/9cELqnTwQK9rqHoG9
Family nominations are open through 9/30/26. Since they must be de-identified and reviewed anonymously by three reviewers, testing for these will occur in a later round.
Family nominators are invited to give information about fast learning, skill and knowledge, interest and motivation, and creativity related to domains. These descriptions will be compared to identified gifted students to decide whether further testing is necessary.
English-Language Family Nomination
https://forms.gle/Wr28cVzw1Rve9gGp8
Spanish-Language Family Nomination
https://forms.gle/9cELqnTwQK9rqHoG9
Family nominations are open through 9/30/26. Since they must be de-identified and reviewed anonymously by three reviewers, testing for these will occur in a later round.
Santa Fe Public Schools has opened the assessment window for the PreK Executive Functioning Assessment (EFGo). If you wish to opt your child out of this assessment, please review the requirements below:
Official Form Required: Per district guidelines for this school year, an email or verbal notification does not count as an opt-out. Parents/guardians must submit the official opt-out form.
How to Access: The opt-out flyer contains direct links to complete the online form.
Action Needed: Please access the digital flyer distributed via Peachjar or school communication channels to complete and submit the form prior to testing.
MEFS Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9GuqBDbUb0K_pAS3pw5g_zo-sNe5ekJIia-eqrN8ZGFUMlNGODZRMzRPRFhOUE9VNjY4NFhVTlpFRC4u
Official Form Required: Per district guidelines for this school year, an email or verbal notification does not count as an opt-out. Parents/guardians must submit the official opt-out form.
How to Access: The opt-out flyer contains direct links to complete the online form.
Action Needed: Please access the digital flyer distributed via Peachjar or school communication channels to complete and submit the form prior to testing.
MEFS Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9GuqBDbUb0K_pAS3pw5g_zo-sNe5ekJIia-eqrN8ZGFUMlNGODZRMzRPRFhOUE9VNjY4NFhVTlpFRC4u
