Thanksgiving Break Reminder!
Kearny Elementary School will be closed November 24–28 for Thanksgiving Break.
District administrative offices will be closed November 26–28.
Wishing our students, staff, and families a wonderful holiday! 💛

Today, we honor all who served.

Thank you to the veterans across our nation for your courage, sacrifice, and service. ❤️💙

From all of us at Kearny Elementary School, we are grateful.

Putting Raiders First ✨

Reminder: Election Day is tomorrow! Support Kearny Elementary and all SFPS schools. The GO Bond & Mill Levy will ensure safe, supportive learning environments across Santa Fe.

Learn more at www.sfps.info

Want to apply for an SFPS school outside your area for 2026-27? Applications open 11/1. Priority deadline ends Jan 31, 2026. More info: sfps.info/page/lottery

Putting Raiders First ✨

Here at Kearny Elementary, the GO Bond will provide roof and exterior wall repairs.

✅ The Mill Levy supports all SFPS schools and public charter schools—funding maintenance, equipment, and paying our hardworking custodians. Also, the GO Bond & Mill Levy will not raise taxes!

Learn more at www.sfps.info

Halloween Carnival is in 8 days! Join us from 5:30-8:30 pm for a fun night for the entire family.

Don't forget, Kearny's Halloween Carnival is October 30, 2025 starts at 5:30 pm. See you all there.

Great news from SFPS! 📚 Student reading proficiency grew to 42%, continuing our upward trend, while math proficiency held steady at 22% for 2024–25.

This progress is a direct result of our incredible teachers, school leaders, and students working together toward excellence. 💪

👉 Check out the full press release to learn more.

There will be no school on Friday, October 10, and Monday, October 13 in observance of Fall Break and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Admin offices will be open. Enjoy the long weekend—we’ll see everyone back in class on Tuesday, October 14! 🍂✨To see more important calendar dates, visit 🔗 https://5il.co/3dqqe

🚀 The SFPS Listening & Learning Tour starts TODAY!
Join Superintendent Dr. Christine Griffin and SFPS leadership for the first community forum — a welcoming space to share feedback, ask questions, and connect.
📍 Forum 1: Monday, Sept. 29 | 5:30–7 PM @ Nina Otero Community School | 5901 Herrera Dr.
Hybrid: Attend in-person or via Google Meet
✨ Free childcare for K–6 students
✨ Spanish interpretation available
Your voice matters—don’t miss this chance to help shape the future of SFPS!
👉 Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/efq-eznm-wgi

What's for Lunch?

Free Soccer Clinic September 17, 2025

No School Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.

Strong communication between families and schools is key to supporting every child’s success. This guide will help you make sure you’re receiving all important updates from your child’s teacher, school, and the district. For more information on how to access these platforms, FAQs, and short videos on MyPowerHub features, visit: sfps.education/mypowerhub.

Walk and Roll to School every Thursday all year long (weather permitting)

Meet us at Herb Martinez Park at 7:30 am.

"Safe Routes to School supports increased physical activity, helps form healthy habits that can last a lifetime, and decreases the risk of chronic disease and obesity. Walking one mile to and from school each day is two-thirds of the recommended sixty minutes of physical activity a day." (saferoutespartnership.org)

Welcome to Kearny families, parents, and guardians. Please remember to bring a government-issued ID when visiting Kearny. This policy will be strictly enforced.

Santa Fe Public Schools is hiring Substitutes. Any Substitute who signs on for a long term position will be entered for a chance to win $500.

Please click on the link below.

https://ess.com/santafe/

Estimadas familias de SFPS:

Ya está disponible la recogida de Chromebooks para estudiantes nuevos y de kínder. Si su(s) estudiante(s) NO es(son) nuevo(s) en el distrito, por favor, ignore este correo electrónico.

📍 Ubicación: 2516 Cerrillos Road
🕗 Horario: 8:00 a. m. a 4:45 p. m., de lunes a viernes
💻 Cómo: La tecnología se distribuirá mediante servicio de autoservicio.

Para recibir una Chromebook, un padre o tutor debe estar presente con:

Una identificación con foto

El correo electrónico de confirmación de la inscripción del estudiante

¡Preparémonos para un excelente año escolar 2025-26!

Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame al 505-467-4357 o envíe un correo electrónico a studenthelpdesk@sfps.k12.nm.us.

Atentamente,
Escuelas Públicas de Santa Fe

Dear SFPS Families,

Chromebook pickup for new students and kindergarteners is now open. If your student(s) are NOT new to the district, please disregard this email.

📍 Location: 2516 Cerrillos Road
🕗 Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday
💻 How: Technology will be distributed via drive-thru service

To receive a Chromebook, a parent or guardian must be present with:

A photo ID

The student’s registration confirmation email

Let’s get ready for a great 2025–26 school year!

If you have any questions, please call 505-467-4357 or email studenthelpdesk@sfps.k12.nm.us.

Warm regards,
Santa Fe Public Schools