Kearny Elementary
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🌟 Exciting Announcement: 1st Annual Community Schools Parent Conference! 🌟
Dear SFPS Families,
Please join us on Saturday, August 22, 2026 for our 1st Annual Community Schools Parent Conference!
This special event is brought to you by Santa Fe’s 7 Community Schools (including Kearny Elementary!), but it is open to ALL Santa Fe Public Schools families.
Whether you're looking to learn more about district programs or connect with local support, this interactive conference is designed to empower you with the tools and contacts you need to support your student.
What to expect:
Meet the Experts: Informational sessions with representatives from various SFPS school departments.
Community Resources: Guest presentations from local organizations offering family support, programs, and services.
Dear SFPS Families,
Please join us on Saturday, August 22, 2026 for our 1st Annual Community Schools Parent Conference!
This special event is brought to you by Santa Fe’s 7 Community Schools (including Kearny Elementary!), but it is open to ALL Santa Fe Public Schools families.
Whether you're looking to learn more about district programs or connect with local support, this interactive conference is designed to empower you with the tools and contacts you need to support your student.
What to expect:
Meet the Experts: Informational sessions with representatives from various SFPS school departments.
Community Resources: Guest presentations from local organizations offering family support, programs, and services.
I am happy to announce that we are continuing the Food for Kids Program at Kearny this school year!
The program operates on a "Grab and Go" basis. I will have the food bags ready and will send an announcement through ClassDojo and SchoolMessenger whenever they are available. Distribution will occur roughly twice a month (every other week), though schedule details may vary.
Please keep an eye on your messages, and if your family could use extra support that week, feel free to drop by and grab a bag!
The program operates on a "Grab and Go" basis. I will have the food bags ready and will send an announcement through ClassDojo and SchoolMessenger whenever they are available. Distribution will occur roughly twice a month (every other week), though schedule details may vary.
Please keep an eye on your messages, and if your family could use extra support that week, feel free to drop by and grab a bag!
Good afternoon Kearny families, the following message is from our School Nurse, Mr. Chad Arnold: Please email Mr. Arnold only if you wish to OPT-OUT. Thank you.
SFPS provides state required hearing and vision screening for students in pre-k, kindergarten, first and third grades. Hearing and vision are essential for learning, communication and social development. These routine screenings allow our nursing staff to provide families with crucial information regarding any hearing or vision difficulties identified, along with relevant referrals. For example, we have resources for children without health insurance in need of glasses. If a parent/guardian would like their student to opt-out, please email warnold@sfps.k12.nm.us by September 3, 2026
SFPS ofrece las pruebas de audición y visión exigidas por el estado para los estudiantes de preescolar (pre-k), kínder y los grados primero y tercero. La audición y la visión son fundamentales para el aprendizaje, la comunicación y el desarrollo social. Estas pruebas rutinarias permiten a nuestro personal de enfermería proporcionar a las familias información crucial sobre cualquier dificultad auditiva o visual detectada, así como las derivaciones pertinentes. Por ejemplo, contamos con recursos para niños sin seguro médico que necesiten gafas. Si un padre o tutor desea que su estudiante no participe en estas pruebas, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a warnold@sfps.k12.nm.us antes del 3 de septiembre de 2026
SFPS provides state required hearing and vision screening for students in pre-k, kindergarten, first and third grades. Hearing and vision are essential for learning, communication and social development. These routine screenings allow our nursing staff to provide families with crucial information regarding any hearing or vision difficulties identified, along with relevant referrals. For example, we have resources for children without health insurance in need of glasses. If a parent/guardian would like their student to opt-out, please email warnold@sfps.k12.nm.us by September 3, 2026
SFPS ofrece las pruebas de audición y visión exigidas por el estado para los estudiantes de preescolar (pre-k), kínder y los grados primero y tercero. La audición y la visión son fundamentales para el aprendizaje, la comunicación y el desarrollo social. Estas pruebas rutinarias permiten a nuestro personal de enfermería proporcionar a las familias información crucial sobre cualquier dificultad auditiva o visual detectada, así como las derivaciones pertinentes. Por ejemplo, contamos con recursos para niños sin seguro médico que necesiten gafas. Si un padre o tutor desea que su estudiante no participe en estas pruebas, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a warnold@sfps.k12.nm.us antes del 3 de septiembre de 2026
Santa Fe Public Schools continues to monitor air quality during wildfire smoke events and other air quality alerts to help protect the health and safety of students and staff.
SFPS uses AirNow.gov as its primary source for Air Quality Index (AQI) information while also considering conditions at individual school sites, as air quality can vary across the district.
Principals may move recess, physical education classes, and other outdoor activities indoors at any time based on conditions at their school. Schools do not need to wait for a districtwide directive to make adjustments when conditions warrant.
SFPS will continue to monitor air quality and make decisions with the health and safety of students and staff as our priority.
SFPS uses AirNow.gov as its primary source for Air Quality Index (AQI) information while also considering conditions at individual school sites, as air quality can vary across the district.
Principals may move recess, physical education classes, and other outdoor activities indoors at any time based on conditions at their school. Schools do not need to wait for a districtwide directive to make adjustments when conditions warrant.
SFPS will continue to monitor air quality and make decisions with the health and safety of students and staff as our priority.
Join us for our Annual Open House
📚 An important update for our youngest readers!
Beginning this school year, Santa Fe Public Schools will use DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) as our reading screener for students in kindergarten through second grade, replacing Amira for these assessments.
DIBELS helps educators measure key early literacy skills and identify where students may need additional support, giving teachers valuable information to guide instruction and help every student build a strong foundation in reading.
We appreciate the New Mexico Public Education Department for providing districts with this option and supporting our ability to choose the assessment that best meets the needs of our students and educators.
We look forward to using DIBELS to support strong literacy instruction and continued reading growth for our youngest learners! 📖
Beginning this school year, Santa Fe Public Schools will use DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) as our reading screener for students in kindergarten through second grade, replacing Amira for these assessments.
DIBELS helps educators measure key early literacy skills and identify where students may need additional support, giving teachers valuable information to guide instruction and help every student build a strong foundation in reading.
We appreciate the New Mexico Public Education Department for providing districts with this option and supporting our ability to choose the assessment that best meets the needs of our students and educators.
We look forward to using DIBELS to support strong literacy instruction and continued reading growth for our youngest learners! 📖
This parent meeting invitation is for ALL families of students who have an IEP.
Esta junta, organizada por el Departamento de Exceptional Student Services, es para todas las familias que tienen un estudiante con un Plan de Educación Individual (IEP). Es una oportunidad para obtener información sobre apoyo, recursos y servicios disponibles para ustedes.
La junta sera el dia miercoles, 26 de agosto, 2026 en la Escuela Camino Real, de 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm.
Esta junta, organizada por el Departamento de Exceptional Student Services, es para todas las familias que tienen un estudiante con un Plan de Educación Individual (IEP). Es una oportunidad para obtener información sobre apoyo, recursos y servicios disponibles para ustedes.
La junta sera el dia miercoles, 26 de agosto, 2026 en la Escuela Camino Real, de 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm.
Update on Our Water Donation Drive
Thank you so much to everyone who was ready to come together and support our first responders, workers, and families affected by the Frijoles Fire. Your kindness, generosity, and willingness to help our community means so much to us. ❤️
We have received word that additional water supplies are not needed at this time. Because of this, we will not be accepting water donations today, Thursday, August 20th.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who shared our message, planned to donate, and helped spread the word. It is a beautiful reminder of how caring and generous our community is when our neighbors need us.
Thank you for understanding and, most of all, thank you for your kindness and support. ❤️🙏
SFPS Parents & Guardians! 📢 Want to learn more about district resources and Community Schools? Join us for our 1st Annual Parent Conference—100% free!
What to expect:
* 30-minute sessions on safety, nutrition, technology, and many more topics
* Free lunch & door prizes 🎁
* Networking with other SFPS families
* Free childcare provided (ages 4–12; younger little ones welcome, too!)
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¡Padres y tutores legales en SFPS! 📢 ¿Quieren saber más sobre los recursos del distrito y las Escuelas Comunitarias? ¡Acompáñenos en nuestra 1.ª Conferencia Anual para Padres! Es 100% gratuita.
¿Qué pueden esperar?
* Sesiones de 30 minutos sobre seguridad, nutrición, tecnología y muchos temas más.
* Almuerzo gratis y premios de entrada 🎁
* Oportunidad de conectar con otras familias de SFPS.
* Interpretación al español
* Cuidado de niños gratuito (edades de 4 a 12 años; ¡los más pequeñitos también son bienvenidos!).
What to expect:
* 30-minute sessions on safety, nutrition, technology, and many more topics
* Free lunch & door prizes 🎁
* Networking with other SFPS families
* Free childcare provided (ages 4–12; younger little ones welcome, too!)
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¡Padres y tutores legales en SFPS! 📢 ¿Quieren saber más sobre los recursos del distrito y las Escuelas Comunitarias? ¡Acompáñenos en nuestra 1.ª Conferencia Anual para Padres! Es 100% gratuita.
¿Qué pueden esperar?
* Sesiones de 30 minutos sobre seguridad, nutrición, tecnología y muchos temas más.
* Almuerzo gratis y premios de entrada 🎁
* Oportunidad de conectar con otras familias de SFPS.
* Interpretación al español
* Cuidado de niños gratuito (edades de 4 a 12 años; ¡los más pequeñitos también son bienvenidos!).
Great Opportunity for 11-12 graders. Check it out.
Attention Parents of Toddlers, Free Child Care.
August breakfast and lunch menus.
Air Quality Update
Due to smoke conditions and the current air quality alert for Santa Fe, Santa Fe Public Schools is calling indoor recess this morning.
We will continue to monitor air quality conditions and provide an update this afternoon.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to protect the health and safety of our students and staff.
Due to smoke conditions and the current air quality alert for Santa Fe, Santa Fe Public Schools is calling indoor recess this morning.
We will continue to monitor air quality conditions and provide an update this afternoon.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to protect the health and safety of our students and staff.
Air Quality Update: Though smoke conditions have begun to improve on the west side of Santa Fe, air quality in most areas of the city remains in the orange, red, or purple range.
All students will remain indoors for afternoon recess today. In addition, outdoor athletic practices will not be permitted. SFPS will continue to monitor air quality conditions and make adjustments as needed. Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the health and safety of our students and staff.
All students will remain indoors for afternoon recess today. In addition, outdoor athletic practices will not be permitted. SFPS will continue to monitor air quality conditions and make adjustments as needed. Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the health and safety of our students and staff.
Air Quality Update: Due to smoke conditions and the current air quality alert in Santa Fe, Santa Fe Public Schools will hold indoor recess this morning. We will continue to monitor air quality conditions and provide an update regarding this afternoon’s recess as needed. Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the health and safety of our students and staff.
The wait is over! 🚌 Bus routes have been posted to the SFPS website. Check your student's route today and get ready for a great school year! View them here: https://sfps.education/bus-routes-26-27 or on your school's homepage.
Hello Kearny Families and Community, attached is important information for the first day of school. Hola Familias de Kearny, adjunto se encuentra información importante sobre el primer dia de clases.
Join us this Thursday for our annual Meet and Greet
Important Information -1st Day of School
