Arroyos Del Norte Elementary

OUR MISSION

To provide an innovative STEAM education that values student wellness and instills confidence to pursue global career pathways.

TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS 2021-2022

Welcome families to the 2021-2022 school year at Arroyos Del Norte Elementary. ADNE is located in the heart of Arroyo Seco and Arroyo Hondo. Students will have bus transportation to and from Taos Public Library and KTAO. Our student enrollment is 120- grades Kindergarten to 5th grade. ADNE also has a YDI-head-start Pre-K on school campus. Students receive free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks every day. Our dedicated staff work hard to ensure that all students social and emotional learning needs are addressed so students can be successful.

We are in our fourth year of being a STEAM school (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and

Mathematics). We have been working with community partners to integrate science and technology into our curriculum. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Project Based Learning activities throughout the year. Students will also receive one hour of bilingual instruction daily, robotics club, ski club, basketball, chess club, visiting artists program and after school tutoring. Students and staff are in the third year of AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) and Aviation program. ADNE has a beautiful 30x70 greenhouse that will provide an outdoor classroom for our students to have hands-on lessons for science, math and health and to experience the joys of growing their own food. ADNE is excited to announce our Nurturing center for Social Emotional Support on campus five days a week.

First day of school is Thursday, August

12th from 8:30-3:30. We have early dismissal at 1:30 every Friday. Online student registration is currently on our Arroyos Del Norte Elementary web page and walk in registration will begin on July 22nd from 8:30-3:30 or call us at 575-737-6175. We will be following the COVID-19 regulations closely and will notify families of new guidelines. Our beautiful campus is located in the Des Montes area at 405 Hondo Seco Rd. We look forward to working with you this coming year.

Sincerely, Mrs. Deborah E. Branchal

Principal

deborah.branchal@taosschools.org

(575) 737-6175 | 405 Hondo Seco Rd, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514

Carmella Martinez

Secretary/Health Assistant carmella.martinez@taosschools.org