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WHEN TIME IS SHORT, LINES GET LONG. Fall Semester at UNM-Taos starts August 19.

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We are excited to create additional scholarship opportunities for our first-time, full-time, degree seeking students.

Patricia Gonzales, Director of Student Affairs

UNM-Taos Lobo Leaders Scholarship Recipients at Taos High School Class Night May 2019 L-R Gabriela Rosales, Estrella Madrid, Ashley Marie McMains

UNM-TAOS AWARDS INAUGURAL LOBO LEADERS SCHOLARSHIPS In collaboration with the Bridge and Lottery Scholarship the Lobo Leaders award will allow a student to have their first two years of college paid for as long as they continue to meet the specified scholarship eligibility requirements. This is a great opportunity for students to start at UNMTaos, get an Associate Degree, and then transfer on to a four-year institution or gain employment.

The scholarship was created in an effort to recognize outstanding leaders and encourage local area high school students to pursue a degree in higher education at their local community college.

The Lobo Leaders Scholarship awards $2,000, over four semesters that a student is enrolled at UNM-Taos.

Gabriela Rosales

Estrella Madrid

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Cyber Magnet Gradute Pursuing AA in Liberal Arts Plans on continuing her education.

Her goal is a career in environmental or family law.

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Taos High Graduate Persuing AA in Liberal Arts Planning a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Her goal is a career in law enforcement, as a state police officer and, ultimately, an investigator.

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Taos High Graduate Pre-science degree Plans to go into the medical field and become a doctor.

One goal is to join the Air Force and serve our country.

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TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS 2019-2020 / PAID ADVERTISEMENT

2019 - 2020 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT Taos Municipal Schools now has a strong foundation to pursue our mission to raise our students to higher levels, not only academically, but also socially, physically and emotionally to succeed as responsible citizens. As we continue our focus on key educational initiatives with the goal of preparing every student for college and/or the workforce, we will leverage the strengths of the district to implement effective strategies that foster student achievement. Hard work, consistency, high expectations, urgency, focus and commitment will bring tremendous improvements and build capacity in our District.

We offer a high-quality educational experience to our students with multiple programs and activities at every school, such as, Community Schools, STEM Academy and Teach To One Math (5th, - 12th). Our teachers and staff are some of the most passionate and dedicated educators in this nation.

We continue to communicate and demonstrate our complete confidence in the transformation of Taos Municipal Schools, by charting a pathway to success for each individual child. The real challenge is ours, as educators, to hold ourselves and our students accountable for their achievement. Our children deserve the opportunity to fulfill their hopes and dreams.

In our journey together, working diligently to foster a transparent and collaborative environment for our families, we need volunteers in our schools, participation in the decision-making process and/or assisting with short/long term projects to improve our students’ educational experiences. Together we will achieve!

Sincerely,

Dr. Lillian M. Torrez Superintendent

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TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS 2019-2020 / PAID ADVERTISEMENT

2019 - 2020 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Greetings Taos Community, As we approach another school year, I would first like to welcome staff, students and families to our great school community.

We at Taos Municipal Schools strive to provide the best quality education for our students by implementing research-based programs which incorporate learning opportunities for all. This year we will continue to implement AVID district wide, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) provides research-based programming in kindergarten through college by incorporating strategies in Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading. Students will learn note-taking skills, organization and collaborative skills just to name a few; the premise of implementation is to prepare students to be college and career ready. Another major addition coming to us later this year will be GEAR UP, a college and career readiness program which aligns with AVID. Through GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Reading for Undergraduate Programs), students will be provided remedial support in math and language arts and will be provided opportunities to explore various careers and colleges which support programs of study. We will work to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education and the workforce.

We will also commit to continue to improve all instructional programs. Each of our schools is supported with literacy instructional coaches who support teachers in analyzing data, planning for student/classroom needs and support with implementation strategies across all content areas. This year we will also be reviewing material for a new math adoption series (kinder - 12th) which will be purchased for the next six years. If you are interested in taking part in your school’s adoption committee please reach out to the site principal or myself, your opinion is greatly needed and appreciated.

I encourage all families to participate in development and implementation of programs at your schools. We will host many after hour events that may include planning of programs, learning of programs your child participates in and of course, celebrations of your child’s successes.

Lastly, well wishes for a long, healthy and happy retirement to; Sandra Garcia, Robert V. Trujillo, Gladys Herrera-Gurule and many other valued teachers, custodians, cafeteria and office staff across all departments who provided decades of service to the Taos Community. Thank you, for your work, it has been a privilege to work alongside you.

Respectfully,

Melissa Sandoval

Assistant Superintendent melissa.sandoval@taosschools.org 575-758-5204

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TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS 2019-2020 / PAID ADVERTISEMENT

2019 - 2020 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS

Welcome students, parents, staff, and community members to the start of a new school year at Taos Municipal Schools. On behalf of the Department of Federal Programs, I would like to express our continued commitment to the students of TMS. We look forward to working with the schools to help support our students, parents and staff throughout the school year and to seeing all of you at our various school events.

The vision and mission of Taos Municipal Schools is to inspire excellence and life-long success through teaching, learning, and collaboration by preparing all students academically, socially, physically, and emotionally to succeed as responsible citizens.

Federal Programs assists many programs throughout the school district from grades K - 12 with Federal Grants and Funds. The programs that have been supported include the Fine Arts Education Act, the Bilingual Program, Indian/Native Hawaiian and Alaska program, English Language Acquisition/Language Enhancement and Academic Achievement, preparing and training of highly qualified teachers and principals.

We are fortunate in our school settings to be able to provide several opportunities for our students at TMS. Students have the opportunity to work with “Visiting Artists� from our rich art community, participate in bilingual programs at all school sites, and work with highly qualified teachers in the classrooms. At all school sites, we are working together with local and state agencies to provide emotional and social supports for students and families. At TMS we know that a student that is supported emotionally and socially will have a greater chance at success in school and life. Two of our elementary schools, Ranchos Elementary and Enos Garcia Elementary, are becoming Community Schools to provide students and families with these much needed supports.

We wish the children and families of TMS a wonderful and successful 2019-20 school year. If you need help or have questions regarding Federal Programs please contact our office.

Respectfully,

Renetta B. Mondragon NBCT Director of Federal Programs renmon@taosschools.org

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TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS 2019-2020 / PAID ADVERTISEMENT

TMS BOARD MEMBER DIRECTORY James Sanborn President HC 74 Box 24372 El Prado, NM 87529 770-2993 cell james.sanborn@taosschools.org Mark Flores II Vice-President PO Box 2992 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 mark.flores@taosschools.org

Whitney Goler Secretary PO Box 520 Taos, NM 87571 741-0335 cell whitney.goler@taosschools.org Dr. David Chavez Board Member PO Box 1721 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 751-7425 home david.chavez@taosschools.org Jason Silva Board Member PO Box 1013 El Prado, NM 87529 741-1717 cell jason.silva@taosschools.org

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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING SCHEDULE July 23, 2019

SPECIAL MEETING

Administration Bldg. (Only if Needed)

August 6, 2019

Administration Bldg.

August 20, 2019

Administration Bldg.

September 3, 2019

Ranchos Elementary School

September 17, 2019

Arroyos Del Norte Elementary School

October 8, 2019

Administration Bldg.

October 22, 2019

Taos Charter School

November 12, 2019

Taos Pueblo

December 10, 2019

Cyber Magnet School

January 21, 2020

Vista Grande High School

February 4, 2020

Enos Garcia Elementary

February 18, 2020

Taos Middle School

March 24, 2020

Anansi Charter School

April 14, 2020

Taos High School

May 5, 2020

Administration Bldg.

May 19, 2020

Administration Bldg.

June 23, 2020

Administration Bldg.

REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETINGS START AT 6:00 PM *UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

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TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS CALENDAR 2019 - 2020 TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

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CONTENTS

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From the Office of the Superintendent

19 Arroyos del Norte Elementary School

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From the Assistant Superintendent

20 Enos García Elementary School

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From the Federal Programs Director

6

School Board members and meeting schedule

22 Ranchos Elementary School

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Taos Municipal Schools 2018-2019 calendar

10 Taos Municipal Schools Directory

24 Technology department 26 Exceptional programs 30 Taos Middle School 32 Taos High School 34 Taos High Athletics

12 Federal programs

36 Cyber Magnet School

13 Annual testing

38 Student health

14 Bus routes

40 Nutrition

18 Tribal education

46 MORGAN TIMMS/The Taos News

48 RICK ROMANCITO/The Taos News

STAFF ROBIN MARTIN, OWNER CHRIS BAKER, PUBLISHER STACI MATLOCK, EDITOR SCOTT GERDES, SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR KARIN EBERHARDT, CREATIVE DIRECTOR

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Anansi Day School receives gold star

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Media savvy citizens

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Your path. Your goal. Your timeframe.

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Trailblazing

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Adult education center celebrates

CODY HOOKS, REPORTER

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School season ushers in new programs

JESSE MOYA, REPORTER

CHRIS WOOD, ADVERTISING MANAGER SEAN RATLIFF, PRODUCTION MANAGER AMY BOAZ, COPY EDITOR MORGAN TIMMS, PHOTOGRAPHER

COVER DESIGN BY SEAN RATLIFF

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TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS DIRECTORY ENOS GARCIA EAST ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ............................... 758-5200

ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARY ....................................................................... 737-6100

Dr. Lillian Torrez, Superintendent .........................................................758-5202 lillian.torrez@taosschools.org

Sarah Bradley,Principal .....................................737-6172 sarbra@taosschools.org

Linda Sanchez, Administrative Assistant/Financial Specialist.....758-5202 linda.sanchez@taosschools.org

Assistant Principal..............................................737-6099 nicole.moraatencio@taosschools.org

Melissa A. Sandoval, Assistant Superintendent ........................................758-5204 melissa.sandoval@taosschools.org Maria Jeantete Technology Manager .............................................. 758-5207 maria.jeantete@taosschools.org Rona Ortega Data Technician/STARS ......................................... 737-6032 rona.ortega@taosschools.org Renetta Mondragon Director of Federal Programs................................737-6110

Nanette Barela, Secretary ...............................737-6095 nanbar@taosschools.org Sarah Dawavendewa, Secretary .....................737-6070 sarah.dawavendewa@taosschools.org Phyllis Yardman, School Nurse .......................737-6075 phyyar@taosschools.org

RANCHOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ..............................................................737-6150 Lourdes Cordova, Principal .............................737-6152 loucor@taosschools.org

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Feloniz Trujillo, Administrative Assistant ........................................758-5246 feloniz.trujilllo@taosschools.org Nicole Cardenas, Financial Specialist ................................................ 758-5212

Nicole Mora-Attencio,

nicole.cardenas@taosschools.org

Rae Lujan, Indian Ed Manager................................................... 737-6033 raeluj@taosschools.org Susie Martinez, Director of Finance ..................................................758-5211 susie.martinez@taosschools.org June Segura, Financial Specialist/Benefits .................................758-5219 june.segura@taosschools.org Christine Valencia, Assistant Business Manager ..................................758-5215 christine.valencia@taosschools.org Lisa Issacs, Financial Specialist ..................................................758-5216 lisaisa@taosschools.org Tanya Maestas, Financial Specialist/Payroll ...................................758-5220 tanya.maestas@taosschools.org Esther Winter, Director of HR/Transportation..............................758-5208 esther@taosschools.org Sandra Martinez, HR Administrative Assistant .................................758-5205 sanmar@taosschools.org Samantha Martinez, Transportation Administrative Assistant ............758-5291 samantha.martinez@taosschools.org Wilbur Trujillo Maintenance Mechanic ............................................758-5206 wiltru@taosschools.org Lynne Brashar, Director of Exceptional Programs ........................737-6114 lynn.brashar@taosschools.org Danette, Rael, Financial Specialist.................................................. 737-6113 danette.rael@taosschools.org Christine Martinez, Medicaid/Administrative Assistant ......................737-6115 christine.martinez@taosschools.org Robert Valencia, Director of Facilities .................................................758-5245 robert.valenca@taosschools.org Monica Martinez, Director of Student Nutrition Program ................758-5214 monmar@taosschools.org

Cathy Vigil, Secretary .......................................737-6150 catvig@taosschools.org Lisa Baker, Health Assistant ............................737-6153 lisa.baker@taosschools.org

TAOS MIDDLE SCHOOL................................................................................. 737-6000 Alfred Cordova, Principal .................................737-6003 alfcor@taosschools.org Rosita Rael, Secretary/Registrar ....................737-6006 rosrae@taosschools.org Sue Martin-Trujillo, Assistant Principal ..........737-6004 suetru@taosschools.org Sheila Jiron, Attendance Secretary ...............737-6002 shejjir@taosschools.org Jason Ormsby, School Nurse ...........................737-6016 jason.ormsby@taosschools.org

TAOS HIGH SCHOOL .......................................................................................751-8000 CJ Grace, Principal ............................................751-8002 cj.grace@taosschools.org Danielle Romero, Secretary .............................751-8000 danrom@taosschools.org Mary Lutz, Registrar ..........................................751-8013 mary.lutz@taosschools.org Danielle Mares, Counselors’ Secretary ..........751-8018 daniella.mares@taosschools.org Lisa Abeyta-Valerio, Assistant Principal .......751-8026 lisabe@taosschools.org Debbie Martinez, Attendance Secretary .......751-8016 debmar@taosschools.org April DeHerrera, School Nurse ........................751-8074 april.deherrera@taosschools.org Nickie McCarty, Athletic Director ...................751-8030 nikmcc@taosschools.org Fatima Chavez, Secretary .................................751-8025 fatima@taosschools.org

CHRYSALIS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL ............................................................751-7291 TAOS CYBER MAGNET ...................................................................................758-5990 Kate Jensen, Head Teacher ..............................758-5990 kat.jen@taosschools.org

ANANSI CHARTER SCHOOL (K-5) Michele Hunt, Principal .....................................776-2256 mhunt@acstaos.org

Christina Duran, Administrative Assistant ......... 758-5289 christina.duran@taosschools.org Bonnie Martinez, Warehouse Manager ................758-5225 bonniemartinez@taosschools.org

ARROYOS DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ....................................... 737-6175 Deborah Branchal, Principal ..................................737-6177 deborah.branchal@taosschools.org Carmella Martinez, Secretary/Health Assistant ...................................737-6175

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TAOS CHARTER SCHOOL (K-8) Jeremy Jones, Principal ....................................751-7222 jjones@taoscharterschool.org

VISTA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL (9-12) Isabelle St. Onge, Principal ..............................758-5100 lstonge@vghs.org

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FEDERAL PROGRAMS AFTERSCHOOL/SUMMER ENRICHMENT CARL PERKINS

DIRECT STUDENT SERVICES

Funds for the implementation of quality afterschool and summer enrichment programs which includes academic enrichment, physical activity, nutrition education, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), and/or English Language Arts initiatives and activities.

The principal source of federal funding for the improvement of secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs. The purpose of the grant is to develop more fully the academic, career, and technical skills of students who elect to enroll in career and technical education programs.

Strategic support for struggling students in ELA and Math.

FAEA (FINE ARTS EDUCATION ACT)

“The purpose of the Fine Arts Education Act is to encourage school districts to offer opportunities for elementary school students to participate in fine arts activities, including visual arts, music, theater, and dance.” (22-15D-2, NMSA 1978). Students are introduced and experience cultural and historical art forms from local artists who go into classrooms to teach and demonstrate their craft. Art and music teachers also provide art education continually throughout the school year.

GRADS

Mission to support young parents for success is funded by the support for expectant and parenting teens and women grant awarded to the NMPED. The primary focus of NM GRADS is to provide in-school programs that address the needs of teenage families.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The goal of the Instructional Material Bureau is to provide schools access to superior instructional materials that are aligned to the NM Content Standards and meet the needs of diverse student populations.

KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIVE GRADE PLUS PROGRAM

The summer K-5+ Program extends the school year for kindergarten through fifth grade for participating students and measures the effect of additional time on literacy, numeracy and social skills development. The purpose of K-5+ Program is to demonstrate that increased time in kindergarten and the early grades narrows the achievement gap between disadvantaged students and other students, and increases cognitive skills and leads to higher test scores for all participants. The K-5+ provides funding extended school days to students from Ranchos Elementary for twenty-five instructional days.

NEW MEXICO READING, ACHIEVEMENT, MATH AND SCHOOL CULTURE (RAMS)

The NM Reading Achievement, Math and School Culture, with all its resources, was implemented to improve early elementary reading achievement at the elementary level. It is a collaborative project focused on professional development, coaching, technical assistance, and additional funding to support school improvement.

(GRADUATION, REALITY AND DUAL-ROLE SKILLS)

(K-5 PLUS)

STATE BILINGUAL PROGRAM

STRIVING READERS COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY TITLE I – PART A: IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED

The Taos Municipal Schools receives state funding under the Bilingual Multicultural Education Act of 2004 (NMSA 22-23-1 through 22-23-6) to provide for the education of our linguistically and culturally different students and for schools utilizing two languages as the medium of instruction for any part or all of the curriculum for the grade specified in the application for funding submitted to the NM PED. A 3 year federal grant to develop vertical pathways and increase language and literacy achievement for children from birth-12th grade.

Title I is the largest federal education program for elementary and secondary schools. These funds are targeted to high poverty schools and are used to provide supplementary educational services to students who are educationally disadvantaged or at risk of failing to meet the state standards. Schools have the option to follow a school wide or targeted model.

TITLE II – PART A: PREPARING, TRAINING AND RECRUITING HIGH QUALITY TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS

The main goal is to provide funds to increase student and academic achievement by improving teacher quality and getting more highly qualified teachers and principals into schools. In alignment with Section 1119(a)(3) the Taos Municipal School District strives to ensure that all teachers teaching in the core content areas within the school district are highly qualified.

TITLE III - PART A: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT, AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Under Civil Right Law and the No Child Left Behind Act, school districts that receive Federal financial assistance have an obligation to identify and serve all ELL/LEP students. The purpose of Title III is to develop educational programs that will help ensure that Limited English Proficient (LEP)/English Language Learners (ELLs), statute uses (LEP), attain English proficiency, succeed at core academic subjects, and meet the same state academic content and student achievement standards expected of all children.

TITLE IV – STUDENT SUPPORT AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

TITLE VI - RURAL AND LOW-INCOME SCHOOL PROGRAM

TITLE VII - INDIAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE EDUCATION TITLE VIII – IMPACT AID REGULAR AND SPECIAL EDUCATION NM PED SDI GRANT

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The Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) program. The SSAE program is intended to improve students’ academic achievement by increasing the capacity of State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), and local communities to provide all students with access to a well-rounded education; improve school conditions for student learning; and improve the use of technology to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.

This program targets rural school districts that serve high number of poor students. Funding from the Rural Low-Income Schools Grant may be used for a wide variety of activities authorized under various Title Programs of the No Child Left Behind Act. RLIS funding may only be used to supplement and not supplant other federal, state, and local funds. The funding at each school site aligns with activities appropriate for moving the school toward the district’s goals for increasing student achievement.

The purpose of this program is to support the efforts of school districts in serving Native American students, so that they can meet the same challenging state student academic achievement standards that all other students are expected to meet.

The purpose of Impact Aid is to provide grants to school districts burdened by the presence of nontaxable federal lands, installations and housing authorities to make up for lost revenues and additional costs associated with federal presence. School districts are also responsible for educating children of federal personnel who live and/or work on these properties.

Funds are provided to 23 school districts and district-chartered schools who enroll a significant number of American Indian students for the purpose of providing effective culturally-relevant programs, opportunities and practices which contribute to the academic and cultural success of the Native students.

TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS 2019-2020 / PAID ADVERTISEMENT

TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS ANNUAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS PLEASE NOTE that the Public Education Department of New Mexico is currently working with stakeholders to review and revise assessments given in the state of New Mexico. TMS will keep you up to date on changes as we are notified.

ASSESSMENTS

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DATES ADMINISTERED

Kindergarten Observation Tool (KOT) Required by the State of New Mexico

Kindergarteners

Observation tool used by teachers to determine student’s levels of development and individual needs in six domains of school readiness.

Fall 2019

iStation Required by the State of New Mexico

Kindergarten through 3rd grade

To immediately inform teachers about a student’s foundational literacy abilities. Results are immediate; parents usually receive report at parent/teacher conferences.

Fall 2019 Winter 2019/2020 Spring 2020

WIDA Assessment Placement Test (WAP-T) & WiDA Online Screener (1st-12th) Title III Federal mandate

Kindergarten or 1st-12th grade students new to US schools who have a second language.

Screen to determine if student is an English Language Learner (ELL) Results are immediate; parents receive results within 30 days to determine eligibility and offer program placement.

First 30 days of enrollment or within two weeks of enrollment

Illuminate (Short Cycle Assessment)

Kindergarten through 5th grade

To inform teachers whether a student is grasping standards taught.

Results are immediate; parents usually receive report at parent/ teacher conferences.

Fall 2019 Winter 2019/2020 Spring 2020

MAPS Measure of Academic Progress (Short Cycle Assessment)

6th through 11th grade

To inform teachers whether a student is grasping standards taught.

Results are immediate; parents usually receive report at parent/ teacher conferences.

Fall 2019 Winter 2019/2020 Spring 2020

EoC (End-of-Course Assessments) The State of New Mexico is currently reviewing this assessment.

More information to come.

4th through 12th grade

Primary demonstration of competency for art, PE, music, social studies, writing; ADC for math,reading, and science.

Last 3 weeks of Fall semester 2019, optional Senior re-takes in Jan. 2020, and during last 3 weeks of Spring semester 2020 Summer 2020: Last week of summer school

Kindergarten – 1st grade Woodcock Muñoz Required by the State of Bilingual Students New Mexico

Spanish language proficiency. Given to insure students are getting necessary instruction to attain Spanish language proficiency. Results are immediate; parents usually receive report at parent/teacher conferences.

October 2019

AVANT Required by the State of New Mexico

2nd – 12th grade Bilingual Students

Spanish language proficiency. Given to insure students are getting necessary instruction to attain Spanish language proficiency. Results are immediate; parents usually receive report at parent/teacher conferences.

October 2019

Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State for English Language Learners (ACCESS for ELL’s) Required by the State of New Mexico under federal “Every Student Succeeds Act.”

Identified English language learners must take the test annually until they are proficient.

Required by “Every Student Succeeds Act.” Given to insure students are getting necessary instruction to attain English language proficiency. Results are available May 2019

Winter 2020 January-March

New Mexico Alternative Performance Assessment (NMAPA)Required by the State of New Mexico under federal “Every Student Succeeds Act.”

4th, 7th, & 11th grades.

Science and Social Studies.

Students with significant cognitive disabilities who cannot take the Standards Based Assessment.

To determine if students with disabilities are increasing their academic Fall 2019 Sept-Oct achievement and a graduation requirement for HS students on the Spring 2020 March-May NMAPA pathway

New Mexico Standards Based Assessment Required by the State of New Mexico. Replacement for PARCC, the state is currently working with stakeholders to revise.

3rd – 11th grades Reading/ Writing, Math

To determine if students are increasing their academic achievement and a graduation requirement for HS students

Fall 2019 Re-takes: Nov-Dec Spring 2020: April-May Please note that these dates are dependent on state test determination ATTENDANCE IS VERY IMPORTANT.

New Mexico Standards Based Assessment (SBA) transitioning to New Mexico Assessment of Science Readiness Required by the State of New Mexico under federal “Every Student Succeeds Act.”

4th, 7th, and 11th grades – Science; Spanish language arts/ literacy 3rd – 11th grades

To determine if students are increasing their academic achievement and a graduation requirement for HS students

Fall Retakes 2019: Science: Oct-Nov Spanish Reading: Nov-Dec Spring 2020: Science: March Spanish Reading: Apr-May ATTENDANCE IS VERY IMPORTANT.

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TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS 2019-2020 SCHOOL BUS ROUTES *DUE TO CHANGES IN BUS ROUTES, PLEASE ARRIVE AT YOUR STOP APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES EARLY UNTIL ROUTE TIMES ARE FINALIZED* PLEASE CONTACT THE CONTRACTOR/DRIVER DIRECTLY WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT STOPS OR TIMES DRIVER: JOHN WALSH (505) 865-8263

BUS #3

BUS #3 TAOS HIGH SCHOOL/TAOS MIDDLE SCHOOL Upper Las Colonias Road Santistevan Road/HWY 64 Faustin Trailer Park/HWY 64 Valerio Road/Lower Las Colonias Camino Coyote/Lower Las Colonias Sugar Lane/Lower Las Colonias 285 Lower Las Colonias 177 Blueberry Hill Road 25003 Highway 64 West Fresquez Road, El Prado Cisneros Road, El Prado Silva Tire Archuleta Lane Taos Middle School Taos High School DRIVER: JOHN WALSH (505)865-8263

OWNER: D&R TRANSPORTATION (575) 758-9754

BUS #4

BACK TO SCHOOL 2019-2020

A.M. 7:15 7:20 7:25 7:26 7:28 7:30 7:32 7:33 7:35 7:40 7:48 7:50 7:55 8:00 8:07

P.M – 4:42 4:45 4:50 4:40 4:38 4:36 4:34 4:23 4:30 4:12 4:10 4:05 3:50 3:45

A.M. 6:25 6:25 6:27 6:27 6:28 6:29 6:29 6:31 6:32 6:32 6:34 6:34 6:35 6:35 6:36 6:37 6:38 6:38 6:40 6:41 6:43 6:43 6:44 6:45 6:45 6:47 6:48 6:48 6:49 6:49 6:50 6:52 6:53 6:53 6:54 6:55 6:57 6:57 6:58

P.M 3:16 3:16 3:17 3:17 3:18 3:19 3:19 3:21 3:22 3:22 3:24 3:24 3:25 3:25 3:26 3:27 3:28 3:28 3:30 3:31 3:33 3:33 3:34 3:35 3:35 3:37 3:38 3:38 3:39 3:39 3:40 3:42 3:14 3:14 3:14 3:14 3:12 3:12 3:12

Maestas Road #112 ( Gabriel Casias Res.) Maestas Road (Alberto Romo Res.) Maestas Road/ Nickel Road Maestas Road Maestas Road (Chris Tafoya Res.) JCT of Maestas Road & Este Es Road Maestas Road/ Abby Lane Maestas Road/ Weimer Road Weimer Road (Holy Cross Hospital E.R.) Weimer Road (Cerro Azul Apartments) Weimer Road/ La Luz Drive #301 East Paseo Del Canon (Taos Youth and Family Center) Vista Grande High School Taos Middle School Taos High School Cervantes Road (County Housing) Family Practice OWNER: D&R TRANSPORTATION (575) 758-9754

BUS #4 RANCHOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1335 Gusdorf Road (Teen Court) Estes Road (Taos Valley RV Park) Estes Road/ Maria Elena Road #72 Estes Road/ Estes Place (David Chacon Res.) Estes Road/ Calle Crystal Estes Road/ Amador Lane #311 JCT of Espinoza Road & Tros Road Espinoza Road (Ernie Lopez Res.) Maestas Road/ Abby Lane JCT of Maestas Road & Weimer Road Weimer Road (Taos Medical Group) Weimer Road (Holy Cross Hospital E.R.) Weimer Road & Cerro Azul Apartments Weimer Road & La Luz Drive Paseo Del Canon (Taos Youth and Family Center) Paseo Del Canon East (Apartments across TMS) JCT of Estes Road & Maestas Road Maestas Road/ Nickle Road Maestas Road # 150A (Romo Res.) Maestas Road #114 (Casias Res.) JCT of Maestas Road & Morada Road #107 ( Lucero Res.) Maestas Road #90 (Luna Res.) JCT of Camino Caballo & Morada Road Caballo Road # 34 Espinoza Road # 320 Espinoza Road #307 (Sam Lucero Trailer Park) Espinoza Road/ Calle Vista Espinoza Road (Montoya Trailer Park) Espinoza Road/ La Canada Lane Espinoa Road (Frank’s Trailer Park) Ranchos Elementary School DRIVER: ROBERTA ROMERO (575) 758-9754

BUS #5

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BUS #4 TAOS HIGH SCHOOL/TAOS MIDDLE SCHOOL Cuchilla Road/Joe Montoya Residence Cuchilla Road/Vista De Taos Trailer Park Cuchilla Road/ Calle Miguel Cuchilla Road/ Calle De Corazon #84 Cuchilla Road/Sierra Drive Cuchilla Road/Amorak Kennels JCT of Cuchilla Road & Tom Holder Road Cuchilla Road/ Bob Romero Residence Cuchilla Road/Ricky Chaves Residence # 183 Cuchilla Road/Tucas Road.

Cuchilla Road/Torres Turn Around Cuchilla Road/ Los Vecinos Road (James Romero Res) Cuchilla Road/ Robert Cohn’s Trailer Park Cuchilla Road/ Los Caballos Road Cuchilla Road/Los Vecinos Road (Connie Trujillo Res.) Cuchilla Road #309 (Abeyta Res.) JCT of Cuchilla Road and Los Cordovas Road Los Cordova’s Road #148 (Leroy Martinez Res.) Los Cordova’s Road (Levi Mondragon Res.) Los Cordovas Road/Tucas Road (#83 Trujillo Res.) Los Cordovas Road/Billy Espinoza Residence Los Cordovas Plaza/Sarita Road Los Cordovas Los Cordovas/Vigil Residence JCT Los Cordovas & HWY 240 HWY 240/#165 HWY 240/Gutierrez & Flores Residence JCT of HWY 240 & Tom Holder Road HWY 240/Madrid Lane HWY 240/#90 (Frank Suazo Res.) 250003 Hwy 64 W. HWY 240/ Calle Martinez & Abeyta Lane JCT of Valerio Road & Old Santa Fe Road Valerio Road/Espinoza Road #14 Valerio Road/Gonzales Road #47 JCT of Valerio Road & Camino Abajo Loma East Camino Abajo Loma East/ Camino De Jesus #130 Camino Abajo Loma East/ Vista Del Valle JCT of HWY 518 & Archuleta Road

P.M 3:20 3:25 3:27 3:30 3:32 3:33 3:37 3:35 3:40 3:15 3:14 3:13 3:12 2:45 2:55

BUS #4

BUS #3

BUS #3 ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARY Valencia Road/HWY 522 Upper Las Colonias Road Santistevan Road/HWY 64 Faustin Trailer Park/HWY 64 #56 Lower Las Colonias Valerio Road/Lower Las Colonias Camino Coyote/Lower Las Colonias Sugar Lane/Lower Las Colonias #25 Straight Arrow Road #166 Straight Arrow Road #285 Lower Las Colonias #177 Blueberry Hill Road 250003 Hwy 64 West Fresquez Road, El Prado Enos Garcia Elementary

A.M. 6:20 6:25 6:26 6:30 6:32 6:33 6:35 6:36 6:40 6:43 6:44 6:45 6:46 6:55 6:57

BUS #5 TAOS HIGH SCHOOL/TAOS MIDDLE SCHOOL HWY 68 (Comcast) HWY 68 (Del Norte Liquors) HWY 68/ Chanclas Road HWY 68/ Gutierrez Road HWY 68 (Car Wash) Llano Quemado Sur/ Old Santa Fe Road Llano Quemado Sur/Buena Vista Road (Picuris Trailer Park) Llano Quemado Sur (Tina Fernandez Trailer Park) Llano Quemado Sur/Miranda Road #71 JCT of Leyba Road & Vista Del Valle Torres Road Turn Around (Clorina Mondragon Res.) JCT of Vista del Valle & Torres Road Llano Quemado (Frances Trujillo Res.) Vista del Valle (George Romero Res.) HWY 382/ Hot Springs Road (Marvin Romero Res.) Hot Springs Road (Pancho Valerio Res.) Hot Springs Road/Quino Road Hot Springs Road/Mule Deer Road Hot Springs Road/ Isabel Road Hot Springs Road (Llano Quemado Church) JCT of Hot Springs Road & Old Santa Fe Road HWY 68 (Vargas Tile) Camino Abajo Loma West/Quinto Road Camino Abajo Loma West (Louie Tafoya Res.)

7:03 7:03 7:04 7:05 7:06 7:06 7:07 7:07 7:08 7:10 7:10 7:12 7:15 7:15 7:18 7:19 7:20

3:10 3:09 3:09 3:09 3:08 3:08 3:08 3:07 3:07 3:07 3:06 3:06 No PM 2:50 2:55 No PM 2:58

A.M. 7:25 7:25 7:26 7:27 7:28 7:29 7:30 7:30 7:31 7:31 7:32 7:32 7:33 7:33 7:35 7:38 7:44 7:44 7:44 7:46 7:46 7:48 7:52 7:52 7:55 7:55 7:56 7:57 7:58 7:59 8:06

P.M 4:20 4:20 4:19 4:18 4:18 4:15 4:15 4:14 4:09 4:09 4:10 4:10 4:10 4:12 4:15 4:17 4:19 3:58 3:58 3:57 3:57 3:55 3:56 3:54 3:52 3:52 3:52 3:50 3:52 3:52 3:47

A.M. 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:32 6:36 6:38 6:39 6:39 6:41 6:42 6:43 6:43 6:44 6:45 6:46 6:47 6:48 6:48 6:42 6:42 6:43 6:46 6:49 6:50

P.M No PM No PM No PM No PM 3:34 3:32 3:31 3:30 3:29 3:28 3:27 3:27 3:26 3:25 3:24 3:23 3:22 3:21 3:21 3:21 3:20 3:17 3:14 3:13

TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS 2019-2020 SCHOOL BUS ROUTES *DUE TO CHANGES IN BUS ROUTES, PLEASE ARRIVE AT YOUR STOP APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES EARLY UNTIL ROUTE TIMES ARE FINALIZED* PLEASE CONTACT THE CONTRACTOR/DRIVER DIRECTLY WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT STOPS OR TIMES

BUS #5

BUS #5 RANCHOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HWY 240 (MG Mechanical) HWY 240 (Collins Gallery) HWY 240 (Derrick Apodaca Res.) HWY 240/ Culebra Lane JCT of HWY 240 & Blue Berry Hill (Turn Around) HWY 240 (Madrid Res.) HWY 240 #90 (Frank Suazo Res.) HWY 240 #73 HWY 240/ Josie Martinez Lane HWY 240 (Mark Flores Res.) HWY 240/ Calle Martinez HWY 68/ St. Francis Plaza (Old Post Office) West Romero/Coyote Circle/Sophia Lane West Romero/Coyote Circle/ Dragon Lane & Calle Trujillo West Romero/Coyote Circle/Cactus Flower Road West Romero/Coyote Circle (Wilfred Lucero Res.) West Romero/Coyote Circle/Grant Lane West Romero Road/ Coyote Circle/Amber Lane West Romero Road/ Coyote Circle (Adelmo Medina Rd,) West Romero Road/Coyote Circle/Anaisley Road West Romero Road/ Abeyta Lane West Romero Road (Dennis Ortega’s Trailer Park) West Romero Road (Buddy Graves Trailer Park) West Romero Road (Aurora Martinez Res.) West Romero Road (Jimmy Torres Res.) Ranchos Elementary School DRIVER: MICHAH DAVIDSON (317) 627-0551

BUS #6

BUS #6 TAOS HIGH SCHOOL/TAOS MIDDLE SCHOOL West Romero Road/ Trujillo Road (Log Cabins) West Romero Road/Coyote Circle North West Romero Road/Coyote Circle South West Romero Road/Grants Lane West Romero Road/San Isidro/Amber Lane West Romero Road #101 (Adelmo Medina Lane) West Romero SR 570/Irish Road West Romero/Llano Church SR 68 Southside Spa/Sagebrush Inn Chamisa Road/DeVargas Salazar Road/Bertha Street Camino Del Medio/Bertha Street Salazar Road/La Posta Street Salazar Road/Sipapu Siler Road/Linda Vista Taos High School Taos Middle School Vista Grande High School DRIVER: MICHAH DAVIDSON (317) 627-0551

BUS #6

BUS #6 ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #30 Cuchilla Road (Maes Turn Around) Cuchilla Road/Camino De Los Caballos Cuchilla Road/Los Cordovas Los Cordovas Road/Tusas Road Camino Del Medio/Camino Abajo de la Loma Camino Del Medio/Dolores Road Camino Del Medio/Trujillo Camino Del Medio/Agurirre Lane Salazar Road/Bertha Street (CAV) HWY 68/Taos Lodge/Enchanted Florist Sipapu Road/Acoma Road Tewa Road/Acoma Road (Trailer Park) Enos Garcia Elementary School

3:12 3:12 3:11 3:11 3:10 3:09 3:08 3:05 3:05 2:55 2:58 No PM

A.M. 7:23 7:25 7:26 7:26 7:27 7:30 7:30 7:31 7:31 7:33 7:35 7:37 7:40 7:40 7:41 7:41 7:42 7:42 7:43 7:43 7:44 7:44 7:45 7:46 7:49 8:00

P.M 4:08 4:10 4:12 4:12 4:15 4:05 4:04 4:03 4:03 3:59 3:57 3:45 3:53 3:53 3:52 3:52 3:51 3:51 3:50 3:50 3:49 3:49 3:49 3:48 3:47 3:40

A.M. 6:44 6:45 6:45 6:46 6:46 6:47 6:49 6:50 6:51 6:53 6:55 6:57 6:59 7:01 7:05 7:18 7:21 7:22

P.M 3:00 3:02 3:04 – 3:06 3:08 3:10 3:15 2:57 No PM 3:30 3:31 No PM – – 2:50 2:55 No PM

A.M. 7:00 7:41 7:43 7:45 7:47 7:49 7:51 7:52 7:55 7:59 8:01 8:05 8:15

P.M 4:00 3:59 3:57 3:55 3:50 3:47 3:45 3:44 3:42 3:40 3:37 3:35 3:30

DRIVER: ANNETTE VIGIL (575) 770-6681

BUS #7 TAOS HIGH SCHOOL/TAOS MIDDLE SCHOOL Taos Pueblo/ Hail Creek Road Taos Pueblo Visitor Center Veterans Highway Taos High School Taos Middle School DRIVER: ANNETTE VIGIL (575) 770-6681

BUS #7

DRIVER: ROBERTA ROMERO (575) 758-9754

6:50 6:51 6:51 6:52 6:53 6:54 6:53 6:54 6:55 7:02 7:09 7:17

BUS #7

Camino Abajo Loma West (Manuel Aguilar Res.) Camino Abajo Loma West (Orlando Cortez Res.) Camino Abajo Loma (Vickie Jaramillo Res.) Camino Del Medio/ Dolores Road JCT of Camino Del Medio/ Chamisa Road Camino Del Medio/ (Bonifacio Martinez Res.) Camino Del Medio/ Calle Palemon Road Camino Merced/Flores Road Camino Merced (Vigil’s Trailer Park) Taos High School Taos Middle School Vista Grande High School

BUS #7 RANCHOS ELEMENTARY/TAOS CHARTER SCHOOL 21 Irish Road/HWY 570 HWY 68 South (Taos Egg Farm) HWY 68 South (S & R Septic) East Llano Quemado Sur/Romero Road East Llano Quemado Sur/ Miranda Lane Llano Quemado Sur 65 B (Chavez Res.) Llano Quemado Sur #78 (Valerio Res.) Llano Quemado Sur/Vista Del Valle George Torres Road (Turn Around) Llano Quemado/Eleverio Road Llano Quemado/Quirina Road Llano Quemado/Mule Deer Road #57Valerio Road #73 Valerio Road #78 Valerio Road HWY 518 #7150 Ortiz Road HWY 518 (Bernadines Trailer Court) HWY 68 Dollar General/Dona Ana Driver Bendix Road/King Drive Sagebrush Road/ #402 Camino deLos Inocencios Camino Del Medio/Dolores Road Camino Abajo De La Lloma W. #75,#83,#06,&#09 Camino Abajo De La Lloma W./ Artista Road Camino Abajo De La Loma #75, #83/Suazo Road HWY 68 (Taos Chicharron) HWY 68 (Del Norte Liquor) HWY 68 (Chanclas Road) Ranchos Elementary School Taos Charter School (Taos Charter Shuttle) Taos Youth and Family Center Drop Off (Taos Charter Shuttle) Parking Lot on Manzanares near Enos

A.M. 6:40 6:45 6:48 6:55 6:58

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A.M. 7:05 7:08 7:12 7:15 7:17 7:18 7:18 7:20 7:23 7:24 7:25 7:26 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:32 7:34 7:36 7:38 7:40 7:42 7:45 7:46 7:47 No AM No AM No AM 7:55 N/A No AM No AM

P.M No PM 4:30 4:34 No PM 4:25 4:26 No PM 4:19 4:21 4:17 4:15 4:13 4:07 4:05 4:13 3:58 3:38 No PM No PM 3:55 3:48 3:46 3:42 3:40 No PM No PM 3:57 3:30 2:50 2:55 3:05

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TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS 2019-2020 SCHOOL BUS ROUTES *DUE TO CHANGES IN BUS ROUTES, PLEASE ARRIVE AT YOUR STOP APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES EARLY UNTIL ROUTE TIMES ARE FINALIZED* PLEASE CONTACT THE CONTRACTOR/DRIVER DIRECTLY WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT STOPS OR TIMES

IMPORTANT NOTE: STUDENTS WHO RODE BUS #17 WILL NOW RIDE BUS # 14 & ENOS GARCIA STUDENTS WHO RODE BUS #20 IN THE AFTERNOON WILL NOW RIDE BUS # 18 OWNER: FAUSTIN GONZALES JR. (575)770-8264

DRIVER: JAMES MORGAS (575)758-5291 OR (575)758-5205

BUS #16

BACK TO SCHOOL 2019-2020

P.M 4:35 4:30 4:20 4:03 4:05 4:10 4:02 4:00 3:58 – 3:52 3:55 3:53 3:54 3:50

A.M. 6:35 6:37 6:38 6:38 6:43 6:44 6:45 6:46 6:47 6:49 6:51 6:52 – 6:53 6:54 6:58 6:59 7:01 7:02 7:03 7:04 7:07

P.M – – 3:17 3:22 3:23 3:24 3:25 3:26 3:28 3:28 3:29 3:31 3:16 3:30 3:30 3:14 3:14 3:11 3:08 3:09 3:08 2:55

DRIVER: JAMES MORGAS (575)758-5291 OR (575)758-5205

BUS #16 RANCHOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cuchilla Road/Calle Miguel Cuchilla Road/Dierra Drive (Trujillo Res.) Cuchilla Road/Amorak Road Cuchilla Road/Tusas Road Cuchilla Road/Maes Turn Around HWY 518/Rio Chiquito Road HWY 518 #7065 Archuleta Road #16 La Morada Road #84A La Morada/El Tros Road Ranchos Elementary School DRIVER: PATRICK MONTGOMERY (575)770-2927

2:48 2:45

BUS #18 TAOS HIGH SCHOOL/ TAOS MIDDLE SCHOOL Upper Ranchitos/522 Conrad Lane Upper Ranchitos/Cortez Lane Upper Ranchitos/ #518 Calle De Isaac Lower Ranchitos/Lavadie Road HWY240 Lower Ranchitos/#512 Francisco Vigil Lane HWY 240 Lower Ranchitos/#611 Duran Lane Lower Ranchitos/Callejon HWY240 734 Rafael Road Ranchitos/HWY240 (Serna/Marmol Res) Blueberry Hill (HWY 240 Turn Around) Lower Ranchitos #733 (Pablo Trujillo Res.) Lower Ranchitos #622 (Francisco Cortez Res.) Ranchitos/Taos County Housing Lower Ranchitos/ #525 Santistevan Lane La Loma Church Taos High School Taos Middle School DRIVER: PATRICK MONTGOMERY (575)770-2927

BUS #18 ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARY Camino Merced/Reed Street (Vigil’s Trailer Park) Cervantes Road (Housing)/Taos HS La Lomita Trailer Park La Posta/Zuni Rio Lucero Trailer Park JCT of La Posta/Zuni Faustine Trailer Park La Posta/La Posta Place Taos Pueblo Ranchitos/Don Roberto Ranchitos/Duran Lane Ranchitos/Adrian Road (Martinez Hacienda) Herdner/Cornello 324 Herdner Ranchitos/Callejon Road Herdner/Camino Del Medio JCT of Ranchitos & Blue Berry Hill(Turn Around) Callejon/ Boyer JCT of Camino Del Medio & Herdner Callejon/State Rd. 240 Herdner (Trujillo Res.) State Rd. 240/Nedeo Herdner (Vigil Res.) La Posta #431 Salazar Road/Sipapu Salazar Road/Murray Salazar Road/Siler Enos Garcia Elementary OWNER: FAUSTIN GONZALES JR. (575)770-8264

BUS #20

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BUS #16 THS/TAOS MIDDLE SCHOOL/VISTA GRANDE Exit Realty HWY 518/Sanders Lane (Ranchos Elementary) HWY 518/Ortiz Lane HWY 518/Rio Chiquito (Turn Around) HWY 518 #7060 HWY 518/Torrez Road #24 Archuleta Road #54 Archuleta Road #96 Maestas Road #90 Morada Road Morada/Adame Lane Morada/Balsamo Lane HWY 518 Sanders Lane (RES) #23 Morada Road #5 Morada Road Espinoza Road Espinoza Trailer Park Espinoza Road/Tafoya Road Estes Road Estes Road/Amador Lane Morgan Road Taos Middle School

A.M. 7:05 7:10 7:20 7:22 7:30 7:33 7:37 7:38 7:40 7:45 7:50 7:57 8:05 8:07 8:07

Taos High School Vista Grande High School (p.m. shuttle)

BUS #18

BUS #14

BUS #14 ARROYOS DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY/TCS Rio Lucero Road (Faust Lane) Taos Library (ADNE/Shuttle) K-TAO (ADNE/Shuttle) #43 HWY 150 HWY 150 (Abe’s Cantina) #15 E.J. Pacheco Road (El Salto) #584 Hondo/Seco Road #559 Hondo/Seco Road #494 Hondo/Seco Road Canada Road #304 Lower Rim Road Gallina Road #627 HWY 150 # 54 Upper Rim Road Arroyos Del Norte Elementary

P.M – 3:25 3:22 3:22 3:20 3:30 3:32 3:33 3:31 – 3:35 3:37 3:38 – 3:17 – – – – – – 3:40 3:42 3:43 3:45 3:15 3:05 2:55

BUS #18

OWNER: FAUSTIN GONZALES JR. (575)770-8264

A.M. 6:28 6:31 6:33 6:34 6:35 6:38 6:39 6:40 6:41 6:43 6:47 6:48 6:49 6:51 6:52 6:54 6:55 6:56 6:57 7:00 7:01 7:03 7:05 7:06 7:07 7:10 7:15 7:20 7:25 – –

BUS #16

BUS #14

BUS #14 THS/TMS/TAOS CHARTER SCHOOL West Rim Road (Montoya) West Rim Road (Garcia) #168 West Rim Road #156 West Rim Road West Rim Road (Ishams) #321 West Rim Road/Valdez Valdez/Gallina Canyon Valdez/Calle Cordova Valdez (Broadbent) Valdez (Juan Antonio Valdez) State Road 150/Valencia Rim Road East #50 Rim Road East #100 Rim Road East Hondo/Seco Road East #489 Hondo/Seco Raos East Hondo/Seco East (Los Marcus) #468 Hondo/Seco Road East (Martinez) #494 Hondo/Seco Road East (Cordova) #549 Hondo/Seco East (Summer) Arroyo Seco Plaza (Abe’s Grocery) #32 El Salto Road El Salto Road (Geronimo Lane) El Salto Road (Calle Cabelleros) El Salto Road (Luis Torres Turn Around) Lymon State Road 150 Randall Lumber/ K-TAO Taos High School Taos Middle School Taos Youth & Family Center Taos Charter School

BUS #20 TAOS HIGH SCHOOL/TAOS MIDDLE SCHOOL Blueberry Hill Road Upper Las Colonias Road Upper Straight Arrow Road (Toda Vista North) Quill Road #7677 Straight Arrow Road

7:11 7:15

2:50 2:35

A.M. 7:37 7:25 7:30 7:35 7:38 7:54 7:54 7:56 8:01 8:02 8:07

P.M 4:06 4:07 4:05 4:10 4:00 3:48 3:47 3:43 3:39 3:38 3:35

A.M. 6:50 6:51 6:55 7:00 7:02 7:03 7:04 7:06 7:06 7:08 7:10 7:14 7:15 7:16 7:17 7:18 7:23

P.M 3:16 3:17 3:18 3:19 3:20 3:25 3:27 3:29 3:29 3:30 3:40 3:45 3:05 3:06 3:06 2:55 2:40

A.M. 7:40 7:40 – 7:49 – 7:50 – 7:53 – 7:56 7:56 7:57 – – 7:58 – 8:03 – 8:05 – 8:06 – 8:07 – 8:10 8:11 8:11 8:25

P.M 4:25 4:20 3:38 4:18 3:44 – 3:45 – 3:53 – – – 4:05 4:06 – 4:07 – 4:10 – 4:12 4:05 4:15 – 4:18 4:03 – – 3:30

A.M. 6:35 6:36 6:38 6:39 6:40

P.M 3:25 3:26 – 3:28 3:29-3:39

TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS 2019-2020 SCHOOL BUS ROUTES *DUE TO CHANGES IN BUS ROUTES, PLEASE ARRIVE AT YOUR STOP APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES EARLY UNTIL ROUTE TIMES ARE FINALIZED* PLEASE CONTACT THE CONTRACTOR/DRIVER DIRECTLY WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT STOPS OR TIMES

IMPORTANT NOTE: ANANSI CHARTER STUDENTS WILL NOW RIDE BUS # 20 IN THE AFTERNOON FOR THEIR SHUTTLE

#10 Straight Arrow Road #106 Straight Arrow Road #116B Straight Arrow Road 432-16A Straight Arrow Road #154 Straight Arrow Road #156 Straight Arrow Road #160 Straight Arrow Road #162 Straight Arrow Road (Turn Around) Rio Lucero Road Camino La Jara Faust Lane Camino De La Placita (Fire House) Ranchero Boot Taos High School Taos Middle School

6:42 6:43 6:44 6:45 6:46 6:47 6:48 6:50 7:00 7:03 7:04 7:09 7:12 7:15 7:20

3:29-3:39 3:29-3:39 3:29-3:39 3:29-3:39 3:29-3:39 3:29-3:39 3:29-3:39 3:29-3:39 3:16 3:15 3:12 3:06 2:51 2:50 2:45

A.M. 7:30 7:40 7:43 7:48 7:50 7:56 7:59 8:06 8:10 – – –

P.M – – – – – – – – – 3:45 3:55 4:00

A.M. 6:55 7:03 7:10 7:12 7:13 7:14 7:16 7:17 7:18 7:20 7:22 7:23 7:25 7:27 7:29 7:30 – 7:31 7:32 7:34 7:35 – – 7:37 – – – – –

P.M – – – – – – – – 3:00 3:01 3:02 3:03 3:04 3:05 3:10 3:09 3:17 – 2:50 – – 2:55 2:30 2:45 3:13 3:15 3:16 3:20 3:35

A.M. 7:39 7:40 7:42 7:43 7:44 7:44 7:45 7:46

P.M 3:55 3:54 3:52 3:51 3:58 3:59 3:59 3:57

228 Santiago Witt Road/Fernandez 1134 Witt Witt/Romolo Witt/Octaviano Witt/Chapel Lane 723 Kit Carson Road Mariposa/Kit Carson Dolan Street Los Pandos/Montoya Siler/Linda Vista Enos Garcia Elementary Taos Youth and Family Center Anansi Charter School US 64/25920 US 64/Sierra Village Lodge US 64 / Calle Vision Camino Alto Valle Escondido

OWNER: FAUSTIN GONZALES JR. (575)770-8264

OWNER: FAUSTIN GONZALES JR. (575)770-8264

BUS #24

OWNER: FAUSTS TRANSPORTATION (575)770-8883

BUS #24

BUS #24 ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARY /ANANSI CHARTER SCHOOL Gusdorf/Adobe Road Gusdorf/Holly Circle Gusdorf Housing Gusdorf/Cruz Alta 911 La Serna 922 La Serna La Serna/Del Monte Adobe/Santiago

BUS #25 TAOS HIGH SCHOOL/TAOS MIDDLE SCHOOL San Cristobal Community Center San Cristobal Post Office San Cristobal (Arellano Res.) San Cristobal Mobile Home Park State Road 522 (Gonzales Res.) State Road 522 (Trujillo Res.) State Road 522 (Gonzales Res.) State Road 522/Vigil Road (Midtown Lounge) Old Arroyo Hondo School Bridge Lower Arroyo Hondo/Bences Gonzales Bridge Lower Arroyo Hondo (Regina Vigil) Lower Arroyo Hondo Bridge Upper Arroyo Hondo (Mary Vigil) Upper Arroyo Hondo/Unser Upper Arroyo Hondo (D. Herrera) Upper Arroyo Hondo (Felix Padilla) Arroyo Hondo (Our Lady of Sorrows) State Road 522 Upper Mesa Sea Mesa Sea B007 Valencia Trailer Park Taos High School Taos Middle School OWNER: FELIPE CORDOVA (575)776-8463

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BUS #24 TAOS HIGH SCHOOL/TAOS MIDDLE SCHOOL Valle Escondido Camino Alto US 64 & Calle Vision US 64 & 25950 US 64 & Sierra Village Lodge US 64 & 25920 635 Witt Road Fernandez & Cruz Alta 1138 Witt Road Witt Road/Romolo Witt Road/Octaviano Witt Road/Chapel Lane Kit Carson Road/Evergreen Lane Kit Carson Road/ Mariposa Street Kit Carson Road/Montoya Street 315 Montoya Street Taos Pueblo Veteran’s HWY/Tiwa Kitchen Los Pandos/Burch Taos High School Gusdorf/Cruz Alta Gusdorf/Camino Santiago Mariposa Apartments Taos Charter School Taos Middle School Taos Pueblo Veteran’s HWY/Goat Springs Veteran’s HWY/Star Road Veteran’s HWY/Taos Mountain Casino Taos Pueblo Governer’s Office Siler Road/Linda Vista

OWNER: FELIPE CORDOVA (575)776-8463

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BUS #20 ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARY (AM ONLY) /ANANSI CHARTER SCHOOL Vigil’s Trailer Park Taos Pueblo Rotten Tree Road Taos Pueblo Parking Lot Atiliano Road Old Grocery Road (Turn Around) 220 Rio Lucero Road Upper Ranchitos Housing La Lomita Trailer Park Enos Garcia Elementary Anansi Charter School K-TAO Taos Library

BUS #25 ARROYOS DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY Forest Road 493 San Cristobal San Cristobal Post Office San Cristobal Head Start San Cristobal Church San Cristobal Valley Store Lower San Cristobal San Cristobal Trailer Park HWY 522 #809 HWY 522 #785 Tres Lomas Road Lower Arroyo Hondo Midtown Lounge Lower Arroyo Hondo Road #52 Lower Arroyo Hondo #64 Lower Arroyo Hondo #77 Lower Arroyo Hondo (Turn Around) Old State Road #3 Hondo-Mesa SEA07 Hondo-Seco Road #18 Hondo-Seco Road #32 Hondo-Seco Road #74 Arroyo Hondo (Our Lady of Sorrows) Arroyos Del Norte Elementary School

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P.M 4:20 4:19 4:18 4:17 3:44 3:44 3:45 3:43 3:42 3:41 3:40 3:38 3:36 3:29 3:26 3:24 3:17 3:13 3:09 3:00 2:50 2:45

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TMS TRIBAL EDUCATION STATUS REPORT SY 17-18 VISION MISSION HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN 2019-2020

DEMOGRAPHICS

ENROLLMENT OF NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS

Inspire excellence and life-long success through teaching, learning, and collaboration.

Prepare all students academically, socially, physically, and emotionally to succeed as responsible citizens. *The Taos Pueblo Back to School/School Supply Event will be held Friday, August 16th, at Taos Pueblo Community Center from 3-6 pm.

The Indian Education Committee (IEC) will meet every third Thursday of the month with the exception of August, January, and May. Regular IEC meetings will be held on the following dates (times and place for meetings will be determined at the back to school event and the first meeting: Sept 19(6:00-7:30 Red Willow Education Center 885 Star Rd. Taos Pueblo), Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19, Jan 23, Feb 20, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 14 (if needed).

See Taos Municipal Schools Indian Education webpage for more information including meeting times and locations. http://www.taosschools.org/index.php/administration/federal-programs/indian-education Volunteer in your child’s school and/or on field trips.

Call Indian Education at 737-6033 for more information and for financial assistance arranging the background check.

Please LIKE and FOLLOW our Native Ed Facebook Page by navigating to it from the TMS school district Native Ed program webpage. Find the TMS Native Ed Program webpage on the district website by clicking Federal Programsà Indian Education or at the URL below: http://www.taosschools.org/index.php/administration/federal-programs/indian-education The Facebook page is located at www.facebook.com/TMSk12IndianEducation/ This will let us give you updates on IEC meetings, Tiwa classes, cultural workshops, college visits, and cultural field trips.

Total Student Enrollment K-12: 2158 Total Indian Student Enrollment: 236 Total Taos Pueblo Student Enrollment: 165 Total Native American Students Enrolled From Other Tribes: 71 Arroyos del Norte Elementary School 5 Enos Garcia Elementary School 36 Ranchos de Taos Elementary School 6

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Taos Middle School 42 Chrysalis Alternative 0 Cyber Magnet 6

Taos High School 84 Anansi 7 Taos Charter School 14

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*The number of American Indian students enrolled in each school by grade is too small of a number to report without violating student privacy (FERPA) SCHOOL SAFETY TMS has a written policy for preventing and addressing harassment and bullying. The policy can be accessed on the TMS webpage. http://www.taosschools.org/index.php/students-parents GRADUATION RATE TMS All Students - (164) TMS American Indian - (17) ATTENDANCE Indian Education Tutors review attendance of Native American students on a weekly basis. Tutors contact students and parents as needed when issues or concerns arise. Tutors follow up on school-generated attendance letters (3, 5, 7, and 10 day letters) and intervention meetings as needed.

PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT TMS welcomes parent and community involvement. Please come to our monthly IEC meeting on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Meeting dates and location posted at the Taos Municipal School Indian Education Webpage (http://www.taosschools.org/index.php/administration/federalprograms/indian-education). The TMS Board of Education holds an annual meeting at Taos Pueblo which will take place in November 2019.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS TARGETING TRIBAL STUDENTS TMS provides side by side academic tutoring, attendance support, college visits, plus traditional and cultural activities (K-12).

• Moccasin Making • Puye Cliffs and Meow Wolf FINANCIAL REPORTS The Indian Education Office in TMS receives funding from four sources (Operational, Impact aid- Regular Education and Special Education, Title VI Formula Grant, and the NM SDI and Cultural Inclusion Grant). Indian Ed provides various levels of support to students in all TMS schools including locally authorized charters. Funding supports direct services to students through basic school supplies, side by side tutoring, college campus visits, and cultural activities.

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• TITLE VI - Indian, Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native Education-Support the efforts of school districts in serving Native American students, so that they can meet the same challenging state student academic achievement standards that all other students are expected to meet.

• TITLE VIII – Impact Aid Regular & Special Education- Supports school districts burdened by the presence of nontaxable federal lands, installations and housing authorities to make up for lost revenues and additional costs associated with federal presence. School districts are also responsible for educating children of federal personnel who live and/or work on these properties.

• NM PED SDI Grant Funds- Provided to 23 school districts and districtchartered schools who enroll a significant number of American Indian students for the purpose of providing effective culturally-relevant programs, opportunities and practices which contribute to the academic and cultural success of the Native students.

CURRENT STATUS OF FEDERAL INDIAN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TMS Indian Policies and Procedures are reviewed, updated, and approved annually by the Taos Pueblo Governor’s Office, the Taos Pueblo Board of Education, the Indian Education Committee, the Superintendent of TMS, and the TMS Board of Education.

SCHOOL DISTRICT INITIATIVES TO DECREASE THE # OF DROPOUTS AND INCREASE ATTENDANCE TMS has implemented an Early Warning System across all schools in district to pro-actively identify at–risk students for failure. Further, Indian Education Tutors and the College Liaison work with students to increase attendance, increase college readiness and decrease drop outs. Programs to support this work include college visits, and credit recovery summer school at Taos Pueblo Education and Training Division, and meetings to offer support to students and families.

PUBLIC SCHOOL USE AND VARIABLE SCHOOL CALENDARS The district calendar is generated annually via a committee which includes representation from Taos Pueblo Tribal Government. The calendar denotes

the largest cultural days for Taos Pueblo and all Taos Pueblo students are excused. Individual absences for other cultural activities are excused by the Taos Pueblo Governor’s Office upon the request of parents. For example, September 30th, Taos Pueblo’s San Geronimo Feast Day is included in the school calendar as Taos Pueblo Day, and all schools are closed for that day or a day attached to the weekend so that everyone can attend.

SCHOOL DISTRICT COSULTATIONS WITH DISTRICT IEC COMMITTEE SCHOOL SITE-PARENT ADVISORY COUNCILS, TRIBAL, MUNICIPAL, AND INDIAN ORGANIZATION TMS Indian Education designees (Superintendent and Director of Federal Programs) meet monthly with the Indian Education Committee, the Taos Pueblo Board of Education, and the Taos Pueblo Education and Training Division. The purpose of these meetings is to share information, updates, initiatives, and to seek input to improve Indian Education programs. We meet periodically with the Taos Pueblo Governor’s Office to review TMS Indian Policies and Procedures, current and proposed programming, and to seek approval for grants.

INDIGENOUS RESEARCH AND EVALUATION MEASURES AND RESULTS FOR EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM FOR TRIBAL STUDENTS TMS collaborates with Taos Pueblo annually to provide professional development to TMS teachers regarding the history and values of Taos Pueblo.

CONTACT Indian Education Program Office: ~School Supplies Available for Taos Municipal Schools Native American Students (K-12)~ Does your student need tutoring?

Do you have a question, suggestion, or a need?

Please call us at 575-737-6033.

Resources: Indian Policies and Procedures, District and School Report Cards 2017-2018, TMS 17-18 School Calendar, Grant Applications & Budgets.

See School Report Cards for additional performance information.

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ARROYOS DEL NORTE

HOME OF THE COYOTES “OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN INNOVATIVE STEAM EDUCATION THAT INSTILLS CONFIDENCE TO PURSUE GLOBAL CAREER PATHWAYS.”

It is an honor to welcome students and parents to the 2019/2020 school year at Arroyos del Norte. ADNE is a beautiful school located between the rural communities of Arroyo Seco and Arroyo Hondo, with bus service to and from Taos Public Library and KTAO. Our enrollment is @113 students K-5, with a YDI Head-start Pre-K located at our school site. We have a dedicated staff that works hard at ensuring that the learning and emotional needs of every child are met in their academic career. We pride ourselves on the rich community atmosphere we have developed - where parents and families are always welcome to visit and participate in their child’s learning. Our parent group has helped teachers to host family art and academic activities, and we are working together to continually enhance and beautify our grounds.

We are in our second year at of implementing our STEAM initiative. We are working with community partners to fully integrate science into all aspects of our curriculum.

Students will have the opportunity to participate in Project Based Learning activities throughout the year as we analyze student data to develop a program that fits the needs of all children in our community. Students will continue to have the opportunities of participating in Ski Club, Basketball, chess club, robotics club, a Visiting Artist Programs, various cultural and academic activities designed by our staff, and new to the school year we will have an aviation program to compliment the aviation program at Taos Middle School.

The first day of school is on Thursday, August 15th from 8:30-3:30. We will have early dismissal at 1:30 PM on Fridays beginning August 23rd. New student registration will begin on July 22nd, Monday - Friday from 8:30-3:30. You can visit Arroyos Elementary anytime during that time.

Feel free to contact us at (575)737-6175 with any questions, or to make an appointment at your convenience. Our beautiful campus is located in the Des Montes area at 405 Hondo Seco Rd. We look forward to working with you this coming school year.

Sincerely, The Arroyos del Norte Staff

COME JOIN US!

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ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARY HOME OF THE TIGER CUBS! Welcome to the 2019-2020 academic school year! Enos Garcia Elementary School is proud to announce that we are officially a Community School, providing for the coordination of resources and services with our community partners to engage students and families both inside and outside of the classroom. A full time Community School Coordinator will support this effort.

We continue to expand our programs for the upcoming year and are pleased to announce an additional Pre-K classroom, Spanish Interventionist, and an Alternative classroom to support students experiencing emotional challenges. Our Fifth grade team will implement a new Math program,Teach to One. We are located in the HEART of TAOS and surrounded by diverse Educational Resources including: The Harwood Museum, Taos Plaza, the University of New Mexico Taos Campus, Art Galleries, Taos Public Library, Taos Fire Department, Kit Carson Park, Twirl, Parr Field Garden, Taos Police Department, Taos Retirement Community, Taos Community Foundation, Taos School Zone, Rotary and Lions Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Taos Children’s Theater and much more.

Our professional learning community is committed to offering rigorous academic programming and rich cultural experiences linked to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics), Literacy, Social Studies and physical education for ALL students. The Family Nurturing Center, staffed by Los Cumbres, is located within the school and is available to support families and students’ social and emotional well-being. Students are actively involved in art through our Visiting Artists program, the National Dance Institute and the Fandango Juvenil Mariachi program.

First Day of School: August 15, 2019 Early Release every Friday at 1:30 p.m.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO AN EXCITING NEW SCHOOL YEAR!

Mrs. Sarah Bradley Principal

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Mrs. Nicole Mora-Atencio Assistant Principal

NURTURING THE JOY FOR LEARNING! 575-737-6070

ESCUELA ELEMENTAL DE ENOS GARCIA ¡CASA DE LOS CACHORROS TIGRITOS! ¡Bienvenidos al año escolar académico de 2019-2020! La Escuela Primaria Enos Garcia se enorgullece de anunciar que somos oficialmente una Escuela Comunitaria, que proporciona la coordinación de recursos y servicios con nuestros socios comunitarios para involucrar a los estudiantes y las familias dentro y fuera del aula. Un/una coordinador/a comunitaria liderará esta iniciativa.

Continuaremos ampliando nuestros programas para el próximo año y nos complace anunciar que tendremos un salón adicional de Pre-Kl, un intervencionista en Español y un salón de clases alternativo para apoyar a los estudiantes que experimentan desafíos emocionales. Nuestro equipo de quinto grado implementará un nuevo programa de Matemáticas, “Teach to One”.

Estamos ubicados en el CORAZÓN de TAOS y rodeados de diversos recursos educativos que incluyen: el Museo Harwood, Taos Plaza, el campus de Taos de la Universidad de Nuevo México, galerías de arte, biblioteca pública de Taos, cuerpo de bomberos de Taos, Kit Carson Park, Twirl, Parr Field Jardín, Departamento de Policía de Taos, Taos Retirement Community, Fundación Comunitaria de Taos, Zona Escolar de Taos, Rotary y Clubes de Leones, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Taos Children’s Theater y mucho más.

¡NUTRIENDO EL GOZO POR EL APRENDIZAJE! 575-737-6070

Nuestra comunidad profesional de aprendizaje está comprometidos/a a ofrecer una programación académica rigurosa y experiencias culturales enriquecedoras vinculadas a STEAM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Artes y Matemáticas), Lectura, Estudios Sociales y educación física para TODOS los estudiantes. El Centro de Nutrición Familiar, con personal de Los Cumbres, está ubicado dentro de la escuela y está disponible para apoyar el bienestar social y emocional de las familias y los estudiantes. Los estudiantes participan activamente en el arte a través de nuestro programa de artistas visitantes, el Instituto Nacional de Danza y el programa Fandango Juvenil y Mariachi.

Primer Día de la Escuela: Agosto 15, 2019 Salida Temprana cada Viernes a la 1:30 p.m.

¡ESPERAMOS. TENER UN NUEVO AÑO ESCOLAR EMOCIONANTE!

Mrs. Sarah Bradley Principal

Mrs. Nicole Mora-Atencio Assistant Principal

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RANCHOS ELEMENTARY WELCOME TO THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR!!!

It is my pleasure to welcome students and families to Ranchos Elementary School. I feel extremely fortunate to be working with such an exceptional group of students, families, and staff. This is an exciting time for us as we prepare for our students and the adventures ahead.

We have a remarkable staff – cooks, teachers, custodians, secretary, nurse, educational assistants, bus drivers, counselors and social workers who spend countless hours training, caring, preparing and planning for our students. Daily lessons are engaging and our teachers utilize research-based best practices and analyze data to determine individual skill levels to set students’ goals.

The Ranchos Elementary educational team is dedicated to creating successful learners by having high expectations for all our students and expecting academic excellence. In addition to academics, our focus is to also create a safe and positive learning environment. The educational team and students will promote and model responsible and respectful behavior and create a positive and safe learning atmosphere where teachers are able to teach and students are able to learn. Important members of our teams are the families, and together we will help our students achieve.

The first day of school is Thursday, August 15th. The school day begins at 8:30 and ends at 3:30. All students will receive free breakfast and lunch beginning on the first day of school. We will have early dismissal (1:30) every Friday beginning August 23rd. Parents will be provided with a detailed district calendar.

We are delighted to welcome our new students and their families to the Ranchos Elementary Family. New student registration is open from 8:30 – 3:30. Please bring your student’s birth certificate, immunization records, and proof of physical address.

In closing, we look forward to building positive relationships and partnering with our school community in efforts to educate our students. Please contact us at 737-6150 if you would like further information.

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Drop Off First Bell Tardy Bell

PreK/K/1st Grade Lunch 2nd/3rd Grade Lunch 4th/5th Grade Lunch Dismissal All Fridays

Dismissal Mon-Thursday

Sincerely, Mrs. Lourdes Cordova, Principal

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Between 7:50 and 8:30 8:30 8:35

11:05-11:40 11:45-12:15 12:15-12:45 1:30 3:30

Free Eye and Vision Screening for Your Children WHO AND WHEN: Taos Lions Club KidSight Teams will be providing free vision screening to children in Taos County schools from September through November 2019.

QUIÉN Y CUÁNDO: Los equipos de KidSight del

WHAT IF: If your child is referred for further testing there is NO REASON not to take him/her to an eye professional.

de 2019.

Club de Leones de Taos ofrecerán exámenes de visión gratuitos a los niños en las escuelas del Condado de Taos desde septiembre hasta noviembre

QUÉ PASA SI: Si su hijo es referido para una

COSTS ARE COVERED: Exams, glasses and even a spare pair of glasses to stay at the school are paid

by Medicaid, private vision insurance AND/OR vouchers provided by NM Lions. Ask your school nurse/nurse designee for details.

prueba adicional, NO HAY NINGUNA RAZÓN para

WHY SCREEN: 80% of learning is visual.

Vision problems undetected by the age of 7 can become permanent. Screening children 6 months to 6 years of age provides early detection.

de repuesto para permanecer en la escuela son

For more information or questions contact your school, visit taoslions.org or email taos.kidsight@gmail.com

no llevarlo a un oftalmólogo.

LOS COSTOS ESTÁN CUBIERTOS: los exámenes, anteojos e incluso un par de anteojos pagados por Medicaid, seguro de visión privado Y/O cupones proporcionados por NM Lions. Pídale detalles a la enfermera de su escuela/enfermera designada.

POR QUÉ PANTALLA: 80% del aprendizaje es visual. Los problemas de visión no detectados a la edad de 7 años pueden volverse permanentes. La detección de niños de 6 meses a 6 años de edad proporciona detección temprana.

Para obtener más información o preguntas, comuníquese con su escuela, visite taoslions.org o envíe un correo electrónico a taos.kidsight@gmail.com

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TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Dear Families, The Technology Department at Taos Municipal Schools is committed to supporting school communication with families! The school district has significantly invested to make technology accessible to all students by providing MacBooks and iPads for our students at all grade levels. Our strategic plan has allowed us to meet a 1:1 device ratio at the 1st - 12th grade. We want families to know the systems we use to communicate and give you some tips to stay in the know. You will be receiving a letter from your student’s school with information about student logons and how to create parent accounts at the start of the year.

OFFICE 365 Students in grades 3rd-12th, use Microsoft Office365 to enable teachers and students to work together collaboratively and securely in the cloud. This supports students with greater information and file access while strengthening 21st Century Learning opportunities.

SCHOOL MESSENGER School Messenger, an important service, is the way that we communicate urgent messages and special events directly with you (K-12). School Messenger sends alerts to your home phone, cell phone, or via text message and you may choose the delivery option that works best for your family. Please contact the main office at your child’s school to make sure that we have your current cell phone number, email, and emergency contact information for your child.

POWERSCHOOL As parents of students in 6th-12th, you can use PowerSchool to monitor grades and absences.

First time users can log on at http://ps.taosschools.org/ public/ and then download the App, PowerSchool Mobile, from your preferred App Store. If you set up the Mobile App to allow notifications, PowerSchool will notify you when your student misses a class. If you have questions about grades in PowerSchool, don’t wait, contact your student’s teachers directly.

CANVAS Students, in grades 9th–12th access Canvas, the TMS learning management system, for blended learning activities developed by their high school teachers. Canvas extends the boundaries of the classroom, allowing students to take their class discussion, resources and assignments with them wherever they go. Parents can access Canvas too, and information will be provided in August to create parent accounts.

SOCIAL MEDIA We use social media venues Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to communicate up-todate information, announce events, and share in celebrations. Like and Follow your child’s school’s Facebook page from the Facebook link on their School page of taosschools.org. By using the official names of the Taos Schools Facebook Pages below, you’ll be able to connect to your student’s school’s page.

Taos Schools Official Facebook Pages Taos Municipal Schools - Arroyos del Norte Elementary - Enos Garcia Elementary - Ranchos Elementary - Taos Middle School - Taos High School - Taos Tiger Athletics

WEBSITE: TAOSSCHOOLS.ORG Our mobile-friendly website has useful information for prospective, new and returning students and families. Taosschools.org showcases the good work of students and staff and highlights stories and news from each school. Our website offers many resources: our district calendar, school board policies, and board meeting information, school breakfast and lunch menus, community links and resources, useful documents and forms, along with general contact information, and links to the systems we use to communicate. Each school has a page which is regularly updated with links to lunch menus, general forms, supply lists, contact lists, and an events calendar that you can sync to your own calendar. If you have a suggestion or request for improving taosschools.org, please submit to websuggest@taosschools.org

WHAT TOOLS ARE AVAILABLE TO YOUR FAMILY FOR 2019-2020?

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • • • •

Student Office365 Account (3rd-5th) School Messenger School Website School Facebook Page

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MIDDLE SCHOOL • • • • • •

Student Office365 Account Parent and Student Canvas Account School Messenger PowerSchool Website and Mobile App School Website School Facebook Page

HIGH SCHOOL • • • • • •

Student Office365 Account Parent and Student Canvas Account School Messenger PowerSchool Website and Mobile App School Website School Facebook Page

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We are excited to share the New Mexico Pre-K programs at Enos Garcia and Ranchos Elementary, four-year-old students will continue to be a full day program Monday thru Thursday. We are also excited about the possible expansion of the programs at Enos Garcia and Ranchos to have more available slots at each site, but the number of slots are still limited so it is important to contact the school and have your child added to the waiting list as soon as possible. Students must be four years old by September 1, 2019 to be eligible for this program.

Welcome to Taos Municipal Schools Exceptional Programs. Our department and staff provide individualized services to students with exceptionalities by highly qualified teachers and ancillary staff. The case manager assigned to your child and your school principal will work with you and your child as a team to meet your child’s individual needs throughout the school year.

Taos Municipal Schools continues to partner with YDI Head Start in Taos County to offer programs for three and four-year-old children at both Enos Garcia and Arroyos Elementary. If you would like to enroll in these programs you can contact Youth Development Inc. at (575) 758-3425.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD QUALIFIES FOR EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS? Your child can be referred for an evaluation by your schools Student Assistance Team when insufficient progress has been made from research based interventions. You can request an evaluation from school personnel at any time. Exceptional Programs staff will meet with you and your child’s teacher to review exiting data and provide recommendations. If the team determines it is in the best interest of the student to proceed with the evaluations, a licensed professional diagnostician will gather more information from both you and your child through some interviews and standardized assessments. An IEP team will then meet to review all this data and make an eligibility determination based on state guidelines. As your child’s parent, you are an essential member of the ‘IEP team’ in the process.

New Mexico Pre K is a program funded by the New Mexico legislature to provide early intervention services to children who are four years old by September 1st of the upcoming school year. Program funds allow the district to provide research based best practices in early childhood education to students prior to their entrance in kindergarten. Educational research shows students who are able to attend these types of programs have more success in their school careers, and students might benefit from additional interventions are identified and supported earlier. We are hopeful the New Mexico legislature will fund a three-year-old program for the 2020/21 school year.

For more information about these programs or to enroll your four-year-old child, you can contact: Ranchos Elementary School Cathy Vigil, 737-6150 Enos Garcia Elementary School Nanette Barella, 737-6070 Taos Municipal Schools Administration Lynn Brashar – NM Pre-K Program Coordinator, 737-6115

WHAT ARE EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS? Students who qualify for exceptional programs have been identified by a multidisciplinary team with one or more of thirteen recognized disabilities and a need for specially designed programming to be successful in school. In New Mexico students also qualify for exceptional programs if they meet the state criteria as gifted by a multidisciplinary in either academic achievement, critical thinking, or creativity.

WHAT IS AN IEP? An IEP is an Individual Education Plan, which is an agreement between the school and you to provide individualized support to your child in order to access the same curriculum as other students. It is a living document that should change regularly as the team refines strategies to maximize your child’s ongoing educational success.

WHO CALLS AN IEP MEETING? Your child’s case manager will schedule at least one IEP team meeting every year to review your child’s progress on their goals and update the current IEP. Your child’s case manager will also schedule a re-evaluation every three years. Any member of the IEP team can call for an additional meeting at any time to review the current document and make any changes to the plan or services.

EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS CAN HELP FAMILIES BY: • Locating valuable resources in the community • Identifying and evaluating student needs • Transitional planning for the future SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS THAT EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS SUPPORT: • The preschool classrooms at Enos Garcia and Ranchos provides both inclusive and/or pull out services to meet each child’s needs.

• In partnership with all other licensed preschool facilities in Taos County • Gifted programs K-12 • Chrysalis Alternative School – 9-12th • Los Brazos setting – Taos Middle School grades 6-8 • Transition Support and Job Training/Coaching • Child-Find (ages 3-21) to locate students in Taos County in need of Special Education support • Extended School Year Services For more information about Exceptional Programs, you can contact our office at 575-737-6115.

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TAOS MIDDLE SCHOOL Welcome to the 2019-20 school year. I hope that everyone had an enjoyable and relaxing summer and is anticipating the many exciting opportunities that this school year will present at Taos Middle School. Along with the rest of the Taos Middle School Staff, we are enthusiastically awaiting the start of the new school year and beginning our journey together.

Here at Taos Middle School we are committed to your child’s educational excellence, along with their social emotional wellbeing, which are promoted through a diverse curriculum, a dedicated and knowledgeable staff, and school/community partnerships. Academic emphasis on the core content areas of reading, language arts, science, social studies, and math will remain a priority as well as providing a learning program that builds on prior knowledge to reach local, state, and common core standards. Collaboration, cooperation and open communication between home and school are keys to building a strong foundation for a successful school year. I encourage and invite parent and community involvement in an effort to build a positive and successful educational experience for each of your children. I invite parents, grandparents, and family members of the students to get involved in a positive way at Taos Middle School. This is a great way to meet the staff and other parents of students from the community. I look forward to a great school year together.

MISSION STATEMENT Taos Middle School is committed to excellence in education. We enrich, strengthen, and teach lifelong academic and social skills. To meet the needs of our diverse population, we respect, support, and communicate with one another to promote positive experiences for our school community.

Alfred Cordova Taos Middle School Principal PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT 6th Grade Orientation - August 12, 2019 NHS Induction Ceremony - September, 2019 First Responders Appreciation - September 11, 2019 Open House - September 18, 2019 Veterans Day Celebration - November 11, 2019 School Wide Science Fair - January 31, 2020 8th Grade Moving up Ceremony - May 26, 2020

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Committed to Our Native American Students Taos Municipal Schools is committed to the success and well-being of your student. The school district works with Tribal leaders, Tribal partners, and parents of Indian students through school, district, and parent meetings including the Indian Education Committee (IEC). The IEC meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month during the school year. Their role is to advise the Board of Education on ways to support Native American students in Taos Municipal Schools and to help determine what services (in school, at home, and in the community) should be provided to support the success of Indian students. Our goal is to help students graduate with a diploma of excellence and be ready for college and career while closing achievement gaps. Parents and committee members are welcome at all meetings. Please join us and bring your ideas!

New in the coming school year: Online Imagine Math Tutoring for all Native American students!

Please call RaeNita Lujan, Indian Education Program Manager, at 575-737-6033.

Does your high school student need credit recovery or help in school?

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Chronic Absence equals missing 10% of school for any reason, excused or unexcused.

New Mexico Public Education Department is requiring the Taos Schools to address Chronic Absences (excused and/or unexcused missed days) by following their minimum requirements of student and parent engagement.

EVERY DAY COUNTS! Please have your student arrive at school on time each day.

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TAOS HIGH SCHOOL Taos High School has achieved tremendous success on many levels. As your new principal, I will engage in a comprehensive listening process to hear the voices of our community (students,staff, families, & community partners). I want to build upon the strong legacy that the high school has established for students. My first 90 days of service will include the following entry plan to guide my work, to make sure that we build upon our strengths, recognize our challenges and identify the most powerful strategies to address those challenges. I want to learn as much as possible about what is working for our students and where there are areas for growth. I want to hear how we can better support our teachers, administrators, coaches and staff for the critical roles that they play in each student’s life. I look forward to this opportunity to listen, learn, and partner with you.

Opportunity gaps for students exist that our entire community needs to address. Tackling the social-emotional challenges our students face requires everyone’s engagement. Meeting the immense needs means developing strategic partnerships, seeking resources to build capacity and growing the current work to scale. Together, we can increase opportunities for all Taos High students to succeed in school and life. This is a great time to be part of the Taos community and I fully embrace this opportunity to lead. Please join us at a monthly coffee or come visit! GO TIGERS! Sincerely, CJ Grace MISSION, VISION, & CORE BELIEFS: MISSION Partner with students, educators, families and community to ensure that we provide all students with an exemplary education coupled with programs of interest, so students are prepared to succeed in college, career and life.

VISION Create systems of equity for all students to maximize their potential.

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2019-2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS August 7-9

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OTHER TESTS PSAT (10th/11th) October 14, 2018 PARCC – TBA ASVAB - TBA AP Exams May 6-17, 2019

May 22 May 23 May 25 May 29 June 1

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August 7 – Seniors August 8 – Juniors August 9 – Sophomores Freshmen Orientation, 5:30p.m.

First Day of School Last Day to Change Classes Open House, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Labor Day – No School First Friday Coffee & Conversation 8-9am Freshmen EQ Retreat Homecoming – Early Dismissal 1st 9 Weeks Progress Report Grades Due to Registrar 1st 9 Weeks Progress Reports Distributed in Advisory Class Teacher Professional Development Day No School for Students Taos Pueblo Day – No School First Friday Coffee & Conversation 8-9am Indigenous Peoples’ Day – No School End of 1st 9 weeks - Picture Re-takes 1st 9 Weeks Grades Due to Registrar 1st 9 Weeks Report Cards Distributed in Advisory Class Teacher Professional Development Day Early Dismissal for Students Parent/Teacher Conferences – No School for Students Teacher Professional Development Day No School for Students 2nd 9 Weeks Progress Report Grades Due to Registrar 2nd 9 Weeks Progress Reports Distributed in Advisory Class Fall Break – No School Finals and End of Course Assessments First Friday Coffee & Conversation 8-9am 2nd 9 Weeks/1st Semester Grades Due to Registrar End of 2nd 9 Weeks and 1st Semester – Early Dismissal 2nd 9 Weeks/1st Semester Report Cards Mailed Winter Break – No School Teacher Professional Development Day No School for Students 2nd Semester Begins First Friday Coffee & Conversation 8-9am Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday – No School First Friday Coffee & Conversation 8-9am 3rd 9 Weeks Progress Report Grades Due to Registrar 3rd 9 Weeks Progress Reports Distributed in Advisory Class Teacher Professional Development Day No School for Students Presidents’ Day – No School 3rd 9 Weeks Grades Due to Registrar 3rd 9 Weeks Progress Reports Distributed in Advisory Class Spring Break – No School End of 3rd 9 Weeks (Graduation Notice) Teacher Professional Development Day Early Dismissal for Students Parent/Teacher Conferences – No School for Students Mini Break – No School Prom 4th 9 Weeks Progress Report Grades Due to Registrar 4th 9 Weeks Progress Reports Distributed in Advisory Class First Friday Coffee & Conversation 8-9am Taos Pueblo Day – No School End of Course Assessments/AP testing/ Finals Senior Final Grades Due Class Night Local Scholarships, Honor & Activity Cords, Passing of the “T” 6pm Teacher Professional Development Day No School for Students Graduation, 10 a.m.

Memorial Day - No School Last Day for Student Grades 9-11, 4th 9 weeks/2nd Semester Grades Due to Registrar 4th 9 Weeks/2nd Semester Report Cards Mailed

THS DAILY SCHEDULE THS Daily Schedule MONDAY Periods 1,3,5,7

BLOCK SCHEDULE TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Periods Periods 1,3,5,7 2,4,6,8

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SKINNY DAY FRIDAY Periods 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 7:45-8:33 1st Period

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8:37-9:21 2nd Period 9:15-9.25 PASSING

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9:25-10:55 3rd Period

9:25-10:55 4th Period

7:45 - 8:50 1st/2nd Period

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9:25-10:09 3rd Period 9:45-11:10 3rd Period

FRIDAY EARLY DISMISSAL Schedule Times Alternating ODD & EVEN PERIODS

8:55-10:00 3rd/4th Period

10:09-10:13 PASSING

10:13-10:57 4th Period

10:05 - 11:10 5th/6th Period

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11:01-11:45 5th Period 10:10-11:50 LUNCH

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10:55-11:35 LUNCH

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11:50-11:55 PASSING

11:50-11:55 PASSING

11:35-11:40 PASSING

11:35-11:40 PASSING

11:55-1:20 5th Period

11:55-1:20 6th Period

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1:20-1:25 PASSING

1:25-2:50 7th Period

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Lunch 12:20-12:45

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1:18-2:02 7th Period

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1:20-2:50 7th Period

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TAOS TIGER ATHLETICS Welcome Tiger Fans to an exciting new year of Taos Municipal Schools Athletics. The athletic experience will contribute to both a sound mind and body, which in turn will develop characteristics such as loyalty, teamwork, perseverance, commitment, and self-esteem that each participant can benefit from for the rest of his or her life. Our mission is to provide all students with additional opportunities to develop their physical and mental capacities beyond those provided by our fine academic programs. Furthermore, through sports and other extracurricular activities, students may learn the value of hard work, discipline, team building, sportsmanship, and other positive attributes that strengthen one’s character.

To participate in Taos Municipal Schools (TMS) athletic programs, both the student- athlete and parents/guardians must complete the TMS Athletic Participation Forms, and the student-athlete must have insurance and a physical examination dated no earlier than April 1, 2019 prior to participation. All paperwork needed can be picked from the athletic director’s office located on the second floor of Taos High School or can be found at www.taosschools.org on the Athletics Page. These forms must be filled out completely and returned to the athletic office or coach before the student-athlete is allowed the privilege to participate in any of our programs. For more information please call 751-8030.

SPORTS PASSES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE: $300.00 – Family All Sports Pass (Includes 2 Adults, 2 Students) $150.00 – 1 Adult Sports Pass $ 75.00 – 1 Student, Military, or Senior (65+) All Sports Pass All Sports Passes are good for all athletic events at both the high school and middle school except any district tournament or state tournament events.

GENERAL ADMISSION: High School Athletic Events Adults - $5.00 Students, Military, or Senior (65+) - $3.00 Middle School Athletic Events Adults - $3.00 Students, Military, or Senior (65+) - $2.00

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The Athletic Department will strive to provide students with the best possible opportunity for a rewarding and positive experience. I wish the best of luck to all teams and look forward to excellent competition and unparalleled sportsmanship. Come out and support all of our teams and cheer them on to victory! Good Luck and GO TIGERS!!!!

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TAOS CYBER MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL Taos Cyber Magnet School is a unique blended-learning opportunity for high school students in Taos County. We offer Edgenuity, the online platform, that provides curriculum in core and elective courses to support students with their state graduation requirements. For each skill lesson on Edge, the students learn from a warm-up, direct instruction video, assignments, online content and journal entry, before they take a quiz on the topic. Additionally, students learn from live instruction in English, Science, and Math.

Students get the support they need to be successful in an online setting from the head teacher and tutors who facilitate in the note-taking process, checking the assignment calendar for lessons per day and week, and progressing in the writing process to complete the writing assignments across the curriculum.

Math and Science courses are supported by two Math tutors to facilitate the Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II courses in which most of the students at TCMS are enrolled, as well as project-based science tutors who give live instruction. Additionally, these tutors sit with struggling students and review lessons that focus on specific mathematical skills, offer drill and practice, and review with the students where they may have failed on the quizzes. As a result of specialized attention in math given to students during tutoring, math scores improved on state standardized testing and EOCs by 13%.

Students also receive Mindfulness and Yoga training by a certified instructor that helps support our students happiness and emotional well-being.

TCMS students participate in extra-curricular programs like Café Scientifique that help them to grow their resume while learning about a variety of STEM topics given by presenters from LANL and other scientists from around the state offered to Taos County Teens. This year, the students participated in the Trout in the Classroom program and grew 90 + Rainbow Trout with which they learned animal biology and chemistry.

TCMS students take college-entrance exams and work closely with the Upward Bound program which supports Low Income families with tutoring in Math and Science and college and career readiness. They also participate in Bridges Project for Education to prepare them for the transition from high school to college, focusing on the application and FAFSA processes.

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In addition to taking courses that prepare them for graduation, students at TCMS can participate in Internship programs like the “Farm to Table Education Program” while working with the Enos Garcia elementary students.

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STUDENT HEALTH REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS Taos Municipal Schools’ nurses ensure students are in compliance with the immunization laws by reviewing each immunization record. Upon review, parents will receive guidance to ensure their child becomes and/or remains in compliance with New Mexico Department of Health requirements. A summary of the New Mexico 2019-2020 School Entry Immunization Requirements includes: Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP/DT/Td)

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Please consult with your health care professional on specific age and dossing requirements for your child https://nmhealth.org/publication/view/policy/455/ A child shall be non-compliant with the New Mexico 2019-2020 school Entry Immunization Requirements if the child is eligible to receive, but has NOT received the required immunizations on the recommended intervals.

No child shall be enrolled in a school in New Mexico unless satisfactory evidence of immunization requirements has been provided. Any student with serologic confirmation of the presence of specific antibodies against a vaccine-preventable disease shall not be subject to immunization against that disease as a condition for attending school.

The admitting official shall deem the student to be in compliance with the requirements of this regulation if: A statement, certificate or record signed by a duly licensed physician or other recognized licensed health facility stating that the required immunizations have been given to the persons is provided; or the exemption from immunization process is completed and proof is provided to the school district.

EXEMPTIONS FROM SCHOOL AND DAYCARE IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS The New Mexico Immunization Exemption Statute (24-5-3) allows only two types of exemptions for children seeking exemption from required immunizations to enter school, childcare or pre-school. The two exemptions are medical or religious.

If there is a medical reason for exempting, a signed medical exemption must be obtained from a duly-licensed physician attesting that the required immunization(s) would endanger the life of the child.

If there is a religious reason for exempting, the child’s parent/guardian must ask an officer of the church to write a letter on your behalf stating that you are a member of the church, and the church uses prayer or spiritual means alone for healing; or if access to a church officer is not possible, then the child’s parent/guardian must complete the Certificate of Exemption Form.

The form requires a statement of the religious reasons for requesting to have a child exempted from immunization.

The law does not grant immunization exemptions for philosophical or personal reasons.

Once a completed, notarized, original Certificate of Exemption Form is filed with the Department of Health, the Department has up to sixty days to notify the parent/guardian if the request is approved or denied.

If approved, the parent/guardian will receive two copies of the original form with a clear “Approved” box checked, a signature from an officer of the Department, and an expiration date. The parent/guardian must take the Approved form to the child’s school.

If denied, the parent/guardian will receive a letter from the Department of Health explaining that the request is denied, and that the parent/guardian has the right to file an appeal with the Department of Health Cabinet Secretary. A process for appeal will also be included. https://nmhealth.org/about/phd/idb/imp/sreq/

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NUTRITION COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 provides an alternative to household applications in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. The intent of the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) is to improve access to free school meals in eligible, high poverty school districts and to eliminate the administrative burden of collecting household applications.

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Anansi Day School receives gold star Top marks given in national accreditation renewal

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nansi Day School, a nonprofit preschool in Arroyo Seco, successfully renewed its National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation with near perfect scores. The school received an overall score of 98.1pecent and a special commendation from the NAEYC board for its “outstanding efforts in renewing accreditation.”

have been recognized, not just as part of this renewal process but also with respect to the quality of the program we provide for local families on a daily basis.” says Michele Scott, school director.

Scott has been with the school for more than 15 years along with teachers Laura Thompson and Debbie Nichols; all are highly qualified early childhood educators. “Our continuity is definitely one of our strengths,” adds Scott.

“Working together as a team for many years has enabled us to really learn and evolve as a faculty, resulting in similar NAEYC is the nation’s largest and most widely recoggains across all program areas – curriculum, environment, nized organization of early childhood educators. NAEYCcommunity, student-teacher relationships. I think the asaccredited programs go through a voluntary and compresessors recognized this during the accreditation process.” hensive process of internal self-study and improvement, The NAEYC Accreditation system was created to set and must meet all 10 of the NAEYC Program Standards and professional standards for early childhood education, and more than 400 related accreditation criteria. to help families identify high-quality preschools, child care The renewal process is a rigorous one. The school was centers and other early education programs. Programs are required to provide detailed evidence in the form of two accredited by NAEYC for a five-year period. portfolio folders in preparation for an on-site visit. The asFor more information about NAEYC Accreditation, visit sessment includes new areas of focus or “emerging criteria,” naeyc.org/academy.Anansi Day School offers a childregarding programs that are not yet required to meet but directed program that recognizes the importance of play in should demonstrate progress towards. Anansi Day School a child’s early education experience. The school serves chilwas able to show it had already satisfied many of these dren 3, 4 and 5 years old. Contact Scott at (575) 776-5711 or criteria and consequently received 100-plus in seven of the email anansidayschool@gmail.com.

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Media savvy citizens Group prepares students for life in the digital age

By Pamela Pereyra

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he digital age is an exciting time.

Technology affords us access to knowledge and information at our fingertips. The ability to participate as a prosumer (consumer and producer) of media communications starts at an early age, as early as a child can press “like,” and “send,” use a device, play online video games or comment on social media.

The very definition of media is redefined in the 21st century to encompass any communication via a medium such as a computer, phone, print, audio and so forth. Social media, visual communication (photos, memes, flyers, etc.), coding, artificial intel-

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Starting at an early age, students will need to master certain competencies in every grade so that by the time they graduate they are ready for the information and knowledge economy.

ligence, podcasts, algorithms, infographics, maps, music, videos, slideshows, blogs, video games, websites and more are media. In the age of fake or misleading information, there is knowledge and skills we should know to navigate and participate in the digital age. Asking questions and critical thinking about media communications has never been as important to understand and make connections in today’s society. Making media communications requires skills in first understanding and then creating.

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‘IT IS THE DUTY OF SCHOOLS AND PARENTS TO WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS ARE EQUIPPED FOR SAFE, ETHICAL AND EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATION WITH MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY,’ STRESSES PAMELA PEREYRA, FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF MEDIA SAVVY CITIZENS.

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Your path. Your goal.

Your timeframe.

Bridges helps guide you through the ins and outs of higher education

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ne size does not fit all when it comes to postsecondary options. Bridges Project for Education has worked with almost 3,000 clients over the past 21 years. Individualized counseling remains the heart of what we do because it allows us to address students’ unique needs.

Bridges’ mission is to expand postsecondary access for people of all ages, with an emphasis on students who are from the first generation in their family to pursue certificates, associate or bachelor’s degrees. We walk with students and families through this complex process to help determine what path might best suit their personal circumstances and future goals. Our intention is to help clients get where they want to go in the most direct and intentional way.

We can help with the following:

• Create a personalized list of colleges and/or vocational schools • Register for college admissions tests • Complete college and scholarship applications • Brainstorm, revise and edit application and scholarship essays • Complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile • Analyze financial aid packages • Compare schools as you weigh your decision • Complete the steps to enrollment and continue to be a touchstone and resource once in school We want people to be informed consumers understanding the ins and outs of admissions and financial aid. Most of our clients have qualified for federal aid, and most are from the first generation in their families to seek higher education.

Many have received scholarships. They are high school and GED/HSE students, parents, nontraditional-aged students and those wanting to make mid-life career changes. Their stories are all different, but they share a desire to continue developing themselves.

As an independent local nonprofit, Bridges is not affiliated with any particular school. We present useful information and guidance appropriate to each person’s needs, academic history and hopes. Bridges also offers services to community agencies and local schools. Although our individual counseling services are free, we invite students and families who are

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able to sustain the organization by making a contribution.

We are a small organization nurturing big dreams supported by people and businesses of our community.

Stay tuned for The Learning Curve in the Taos News. Each month Bridges shares helpful information and tips about college admissions and financial aid. Visit the website bridgesproject.org, which includes a resource page packed with useful information.

You can find Bridges Project for Education at 112A Alexander Street, open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clients are seen by appointment. A typical session is between 30 minutes to an hour. During the initial visit we’ll talk about the college application and financial aid process and timeline, but mostly we talk about the client’s background, interests and goals and plot out next steps which we can approach together.

Whether you are a student, a returning student or a parent we’re here for you. Contact Bridges at (575) 758-5074 or email info@bridgesproject.org. To learn more about the organization, check out the Adobe Spark document, “We Are Bridges” online at park.adobe.com/page/jQyGL1VueBJal/.

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GRADUATES REACT AS A FELLOW SENIORS RELEASES CONFETTI ON MAY 25 DURING QUESTA HIGH SCHOOL’S GRADUATION CEREMONY. MORGAN TIMMS/ The Taos News

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Trailblazing Charter schools have grown into a national movement

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harter schools are more and more a popular choice of parents. And they are indeed public schools. Charters are tuition-free and are publicly funded, but independently run.

In most cases, they are governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract (or charter) with the state, district or other entity. These schools are granted greater flexibility in regard to their operations, yet are still held accountable for growing student achievement. Because charters are public schools, they are open to all children; they do not charge tuition; and they do not have special entrance requirements or exams.

Since the the first charter school law was enacted in Minnesota in 1991, charters are now found in 44

states plus the District of Columbia and, according to 2018 National Center for Education Statistics, include approximately 7,000 schools and three million students.

Much of the reason for the growth is because charter schools encourage competition for educational quality, novel teaching, determine their own curricula and programs, typically have small class sizes and are not bound by state regulations concerning scheduling and financial administration.

BELOW, LEFT TO RIGHT: JIMMY STADLER, LEFT, PERFORMS WITH

MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND STEVEN AND ASSOCIATES AS THEY PLAY "ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE" BY KISS IN OCTOBER 2018 DURING TAOS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL'S AUTUMN MUSIC SHOW AT KTAOS SOLAR CENTER. / MIQUELLA BROWN, 13, IS INTERVIEWED BY A JUDGE WITH HELP FROM SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANTS LEAWNA BRODUER AND JANICE LONG DURING TAOS CHARTER SCHOOL’S ANNUAL SCIENCE FAIR IN THE SCHOOL’S GYMNASIUM THIS PAST JANUARY. Photos by Morgan Timms/The Taos News

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Charter cheer

In April, Roots and Wings Community School was honored at the state Public Education Commission meeting under “Highlights and Recognitions” for strategically and authentically striving to meet its mission. The charter was also chosen as a case study school from about 800 rural charter schools by the Bellwether Education Partners in Washington, D.C., for academic rigor and achievement in an economically diverse region.

TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CHARTER SCHOOLS

NEW MEXICO STATE CHARTER SCHOOLS

Anansi Charter School Grades K-8 57 State Road 230, Des Montes (575) 776-2256 anansicharterschool.org See story about the Day School on P. 42

Moreno Valley High School 56 Camino Grande, Angel Fire (575) 377-3100 mvhsnm.org

Taos Academy Charter School Grades 5-12 110 Paseo del Cañon West, Taos (575) 751-3109 taosacademy.org

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Taos Charter School Grades K-8 1303 Paseo del Cañon East, Taos (575) 751-7222 taoscharterschool.org Vista Grande High School 213 Paseo del Cañon West, Taos (575) 758-5100 vistagrandecharter.org

Taos Integrated School for the Arts (TISA) Grades K-8 118 Toalne Street, Taos (575) 758-7755 tisataos.org

Red River Valley Charter School Grades K-8 500 East High Street, Red River (575) 754-6117 redrivervalleycs.org Roots and Wings Community School Grades K-8 35 La Lama Road, Questa (575) 586-2076 rootsandwingscommunityschool.org

Taos International School Grades K-8 118 Este Es Road, Taos (575) 751-7115 taosinternationalschool.weebly.com

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Adult education center celebrates a milestone Over 20 years in Taos, TECC has served nearly 3,700 students

JUDY HOFER, DIRECTOR OF THE TAOS EDUCATION AND CAREER CENTER, IS RETIRING AT THE END OF JULY AFTER 15 YEARS

By Cody Hooks

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hen Heather LeDoux’s oldest son graduated from pre-K, he was so excited. There was the ceremony, the speeches, the “little cap and gown” — all the hallmarks of the rite of passage that can be as meaningful for a six-year-old as it is for someone getting their high school diploma.

LeDoux never got hers. “I left Taos High when I was about 15,” she said. “I must have just been young. I wasn’t too focused about what education meant for my future.”

Her son came home from his pre-K ceremony and “asked me when I was going to graduate.

“That just threw me into this question — how was I supposed to instill the value of an education to my kids when I didn’t have mine?” she said.

LeDoux enrolled in the Taos Education and Career Center. In the few years since then, she passed her tests, earned both a high school equivalency (the alternative to a traditional diploma) and an associate degree, and is starting at the University of New Mexico-Taos nursing program in the fall.

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Art in Schools will commence our thirteenth year 2019-20.

AIS is the core program of the Harwood Museum of Art. In 2018-19, AIS welcomed 791 students including 141 special needs students from Taos Municipal School district. Each student visited the museum four times during the school year receiving 8 hours of instruction.

The museum visits are age appropriate, object based experiences where the vibrant arts legacy of Taos nurtures joyful learning. The Education Department of the Harwood Museum of Art raises 100% of the funds required for our programs so that the community of Taos may receive a journey of the mind and a life of the imagination free of charge.

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very first step in a different direction is scary. You feel like maybe you don’t have what it takes. When I took my first classes [at TECC], I was 27 and already had two kids.”

The people at TECC, especially director Judy Hofer, “felt like I had what it took to do whatever I wanted to do,” LeDoux said. “To be honest, I’m not sure I could have done it without their encouragement.”

LeDoux’s story is just one of hundreds of adults from Taos and the area who over the last 20 years have graduated from TECC with their high school equivalency, formerly known as a GED certificate. The school not only helps people get their diploma, but also runs Englishlanguage classes for immigrants, hosts one-on-one tutoring and helps Taoseños “upskill” for their careers.

But TECC, armed with a “solid foundation” and “strong team” of people devoted to adult education, is at a threshold. Hofer retired at the end of July, capping off a 40-year career and 15 years as the leader of the school that invests special attention on each adult student and the journey that has led them back to school.

“I can’t think of a single field that impacts people’s lives as much as adult education,” Hofer said. “It’s saying, ‘I’m giving myself another chance.’ And it takes a tremendous amount of courage.”

“That traditional education didn’t work is not an indictment about who you are,” she said.

Hofer first got her start in the world of adult education in Massachusetts. She was leading one small class — all women — when the “value of adult education beyond academic skills” crystallized in her mind and heart.

They were sharing a little about themselves, and it quickly became clear that most of them were survivors of domestic violence.

“It’s the wellness of the whole person,” Hofer said. “If we’re not looking at that, how can we move forward?”

In the years that Hofer was at the helm of the TECC, which has had several names over its two-decade existence, she’s brought that attention to the “whole person” of each student through a persistent focus on the social and emotional development of students.

TECC takes an approach to adult education designed to help people who are juggling the demands of family and work. Students can focus their requirements on a field they’re already in, or like LeDoux with nursing, on one they are making strides to enter. A person can even get a professional certificate — to become a solar installer, emergency medical technician or community health worker — while working on a high school equivalency diploma.

TECC also has English-language classes and special programs for migrant workers. “TECC really is a sanctuary for immigrants in our community,” she said.

TECC has received national attention for its innovative education models, and three times it’s been named the top-performing adult education program in New Mexico; TECC is now the lead program in a professional development initiative for all 23 adult education programs in the state.

The program hasn’t just happened upon its success, which includes

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Heather LeDoux graduated from the Taos Education and Career Center in 2016 after a 12-year stint away from school. ‘When I took my first classes [at TECC], I was 27 and already had two kids. To be honest, I’m not sure I could have done it without their encouragement,’ she said of TECC director Judy Hofer and other people at the school for adult education.

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‘I can’t think of a single field that impacts people’s lives as much as adult education. It takes a tremendous amount of courage. That traditional education didn’t work is not an indictment about who you are.’

JUDY HOFER

Director of the Taos Education and Career Center

routinely graduating nearly one-third of all graduates in the Taos area each spring. They’ve intentionally become as comprehensive as they are, all with an eye toward making real impacts in the lives of people already living and working in the community.

It’s a big responsibility, but Hofer was ready to pass it on to the next leader. Though she points to the team of people who work in the Civic Plaza Drive office, the team and graduates laud Hofer for her role in getting the program to where it is, and getting students to where they are.

“Judy really facilitated the idea that I should continue going on,” said LeDoux. “I worked hard and made sure I turned in every single assignment, no matter what it was. I graduated from UNM-Taos in May. Every time I’ve reached a milestone, passed classes or finished another semester, I’ve gone to TECC, just to remember to thank them. I’m just so thankful we’ve had someone so passionate about adult education as Judy is. It makes our community better.”

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School season ushers in new programs at charter high school LEFT:

In April during Earth Day at Taos Pueblo, Vista Grande High School students Raquel, Dominica and Carolyn taught other students and community members the importance of not using styrofoam containers.

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he new initiatives at Vista Grande High School are student-led. The VGHS 2019-2020 school year will unveil student programs and opportunities.

The VGHS leadership team President AnnaLize Duran, Vice President Lily Pickup, Treasurer Victor Medrano, Secretary Raquel Rivera, representatives Santino Aragon and Aiyana Romero and the 9th-graders will elect their representatives when school begins. The leadership team gathered this summer at a retreat center to set social and academic goals for the school year.

Juniors and seniors will be able to take one of three new Leadership classes: Construction Activism, Earth Justice Activism and Social Consciousness Activism. The courses are designed to address student interests that were identified last school year.

Also new are three CTE class options for juniors and seniors: Introduction to Health Sciences, Introduction to Natural Resources and Adobe Builders certification. The Health Sciences pathway program will be a dual credit course as will the Natural Resources pathway. All pathway classes will include a semester of work-based learning.

VGHS teachers have worked together to build a supportive and strong community of educators who care about their students. The strength of VGHS is the strong teaching staff. The returning teaching staff includes Sam Starsiak; Jenny Lewis; Heather McReynolds; Tomas Madrid; Amber Benavidez; Adam Gutierrez; Keaton Karves; and Dawn-

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ing Pollen Shorty. The school administrative staff are all returning employees: Yvette Aguilar, Ernestine Chacon and Rachelle Valdez. The building is maintained by David Gutierrez, a cheerful man with a great love for all of the students.

School director Isabelle St. Onge is the longest-serving in the position going on her seventh year. The VGHS teachers have been working this summer to write new and studentcentered curriculums.

VGHS welcomes two new teachers to the team: Corbett Wicks who has a master’s degree in education will be leading the Introduction to Natural Resources and the Wilderness Program electives. She is also the internship/mentorship coordinator for the work-based learning programs.

Ron Striegel will be the Night Flyers and the Health Sciences teacher. He holds a master’s degree in education and was part of the team at Otero Junior College (La Junta, Colorado) writing the curriculum for the Health Care Navigator certificate program.

The mission at VGHS is to provide a holistic education focused on critical and creative thinking, character and community involvement.

VGHS is enrolling students for the 2019-2020 school year.

School begins August 12 at 7:45 a.m. VGHS is located at 213 Paseo del Cañon East, Taos. (575) 758-5100, vistagrandecharter.org — Submitted article

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