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From the Office of the Superintendent

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ur vision at Taos Municipal Schools, to “Inspire excellence and life-long success through teaching, learning and collaboration.� is more important than ever before. With the challenges of the pandemic, our ailing budgets and tragedy that has hit our community and country hard, we continue our commitment to lead the way towards providing our students with an excellent educational experience, no matter what challenges are handed down to us.

Our primary goal is the safety of our students their social-emotional health. We assure you that we will do everything possible and stay within the CDC (Center for Disease Control) guidelines to keep every child and staff members safe. I would like to thank our forty-six member TMS Reopening Task Force who created the plans that include remote, blended and back to normal in order for our district to transition back and forth when needed, as directed by the NM Public Education Department.

One of the greatest strengths of Taos Municipal Schools is its diversity- the people, the programs, and most of all the opportunities for our students. The strengths and benefits which result from that diversity are reflected each and every day in the accomplishments of our students and staff. We are committed to pro-

viding a safe learning environment for all students so they are supported and comforted in the school environment. We truly do love every student in every school.

This preparation occurs day in and day out in classrooms from prekindergarten through high school, and every day is critical. In the peaks and valleys of our school year, teachers strive every day to provide students with as much support and love that they deserve.

Our next phase of this continuous challenge this year will be defined by the opportunities we create for our students and parents furthest from opportunity. I look forward to working diligently with our community and collaborating to create a safe, supportive and an equitable learning environment to promote social and emotional development for every student in our District. Thank you for your confidence in our teachers/staff to lead this incredible District, Taos Municipal Schools. I am grateful for such an inspiring community as we strive to get through this pandemic.

Together we will comfort and support our children for them to begin to engage in learning!

Warm Regards,

Dr. Lillian Torrez Dr. Lillian Torrez Superintendent

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From the Office of the Director of Federal Programs

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ear Students, Parents, and Guardians,

On behalf of the Federal Programs staff, I welcome you to the start of the 2020-21 school year.

Our entire staff is looking forward to a productive school while implementing COVID-19 CDC, state and district guidelines to ensure the wellbeing of your child as they return to school. We begin this new school year with a continued commitment to developing the skills and talents of our students so they can have a productive year where they grow in their academic and personal development.

The department of Federal Programs provides students and families of the district with services to support academic learning and family participation in ensuring student success. These supports include direct supports from highly qualified teachers, high quality curriculum,

and interventionists. Out of class supports range from professional development for teachers and families, social and emotional supports and working with displaced and in need families and students.

Our staff work diligently with our identified all student and most especially with our at risk populations ensure their growth and social and emotional development on a daily basis. Teachers, tutors and social workers stay connected to families and students and work with site principals, district leaders, community organizations and myself to provide additional supports to students as needed.

Respectfully,

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

TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS 2020-2021

From the Office of the Assistant Superintendent

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reetings TMS Families and Staff, It is my pleasure to welcome you back to another year at Taos Municipal Schools. I hope you and your loved ones are well during this time.

As we approach this new year, we are implementing new protocols and changes in instructional implementation and safety standards. Throughout the summer we have been working diligently to improve our standards of expectation for remote instruction and school site safety. A team of staff and I have reviewed your recommendations, have trained, planned and established norms that we hope will provide an easier way to navigate our on-line learning management system (CANVAS). Teachers are currently being trained to effectively use Canvas and communicate with students and families. Parents and students will also be afforded an opportunity to participate in learning modules to better understand the use of programs and school safety expectations.

Schools are being equipped with safety equipment and supplies to support reduction of hazards of Corona virus

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transmission. A few items to name are thermal imaging scanners, touchless thermometers, sneeze guards in offices, touchless hand sanitizer stations and paper towel dispensers, etc. We will continue to evaluate and improve safety measures as we identify safety needs.

This year, schools are implementing new math programs.

We are excited to implement these new programs as research has shown they promote student learning and achievement We advise that you communicate with your child(ren)’s teacher to learn more about these programs and how you can best assist your child(ren). We ask that you continue to support your child(ren) with nightly reading and math facts to help improve foundational skills.

Although we face challenges, we are looking forward to beginning this school year and encourage your engagement to make this year successful.

Respectfully,

Melissa Sandoval Assistant Superintendent

TMS Board of Education 2020-2021 James Sanborn PRESIDENT

Meeting Schedule

HC 74 Box 24372, El Prado, NM 87529 james.sanborn@taosschools.org

Regular scheduled meetings start at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Mark Flores II VICE-PRESIDENT PO Box 2992, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 markflores@taosschools.org

Whitney Goler SECRETARY PO Box 520, Taos, NM 87571 whitney.goler@taosschools.org

Susan K. Trujillo 602 Acoma Street, Taos, NM 87571 susan.trujillo@taosschools.org

Pascualito Maestas 43 Maestas Rd, Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557 pascual.maestas@taosschools.org

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Social Emotional Learning

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chools are in the business of providing an education, however, we need to look at this in a different way as we begin to welcome our students back into our school community.

We have began addressing the basic needs of our students and staff, while working with families during this time of uncertainty

due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Taos Municipal Schools is adopting Critical Practices that include:

Taos Municipal Schools is creating and implementing a framework to provide social and emotional support to all students and staff.

Abraham Maslow developed the “Hierarchy of Needs” which was later adapted by Steve Guditus as “Maslow’s Hierarchy of School Needs”.

1. Taking time to cultivate and deepen relationships, build partnerships, and plan for Social Emotional Learning. Taos Municipal Schools has staff who have extensive expertise

MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF SCHOOL NEEDS SELF-ACTUALIZATION

ESTEEM

BELONGING

SAFETY

PHYSIOLOGICAL

Student is Available to Learn Positive Classroom Culture Present (positive feedback, time for reflection, encouragement to take risks) Forming Relationships (advisory, adult role models, friendship groups, peer relationships) Emotional and Physical Safety (clear school/class routines, access to counselors/nurse, ok to take risks) Basic Needs are Met (eats breakfast, has clean clothing, safe place to go home, able to sleep)

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Florence

David Hyatt, LCSW

Social Worker, Taos Municipal Schools

Social Worker, Taos High School

I respect and value the team of mental health providers that are my colleagues. I will support the students, their families and our school community as needed as we move into a new way of life. Providing social and emotional support in order for our student to succeed academically.”

Taos Municipal schools is committed to providing a safe and positive school learning environment. To this end, the district has social workers in every school who are ready to support the social/emotional growth of students in order to foster/support academic success.”

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To ensure successful communication with families: ‘Starting next week, each building is going to assign staff to call each student’s parents directly to verify email, phone, physical and mailing addresses.”’ I think that says a lot!!! Awesome.” — Miles Bonny

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As a Home Visitor I think the most important piece of information parents and teachers need to hear is that kids need to feel safe, close and known in order to be able to relax, feel connected and be ready to learn.” – Beth Enson

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in the area of social emotional support coordinating services from community agencies and professionals. There are community agencies who improve the communication between the schools and families, by verifying the contact information on record with the district is correct.

2. Using the CASEL model for social emotional support of our students and staff.

3. Design opportunities where adults can connect, heal, and build their capacity to support students.

There is a focus on providing all staff with additional training on Trauma Informed Care, Social Emotional Supports, etc. Community agencies are willing to provide supports for staff which could include mindfulness.

4. Create safe, supportive, and equitable learning environments that promote all students’ social and emotional development. Adopt “Maslow’s Hierarchy of School Needs”. Adopt social emotional curriculums specific to the age group of the students in the building.

5. Use data as an opportunity to deepen relationships and continuously improve support the students, families, and staff. There is also a plan to sup-

port families to implement a successful home learning environment. Open communication with families. Complete regular checks with students to see how they are feeling, provide coping strategies at the classroom level to help promote positive social emotional skills within the Taos Municipal Schools.

TMS Staff Directory 2020-2021 ENOS GARCIA EAST ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 758-5200

Dr. Lillian Torrez

Superintendent.................................................................758-5202 lillian.torrez@taosschools.org

Linda Sanchez

ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARY 737-6100

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

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

Administrative Assistant/FinancialSpecialist.....758-5202 linda.sanchez@taosschools.org

Nanette Barela, Secretary..................................737-6095 nanbar@taosschools.org

Melissa A. Sandoval

Sarah Dawavendewa, Secretary.................737-6070 sarah.dawavendewa@taosschools.org

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 renmon@taosschools.org

Kristine Romero, School Nurse.........................737-6075 kristine.romero@taosschools.org RANCHOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 737-6150

Lourdes Cordova, Principal.....................................737-6152 loucor@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

Jeanelle Romo-Lucero

Alfred Cordova, Principal......................................737-6003 alfcor@taosschools.org

Administrative Assistant..............................................758-5246 jeanelle.romo-lucero@taosschools.org

Rosita Rael, Secretary/Registrar........................737-6006 rosrae@taosschools.org

Nicole Cardenas, Financial Specialist............758-5212 nicole.cardenas@taosschools.org

Sue Martin-Trujillo, Assistant Principal.......737-6004 suetru@taosschools.org

Rae Lujan, Indian Ed Manager............................737-6033 raeluj@taosschools.org

Sheila Jiron, Attendance Secretary...................737-6002 shejjir@taosschools.org

Brenda Halder, Director of Finance................758-5211 brenda.halder@taosschools.org

Jason Ormsby, School Nurse...............................737-6016 jason.ormsby@taosschools.org

June Segura, Financial Specialist/Benefits...758-5219 june.segura@taosschools.org

TAOS HIGH SCHOOL 751-8000

Christine Valencia

CJ Grace, Principal.......................................................751-8002 cj.grace@taosschools.org

Assistant Business Manager.......................................758-5215 christine.valencia@taosschools.org

Danielle Romero, Secretary...............................751-8000 danrom@taosschools.org

Lisa Issacs, Financial Specialist............ 758-5216 lisaisa@taosschools.org

Feloniz Trujillo, Registrar.......................................751-8013 feloniz .tru jillo@taosschools.org

Tanya Maestas

Danielle Mares, Counselors’ Secretary.........751-8018 daniella.mares@taosschools.org

Financial Specialist/Payroll..........................................758-5220 tanya.maestas@taosschools.org

Esther Winter

Director of HR/Transportation.................................758-5208 esther@taosschools.org

Sandra Martinez

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

HR Administrative Assistant......................................758-5205 sanmar@taosschools.org

Mae LaBella, Athletic Director...........................751-8030 maelab@taosschools.org

Samantha Martinez

Fatima Chavez, Secretary...................................751-8025 Fatima@taosschools.org

Transportation Administrative Assistant.................758-5291 samantha.martinez@taosschools.org

Caroline Grant

IEP/CF/C To B Coordinator...........................................737-6122 caroline.grant@taosschools.org

Lynne Brashar

Director of Exceptional Programs .........................737-6114 lynn.brashar@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 caramela.martinez @taosschools.org CHRYSALIS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL 751-7291

Danette Rael, Financial Specialist......................737-6113 dane tte.rael@taosschools.org

TAOS CYDER MAGNET 758-5990

Christine Martinez

Kate Jensen, Head Teacher...................................758-5990 kat.jen@taosschools.org

Medicaid/Administrative Assistant........................737-6115 christine.martinez@taosschools.org

ANANSI CHARTER SCHOOL (K-5)

Robert Valencia, Director of Facilities.............758-5245 robert.valencia@taosschools.org

Michelle Hunt, Principal........................................776-2256 mhunt@acstaos.org

Monica Martinez

TAOS CHARTER SCHOOL (K-8)

Director of Student Nutrition Program.............758-5214 monmar@taosschools.org

Jeremy Jones, Principal...........................................751- 7222 jjones@taoscharterschool.org

Christina Duran, Administrative Assistant 758-5289 christina.duran@taosschools.org

VISTA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL (9-12)

Bonnie Martinez, Warehouse Manager......758-5225 bonniemartinez@taosschools.org

Isabelle St. Onge, Principal.................................758-5100 lstonge@vghs.org

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It takes a village

Early Childhood Education Programs Early Learning programs in Taos serve young children from birth to age 5 and their families. Home visiting and Early Head Start services can also start prenatally to make sure that parents receive good prenatal care and are ready to support their newborns.

Early learning services provide a range of learning experiences for infants, toddlers and preschoolers to make sure they develop and learn, and are ready for school when they enter kindergarten. Children with developmental delays and disabilities are supported through the Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program and Early Childhood Special Education, at home or in their classroom setting. Early learning services also help parents know how they can best support their child’s development with daily learning opportunities.

Early learning services in New Mexico are administered by the Public Education Department, Children, Youth & Families Department, and the Department of Health and utilize a range of state and federal funding sources.

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One such resource is Paso a Paso, which is a community network that supports early learning programs in Taos and western Colfax counties. Its roots go back more than 20 years when a group of Taos early childhood professionals – some of whom remain active in Paso today – got together to assist families in the transition from early intervention programs to kindergarten.

Today, the Paso a Paso Network works to improve outcomes in all areas of early childhood education and care. Network members represent one or more of four sectors: Early Care and Education; Family Support Services; Early Intervention and Special Rights; and Health and Behavioral Health. Paso a Paso bridges the gap between these organizations, integrating them into stronger, more flexible and effective structures by merging resources and systems to advance a collective mission.

The result is improved efficiency among organizations and greater access, availability, and quality of services for families with young children.

Paso a Paso Some previous initiatives include: • First Steps Home Visiting • Children’s Trust Fund – Taos Loves Kids • Nurturing Center at Enos Garcia Elementary School • Imagination Library We currently have seven working committees: • Policy and Communication Committee • 2020 Early Childhood Census Committee • Taos Early Childhood Alliance • Taos Pueblo Early Learning Committee • Partnering in Children’s Success • Collaborative Leadership Institute

Shared Professional Development

Paso a Paso initiatives help professionals develop innovative programs for families; improve practices; build and recruit the early childhood workforce; advocate for resources; and educate the community on the critical importance of the early childhood years. Paso a Paso’s target population includes its members and the children and families they serve; front-line staff including educators; developmental and infant mental health specialists; family therapists, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, home visitors, and community health workers.

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Homecare

Paso a Paso’s working committee, Taos Early Childhood Alliance (TECA), is funded by Thornburg Foundation, R.T. Keeler and Brindle Foundation in collaboration with UNM-Taos. Regarding homecare, TECA is working to develop more registered and licensed homecare situations. Now more than ever – as families are working and schools are closed – it’s important to make sure our youngest citizens have a safe and caring environment from which to grow. Becoming a registered or licensed home care provider for infants through 8-yearolds affords one the opportunity to get reimbursed for food for your program and to collect state money for low income families when caring for children. Additionally, TECA helps people committed to opening with startup funds through a Brindle Foundation grant. For more information, contact Angela Lack, homecare liaison at (575) 779-9151.

Calls can be taken in Spanish and English.

The Paso a Paso Network is a longstanding and successful example of a local community mobilizing and leveraging community assets around the well-being of young children in Taos County.

Taos High School GRADS Program and Taos Family Development Center

The Taos Family Development Center is an onsite day care at Taos High School that serves teen parents and Taos Municipal Schools employees. The GRADS program – along with the Taos Family Development Center – helps high school students overcome the cycle of poverty through achieving a high school education and employability skills, and develop positive parenting and healthy relationship skills.

The center serves children from birth to 4 years old.

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Becoming an Early Childhood Education Teacher UNM-Taos ECED Teacher Residency Program

The Early Childhood Education & Development (ECED) Associates degree program is a Teacher Residency Program, where theory and practice are woven into the learning experience. Students are mentored by an experienced teacher in a birth to third-grade classroom, while taking the required ECED coursework.

The program is designed to support students working in the field of education and those wanting to receive hands-on learning in the classroom. Additionally, it supports students who are interested in obtaining a solid understanding of early childhood learning before transferring to a four-year university to complete their bachelor’s in early childhood education (licensure pre-kindergarten to third grade or non-licensure) or a related field in family child studies. Students have the option of receiving a stackable ECED Certificate (32 credit hours), and then working toward an associate degree (61 credits). As part of this program, students will complete the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preparation courses.

The Teacher Residency collaborates with community schools that serve infants to third-graders to develop a comprehensive mentoring program for education assistants and assistant teachers working in their schools. Mentoring teachers commit to assisting aspiring teachers and support Taos County’s ability to grow its own educators.

Presently, UNM-Taos is in preliminary talks with New Mexico’s Workforce Solutions to bring an early childhood apprenticeship program to UNM-Taos. Newly hired people interested in teaching in a Children

Youth & Family (CYFD) early learning center would have the opportunity of have their education paid for through WOIA as long as they continue working at their site of employment. If you are interested in learning more about this potential program and how you might participate in it, please contact Pam Remstein at (575) 779-0729, Remstein@unm.edu.

The Importance of Child Development

45-hour Course

years of his life than at any

In August, UNM-Taos is expecting to offer a course that gives people an introduction into early childhood education and care. The online course would be taught in 45 hours in one to two weeks. The course covers New Mexico’s seven core competencies: Health, Safety and Nutrition; Family and Community & Collaboration; Developmentally Appropriate Content; Learning Environments and Curriculum Implementation; Assessment of Young Children and Evaluation of Programs; Professionalism; and Child Growth and Development.

For more information, contact Pam Remstein at (575) 737-6266.

By the age of 5, 90% of the brain’s capacity has already developed. A child’s brain is more receptive to learning during the first 5 other point in time – when the brain is most flexible.

The more you exercise different areas of the brain in the early years of development, the more lasting an impact it will have on their learning ability.

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Early Childhood Centers* Anansi Day School: anansidayschool.org

Anansi Day School is located just outside Taos, and has been serving children ages 3-5 years since 1993. Anansi’s highly experienced and extremely knowledgeable staff provide a funfilled day of developmentally appropriate learning experiences both indoors and outdoors essential to the children they serve.

The well-being of our children governs our decisions.

¡INSPIRE! Bilingual Early Learning Center: newmexicoprek.org/provider-details/?id=158235

¡INSPIRE! Bilingual Early Learning Center embraces the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, located in the heart of Taos, serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.

UNM-Taos Kids’ Campus Center for Early Learning: taos.unm.edu/kids-campus/index.html

The Kid’s Campus serves children 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

Kids’ Campus is NAEYC accredited and a New Mexico FOCUS 5 Star program. Kid’s Campus is located at UNM-Taos Klauer Campus, (1157 State Road 110, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557), in the Kid’s Campus Building and serves as the early childhood lab school for the UNM-Taos ECED Dept.

Youth Development Inc (YDI) Head Start: ydinm.org/program/head-start/

Home Visiting Programs*

Home visiting services provide new parents with information, support, and access to resources in our community that promote early childhood development and a positive family foundation.

Holy Cross Hospital First Step Program: holycrossmedicalcenter.org/program/first-steps/ Holy Cross Hospital’s First Steps Program provides home visiting services to parents of children ages prenatal to 3, including fathers, adoptive parents, and foster families in Taos and Western Colfax counties.

Tiwa Babies: tiwababies.com Few experiences are as rewarding and challenging as parenthood. Tiwa Babies Home Visiting is a service delivery that matches expectant parents/caregivers and parents/caregivers of children 0-5 years old with a qualified early childhood specialist. Tiwa Babies Home Visiting services promote optimal child and family development. Services are universal, at no cost, and provided in the family’s home or another location of the family’s choice.

Head Start is the national commitment to give every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, an opportunity to succeed in school and in life. In the 50+ years since its inception, Head Start has improved the lives of more than 37 million children and their families. Head Start alumni—or “Head Start babies,” as they often call themselves—are in all walks of the nation’s life.

Taos Pueblo Head Start: taospueblo.org/cms/education-training-division/head-start Early Head Start/Head Start are two of the most successful federally funded childhood education programs ever created. It promotes the school readiness of children ages 0-5 from lowincome families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. YDI has more than 30 centers throughout New Mexico and is completely free.

Dragonfly Learning Center: facebook.com/taos.newmex/

Intimate, quality center combines art, literature, music, and movement with Emotional Intelligence concepts serving children ages 1-5. Licensed and insured. *Some of these centers will have space available in the fall. Contact each center for more information.

*Some of these programs will have space available in the fall.

Contact each program individually to obtain more information.

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Early Intervention Programs*

Early intervention is a system of services that helps babies and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. Early intervention focuses on helping eligible babies and toddlers learn the basic and brand-new skills that typically develop during the first three years of life, such as: • • • • •

physical (reaching, rolling, crawling, and walking); cognitive (thinking, learning, solving problems); communication (talking, listening, understanding); social/emotional (playing, feeling secure and happy); and self-help (eating, dressing).

Los Angelitos: eladc.org/home/early-childhood-services/ Los Angelitos Early Childhood Service is an early intervention program that provides specialized services and supports to eligible children and their families from birth to 3 years of age, with identified developmental delays or who are at risk for delay. Los Angelitos is part of the Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program. *This program may have space available in the fall. Contact Los Angelitos for more information.

Play!

Parents often hear of the importance of playtime in preschool. Play is the foundation for all learning when it comes to young children. Play is how they begin to understand and process their world. Children’s play unlocks their creativity and imagination, and develops reading, thinking, and problem-solving skills, as well as further develops motor skills.

Social emotional development In their first few years of life, young children acquire social and emotional skills such as regulating emotions, sharing with others, and following instructions. These skills lay the foundation for developing literacy, numeracy, and other cognitive abilities that are critical for success in school and life.

Healthy social and emotional development is rooted in nurturing and responsive relationships with family members and other caregivers, including those who provide care in early learning settings. Early care and education professionals in child care and preschool classrooms are important partners in supporting social and emotional development, and ensuring that the youngest learners are ready for school and on the path to success.

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Federal Programs AFTERSCHOOL/SUMMER ENRICHMENT 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.

CARL PERKINS 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.

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.

STATE BILINGUAL PROGRAM

COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY STATE DEVELOPMENT A 5 year grant to improve literacy skills of preschool children and significantly increase the percentage of elementary, middle, and high school students to meet the Sate of New Mexico’s language and literacy standards, birth through grade 12.

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 submit ted to the NM PED. STRIVING READERS COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY

FAEA (FINE ARTS EDUCATION ACT)

A 3 year federal grant to develop vertical pathways and increase language and literacy achievement for children from birth-12th grade.

“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.” (2215D-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.

TITLE I – Part A: Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged 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.

GRADS – GRADUATION, REALITY AND DUAL-ROLE SKILLS

TITLE II – Part A: Preparing, Training and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals

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more highly qualified teachers and principals into schools. In alignment with Section 1119(a)(3) the Taos Municipal School Distri ct 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 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.

TITLE VI - Rural and Low-Income School Program 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.

TITLE VII - Indian, Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native Education The purpose of this program is to support the efforts of school districts in serving Native American students, so that they c an meet the same challenging state student academic achievement standards that all other students are expected to meet.

TITLE VIII – Impact Aid Regular & Sp. Ed. 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.

NM PED SDI Grant 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.

Community Schools Grant The Community Schools Implementation Grant was awarded to Enos Garcia Elementary and Vista Grande High School. The CS Grant provides funds for community school initiatives and will help them to operate and sustain the community school framework.

Annual Testing Requirements ASSESSMENTS

Kindergarten Observation Tool (KOT)

GIVEN TO

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.

WHY

DATES ADMINISTERED

Kindergarteners

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

• Fall 2020

Kindergarten through 2nd grade

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

• Fall 2020 • Winter 2020/2021 • Spring 2021

Kindergarten -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

Interim New Mexico Measures of Student Success & Achievement (NM-MSSA) (Short Cycle Assessment)

3rd through 8th grade

To inform teachers whether a student is grasping standards taught. Results are immediate. Parents get results at parent/ teacher conferences.

• Fall 2020 • Winter 2020/2021 • Spring 2021

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 get results at parent/ teacher conferences.

• Fall 2020 • Winter 2020/2021 • Spring 2021

K – 12th grade Bilingual Students

Spanish language proficiency. Given to insure students are getting necessary instruction to attain Spanish language proficiency. Results are immediate. Parents get results at parent/teacher conferences.

October-December 2020

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 2021

Winter 2021 JanuaryMarch

3rd.-11th. ELA/Math 5th., 8th., 11th.

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

To determine if students with disabilities are increasing their academic achievement and a graduation requirement for HS students on the DLM pathway.

Spring 2021: March - May

5th, 8th, & 11th grades Science

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

Spring 2021: March - May

3rd – 8th grades Math/ELA

To determine if students are increasing their academic achievement.

Spring 2021: March - May

9th – 11th grades Spanish language arts/literacy

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

Spring 2021: March - May

3rd – 8th grades Spanish language arts/literacy

To determine if students are increasing their academic achievement.

Spring 2021: March - May

12th grade

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

Fall September October 2020

9th grade

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

Spring 2021: April

10th grade

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

Spring 2021: April

11th grade

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

Spring 2021: March- April

Required by the State of New Mexico

iStation Required by the State of New Mexico

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

AVANT Required by the State of New Mexico

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 “EveryStudent Succeeds Act.”

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Required by the State of New Mexico under federal “Every Student Succeeds Act.”

NM Assessment of Science Readiness (NM-ASR) Required by the State of New Mexico

New Mexico Measures of Student Success & Achievement (NM-MSSA)

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Required by the State of NewMexico

Spanish Reading Standards Based Assessment (SBA) Required by the State of New Mexico under federal “Every Student Succeeds Act.”

Spanish Language Arts (NM-MSSA SLA) Required by the State of New Mexico under federal “Every Student Succeeds Act.”

Optional SAT School Day with Essay for Seniors Only Fall 2020 PSAT 8/9 Required by the State of New Mexico

PSAT 10 Required by the State of New Mexico

SAT School Day with Essay SPRING Required by the State of New Mexico

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BUS #3 Driver: James Morgas (575) 779-9641 • Taos High / Taos Middle School A.M.

Upper Las Colonias Road......................................................6:20 Santistevan Road/ Hwy 64.................................................6:25 Faustin Trailer Park/ Hwy 64..............................................6:26 Valerio Road/ Lower Las Colonias....................................6:30 Camino Coyote/Lower Las Colonias...............................6:32 Sugar Lane/ Lower Las Colonias........................................6:33 285 Lower Las Colonias..........................................................6:35 177 Blueberry Hill Road..........................................................6:36 25003 Highway 64 West.......................................................6:40 Fresquez Road, El Prado........................................................6:43 Cisneros Road, El Prado.........................................................6:44 Silva Tire........................................................................................6:45 Archuleta Lane...........................................................................6:46 Taos High School ......................................................................6:57 Taos Middle School..................................................................6:55

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Taos Middle School................................................2:45 Taos High School.....................................................2:55 Archuleta Lane.........................................................3:12 Silva Tire......................................................................3:13 Cisneros Road...........................................................3:14 Fresquez Road..........................................................3:15 Upper Las Colonias Rd.........................................3:20 Santistevan Rdd/ Hwy 64..................................3:25 Faustin Trailer Park/ Hwy 64.............................3:27 Valerio Road/ Lower Las Colonias..................3:30 Camino Coyote/ Lower Las Colonias............3:32 Sugar Lane/ Lower Las Colonias......................3:33 177 Blueberry Hill Road........................................3:35 285 Lower Las Colonias........................................3:37 25003 Highway 64 West....................................3:40

BUS #3 Driver: James Morgas (575) 779-9641 • Enos Garcia Elementary

A.M.

Valencia Road/ Hwy 522 7:15 Upper Las Colonias Road......................................................7:20 Santistevan Road/ Hwy 64.................................................7:25 Faustin Trailer Park/ Hwy 64..............................................7:26 56 Lower Las Colonias............................................................7:28 Valerio Road/ Lower Las Colonias....................................7:30 Camino Coyote/ Lower Las Colonias..............................7:32 Sugar Lane/ Lower Las Colonias........................................7:33 25 Straight Arrow Road..........................................................7:35 166 Straight Arrow Road.......................................................7:40 285 Lower Las Colonias..........................................................7:48 177 Blueberry Hill Road..........................................................7:50 25003 Highway 64 West.......................................................7:55 Fresquez Road, El Prado........................................................8:00 Enos Garcia Elementary School........................................8:07

P.M.

Enos Garcia Elementary School 3:45 Fresquez Road..........................................................3:50 Upper Las Colonias Road....................................4:00 25003 Highway 64 West....................................4:05 177 Blueberry Hill Road........................................4:10 285 Lower Las Colonias........................................4:12 25 Straight Arrow Road.......................................4:23 166 Straight Arrow Road.....................................4:30 Sugar Lane/ Lower Las Colonias......................4:34 Camino Coyote/ Lower Las Colonias............4:36 Valerio Road/ Lower Las Colonias..................4:38 56 Lower Las Colonias..........................................4:40 Upper Las Colonias Road....................................4:42 Santistevan Road/ Hwy 64...............................4:45 Faustin Trailer Park/ Hwy 64.............................4:50

BUS #4 Owner: D&R Transportation (575) 758-9754 • Taos High / Taos Middle School

A.M.

Cuchilla Road/ Joe Montoya Residence.......................6:25 Cuchilla Road/ Vista De Taos Trailer Park.....................6:25 Cuchilla Road/ Calle Miguel.................................................6:27 Cuchilla Road/ Calle De Corazon #84............................6:27 Cuchilla Road/ Sierra Drive..................................................6:28 Cuchilla Road/ Amorak Kennels........................................6:29 JCT of Cuchilla Road & Tom Holder Road....................6:29 Cuchilla Road/ Bob Romero Residence.........................6:31 Cuchilla Road/ Ricky Chaves Residence # 183...........6:32 Cuchilla Road/ Tucas Road..................................................6:32 Cuchilla Road/ Torres Turn Around..................................6:34 Cuchilla Road/ Los Vecinos Rd (James Romero Res)..6:34 Cuchilla Road/ Robert Cohn's Trailer Park....................6:35 Cuchilla Road/ Los Caballos Road....................................6:35 Cuchilla Road/ Los Vecinos Rd (Connie Trujillo Res.)...6:36 Cuchilla Road #309 (Abeyta Res.)....................................6:37 JCT of Cuchilla Road and Los Cordovas Road............6:38 Los Cordova's Road #148 (Leroy Martinez Res.).......6:38 Los Cordova's Road (Levi Mondragon Res.)................6:40 Los Cordovas Road/ Tucas Road (#83 Trujillo Res.).........6:41 Los Cordovas Road/ Billy Espinoza Residence...........6:43 Los Cordovas Plaza/ Sarita Road......................................6:43

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Taos Middle School................................................2:50 Taos High School.....................................................2:55 Family Practice.........................................................2:58 East Paseo Del Canon (Taos Youth Center)....3:06 Weimer Road/ La Luz Driver #301.................3:06 Weimer Road (Cerro Azul Apartments).......3:07 : Weimer Road (Holy Cross Hospital E.R.).....3:07 Maestas Road/ Weimer Road..........................3:07 Maestas Road/ Abby Lane................................3:08 JCT of Maestas Road/ Este Es Road.............3:08 Maestas Rd. (Chris Tafoya Res.).......................3:08 Maestas Road...........................................................3:09 Maestas Road/ Nickel Road..............................3:09 Maestas Road (Alberto Romo Res.)...............3:09 Maestas Road #112 (Gabriel Casias Res.)....3:10 JCT of Hwy 518/ Archuleta Road....................3:12 Camino Abajo Loma East/ Vista Del Valle.......3:12 Camino Abajo Loma East/ Camino de Jesus..3:12 JCT of Valerio Rd/ Camino Abajo Loma East..3:14 Valerio Road/ Gonzales Road #47..................3:14 Valerio Road/ Espinoza Road #14..................3:14 JCT of Valerio Rd/ Old Santa Fe Rd...............3:14

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Cuchilla Road/ Joe Montoya Residence......3:16 Cuchilla Road/ Vista De Taos Trailer Park...3:16 Cuchilla Road/ Calle Miguel...............................3:17 Cuchilla Road/ Calle De Corazon #84...........3:17 Cuchilla Road/ Sierra Drive................................3:18 Cuchilla Road/ Amorak Kennels......................3:19 JCT of Cuchilla Road/ Tom Holder Road.....3:19 Cuchilla Road/ Bob Romero Res.....................3:21 Cuchilla Road/ Ricky Chaves Res. #183........3:22 Cuchilla Road/ Tucas Rd......................................3:22 Cuchilla Rd./ Torres Turn Around.....................3:24 Cuchilla Road/ Los Vecinos Rd.........................3:24 Cuchilla Rd./ Robert Cohn's Trailer Park .....3:25 Cuchilla Rd./ Los Caballos Rd............................3:25 Cuchilla Rd./ Los Vecinos Road........................3:26 Cuchilla Rd. #309 ...................................................3:27 JCT of Cuchilla Road/ Los Cordovas Rd.......3:28 Los Cordovas Rd. #148 (Leroy Martinez Res.)....3:28 Los Cordovas Rd. (Levi Mondragon Res.)....3:30 Los Cordovas Rd./ Tucas Rd. ............................3:31 Los Cordovas Rd./ Billy Espinoza Residence.. 3:33 Los Cordovas Plaza/ Sarita Road....................3:33 Los Cordovas.............................................................3:34 Los Cordovas/ Vigil Residence..........................3:35 JCT Los Cordovas/ Hwy 240.............................3:35 Hwy 240/#165..........................................................3:37 Hwy 240/ Gutierrez/ Flores Residence........3:38 JCT of Hwy 240 /Tom Holder Rd....................3:38 Hwy 240/ Madrid Lane.......................................3:39 Hwy 240/ #90 (Frank Suazo Rd.)...................3:39 Hwy 240/ Josie Martinez Lane........................3:40 Hwy 240/ Calle Martinez/ Abeyta Lane.....3:42 JCT of Valerio Road/ Old Santa Fe Rd..........3:14

BUS #4 Owner: D&R Transportation (575) 758-9754 • Ranchos Elementary School

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1335 Gusdorf Road (Teen Court)........................................7:25 Estes Road (Taos Valley RV Park)......................................7:25 Estes Road/ Maria Elena Road #72.................................7:26 Estes Road/ Estes Place (David Chacon Res.).............7:27 Estes Road/ Calle Crystal......................................................7:28 Estes Road/ Amador Lane #311.........................................7:29 JCT of Espinoza Road & Tros Road..................................7:30 Espinoza Road (Ernie Lopez Res.).....................................7:30 Maestas Road/ Abby Lane..................................................7:31 JCT of Maestas Road & Weimer Road...........................7:31 Weimer Road (Taos Medical Group)...............................7:32 Weimer Road (Holy Cross Hospital E.R.).......................7:32 Weimer Road & Cerro Azul Apartments.......................7:33 Weimer Road & La Luz Drive..............................................7:33 Paseo Del Canon (Taos Youth and Family Center).....7:35 Paseo Del Canon East (Apartments across TMS).....7:38 JCT of Estes Road & Maestas Road.................................7:44 Maestas Road/ Nickle Road................................................7:44 Maestas Road # 150A (Romo Res.)..................................7:44 Maestas Road #114 (Casias Res.)......................................7:46 JCT of Maestas Rd & Morada Rd #107 ( Lucero Res.)......7:46 Maestas Road #90 (Luna Res.)..........................................7:48 JCT of Camino Caballo & Morada Road........................7:52 Caballo Road # 34....................................................................7:52 Espinoza Road # 320..............................................................7:55 Espinoza Road #307 (Sam Lucero Trailer Park)..........7:55 Espinoza Road/ Calle Vista..................................................7:56 Espinoza Road (Montoya Trailer Park)..........................7:57 Espinoza Road/ La Canada Lane......................................7:58 Espinoa Road (Frank's Trailer Park)..................................7:59 Ranchos Elementary School......................8:06 (Drop Off)

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Ranchos Elementary School.............................3:47 Espinoza Road (Montoya Trailer Park).........3:50 Espinoza Road (Frank's Trailer Park)..............3:52 Espinoza Road/ La Canada Lane.....................3:52 Espinoza Road/ Calle Vista................................3:52 Espinoza Rd #307 (Sam Lucero Trailer Prk).....3:52 Espinoza Road #320..............................................3:52 Caballo Road # 34..................................................3:54 JCT of Camino Caballo/ Morada Road........3:56 Maestas Road #90................................................3:55 JCT of Maestas Road/ Este Es Road.............3:57 Maests Road #114 .................................................3:57 Maestas Road # 150A...........................................3:58 Maestas Road/ Nickle Road..............................3:58 Maestas Rd/ Abby Lane......................................4:09 JCT of Maestas Road/ Weimer Road...........4:09 Weimer Road (Taos Medical Group).............4:10 Weimer Road (Holy Cross Hospital E.R.).....4:10 Weimer Road/ Cerro Azul Apartments........4:10 Weimer Road/ La Luz Drive...............................4:12 Espinoza Road (Ernie Lopez Res.)...................4:14 Estes Road/ Amador Lane #311.......................4:15 JCT of Espinoza Road/ Tros Road...................4:15 Paseo Del Canon (Taos Youth and Family).....4:15 Paseo Del Canon East (Apts. across TMS)....4:17 Estes Road/ Calle Crytal......................................4:18 Estes Road/ Estes Place.......................................4:18 JCT of Estes Road/Maestas Road..................4:19 Estes Road/ Maria Elena Road.........................4:19 Estes Road (Taos Valley RV Park)....................4:20 1335 Gusdorf Road (Teen Court)......................4:20

BUS #5 Driver: Roberta Romero (575) 758-9754 • Taos High / Taos Middle School

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Hwy 68 (Comcast)...................................................................6:30 Hwy 68 (Del Norte Liquors)................................................6:30

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Taos High School.....................................................2:55 Taos Middle School................................................2:58

The information in this publication is accurate as of the date of publishing and is provided in good faith by Taos Municipal Schools; Information is subject to change without advance notice.

Please contact the contractor/driver directly with any questions about stops or times. Students will attend school according to the online blended model and transportation will be available on their assigned days.

Los Cordovas...............................................................................6:44 Los Cordovas/ Vigil Residence............................................6:45 JCT Los Cordovas & Hwy 240.............................................6:45 Hwy 240/ #165..........................................................................6:47 Hwy 240/ Gutierrez & Flores Residence.......................6:48 JCT of Hwy 240 & Tom Holder Road..............................6:48 Hwy 240/ Madrid Lane.........................................................6:49 Hwy 240/ #90 (Frank Suazo Res.)...................................6:49 Hwy 240/ Josie Martinez Lane..........................................6:50 Hwy 240/ Calle Martinez & Abeyta Lane....................6:52 JCT of Valerio Road & Old Santa Fe Road....................6:53 Valerio Road/ Espinoza Road #14....................................6:53 Valerio Road/ Gonzales Road #47....................................6:54 JCT of Valerio Road & Camino Abajo Loma East......6:55 Camino Abajo Loma East/ Camino De Jesus #130....6:57 Camino Abajo Loma East/ Vista Del Valle...................6:57 JCT of Hwy 518 & Archuleta Road....................................6:58 Maestas Road #112 (Gabriel Casias Res.)......................7:03 Maestas Road (Alberto Romo Res.)................................7:03 Maestas Road/ Nickel Road..............................................7:04 Maestas Road............................................................................7:05 Maestas Road (Chris Tafoya Res.)....................................7:06 JCT of Maestas Road & Este Es Road.............................7:06 Maestas Road/ Abby Lane..................................................7:07 Maestas Road/ Weimer Road............................................7:07 Weimer Road (Holy Cross Hospital E.R.).......................7:08 Weimer Road (Cerro Azul Apartments).........................7:10 Weimer Road/ La Luz Drive #301.....................................7:10 East Paseo Del Canon (Taos Youth and Family Center).7:12 Vista Grande High School.....................................................7:15 Taos Middle School..................................................................7:15 Taos High School.......................................................................7:18 Cervantes Road (County Housing)..................................7:19 Family Practice...........................................................................7:20

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Bus Routes

Masks required at all times while on the school bus.

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Hwy 240 (MG Mechanical).................................................7:23 Ranchos Elementary School.............................3:40 Hwy 240 (Collins Gallery).....................................................7:25 Hwy 68/ St. Francis Plaza (Old Post Office)........3:45 Hwy 240 (Derrick Apodaca Res.)......................................7:26 West Romero Road (Jimmy Torres Res.).............3:47 Hwy 240/ Culebra Lane........................................................7:26 West Romero Road (Aurora Martinez Res.)........3:48 JCT of Hwy 240 & Blue Berry Hill (Turn Around)......7:27 West Romero Road (Buddy Graves Trl. Prk.)......3:49 Hwy 240 (Madrid Res.)..........................................................7:30 West Romero Road (Dennis Ortega's Trl. Prk......3:49 Hwy 240 #90 (Frank Suazo Res.).....................................7:30 West Romero/ Abeyta Lane..............................3:49 Hwy 240 #73..............................................................................7:31 West Romero / Coyote Circle/ Anaisley Rd.........3:50 Hwy 240/ Josie Martinez Lane..........................................7:31 West Romero/ Coyote Circle (Adelmo Medina)..3:50 Hwy 240 (Mark Flores Res.)................................................7:33 West Romero/ Coyote Circle/ Amber Ln.............3:51 Hwy 240/ Calle Martinez.....................................................7:35 West Romero/ Coyote Circle/ Grant Ln.......3:51 Hwy 68/ St. Francis Plaza (Old Post Office)................7:37 West Romero/ Coyote Circle (Wilfred Lucero)....3:52 West Romero/ Coyote Circle/ Sophia Lane.................7:40 West Romero/ Coyote Circle/ Cactus Flower.....3:52 West Romero/ Coyote Cir/ Dragon Ln & Calle Trujillo........7:40 West Romero/ Coyote Circle/ Dragon Lane.......3:53 West Romero/ Coyote Circle/ Cactus Flower Rd......7:41 West Romero/ Coyote Circle/ Sophia Ln....3:53 West Romero/ Coyote Circle (Wilfred Lucero Res.).. 7:41 Hwy 240/ Calle Martinez....................................3:57 West Romero/ Coyote Circle/ Grant Lane....................7:42 Hwy 240 (Mark Flores)........................................3:59 West Romero Road/ Coyote Circle/ Amber Lane.....7:42 Hwy 240/ Josie Martinez Lane........................4:03 West Romero Rd/ Coyote Circle (Adelmo Medina Rd).....7:43 Hwy 240 #73.............................................................4:03 West Romero Road/ Coyote Circle/ Anaisley Rd......7:43 Hwy 240 #90 (Frank Suazo).............................4:04 West Romero Road/ Abeyta Lane...................................7:44 Hwy 240 (Madrid)..................................................4:05 West Romero Road (Dennis Ortega's Trailer Pk).......7:44 Hwy 240 (MG Mechanical)................................4:08 West Romero Road (Buddy Graves Trailer Park)......7:45 Hwy 240 (Collins Gallery)....................................4:10 West Romero Road (Aurora Martinez Res).................7:46 Hwy 240 (Derrick Apodaca)..............................4:12 West Romero Road (Jimmy Torres Res)........................7:49 Hwy 240/ Culebra Lane.......................................4:12 Ranchos Elementary School...............................................8:00 JCT of Hwy 240/ Blueberry Hill.......................4:15

BUS #6 Driver: Micah Davidson (317) 627-0551 • Taos High / Taos Middle School

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West Romero Road/ Trujillo Road (Log Cabins)........6:44 West Romero Road/Coyote Circle North.....................6:45 West Romero/ Coyote Circle South.................................6:45 West Romero Road/ Grants Lane....................................6:41 West Romero Road/ San Isidro/ Amber Lane............6:46 West Romero Road #101 (Adelmo Medina Lane)....6:47 West Romero SR 570/ Irish Road......................................6:49

West Romero/ Coyote Circle South...............3:04 West Romero/ San Isidro/ Amber..................3:06 West Romero Road #101.....................................3:08 West Romero ST 570/ Irish Road.....................3:10 West Romero Road (Llano Church)...............3:15 Salazar Road/ Bertha Street..............................3:30 Camino Del Medio/ Bertha Street.................3:31

BUS #6 Driver: Micah Davidson (317) 627-0551 • Enos Garcia Elementary School

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#30 Cuchilla Road (Maes Turn Around)........................7:00 Cuchilla Road/ Camino De Los Caballos.......................7:41 Cuchilla Road/ Los Cordovas..............................................7:43 Los Cordovas Road/Tusas Road........................................7:45 Camino Del Medio/ Camino Abajo de la Loma........7:47 Camino Del Medio/Dolores Road....................................7:49 Camino Del Medio/ Trujillo..................................................7:51 Camino Del Medio/Aguirre Lane......................................7:52 Salazar Road/ Bertha Street (CAV)...................................7:55 Hwy 68/ Taos Lodge/ Enchanted Florist......................7:59 Sipapu Road/ Acoma Road..................................................8:01 Tewa Road/ Acoma Road (Trailer Park).........................8:05 Enos Garcia Elementary School........................................8:15

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Enos Garcia Elementary .....................................3:30 Tewa Road/ Acoma Road (Trailer Park).......3:35 Sipapu Road/ Acoma Road................................3:37 Hwy 68/ Taos Lodge/ Enchanted Florist....3:40 Salazar Road/ Bertha Street (CAV).................3:42 Camino Del Medio/ Aguirre Lane...................3:44 Camino Del Medio/ Trujillo................................3:45 Camino Del Medio/ Dolores Road.................3:47 Camino Del Medio/ Camino Abajo de la Loma...3:50 Los Cordovas Road/ Tusas Road.....................3:55 Cuchilla Road/ Los Cordovas ...........................3:57 Cuchilla Road/ Camino De Los Caballos......3:59 #30 Cuchilla Road (Maes Turn Around)......4:00

BUS #7 Driver: Annette Vigil (575) 613-2926 • Taos School / Taos Middle School

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Spider Rock Road......................................................................6:30 Well House .................................................................................6:35 Veterans Highway....................................................................6:40 Taos High School.......................................................................6:55 Taos Middle School..................................................................6:58

BUS #7 Driver: Annette Vigil (575) 613-2926 • Ranchos Elementary/Taos Charter

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21 Irish Road/Hwy 570............................................................7:05 Hwy 68 South (Taos Egg Farm).........................................7:08 Hwy 68 South (S & R Septic)..............................................7:12 East Llano Quemado Sur/Romero Road East............7:15 Llano Quemado Sur/ Miranda Lane...............................7:17 Llano Quemado Sur 65 B (Chavez Res.)........................7:18 Llano Quemado Sur #78 (Valerio Res.)..........................7:18 Llano Quemado Sur/Vista Del Valle................................7:20 George Torres Road (Turn Around)..................................7:23 Llano Quemado/Eleverio Road.........................................7:24 Llano Quemado/Quirina Road...........................................7:25 Llano Quemado/Mule Deer Road....................................7:26 #12 Valerio Road........................................................................7:30 #50 Valerio Road......................................................................7:30 #78 Valerio Road.......................................................................7:30 Hwy 518 #7150 Ortiz Road..................................................7:32 Hwy 518 (Bernadines Trailer Court).................................7:34 Hwy 68 Dollar General/Dona Ana Driver....................7:36 Bendix Road / King Drive.....................................................7:38 Sagebrush Road/ #402 Camino de Los Inocencios.......7:40 Camino Del Medio/Dolores Road....................................7:42 Camino Abajo De La Lloma W. #75, #83, #06, #09.....7:45 Camino Abajo De La Lloma W./ Artista Road............7:46 Camino Abajo De La Loma #75, #83/Suazo Road...7:47 Ranchos Elementary School...............................................7:55

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Taos High School.....................................................2:50 Taos Middle School................................................2:55 SR 68 Southside Spa/ Sagebrush Inn...........2:57 Hwy 68/ Chanclas Road.....................................2:57 Hwy 68/ Fresquez Road......................................2:58 West Romero Rd/ Trujillo Rd. (Log Cabins).....3:00 West Romero Rd/ Coyote Circle North........3:02 SPONSORED CONTENT PROVIDED BY TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

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Taos Charter School...............................................2:50 Taos Youth and Family Center..........................2:55 Manzanares Street (Enos Garcia Paking Lot)....3:05 Ranchos Elementary School.............................3:30 Hwy 518/Bernadines Trailer Court.................3:38 Loretto Place #6 Camino Abajo La Loma W......3:40 Artista Road Caomino Abajo La Loma W..........3:42 71B Camino Abajo La Loma West...................3:44 #83 Camino Abajo La Loma West.................3:46 Dolores Road/ Camino Medino.......................3:48 402 Chamisa Road.................................................3:50 Bendix Drive/Salazar............................................3:52 Sagebrush Road......................................................3:55 Chanclas Rd./ Hwy 68..........................................3:57 Hwy 518/ Ortiz Rd..................................................3:58 Camino Abajo La Loma E./Vista Del Valle..4:00 #73 Valerio Road.....................................................4:05 # 57 Valerio Road....................................................4:07 #21 San Francisco Street/ Valerio Rd.............4:09 Mule Deer Road/ Llano Quemado.................4:13 Quirino Road/Llano Quemado........................4:15 Elvirio Road/Llano Quemado...........................4:17 #24 Vista Del Valle/ Llano Quemado...........4:19 #2 George Torres Road/Llano Quemado....4:21 Silviano Road/Camino Del Llano Sur............4:24 Miranda Road/Llano Quemado Sur..............4:25 Chavez Res./Llano Quemado Sur...................4:26 #54 Llano Quemado Sur.....................................4:27 Irish Road/Golf Course.........................................4:28 Taos Egg Farm...........................................................4:30 S&R Septic Hwy 68...............................................4:34 Valerio Plaza Hwy 68...........................................4:37 Days Inn Hwy 68....................................................4:40

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The information in this publication is accurate as of the date of publishing and is provided in good faith by Taos Municipal Schools; Information is subject to change without advance notice.

BUS #5 Driver: Roberta Romero (575) 758-9754 • Ranchos Elementary School

West Romero Road/ Llano Church..................................6:50 SR 68 Southside Spa/ Sagebrush Inn.............................6:51 Chamisa Road/ Devargas.....................................................6:53 Salazar Road/ Bertha Street................................................6:55 Camino Del Medio/ Bertha Street...................................6:57 Salazar Road/ La Posta Street............................................6:59 Salazar Road/ Sipapu..............................................................7:01 Siler Road/ Linda Vista...........................................................7:05 Taos High School.......................................................................7:18 Taos Middle School..................................................................7:21 Vista Grande High School.....................................................7:22

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Hwy 68/ Chanclas Road.......................................................6:30 Camino Merced (Vigil's Trailer Park)..............3:05 Hwy 68/ Gutierrez Road......................................................6:32 Camino Merced/ Flores Road...........................3:05 Hwy 68 (Car Wash).................................................................6:36 Camino Del Medio/ Calle Palemon Rd........3:08 Llano Quemado Sur/ Old Santa Fe Road.....................6:38 Camino Del Medio (Bonifacio Martinez Rd.).....3:09 Llano Quemado Sur/ Buena Vista Rd (Picuris Trailer Park)...6:39 JCT of Camino Del Medio/ Chamisa Rd......3:10 Llano Quemado Sur (Tina Fernandez Trailer Park).....................6:39 Camino Del Medio/ Dolores Rd.......................3:11 Llano Quemado Sur/ Miranda Road #71......................6:41 Camino Abajo Loma (Vickie Jaramillo Res.)........3:11 JCT of Leyba Road & Vista Del Valle...............................6:42 Camino Abajo Loma West (Orlando Cortez).....3:12 Torres Rd Turn Around (Clorina Mondragon Res.)....6:43 Camino Abajo Loma West (Manuel Aguilar).....3:12 JCT of Vista del Valle & Torres Road................................6:43 Camino Abajo Loma West (Louie Tafoya)..3:13 Llano Quemado (Frances Trujillo Res.)...........................6:44 Camino Abajo Loma West/ Quinto Road...3:14 Vista del Valle (George Romero Res.)..............................6:45 Hwy 68 (Vargas Tile).............................................3:17 Hwy 382/ Hot Springs Road (Marvin Romero Res.)....6:46 JCT of Hot Springs Rd/ Old Santa Fe Rd.....3:20 Hot Springs Road (Pancho Valerio Res.)........................6:47 Hot Springs Road (Llano Quemado Church).....3:21 Hot Springs Road/ Quino Road.........................................6:48 Hot Springs Road/ Isabel Road........................3:21 Hot Springs Road/ Mule Deer Road...............................6:48 Hot Springs Road/ Mule Deer Road.............3:21 Hot Springs Road/ Isabel Road.........................................6:42 Hot Springs Road/ Quinto Road.....................3:22 Hot Springs Road (Llano Quemado Church)..............6:42 Hot Springs Road (Pancho Valerio Res.)......3:23 JCT of Hot Springs Road & Old Santa Fe Road.........6:43 Hwy 382 /Hot Springs Road.............................3:24 Hwy 68 (Vargas Tile)...............................................................6:46 Vista Del Valle (George Romero Res.)...........3:25 Camino Abajo Loma West/ Quinto Road.....................6:49 Llano Quemado (Frances Trujillo Res.).........3:26 Camino Abajo Loma West (Louie Tafoya Res.)..........6:50 JCT of Vista del Valle & Torres Road.............3:27 Camino Abajo Loma West (Manuel Aguilar Res.).....6:50 Torres Road Turn Around....................................3:27 Camino Abajo Loma West (Orlando Cortez Res.).....6:51 JCT of Leyba Road/ Vista Del Valle................3:28 Camino Abajo Loma (Vickie Jaramillo Res.).................6:51 Llano Quemado Sur/ Miranda Road #71....3:29 Camino Del Medio/ Dolores Road...................................6:52 Llano Quemado Sur (Tina Fernandez).........3:30 JCT of Camino Del Medio/ Chamisa Road...................6:53 Llano Quemado Sur/ Buena Vista (Picuris)....3:31 Camino Del Medio/ (Bonifacio Martinez Res.) .........6:54 Llano Quemado Sur/ Old Santa Fe Rd.........3:32 Camino Del Medio/ Calle Palemon Road.....................6:53 Hwy 68 (Car Wash)................................................3:34 Camino Merced/ Flores Road.............................................6:54 Camino Merced (Vigil's Trailer Park)................................6:55 Taos High School.......................................................................7:02 Taos Middle School..................................................................7:09 Vista Grande High School.....................................................7:17

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BUS #14 Owner: Faustin Gonzales Jr. (575) 770-8264 Taos High School / Taos Middle School / Taos Charter School

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West Rim Road (Montoya)..................................................6:28 West Rim Road (Garcia)........................................................6:31 #168 West Rim Road..............................................................6:33 #156 West Rim Road...............................................................6:34 West Rim Road (Ishams).......................................................6:35 #321 West Rim Road/Valdez...............................................6:38 Valdez/ Gallina Canyon..........................................................6:39 Valdez/ Calle Cordova............................................................6:40 Valdez (Broadbent)..................................................................6:41 Valdez (Juan Antonio Valdez).............................................6:43 State Road 150/ Valencia......................................................6:47 Rim Road East............................................................................6:48 #50 Rim Road East..................................................................6:49 #100 Rim Road East................................................................6:51 Hondo/ Seco Road East........................................................6:52 #489 Hondo/ Seco Raos East............................................6:54 Hondo/ Seco East (Los Marcus..........................................6:55 #468 Hondo/ Seco Road East (Martinez)....................6:56 #494 Hondo/ Seco Road East (Cordova)......................6:57 #549 Hondo/ Seco East (Summer)..................................7:00 Arroyo Seco Plaza (Abe's Grocery)....................................7:01 #32 El Salto Road......................................................................7:03 El Salto Road (Geronimo Lane)..........................................7:05 El Salto Road (Calle Cabelleros).........................................7:06 El Salto Road (Luis Torres Turn Around)........................7:07 Lymon State Road 150...........................................................7:10 Randall Lumber/ K-TAO.........................................................7:15 Taos High School.......................................................................7:20 Taos Middle School .................................................................7:25

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Taos Charter School...............................................2:45 Taos Youth and Family Center..........................2:48 Taos Middle School................................................2:50 Taos High School.....................................................2:55 Randall Lumber K-TAO.........................................3:05 Lymon/ Las Animas...............................................3:10 Lymon Road State Rd. 150.................................3:15 Hondo Seco Road...................................................3:17 State Road 150/ Crossroads...............................3:19 West Rim Road (Ishams).....................................3:20 West Rim Road.......................................................3:22 West Rim Road (Garcia)......................................3:25 #321 West Rim Road/ Valdez...........................3:30 Valdez/Gallina Canyon.........................................3:32 Valdez/Calle Cordova............................................3:33 Valdez (Broadbent)................................................3:34 State Road 150/ Valencia Lane.........................3:35 Rim Road East..........................................................3:37 #50 Rim Road East................................................3:38 #32 El Salto Road....................................................3:40 El Salto Road (Geronimo Lane)........................3:42 El Salto Road/Calle Caballeros..........................3:43 El Salto Road (Luis Torres Turn Around)......3:45

BUS #14 Owner: Faustin Gonzales Jr. (575) 770-826

Arroyos Del Norte Elementary / Taos Charter School

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Rio Lucero Road (Faust Lane).............................................7:05 Arroyos Del Norte Elementary .......................3:50 Taos Library (ADNE/ Shuttle)..............................................7:10 # 304 Lower Rim Road........................................3:52 K-TAO (ADNE/ Shuttle)..........................................................7:20 #627 Hwy 150...........................................................3:53 #43 Hwy 150...............................................................................7:22 #54 Upper Rim Road............................................3:54 Hwy 150 (Abe's Cantina).......................................................7:30 Gallina Road..............................................................3:55 #15 E.J. Pacheco Road (El Salto).........................................7:33 #494 Hondo/ Seco Road....................................3:58 #584 Hondo/ Seco Road......................................................7:37 #559 Hondo/ Seco Road.....................................4:00 #559 Hondo/ Seco Road.......................................................7:38 #584 Hondo/ Seco Road....................................4:02 #494 Hondo/ Seco Road......................................................7:40 #43 Hwy 150.............................................................4:03 Canada Road..............................................................................7:45 Hwy 150 (Abe's Cantina).....................................4:05 #304 Lower Rim Road...........................................................7:50 #15 E.J. Pacheco Road (El Salto).......................4:10 Gallina Road................................................................................7:57 K-TAO ...........................................................................4:20 #627 Hwy 150.............................................................................8:05 Taos Library................................................................4:30 # 54 Upper Rim Road.............................................................8:07 Rio Lucero Road (Faust Lane)...........................4:35 Arroyos Del Norte Elementary..........................................8:07

BUS #16 Driver: Saundra Whitney (575) 770-0833 Taos High School / Taos Middle School / Vista Grande

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Exit Realty .................................................................................6:35 Hwy 518/ Sanders Lane (Ranchos Elementary)........6:37

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Vista Grande High School...................................2:35 Taos High School.....................................................2:50 SPONSORED CONTENT PROVIDED BY TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

Taos Middle School................................................2:55 Gusdorf/ Roy Road................................................3:04 #1335 Gusdorf Road..............................................3:06 Morgan Road............................................................3:08 Estes Road..................................................................3:08 Estes Road/ Amador Lane..................................3:09 Espinoza Road/ Tafoya Road............................3:11 Espinoza Trailer Park.............................................3:14 Espinoza Road..........................................................3:14 Hwy 518 Sanders Lane (RES).............................3:16 Hwy 518/ Ortiz Lane..............................................3:17 Hwy 518/ Rio Chiquito (Turn Around)..........3:22 Hwy 518 #7060........................................................3:23 Hwy 518/ Torrez Road..........................................3:24 # 24 Archuleta Road.............................................3:25 #54 Archuleta Road...............................................3:26 #96 Maestas Road................................................3:28 #90 Morada Road..................................................3:28 Morada/ Adame Lane..........................................3:29 Morada Road............................................................3:30 Morada /Balsamo..................................................3:31

BUS #16 Driver: Saundra Whitney (575) 770-0833 • Bus #16 Ranchos Elementary School

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Cuchilla Road/ Calle Miguel.................................................7:37 Cuchilla Road/ Dierra Drive (Trujillo Res.).....................7:25 Cuchilla Road/ Amorak Road..............................................7:30 Cuchilla Road/ Tusas Road...................................................7:35 Cuchilla Road/ Maes Turn Around...................................7:38 Hwy 518/Rio Chiquito Road................................................7:54 Hwy 518 #7065..........................................................................7:54 Archuleta Road #16.................................................................7:56 La Morada Road #84A..........................................................8:01 La Morada Road/ El Tros Road..........................................8:02 Ranchos Elementary School...............................................8:07

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Ranchos Elementary School.............................3:35 La Morada/ El Tros Road.....................................3:38 La Morada Road # 84 A......................................3:39 Archuleta Road #16...............................................3:43 Hwy 518 #7065........................................................3:47 Hwy 518 #7065........................................................3:48 Cuchilla Road/ Maes Turn Around.................4:00 Cuchilla Road/ Amorak Road............................4:05 Cuchilla Road/ Calle Miguel...............................4:06 Cuchilla Road/ Dierra Drive (Trujillo).............4:07 Cuchilla Road/ Tusas Road.................................4:10

BUS #18 Driver: Gary Morgas (575) 999-1988 • Bus #18 Taos High School / Taos Middle School

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Upper Ranchitos/ 522 Conrad Lane................................6:50 Upper Ranchitos/ Cortez Lane...........................................6:51 Upper Ranchitos/ #518 Calle De Isaac...........................6:55 Lower Ranchitos /Lavadie Road Hwy240...................7:00 Lower Ranchitos/ #512 Francisco Vigil Ln Hwy 240......7:02 Lower Ranchitos/ #611 Duran Lane.................................7:03 Lower Ranchitos/ Callejon Hwy240................................7:04 734 Rafael Road.........................................................................7:06 Ranchitos/ Hwy 240 (Serna/Marmol Res)...................7:06 Blueberry Hill (Hwy 240 Turn Around)..........................7:08 Lower Ranchitos #733 (Pablo Trujillo Res.) .................7:10 Lower Ranchitos #622 (Francisco Cortez Res.)..........7:14 Ranchitos/ Taos County Housing.....................................7:15 Lower Ranchitos/ #525 Santistevan Lane...................7:16 La Loma Church.........................................................................7:17 Taos High School.......................................................................7:18 Taos Middle School..................................................................7:23

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Taos Middle School................................................2:40 Taos High School ....................................................2:55 Ranchitos/ Taos County Housing...................3:05 La Loma Church.......................................................3:06 Lower Ranchitos/ #525 Santistevan Lane..3:06 Upper Ranchitos/ 522 Conrad Lane...............3:16 Upper Ranchitos/ Cortez Lane.........................3:17 Upper Ranchitos/ #518 Calle De Isaac.........3:18 Lower Ranchitos/ Lavadie Road Hwy 240....3:19 Lower Ranchitos/ #512 Francisco Vigil Ln...3:20 Lower Ranchitos/ Duran Lane.........................3:25 Lower Ranchitos/ Callejon.................................3:27 734 Rafael Road.......................................................3:29 Ranchitos/ Hwy 240 ............................................3:29 Blueberry Hill/ Hwy 240 (Turn Around)......3:30 Lower Ranchitos #733..........................................3:40 Lower Ranchitos #622.........................................3:45

BUS #18 Driver: Gary Morgas (575) 999-1988 • Enos Garcia Elementary

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Camino Merced/ Reed St (Vigil's Trailer Park)............7:40 Cervantes Road (Housing)...................................................7:40 La Posta/ Zuni............................................................................7:49 JCT of La Posta/Zuni...............................................................7:50 La Posta/ La Posta Place.......................................................7:53 Ranchitos/ Don Roberto.......................................................7:56 Ranchitos/ Duran Lane..........................................................7:56 Ranchitos/ Adrian Road (Martinez Hacienda)...........7:57 Ranchitos/ Callejon Road.....................................................7:58 JCT of Ranchitos & Blue Berry Hill (Turn Around)....8:03 JCT of Camino Del Medio & Herdner.............................8:05 Herdner (Trujillo Res.)..............................................................8:06 Herdner (Vigil Res.)...................................................................8:07 Salazar Road/ Sipapu..............................................................8:10 Salazar Road/ Murray............................................................8:11

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Enos Garcia Pick Up...............................................3:30 La Lomita Trailer Park...........................................3:38 Rio Lucero Trailer Park..........................................3:44 Faustine Trailer Park..............................................3:45 Taos Pueblo Spider Rock Road........................3:55 Taos Pueblo Well House......................................4:00 Taos Pueblo Veteran's Hwy...............................4:05 Salazar/ Sipapu........................................................4:08 Herdner/ Cornello...................................................4:10 324 Herdner...............................................................4:12 Herdner/ Camino Del Medio............................4:14 Callejon/ Boyer.........................................................4:15 Callejon/ State Rd. 240.........................................4:17 State Rd. 240/ Nedeo...........................................4:19 La Posta #431............................................................4:23

The information in this publication is accurate as of the date of publishing and is provided in good faith by Taos Municipal Schools; Information is subject to change without advance notice.

Bus Routes

Masks required at all times while on the school bus.

Hwy 518/ Ortiz Lane...............................................................6:38 Hwy 518/Rio Chiquito (Turn Around).............................6:38 Hwy 518 #7060.........................................................................6:43 Hwy 518/Torrez Road.............................................................6:44 #24 Archuleta Road.................................................................6:45 #54 Archuleta Road.................................................................6:46 #96 Maestas Road...................................................................6:47 #90 Morada Road....................................................................6:49 Morada/ Adame Lane............................................................6:51 Morada/ Balsamo Lane.........................................................6:52 #23 Morada Road....................................................................6:53 #5 Morada Road.......................................................................6:54 Espinoza Road............................................................................6:58 Espinoza Trailer Park...............................................................6:59 Espinoza Road/ Tafoya Road..............................................7:01 Estes Road .................................................................................7:02 Estes Road/ Amador Lane...................................................7:03 Morgan Road..............................................................................7:04 Taos Middle School..................................................................7:07 Taos High School.......................................................................7:11 Vista Grande High School (p.m. shuttle).......................7:15

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Taos High School/ Cervantes............................4:30 Camino de la Merced (Taos Net)....................4:35

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Blueberry Hill Road..................................................................6:35 Upper Las Colonias Road......................................................6:36 Upper Straight Arrow Road (Toda Vista North)........6:38 Quill Road .................................................................................6:39 #7677 Straight Arrow Road..................................................6:40 #10 Straight Arrow Road......................................................6:42 #106 Straight Arrow Road...................................................6:43 #116B Straight Arrow Road..................................................6:44 432-16A Straight Arrow Road..............................................6:45 #154 Straight Arrow Road....................................................6:46 #156 Straight Arrow Road....................................................6:47 #160 Straight Arrow Road...................................................6:48 #162 Straight Arrow Road (Turn Around).....................6:50 Rio Lucero Road........................................................................7:00 Camino La Jara..........................................................................7:03 Faust Lane....................................................................................7:04 Camino De La Placita (Fire House)...................................7:09 Ranchero Boot...........................................................................7:12 Taos High School ......................................................................7:15 Taos Middle School..................................................................7:20

P.M.

Taos Middle School................................................2:45 Taos High School.....................................................2:50 Ranchero Boot.........................................................2:51 Camino de la Placita (Fire House)...................3:06 Faust Lane..................................................................3:12 Camino La Jara.........................................................3:15 Rio Lucero Road.......................................................3:16 Blueberry Hill Road................................................3:25 Upper Las Colonias Road....................................3:26 Quill Road...................................................................3:28 Straight Arrow Road.............................................3:29-3:39

BUS #25 Owner: Felipe Cordova (575)776-8463 • Taos High School/Taos Middle School

BUS #20 Owner: Faustin Gonzales Jr. (575)770-8264

Enos Garcia Elementary/ Anansi Charter School

A.M.

P.M.

Vigil's Trailer Park......................................................................7:30 Anansi Charter School..........................................3:45 Taos Pueblo Spider Rock Road...........................................7:40 K-TAO............................................................................3:55 Taos Pueblo Well House........................................................7:45 Taos Library ..............................................................4:00 Veterans Highway....................................................................7:50 Atiliano Road...............................................................................7:55 Old Grocery Road (Turn Around)......................................8:00 220 Rio Lucero Road................................................................8:05 Upper Ranchitos Housing....................................................8:10 La Lomita Trailer Park.............................................................8:15 Enos Garcia Elementary........................................................8:20

BUS #24 Owner: Fausts Transportation (575)770-8883 • Taos High / Taos Middle School

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Valle Escondido..........................................................................6:55 Camino Alto.................................................................................7:03 US 64 & Calle Vision................................................................7:10 US 64 & 25950............................................................................7:12 US 64 & Sierra Village Lodge...............................................7:13 US 64 & 25920............................................................................7:14 635 Witt Road............................................................................7:16 Fernandez & Cruz Alta...........................................................7:17 1138 Witt Road...........................................................................7:18 Witt Road/ Romolo.................................................................7:20 Witt Road/ Octaviano...........................................................7:22 Witt Road/ Chapel Lane.......................................................7:23 Kit Carson Road/ Evergreen Lane....................................7:25 Kit Carson Road/ Mariposa Street...................................7:27 Kit Carson Road/ Montoya Street...................................7:29 315 Montoya Street..................................................................7:30 Los Pandos/ Burch...................................................................7:31 Taos High School.......................................................................7:32 Gusdorf/ Cruz Alta...................................................................7:34 Gusdorf/ Camino Santiago..................................................7:35 Taos Middle School..................................................................7:37

P.M.

Taos Charter School...............................................2:30 Taos Middle School................................................2:45 Taos High School ....................................................2:50 Mariposa Apartments..........................................2:55 1138 Witt Road.........................................................3:00 Witt Road/ Romolo...............................................3:01 Witt Road/ Octaviano..........................................3:02 Witt Road/ Chapel Lane......................................3:03 Kit Carson Road/ Evergreen .............................3:04 Kit Carson Road/ Mariposa Street.................3:05 315 Montoya Street...............................................3:09 Kit Carson Road/ Montoya Street..................3:10 Spider Rock Road (Taos Pueblo)......................3:15 Well House (Taos Puenlo.....................................3:20 Veteran's Hwy Taos Pueblo...............................3:25 Taos Pueblo Veteran's Hwy/ Tiwa Kitchen.....3:30 Taos Pueblo Governer's Office.........................3:35 Siler Road/ Linda Vista.........................................3:40

BUS #24 Owner: Fausts Transportation (575)770-8883

Enos Garcia Elementary/ Anansi Charter School A.M. P.M.

Gusdorf/ Adobe Road............................................................7:39 Gusdorf/ Holly Circle...............................................................7:40 Gusdorf Housing.......................................................................7:42

Gusdorf Housing.....................................................3:52 Gusdorf/ Holly Circle.............................................3:54 Gusdorf/ Adobe Road..........................................3:55 228 Santiago..............................................................3:56 Adobe/ Santiago.....................................................3:57 911 La Serna................................................................3:58 La Serna/ Del Monte.............................................3:59 922 La Serna..............................................................3:59 Dolan Street..............................................................4:04 Mariposa/ Kit Carson............................................4:06 723 Kit Carson Road...............................................4:08 Witt/ Chapel..............................................................4:09 Witt/ Octaviano......................................................4:10 Witt/ Romolo............................................................4:10 1134 Witt Road.........................................................4:11 Witt Road/ Fernandez..........................................4:11 Taos Youth and Family Center..........................4:14 US 64 / 25920...........................................................4:24 US 64/ Sierra Village Lodge...............................4:25 US 64 / Calle Vision...............................................4:26 Camino Alto..............................................................4:40 Valle Escondido........................................................4:45

Enos Garcia Elementary......................................3:40 Siler Road/ Linda Vista.........................................3:46 Gusdorf/ Cruz Alta.................................................3:51

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San Cristobal Community Center.....................................6:00 San Cristobal Post Office......................................................6:05 San Cristobal (Arellano Res.)................................................6:07 San Cristobal Mobile Home Park......................................6:08 State Road 522 (Gonzales Res.)..........................................6:11 State Road 522 (Trujillo Res.)...............................................6:12 State Road 522 (Gonzales Res.)..........................................6:13 State Road 522/ Vigil Road (Midtown Lounge).........6:14 Old Arroyo Hondo School Bridge.....................................6:15 Lower Arroyo Hondo/Bences Gonzales Bridge.........6:16 Lower Arroyo Hondo (Regina Vigil).................................6:18 Lower Arroyo Hondo Bridge...............................................6:21 Upper Arroyo Hondo (Mary Vigil)....................................6:23 Upper Arroyo Hondo/ Unser..............................................6:25 Upper Arroyo Hondo (D. Herrera)....................................6:26 Upper Arroyo Hondo (Felix Padilla).................................6:27 Arroyo Hondo (Our Lady of Sorrows)............................6:31 State Road 522 Upper Mesa Sea......................................6:35 Mesa Sea B007..........................................................................6:38 Valencia Trailer Park.................................................................6:42 Taos High School.......................................................................6:50 Taos Middle School..................................................................7:00

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Taos Middle School................................................2:45 Taos High School ....................................................2:50 Valencia Trailer Park...............................................3:00 Mesa Sea B007........................................................3:09 State Road 522 Upper Mesa Sea....................3:13 Arroyo Hondo (Our Lady of Sorrows)..........3:17 Upper Arroyo Hondo (Felix Padilla)...............3:24 Upper Arroyo Hondo (D. Herrera)..................3:26 Upper Arroyo Hondo/ Unser............................3:29 Upper Arroyo Hondo (Mary Vigil)..................3:36 Lower Arroyo Hondo Bridge.............................3:38 Lower Arroyo Hondo (Regina Vigil)...............3:40 Lower Arroyo Hondo/ Bences Gonzales Bridge....3:41 Old Arroyo Hondo School Bridge...................3:42 Midtown Lounge....................................................3:43 State Road 522 (Gonzales).................................3:44 State Road 522 (Trujillo).......................................3:44 State Road 522 (Gonzales).................................3:45 San Cristobal Mobile Home Park....................4:17 San Cristobal (Arellano)........................................4:18 San Cristobal Post Office....................................4:19 San Cristobal Community Center...................4:20

BUS #25 Owner: Felipe Cordova (575)776-8463 • Arroyos Del Norte Elementary

A.M.

Forest Road 493 San Cristobal...........................................7:30 San Cristobal Post Office......................................................7:31 San Cristobal Head Start.......................................................7:32 San Cristobal Church...............................................................7:33 San Cristobal Valley Store.....................................................7:34 Lower San Cristobal................................................................7:35 San Cristobal Trailer Park......................................................7:38 Hwy 522 #809 ..........................................................................7:43 Hwy 522 #785............................................................................7:44 Tres Lomas Road.......................................................................7:45 Lower Arroyo Hondo..............................................................7:46 Midtown Lounge......................................................................7:47 Lower Arroyo Hondo Road #52........................................7:48 Lower Arroyo Hondo #64....................................................7:49 Lower Arroyo Hondo #77.....................................................7:50 Lower Arroyo Hondo (Turn Around)...............................7:51 Old State Road #3...................................................................7:55 Hondo-Mesa SEA07................................................................8:02 Hondo-Seco Road #18...........................................................8:05 Hondo-Seco Road #32...........................................................8:06 Hondo-Seco Road #74...........................................................8:08 Arroyo Hondo (Our Lady of Sorrows)............................8:10 Arroyos Del Norte Elementary School...........................8:20 SPONSORED CONTENT PROVIDED BY TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

P.M.

Arroyos Del Norte Elementary .......................3:40 Arroyo Hondo (Our Lady of Sorrows)..........3:53 Hondo-Seco Road #74.........................................3:55 Hondo-Seco Road #32.........................................3:57 Hondo-Seco Road #18.........................................3:58 Hondo-Mesa SEA07..............................................4:00 Old State Road #3..................................................4:01 Lower Arroyo Hondo (Turn Around).............4:02 Lower Arroyo Hondo 77.......................................4:03 Lower Arroyo Hondo #64..................................4:04 Lower Arroyo Hondo Road #52......................4:05 Midtown Lounge....................................................4:07 Lower Arroyo Hondo............................................4:09 Tres Lomas Road.....................................................4:14 Hwy 522 #785...........................................................4:15 Hwy 522 #809.........................................................4:16 San Cristobal Trailer Park....................................4:21 Lower San Cristobal...............................................4:24 San Cristobal Valley Store...................................4:25 San Cristobal Church.............................................4:26 San Cristobal Head Start ...................................4:27 San Cristobal Post Office....................................4:28 Forest Road 493 San Cristobal.........................4:30

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The information in this publication is accurate as of the date of publishing and is provided in good faith by Taos Municipal Schools; Information is subject to change without advance notice.

BUS #20 Owner: Faustin Gonzales Jr. (575)770-8264 • Taos High / Taos Middle School

Gusdorf/ Cruz Alta...................................................................7:43 911 La Serna .................................................................................7:44 922 La Serna................................................................................7:44 La Serna/ Del Monte...............................................................7:45 Adobe/ Santiago.......................................................................7:46 228 Santiago................................................................................7:47 Witt Road/ Fernandez...........................................................7:53 1134 Witt .................................................................................7:53 Witt/ Romolo.............................................................................7:56 Witt/ Octaviano........................................................................7:56 Witt/ Chapel Lane....................................................................7:57 723 Kit Carson Road.................................................................7:57 Mariposa/ Kit Carson..............................................................7:58 Dolan Street................................................................................8:00 Los Pandos/ Montoya............................................................8:01 Siler/ Linda Vista........................................................................8:03 Enos Garcia Elementary........................................................8:07 Anansi Charter School............................................................8:10

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Salazar Road/ Siler...................................................................8:11 Enos Garcia Elementary........................................................8:25

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Tribal Education VISION

MISSION

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

Prepare all students academically, socially, physically, and emotionally to succeed as responsible citizens.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN 2020-21 The Taos Pueblo Back to School/ School Supply Event will be held Friday, August 14th.

Due to COVID-19 concerns and to follow state guidelines, times and location of school supply pick up will be announced closer to the date.

The Indian Education Committee (IEC) will meet every third Thursday of the month with the exception of August, January, and May. Regular IED 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 17 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Red Willow Education Center 885 Star Rd., Taos Pueblo Oct. 15 Nov. 19 Dec. 17 Feb. 18 Mar. 25 Apr. 15 May 20 (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/indianeducation). Volunteer in your child’s school &/ 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 Programs Indian Education or at the URL below: (http://www.taosschools. org/index.php/administration/federalprograms/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.

PARCC ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS % PROFICIENT AND HIGHER SY 18-19 GRADE

STATE

DISTRICT AMERICAN INDIAN

3

27.4

29.1

17.0

4

30.4

27.2

13.0

5

32.6

34.0

15.0

6

29.1

30.9

40.0

7

31.5

38.4

21.0

8

30.9

35.8

53.0

9

29.7

23.8

*no students

10

36.7

38.7

33.3

11

47.9

41.2

0.0

PARCC MATH % PROFICIENT AND HIGHER SY 18-19 GRADE

STATE

DISTRICT AMERICAN INDIAN

3

32.0

30.6

0.0

4

27.2

25.1

25.0

5

24.4

24.4

0.0

6

17.3

15.2

0.0

7

18.7

25.7

14.0

8

12.6

21.9

0.0

9.3

0.0

11.1

0.0

6.8

0.0

ALGEBRA 1 HS 17.9 ALGEBRA 2 HS 14.9 GEOMETRY HS 15.1

*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).

TMS GRADUATION RATE

74.2 58.7

All Students

American Indian

%

%

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).

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DEMOGRAPHICS

2146 275 205 70

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS

Total Student Enrollment K-12

Total Indian Student Enrollment

Total Taos Pueblo Student Enrollment

Total Native American Students Enrolled From Other Tribes

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS

1 1 1 53 14

45 43 6 14 0

Enos Garcia Elementary School

Ranchos de Taos Elementary School

Taos Middle School

Chrysalis Alternative

Cyber Magnet

Taos High School

Taos Charter School

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

ENROLLMENT

Arroyos del Norte Elementary School

ATTENDANCE

Anansi

Vista Grande High School

Webpage (http://www.taosschools.org/ index.php/administration/federal-programs/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).

Tiwa Langauge classes provided at Enos Garcia Elementary grades K-5 Tiwa Language classes provided to students at Taos Middle School

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.

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 FundsProvided to 23 school districts and district-chartered schools who enroll a significant number of American Indian students for the purpose of providing effective culturallyrelevant 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 at secondary to proactively 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 SPONSORED CONTENT PROVIDED BY TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

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 Curricula for Tribal Students TMS collaborates with Taos Pueblo annually to provide professional development to TMS teachers regarding the history and values of Taos Pueblo.

School S are availaubpplies TMS Nativ le for e Students (AKm- erican 12) Contact Does your student need tutoring?

Do you have a question, suggestion, or a need? Call the Indian Education Program office at 575-737-6033.

Resources: Indian Policies and Procedures, District and School Assessment Data 2018-2019, TMS 20-21 School Calendar, Grant Applications & Budgets.

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ur mission at ADNE is to provide an innovative STEAM education that values student wellness and instills confidence to pursue global career pathways.”

Arroyos Del Norte Elementary

“Our mission at ADNE to provide an innovative STEAM education that that values student “Our mission at is ADNE is to provide an innovative STEAM education values student The ADNE mission is to provide an innovative STEAM education that values wellnesswellness and instills confidence to pursue globalglobal career pathways.” andcareer instills confidence to pursue career pathways.” student wellness and instills confidence to pursue global pathways.

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We have Students families of new our students to have hands-on lessons for working with partners ADNE is located in the heart Public Library andbeen KTAO. Ourcommunity student enrollment is 130- grades Kindergarten to 5campus th grade.

ADNE Our beautiful is located in the science, math and health and to experience to integrate science and technology into of Arroyo Seco and Arroyo Hondo. Students Des Montes th area at 405 Hondo Seco Rd. also has a YDI-head-start Pre-K the joys of growing their own food. our curriculum.

Studentson willschool have the campus. will have bus transportation to and from th with you this We look forward to working opportunity to participate in Project Based First day of school is Thursday, 13th from Taos Public Library and KTAO. Our student coming year.

Learning activities throughout the year.

8:30-3:30. We have early dismissal at 1:30 enrollment is 130- grades Kindergarten to staffStudents workwillhard to ensure students social emotional learning needs are also receive one hour ofthat all Sincerely, every Friday. Online studentand registration is 5th grade. ADNEOur also hasdedicated a YDI-head-start bilingual instruction daily, robotics club, ski currently on our Arroyos Del Norte ElemenPre-K on school campus. addressed so students can be successful. club, basketball, chess club, visiting artists tary webpage and walk in registration will Our dedicated staff work hard to ensure program and after school tutoring. begin on July 22nd from 8:30-3:30 or call us that all students social and emotional Principal at 575-737-6175.

Students and staff are in the second learning needs are addressed so students

me families tofamilies the 2020-2021 school year Del Norte Elementary.

Welcome to the 2020-2021 school yearatatArroyos Arroyos Del Norte Elementary.

ADNE isADNE located inis locate the heart of Arroyo and Arroyo Hondo.

Students will busbus transportation to and from Taos from T rt of Arroyo Seco andSeco Arroyo Hondo.

Students willhave have transportation to and Public Library and KTAO. Our student enrollment is 130- grades Kindergarten to 5 grade. ADNE Library and KTAO. Our student enrollment is 130- grades Kindergarten to 5 grade. ADN also has a YDI-head-start Pre-K on school campus. a YDI-head-start Pre-K on school campus.

Our dedicated staff work hard to ensure that all students social and emotional learning needs are addressed so students can be successful.

Mrs. Deborah E. Branchal

dicated staff We work hard to ensure that all students social and emotional learning needs are are in our third year of being a STEAM school (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and be successful. year of AVID(Advancement Via Individual ed socan students can beyear successful.

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into ourWe curriculum. will have the opportunity to participate in Project Learning Mathematics). have beenStudents working with community partners to integrate scienceBased and technology (575) 737-6175 | 405 Hondo Seco Rd, activities throughout the year.

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Enos Garcia Elementary Home of the Tiger Cubs!

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elcome students and families to the Enos Garcia Elementary 20202021 academic school year!

Enos Garcia Elementary School is committed to providing an excellent education for ALL students. We will continue to support our students and families as a Community School, both inside and outside the classroom, by providing the coordination of resources and services with our community partners and Community School Coordinator.

We offer classes from Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade with a Dual Language option. The amazing staff of EGES work as a Professional Learning Community and are committed to offering rigorous academic programs and rich cultural experiences linked to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics), Literacy, Social Studies and physical education for ALL students. We are excited to introduce our students to a new Math curriculum for the upcoming school year for students in Kindergarten through Fourth Grade while our Fifth graders continue with Teach to One Math.

Enos Garcia is located in the HEART of TAOS and surrounded by diverse educational resources and learning opportunities within walking distance 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 the many other unique offerings of our community.

We are fortunate at EGES to have the Nurturing Center located within the school which is available to support the social and emotional well-being of our students, assist families with accessing community resources, as well as support grandparents raising grandchildren.

We look forward to an exciting new school year!

Sarah Bradley Nicole Mora-Atencio Sarah Dawavendewa Nanette Barela

Principal Assistant Principal Secretary

Secretary

(575) 737-6070; 305 Don Fernando St, Taos, NM 87571

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Enos Garcia Elementary ¡Casa de Los Cachorros Tigrecitos!

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ienvenidos al año escolar académico 2020-2021!

La Escuela Primaria Enos García está comprometida a proporcionar una excelente educación para TODOS los estudiantes. Continuaremos apoyando a nuestros estudiantes y familias como una escuela comunitaria, tanto dentro como fuera del aula, proporcionando coordinación de recursos y servicios con nuestros socios comunitarios y el coordinador de la escuela comunitaria.

Ofrecemos clases desde preescolar hasta quinto grado con una opción de lenguaje dual. El increíble personal de EGES trabaja como una Comunidad de Aprendizaje Profesional y está comprometido a ofrecer programas académicos rigurosos y experiencias culturales ricas vinculadas a STEAM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Artes y Matemáticas), Alfabetización, Estudios Sociales y educación física para TODOS los estudiantes. Estamos entusiasmados de presentarles a nuestros estudiantes un nuevo plan de estudios de matemáticas para el próximo año escolar para estudiantes de jardín de infantes a cuarto grado, mientras que nuestros estudiantes de quinto grado continúan con Teach to One Math.

Enos García está ubicado en el CORAZÓN de TAOS y está rodeado de diversos recursos educativos y oportunidades de aprendizaje a poca distancia, incluyendo el Museo Harwood, la Plaza de Taos, el campus de la Universidad de Nuevo México-Taos, las galerías de arte, la Biblioteca Pública de Taos, el Departamento de Bomberos de Taos, Kit Carson Park, Twirl, el jardín Parr Field, el Departamento de Policía de Taos, Taos Retirement Community, Taos Community Foundation, Taos School Zone, Rotary and Lions Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Taos Children’s Theatre y muchas otras ofertas únicas de nuestra comunidad.

Somos afortunados en EGES de tener el Centro de Asistencia para las familias ubicado dentro de la escuela que está disponible para apoyar el bienestar social y emocional de nuestros estudiantes, ayudar a las familias a acceder a los recursos de la comunidad, así como apoyar a los abuelos que crían a sus nietos. ¡Esperamos un nuevo año escolar emocionante!

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Ranchos Elementary

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ear Ranchos Elementary Family and Community:

Welcome to Ranchos Elementary School. We hope you and your family are safe and healthy during this unique, difficult and uncertain time. We have missed having our students in our building – they are the beating hearts of our school who give it life and make it the wonderful place it is to be.

I want to take this opportunity to thank our RES families for their support, understanding and continued dedication to their student’s learning during this COVID crisis and stay at home orders.

Given the circumstances and little time to adequately prepare, I am proud of the way the RES staff, students and families have handled the demands of remote learning.

While we currently don’t have all the answers to the many questions that our families have regarding the start of the new year, do know that the safety and health of our students, staff and community continue to be the number one priority. We are planning for the upcoming school year thoughtfully, thoroughly and with guidance from State Officials.

I feel extremely fortunate to be working with such a talented and 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. Whether instruction is provided in-person or virtually, our staff will plan lessons that are engaging, utilize research-based best practices, and analyze data to

determine individual skill levels and instructional needs.

We are dedicated to creating successful learners by expecting academic excellence and holding high expectations for all our students. 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 creating a positive and safe learning atmosphere where teachers are able to teach, and students are able to learn.

We are delighted to welcome our new students and their families to the Ranchos Elementary Family.

For new student registration, please call 575-737-6150 for more information. Registration forms can also be found on our district webpage.

As we approach the start of the school year on August 13th, we will communicate with families regarding our instructional learning plan via our district’s website, email, phone, and news publications.

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

Wishing you all safety and wellness.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Lourdes Cordova

Principal

loucor@taosschools.org

Mrs. Cathy Vigil

Secretary

School 575.737.6150 Fax 575.737.6151 200 Ranchos Elementary Road, Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico 87557

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Technology

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ear Families, The Technology Department at Taos Municipal Schools is committed to creating a collaborative, anytime/anywhere learning environment for all students. Allowing students and teachers to implement transformative uses of technology, enhancing student engagement with content and developing self-directed and lifelong learners.

Our Digital Learning plan (DLP) sets the vision around technology use within our classroom, it focuses on three primary areas.

Internet and Wireless Network partnered with Taos Net, Kit Carson and AT&T Technology Equipment 1:1 devices for all students partnered with Apple and Dell Support for staff and students partnered with SHARP USA (TMSD IT Company)

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.

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,

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contact lists, and an events calendar that you can sync to your own calendar

Office 365 Students in grades K - 12 th, will 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 21 st Century Learning opportunities.

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 K – 12th access Canvas , the TMS learning management system, for blended learning activities developed by their high school teachers.

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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 Elementay Ranchos Elementary Taos Middle School Taos High School Taos Tiger Athletics

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PowerSchool Website and Mobile App

School Facebook Page MIDDLE SCHOOL

School Website School Facebook Page

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

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New Mexico Pre-K Programs

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e are able to continue to offer the New Mexico Pre-K programs at Enos Garcia and Ranchos Elementary. This is a program designed for fouryear-old students as a full day program Monday thru Thursday. Enos Garcia Elementary will again have three Pre-K classrooms as well as Ranchos Elementary will have two classrooms. Both will have highly qualified pre-school teachers and support staff. With this expansion, we have the continued ability to provide placements for many four-year-old’s in their neighborhood elementary school for the 2020/21 school year. Please remember to contact either Enos Garcia Elementary or Ranchos Elementary and have your child added to the waiting list as soon as possible. Students must be four years old by September 1, 2020 to be eligible for this program.

We are excited that Taos Municipal Schools received a grant from the New Mexico Department of Education to receive new furniture for the Pre-K classrooms along with researched based activities and curriculums to enhance our Pre-K students learning.

In addition, the Pre-K program has received iPads for student use as a learning tool in the event there is the need for distance learning.

Taos Municipal Schools continues to partner with YDI Head Start located in the district, to offer programs for three and four-yearold children at both Enos Garcia and Arroyos del Norte Elementary.

If you would like to enroll in these programs you can contact Youth Development Inc. at (575) 758-3425.

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 1 st 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 into kindergarten. Educational research shows when students are able to attend a preschool program have more success in their school careers and students benefit from additional interventions when needs are identified and supported at an earlier age.

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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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Exceptional Programs

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elcome to Taos Municipal Schools Exceptional Programs. Our department and staff provide individualized services to students with exceptionalities by highly qualified teachers and ancillary staff. Your child will have an assigned case manager to oversee the development and implementation of his/her program. The case manager assigned to your child and your school principal, along with other team members from the school, will work with you to meet your child’s individual needs throughout the school year.

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. A multidisciplinary team consists of individuals who have expertise in various areas and most importantly you as their parent!

In New Mexico students also qualify for exceptional programs if they meet the state criteria as gifted by a multidisciplinary team in either academic achievement, critical thinking, or creativity.

How do I know if my child qualifies for Exceptional Programs?

There are a number of pathways to potentially identify a student with a disability.

child can be referred for an evaluation by your schools Student 1 Your Assistance Team if he/she has not made expected progress, even after research-based interventions have been implemented over time.

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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 existing data and provide recommendations.

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Your child may have participated in a Child Find activity and a referral may be made to the school district. If it is in the best interest of the student to proceed with an evaluation, you will meet with a professional from the district to receive information on the potential assessments and will be asked to sign a consent form to proceed with the assessments.

A licensed professional diagnostician will gather more information from both you and your child through some interviews and standardized assessments. Also, other professionals may become involved, such as a Speech Language Pathologist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, etc. The 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.

What is an IEP? An IEP is an Individual Education Plan, which is an agreement between the school and you to provide specifically designed instruction and 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.

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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. As you are a member of the team, you may ask for a meeting at any time.

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 Elementary and Ranchos Elementary 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 – 9-12 th 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 The public health order in March of 2020 presented unique challenges for all students, parents, community members and district staff. If your child had an IEP, the Exceptional Programs (EXPRO) team at each of the school buildings within Taos Municipal Schools worked tirelessly to develop a specialized program to best support your child through this time of distance learning. The team is dedicated to continuing to support your child in any way For more information possible. When we are able to return to a more about Exceptional Programs, traditional setting, the EXPRO team will review you can contact our office your child’s IEP to determine if there was a at 575-737-6115. significant loss of learning during the COVID-19 health emergency.

If there is a concern, you will be invited to participate in a meeting to review the results and discuss if Extended School Year (ESY) services next summer would benefit your child or if there may be a need for compensatory services.

If you would like to have a meeting to discuss the results at any time, please notify your child’s case manager.

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Director of Exceptional Programs

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arents and Families of Taos Middle School,

Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year! To say the last months have been eventful would be an understatement.

These are unprecedented times. Students, families, and educational staff have continued to shift and be flexible in the face of novel coronavirus COVID-19. As schools begin to plan for the 2020-21 reopening, there are considerations that Taos Middle School is taking into account along with our district and NM PED guidance. We are at a point that education will look and feel different for a while, regardless of the educational model or plan followed, know that we are committed to the following:

Establishing and continued communication with local and state authorities to determine course of action that is in the best interest of students and staff.

Identify, protect and support all students and staff.

Ensure that external community organizations that use the facilities are following all health precautions.

Being flexible and changing as needed during this unprecedented time.

Striving to provide the very best educational experience regardless of circumstances.

Taos Middle School is committed in supporting students and continuing our commitment in providing quality-learning experiences to all students. The four pillars of our commitment are founded upon 1) Student Achievement, 2) Educator Excellence, 3) Communication/PR, and 4) Safety and Wellness. These pillars will build a foundation in which we can continue to educate our students and ensure that they are academically ready to progress to the next level. We understand the fact that we live in a continuously fluid world that requires us to be flexible and innovative when educating our students. As always, we are committed to our students in assisting them to achieve academic success.

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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 parents and community involvement in an effort to build a positive and successful educational experience for your children.

Sincerely,

Alfred Cordova Taos Middle School Principal

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Taos Middle School Important Event Dates

AUGUST 2020

NOVEMBER 2020

6th grade Orientation, TBD May be a virtual experience

Nov. 11 Veterans Day Celebration

SEPTEMBER 2020

NHS Induction Ceremony, TBD Sept. 16 Open House: Meet your child’s teachers

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Sept. 11 First Responders Appreciation

JANUARY 2021

Jan. 29 School Wide Science Fair MAY 2021

May 25 8th grade Moving up Ceremony

Taos Middle School Bell Schedule 1st bell: 7:40 Late bell: 7:45 Lunch (A) dismissal Late bell for 8th 12:08 Lunch (B) dismissal Late bell for 7th 12:41 Lunch (C) dismissal Lunches run: 8, 7, 6

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Taos High School Calendar 2020-2021 *All dates subject to change. Information to follow regarding venue (face to face or online via Zoom). *Please make sure your email and cell phone are up to date with the THS Office so that we can contact you.

AUGUST 2020

SEPTEMBER 2020

OCTOBER 2020

NOVEMBER 2020

Aug. 3 – 5

Sept. 4

Oct. 2

Nov. 6

Mon. Aug. 3, 8am to 2pm Senior Orientation

8-9am

8-9am

8-9am

1st Friday Coffee and Conversation with Parents and Community

1st Friday Coffee & Conversation with Parents & Community

1st Friday Coffee and Conversation with Parents and Community

Sept. 7

Oct. 3

Nov. 7

Labor Day — All Schools Closed

SAT Test Taos High

SAT Test Taos High

Aug 10

Sept. 12

Oct. 12

Nov. 13

1st Day back for staff and Staff PD day

ACT Test Taos High

Indigenous Peoples’ Day — All Schools Closed

Staff PD Day — No Schools for Students

Oct. 13

2nd 9 weeks progress reports due

Tue. Aug. 4, 8am to 2pm Junior Orientation Wed. Aug. 5, 8am to 2pm Sophomore Orientation

Sept. 14 – 16

Aug. 11

EQ Retreat

Staff Safety PD day Freshman Orientation 6 to 7:30pm

Sept. 18

End of 1st 9 Weeks

Homecoming

Oct. 14

Early Release Staff and Students Secondary 11:15 / Elem. 12:00

40th Day Count

Teacher Prep Day

Picture Retakes

Aug. 13

Sept. 21

Oct. 19

1st Day back for Students

1st 9 weeks progress report due to Registrar

1st 9 weeks grades due to Registrar

Aug. 12

Classes will be online until 9/8 when cohorts in the hybrid model will begin attending face to face

Sept. 22

Aug. 17 – 18

1st 9 weeks progress report distributed in Advisory class

Picture Day-Freshman (9th gr.), Sophomores (10th gr.), and Junior Class (11th gr.)

Sept. 25

Aug. 19-20 Picture Day-Seniors (12 grade) Aug. 26

Staff PD Day — No School for Kids Sept. 30 Taos Pueblo Day — All Schools Closed

Open House 5:30- 7 pm Aug. 29

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Nov. 17 2nd 9 weeks progress reports distributed in Advisory class Nov. 23 – 27 Fall Break — All Schools Closed DECEMBER 2020

Oct. 20

Dec. 1

1st 9 weeks report cards distributed in Advisory class

80th Day Count

Oct. 23 Early Dismissal

Dec. 4 8-9am

Students-Teacher Conf. Prep Day

1st Friday Coffee and Conversation with Parents and Community

Oct. 24

Dec. 5

ACT Test Taos High

SAT Test Taos High

Oct. 30

Dec. 12

Parent/Teacher Conference

ACT Test Taos High

No School for Students

SAT Test Taos High

Nov. 16

Dec. 18

Feb. 10

April 11

May 28

2nd 9 weeks grades due to registrar

120th Day Count

ACT Test Taos High

Make up Day

Dec. 18

Feb. 12

April 24

May 29

2nd 9 weeks report cards mailed out

Staff PD Day — No School for Students

Prom

THS Graduation at 10am

Dec. 18

Feb. 15

April 26

May 31

Early Dismissal Staff & Students

Presidents’ Day — All Schools Closed

4th 9 weeks progress report due to Registrar

Memorial Day — All Schools Closed

Secondary 11:15 / Elem. 12:00

MARCH 2021

Dec. 21 – 31

March 5

Winter Break — All Schools Closed

8-9am

JANUARY 2021

1st Friday Coffee and Conversation with Parents and Community

Jan. 1 Winter Break — All Schools Closed Jan. 8 8-9am 1st Friday Coffee and Conversation with Parents and Community Jan. 4 – 5

March 9 Picture Day Clubs and Groups for yearbook March 11 End of 3rd nine weeks March 11

.5 PD Day / .5 Staff Prep Day

3rd 9 weeks grades due to Registrar

No School for Students

March 12

Jan. 18

Early Dismissal

MLK Jr. Day — All Schools Closed FEBRUARY 2021

Feb. 5 8-9am 1st Friday Coffee and Conversation with Parents and Community Feb. 6 ACT Test Taos High Feb. 8 3rd 9 weeks progress reports due

Students-Teacher Conf. Prep Day March 13 SAT Test Taos High March 16 – 19 Spring Break — All Schools Closed March 22 3rd 9 weeks report cards distributed in Advisory class March 26 Parent/Teacher Conference

JUNE 2021

April 27 4th 9 weeks progress report distributed in Advisory class

June 1-2 Make up Days June 5

MAY 2021

SAT Test Taos High

May 7 8-9am

June 12

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ACT Test Taos High

May 8 SAT Test Taos High May 12 4th 9 weeks Senior grades due to Registrar May 16 4th 9 weeks Senior report cards mailed out May 21 Early Dismissal all Schools Secondary 11:15 / Elem 12:00 May 26 4th 9 weeks 9th - 11th grades due to Registrar May 28 4th 9 weeks 9th – 11th grade report cards mailed out

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May 27

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April 2 – 5

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• When tradition education begins there will be two sessions to limit the amount of students in the school buildings at one time.

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Taos High School Taos High School welcomes you and your student back to school!

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Students and families have the option to choose online learning only or a hybrid model (online + face to face). When attending face to face, students will come on a designated day of the week. Wednesday mornings will be an additional time for students that need extra help to get it. In the hybrid model,

students will be online for the first three weeks and begin attending face to face on 9/8. The online schedules for the first three weeks and for online only students will be announced on our webpage and via SchoolMessenger in August. Please make sure that we have your current contact info on file as this is used for emailing, texting, and calling you through our SchoolMessenger system.

THS will continue to offer academic support through afterschool tutoring or intervention classes in reading and math, dual credit classes through THS/ UNM, earning an Associate’s degree while in high school, and AP/ Honors classes. If your student is would benefit from one of these programs, please contact their grade level counselor.

Parents of registered students will receive invitations to Zoom meetings for Q&A regarding the coming year and for grade level orientations. THS teachers provide supply lists specific to their classes on the first day of school. THS publishes a VIP Dates calendar annually. This can be found on our website and here are a couple of key dates to mark on your calendar!

Orientation & First Day of School Monday, 8/3: Senior Orientation, 8am to 2pm Tuesday, 8/4: Junior Orientation, 8am to 2pm Wednesday, 8/5: Sophomore Orientation, 8am to 2pm Tuesday, 8/11: Freshman Orientation, 6:00 to 7:30pm Thursday, 8/13: First Day of School for Students

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Picture Days 8/17-18: Freshman (9th ), Sophomores (10th) and Juniors (11th ) 8/19-20: Seniors (12th ) 8/26 Open House 5:30- 7:00 pm

Counselors

Student Government Dr. Mae LaBella maelab@taosschools.org

Speech and Debate AJ Usherwood andush@taosschools.org

Envirothon Greg Rael greg.rael@taosschools.org

National Honor Society Juliana Matz julmat@taosschools.org

Snowboarding/Ski Club Jimmy Loder jamlod@taosschools.org

Freshmen Senate Lisa Abeyta-Valerio lisabe@taosschools.org; Daniella Romero danrom@ taosschools.org; Camille Rivera camille.rivera@taosschools.org

Poetry Frances Hahn frahah@taosschools.org

THS D & D Club Miranda Chavez miranda.chavez@ taosschools.org

Freshmen: monica.romero@ taosschools.org

Mariachi el Tigre Norbert Martinez normar@ taosschools.org

Sophomores: caston@ taosschools.org

Sophomore Senate Elizabeth Romero

Juniors: caston@taosschools.org Seniors: necia.etheridge@ taosschools.org In closing, THS staff are unparalleled in their capacity to deliver an unmatched educational experience even considering the current challenges. Please join me in congratulating the Class of 2020 for all their amazing accomplishments and exciting plans for the future & in welcoming the Class of 2024!

This is a great time to be part of the THS community! Please join us for a monthly coffee or come visit.

Go Tigers!

Sincerely,

C J Grace Taos High School Principal cj.grace@taosschools.org 575-751-8002

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Taos Tiger Activity Clubs

Band, Chorus Joaquin Maestas Manuel joaquin.manuel-maestas@taosschools.org

Drama Performing Arts AJ Usherwood andush@taosschools.org

Skills USA Adam Medina adam.medina@ taosschools.org; Tracy Galligan tragal@taosschools.org

Super Computing Challenge; RoboRave; Bowling Tracy Galligan tragal@taosschools.org Chemistry Club Juliana Matz julmat@taosschools.org GSA Gay-straight Alliance Ned Dougherty ned.dougherty@ taosschools.org Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Camille Rivera camille.rivera@ taosschools.org ProStart Adam Medina adam.medina@ taosschools.org

Junior Senate Matt Sandoval matthew.sandoval@ taosschools.org; Margo Valdez margo.valdez@ taosschools.org Educators Rising Carmela Gonzales carvgon@ taosschools.org; Emy DeHerrera emymar@taosschools.org Senior Senate Greg Rael greg.rael@taosschools.org; Toni Wright toni.wright@taosschools.org AVID Advancement via Individual Determination Emy DeHerrera emymar@taosschools.org

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Taos Tiger Athletics Calling all Taos Tiger Fans!

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his year, Taos Municipal Schools Athletics finds itself in unusual times and in unusual circumstances due to COVID-19. The NMAA and Taos Municipal School District continues to closely monitor COVID-19 and is taking proactive measures to mitigate the impact of the virus. When it comes to decision-making, our commitment is to protect the health and safety of our athletes. Depending on the phase that NMAA places athletics in, will determine how the District will conduct our “Return to Play” activities. Currently, as per the governor’s directive, high contact sports such as soc-

cer and football will not be played in the fall, but that does not mean that these two sports will not be played during the 2020-2021 school year. The mission of Taos Tiger Athletics is to continue to provide athletes with experiences that offer 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, leadership, and other positive attributes that strengthen one’s character. The Athletic Department will strive to provide students with the best possible opportunity for a rewarding and positive experience.

have insurance. This year, physical examinations will work slightly different in that an athlete’s prior physical examination will be carried over unless the athlete has never participated in sports before or has had an injury. 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 studentathlete is allowed the privilege to participate in any of our programs. For more information please call 751-8030.

As “Return to Play” activities resume and if events are open to the public, Taos Municipal Schools Athletics will continue to provide exciting ways for fans to participate and cheer on our Taos Tigers. Plans will be implemented to maintain social distancing at our venues, provide cashless preferred options for purchasing tickets, and online streaming. 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

$150.00 – 1 Adult Sports Pass

SPORTS PASSES FOR PURCHASE $300.00 – Family All Sports Pass (Includes 2 Adults, 2 Students)

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC EVENTS Adults - $3.00 Students, Military, or Senior (65+) - $2.00 Businesses or Community Members, if you would like to sponsor Taos Tiger Athletics, please take note that we only use Excite Fundraising for our schedule posters and events tickets, and we use All-American Publishing and Primetime Advertising for our game spirit items. Should you be contacted by any other company, please check with the athletic office before advertising with the company.

I wish the best of luck to all the teams and look forward to exceptional competition and sportsmanship. So, come out and support all our teams and cheer them on to victory!

$ 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

Good Luck and GO TIGERS!!!!

Mae A. LaBella, Ed.D. Taos High School Athletic/Activities Director maelab@taosschools.org 575-751-8030 Office | 575-770-1212 Cell 575-751-8052 Fax

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The Taos Municipal Schools affirms the right of every student to participate in interscholastic athletic programs without regard to gender, race, religion, or creed. We support the regulations and spirit of Title IX legislation and do not limit one sex in the enjoyment of any right, privilege, advantage, or opportunity.

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Taos Cyber Magnet High School

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aos 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.

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.

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 a Robotics class that gave them an opportunity to learn coding and programming.

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.

“Students can participate in hands-on lessons while learning about the Native culture, like building an horno, which involves skills in Geometry.” Tanya Gurno, also a senior.

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Students have opportunities to grow their knowledge in STEM fields, such as Chemistry and Coding, with the support of experts in the field.”

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Head Teacher

katjen@taosschools.org, 575-758-5221

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Melissa Sandoval Principal

melissa.sandoval@taosschools.org, 575-758-6210

Matthew Graves, incoming Senior

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Students can participate in hands-on lessons while learning about the Native culture, like building an horno, which involves skills in Geometry.”

Tanya Gurno, Senior

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Health

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he Taos Municipal Schools has been working diligently to create a plan to protect our students and staff while also providing the maximum educational opportunities. Below there are some preliminary guidelines our superintendent has shared. Also, the updated immunization requirements from the State of New Mexico department of health are on page 50.

Over the weeks to come, Taos Municipal Schools will continue to update parents, students, staff and community regarding all the plans to protect the health and safety of our school community and the community of Taos while providing a high quality education!

Taos Municipal Schools has a ‘Reopening Task Force’ which meets weekly to discuss the schools opening in August. The following are some of the safety/health measures that will take place for students and staff: Students and staff regularly wash hands and time is provided during the school day to do such;

The school is thoroughly cleaned more than once a day in accordance with CDC recommendations; Hand sanitizer is provided in each classroom and in main locations throughout all schools and frequently used; Students and staff will be required to wear appropriate ‘personal protective equipment’ (PPE) during the school day; Classes will be divided into small groups, for example in alternating days in order to have fewer students at a time; The classroom will be arranged to accommodate fewer students and allow for social distancing; There will be transition time allowing for cleaning/ disinfecting classroom; When students are not in the classroom, they will participate in online/distance learning; Procedures will be in place to ensure students will follow social distancing guidelines and will only interact with their class;

Recess and other breaks will be staggered to allow students to break outdoors or in small groups to accommodate social distancing; Students will be offered a breakfast and lunch in their classroom; Students eating meals while at school will follow social distancing guidelines; Special Education accommodations and supports will be provided according to IEPs; Hand washing/sanitizing will be required throughout the day; Parents/guardians will be asked to check for COVID-19 symptoms at home prior to departing for school each day; School buses run with social distancing practice in place; Bus drivers and students will wear appropriate ‘personal protective equipment’ (PPE); Students and staff will be asked to remain home if sick; Parents/guardians will be allowed in schools by appoint only; School building access will be limited to people providing essential functions only;

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Visitors and volunteers will not be deemed essential and thus not be allowed on campus.

You can help protect your family from COVID-19 by practicing and promoting everyday healthy habits. If an outbreak occurs in your community, your school may dismiss students to prevent further spread of the virus. Use this checklist to plan and take action if a COVID-19 outbreak occurs in your community.

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PLAN AND PREPARE Practice and reinforce good prevention habits with your family.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Keep your child at home if sick with any illness.

If your child is sick, keep them at home and contact your healthcare provider. Talk with teachers about classroom assignments and activities they can do from home to keep up with their schoolwork.

Be prepared if your child’s school or childcare facility is temporarily dismissed.

Talk with your employer about sick leave and telework options in case you need to stay home with your child.

Consider planning for alternate childcare arrangements.

IF YOUR SCHOOL/CHILDCARE PROGRAM IS DISMSSED: Keep track of school dismissal updates.

Read or watch local media sources that report school dismissals or stay in touch with your school.

Talk to your school about options for digital and distance learning.

Discourage children and teens from gathering in other public places while school is dismissed to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

Seek guidance from your school administrator to determine when students and staff should return to schools.

Duration of school dismissals will be made on a case-by-case basis based on the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 and the specific situation in your community. Students and staff should be prepared for durations that could last several days. Administrators should work with their local health authorities to determine duration of dismissals.

The CDC has provided a checklist for parents: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ downloads/schools-checklist-parents.pdf

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TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS 2020-2021 Updates from the New Mexico Department of Health Immunization Requirements

Immunizations 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 2020-2021 School Entry Immunization Requirements includes: Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP/DT/Td) Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) Polio (IPV) Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) Haemophilus Influenzea type B (Hib) Hepatitis B (HepB) Pneumococcal (PVC) Varicella (VAR) Hepatitis A (HepA) Meningococcal Men (ACWY) Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

Please consult with your health care professional on specific age and dossing requirements for your child. https://www. nmhealth.org/publication/view/policy/5499/ A child shall be non-compliant with the New Mexico 2020-2021 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 immuniza-

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tion 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

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.

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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.

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he 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.

Taos High School, Taos Middle School, Enos Garcia Elementary School, Ranchos Elementary, Arroyos del Norte Elementary, Chrysalis Alternative High School and Cyber Magnet School are participating in a Universal Breakfast and Lunch Program for the current 2020-2021 school year. If your children attend any of the schools listed, breakfast/lunch will be available to them at no

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charge. All students enrolled at these schools may participate in the breakfast/lunch program at no charge to them.

By providing breakfast/lunch to all children at no charge, we are hoping to create a better learning environment for our students.

Numerous studies and practical thinking all point to the realization that hungry children cannot learn as well as children who are fed balanced meals. The school breakfasts and lunches follow USDA New Meal Pattern guidelines for healthy school meals.

The CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) cannot succeed without your support. Please encourage your children to participate in school meal programs. All meals will be served to all students at no charge regardless of income eligibility status.

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National School Lunch Program The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential childcare institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. The program was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946 (USDA). fns.usda.gov/nslp/national-school-lunch-program-nslp

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Nutrition Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Student ProgramS (FFVP)

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) is a federally assisted program providing free fresh fruits and vegetables to students in participating elementary schools during the school day. The goal of the FFVP is to improve children’s overall diet and create healthier eating habits to impact their present and future health. The FFVP will help schools create healthier school environments by providing healthier food choices; expanding the variety of fruits and vegetables children experience; and increasing children’s fruit and vegetable consumption (USDA). fns.usda.gov/ffvp/fresh-fruit-and-vegetable-program

(SBP)

The School Breakfast Program provides cash assistance to states to operate nonprofit breakfast programs in schools and residential childcare institutions. The Food and Nutrition service administers the SBP at the Federal level. State education agencies administer the SBP at the state level, and local school food authorities operate the Program in schools (USDA). fns.usda.gov/sbp/school-breakfast-program-sbp

Summer Food Service Program

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The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ensures that lowincome children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. This summer, USDA plans to serve more than 200 million free meals to children 18 years and under at approved SFSP sites (USDA). fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summer-food-service-program

Afterschool Snack Program

(ASP)

The National School Lunch Program offers cash reimbursement to help schools serve snacks to children in afterschool activities aimed at promoting the health and well-being of children and youth in our communities. A school must provide children with regularly scheduled activities in an organized, structured and supervised environment; include educational or enrichment activities (e.g., mentoring or tutoring programs). Competitive interscholastic sports teams are not an eligible afterschool program. The programs must meet State/ local licensing requirements, if available, or State/local health and safety standards. All programs that meet the eligibility requirements can participate in the National School Lunch Program and receive USDA reimbursement for afterschool snacks. fns.usda.gov/school-meals/afterschool-snacks

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Ambitious plans to provide new programs and on-site health services

Four county schools each awarded $150K grant

BY DOUG CANTWELL

Editor’s note: Despite cuts to the New Mexico budget after an unexpected and dramatic decline in oil and gas revenues earlier this year, grants for the community school programs in Taos have been preserved so far.

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ith all the travails Taos County educators are dealing with these days, they really needed some good news – and it arrived in spades May 14.

Vista Grande High School, Peñasco Elementary, Enos Garcia Elementary and Taos International School all received $150,000 grants to implement their plans for restructuring as community schools under phase two of the state Public Education Department’s Community Schools Initiative.

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Victor Angel completes math exercises alongside other fifth-graders in 2019 at Enos Garcia Elementary School in Taos.

“We are super excited,” said Amanda Flores, community schools site coordinator at Vista Grande, in a May email.

“Our goal is to truly become a community hub in Taos. We want to provide support to students of all backgrounds in Taos County.”

Flores added that VGHS has planned programming for next year based on the needs assessment they conducted over the last year under their $50,000 phase one community schools grant.

This included organizing a communitywide council and conducting several meetings to get a big-picture view of what stakeholders want from VGHS and

what they have to offer in the way of support and programming.

Under the new grant, Vista Grande will expand its counseling services for students and their families in collaboration with a peer-led mental health program run by VGHS students. The school will also offer substance abuse and health/wellness classes with support from Taos Alive, Taos Pueblo and Communities Against Violence.

Flores added that Vista Grande will augment its after-school clubs, focusing on art – in collaboration with Harwood

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Museum – and outdoor education.

The school will also expand its garden and food sovereignty program with support from Taos Land Trust and Native Roots. This will include classes, a free grocery program for families and a culinary arts CTE pathway for students.

According to Flores, a portion of the grant will go toward professional development as well. VGHS will focus on culturally and linguistically responsive teaching in collaboration with Sharrocky Hollie, a nationally renowned educator who has trained thousands

of teachers in cultural responsiveness.

Eaglewing Redesign Collaborative will support the school with traumainformed teaching and STEM Arts Lab will help teachers integrate arts into the curriculum.

Has COVID-19 changed Vista Grande’s plans for using the funds?

“Yes, absolutely,” said Flores. “We plan to address COVID-19 through our expanded counseling services, by offering professional development around trauma-informed practices so that teachers are equipped to support

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students in this time of uncertainty. Our goal moving forward is to create community resiliency in all we do as we face COVID-19.”

Peñasco Elementary “There were dozens of schools that applied, and only about $1 million up for grabs, so we feel very fortunate,” said Michael Noll, community schools coordinator for Peñasco Schools.

Noll, who just came on board in February of this year, hit the ground running. He sought out community organizations, established partnerships and then worked with them to create programming and develop budgets.

This gave him the content he needed to write a persuasive grant application.

“I’m relatively new to this community,” said Noll, “but there are people who’ve lived here their entire lives, and their families have been here for generations. They know way more about what this community has and what it needs than I ever will. So we’re calling upon their expertise.”

The school will collaborate with Peñasco Theater Collective on creating a drama and circus arts program.

With support from the Embudo Valley Library and Northern New Mexico College, staff will also develop a robotics program.

The New Mexico Acequia Association will help students create a school garden and also provide cultural programming about traditional farming practices in Northern New Mexico. True Kids 1 of Taos will collaborate with the school on a media arts program.

The school will also expand its partnership with the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Picuris Pueblo to include tutoring, games and activities. Roxane Sanchez, a local yoga instructor, will create yoga programs for students.

A large portion of funding will also go to health-related programs. Las Cumbres will provide an on-site nurturing center where students can go for social and emotional support and get connected with additional social services.

The school will expand its partnership with Taos Behavioral Health to provide on-site counseling and other services. El Centro Family Clinic will provide on-site physical, mental and dental health services.

Natural Helpers, a peer-teaching program that has been successful in a number of New Mexico districts, will teach students and staff how to be a peer mentor that students can confide in. They will learn how to receive difficult information and proceed with it to ensure that kids get the help they need.

“The grant was officially awarded to the elementary school,” Noll said, “but since all of our schools and students are located on one campus, a lot of the programs that the grant will fund will also be available to middle and high school students.”

Enos Garcia Elementary The community school model is built on four pillars – integrated student supports, expanded learning time and opportunities, family engagement and collaborative leadership and practices.

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ccording to Paula Oxoby-Hayett, community school coordinator at Enos Garcia, the school will focus on creating a system to identify families in need and get them connected with available resources.

“We are incredibly lucky because we have many community organizations already working with us,” she added.

“Now we want to create a system with shared goals and outcomes, so we can support our partners and offer families a coordinated system of care.”

Oxoby-Hayett noted that the pandemic has changed the school’s planned use of the funds. Enos will now conduct a needs assessment during the coming school year to understand the new challenges that COVID-19 has posed to the community.

To address expanded learning, the school will augment its before- and after-school programming to support student learning and lighten the load of working families who would otherwise have to pay for child care.

To support family engagement, Oxoby-Hayett said the school plans to leverage existing opportunities for families to participate and share ideas but also to create new opportunities.

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“We’re hoping to double the number of parents participating in our Community School Council and

‘Community schools aren’t just a program, but rather a different paradigm for schools that seeks to educate the whole child, removing impediments to their learning and emotional well-being. That’s a message we all need to work on.’

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create more volunteer opportunities,” she said. “We’ll continue to offer adult education – both English as a second language and parenting classes.”

As for the fourth pillar, collaborative leadership and practices, the school will develop agreements with its Community School Council partners and offer them the necessary training to support the community schools model.

Besides addressing the four pillars, Enos will work toward a more datadriven approach to evaluating what works and what doesn’t.

“We will collaborate with Taos School Zone, which is supporting us and other community schools in developing consistent data collection and evaluation systems,” OxobyHayett said.

She noted that, under the phase one planning grant last year, Taos School Zone had helped kick-start the community schools effort by putting up the funds to cover her training and first-year salary.

Taos International School “We are approaching this totally as a community effort,” said Nadine Vigil, director of Taos International School.

“It’s really to get community partnerships in place with our school to help ensure that our kids are successful.”

Last year, Vigil hired Tania Abeyta – who was already on staff at TIS – as community school coordinator.

Abeyta conducted the needs assessment and asset-mapping under the phase one grant last year.

Vigil said that she relied heavily on the TIS advisory board’s support in writing the grant application and determining where to put the funding so that it would have the greatest impact.

“We’ll put money into after-school programming to extend learning opportunities,” she said, “and also into after-school tutoring. One of our ‘biggies’ will be a Resource Room where we’ll have a food pantry, hygiene products and other supplies, so kids can feel comfortable about coming to get what they need.”

Vigil said a lot of absenteeism stems from a basic lack of necessities kids need to keep clean. “We’re also getting a washer and dryer, so we can assist with that,” she added. “As kids are growing up, they’re vulnerable – but they’re very conscious of their health

and how they look.”

TIS will reach out to community pantries for help in stocking the Resource Room with food that students can take home on the weekend. In a related effort, the school has enrolled in the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program, which provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks – including dinner – to students and their families.

Vigil said TIS will also use the funds to enhance its social work program.

They currently work with Taos Behavioral Health but want to put more focus on students’ emotional health.

She plans to hire a part-time school nurse as well.

As part of its family engagement effort, TIS will start offering adult education in both English and Spanish as a second language. “This is not just about our students,” Vigil said, noting that it’s important in the Taos community for adults and children alike to have dual-language facility.

TIS will also use the funding to enrich its professional development program. “Part of this will involve training our staff and support organizations in the basics of community schooling,” she said.

Vigil added that community schools take a “whole-child” approach to ensuring students’ educational and life success – which means focusing on their social and emotional development as well as their academic learning.

A different paradigm Catherine Horsey, who coordinates the efforts of Taos School Zone, was thrilled to hear of the four schools’ awards. She has worked with several of them since the Community Schools Initiative first launched in 2018 to build partnerships with the communities and apply for the phase one needs assessment grants.

“I think it’s important for folks to understand that community schools aren’t just a program, but rather a different paradigm for schools that seeks to educate the whole child, removing impediments to their learning and emotional well-being,” said Horsey. “Based on a recent statewide conversation among members of the community schools coalition, that’s a message we all need to work on.”

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Roots and Wings opens hybrid school

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oots and Wings Community School in Lama (15 miles north of Taos) is excited to open its doors this fall to hybrid and distance learning following Public Education Department recommendations.

Parents and caregivers can choose what works best for them. RWCS has created a schedule where only 50 percent of students will be in the facility at any one time, and online learning will be provided to the other 50 percent who are learning at home. Also, 100 percent online learning is an option. A parent

survey is forthcoming to allow parents to choose which model will work best for their family.

RWCS is following all the Centers for Disease Control and state guidelines concerning COVID-19 and will flex its schedule accordingly as these rules and recommendations change.

All students will be provided face shields and masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Teachers’ temperatures will be taken daily and anecdotal records will be kept on a daily basis after interviewing staff and students about their current health. All students will be given their own colorful personal water bottle with the RWCS logo on it to

Nicolai Froeschle in the Intermediate cohort (3-5 grades) of Roots and Wings school works on a field project.

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have at school and then keep when the year is over.

The annual multiday overnight wilderness backpack trips will have to be replaced with daily outdoor education adventures, but RWCS is certain adventure can be created in this way also.

RWCS will continue its plans to teach its fall unit (called expeditions) on migration using the Expeditionary Learning project-based model which has guided the school for its 21 years.

As well, the curriculum will include short case studies to understand COVID-19 and its effects on the students and the world.

School will begin in person at 50

percent capacity on Aug. 17 – with a Zoom parent orientation scheduled on Aug. 9. School will meet Mondays and Tuesdays for half the students, and Thursdays and Fridays for the other half of students. Wednesdays will be a cleaning, prep and check-in day. Which students come which day will be emailed very soon to families, and the school is committed to working with families with siblings in different age cohorts.

RWCS is always open to communication with questions or concerns.

Call (575) 586-2076 or email the office manager at vgarcia@rwcs.org.

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Free Eye & 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 during the school year as it becomes safe to do so.

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

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.

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.

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

QUIÉN Y CUÁNDO: Los equipos de KidSight del Club de Leones de Taos ofrecerán exámenes de visión gratuitos a los niños en las escuelas del Condado de Taos.

QUÉ PASA SI: Si su hijo es referido para una prueba adicional, NO HAY NINGUNA RAZÓN para no llevarlo a un oftalmólogo.

LOS COSTOS ESTÁN CUBIERTOS: los exámenes, anteojos e incluso un par de anteojos de repuesto para permanecer en la escuela son 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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LOBOS YOU CAN LEAN ON We may be online this Fall, but our friendly and supportive team of staff and faculty are committed to keep you connected.

ONLINE AND ON TRACK All of our support services, including admissions, financial aid, advising, tutoring, library, and career services have developed easy to use remote platforms to help you stay on track with your academic and career goals.

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successful conclusion.

Parents, grandparents and siblings come to UNMTaos to serve as positive role models, knowing that first generation college students make it easier for the next generation to follow.

Many people choose UNM-Taos as a path to broader horizons

Some new arrivals to Taos see the UNM-Taos community of learning as a way to get to know the region and its people better, while others want to get that first degree under their belt in order to move on to a four-year university.

and a better income, a career change or simply the personal pride that comes from committing to a challenging task and following it through to a

Location The spectacular, four-season vistas of Taos Valley and the Sangre de Cristo mountains are an inspiration to students, faculty and staff. Why leave town when there is so much to experience here? Most of our classes will be offered remotely for the time being, but we look forward to being back on campus with you soon. You will understand how tens of millions of well-placed dollars can transform the student experience.

Affordability At $78 per credit hour, we are one of the most affordable higher education choices in the state.

That’s less than half the cost of most four-year public universities, and when it comes to the private and for-profit universities, well, they aren’t even in our league. Combine this with a robust scholarship program, financial aid and the opportunity to live at home (we’re the only higher education choice within a 50-mile radius) and you’ll soon see why UNM-Taos is a wise economic choice.

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That personal touch We pride ourselves in offering small classes, because in education a close, one-on-one relationship between student and faculty simply works the best.

We have academic advisors, specialized programs, free tutoring, assistance with technology, and library services — all with robust remote platforms — to support you through the learning process.

Quality faculty makes all the difference UNM-Taos is a fully accredited higher education institution as determined by the Higher Learning Commission. Our Master’s and Ph.D. level instructors are trained on online teaching and student engagements, and our faculty-to-student ratio is among the best.

The Community’s College Our mission is to provide quality, affordable education opportunities that transform the lives of our students, enrich the cultural life of our diverse communities, and strengthen the regional economy. We are an open enrollment institution that holds access and diversity in the highest esteem. Get your Associate Degree or Certificate here. The path to academic or career success is only limited by your personal needs and determination.

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Education to Fit Your Life

The University of New Mexico-Taos strives to promote and maintain a safe, healthy learning and working environment for all of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The safety and wellbeing of our community must be balanced with our mission to provide excellence in teaching and learning, scholarship, research, and service to New Mexico.

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UNM-Taos is committed to your safety.

We will continue to follow health protocols put in place by the State of New Mexico, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNM Main Campus, and other regulatory entities for the containment and prevention of COVID-19. Resuming our operations will be done with the following principles in mind:

• We will protect the health and safety of our entire community, faculty, staff, students, and community at large by following required health and safety practices.

• Practices will be guided by science, evidence-based strategies and public health principles and will align with federal, state, local and University plans and public health directives.

• We recognize that this crisis may exacerbate inequality, and we will make decisions designed to protect our most vulnerable students, staff, and faculty by leading with the values of equity and inclusion.

• We will continue our critical core missions of providing education, creating new knowledge, developing creative works, and public service while protecting our university resources for the long term, as a critical resource to the state.

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What will classes look like this Fall?

THERE WILL BE 5 DIFFERENT CLASSROOM FORMATS

Limited Face-to-Face Classes/ Programs for Fall Health Sciences

• EMS Basic and Intermediate • Massage • Nursing

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will be one-on-one instruction after initial small group instruction.

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100% Online Entirely remote instruction through BlackBoard Learn. Course is 100% asynchronous and has been officially vetted through accreditation standards of the Office of Educational Technology.

+ Face-to-Face + Remote Scheduled Partial contact time is Face-to-Face, physical presence on designated days and times in a classroom on your campus. PLUS there may be partially remote delivery on set days and time. Coordinate with faculty to identify specific Face-to-Face days and times. Should the situation with COVID dictate that face to face classes cannot be continued on campus, students will continue their course during regularly scheduled face to face day and time.

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Face-to-Face + Remote Arranged Partial contact time is Face-to-Face, physical presence on designated days and times in a classroom on your campus. PLUS there may be partially arranged remote delivery, no designated days and/or times.

Arranged could refer to synchronous office hours or optional synchronous class meetings.

Remote Scheduled Much like a traditional Face-to-Face, meets at specific days and times but held remotely (synchronously).

All course components are delivered remotely.

Comments on schedule.unm.edu: Remote Scheduled. Computer and internet connection required. Students must be available for remote online course meetings on specific days and times.

means there is no set meeting time. The online course modules can be accessed on your time but assignments and activities must be completed by the posted deadlines. (BlackBoard Learn classes)

Synchronous

means that you will have to login at a specific time. Your teacher and classmates will all be present virtually together.

Construction Technology

• Plumbing Theory • Solar Adobe Limit is 6 students in the class, so come while supplies last!

• Sustainable Energy • Introduction to Solar Technology

Culinary Arts (CART)

Face-to-Face instruction and Remote Arranged. Students are required to attend face-to-face instruction on specific date and time.

Computer and internet connection required. Class will be supplemented with remote online instruction.

Asynchronous

• Wood Lamination and Bending • Spanish Colonial Furniture

• Intro-Culinary Arts • Fruit Carving • International Cuisine ServSafe certification course online (with a live testing date)

Remote Arranged All course components are delivered remotely (asynchronously).

Remote Arranged. Computer and internet connection required.

Students will complete course work independently. Instructor may arrange remote online instruction and/or class meeting/office hours.

Geology

• Blue Planet • Geology Science Labs (First 8 weeks live in our STEM center-must be co-requisitely registered in the corresponding class, which is synchronously online)

Space is limited for face-to-face classes.

Register today!

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Upward Bound

High School and

M ATH A ND SCIENCE

The Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program at the University of New Mexico-Taos is a federally funded college-preparatory program that serves Taos area high school students. The mission of UBMS is to assist students with graduating high school, entering college, and earning a Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics).

DUAL ENROLLMENT PATHWAYS GENERAL EDUCATION CORE CAREER TECHNICAL

CAREER EXPLORATION

We strengthen skill in Math and Science: • After School Tutoring • Summer College Academy • Hands-on Activities and Research • Study Strategies to Help You Succeed We explore STEM careers: • Personal Career Exploration • Exposure to Current STEM Opportunities • Learn About Local STEM Jobs We help students get ready for college: • College Visits • College Applications • Financial Aid • Academic Advisement • ACT Test Prep • Student Success Workshops For more information, please contact: Katie Bryant, Ph.D. UBMS Student Programs Specialist 575.737.3772 kmbryant@unm.edu

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UNM-Taos Dual Enrollment Program

The UNM-Taos Dual Enrollment Program provides academically qualified high school students the opportunity to enroll in courses and earn credits that can count for both a high school diploma and a college degree and or certificate. The program helps students make the transition from high school to college with a purposeful selection of classes in General Education Core, Career Technical and Career Exploration pathways. This program can save students and parents money as well as decrease the amount of time the student needs to complete an Associates and/or a Baccalaureate Degree.

If you are considering participating in the Dual Enrollment Program at UNM-Taos and would like more information, please contact Dr. Bonavita Quinto MacCallum, the Dual Credit Enrollment Student Program Specialist at UNM-Taos at 575.737.3775 or bquintomaccallum@unm.edu.

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High School Equivalency Programs

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR FUTURE Looking for your next career?

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Flexibility to study while you work.

Learn alongside your kids.

Support with transition to online learning In-person small group tutoring

LEARN ABOUT OUR SERVICES AND HOW WE CAN HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS! HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE) PREPARATION COURSES READING, WRITING AND MATH FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES CONTACT US NOW BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN!

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

CASA

(Center for Academic Success and Achievement)

PHONE: 575.737.3695 EMAIL: taostestingcenter@unm.edu WEB: http://taos.unm.edu/home/casa

We are dedicated to supporting our UNM-Taos Community by providing testing, tutoring, learning, supplemental academic support, technology support, and accessibility services during your academic career at UNM-Taos. CASA has tutoring, Math and Writing Labs all available in an online platform. Visit our website for more information.

Library

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The college Library is open to everyone. Your LOBO ID card is used as your Library card if you are affiliated with UNM in any way. Community members simply need a valid ID and proof of address in order to check out materials.

Your college Library provides computer and wi-fi hotspot checkout, access to research databases, eBooks, and more. Library staff will continue to support your research and homework needs, and access to resources during this time of transition. There is 24/7 access using the Library website. Library staff are available by phone and e-mail during normal business hours.

Department of Instruction

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Library Hours (subject to change) Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

PHONE: 575.737.6242 EMAIL: unmtlib@unm.edu WEB: http://taos.unm.edu/library FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/unmtaoslibrary

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All computers must be turned off 15 minutes before closing.

The staff at CASA and the Library look forward to serving you!

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

TRiO-SSS The TRiO-SSS program is an on-campus support system focused on assisting students as they work towards their academic goals at UNM-Taos by providing: • • • •

Personalized academic advising to help achieve success Visits to 4 year colleges to explore transfer opportunities Career exploration aligned with education goals Strategies for Success Workshops including Financial Literacy

TO JOIN TRIO-SSS CONTACT: taostrio@unm.edu 575.737.3776 For additional information, please visit: http://taos.unm.edu/home/trio-sss Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ssstaos

Upward Bound

“TRiO-SSS provides excellent student services and truly cares about student achievement and success” J. Quintanilla - TRiO-SSS participant. Graduated with an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and transferred to NMHU

ANS UPWARD BOUND VETER

You served. Let us serve you!

Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) assists veterans to enroll and succeed in a certificate or degree program through guidance, academic support and referrals based on individual interests and goals.

Who should apply?

Veterans considering college!

You do not have to be sure you want to go back to school. If you are just thinking about it, we are here to help you explore your options. If you choose not to enroll after working with us, we understand.

When to apply?

As soon as possible!

The program prepares you for beginning, or returning to, post-secondary education. The sooner you call the more we can help. The ideal time to apply for the program is at least one semester before you want to start your college, university or vocational-technical program.

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What will you do?

Only what you need!

We know your situation is unique. With your advisor, you will design a success plan that fits you. All services are optional. You decide what works for you.

Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) at UNM-Taos is the only Veterans Federal TRiO Program funded by the United States Department of Education in New Mexico. You do not have to attend UNM–Taos to participate.

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TURN YOUR PASSION INTO PROGRESS Regardless of what your educational and career goals are, UNMTaos offers courses and programs designed to help you succeed.

With 18 certificates, 10 two-year degree programs, and classes offered in five different formats this fall, you can stay on track to get a college diploma. Whether you chose to transfer to a four-year degree program, or start on a new career path, our dedicated team of faculty and staff are here to support you every step of the way.

You don’t have to put off your dreams any longer — start turning your passion into progress today.

HUMANITIES

Associate Degrees Liberal Arts

Amie Chávez-Aguilar, Chair aca@unm.edu Designed for students who intend to pursue Bachelor of Arts degrees in various fields. The Associate of Arts degree gives students a solid foundation and is a pathway into majors in the College of Arts and Sciences. All courses for the Liberal Arts AA will transfer to UNM Albuquerque. Upon completion of the degree, a student will have completed the general education Core Curriculum as required at UNM Albuquerque and many other four-year institutions.

Students will also have satisfied most of the Arts and Sciences graduation requirements.

Areas of Focus: HUMANITIES • Classics • English • Foreign Languages • History SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES • Criminal Justice • Human Services • Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) • Psychology

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SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Randi Archuleta, Ph.D., Chair randia@unm.edu

Certificates Early Childhood Multicultural Education Gary Atias, Ph.D. atias@unm.edu

This certificate program in Early Childhood Multicultural Education (ECME) is designed for students who wish to work in this field or transfer to a two- or four-year college or university to complete an Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.

Human Services

Randi Archuleta, Ph.D. randia@unm.edu The Certificate in Human Services is designed as an introduction to the broadly defined field of human services. Human Services are designed to help people navigate through situations where the person feels they need external help and guidance to move forward with their life and rediscover their personal power and self-sufficiency. Students will identify how to meet human needs through an interdisciplinary approach focusing on knowledge base and prevention and intervention skills. The certificate introduces students to the study and practice of Human Services and provides information about careers in Social Work, Public Health and other social service endeavors.

Call 575.737.6215 or visit http://taos.unm.edu for more information.

Associate Degrees Early Childhood Multicultural Education Gary Atias, Ph.D. atias@unm.edu

This program in Early Childhood Multicultural Education is designed for students who wish to work in this field or transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or related fields.

As part of this program, students will complete the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preparation courses. It addresses the seven general early childhood education competency areas required as partial fulfillment of the New Mexico Department of Education licensure in Early Childhood Education (birth to third grade). This degree may lead to many pathways in the field of Early Childhood (licensure, nonlicensure).

Education

Pamela Remstein, Ph.D. remstein@unm.edu The Associate of Science in Education is designed for the student who is planning to enter a bachelor’s degree program upon completion, or who wants to work as a school aide. Students need to be aware of the Core Curriculum and College graduation requirements at UNM or any other four-year institution. It is the student’s responsibility to contact an academic advisor before registering for courses in the degree program. There are specific teaching field requirements. Note: Lower Division Education courses will not substitute for Professional Education course requirements.

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Arts/Human Relations/Public Service CERTIFICATE AND DEGREE PROGRAMS ARTS

Sarah Stolar, Chair sstolar@unm.edu

Certificates & Associate Degrees Digital Media Arts

Fine Arts

This degree program instructs the student in graphics, animation and multimedia using digital tools, both hardware and software, to produce visual contentbased projects for screen display, the internet or traditional output for printing. It simultaneously addresses the impact of digital media on our culture and graphic design/visual problem-solving issues. Students are prepared for employment in the fields of graphic design, multimedia design, and web multimedia content. This degree articulates with the Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Arts at UNM Albuquerque.

The Associate of Arts in Fine Arts is designed to support the development of professional studio artists, teachers, and students interested in obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Art. The Associate of Arts in Fine Art degree provides students with the lower level courses needed to enter and complete a Bachelor of Fine Art in the College of Fine Art at UNM Albuquerque and most other universities.

Peter Walker pedrowalker@unm.edu

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Sarah Stolar sstolar@unm.edu

Call 575.737.6215 or visit http://taos.unm.edu for more information.

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TURN YOUR PASSION INTO PROGRESS Professional Skills & Community Engagement Victoria S. Gonzales, Chair vsg@unm.edu

Commercial Drivers License Training

Job Training Associate Degrees for Today’s Associate of Applied Science Workforce in General Studies

Victoria S. Gonzales, Chair vsg@unm.edu Designed for students who wish to develop a program which is tailored to their own specific career goals.

The program may combine both academic courses and career-technical courses. Most of the academic courses will be transferable to fouryear institutions.

Associate of Arts in Pre-Business Administration Victoria S. Gonzales, Chair vsg@unm.edu

The Associate of Arts in Pre-Business Administration is designed for students who plan to pursue further studies for a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration at UNM Albuquerque’s Anderson School of Management or other Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programs.

Certificates Business Computers Joel Whitehead joelw@unm.edu

Gain hands-on laboratory training to prepare students for employment in Northern New Mexico as well as to provide a basis for further study. Key industrial and governmental employers in the area have endorsed our program. The program emphasizes up-to-date PC applications that are used in a business office environment. The internet is also an integral part of the Business Computer Certificate program.

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Amos Chavez amosc@unm.edu

The CDL program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and ability required to pass the CDL written and driving skills tests. Through practical skills training, the CDL program helps students become safe and knowledgeable entrants into the commercial vehicle driver work force, and provides short-term workforce training certificates that meet industry standards. Upon successful completion of the CDL program, students earn industryrecognized credentials for the truck driving industry.

Construction Technology Mark Goldman mgoldm01@unm.edu

The Construction Technology Certificate provides students with the technical foundation required to compete in today’s construction field. Upon successful completion of the Construction Technology program, students will have the knowledge, skills and experience to identify, assess, and participate in many entry-level construction trades. Students may apply credit hours earned in this program toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in General Studies. The Construction Technology program has courses that can be divided into four concentration areas: General Construction, Welding Technology, Green Technology, and Electrical Technology.

Culinary Arts

Karla Nardi knardi@unm.edu The Certificate in Culinary Arts is a great preparatory experience for those interested in pursuing a career in the food service industry.

The Culinary Arts program teaches basic food preparation, service, and innovative trends in the industry.

Call 575.737.6215 or visit http://taos.unm.edu for more information.

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Business and Professional Skills CERTIFICATE AND DEGREE PROGRAMS Classes include classroom and internship experiences (table service experience and “back of the house� kitchen training). It is a hands-on professional experience designed to provide students the skills they need for a career in Culinary Arts.

All classes are conducted in a stateof-the-art commercial kitchen.

Digital Graphic Design Joel Whitehead joelw@unm.edu

The Digital Graphic Design program consists of hands on laboratory training to prepare students for employment. The Digital Graphic Design Certificate program is committed to the planning and presentation of graphic ideas to be used in publications, advertising, broadcasting and web media. The goal is to keep students current with evolving means of design expression and design tools. Students will be learning digital technologies that will enable them to work in a wide range of media projections.

Entrepreneurship Victoria S. Gonzales vsg@unm.edu

Entrepreneurship focuses on skills and practices that relate to the creation and management of new businesses.

Woodworking

Mario Vargas, Program Coordinator santeromv@unm.edu The Certificate in Woodworking is designed to give students the essential knowledge and basic skills that will enable them to be successful in their woodworking experience, whether as an employee, selfemployed professional, a building contractor or hobbyist. Courses are designed to enhance both woodworking abilities and employability, with particular emphasis on safety in the work environment, attention to design and detail.

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Office Technology Roberta Vigil greggy@unm.edu

The Certificate in Office Technology is designed to develop the skills and abilities necessary to meet employment standards in a variety of office settings. The Office Technology program offers training in organizational and interpersonal skills as well as office automation and written communication. The program consists of hands-on laboratory training to prepare students for employment and emphasizes up-todate computer applications that are used in a variety of office settings.

(Courses taken as part of the certificate program may apply towards an Associate of Applied Science degree.)

Hospitality Management Victoria S. Gonzales vsg@unm.edu

This program prepares students with the skills necessary to serve as front-line managers at hotels, restaurants and resorts. Students gain practical experience with hands-on training and outside work experiences. This program includes instructions in hospitality marketing, planning, management and coordination of operations.

Information Technology Support Victoria S. Gonzales vsg@unm.edu

The certificate in Information Technology Support provides students with core IT knowledge and technical support skills used in business and industry. Students will take courses in hardware/software, technical support, problem solving and customer service skills. Students will also learn how to apply these skills in a tech support environment.

The certificate consists of 25 credit hours of required Core courses and students will then choose a concentration based on their desired career pathway: Developer, Networker or General IT. Call 575.737.6215 or visit http://taos.unm.edu for more information.

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TURN YOUR PASSION INTO PROGRESS MATH & SCIENCE Colin Nichols, Ph.D., Chair colin@unm.edu

articulated under the UNM College of Population Health.

Dental Assisting

Associate Degrees

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Associate of Science in Pre-Science

The Dental Assisting Certificate Program is a one and a half year, full-time program. Required courses are conducted in the fall, spring, and summer terms. Students must meet the regular UNM-Taos admissions criteria and must adhere to all UNM-Taos academic policies. Students are selected for the Dental Assistant Program based on personal interview, application, and high school or previous college records. The Certificate in Dental Assisting will prepare students to be part of the dental care team and with the skills necessary to prepare the patient for treatment, sterilizing instruments, passing instruments during the procedure, holding suction devices, exposing dental radiographs, taking impressions, fabricating provisional crowns, etc.

This program is designed for any student interested in an advanced degree that requires a set sequence of math and science courses. It has flexibility and options for changing one’s mind without jeopardizing one’s future. This program offers students a variety of degree pathways that lead to a Bachelor of Science degree at many four-year institutions. Along with an appropriate sequence of math and science courses, this two-year program offers a variety of courses for fulfillment of the core curriculum. It also offers Topics courses and Internships to assist students in pursuing personal interests and developing a professional portfolio. Areas of Focus: Math, Natural Resource Management

HEALTH SCIENCES Melissa Wohltman, Chair moffenha@unm.edu

Certificates Community Health

Juliana Anastasoff janastasoff@salud.unm.edu The Department of Community and Public Health at UNM-Taos offers an interdisciplinary curriculum spanning the public health practice domains of health promotion, disease prevention, disease management, navigation and service coordination, and community health advocacy. The program offers a Certificate in Community Health that is endorsed by the NM Department of Health to confirm eligibility for state certification as a Community Health Worker. Courses can also be taken as electives and for transfer, and are 72

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Emergency Medical Technician Basic

Josh Wright jwrong@unm.edu

The EMT Basic program is designed in a short-term format featuring hands-on, skills-based learning techniques in the UNM-Taos Health Sciences lab followed by clinical skills training in various health care settings. The basic skills learned in the EMT-Basic program prepare students to sit for the New Mexico and National Registry exam and for emergency services agencies.

Call 575.737.6215 or visit http://taos.unm.edu for more information.

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STEM/Health CERTIFICATE AND DEGREE PROGRAMS Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate

Certified Nursing Assistant Melissa Wholtman moffenha@unm.edu

Josh Wright jwrong@unm.edu

This course prepares students to provide patient care in a home, health care center, or hospital under the supervision of a professional health care provider (RN). Prepares students for the NM Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation (Prometric) exam.

The EMT Intermediate program is designed in a short-term format featuring hands-on, skills-based learning techniques in the UNMTaos Health Sciences lab followed by clinical skills training in various health care settings. The basic skills learned in the EMT-Basic program are enhanced in the EMT-Intermediate classes and clinical settings and prepare students to sit for the New Mexico and National Registry exam and for emergency services agencies.

Associate Degrees Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse (ADN-BSN) Melissa Wholtman moffenha@unm.edu

Holistic Health & Healing Arts Amber Burke amberburke@unm.edu

The Certificate in Holistic Health and Healing Arts (HHHA) lays the groundwork for further study or careers in healing arts fields while also equipping students with tools for self-care. Our classes span a spectrum of modalities, all speaking to the integration of body, mind, and spirit and offering practices to promote self-healing, longevity, and vitality. The 30-credit HHHA certificate can be completed in one year, and students may begin any semester classes are offered. There are two main tracks: students can study a range of healing modalities, or they can focus more exclusively on yoga via the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Concentration.

Integrative Medical Massage Kirstie Segarra ksegarra@unm.edu

Emergency Medical Services

This holistic program is designed for students aspiring to become licensed massage therapists in the State of New Mexico. The program’s mission is to impart the knowledge and experience that will prepare graduates to sit for the state licensure exam required for entry-level employment in massage therapy. The Integrative Massage Therapy faculty are dedicated to guiding students through the licensure process and to aiding them in obtaining employment.

Structural Integration Kirstie Segarra ksegarra@unm.edu

Structural Integration(SI) is an advanced form of bodywork and somatic therapy that works with the fascial connective tissues in relationship to gravity. The program is geared toward current Licensed Massage Therapists as well as instructors of body-centered therapies like Pilates, Feldenkrais and Yoga Instructors. The 510 contact hours of training will meet the International Association of Structural Integration (IASI) requirements for training in the SI Series work.

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The School of Nursing ADN-RN is a two-year course of study after the completion of prerequisite courses. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). Student selection, application and cost information are available on the UNM-Taos website listed under the School of Nursing. In 2016, UNM-Taos adopted the New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) statewide curriculum, allowing for seamless articulation between associate and bachelor degrees in nursing at participating NMNEC schools (www. nmnec.org). Students at UNMTaos are admitted into either the associate degree or the dual associate/ bachelor degree program. Nursing students receive a state-of-the art, well rounded, hands on education which prepares students for beginning nursing practice in a variety of health care settings. The program admits 16 students every year. With a small class size, there is personal attention from highly educated and experienced Nursing faculty. Clinical rotations are at Holy Cross Medical Center and 16 other clinical sites in the surrounding area. The UNM-Taos School of Nursing has full approval by the New Mexico Board of Nursing. The UNM-Taos ADN program is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Josh Wright jwrong@unm.edu

The Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Services is a specialized degree program designed to build a workforce that is customized to the expected needs of towns, cities and counties in Northern New Mexico and beyond. Students in the program will receive basic academic and specialized hands on training needed to meet the professional educational needs of pre-hospital care providers. The program is designed to meet the 1998 EMT National Standard Curriculum requirements and incorporates New Mexico requirements and EMT scope of practice. Upon successful completion of degree requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.33, graduates will be qualified for the New Mexico and National Registry testing and will have complete the core curriculum requirements for the UNM Emergency Medical Services Academy B.S. in Emergency Medical Services, with the exception of BIOL 238/248L. For transfer to other four-year institutions, students should be aware that core curriculum requirements are not necessarily met upon completion of this degree.

Call 575.737.6215 or visit http://taos.unm.edu for more information.

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TAKE THE FIRST STEPS ON YOUR PATHWAY TO SUCCESS STEP 1

ADMISSIONS

What can I expect during this meeting?

Your Admissions Officer will: • Assist you with the admissions application process.

• Determine admissibility requirements based on program selection • Provide support in requesting official transcripts • Provide support in creating your student Net ID and Password and acquiring your Lobo ID Card

STEP 2

FINANCIAL AID

What can I expect during this meeting?

Your Financial Aid Officer will: • Assist you with the FAFSA Application • Review your file and inform you of documentation required • Provide support in filling out verification documentation • Answer any questions you may have about your financial aid, including: • Veterans Education Benefits • Work Study/Student Employment Opportunities

Call 575.737.6215 or email unmtaosadmissions@unm.edu

STEP 3

PLACEMENT

What can I expect during this meeting?

• The CASA staff will discuss your option for placement into Math and English.

• CASA is dedicated to supporting our UNM-Taos Community by providing testing, tutoring, learning, supplemental academic support and accessibility services during your academic endeavors.

• CASA has a formal Testing Center, Mathematics Learning Lab, Writing Studio, and Technology Center.

STEP 4

ACADEMIC ADVISING

What can I expect during this meeting?

• Your Academic Advisor will assist you in developing goals and creating an educational plan.

• Review your placement scores • Help you plan your schedule of classes • Assist you with online registration

Congratulations! You are officially a UNM-Taos student!

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26

27

21

22

23

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25

28

29

30

10

11

12

13

16

17

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24

23

24

25

26

27 28

1

30

31

14 21

26

4

5

11

12*

18

19

25

26

31

*fall semester ends

10

7

19

25

24

30

9

6

12

18

3

6

8

5

Weekends/Observed Holidays

1

7

4

11

30

13

12

MAY

*spring semester ends

Classes in Session

5

5

Remote Instruction Week

30

FEBRUARY

2

4

DECEMBER

7 14

20

3

7

31

1

2

6

NOVEMBER

3

1

15

*Last day of in-person classes

JANUARY

SEPTEMBER

*fall semester begins (modified schedule)

OCTOBER 1

AUGUST

5 12

19

13 20

26

27

4

5

31

JUNE

8

6

1

2

3

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6

7*

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9

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22

13

14

15

16

17

29

20

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22

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27

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29

11

12

18 25

19 26

30

*summer session begins

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2020-2021 Observed Holidays Independence Day | July 3, 2020 Labor Day | September 7, 2020 Thanksgiving | November 26-27, 2020 Winter Break | December 23, 2020-January 1, 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2021 Memorial Day | May 31, 2021 BACK TO SCHOOL 2020

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Where is the Taos High Class of 2020 headed next?

Here are a few of the colleges and trade schools where Taos High School alumni will pursue their next chapter.

“I would love for our community to know that our graduates achieved their goals and are pursuing their dreams all over the nation,” said Taos Municipal School Superintendent Lillian Torrez.

University of New Mexico: Albuquerque – 37 students Taos – 35 Los Alamos New Mexico State University – 10 New Mexico Tech New Mexico Highlands Central New Mexico Doña Ana Community College Montana State Oberlin College Adams State University - 2 Lincoln Tech University of Colorado, Boulder

Oklahoma University Rocky Mountain College of Art Oregon State University Western Washington University Tulsa Welding School Colorado College University of Arizona California Polytech Internship – Germany Universal Technical Institute Boise State Armed Services: Army – 7 Navy Military – 2 Air Force - 2 American Academy of Performing Arts University of Oregon Washington University Liberty University Colorado State Pratt Pacific Norwest College of Art

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UNM-Taos is committed to your safety.

Our priority is the health and safety sa of our students, faculty, sta, and community at large. We will continue to follow health protocols put in place by the State of New Mexico, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNM Main Campus, and other regulatory entities for the containment and prevention of COVID-19. Resuming our operations will be done with the following principles in mind: Practices will be guided by science, evidence-based strategies and public health principles and will align with federal, state, local and university plans and public health directives.

We will continue our critical core missions of providing education, creating new knowledge, developing creative works, and public service while protecting our university resources for the long term, as a critical resource to the state.