Angel's Announce
August 31, 2018
Busy Newsletter
This will be a busy newsletter. Again, if there is anything you would like to see in the newsletter, please let Mr. Steffens know at dsteffens@santoninoregional.org.
If you did not read his recent letter about the direction of your school, you can see it below.
Website
Aftercare
Aftercare is being changed a little to provide better security to the school. Beginning September 4th, parents will now go to the cafeteria doors to pick up their children. The doors will remain locked and someone will be at the door to let them in. The staff will then call down to get the child and come to the cafeteria. Parents will need to stay in the cafeteria until their student has arrived.
The aftercare staff will rotate students between their normal classroom and the cafeteria
Enrichment Friday's & Clubs
Starting on Friday, September 14th, we will have enrichment Friday's in the afternoons. This will be on all "Long" Friday's. There will be 2 sessions of enrichment: 1-2, 2-3. The scheduling of the enrichment is still being hammered out, but there will be time for a wide variety of activities.
This will also be the start of Clubs at Santo Nino. Currently, the clubs that are being planned are: Campus Ministry, Robotics, Science, Student Council (Listed as a club so the meetings can be held at that time), Faith Bowl, Speech and Debate, and Yearbook.
The activities that are being planned are: Gardening, Sewing, Art, Chess, and Reading/Literacy.
If a student signs up for a club, they must go to the club meeting. We are trying to schedule it so students can be part of more than 1 club.
There will also be a "homework" time period. Students who have not turned in work during the week or have a zero on an assignment, must go to the "homework" room to complete the assignment. They cannot attend the club or activity until the work is complete.
If you would like to volunteer for one of the activities, teach an activity, or be a club co-sponsor with a teacher, please let Mr. Steffens know.
Logos
Mrs. Feathers and Mr. Steffens have been looking at the logos for Santo Nino. From a marketing standpoint, a school must have 3 different logos to fit different needs. The logos are below. Let Mrs. Feathers know what you think.
A reminder though: Logos are the property of the school and cannot be used without written permission of the principal or rector.
Classic Logo
Fun Logo
"Corporate" Logo
Menus for September can be found below
Parade on September 9th
Fiesta Mass
Fiesta Mass is on September 5th with a school assembly after mass with the Caballeros. Students may wear Fiesta dress (no jeans) or mass uniform this day. Remember, the clothes they wear must be worn all day.
Also, Mr. Taylor Gantt, President of St. Michael's, wrote a wonderful letter to their community. We agree with his sentiments and wanted to share it. It can be read below.
Note from the Development Director
This year has certainly started off with a bang! I spent Tuesday morning watching the children program their robots, talking with teachers about the needs of the upcoming clubs and coordinating new Green school projects- including new rain barrels! I am so excited to be a part of this community and learn more about each event and activity.
I am looking for help...
Every year, the students march in the Santa Fe Fiesta Pet Parade, and we have a float in the Hysterical Historical Parade. I met with the student council, and we have a vision of what they would like to see. I would love some volunteers to help make this come to life. Please let me know if you can help us! We are meeting after school on Thursday, September 6th. PLEASE COME HELP!
We would love to have parents and families marching along with us in the Fiesta Parade. If you are interested, please let me know, and I'll coordinate times to meet and duties.
I want to create a donor database to keep from asking the same establishments for donations. I would love some help entering in donor info from past events.
I will also need volunteers to help contact establishments and pick up items. Please let me know if you are available.
Thank you for a beautiful start and all of your encouragement! I am so happy to be part of this school and looking forward to working with all of you!
Angela Feathers
afeathers@santoninoregional.org
(505) 428-7916
Director of Development
PICTURE DAY!
September 12th is picture day. Yes, mass dress is required especially since this is also mass day.
We do need 4 volunteers to help. If you can help with this, please let Mrs. Lopez know at clopez@santoninoregional.org.
Football Friday!
WOOHOO! Football season is here! College and Pro!
On Friday, September 7th, which is a 12:30 release day, students and faculty/staff can wear their favorite football jersey.
Curriculum Night
Robotics Day
On Tuesday, the 4th-6th grade participated in an in-school field trip in the gym and worked on the robots all day. It was a fantastic day led by Mr. Ruiz and the students were engaged all day long. Check out the video below.
More technology classes and uses is on the horizon...
Faculty Spotlight
Maria Levine-5th Grade
Evelyn Rivera-1st Grade
Hi, my name is Evelyn Rivera and I am a first grade teacher here at Santo Nino. My husband Ted and I have been married for 19 wonderful years. Our son Ted Tristan, is currently a senior at St. Michael’s High School and is an alumni of Santo Nino. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Multicultural Education and I recently earned a certificate of completion for the ENL Program (English as a New Language) from the University of Notre Dame. (GO IRISH!) I became a teacher for a very simple reason - I want to make a difference! I realize that teaching can be supremely exhausting, but I know in my heart that the benefits outweigh the fatigue ten times over. Teaching requires patience, understanding, compassion, and enthusiasm – all the things that I am more than willing to provide on a daily basis.
Natasha Lavroushin-2nd grade
I have been teaching for almost 20 years – in the United States (California, Wyoming, and New Mexico), as well as abroad (China, Egypt, and many schools in Mexico). I grew up speaking Russian in San Francisco, California, and I learned Spanish as an adult, living and working in Mexico.
I have a Bachelor's Degree from UC Berkeley, and I earned my first teaching credential from California. My Master's Degree is from the State University of New York.
My first teaching job was at a Catholic school in San Francisco, and I love being around curious and excited 2nd graders. I am looking forward to a great year with my 2nd graders!