Tesuque Elementary

Great news from SFPS! 📚 Student reading proficiency grew to 42%, continuing our upward trend, while math proficiency held steady at 22% for 2024–25.

This progress is a direct result of our incredible teachers, school leaders, and students working together toward excellence. 💪

👉 Check out the full press release to learn more.

There will be no school on Friday, October 10, and Monday, October 13 in observance of Fall Break and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Admin offices will be open. Enjoy the long weekend—we’ll see everyone back in class on Tuesday, October 14! 🍂✨To see more important calendar dates, visit 🔗 https://5il.co/3dqqe

5th Grader Noah Jimenez was featured in this week's Superintendent's Bulletin!

1st graders working on doubles addition facts playing Doubles Dash.

Next Cooking With Kids: New Mexico Harvest Soup
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 @ 8:15 am - 10:00 am: Mr. Villareal's K/1 Class
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Ms. Crystal's 2nd/3rd Class
Monday, October 20, 2025 @ 8:15 am - 10:00 am: Ms. O'Donnell's 4th/5th Class
Monday, October 20, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Mr. Finance's 6th Class

🚀 The SFPS Listening & Learning Tour starts TODAY!
Join Superintendent Dr. Christine Griffin and SFPS leadership for the first community forum — a welcoming space to share feedback, ask questions, and connect.
📍 Forum 1: Monday, Sept. 29 | 5:30–7 PM @ Nina Otero Community School | 5901 Herrera Dr.
Hybrid: Attend in-person or via Google Meet
✨ Free childcare for K–6 students
✨ Spanish interpretation available
Your voice matters—don’t miss this chance to help shape the future of SFPS!
👉 Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/efq-eznm-wgi

Thank you to the parents, students, and families that came out to our Open House/Curriculum Night this evening. Our PTA needs more parents to be part of the team and would love to have you join! Please inquire about joining the PTA at the front office.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Tesuque Elementary!

September Spirit Week!

Cooking With Kids has begun at Tesuque Elementary! Students made Watermelon Salsa.

Kindergarteners in Mr. Villareal's class putting numbers 0-10 in order, and making those numbers.

TESUQUE ELEMENTARY IS IN NEED OF A GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH!
Practice starts next week. The season starts October 5th and ends at the end of November. If anyone is interested in the position, please call Mrs. Thomas at 505-467-4102 or Ms. Jess at 505-467-4100 and they can put you in touch with the league. Thank you!

Tesuque Elementary will be having their first Cooking With Kids classes soon! Please feel free to volunteer and join your child in making Watermelon Salsa. Below are the dates and times for all classes and grades.
Kindergarten & 1st Grade - Mr. Villareal: Thursday, September 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm
4th Grade & 5th Grade - Ms. O'Donnell: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 @ 12:30 pm
2nd Grade & First Grade - Ms. Trujillo: Thursday, September 25, 2025 @ 8:30 am
6th Grade - Mr. Finnance: Thursday, September 25, 2025 @ 12:30 pm

Please join us on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 9 am in the Library to discuss how Title I funding supports our students. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.

Today, Ms. Crystal's 2nd/3rd grade class and Mr. Finnance's 6th grade class got to go to a mariachi performance at the Lensic.

Strong communication between families and schools is key to supporting every child’s success. This guide will help you make sure you’re receiving all important updates from your child’s teacher, school, and the district. For more information on how to access these platforms, FAQs, and short videos on MyPowerHub features, visit: sfps.education/mypowerhub.

Please see attachments for an important update regarding afterschool programming for school year 2025-26.
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Consulte los archivos adjuntos para obtener una actualización importante sobre el programa extracurricular para el año escolar 2025-2026.

Reminder! All students must have required vaccines or an approved exemption to attend school. This is especially important for Pre-K, 7th, and 12th grade students. Free immunizations are available through SFPS, with walk-in clinics on July 25, July 30, and August 6.

¡Recordatorio! Todos los estudiantes deben tener las vacunas requeridas o una exención aprobada para asistir a la escuela. Esto es especialmente importante para los estudiantes de prekínder, 7.º y 12.º grado. Las vacunas son gratuitas y están disponibles a través de SFPS, con clínicas sin cita previa los días 25 y 30 de julio y 6 de agosto.

🚨 Happening TOMORROW: SFPS Job Fair – May 14th! 🚨 Looking to start or grow your career in education? Santa Fe Public Schools is hiring for a variety of positions — from teachers to support staff and more! 📅 TOMORROW – Wednesday, May 14th 📍 Educational Services Center, 610 Alta Vista 🕘 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM