Grab your dictionaries and warm up those brain muscles! 🧠
SFPS Spelling Bee is buzzing into action, and we can’t wait to see our brilliant spellers shine on stage.
📚💛 Big words. Brave spellers. Lots of cheers.
Let the spelling showdown begin—B-E-E ready! 🐝🎉
#SpellingBee #WordWizards #BeeBrilliant #SchoolPride
Winter holidays are a special time at Acequia Madre, rooted in culture, connection, and celebration.
Now have you ever walked down Canyon Road / Acequia Madre Street on Christmas Eve and paused to admire the simple beauty of a brown paper bag and a single tealight candle? If you haven’t, consider this your sneak peek at how something so simple can light up a whole community. 🕯️💛
Please review this letter, which contains an important message regarding a concerning social media trend. Por favor, revise esta carta, que contiene un mensaje importante sobre una tendencia preocupante en las redes sociales.
♟️ Big brain alert! ♟️
Huge shout-out to the Acequia Madre Chess Club for showing up and showing OUT at the Santa Fe Prep Tournament! With 12 incredible participants, our students came together to flex their chess skills and represent our school with pride, sportsmanship, and community spirit.
👏 3rd Grade: Isaac, Isaiah
👏 4th Grade: Noah, Finn, Mica
👏 5th Grade: Eliseo, Juana, Archie, Hawthorn, Sierra
👏 6th Grade: Emil, Rio
And a special thank you to their awesome coach, Mr. Nathan Lemons, for guiding, encouraging, and helping our students grow their skills (and their confidence!) one move at a time.
Checkmate, excellence! 🖤♟️✨
Our Lady Matadors wrapped up an unforgettable basketball season! They tied with the Lady Lobos for 3rd place in regular season play and finished 4th overall in the tournament. These girls played with heart, hustle, and straight-up Matador grit every step of the way!
A huge thank you to Coach Michael Mahony for his dedication, energy, and belief in our girls. Your impact will be felt for years to come , you will be missed! 🙌💙
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Coach Jacob Apodaca, who will be leading the Lady Matadors as head coach next season. We’re excited for this new chapter! 🔥
And to our parents, families, students, and fans, thank you for showing up, cheering loud, and lifting our girls up all season long. You helped make this year one to remember!
💙🐂 Go Lady Matadors! Let’s carry this momentum into next year! 💙🐂
Hello SFPS families and community,
Please review our district procedures for handling inclement weather and ensure your devices are set up to receive alerts.
Visit: https://www.sfps.info/o/sfps/page/delays-and-closures.
SFPS aims to make weather-related decisions by 6 a.m., so families have time to adjust their routines. If a 2-hour delay is in effect, any decision to shift to a snow day will be made by 8 a.m.
Stay informed with these trusted sources:
🔹 SFPS Website & App — Check the homepage and scroll to Live Feed for real-time updates
🔹 SchoolMessenger — Receive direct text notifications
🔹 Local News — TV and radio updates
🔹 Social Media — Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for fast alerts
🔹 SFPS Weather Hotline — 505-467-3541
Stay warm, stay safe, SFPS! ❄️☃️
Your voice matters, your ideas matter, YOU matter! Our PTC is where the magic happens!!! From events to enrichment to all the special moments our kids treasure. 💫
Jump in, get involved, and help us make Acequia Madre shine even brighter!
Whether you join in person or hop on virtually, we’d love to have more parents at the table. 💛
Let’s build something amazing together, AMES community! 🌟
🎁✨ Acequia Madre Student Council Holiday Fundraiser! ✨🎁
Our amazing Student Council is spreading BIG holiday cheer by supporting Gerard’s House, a local organization that provides comfort, care, and healing for children and families in grief. 💛
📆 Begins: Monday, 12/2/25
📆 Ends: Tuesday, 12/16/25
Our donation drive is officially ON! Check out the flyer to see which items will directly support Gerard’s House and the wonderful services they offer our community. Every contribution — big or small — makes a difference. 🌟
Let’s come together, Acequia Madre, and show what our Matadors can do when we lead with kindness and heart! 🎄💚
We are overflowing with gratitude for our incredible PTC. Your dedication, fundraising, and love for our school make every opportunity possible for our students and teachers. Because of you, this year’s Art Auction raised over $25,000 to pour right back into our classrooms. We are truly, deeply thankful. 🧡
A very special thank you to our generous Art Auction Sponsors: Chimera Ventures LLC, The Borneo Project, Caroline Rohrlich, Desert Casas LLC, The Bull Ring, Surroundings, The Chimayo Cultural Preservation, Enterprise Bank, La Mama, and Kokoman. Your support means the world to our small but mighty community.
Wishing you all a warm and gratitude-filled Thanksgiving. We appreciate you more than words can say. 🦃✨
🎉🏀 MATADORS, LET’S FINISH STRONG! 🏀🎉
Our Lady Matadors are battling for 3rd place, and they need the whole community behind them!
We’re talking bows, basketballs, big energy, and ALL the Matador spirit. 💛❤️🐂
Come scream, cheer, stomp, clap, and lift our girls UP as they take on the Gonzales Lady Lobos!
📅 When: Sunday, November 23, 2025
📍 Where: Santa Fe Indian School
🏫 Address: 1501 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505
⏰ Game Time: 12:45pm
💥 Let’s PACK the stands.
💥 Let’s out-cheer the Lobos.
💥 Let’s bring that Acequia Madre energy all the way!
Vamos Lady Matadors, finish fierce! 🏀🔥🎀
Acequia Madre will be closed November 24–28 for Thanksgiving Break!
District administrative offices will be closed November 26–28.
Wishing our amazing students, staff, and families a joyful, restful holiday filled with gratitude and good food! 💛🥧
Acequia Madre Lady Matadors are charging into their tournament journey, and they need THEIR PEOPLE behind them........yep, that means YOU! 💪🔥
Come cheer, stomp, clap, and shout as our Lady Matadors take on the fierce Piñon Lady Eagles in what’s sure to be an unforgettable matchup!
📅 When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
📍 Where: Santo Niño Elementary
🏫 Address: 23 College Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87508
⏰ Time: 5:30pm
💛❤️ Bring your spirit.
💛❤️ Bring your noise.
💛❤️ Bring that Matador pride!
Let’s PACK the gym and lift our Lady Matadors all the way! 🐂✨
Vamos Matadors!!! 🏀🔥
Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference? Santa Fe Public Schools is hosting a Job Fair, and Acequia Madre is excited to share the opportunity!
Date: Thursday, November 14
Location: 610 Alta Vista Street
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
We’re hiring for a variety of positions, including:
- ALP Teachers – Bachelor’s degree required
- Educational Assistants
- EBHAs and other support roles
…and more!
✨ Join a team that’s helping to build the future of our children while growing your own career.
The Homework Hotline is here to help students tackle tricky questions, confusing problems, and “I-don’t-get-it-yet” moments! 🧠✨
Call in for friendly, free support from real teachers who are ready to guide you to that “aha!” moment. Because learning doesn’t stop when the bell rings! 📚💛
Thank you to the veterans across our nation for your courage, sacrifice, and service. ❤️💙
From all of us at Acequia Madre Elementary, we are grateful.
Lunch Times & Location (All in the Gym):
K & 1 — Lunch 10:30–11:00 | Garden Horno Feast 11:00–11:30
2nd — Lunch 11:00–11:30 | Garden Horno Feast 11:30–12:00
3rd & 4th — Lunch 12:00–12:30 | Garden Horno Feast 12:30–1:00
5th & 6th — Lunch 12:30–1:00 | Garden Horno Feast 1:00–1:30
Cost:
Adults $6 | Siblings (not attending SFPS) $3 | Teachers $5
💵 SFPS cannot accept early payments or credit cards, please bring exact change to help the line move quickly!
Election Day is here! Support Acequia Madre Elementary and all SFPS schools. The GO Bond & Mill Levy will ensure safe, supportive learning environments across Santa Fe.
Learn more at www.sfps.info
Reminder: Election Day is tomorrow! Support Acequia Madre Elementary and all SFPS schools. The GO Bond & Mill Levy will ensure safe, supportive learning environments across Santa Fe.
Learn more at www.sfps.info
