🎶 National Arts in Education Week – Day 2!

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, we celebrate the art of music with our very own Mrs. Keener! Students explored how music inspires creativity, builds community, and connects us to culture and emotion. Get ready for a day filled with rhythm, melody, and the joy of making music together!

about 1 month ago, Amy Stone
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🎨✨ Day 1 of National Arts in Education Week at Acequia Madre and we’re kicking it off with some serious moves! 💃🕺 Check out these girls rocking it in Just Dance Club to K-Pop Demon Hunters – Golden! 🌟

The arts bring joy, creativity, and confidence to our students every single day—and this week we get to celebrate it all! 🖌️🎶🎭

#BecauseOfArtsEd #NAEW #AMES #AcequiaMadreProud
about 1 month ago, Amy Stone
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🌟 Calling All LEGO Lovers! 🌟
Help Our 5th Grade Build a Sustainable City!
Our 5th graders are about to launch an exciting Technology Project—creating a Sustainable City out of LEGOS! 🏙️🌱

We are asking for LEGO donations to make this dream city come to life.

📅 City building begins: Thursday, September 25, 2025
📦 All LEGOS donated will become part of a permanent school LEGO collection for future projects.
✅ New or gently used LEGOS welcome
✅ Any shapes, sizes, or colors appreciated
✅ No LEGO set too small—every brick helps build our city!
💡 Together, we can give students the tools to create, design, and imagine a brighter future.

Please send your donations to the 5th grade classroom.

Thank you for supporting arts, innovation, and creativity at Acequia Madre Elementary!
about 1 month ago, Amy Stone
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📅 Mark your calendars—SFPS has released September-October important dates, so you won’t miss a thing!
about 1 month ago, Amy Stone
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🎉 Acequia Madre Shines at Fiesta de Santa Fe! 🎉 What an incredible turnout from Acequia Madre students and families at this year’s annual Fiesta de Santa Fe Pet Parade! The energy, spirit, and participation were truly inspiring. A very special shoutout goes to Sarah Martinez, who dedicated extra time alongside Mrs. Stanton and the Student Council to beautifully decorate Ferdinand the Bull. Their creativity and teamwork helped Acequia Madre stand out in a big way. And stand out we did—the judges themselves remarked that Acequia Madre really “showed up” this year… right before awarding us Best Fiesta-Themed Float AND BEST SCHOOL ENTRY!!!!🌟🐂
about 1 month ago, Amy Stone
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Acequia Madre fourth grader London Kiffin won 3rd place in her division at the School Arts Exhibition of the New Mexico State Fair. Selected from thousands of student artworks, London's piece is a collagraph on homemade paper, crafted with the guidance of her Art teacher, Ms. Katy Hees.

During the awards ceremony at the State Fair, London was congratulated by Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales and other state leaders in Arts Education. Congratulations London!

We are proud to celebrate our arts programs during New Mexico's "Year of the Arts in Education!"
about 2 months ago, Amy Stone
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🎨✨ Mark your calendars! The Annual AMES Art Auction is coming soon—a night to celebrate creativity, community, and one-of-a-kind student art. Don’t miss your chance to bid, mingle, and support our school in the most colorful way! 🖌️🖼️
Tickets on sale NOW!
about 2 months ago, Amy Stone
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🚲✨ Friday (St)roll to School is rolling strong! ✨🚲
Each week, more and more students are joining the ride—over 20+ bikers pedaling together these past Fridays! It’s a joyful way to kick off the school day with friends, fresh air, and fun. Let’s keep the wheels turning—grab your bike, scooter, or walking shoes and join the movement next Friday!
about 2 months ago, Amy Stone
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✨ Get Ready for Adventure After the Bell! ✨
Afternoons just got more exciting—our awesome afterschool clubs are back and better than ever! From cooking up fun in Junior Chef Club, to shining on stage in Musical Theatre, to strumming along in Ukulele Club (and so much more), there’s something for every interest and talent. Don’t miss the chance to learn new skills, make friends, and have a blast after school—register today and join the fun! Click Here for Registration Link !

about 2 months ago, Amy Stone
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REMINDER, THIS SATURDAY! Bring your entire family, including your pet and pass out candy on the plaza. We will meet at the PERA Building by 7:45AM for costumes and parade preparations. Wear black and gold or your AMES t-shirts to show your school spirit!! Go Matadors!
about 2 months ago, Amy Stone
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Together at Acequia Madre we rise—celebrating Zozobra, uplifting local business, FS2, and shining bright with community pride! Go Matadors!
@FS2 #FS2 #AMES
about 2 months ago, Amy Stone
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Just like Zozobra helps Santa Fe send worries up in smoke, Mrs. Montoya and Ms. Amy are ready to let go of last year’s gloom and make room for fun, laughter, and brand-new adventures this school year!

What is your best Zozobra sound impression?

about 2 months ago, Amy Stone
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AMES Back to School Night was a huge success despite the stormy weather! Our amazing PTC pulled it all together with model teamwork, and Pantry Dos kept everyone smiling with their delicious food. A special shoutout goes to Jared Tafoya for working the grill like a champ—thank you for making the night unforgettable!
about 2 months ago, Amy Stone
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Back to School BBQ & Open House!
Back to School BBQ & Open House!
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.
about 2 months ago, Tara Melton
Stay connected in 3 easy steps
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2 months ago, Amy Stone
Back to School BBQ & Open House!
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.
3 months ago, Tara Melton
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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.
3 months ago, Tara Melton
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🚨 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
5 months ago, Tara Melton
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Thank you all for coming to our 2025 Fun(d) Run!

Here are the winners:
Kindergarten - Alex (1st), Sebastian (2nd), Frank (3rd)
1st Grade Ms. H - Aria (1st), Yaritza (2nd), Ivanna (3rd)
1st Grade Ms. P. - Lucy (1st), Zev (2nd), Bridger (3rd)
2nd Grade - Mohamed (1st), Ethan (2nd), Juniper (3rd)
3rd Grade - Mica (1st), Natalya (2nd), Zeek (3rd)
4th Grade - Sierra (1st), Caio (2nd), Joshua (3rd)
5th Grade - Josie (1st), Luna (2nd), Pema (2nd - tie)
6th Grade (not everyone had their name on their tag, so this is slightly different than when we announced it live) - Noah (1st), Valentina (2nd), Deilany (2nd - tie)

The first one of each class will have breakfast with Dr. D. one fine morning in May. We will let the kids and families know as soon as we have a date set.
The fun(d) run t-shirt design is by Ferris in 5th grade and the design on the banner in front of the school is by Luna in 4th grade.

Thank you for sponsoring our Run and for showing up. Thank you to our sponsors (Chimaera Ventures LLC, First Citizens Bank, Bull Ring, The Compound, Surroundings, Onco Assist, Loam, and La Mama), the Churro Bar for the excellent churros, and everyone who made a contribution towards our school and/or volunteered for the event!

6 months ago, Dietger De Maeseneer
Volunteers are the beating heart of Acequia Madre! They model generosity and help our students see that joy is a natural byproduct of sharing and giving. We appreciate all you do to support our school!
6 months ago, Dietger De Maeseneer
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