Dear SABE families,

Welcome to September! As we move into the heart of the school year, our focus this month is on building a strong sense of community and fostering family engagement. We believe that when families, educators, and students work together, everyone succeeds, and we have several exciting events and opportunities lined up to bring us closer as a community.

We are thrilled to invite you to our ¡SOMOS SABE! Noche de familia on Thursday, September 19th starting at 5:30 p.m . This event is designed to celebrate and strengthen our school-family partnerships through meaningful conversations, activities, and learning opportunities. We hope you can join us as we explore ways to work together for the success of all our students.

In October, we’ll be hosting our October Fiesta on Thursday, October 17th. It will be a lively celebration that brings together our entire school community to enjoy fun games, food and fun! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other families and celebrate our school's vibrant culture. Candy donations for this event will start on October 1st.

Additionally, we invite all parents to join our SABE Family Council. This is a great way to get involved in decision-making, provide feedback, and help shape the future of our school. If you are interested please click on the link below and we will contact you with more information.

Thank you for your continued support and participation in our school community. Let’s make this a fantastic month of growth and connection!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Reyes

• September 17: Constitution Day
  
• September 17: Girl Scouts @ 5:15 p.m.
• September 19: ¡SOMOS SABE! Noche de familia
• September 25: Jiu Jitsu Assembly
• September 27: Student Ambassadors' Meeting @ 8:00 a.m.
• October 1: Candy donations start for SABE Fall Fiesta
• October 2: Drop-Off Donut Day
• October 4: Principal Awards Assembly
• October 10: Fire Prevention day @ SABE (More details to follow)
• October 11: Student Ambassador Meeting @ 8:00 a.m.
• October 14: Indigenous Peoples' Day - NO SCHOOL
• October 14-18: Fall Book Fair
• October 17: SABE Fall Fiesta (More details to follow)

Monday – Thursday

7:30-7:50 Drop Off
7:30-8:05 Breakfast in the Classroom
7:50 Instructional Day Begins
11:00-1:00 Lunch Block
3:11-3:26 Pick Up

Friday
7:30-7:50 Drop Off
7:30-8:15 Breakfast in the Classroom
7:50 Instructional Day Begins
11:00-1:00 Lunch Block
1:50-2:05 Pick Up

At SABE, the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priorities. In light of recent concerns about school safety and threats that have been made on schools, we want to reassure you that we are fully committed to maintaining a secure and supportive learning environment.

We take any threats to our school seriously and have established comprehensive safety protocols to ensure that all potential risks are addressed swiftly and appropriately. Our staff regularly undergoes safety training, and we have strong partnerships with local law enforcement to respond quickly to any situations that may arise. We also conduct routine drills to prepare students and staff for emergencies, ensuring everyone knows how to act safely.

We encourage parents and students to report any suspicious activity or concerning behavior immediately. Open communication is key to keeping our community safe, and we urge families to talk with their children about the importance of sharing concerns with a trusted adult.

If you have any questions about our safety procedures or would like to discuss any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to creating a safe environment where students can learn and thrive.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

What is ¡SOMOS SABE! Noche de familia?

This is a monthly event that is put on every month on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Every month showcases a different theme. It can be related to learning that is going on in the various classrooms, showcasing our school talent, parent information workshops or simply having fun playing Bingo. Every month is different. For the month of August we showcased our classrooms.

Themes

August - Back to School Open House

September - Community

October - Fiestas de SABE (Candy donations will start on October 1st)

Join us for our September event on September 19th at 5:30 p.m. We will have fun activities in the classrooms and La Turquesa food truck for a yummy dinner.

We are excited to have started our scholar recognitions. There are three awards that students are able to earn.

Principal's Award: This award is granted to scholars that have been nominated by their teachers. The scholars that receive this award are recognized for reflecting our 3 personal standards of making good choices, showing respect and solving problems.

Perfect Attendance: Scholars that have perfect attendance (no absences. no late or leave early) for the month will receive recognition.

Dojo Point Winner: The scholar with the most Dojo points in the class will receive this recognition. Students receive Dojo points for demonstrating our 3 Personal Standards in addition to other positive behaviors that teachers have deemed important to contribute to our scholars' success.

SABE. follows the 3 personal standards of

• Making good decisions (choices)
• Showing respect
• Be a problem solver

As part of our Positive Behavior Support (PBS) program, students have had assemblies that address the 3 Personal Standards in different common areas in the school. During the PBS assemblies, staff members have been talking to the students about what the personal standards look like and sound like. Emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility.

Part of our PBS program, students are also able to receive a Positive Office Referral. The office referral is sent to the principal, Mrs. Reyes. Mrs.Reyes and the student call the parent or guardian to let them know of the Positive Office Referral and the student also receives a prize from Mrs. Reyes' treasure box. It's very exciting to see the smiling faces of the students and the joy of the parents over the phone.

The teachers have also been working with the students about the personal standards and classroom expectations. Below are some examples of the discussions that have taken place in the classrooms.

Congratulations to 1st grade for having the highest attendance rate (95%) for the month of August! The class will be receiving a prize.

The teachers and staff want to emphasize the importance of school attendance. Below are some information on the importance of school attendance. Students lose out on instruction and may cause them to fall behind. Our overall student attendance rate for August was 87%. Our goal at SABE is to have an attendance rate of 95%. We know it's possible because our 1st grade class has shown us.

At SABE students do not have a supply list. Families pay a supply fee ($100) which covers all the needed supplies for the year. The fee will be paid in two $50 installments (September and January).

Returning families are able to go to www.mymealtime.com to make the first payment. New families will be contacted due to some technical difficulties we are experiencing while trying to add new students to the system.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office at (505) 771-0555.

Students wear their SABE gear.

SABE Casual Dress Friday is a fundraiser for our school. Students can dress casually (school appropriate) by paying $1.

On Wednesday, September 25th, Profe Souza will be having student presentation for our SABE students. There will be a free jiu jitsu session for interested students on the same day after school. See the flyer below for more information.

Click on the picture to access a copy of the calendar and school website.

Thank you to everyone that is helping us keep our students and staff members safe during drop-off in the morning and pick-up in the afternoon.

Unfortunately, we are noticing that there are parents/guardians that are not following the indications of the staff members and making it unsafe for both students and staff.

• We ask that when entering the parking lot do not speed or cut off cars. This poses a danger and can result in harming people and/or cars.
• The 3 Personal Standards that we teach the students also apply to the adults, staff members and parents/guardians. Our students are learning from us so please be respectful when addressing the staff members. Our staff members will also show the same respect.

Thank you for your support.

Refer to the photos below that show the flow of traffic.

Morning Drop-Off: All students are dropped off in the "Yellow Zone".

Afternoon Pick-Up

• Yellow Zone: Parents of students in Kindergarten - 3rd grade that have no siblings will be picked up in the Yellow Zone. Any students in 3rd grade that have younger siblings, they too will be picked up in the Yellow Zone.
• Blue Zone: Parents of students 4th-8th grade parents will pick up their children in the Blue Zone. If 4th -8th grade students have younger siblings, the younger siblings will be with them ready to be picked up.

Yes. Students at SABE wear uniforms. The picture shows the uniform options for our school. You may also see this on our school website, https://nmsabe.org/parents/dress-code/ .

Our SABE PTA will also send home information about uniform exchanges.

Students can also wear their school spirit shirt as part of the uniform. Below is a link to purchase school spirit shirts. This purchase is optional for parents. All purchases are 30% off July 31st - September 3rd.

SABE PTA is a group of parent volunteers who support the needs of our students and school. In order to host fun family events, and provide support to our SABE students and staff, we rely on the participation and generosity of our community members.

The SABE PTA team can always use volunteers to serve in different capacities. If you are interested in volunteering for the PTA please contact our school office at (505) 771-0555.

More information to come!

SABE provides before and after school care. If you are interested in the care program for your child/ren please submit an application to the school or send it to Mrs. Reyes at careprogram@nmsabe.org.

Program Hours:

• Before School 7:00 - 7:30 a.m.
• After School Program is from 3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This year there will be a fee for the program. Fee rates are listed in the After & Before School Program Application. If your family is experiencing financial difficulty and you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please contact Mrs. Rodriguez at jrodriguez@nmsabe.org.

If you need information or have any questions please email our Operations Coordinator, Mrs. Kubler at careprogram@nmsabe.org.

Click below for the link.

SABE provides bus transportation free of cost. If you are interested in having your child ride the bus, please use the form below and someone from our office will contact you with further information.

Click below to access the NM Health website for information regarding immunization information. The website has information both in English and Spanish.

Scan the QR code to access SABE's Parent and Student Handbook. If you would like a physical printed copy, please inform your child's teacher and we can get you a copy printed from the front office.