Sandia Vista Elementary

Dear Sandia Vista Families,

We hope this newsletter finds you well and thriving! As we continue through the school year, we want to take a moment to express our appreciation for your support and partnership.

Important Announcements

• Testing Update:
  Testing is currently in progress, and our students are performing exceptionally well! Students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades will participate in ELA testing on April 8th and 9th. Additionally, 5th graders will have their Science assessments from April 15th to 17th. We encourage all students to keep up the great work. We believe in you!

• Kindergarten Roundup:
  Mark your calendars for April 10th at 4:30 PM! If you know any families with children starting Kindergarten, please encourage them to join us to meet the Kindergarten staff and begin the registration process.

• Snack Drive: March 31-April 11 - All donations will go to the Colinas Food Pantry to support our community.

• Calendar Change:
  Please note that we will be in session on April 21st.

• Wear Purple for Purple Up Day: Submit your family photos using the Photo Drop button below.
  Let's show our support for our Military Kids on April 25th by wearing purple!

Celebrations from the Week

March was a fantastic month for Sandia Vista! Several classes participated in field trips, both off-campus and on-campus. Thank you to all parents for your support in making these experiences possible!

Congratulations to the SVE Thunder Cheer squad on their 1st place win this weekend!

We want to extend our thanks to parents for beginning the re-registration process for the 25/26 school year. Your attention to this matter is crucial for our school. In the coming weeks, District Office personnel will start allocating positions for the next school year. It is imperative that as many students as possible are re-registered by that time. Currently, we have over 400 students re-registered for the fall. If you haven't yet, please log in to your PowerSchool account and complete the re-registration process.

Please keep an eye out for upcoming events, not only in your Remind messages but also on our school website. Events are posted through the end of the school year to help you stay informed.

Additional Information

• May 2nd: Thunder Pride Fun Run
• May 9th: Spring BBQ Lunch

We look forward to these exciting events and hope to see all of you there!

We are grateful for your continued partnership and support for our students. Thank you for being an essential part of our Sandia Vista family where we are learning together with Thunder Pride!

Sandia Vista Administration

Spring State Testing

We have gotten many phone calls in the office trying to plan appointments around testing.

Parents also remember that NO smartwatches or wireless earbuds are allowed.

Spring Testing for 3rd through 5th grade is as follows:

We are excited to share the latest updates from our STEAM class! This month, our

students will dive into the fascinating world of physics by exploring Sir Isaac Newton's

Third Law of Motion. They will apply this concept to build and launch straw rockets,

measure velocity outcomes, and gain hands-on experience with the principles of action

and reaction.

In addition to their physics adventures, our students have been learning about insects.

They are creating clay models to enhance their understanding of these tiny creatures.

As part of our exploration of nature, we will introduce the topic of seed dispersal.

Students will discover how seeds travel through various methods such as wind, water,

animals, and even explosive mechanisms. They will learn about birds and why they have

different beaks including how different bird beaks are adapted to eat specific types of

seeds and fruits.

As we approach the end of the year, some students are gearing up for their final

Engineering project: designing and building cardboard arcade games! To prepare for

this exciting challenge, they are learning about cardboard attachments, and developing

essential engineering skills that will help them create innovative and engaging games.

If you have any legos or stem-type activities that you would like to donate to the Steam

Lab please reach out to me at heidi.hohenberg@rrps.net

Spring is here, and we are excited to bring more movement, fun, and skill-building activities to our Physical Education classes! This month, we are continuing our focus on teamwork, coordination, and building lifelong fitness habits.

What We’re Learning:

• Cooperative Games: Working together in team challenges to build communication and sportsmanship.

• Throwing & Catching: Developing hand-eye coordination through partner and group activities.

• Fitness Stations: Rotating through fun exercises like jumping jacks, squats, and balancing activities to improve strength and endurance.

• Pacer Test (2nd) - a program to assess a student's cardiovascular fitness and track their progress over time.

Healthy Habits Tip:

Staying hydrated is key to staying active and healthy! Encourage your child to drink plenty of water before, during, and after physical activity. Proper hydration helps with energy levels, focus, and overall well-being. Send a reusable water bottle with your child to PE to help them build this important habit.

How You Can Help:

• Ensure your child wears proper footwear (sneakers) and attire for PE days.
• Encourage outdoor play at home to reinforce physical activity.
• Talk about the importance of teamwork and staying active as a family.
• Encourage your child to drink plenty of water.

Thank you for your continued support in making physical education fun and beneficial for all our students.

Stay Active & Stay Healthy!

Coach Chavez

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Sandia Vista Elementary School, Franklin Road Northeast, Rio Rancho, NM, USA
Phone: 505-338-2526