Hello SABE Familia!

I first want to welcome our new Kindergarten and new scholars and of course welcome back our returning scholars! This year is extra special because it is our 10th anniversary and I am so excited! This is the start of my eighth year at SABE and I am proud to serve SABE in my role as the head of school/executive director. Everything I do in my role is to serve the scholars, our staff and the entire community of SABE!

I am also excited about some changes and all that we have been doing this summer to continue to serve our SABE community and make SABE the best dual language school in Rio Rancho!

Please join me in welcoming back Mrs. Guerrero as our new 1st grade, English teacher and our new staff Mrs. Divett (in-house substitute), Mrs. Briseño (Kindergarten educational assistant), Mrs. Crain (2nd grade-Spanish), Mrs. Bueno (Kindergarten-Spanish), Mrs. Layne (fifth grade-bilingual), Mrs. Cruz (MS teacher), Ms. Cisneros (MS teacher), Mrs. Moffett (MS educational assistant), and Mrs. Wilder (physical education).

There are some other exciting changes at SABE! Mrs. Wilburn will be returning as our Community School Coordinator. With the NMPED grant, we will be able to support our community efforts to support our scholars and SABE both during the school day and our monthly parent engagement nights, SOMOS SABE Noches de Familia. I am also very excited that he will be continuing to build our middle school athletics program. Mrs. Guerrero will be assisting in these efforts and is excited to fill some teams to represent SABE!

Ms. M. Duran who will not only be serving as our front desk clerk and health assistant, but she will be assisting with our yearbook. Ms. Cisneros will be building SABE’s first Baile Folklórico program. Mrs. Kubler will continue SABE's Instructional Coach and assist with our ESL program. And, Mrs. Vaughn will serve as our registrar and administrative assistant.

We are excited and grateful to our middle school teachers who will be supporting our scholars with a new middle school program focusing on language and grade level development and enrichment. This year we will be renewing our charter contract and with our new building under construction, we are anxiously awaiting a move very soon!

As we begin the new school year, I want to thank you in advance for your commitment to SABE and helping us to focus our efforts on giving the best academic program to meet the needs of your children. We will continue to find ways to help every scholar reach their highest potential and become bilingual and biliterate!

As I am excited to send you this letter, it is the face-to-face interaction that I value the most. Please know that we have an open-door policy and welcome the opportunity to meet with you.

We look forward to seeing you at the annual SABE Meet the Teacher event on Thursday, August 1st from 5:00-7:00pm.

We are looking forward to watching the scholars stream out of the cars and to having our building filled with the hustle and bustle that has been absent all summer.

Thank you and see you soon, SABE family!

Dear SABE families,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 SABE school year! This year we celebrate SABE's tenth anniversary. New school year, new building, the possibilities are endless. As we embark on this new academic journey, I am filled with enthusiasm and optimism for the wonderful experiences and achievements that await our students. Our dedicated staff has been working tirelessly over the summer to prepare engaging and enriching programs that will inspire a love of learning and foster a supportive, inclusive and bilingual school environment.

At SABE, we are committed to creating a safe, enriching, and challenging educational experience for every student. This year, we will continue to focus on academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the overall well-being of our students. We believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential to student success. We invite you to ask questions and share your ideas with us.

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and working together to make this school year exceptional for your children. Thank you for your continued support and trust in our school community.

Let's make the 2024-2025 school year the best one yet!

• August 1: SABE Social/Meet the Teacher Event at 5:00 p.m.
• August 5: School starts (Full Day 3:11 p.m dismissal)
  
• August 18: Mayor's Sunday is Funday @ Haynes Park
• September 2: Labor Day (School Closed)
  
• September 3: Girl Scout Meeting

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

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

SABE participates in the USDA's National School Lunch Program. While breakfast and lunch is free for all students in the state of New Mexico, you must complete a lunch application to participate. Instructions for the program application will be sent out very soon via our Mealtime system. Our school is provided breakfast and lunch by Bernalillo Public Schools. Students are able to bring their own lunch from home if they choose.

A lunch menu will be posted on ClassDojo on a monthly basis.

Mrs. Lugo is our food program coordinator!

Our Before/After School Program will begin on Monday, August 12th.

Applications will be available at the SABE Meet the Teacher Event and through the link below. The program will begin on Monday, August 12th. All families must submit an application to the school or send it to Mrs. Kubler 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.

This school year will continue using the Driveline App. New and returning families will be receiving their new Driveline tags at the Meet the Teacher Event on August 1st. Each family will receive four Driveline tags.

Always make sure that you have your Driveline tag displayed on your rearview mirror. Cars that do not have a tag will be asked to exit the line and go to the office to pick up their child/ren. If someone else other than parents/guardians are allowed to pick up children, they will also need to display the Driveline tag. If they don't they will be asked to go to the office to pick up the child(ren) from there. Contact Ms. Duran at the front office if you do not have a Driveline tag.

Staff members will be at the drop off and pick up areas to help students. When getting off or on the vehicle, staff members will be helping students and directing where they need to go.

Below you will find a video that explains how the Driveline App work. You will also find a map for the drop-off and pick-up areas.

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.

SABE has transportation services for student pick-up and drop-off. For the 2024-2025 school year, there will be 4 bus stops. Bus transportation for our SABE families is free of charge. Applications are available below. Only those returning students and their siblings that have registered prior can begin on August 5th. New families to transportation must submit an application to the school or send it to bustransport@nmsabe.org and you will be contacted to begin on Monday, August 12th. The times below are departure times. The times can change due to traffic and the new bus routes. Your patience is appreciated while we finalize the actual times.

• #1: Cottonwood Corners: Michael’s Parking Lot (3701 Ellison Dr NW Ste B, Alb., NM 87114) @ 6:40 a.m.
  
• #2: Target Parking Lot (4225 Crestview Dr SE, RR, NM 87124) @6:50 a.m.

• #3: French Funeral and Cremations (1275 Unser Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144)
• #4: Lowes West Parking Lot (3805 Northern Blvd NE, RR, NM 87124)

We know your child's safety is very important to you. It is to us as well. Here are some ways we ensure safety.

All doors at SABE are secured and there is only one point of entry. All visitors are required to sign in at the front office and we use a system that scans drivers' licenses. Unauthorized persons are not allowed in our building. We follow all state-required safety plans and have a School Safety Plan. All SABE staff are trained in how to respond in emergency situations and follow protocols as aligned with our state-approved plan. Additionally, all staff are trained in both health and safety as it relates

Here at SABE parents/guardians pay a $100 supply fee. This fee covers all materials that students will need throughout the school year and a SABE Spirit Shirt. The supply fee will be paid through MealTime.

(www.mymealtime.com). This is an online payment system that our school uses. Payment of the supply fee will be made in two installments. The first installment will be due by August 30th. The second installment will be due by January 31st.

Returning families can pay the first installment using the same account from last year. New families will need their child's student ID number to create an account. Please contact the school office to receive your child's student ID number.

Click on the button below to access MealTime.

SABE uses ClassDojo to keep families informed. ClassDojo is an app that can be downloaded to your phone, iPad or computer. We use ClassDojo for several different purposes. Families are encouraged to check ClassDojo regularly for school and classroom news.

• Students are able to earn points for class/teacher rewards or Principal Awards.
• Teachers are able to monitor and give students points, communicate with all parents through a class story, or send/receive private messages.
• Important school-wide events and dates are posted on School Story along with other important announcements.
• Parent and Class Newsletters are shared through ClassDojo.

We also use SchoolMessenger for communicating messages including emergency messaging via email, telephone, and text. You will be receiving a text message on Friday, August 11th to opt into this service. If you want to receive these messages, please make sure you opt-in. If you do not receive a message to opt in, please contact our school registrar Mrs. Almanza via telephone and she can make sure we add you to the list. See the information below:

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.

Students and parents will be able to meet their child's teacher prior to school starting. We will have a Meet the Teacher event on August 1st at 5:00 pm. In Kindergarten through 4th grade, all students have two teachers. The students have an English and Spanish teacher. In our middle school grades students will also have a Spanish and English Teacher.

In addition, when you visit to your child's ClassDojo class, the teacher's name will appear there as well.

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.

We are busy planning some great events for this year. 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!

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.