Chamisa CLIPS

We understand there are some families who may have made summer plans prior to the adoption of the final 2023/2024 calendar. If you know your student will be absent on any day(s) during the week of June 3rd-7th, we kindly ask that you reach out to our attendance office as soon as possible, as we are taking attendance that week.

You can leave a message on the attendance line or speak to Teresa Mojica at 505-663-2470

Thank you.

Dear Chamisa Families,

Your child’s current teacher(s) works together with specialists, and same grade-level teachers, to prepare class lists for the next school year. They carefully consider each student’s individual needs and use the following criteria to create compatible and balanced classrooms. Final decisions for class placement rests with school personnel.

• Balance of boys and girls

• Balance of achievement levels and special services

• Balance of class size throughout the grade level

• Separation of students who do not perform well together

• Parent input based on academic and social/emotional needs or concerns

RETURN FORM

If you feel you have important information for us to consider, please take a moment to complete this optional form. Please return it to your classroom teacher by Friday, May 24, 2024.

Mathamuseum was a great success! A big thank you to Dr. Torres and Chamisa staff for their hard work and dedication to our students.

It’s Wax Museum Time once again at Chamisa Elementary! Continuing with a longstanding tradition, the Chamisa third and fourth graders will be presenting their annual Wax Museum show on Wednesday, May 15th. Now, how does this work? Great question! To start, each third and fourth grader at Chamisa Elementary School did research on a famous person, and then they turned this research into a speech to tell the story of their person. The students will present in costumes as if they were/are a famous person. Some of the people that the students chose to research include but are not limited to Secretary Deb Haaland, Billy the Kid, George Washington, Jane Goodall and several members of royalty. La Llorona will be there as well, so watch out!

Third graders researched a person of their choice. Fourth graders researched a person of their choice with a tie to either New Mexico or the American Revolution. Several 4th graders chose to research a famous relative they have that is tied to New Mexico.

Please come join us on Wednesday, May 15th! 3rd grade will present first, from 9:00AM to 9:45AM. 4th grade will then present from 10:00AM to 10:45AM. There will also be a tomato plant sale happening in the Middle Team pod, which will begin at 9:45AM. You are welcome to come and go as you please!

We hope to see you there!

Chamisa Middle Team

The TOMATO PLANT SALE will follow the Wax Museum performances. It will take place in the Middle Team Pod, which will begin at 9:40 AM. (Cash or Check only). You are welcome to come and go as you please!

Chamisa's 2023/2024 yearbook can still be ordered through Tree Ring. Orders placed after the deadline of May 5 will be shipped to your home and charged for shipping. Click on the following link to order your yearbook:

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1015562100484983

Passcode for the Chamisa yearbook:

1015562100484983

We'd like to extend a big THANK YOU to everyone who donated the delicious refreshments for Fill The Fridge for Teacher Appreciation Week! Our PTO and families are the best!

Chamisa Families:

As we get into the last 4 weeks of school, please be cognizant that your student(s) is present at school, and coming on time to school. The school is auditing student attendance for the school year. Please make sure to continue to let the office know of any absences, or upcoming absences. Students are only allowed 10 parent excused absences for the year. If absences are starting to affect a student's academic progress, a meeting will be called with the family to address the issue.

Craig Washnok

Principal

Spring Book Fair

May 3-14

Wax Museum, 3rd & 4th grades

Wed, May 15

Spirit Week

May 20-24

Kinder Teddy Bear Clinic Field Trip

Tues, May 21, 8:30

PEEC Water Festival, 4th Gr

Tues, May 21

Kinderbuddy Reunion

Tues, May 21, 2:30

Field Day, 5th & 6th gr

Wed, May 22, Sullivan Field

Senior Walk at Chamisa (graduating HS seniors)

Thurs, May 23, 8:45

6th Grade to Overlook

Thursday, May 23, 10:30

4th Gr to Bandelier

Friday, May 24

Memorial Day, No school

Mon, May 27

Upper Team Musical

Tuesday, May 28

Primary Team Field Day

Wednesday, May 29

6th Grade Graduation

Fri, May 31, 1:00 pm

June

Chamisa Awards Ceremony

Monday, June 3

Chamisa Variety Show

Tuesday, June 4 - new time 1:30 pm

1/2 Day of School

Thursday, June 6

1/2 Day of School, Last Day of School!

Friday, June 7