As we wrap up a wonderful school year, here are a few important dates to keep in mind for our final week:
Honors Assembly: Monday, May 19 at 9:00 AM (Doors open at 8:30 AM)
Graduation: Friday, May 23 at 9:00 AM ( Doors open at 8:30AM)
Last Day of School: Friday, May 23 (normal release time)
If you plan to check your student out early on Friday, please make sure to sign them out at the front office.
Thank you for a fantastic year - we're so proud of our students and grateful for your support!
2024-2025 Class Placement Parent Input Form
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 Monday, May 19, 2025.
The 2025 Wax Museum was amazing! These kids did a terrific job! Continuing with a longstanding tradition, the Chamisa third and fourth graders presented their annual Wax Museum show on Wednesday, May 7th. Now, how does this work? 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!
Chamisa Families:
As we get into the last 2 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
May 13th-May 15th: iMSSA Testing for Middle Team
May 14th: Chamisa Spring Concert, 8:30-9:15
May 16th: Last Day to Turn in Classwork by Students
May 16th: 6th Grade Party, location TBD
May 19th: Honors Assembly
May 20th: 4th Gr to PEEC Water Festival
May 20th: Senior/6th Grade/Kinderbuddy Reunion, 2:00-2:40pm
May 21th: 5th/6th Gr Field Day, Sullivan Field
May 22nd: Kinder Teddy Bear Clinic
May 22nd: Senior Walkthrough at Chamisa, 8:30 am
May 23rd: 6th Grade Graduation and Last Day of School