Today at the School of Dreams Academy, we celebrated with a spooktacular Halloween parade! 🕸️✨ Students and staff showed off their amazing costumes — from cute to creepy, the creativity was off the charts! What a fantastic way to celebrate the spirit of Halloween together! 🎭🧡
Dear SODA Families,
Just a quick reminder from KB Photography — all photo order forms are due by Tuesday, November 4th, 2025.
Please make sure all orders are turned in to Ms. Abbey or Ms. Tina in the front office (Building 18).
⚠️ Orders received after November 5th will be directed online -- Families can still place late orders online directly through KB Photography. 🌟
Today, our PreK class had the most incredible field trip to Big Jim's Farms, and what a day it was! From exploring how chilis are grown and roasted to getting hands-on with nature, our little adventurers had a blast!
We planted sunflowers🌻 had fun at the petting zoo, and everyone found the perfect pumpkin to take home! 🎃 We also got a chance to see how bees make honey and touch real beeswax! What an experience!
A huge thank you and shout-out to Mrs. Ogas and our amazing PreK team for making this such a fun and memorable day! ❤️
#FieldTripFun #BigJimsFarms #PreKAdventures #FarmLife #PumpkinPicking #BeesAndHoney #Thankful
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 29th, 2025!
We want everyone to BE HERE from bell to bell — every class, all day long!
🏆 The grade level with the highest attendance will win a special celebration!
Let’s show our school spirit and make every day count! 💪
📅 #NMBEHereDay
✨ Attendance Matters! ✨
Our Full STEAM Ahead Night was a huge success! Thank you so much to everyone who joined us! We are still feeling the after-effects of such an electric night!— every part of the night truly showcased the talent, hard work, and passion of our SODA students and staff. 💙💛
A big thank you and HUGE shoutout to all our families, community partners, and volunteers who helped make this night possible. Your support keeps our school spirit burning bright!
Check out some of our favorite moments from this unforgettable night below. SODA is definitely moving Full STEAM Ahead! 🚀
#SchoolOfDreamsAcademy #FullSTEAMAhead #SODAStrong #STEAMNight #CommunityPride
🍂🦃 You're Invited! 🦃🍂
Join us for a Thanksgiving Family Lunch on Friday, November 14th!
$5 per adult (limit 2 adults per family)
Families must RSVP by November 4th
Delicious Thanksgiving meal included!
🔗 RSVP HERE
We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this special time of gratitude and togetherness! 🧡
#thankful #SODA #GOBBLEGOBBLE #Thanksgiving
📅 October 24, 2025
Join us for an evening packed with creativity, innovation, and fun as we celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Music!
✨ Highlights Include:
🎨 Art Show (Portable 11) — Starts at 5:05 PM
🎭 Performing Arts (Portable 28) — Music, Drama, and Dance from Elementary through High School starting at 5:10 PM
🤖 TSA (Portable 12) — Robots on display 5:00–6:15 PM
🔬 Science Projects — View amazing student projects from 5:00–6:15 PM, with winners announced by the bonfire at 6:30 PM!
🍫 Cafeteria Fun — Basket raffle, s’mores kits, and digital art on display!
🎶 6:15 PM — Don’t miss the grand finale: Stomp at the Tent and the 5th & Secondary Music Performance!
A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors for making this event possible:
🌳 The Apricot Tree
❤️ Heart & Soul of NM Inc.
🔥 Sierra Lumbre LLC
Come support our talented students and enjoy an inspiring night at the School of Dreams Academy! 🌟
📍 School of Dreams Academy
📅 Friday, October 24th
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Come celebrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) with a night full of fun, creativity, and community!
Event Highlights:
🔥 Cozy Bonfire
🎨 Student Art Displays
🎭 Theater Show
🚘 Show & Shine
🎟 Basket Raffles
🎶 Music Performances
🔬 Science Fair
🤖 TSA Demonstrations
🍿 Free Food
❤️ Community Resources
Bring the whole family and experience a night of innovation, learning, and entertainment! Don’t miss out!
#FullSTEAMAhead #SODAEvents #STEAMNight #CommunityFun #SchoolOfDreamsAcademy
Last Friday, School of Dreams Academy celebrated our 1st Quarterly Secondary Awards Assembly—and what an amazing day it was! Held outside under the beautiful sky, the energy was electric as we recognized our incredible middle and high school students for their academic achievements, positive behavior, and outstanding attendance. 💪📚✨
We’re so proud to share that our Spartans earned:
✅ Perfect Attendance: 23
✅ Spartan Awards: 43
✅ Honor Roll & Superintendent’s Awards: 87 total!
👏 A huge thank-you to our dedicated staff who made this celebration possible, and to all the families who came out to cheer on their Spartans! Your support and enthusiasm made the event even more special.
💙 And most importantly, thank you to our amazing students for your hard work, and commitment to excellence. You continue to make us proud and show what it truly means to be SODA Strong! 💛
#SpartanPride #SODAStrong #StudentSuccess #SchoolOfDreamsAcademy
🏆 SODA Robotics Team Heads to Regionals! 🤖
Good day, SODA family!
On Saturday, a few of our TSA students proudly represented School of Dreams Academy at the BEST (Boosting Engineering Science and Technology) Robotics State Competition at New Mexico State University.
After finishing 8th in the seeding matches, our students fought hard in a wildcard match for the last semifinal spot—and they won it in thrilling fashion! It was such an exciting moment.
Although they didn’t advance to the finals, their strong placement and impressive engineering notebook score have officially qualified them for Regionals in Texas! 🤠🎉
Please join us in congratulating these amazing students for their hard work, teamwork, and perseverance:
✨ Nathan Depala
✨ Nathaniel Rodriguez
✨ Ayden Ingram
✨ Hunter Fawver
✨ Alex Tinker
A HUGE thank you to Mr. Viera, our incredible TSA teacher, for helping our students get there and for all his dedication and support along the way! 🙏👏
We’re so proud of all of you — way to represent SODA! 💙💛 #SpartanPride #SODA
Get ready to show your school spirit, creativity, and fun this October 24–31, 2025 at School of Dreams Academy!
Here’s what’s happening each day:
🧪 Friday 10/24 – Mad Scientist: Dress like your favorite scientist or show off your wild lab style!
🏈 Monday 10/27 – Football vs Futbol: Rep your favorite team—NFL or World Cup!
🤠 Tuesday 10/28 – Country vs Country Club: Boots and flannel or polos and skirts—your choice!
🎩 Wednesday 10/29 – Wacky vs Formal: Go all-out silly or dress to impress!
🖤 Thursday 10/30 – SODA Spirit: Wear your school colors—black, blue, and white—and show your pride!
🎃 Friday 10/31 – Halloween: Celebrate in your favorite school-appropriate costume!
✨ Please remember: All outfits must follow the school dress code. No masks or props will be allowed.
Let’s make this Fall Spirit Week one to remember! 🍁
#SchoolOfDreamsAcademy #SpiritWeek #FallFun #SODAPride
🚂 FULL STEAM AHEAD – REMINDER! 🚂
Get ready for a night of fun, creativity, and community! Join us at School of Dreams Academy next Friday, October 24, from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM for an unforgettable evening.
We’ve got something for everyone:
✨ A warm, cozy bonfire with friends and family
🎨 A stunning student art show
🎭 A special play performed by our talented theater students
🎶 Live music from our amazing school band
🤖 A thrilling robot demonstration from our TSA students
🍿 Popcorn and cotton candy to satisfy your sweet tooth while you enjoy the festivities!
📍 Location: School of Dreams Academy
906 Juan Perea Rd. Los Lunas NM 87031
🗓️ Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Bring your family, friends, and school spirit — let’s celebrate creativity, innovation, and community together! This is going to be a night to remember.
#SchoolOfDreamsAcademy #FullSTEAMAhead #CommunityEvent #SaveTheDate #FamilyFun #SweetTreats
We all want our kids to stay healthy AND keep up with learning — but knowing when to keep them home can be tricky! Here's a quick guide to help you decide:
✅ SEND TO SCHOOL IF your child:
• Has a runny nose or mild cough (with no other symptoms)
• Had no fever overnight (and hasn’t taken fever-reducing meds)
• Has a mild stomach ache or rash
• Has mild eye drainage (no fever or pain)
🏠 KEEP AT HOME IF your child:
• Has a fever over 100.4°F
• Has thrown up 2+ times in the past 24 hours
• Has watery stool and may not make it to the bathroom in time
⚠️ SEEK MEDICAL CARE IF your child:
• Has a fever + symptoms like ear pain, rash, or stomachache
• Has stomach pain AND a fever, or symptoms like bloody stool, dehydration, or hasn’t urinated in 8+ hours
• Has a persistent cough or trouble breathing
• Has swollen or injured eyes
• Has a rash with blisters or fever
👩⚕️ Not sure what to do? Call your child’s doctor or school nurse.
Learn more at 👉 https://www.attendanceworks.org/resources
#SchoolHealth #AttendanceMatters #HealthyKids #BackToSchool
Dear Parents and Students,
Just a quick reminder that there will be no school on Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and takes a moment to honor and reflect on the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous communities.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 14th. Have a safe and restful break!
🌿🧡
Ready to win an awesome prize just for showing up to school? 🏆
📅 Join our October Attendance Challenge! If you have a 7-day attendance streak, you’ll be entered into our monthly prize drawing! And guess what? You’ve got 3 chances to win! 💥
✅ Streak Dates:
🔹 10/6–10/14
🔹 10/15–10/23
🔹 10/23–10/31
💡 That’s THREE opportunities to score big just by being here every day!
So set your alarms, show up, and don’t break your streak! 📚👻
#AttendanceMatters #OctoberChallenge #ShowUpAndWin
📸 REMINDER: Picture Day is TOMORROW! 📸
Dear Parents & Guardians,
This is just a reminder that student and staff photos will be taken TOMORROW October 10th, 2025.
✅ All students will be photographed and will receive a proof in about 2 weeks, along with instructions to order online.
✅ Sibling Photos:
Sibling portraits will be taken before school only.
Please arrive 30 minutes early and bring the completed order form.
(No sibling photos will be taken during class time.) -- If you have NOT received a form there will be forms to fill out day of!
✅ Picture Day Specials!
Discounted packages are ONLY available on Picture Day!
Send the order form and payment with your student, or order online tonight using the link below:
🛒 Order or sign up for early access here:
👉 https://kenbrownorder.com/ordering/with?key=9858MW2W
📅 Prep those smiles and don’t miss out on tomorrow’s special deals!
#PictureDay #SchoolOfDreamsAcademy #PhotoReady #SmileBig
Due to it being a Professional Development day for our staff there will be no school Wednesday, October 8th!
👉 Secondary students – please remember to check your Google Classroom for any assignments or updates from your teachers.
Enjoy the mid-week break, and we’ll see everyone back in class on Thursday! 😊✏️📚
The Counseling Team is excited to kick off a fun and meaningful new school-wide initiative that blends physical activity, social-emotional learning (SEL), and teamwork: SODA Walks Across America!
👟 As a class, students will “walk” across the country by tracking their collective distance—watching their progress grow over time! Along the way, they’ll explore monthly SEL themes and engage in meaningful conversations that promote emotional wellness and connection.
💬 October’s theme: Walking Together to Prevent Bullying
🏆 To make it even more exciting, the grade level in each school (Elementary, Middle, and High) that walks the most each quarter will win a party!
The first challenge runs from Oct 2 to Dec 5
Middle and High School students will participate through their homeroom or advisory classes!
Let’s lace up, support one another, and walk across America—together! 🇺🇸✨ #SODAStrong #SpartanPride
🎉 Exciting News for SODA! 🎉
Our PreK program — led by the amazing Mrs. Ogas — is one of our flagship offerings, and today we get to celebrate a big win! The News Bulletin just ran a story about SODA receiving a healthy Pre‑K Grant. 🏫✨
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Ogas and the entire PreK team. Your dedication, creativity, and passion for our littlest learners make every day brighter. You all make us “SODA PROUD!” 💙
CHECK OUT THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: https://tinyurl.com/yc72krca
#SODAproud #EarlyEducation #HealthyPreK #Teamwork #FutureLeaders