School of Dreams Academy

​Join us in our No Shave November Challenge and help raise funds for NM Cancer Center Foundation. Download your registration form and turn it in to the front office of School of Dreams Academy to participate. ​Registration forms are available in our office and on our website, under this News Story.​​ Pictures can be emailed to swatling@sodacharter.com

The School of Dreams Academy Drama Club presents "Killing Death" and "Sleepy Hollow" November 5th at the Belen HS Auditorium. The show will begin at 6 pm and the cost is $5 per person. Come support our future thespians.

Class of 2022 Senior Night will be held at the Los Lunas Train Station on Thursday, November 4th, 2021 at 6:00 pm. Please make plans to attend if you are a senior or the parent/guardian of a senior.

Next week we are celebrating not only the return of students on November 1st, but also our 12th year as a public charter school. Students and staff are allowed to wear school appropriate costumes all week. Please remember that costume masks are not allowed, as well as no blood or weapons. Students are still required to wear a facial mask per NMPED guidelines, this can be decorated but not hinder the mask's ability to function appropriately.

Spartan Class of 2022 is inviting you and your family to a night of ice cream. Baskin-Robbins October 28, 2021 5PM-9PM 20% of the profits will go to SODA class of 2022

Hello SODA families, NMDOH will still be having the vaccine clinic here at SODA in portable 32. This event is free for the entire community and anyone interested in getting vaccinated. If you had already made an appointment for the COVID vaccine and it was cancelled, please be informed that the cancelling of the appointments was made in error. Continue to plan on coming and the appointment will be reactivated. for more details please see the event calendar.

Due to current restrictions on campus please take notice of upcoming events: Oct. 26th PSAT and Oct. 28th SAT from 8-1 pm is still scheduled Advisory teachers will be reaching with more information. Oct. 27th Senior Night will be rescheduled, date yet to be released. Oct. 29th Fall Festival will be rescheduled, date yet to be released. For other questions please contact School of Dreams Academy at 505-866-7632.

Employment Opportunities JOIN OUR TEAM! School of Dreams Academy is looking for fun, unique and energetic educators to add to our team! If you’re a dynamic teacher who thrives in a fast-paced, adrenaline infused environment where you’ll be surrounded by caring, genius minds, and a platform to change the world, then this is the place for you! The School of Dreams is looking to fill the following positions: First Grade Teacher Fifth Grade Teacher HS Math Teacher Educational Assistants Custodians Licensed Substitute Teachers Security Guards HS Counselor ECHS Liaison Social Worker HS Science Teacher Special Education Coordinator Certified Speech Language Pathologist Benefits include NM Public School Authority https://nmpsia.com/insurance.html. Email your resume and application to djarvis@sodacharter.com You may also include any additional info that lets us know more about you and your teaching style. You’ll receive an email letting you know your submission was received. We will reach out if we’d like to get more information! Let’s change the world! The School of Dreams Academy Team

Meal pickup will be available Monday through Friday, October 18 - 29th, at H2 Academics, El Cerro Dollar General, Meadow Lake Senior Citizens, Starlight Theater, and School of Dreams Academy from 10am - 12 pm.

Good afternoon SODA families and staff. All students PreK -12 will now be on virtual through the rest of October and will return to in person learning on Monday Nov 1st. Students scheduled to take the PSAT test on October 26th will be allowed on campus to take the test (details on the PSAT will be forthcoming). Teachers will be teaching from home until October 25th. Admin and office staff will be on site to take calls and answer questions as usual on Monday the 18th. Please continue to check our Facebook and website for further updates.

Due to health concerns, our FFA Pie Auction for tonight has been CANCELLED. We apologize for any inconvenience. Buyers and participants will be contacted today. Thank you!

School of Dreams Academy FFA is hosting their Annual Pie Auction this Friday Night.

Please join us tomorrow night for our virtual Parent Teacher Committee Meeting.

Hello SODA Families, We would like to inform you that there was an individual on campus on 10/6/21 & 10/7/21 who positive COVID-19. If you were in close contact with the individual you will be getting a call from SODA staff today. Please refer to the Positive exposure letter for guidance.

Upcoming test dates for high school students are as follows: 11th Grade PSAT -- October 13th 10th Grade PSAT -- October 26th 12th Grade SAT -- October 28th All testing will be held at the Los Lunas Transportation Center. Times and specifics will be dispersed to students during their advisory classes.

SODA Governing Council Meeting tonight (10/5/21) at 7:00 pm via zoom. Please join us. Here is the link. Michael Ogas is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Regular GC Meeting Time: Oct 5, 2021 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82987248252?pwd=bjY3MzVLRndDK1NoeFBLMEFXTGRkUT09 Meeting ID: 829 8724 8252 Passcode: 302542 One tap mobile +12532158782,,82987248252#,,,,*302542# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,82987248252#,,,,*302542# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 829 8724 8252 Passcode: 302542 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kvXENtCWU

Class of 2023 is hosting Paint Night this Friday from 6-8pm! Join us in painting van Gogh's Starry Night with a Spooky Twist!!! Tickets can be purchased from Mrs. Q in 10-B. $12 per guest or 2 for $20. Painting supplies are included.

Good afternoon! We are hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, October 6th from 9:00am - 2:00pm. Students 16+ and community members are welcome! Appointments are required. Email Mrs. Buda or register online at donors.vitilant.org and use Blood Drive Code: Dreams 16 year-olds will need a signed and completed Minor Donor Permit. Gets yours from Mrs. Buda or Mrs. Duran. Visitors, please sign-in at portable 24 before making your way to the Bloodmobile. Don't forget your ID.

Special Governing Council meeting tonight (9/28/21) at 7:00 pm to consider and approve the ESSER III Application via zoom This is the third round of federal COVID relief dollars provided to districts and charters. Please join us. Here is the link. Michael Ogas is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Special GC Meeting, ESSER III Application Time: Sep 28, 2021 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86340043410?pwd=Y3BkcHpEanZIUmdqcjdLNUkxc1BrQT09 Meeting ID: 863 4004 3410 Passcode: 415792 One tap mobile +12532158782,,86340043410#,,,,*415792# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,86340043410#,,,,*415792# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 863 4004 3410 Passcode: 415792 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbHkPyNLSq

Tomorrow is our first Extended Learning Day of the year! For grades PreK - 5, the theme is Transportation Methods Through STEAM. All Elementary VIRTUAL students, please login to the Zoom link provided by your classroom teacher for ELD day. For grades 6 - 12, the theme is Music and Dance. Students will be moving around so athletic wear is encouraged. Bring a water bottle! All secondary VIRTUAL students, join the zoom links provided by your advisory teacher.