Picture Day is tomorrow! Please dress your best and bring your smiles!
Reminder: Picture day is on Tuesday September 5th. There is no school on Monday September 4th.
September Attendance Challenge
Picture Day is coming up on Tuesday, September 5th 2023. Looking forward to seeing everyone and their smiles!
2023 Yearbooks For Sale
-Elementary Yearbooks can be purchased with Ms. Grace in the Elementary Office for $25, 16 yearbooks available
-Secondary Yearbooks can be purchased with Ms. Duran in Room 7A for $40, 15 yearbooks available
*Limited supplies available, first come first serve basis
Hello School, Community Day! Our first STEAM Day of the year is Wednesday August 30, 2023.
School of Dreams Academy's Child Find Program
Picture Day is coming on September 5th! Flyers will be sent home with your students this week.
School of Dreams Academy’s Child Find
Child Find is a part of the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that requires states to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities ages three to 21 who are in need of special education services.
School of Dreams Academy conducts screening and evaluations of preschool-aged children who are suspected of having developmental delays or disabilities in one or more of the following areas:
Communication Skills
Cognitive Skills
Motor Skills
Daily Living Skills
Social/Emotional Skills
Vision
Hearing
Orthopedic Needs
Who should be screened?
Children who:
Have parents/guardians with concerns about their development (concerns about child speaking, understanding of language, learning, eye-hand coordination, movement, socialization, hearing, vision, or other reasons).
Are 3 years old, but still younger than kindergarten age (5 years old before Sept. 1st.)
Are residents of Valencia County.
What will happen at the screening?
Screening takes about 45 minutes. The screener(s) will play with your child using
developmental screening tools.
You will be asked questions about things your child may do at home or in childcare.
Children will have their vision and hearing checked.
What will happen after the screening?
The screener and parent will talk about the outcome of the screening and any next steps to take. This may include further evaluation(s) or referrals to other community services.
How does a screening get scheduled?
Please call the School of Dreams Academy’s Child find office at (505) 866-7632 or email teresao@sodacharter.com to get the process started.
All screenings, evaluations, and services are at no cost and occur every Thursday from 8:30 to 12:00.
Contact Information
For questions regarding Early Childhood Pre-K special education, please contact Teresa A. Ogas at teresao@sodacharter.com or (505)866-7632.
Welcome students and families to the 2023-2024 school year! We are looking forward to a great school year. As we begin the school year, we would like to update you on the New Mexico Attendance for Success Act. The NM Attendance for Success Act replaced the Compulsory School Attendance Law in 2019. Please see the details below:
What is an absence?
Excused Absence: A class/school day absence for medical, death, religious or tribal obligations as discussed in local school board policy. Medical Absence: Doctor-authorized absence for medical reason. Unexcused Absence: Absence from class/school day for which student does not have an excuse under AfSA or local school board policy. Attendance at a school-sponsored event is NOT an absence.
Tiered Intervention Approach
Tier 1: Whole school prevention: Universal, whole-school strategies for students who have missed less than 5% of classes/days for any reason
Tier 2: Individualized Prevention: Targeted strategies for students who have missed 5% but less than 10% classes/days for any reason
Tier 3: Early Intervention: Interventions for students missing 10% but less than 20% classes/days for any reason
Tier 4: Intensive Support: Interventions for students missing 20% or more classes/days for any reason.
The Attendance for Success Act is designed to combat chronic and excessive absenteeism by establishing whole school prevention strategies, enacting early warning systems, implementing tiered interventions and engaging support services designed to keep our kids in school so they may succeed. Please do not be alarmed if you receive a phone call from our attendance team. We are required by the state to make contact with you if your student misses more than 5% of the school year. The link below will take you to the New Mexico Attendance for Success Act for further details and explanation.
SHSB_Chaptered-Attendance-For-Success-Act.pdf (state.nm.us)
Please feel free to contact our attendance team if you have any questions or concerns.
Deborah Valencia
Attendance Liaison
School of Dreams Academy - SODA
906 Juan Perea Rd, Los Lunas, NM 87031
Deborahvalencia@sodacharter.com
(505) 866-7632
School of Dreams Academy is actively looking for BUS DRIVERS and SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS. If interested, please contact the us at 505-866-7632 or apply on our website!
Have a fantastic Friday!
Please join us Tuesday August 1st for our Meet & Greet!
School of Dreams Academy Parent-Teacher Committee Needs YOU!
Special Governing Council meeting July 24,2023.
General supply lists are now available. Please keep posted for further updates.
Please come out tomorrow and get your car squeaky clean while supporting SODA NHS and the class of 2024!
Make plans to join us July 8th and get your car washed by the Class of 2024 and the National Honor Society!
FFA will be selling Snow Cones tomorrow for Field Day starting at 2:30pm in building 27. $2 for a large and $1 for a small.