School of Dreams Academy

Ever wonder what would happen when you change something and what might occur because of it? Or, if you built this really cool idea that you have how it would work and solve a real-world problem we face daily? Here's your chance to come up with a question and use the scientific method or engineering design processes to research it! School of Dreams Academy will be hosting its 4th annual STEM Research Challenge December 5-8, 2022. Students in pre-k through 12th grade will conduct STEM research projects and showcase their findings. Please make sure your student connects to the SODA STEM Research Challenge Google Classroom for their grade level through their teacher. Any questions, reach out to your student's elementary classroom teacher, or secondary science or STEM research class teachers. We are excited to see your innovative and inspiring science, technology, engineering, and mathematical ideas!

SODA Technology Student Association is selling Little Caesar's Pizza Kits- shipped directly to your home- to raise funds for competition expenses. There are lots of tasty options for purchase. Thank you for supporting TSA members by using this link to order your kits: https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/fundraisers/support/9eb7b9cf-6842-4b4e-8ba2-770ac6c1bb8e

Good afternoon SODA families, If you have received an email from 'Lifetouch Photography' stating that picture day is coming up on September 20th please disregard that email and DO NOT place an order. SODA is no longer using Lifetouch Photography. School pictures will be scheduled at a later date this semester! Thank you!

Hello SODA families, This is a reminder that Utopia Dental Care will be visiting the SODA campus on Wednesday 9/7/22 to perform dental screenings and preventative care. If you are interested in having your child seen by Utopia Dental then please complete the Permission form and return it to the School Nurse no later than Friday 9/2/22. If you are needing a form sent home, please contact the School to have one sent home with your student. If you have any questions or concerns you can contact Darly Barkley at (505)363-3435 or Nurse Sandoval at (505)866-7632 option 3.

Open House September 1st from 6-8pm

Hello SODA families, Utopia Dental Care will be visiting the SODA campus to perform dental screenings and preventative care on Wednesday 9/7/2022 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. If you are interested in having your child seen by Utopia Dental then please complete the attached form and return it to the School Nurse no later than Friday 9/2/22. If you have any questions or concerns you can contact Darly Barkley at (505)363-3435 or Nurse Sandoval at (505)866-7632 option 3. You can also find the form on the School website under documents, then Nurse Office Documents. If you are needing a form sent home, please contact the School to have one sent home with your student.

The Department of Health Nurse will be at SODA on Thursday 8/18/2022 to administer vaccines for students 11 years and older. They will offer COVID, Tdap, MCV4, and HPV vaccines. You must register online for COVID vaccines, https://cvvaccine.nmhealth.org/my-registration.html Event code: YACVVOO. Please go to Nurse office Documents from the main menu of website to get permission forms or have student pick one up from the nurse or office. Student must also have a completed form signed by parents. If you want your student to have a vaccine other than COVID vaccine please call the school nurse to ensure we have scheduled your student for the vaccines of your choice.

Governing Council meeting tonight at 7 pm via Zoom. https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F86387826534%3Fpwd%3DT1BQZlFGZWJ1SHdIUVVEQURmMndTUT09&sa=D&ust=1660498620000000&usg=AOvVaw1kJnFAi9DGIoY_FAXReClB

TSA and FFA Carwash Fundraiser! This Saturday, August 13th, at School of Dreams Academy from 9:30-11:30. Please come support these awesome kids and their advisers!

Governing Council Agenda (Subject to Change) for August 9, 2022 at 7 pm, via Zoom.

Here is the 2022-2023 bus schedule! If you have questions, please contact the school at 505-866-7632.

Registration will be held on Wednesday, August 3rd from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. If you have a new elementary student please report to Bldg. 24. If you have a new secondary student, please report to Bldg. 18. Please bring an updated shot record and birth certificate.

The Governing Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday August 2, 2022 has been rescheduled for Tuesday August 9, 2022 at 7:00pm. Thank you!

Backpack drive, children MUST BE PRESENT!

Parking Permit Procedure In order to drive onto the SODA campus, students will need to obtain a parking permit application from the secretary in Building 18. Return the application with parent and student signatures along with the student’s driver’s license, current vehicle registration, and current insurance for each vehicle being driven onto campus. If students will be transporting younger siblings, their information will need to be on the form as well. If students will be transporting other students, i.e. friends or relatives, we will need written permission from both the driver’s and passenger’s parent/guardian. You will receive a parking permit that must be displayed in your vehicle at all times when driving onto campus.

Cell Phones / Personal Electronic Devices Policy Students are not permitted to use or openly carry personal electronic devices on the School of Dreams Academy campus. This includes, but is not limited to: cell phones, smart watches, personal computers, earphones/buds, MP3 Players, iPods, iPads, etc. If it is necessary to carry one of these devices onto campus it must be stored inside a students backpack/bag and turned off. Calculators and medically necessary equipment are permitted. Medical equipment must be cleared through the school nurse

Student Dress Code All students are expected to follow the school dress code, as detailed below, from their arrival to their departure each school day and during any school events, trips, or other activities. Students and dress attire should be clean, and students should be neatly groomed. All clothing should fit properly, nothing tight or oversized. Administrators shall have the discretion and final decision to determine appropriateness of attire and grooming. Dress code is as follows: ● School shirts will be a t-shirt, blouse, “polo” style or button-down shirt that meets reasonable standards of cleanliness and safety and must show respect for others. ● Personal appearance and dress that violate reasonable standards, compromise safety, demean, slur, or harass others through symbols, words, images, and/or disrupt the educational process shall not be tolerated. ● Clothing, tattoos, or accessories which advertise, display, or promote any drug (including tobacco and alcohol), sexual innuendo, violence, weaponry, profanity, hate, “In memory of...” or bigotry towards any group is prohibited. ● Shirts must cover the entirety of the shoulders, no halter tops, tank tops, spaghetti straps or muscle shirts. Shirts must be long enough to clearly overlap the belt line or stay tucked in. ● Undergarments must remain entirely covered including while seated. ● Pants, shorts, skirts and/or dresses must not be torn and must fit at the waist. The shorts, dresses and/or skirts can be no shorter than 3” above the knee. ● Spandex, leggings, fish-net stockings, pajamas, sweatpants, cut-offs, and athletic shorts, to include basketball shorts, are not permitted. ● Boys shorts must not be longer than the kneecap in length. ● Students must wear closed-toe shoes or tennis shoes with a rubber sole. No “Heely” shoes, sandals, shower shoes, rubber flip flops, slippers, or shoes with a thin heel are allowed. ● School of Dreams Academy spirit shirts and competition shirts are allowed during the school year. ● While School of Dreams Academy supports students participation on athletic teams, SODA does not allow the presentation of other school’s logos while on campus at School of Dreams Academy. Note: Children should be dressed in clothes that can be worn for active and sometimes messy play. The children play outdoors every day, weather permitting. Please consider the changing New Mexico weather, including high winds, dust, and changing temperatures.

2022-2023 General Supply Lists are posted below: 3 Year Old PreK Listed below are the supplies your child will need to start preschool. 1 Large backpack for clothes and school supplies 1 Change of clothes: including 1 pair of socks Favorite stuffed animal 1 Small water bottle that fits in a cubbyhole 1 2-pocket folder 1 Box of Crayola jumbo crayons (8-pack) 2 Pencils Large 1 Box of Crayola Washable Markers 1 Box of Glue Sticks 1 Gallon Ziploc Bags 1 Box of Ziploc Sandwich Bags 1 Package of Baby Wipes 1 Large Container of Disinfecting Wipes 2 Boxes of Kleenex 1 or more family photos (we put them around the room for children to see) Please clearly label all items with your child's first and last name. 4 Year Old PreK Listed below are the supplies your child will need to start preschool. 1 Backpack 1 Change of clothes: including 1 pair of socks 1 downtime blanket 1 small pillow and/or favorite stuffed animal 1 Small water bottle that fits in a cubbyhole 1 2-pocket folder 1 Box of Crayola jumbo crayons (pack of 8) 2 Large Pencils 1 Box of Crayola Washable Markers 1 Box of Glue Sticks 1 Gallon Zip Lock Bags 1 Box of Sandwich Zip Lock Bags 1 Package of Baby Wipes 1 Large Container of disinfecting wipes 2 Boxes of Kleenex 1 or more family photos (we place them around the room for children to see) Please clearly label all items with your child's first and last name. Kindergarten Listed below are the supplies your child will need to start kindergarten. Student backpack labeled with name Water bottle labeled with name Plastic bin for supplies – size of shoe box 3-ring binder – 1inch binder 12 pencils – sharpened “Crayola” crayons – 24 count (2 boxes) Markers -bold Erasers (2 large pink) 3-4 glue sticks 2 black dry erase markers Personal Dry Erase Board (whiteboard) (can be purchased at Dollar Tree) Sock or eraser for white board 3 notebooks Scissors safety – child Yellow highlighters Disinfectant Wipes Box of Kleenex * Please note that your child’s teacher may ask for additional/specific items for their class* Grades 1-5 Listed below are the supplies your child will need to start the school year. Student backpack labeled with name Water bottle labeled with name Box or plastic container for supplies – size of shoe box 12 pencils – sharpened “Crayola” Crayons Colored markers and colored pencils Erasers 3-4 glue sticks 2 black dry erase markers Personal Dry Erase Board (whiteboard) (can be purchased at Dollar Tree) Eraser for white board 3 wide-ruled notebooks Wide-ruled loose leaf paper (one pack) Scissors safety – child Highlighters Disinfectant Wipes Box of Kleenex 1 ream of copy paper * Please note that your child’s teacher may ask for additional/specific items for their class* Grades 6-12 Listed below are the supplies your child will need to start the school year. Earphones Pencils Pens Highlighter Colored Pencils Notebook Back Pack Water Bottle with name on it Box of tissues * Please note that your child’s teacher may ask for additional/specific items for their class*

The School of Dreams Academy Governing Council invites interested individuals to apply for vacancies in our Governing Council. The SODA Governing Council plans to appoint new members at the September 6, 2022, regular meeting. Our Governing Council meets monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Occasionally, special meetings are required in order to conduct school business in a timely manner. Click the link below to learn more about governing board responsibilities. Deadline for Applications is Wednesday August 17, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. https://docs.google.com/document/d/12XKvc2FV3ZVL0YFFTDXDzbGoXKynGNrf/edit?sp=sharing&ouid=105163068933736436423&rtpof=true&sd=true

7/19/22 Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s), It’s hard to believe the start of school is just around the corner. I hope you were able to have a safe and restful summer. Below are back to school updates, some changes, and important information you need to know. Staff Return Staff will have inservice meetings August 1st through August 3rd. Start of classes Grades 1 - 12 - Thursday, August 04, 2022 Pre K and K - Monday, August 15, 2022 Start and end times This is a change from previous years. We want to foster a “one school” mentality with all students (except for PreK) starting and ending at the same time. This will allow staff to collaborate vertically across grade levels and provide consistency with key curriculum areas like math, reading, and STEAM initiatives. K - 12 will begin classes at 8:30 and dismissal will be at 3:30 Pre K will begin classes at 8:30 - 11:30 for 3 Year Olds (Morning) and 12:30 - 3:30 for 3 Year Olds (Afternoon) Pre K for 4 Year Olds will begin classes at 8:30 and dismissal will be at 3:30 Pre K and Child Find We will once again offer our NM PreK program for 4 year olds (must turn 4 prior to September 1st). This program fills fast so there might already be a waiting list. 3Y, 4Y DD PreK programs are for children who have an identified need requiring IEP related services. Screenings, evaluations, and placement IEP meetings are ongoing. There is no cap on the enrollment, so if parents have concerns regarding their child’s development in areas of communication, social emotional, motor, or cognitive development they can call the Child Find/ PreK Coordinator at 505.866.7632 Transportation In order to make the start and end times work, we will be transporting all students K-12 at the same time. Many small school districts across the state and country do this. We are providing an adult bus attendant, in addition to our bus driver, to alleviate any concerns parents might have with older kids riding with younger kids. Bus pickup locations and times will be provided at registration and will be posted on our website and FB page. Registration We have put much effort into streamlining our registration process since last spring. Most of you filled out information online which has helped us tremendously to make this process easier. On Tuesday 8/2/22 and Wednesday 8/3/22 we will have registration for both new and returning students at the Los Lunas Transportation Center. Details regarding times for different grade levels will also be posted on our website and FB page for your convenience. Dress Code Once again we will not be requiring “school uniforms” per say in order to lessen the financial burden on families from having to purchase clothes with logos. However, we will continue to have a well defined code of dress which will also be made available at registration, posted on our website and FB page. Classroom and Office Moves To better address our growing enrollment needs we have had to move some of our classrooms, office spaces and services. Anyone at school will be able to assist you in finding the class or office you need when you come onto our campus. Closed Campus School of Dreams Academy is a closed campus. Students must be signed out by a parent or guardian whenever they leave early. High School students who leave campus early or arrive late due to work or college schedules must sign in and out at the secondary office. STEM Lab We are excited to offer a new STEM / Research lab that is currently being built out. This lab, staffed by Mrs. Nilvo, will provide age appropriate STEM and research opportunities for all grade levels throughout the school year Along these lines, we will be bringing back a school-wide science fair. We will notify you with details once school starts. Student Attendance Students are expected to attend classes on campus this year. Students may have certain medical needs that warrant time off campus but those needs must be outlined by a doctor. All students must come to the campus for any state testing and reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure the safety and health of those students. Career Technical Education (CTE) This past year we have worked hard to build out CTE clusters and course offerings. This year we will begin by offering Agriculture, Computer Graphics, Robotics, Intro to Construction, Career Explorations, Film and Videotape, and several others. RAPTOR SECURITY SYSTEM We are in the process of implementing the Raptor Emergency Management and Security systems on our campus. This system will help us detect potentially harmful persons and remove them from campus, assist in the process of accountability during campus drills or emergencies, assist emergency responders, and ensure that students are only picked up by approved family members. How does this directly affect you? When visiting campus you will be asked to scan a state issued photo ID to participate in activities or to sign out a student. Supply Lists Supply lists will be posted on our website, FB page, and we will have copies available during registration. 7/19/22 Estimados padres y tutores: Es difícil creer que el comienzo de clases está a la vuelta de la esquina. Espero que hayan podido tener un verano seguro y tranquilo. A continuación se encuentran actualizaciones de regreso a la escuela, algunos cambios e información importante que necesita saber. Regreso Personal tendrá reuniones de capacitación del 1 al 3 de agosto. Inicio de clases Grados 1 - 12 - Jueves 04 de agosto de 2022 Pre K y K - Lunes 15 de agosto de 2022 Horas de inicio y finalización Este es un cambio con respecto a años anteriores. Queremos fomentar una mentalidad de "una sola escuela" con todos los estudiantes (excepto PreK) comenzando y terminando al mismo tiempo. Esto permitirá que el personal colabore verticalmente en todos los niveles de grado y brindará coherencia con áreas clave del plan de estudios como matemáticas, lectura e iniciativas STEAM. K - 12 comenzará las clases a las 8:30 y la salida será a las 3:30 Pre K comenzará las clases a las 8:30 - 11:30 para niños de 3 años (mañana) y de 12:30 - 3:30 para niños de 3 años (Por la tarde) Pre K para niños de 4 años comenzará las clases a las 8:30 y la salida será a las 3:30 Pre K y Child Find Nuevamente ofreceremos nuestro programa NM PreK para niños de 4 años (deben cumplir 4 años antes del 1 de septiembre ). Este programa se llena rápido, por lo que es posible que ya haya una lista de espera. Los programas 3Y, 4Y DD Pre K son para niños que tienen una necesidad identificada que requiere servicios relacionados con el IEP. Las reuniones de selección, evaluación y colocación del IEP están en curso. No hay límite en la inscripción, por lo que si los padres tienen inquietudes con respecto al desarrollo de su hijo en las áreas de comunicación, desarrollo social, emocional, motor o cognitivo, pueden llamar al Coordinador de Child Find/PreK al 505.866.7632 Transporte Para comenzar y finalizar el trabajo, estaremos transportando a todos los estudiantes K-12 al mismo tiempo. Muchos distritos escolares pequeños en todo el estado y el país hacen esto. Estamos proporcionando un asistente de autobús adulto, además de nuestro conductor de autobús, para aliviar cualquier preocupación que los padres puedan tener con los niños mayores que viajan con niños más pequeños. Los lugares y horarios de recogida de los autobuses se proporcionarán en el momento del registro y se publicarán en nuestro sitio web y en la página de FB. Registro Hemos puesto mucho esfuerzo en agilizar nuestro proceso de registro desde la primavera pasada. La mayoría de ustedes completó la información en línea, lo que nos ha ayudado enormemente a facilitar este proceso. El martes 8/2/22 y el miércoles 8/3/22 tendremos registro para estudiantes nuevos y antiguos en el Centro de Transporte de Los Lunas. Los detalles sobre los horarios para los diferentes niveles de grado también se publicarán en nuestro sitio web y en la página de FB para su conveniencia. Código de vestimenta Una vez más, no exigiremos "uniformes escolares" para disminuir la carga financiera de las familias al tener que comprar ropa con logotipos. Sin embargo, continuaremos teniendo un código de vestimenta bien definido que también estará disponible en el registro, publicado en nuestro sitio web y página de FB. Mudanzas de aulas y oficinas Para abordar mejor nuestras crecientes necesidades de inscripción, hemos tenido que trasladar algunas de nuestras aulas, oficinas y servicios. Cualquiera en la escuela podrá ayudarlo a encontrar la clase o la oficina que necesita cuando venga a nuestro campus. Campus cerrado School of Dreams Academy es un campus cerrado. Los padres o tutores deben firmar la salida de los estudiantes siempre que se vayan temprano. Los estudiantes de secundaria que salen temprano de la escuela o llegan tarde debido a los horarios del trabajo o de la universidad deben registrarse al entrar y salir en la oficina de secundaria. Laboratorio STEM Nos complace ofrecer un nuevo laboratorio STEM/de investigación que actualmente se está construyendo. Este laboratorio, atendido por la Sra. Nilvo, brindará oportunidades de investigación y STEM apropiadas para la edad para todos los niveles de grado durante todo el año escolar. De esta manera, traeremos de vuelta una feria de ciencias para toda la escuela. Le notificaremos con los detalles una vez que comience la escuela. Asistencia Se espera que los estudiantes asistan a clases en el campus este año. Los estudiantes pueden tener ciertas necesidades médicas que justifiquen tiempo fuera del campus, pero esas necesidades deben ser descritas por un médico. Todos los estudiantes deben venir al campus para cualquier examen estatal y se realizarán adaptaciones razonables para garantizar la seguridad y la salud de esos estudiantes. Educación técnica profesional (CTE) El año pasado hemos trabajado arduamente para crear grupos de CTE y ofertas de cursos. Este año comenzaremos ofreciendo agricultura, gráficos por computadora, robótica, introducción a la construcción, exploración de carreras, películas y cintas de video, y varios otros. SISTEMA DE SEGURIDAD RAPTOR Estamos en proceso de implementar los sistemas de Seguridad y Manejo de Emergencias Raptor en nuestro plantel. Este sistema nos ayudará a detectar personas potencialmente dañinas y sacarlas del campus, ayudar en el proceso de rendición de cuentas durante simulacros o emergencias en el campus, asistir a los servicios de emergencia y asegurar que los estudiantes sean recogidos únicamente por miembros de la familia aprobados. ¿Cómo te afecta esto directamente? Cuando visite el campus, se le pedirá que escanee una identificación con foto emitida por el estado para participar en actividades o para firmar la salida de un estudiante. Listas de suministros Las listas de suministros se publicarán en nuestro sitio web, página de FB, y tendremos copias disponibles durante el registro.