
Dear Parent or Guardian,
We have been granted a deadline extension to June 29th!
The (FCC) recently approved 3.2 billion dollars in funding for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB). This program allows qualified families to receive a free hotspot with the monthly service charges 100% covered.
To qualify: the household must either qualify for federal assistance (SNAP, Medicaid, etc) or qualify for free/reduced lunch.
(A household can also qualify if they've earned in 2020: under 99K - single filer or under 198K - joint filer)
To receive your free hotspot or mobile device:
Step 1: Go to www.ebbusa.org and fill out the relevant fields.
Step 2: Select device you would like to use
Step 3: Upload picture to provide proof of eligibility
This process takes 5-7 minutes to complete.
This is 100% covered and there is no cost for this service. However, the process must be completed by June 29th, 2021. At that time, the hotspots will be shipped directly to your child's school and they will distribute them to each qualified family.
Please make sure to fill this out as soon as possible!
Here is a video that highlights how to complete the application: https://www.truconnecttraining.com/lifeline-and-ebb-customer-enrollment-walkthrough.html


Dear Parent or Guardian,
The (FCC) recently approved 3.2 billion dollars in funding for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB). This program allows qualified families to receive a free hotspot with the monthly service charges 100% covered.
To qualify: the household must either qualify for federal assistance (SNAP, Medicaid, etc) or qualify for free/reduced lunch.
(A household can also qualify if they've earned in 2020: under 99K - single filer or under 198K - joint filer)
To receive your free hotspot or mobile device:
Step 1: Go to www.ebbusa.org and fill out the relevant fields.
Step 2: Select device you would like to use
Step 3: Upload picture to provide proof of eligibility
This process takes 5-7 minutes to complete.
This is 100% covered and there is no cost for this service. However, the process must be completed by June 24th, 2021. At that time, the hotspots will be shipped directly to your child's school and they will distribute them to each qualified family.
Please make sure to fill this out as soon as possible!
Here is a video that highlights how to complete the application: https://www.truconnecttraining.com/lifeline-and-ebb-customer-enrollment-walkthrough.html
Thank you!


Car Wash - Class of 2022 Fundraiser
Saturday, June 12, 2021
10am - 2pm @ School of Dreams Academy
$10 per vehicle!!

Summer School Notice! Call 505.866.7632 with questions.


Have you filled out your internet access survey? If you haven't you can access it here! It is due Friday. This can effect our funding so please help us out! Have a great day! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyWsWHMU8gbZOI_oBcdpWF9q7qQzPUpUDCd-NG1Fi0Wqz-qQ/viewform?usp=sf_link


Enrollment Announcement!
SODA has reopened enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year. We have openings in all grade levels K-12. To learn more about our STEAM model, or if you have questions please call 505.866.SODA (7632). Follow the link below to submit an application for enrollment:
https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=26594&culture=en

SODA NM PreK Enrollment Now Open!
School of Dreams Academy is now taking applications for our NM Prek 4 year old program, Deadline is June 14, 2021. Families with children who are 4 years old on or before September 1, 2021 may apply for the 21-22 school year. See flyer for details and contact information. To submit an application use the following link: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=26594&culture=en


Have you filled out your internet access survey? If you haven't you can access it here! It is due Friday. This can effect our funding so please help us out! Have a great day!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyWsWHMU8gbZOI_oBcdpWF9q7qQzPUpUDCd-NG1Fi0Wqz-qQ/viewform?usp=sf_link


Due to early release on May 26th, the TSA and Garden Club car wash fundraiser has been moved up. It will take place from 11am-2pm on SODA campus.

Oh Those Seniors!
The SODA class of 2021 is filled with many fun loving, creative, and ambitious young entrepreneurs. They must have decided to do a final fundraising effort before graduating. Looks like they put the school up for sale!!?? They’re just kidding …. you think?
Class of 2021 you will be missed tremendously! We are honored to be able to celebrate graduation with you “in-person”. Together, we’ve been through a lot this year. Don’t EVER forget, YOU ARE SODA STRONG!
The Robing Ceremony is tonight at 6:00 p.m. at Calvary in Belen.
Graduation Ceremony is Saturday 5/22/21 at 8:30 a.m. This event will be live streamed on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/schoolofdreamsacademy.
Due to COVID restrictions attendance, at both events, is limited to only those who have a ticket. In consideration of everyone’s health and safety, If you are not feeling well please do not attend. Public Education Guidelines require everyone to wear a mask and temperatures will be taken at the door.Thank you.


Tomorrow is the last extended learning day of the year!
Middle and high school students, more information is posted in your Advisory Google Classroom.


Get your yearbook today!
Yearbooks are available for pick up or purchase any time 8am - 3:30pm in portable 10-B. Please bring exact change. Visitor check-in is in portable 24.
If you have any questions you can email me at aquintana@sodacharter.com

Please remember SODA is still requiring everyone to wear masks to enter campus. We thank our SODA community for the cooperation and support!


Hello SODA families,
As things continue to change rapidly regarding COVID-19, I would like to remind everyone that New Mexico Public Education Department has not made any changes to the mask wearing guidelines at this time. Masks will continue to be required for everyone when on School campus. Please remember that we all have to hang in there and stay strong together!!

Governing Council Meeting this evening 7:00 pm via zoom. On tonight's agenda will be next years calendar. Here's the zoom link....
Michael Ogas is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: SODA Governing Council Meeting
Time: May 4, 2021 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 994 9038 1805
Passcode: 465456
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Teachers make the world go round! In a year with so much change, our teachers continued to be the constant rock not only for our students but our whole community! Join us this week in thanking our teachers and every teacher who impacts the life of a child! Together they make us #SODAstrong!
Special thanks to The Branch for their delicious coffee and scones this morning for our staff!


SODA Student Accepted to Elite U.S. Military Academy!!
http://www.news-bulletin.com/news/education/soda-student-accepted-to-elite-u-s-military-academy/article_f6940542-a83d-11eb-b526-e7ba013d81df.html

Tomorrow is our first hybrid Extended Learning Day!
This month we are focusing on the other "A" that makes us STEAM - Agriculture! Our FFA students will show cattle, pigs, sheep and poultry.
Elementary, go to your google classroom for zoom links and supply lists.
Grades 6-12:
Online students - go to your advisory google classroom for the Zoom link. You will need an empty disposable water bottle (it can be any kind as long as it is clear), dish soap, soil and water.
In-person students - bring a disposable clear water bottle to school for the soil sample workshop, and dress in layers. The morning workshops will take place outside.


Here are the Enrichment Offerings for Fridays.


SODA Parents- We want to hear from you! We welcome your anonymous feedback in our annual accreditation survey for parents: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/164279/27117