ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Ski Club Meeting

Ski/snowboard club: We will have a meeting on Thursday during lunch in Sallah's classroom(MST 10) only for the students attending the sipapu trip on Tuesday next week. Make sure you have your academic release form turned in by tomorrow at the latest! Thanks, Sallah

Next Drama Club Meeting

Coding Opportunity 

Attention all students:

There is an awesome opportunity for students who want to earn a Google coding certificate.
When: Jan 18th-May 24th on Saturday for 3 hrs sessions
Where: UNM Taos Klauer Campus: travel stipends are offered
What: see the attached link: https://www.stemarts.com/blog/free-google-code-next-creative-coding-workshop-in-taos/
Sign up: Google form to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-fa5UZvzck-oMtfEd4mgChoqEpN_yRykoAYYMjlD2zg4Myg/viewform

Deadline to register ASAP to get a seat. 4 seats left. Deadline by January 17.

Please see Sallah if you are interested!! ASAP

Green Team Announcement

Attention all SFIS students and staff: Please help our school turn waste into wonder by composting your leftover food, napkins or anything that is biodegradable or decomposes. Please be mindful not to throw your plastics, aluminum, metal and styrofoam products into the black compost bins, those go in the trash bin. Keep calm and compost on, and composting is super cute and eco friendly! Thank you from the entire Green Team Club.

Highway History Tour Meeting

There will be a Highway History Tour meeting at 11:50 AM. Wed. the 15th in Humanities 127 to discuss more fund raising opportunities and to set up another Parent meeting. See you there.
Mr. Pourier

Dorm Olympics - Volleyball Tournament

Students, get ready to dig in and spike! The Dorm Olympics continue with a Volleyball Tournament this coming Tuesday, January 14th! All dorm students will compete in a Co-Ed style tournament with both High School and Middle School taking the courts starting at 6:00pm in the Pueblo Pavilion. Best of luck to all caseloads!

Senior Portraits 

Class of 2025! Don't forget that your senior portrait sessions are coming up. If you haven't yet signed up, contact Erica McFadden or search your emails for a message from Yearbook@sfisonline.org. Portraits will be on January 15-17 and retakes will be the 24. There will be one day for retakes in case you miss your time or don't like your photos. Contact Erica to sign up for retakes. Portrait sessions will take place in the HEB kitchen, arrive early. Have fun!

Close-Up Club Winter Raffle 

Seasons Greetings SFIS family...
Starting this Friday through January 10th, the SFIS Close-Up club is selling winter raffle tickets to raise money for their big trip in April. Support the club and buy tickets! One ticket costs $5.00, or five tickets cost $20. We have lots of great prizes! The winners will be announced on January 17, 2025; you do not need to be present to win.

Many thanks!

See Ms. Garcia-White if you have any questions.

Scholarship Opportunity

A you planning to attend a four year university in New Mexico? Then you should apply to the Fidelity Scholarship. Fidelity is a last dollar scholarship, meaning you could graduate college with little to no debt! Students with a 2.5-3.5 GPA are eligible to apply and applications are due January 30th. For questions about the application see Summer with College and Career plaza.

MS(2)

From the Counselors Corner: (MS)2 has begun the search for eligible 9th grade students for their summer academic program which takes place on the campus of Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. Students who are motivated and passionate about math and science are encouraged to apply to this free program. Application deadline is January 15, 2025. Please see Ms. Gonzales in Humanities 105. (NOTE: PLEASE USE THE (MS)2 PICTURE YOU ALREADY HAVE ON FILE. Thanks so much!!)

MIDDLE SCHOOL