SMHS Weekly Newsletter

August 30th

Principal Update

Dear Parents,

The first two weeks of school have gone by quickly and it has been a great start to the school year. At this point, all students should have a better understanding of the expectations of their teachers as well as the importance of coming to school and coming to school on time. Good attendance is vital to our students’ success. I encourage you to please periodically check on your child’s progress through OnBoard. All student grades and attendance should be up to date for every teacher every Monday. Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teachers by email if you have any questions or concerns. Teacher contact information is available on our website. You may also refer to our website for important information and events happening at our school.

The school lobby will be closed at 4:30 every day after school. Students will not be allowed in the lobby after that time. Please make arrangements to pick up your child as close to after school as possible if they do not drive. If they have after school activities, they should only be on campus during the time of that activity or else they will be on campus without supervision.

On Friday we had our annual blessing of the school. We would like to thank Father Frank Pretto for the blessing of our school, our students, faculty and staff. Our students will accomplish many great things this year and this blessing invited God to be with them through their ups and downs along the way.

Our fall sports and extracurricular activities are in full swing, and we encourage all of you to come out and cheer on our students. Thank you for all your support to make St. Michael’s the great school that it is. Have a great three day weekend. Go Horsemen!

Yours in Christ,

Martin C. Sandoval, Principal

Academics

A Message from the Deans:

Starting this week, we will be issuing detentions for tardies and dress code violations. Please review the handbook for dress code and make sure your students are on time to class.

As we are entering our third week of school, please be sure to check your students grades on OnBoard. As a reminder, we have a no F policy for participation in activities and athletics, so please help us stay on your students!

While technology is being implemented in our classrooms, we ask your help with reminding students that their cell phones and airpods/earbuds should be put away during class time to help limit distractions in the class (students are allowed to use their phones and headphones during the lunch hour).

Our college and career counselor will be hosting resume workshops for juniors and seniors starting this week on Mondays and Thursdays. Please remind your students to listen thoroughly to all announcements for the information.

Activities

The school year has been off to a great start with clubs and activities booming. The Student Council has been hard at work setting the bar for this year's activities. We had an exciting and fun 5 Core Meal for our New Student Orientation, as well as posters and bulletin boards created by the students for our beginning days of school. Many of our clubs have already started meeting and creating networks for the rest of the year. Campus Ministry led a beautiful school blessing today and the student council is getting ready for our Horsemen-Demon pep rally next Friday. The "school spirit" of our students is an incredible thing to witness, and we cannot wait for the rest of the year to come.

Athletics

Football

Horsemen Football had a great victory over Taos winning 42-0 on 8/24.

Next game is on 8/31 at Capital.

Horsemen Football Team Elects 6 Co-Captains

They are senior RB/LB Soren Annon (#13), senior QB/S Reed Bass (#6), senior G/LB Joele Griego (#50), senior T/DT Joseph Sanchez (#78), senior RB/LB Cole Sandoval (#7) & junior Pete Johnson (#44).

14 Horsemen Make 1,000-Pound Club/Top 5 Listed

They’re bigger & stronger than ever. These Horsemen took top honors in 4 time-tested weight room exercises (the Squat, the Bench Press, the Dead Lift & the Power Clean) on the cusp of two-a-days.
Sophomore T/DE Ryan Hunt (#8), lifted a combined 1,330 lbs., sophomore G/DT Preston C de Baca (#51), was 2nd (1,320 lbs.), junior RB/TE/LB Pete Johnson, 3rd (1,315 lbs.), junior C/DT Devin Reibsomer (#55) 4th (1,300 lbs.) & sophomore T/DT Jedrek Lewandowski (#68), was 5th.

Volleyball

Starting the season strong our Horsemen Volleyball is 2-0 beating Lost Alamos in 3 sets and Sandia Prep in 4.

Next game is on 9/3 at home vs Pojoaque.

Girls Soccer

Congrats to our Girls Soccer Team for beating Capital 2 to 0.

Next game is on 9/3 at home vs Taos.

Boys Soccer

Good job Boys Soccer on beating Cottonwood Classical 6 to 0

Zach Bartok led the team in Goals-2 and Assists-3, Noah Redus was 100% on saves at 4-4

Next game is the Taos Tournament on 8/30-31

Cross Country

Girls - Chloe Grieco was the top finisher for SMHS with a 2nd place finish at the Cleveland Invite with a time of 19:00.3

Boys- Marcus Crockett was the top finisher for SMHS at the Cleveland Invite with a time of 17:17.20

Next meet is the ATC Invitational at ATC @ 9am on 8/31

Living Lasallian

The start of the school year is an exciting time of new beginnings, a time for reconnection and, for the faculty and staff, a time to renew our commitment to what makes us Lasallian. For new faculty and staff, their very first day on the job was dedicated to learning about our founder and patron, St. John Baptist de La Salle, and all that makes a Lasallian education special. Returning faculty then spent their first day back attending a retreat geared toward the reinvigoration of our personal vocations as Lasallian educators. Finally, the majority of our faculty participated in the annual 5 Core Meal at which new parents are introduced to the 5 Core Principles and welcomed into the Lasallian family. Together - faculty, parents and, of course, students - we begin another school year filled with hope, optimism, and the Lasallian charism.

SPIRIT SHOP

The SMHS Spirit Shop will be open Monday - Friday 3:00pm-4:00pm

All About REMIND

Communication with our families and community is important. The Remind communication platform allows educators, students, and families to connect quickly, efficiently, and effectively. Whether you use email, text, or the smartphone app, you can connect from any device.
For more information on the Remind platform, CLICK HERE for a tutorial and the school code so you can sign up today.
Need assistance? Do not hesitate to reach out to Ms. Alexa Chavez at achavez@smhs.me

Naviance and Common App

Class of 2025, your Naviance accounts are available as you begin to plan your college trajectory, some colleges of interest may have early action/decision dates. Naviance provides a comprehensive platform for students, parents/guardians, and the Academic Office to collaborate and support student success. With the student at the center, Naviance provides effective tools that prepare our SMHS high school students for their futures and provides the Academic Office with actionable insights.

The Common Application is an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to over 1,000 member colleges and universities. Students can complete one application for multiple schools using the Common App platform. The video provides information on creating a Common App account and linking it to Naviance. Go to www.commonapp.org for more details. If you have questions or need assistance, contact Mr. Alex Gallegos, College and Career Counselor at agallegos@smhs.me.

SMHS Alumni Association

Alumni Association General Meeting-Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m. SMHS Library
SM Foundation and Alumni Association 31st Annual Horsemen Golf Open-Friday, September 20th. Golf spots are filled, but still accepting sponsorships and donations. Contact stmikesalumni@gmail.com.
Brick Patio Capital Campaign-Purchase legacy brick for Alumni Patio overlooking the SMHS football/soccer field. See alumni tab for details.
Alumni reunions scheduled for Classes: 1954, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1984, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2014. Contact Annette Rivera-Legits at alegits@smhs.me for details

Click on link above for additional Alumni activities and information.