SMHS Weekly Newsletter
January 10, 2025
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Principal Update
Principal Update
Dear Parents,
I hope our students and families had a wonderful Christmas break. The new year brings an opportunity for our students to build upon past successes and learn and grow from past setbacks and disappointments. We had a really strong and successful first semester. Let’s make this second semester an even better one!
Fall semester grades are now posted on OnBoard. These are the grades that will appear on the official transcripts. If you have any questions about your child’s semester grades, please email your child’s teachers directly.
With spring semester upon us it is an exciting time for the class of 2025 as the countdown begins toward graduation. It is imperative that our seniors avoid getting that dreaded Senioritis and remain focused the entire semester. Good attendance and ensuring that all work is completed and turned in on time is very important. Missing assignments was an area of concern last semester for all grade levels.
Winter sports and activities are in full swing and doing well. Please come out and support our students. Have a happy new year, and as always thank you for your continued support of our great school. Go Horsemen!
Yours in Christ,
Martin C. Sandoval, Principal
Academics
Academics
As the weather changes we are in flu and cold season, please make sure to contact the front office for any student absences. Please call or email Ms. Margie Baca to report absences.
Tardies are starting to increase again, please help us ensure that your students are here on time. Please refer to our handbook for acceptable excused tardies.
Block M Criteria: the following document outlines our Block M award, and the criteria needed to apply.
Block M Criteria.pdfSeniors! The FAFSA (Federal Student Aid through the U.S. Department of Education) application is open!
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
STEM in action! Mr. Gallegos’ AP Psychology class did a brain dissection to identify essential anatomy of the brain.
Activities
Activities
This week our All State orchestra and choir students will be practicing and performing in Albuquerque!
We are so proud of the following incredible artists:
Asante Cole, Concert Orchestra
John McCabe, Symphony Orchestra
Felix Montoya, Symphony Orchestra
Mataya Sand, Concert Orchestra
Ansley King, Treble Choir
Charlie Ortiz, Mixed Choir
Athletics
Athletics
Volleyball
2024 All State volleyball selections were announced:
Victoria Victorino, 1st team defensive specialist
Marissa Sandoval-Moya, 1st team outside hitter AND 1st team setter
Maya Pino, 1st team outside hitter
Jane Erickson, 2nd team outside hitter
Larissa Rodriguez, 1st team middle blocker
Scholarship Opportunity for seniors
The NMAA Foundation Scholarship Application portal is now open. Deadline to submit application is February 1, 2025. Go to nmact.org website at https://www.nmact.org/foundation/scholarship-forms/
For additional information contact Julie Sanchez at NMAA.
The Christian Brothers Institute has declared 2025 to the Year of Lasallian Spirituality. Everyone involved with St. Michael’s High School is part of a global Lasallian family dedicated to making education a transformative, spiritual force for good. Whether you are a teacher, coach, administrator, staff, parent, student, or alumni, this year is a call to unite and live out the core principles that bring us together. Together, let us walk this year in the spirit of De La Salle, guided by faith and zeal, as we strive to build a world that reflects the light and hope of the Gospel.
This weekend, we especially ask everyone to remember our Lasallian family members in Southern California. La Salle High School in Pasadena and Cathedral High School in Los Angeles both have had to close temporarily due to the challenging conditions there. And sadly, between the two schools, 20 families already have lost their homes to the fires. We ask you to keep them all in your prayers.
Live Jesus in Our Hearts . . .
SPIRIT SHOP
SPIRIT SHOP
Open after school MONDAY-FRIDAY
NOW LOCATED AT THE FRONT OF THE SCHOOL
Alumni Association General Meeting: January 8, 6:30 pm SMHS Library
All Alumni and Parents/Guardians of Alumni are welcome! Please see the school website under the Alumni Tab for further meeting dates.
Alumni Volunteer Opportunities:
If you would like to help with Game Gate Collection, 50/50 sales and/or Program sales please contact the Alumni Association at: stmikesalumni@gmail.com
Thank you to all alumni volunteers who help with gate collections, special school and alumni events and reunions.
Alumni Brick Patio Capital Campaign: The Alumni Association has begun PHASE V of the Brick Project! Order your brick online at: https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/horsemenpatio. See the school website under the Alumni Tab for further details. Purchase a brick for the Alumni Patio overlooking the SMHS Football Field.
Alumni Reunions
For information regarding the Alumni Association or to find out when your reunion is, please contact Annette Rivera-Legits, Alumni Relations Coordinator at 505-466-5088 or email at: alegits@smhs.me
“Once a Horsemen, Always a Horsemen!”
Next Parent Association General Meeting: January 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in SMHS Library.
Parent Association Volunteer Upcoming Events:
In January – Sign up for our Bake Sale to bring goodies or help at table!
Other planned events– Holiday events, Spring Bingo, Teacher Appreciation, Twice is Nice sales and many more volunteer opportunities!
Parent Association Concessions: We need your help!
The Parents Association would like to thank all those who have been helping at the concessions stand! Your time and effort were greatly appreciated!
There are plenty more fundraising events to help! Please see the following concession links for the next opportunities to volunteer at concessions!
Parent Association Concessions: We need your help!
The Parents Association would like to thank all those who have been helping at the concessions stand! Your time and effort were greatly appreciated!
There are plenty more fundraising events to help! Please see the following concession links for the next opportunities to volunteer at concessions!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F48A9AA22A3FD0-53472524-high
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F48A9AA22A3FD0-53472685-girls
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F48A9AA22A3FD0-53472848-jrboys
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F48A9AA22A3FD0-52961661-jrhigh
Get involved with The Parent’s Association!
If you would like to become involved in the SMHS Parents Association, please
contact Annette Legits, Parent Relations Coordinator at
alegits@smhs.me or 505-466-5088.
Please click on the link above for additional information regarding the Parent's Association.
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