SMHS Weekly Newsletter
November 22nd
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Principal Update
Principal Update
Dear Parents,
We are beginning to have some academic and behavioral concerns predominately with our seventh grade students. This tends to happen around the holidays. I met with the seventh grade class this week to reiterate behavior expectations and ramifications for poor behavior. I also reiterated the academic expectations of our school. We have too many seventh graders with D’s and F’s right now largely due to missing assignments and poor test scores. I encourage parents to have this conversation at home as well.
On Thursday, we had an all school Thanksgiving Prayer Service and reflected on what we are thankful for. We reflected on the importance of family and how to not take the many blessings we have for granted. We also reflected on how we can help those less fortunate than us and be of service to those in need.
It is such a blessing to work with our amazing students and truly wonderful faculty and staff on a daily basis. The love, care, and support of the entire St. Michael’s community is incredible. Thank you for entrusting us with the education and care of your children. Our school is such a special place because of them.
We would like to wish all of you a happy Thanksgiving and a safe, restful, and enjoyable Thanksgiving break!
Congratulations to our volleyball team for winning the state championship for the third year in a row! Also congratulations to our football team competing in the semifinals this evening against NMMI in Roswell, as they continue their quest for their second state championship in a row! Go Horsemen!
Yours in Christ,
Martin C. Sandoval, Principal
Thank you to all students and SM staff for their generosity and donations to our food drive and turkey trot. 20 Thanksgiving baskets were delivered on Thursday to the Familia Clinic where families in need will pick them up to have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.
Academics
Academics
Block M Criteria: the following document outlines our Block M award, and the criteria needed to apply.
Block M Criteria.pdfDon’t forget about our great tutoring resource:
Our National Honor Society students have committed themselves to tutoring other students who may need extra support in some of their classes.
Please contact the National Honor Society's Moderator, Ms. Aida Martinez at amartinezsuarez@smhs.me for more information.
Please complete survey
Springtide Research Institute is conducting a survey as a third party, with the Lasallian District of San Francisco New Orleans, to understand more about your student(s)’ experiences at their school––specifically focused on their belonging and thriving. This survey will follow up on our findings from the past two years.
This survey will ask about your perceptions of student belonging and thriving at the school, and your responses will provide a more holistic view of the student experience.
Findings from this survey will accompany our findings from a similar student survey. As a vital participant in this study, we need to hear from you! This survey should take you about 6 minutes to complete. All responses are confidential.
Please click this link to take the survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8008279/SFNO-2024-Belonging-Parents-Saint-Michaels-HS
Activities
Activities
YOU ARE AGAIN INVITED!
FR. EARL'S AUTUMN FOLK ART SALE
ONE OF A KIND GIFTS
SAT. NOVEMBER 23RD, 2024
12 NOON -2 P.M.
2540 CALLE de RINCON BONITO
ALL proceeds go to St. Michael's Tuition Assistance
Guitar Concert
SMHS will be hosting a guitar concert in the Auditorium on Thursday, December 12 at 7 p.m.
Choral Arts and Orchestra
Christmas concert presented by the SMHS Choral Arts and Orchestra on Thursday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Cathedral Basilica de St. Francis de Assisi
Campus Ministry
The Campus Ministry students planned a wonderful Thanksgiving Prayer Service for the school on Thursday morning. There were performances, talks, readings, reflections, and lots of opportunities to reflect on our blessings and give thanks
On Thursday SMHS Seniors volunteered at the Santo Nino Family Thanksgiving luncheon.
Athletics
Athletics
BACK 2 BACK 2 BACK
Congratulations to our Volleyball State and District Champions!!
The Lady Horsemen finished a phenomenal season with a record of 22-5 and made school history! The Lady Horsemen haven’t lost to a 3AAA team since October 2022.
Horsemen Volleyball earned the #1 seed heading into the State Tournament and dominated the entire week.
On Championship Saturday, the Horsemen defeated Cobre with a strong finish of 3-0!
These 14 young women and their coaches represent the school with class, determination, hard work, and a true definition of team.
Also, Congratulations to Maya Pino, Victoria Victorino, and Marissa Sandoval-Moya on making the All Star Volleyball Team! They will play the 3AAA/4AAAA Match at 1:00 PM at St. Pius on Saturday November 23rd.
Football
Good Luck Horsemen! Number 1 seed SMHS take on Number 5 seed NMMI in Roswell at 7 p.m. Tickets available only at gofan.co
Game available for viewing with paid subscription at www.nfhsnetwork.com
Baseball
Off-season weight training will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:45pm. Training is open to anyone interested in playing baseball in the spring that is not participating in a winter sport. If there are any questions please contact Coach Ruiz at: baseball@smhs.me
In Memoriam . . .
The St. Michael's family lost one of its own last week, as David Blackman returned home to his reward. Dave was an active member of our St. Mike's community for decades. His two sons - Joel ('97) and Jeff ('00) - both graduated from St. Mike's. He was on the school's Board of Trustees from 2014-18, served on the St. Michael's Foundation, and was a member of the Miguel Chavez Society. Dave's passion, however, was the San Miguel Chapel, where he served as the director for over 20 years. Dave was Lasallian through-and-through.
Last week, Dave concluded a long battle with cancer. He battled it with such grace, wisdom and humility. He would readily admit that his time was limited and that it was all in God's hands. To Dave's credit, that perspective seemed only to strengthen his resolve to appreciate every day and to continue to do God's work as long as he could. He is survived by his wife Portia, and their sons Joel and Jeff. He will be sorely missed. God bless you, Dave.
Live Jesus our hearts . . . .
SPIRIT SHOP
SPIRIT SHOP
New items now available in the Spirit Shop!
New Full-Zip Hoodies & More Student Polos!
We’ve restocked our student polos with new sizes, including smaller options and a women's fit.
Stop by the Spirit Shop before they sell out!
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.
A Special shout out to “Thank” all the Alumni Volunteers who help with Gate Collection, Special School & Alumni Events and especially 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: December 3rd, , 5:30pm-6:30pm, SMHS Library
Parent Association Concessions:
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#/
A special “Thank You” to the Committee Chairs and all the volunteers who come out to help with the Parents Association events!
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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