V members to an exciting school year. ear Peñasco Parents and Community, DAs principal of Pehasco Elementary, it is an honor and pleasure to welcome everyone back for an amazing school year. We will continue to move forward after facing a a very challenging year. We are super excited to have students back in our classrooms and hallways, filling them with energy and enthusiasm for learning. It is our school vision to build a strong community, where goals, opportunities, and ambition meet! Even though I have only had limited interactions with teachers and parent thus far, I can already tell how dedicated our teach- ers are. They have been attending trainings, preparing their classrooms, and planning with our children and vision in mind. Furthermore, it is evident that Peñasco Elementary is a family, and that is heartwarming. My name is Michelle Gonzales, and I am honored and humbled to serve as the elementary principal for Peñasco. I have been in education for the past 17 years, as a teacher, instructional coach, and as an admin- istrator. I wholeheartedly believe that every student deserves a quality education, and this happens when we work together as one team. We will celebrate student successes, small and large and remind them that they are valued and that each of them has a special place at our school. I will be here to support families and staff so that we are successful, in turn putting our children in best possible position to be successful. I look forward to meeting all of you and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, concerns or ideas you would like to share. G reetings Peñasco Schools Community, Welcome to the 21-22 school year! It is with great pleasure that I return to my home district and connect with former colleagues, students and families. Staff and I have been working diligently to prepare this school year with a few new rigorous and exciting programs and a few new course offerings which will expand students' learning opportunity while we support writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading across all content areas. Programs will include intervention and enrichment opportu- nities, Career & Technical Education courses (7-12) and College & Career Readiness courses to all K-12* grade students. We also plan to expand our afterschool co-curricular and extra-curricular clubs to Respectfully, Michelle Gonzales, Elementary Principal n behalf of the staff of Peñasco Middle and High School staff, I want to welcome back students, parents, and community further engage and expose students. We will focus to improve our districts Leadership, Culture, Sys- tems and Instructional Programs. We will be assessing and making gradual adjustments where needed to improve the effectiveness of our schools which will improve your child's success. We will be inviting parents and students to participate in these conversations and encourage you to participate. We have dubbed this school year as the "Re-building Year." That means that staff, students, and parents can expect changes to course offerings, clubs, communication, and instruction. District administrators are col- laborating to create a rich academic, social, athletic and inclusive envi- ronment that is supported by effective and transparent communication. It is our hope that we can return to school with a renewed invigoration that will carry us through the challenges that lay ahead. Returning to full on-campus learning August 11", we will still have an emergency COVID safety plan in place and wait for NMPED guidance with new toolkit/info for return. Additional information regarding a student remote option will be shared as we learn more from NMPED and our board of education plan. Please make sure to register your student online or registration forms are available in the middlehigh school office. A list of school supplies can be found on the school website's teacher page. Finally, updates to COVID-safe practices/requirements will be released and shared when the New Mexico Public Education Department provides guidance. School begins, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 and we look forward to secing each of you. Thank you to everyone who has participated in school and district preparation. My very best to all as we commence the new year. Respectfully, Respectifully, Melissa Sandoval, superintendent Nicaea Chávez, Midle and High School Principal | Pehasco ISD Peñasco Independent School District 13 School Rd Peñasco, New Mexico NN 87553 Phone: 575-587-2502 V members to an exciting school year. ear Peñasco Parents and Community, DAs principal of Pehasco Elementary, it is an honor and pleasure to welcome everyone back for an amazing school year. We will continue to move forward after facing a a very challenging year. We are super excited to have students back in our classrooms and hallways, filling them with energy and enthusiasm for learning. It is our school vision to build a strong community, where goals, opportunities, and ambition meet! Even though I have only had limited interactions with teachers and parent thus far, I can already tell how dedicated our teach- ers are. They have been attending trainings, preparing their classrooms, and planning with our children and vision in mind. Furthermore, it is evident that Peñasco Elementary is a family, and that is heartwarming. My name is Michelle Gonzales, and I am honored and humbled to serve as the elementary principal for Peñasco. I have been in education for the past 17 years, as a teacher, instructional coach, and as an admin- istrator. I wholeheartedly believe that every student deserves a quality education, and this happens when we work together as one team. We will celebrate student successes, small and large and remind them that they are valued and that each of them has a special place at our school. I will be here to support families and staff so that we are successful, in turn putting our children in best possible position to be successful. I look forward to meeting all of you and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, concerns or ideas you would like to share. G reetings Peñasco Schools Community, Welcome to the 21-22 school year! It is with great pleasure that I return to my home district and connect with former colleagues, students and families. Staff and I have been working diligently to prepare this school year with a few new rigorous and exciting programs and a few new course offerings which will expand students' learning opportunity while we support writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading across all content areas. Programs will include intervention and enrichment opportu- nities, Career & Technical Education courses (7-12) and College & Career Readiness courses to all K-12* grade students. We also plan to expand our afterschool co-curricular and extra-curricular clubs to Respectfully, Michelle Gonzales, Elementary Principal n behalf of the staff of Peñasco Middle and High School staff, I want to welcome back students, parents, and community further engage and expose students. We will focus to improve our districts Leadership, Culture, Sys- tems and Instructional Programs. We will be assessing and making gradual adjustments where needed to improve the effectiveness of our schools which will improve your child's success. We will be inviting parents and students to participate in these conversations and encourage you to participate. We have dubbed this school year as the "Re-building Year." That means that staff, students, and parents can expect changes to course offerings, clubs, communication, and instruction. District administrators are col- laborating to create a rich academic, social, athletic and inclusive envi- ronment that is supported by effective and transparent communication. It is our hope that we can return to school with a renewed invigoration that will carry us through the challenges that lay ahead. Returning to full on-campus learning August 11", we will still have an emergency COVID safety plan in place and wait for NMPED guidance with new toolkit/info for return. Additional information regarding a student remote option will be shared as we learn more from NMPED and our board of education plan. Please make sure to register your student online or registration forms are available in the middlehigh school office. A list of school supplies can be found on the school website's teacher page. Finally, updates to COVID-safe practices/requirements will be released and shared when the New Mexico Public Education Department provides guidance. School begins, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 and we look forward to secing each of you. Thank you to everyone who has participated in school and district preparation. My very best to all as we commence the new year. Respectfully, Respectifully, Melissa Sandoval, superintendent Nicaea Chávez, Midle and High School Principal | Pehasco ISD Peñasco Independent School District 13 School Rd Peñasco, New Mexico NN 87553 Phone: 575-587-2502