Nava Elementary
Striving for Excellence
Please see the attached letter to read an important message from Nava's incoming principal to families.
🎉 Welcome to Francis X. Nava Elementary! 🎉
Dear Nava Families,
Welcome to a brand new school year! My name is Violetrae Torres, and I am honored and excited to serve as the new principal of Francis X. Nava Elementary School. I am thrilled to become part of the Nava family and look forward to partnering with you to make this an amazing year filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable memories.
Please join our ClassDojo by clicking the link below. ClassDojo will be one of our primary ways of communicating with families throughout the school year. We will use it to share important announcements, school events, classroom updates, celebrations, and other information to help keep you connected.
Join our ClassDojo here:
https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=school&schoolID=558085fa6f0c41f11aa7e747
Thank you for your support and for being such an important part of our school community. Together, we will make this a fantastic year for our students. I look forward to meeting each of you and getting to know all of our wonderful Nava families.
Here's to a great school year! Go Thunderbirds! 💙💛
With appreciation,
Principal Violetrae Torres
Francis X. Nava Elementary School
Dear Nava Families,
Welcome to a brand new school year! My name is Violetrae Torres, and I am honored and excited to serve as the new principal of Francis X. Nava Elementary School. I am thrilled to become part of the Nava family and look forward to partnering with you to make this an amazing year filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable memories.
Please join our ClassDojo by clicking the link below. ClassDojo will be one of our primary ways of communicating with families throughout the school year. We will use it to share important announcements, school events, classroom updates, celebrations, and other information to help keep you connected.
Join our ClassDojo here:
https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=school&schoolID=558085fa6f0c41f11aa7e747
Thank you for your support and for being such an important part of our school community. Together, we will make this a fantastic year for our students. I look forward to meeting each of you and getting to know all of our wonderful Nava families.
Here's to a great school year! Go Thunderbirds! 💙💛
With appreciation,
Principal Violetrae Torres
Francis X. Nava Elementary School
Reminder that the district offices of Santa Fe Public Schools will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. Happy 4th of July to everyone! Have a safe and happy weekend.
There's still time to register your future learner! 🍎📚
Kindergarten registration is still open for the 2026–2027 school year! Give your child a strong start in a supportive and engaging learning environment where they'll build friendships, develop foundational reading and math skills, and discover a love for learning.
Don't wait—enroll today and take the first step toward a bright future!
Visit: https://www.sfps.info/page/registration-enrollment
#SFPSProud #Kindergarten #EnrollToday #FutureReady #BackToSchool
Kindergarten registration is still open for the 2026–2027 school year! Give your child a strong start in a supportive and engaging learning environment where they'll build friendships, develop foundational reading and math skills, and discover a love for learning.
Don't wait—enroll today and take the first step toward a bright future!
Visit: https://www.sfps.info/page/registration-enrollment
#SFPSProud #Kindergarten #EnrollToday #FutureReady #BackToSchool
Looking for your next opportunity? Join Santa Fe Public Schools for our Job Fair! 🎉
📅 June 3
📍 Early College Opportunities High School
Meet hiring managers on-site, learn about current openings, and network with SFPS staff! 💙✨
📅 June 3
📍 Early College Opportunities High School
Meet hiring managers on-site, learn about current openings, and network with SFPS staff! 💙✨
Families & staff, please read the attached letter for an important message regarding the Canvas data breach.
A letter to Santa Fe Public Schools' teachers from Superintendent Dr. Christine Griffin.
Join our final SFPS AI Info & Input session of the school year to learn about our AI approach and share your feedback. The session will be TODAY, May 6th, 5:15-6:15 PM at Gonzales Community School. Check out the flyer for more details.
Parents & Caregivers — You’re Invited!
Join the Office of Student Wellness for Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health, a virtual workshop designed just for parents and caregivers.
📅 Tuesday, May 5
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
💻 Virtual Meeting
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
• Recognize the difference between a crisis and non-crisis situation
• Identify warning signs of concern
• Start meaningful conversations about mental health
• Know when and how to seek professional support
• Explore available resources and supports
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/SFPSParentMHWorkshop
We look forward to supporting families as we work together to care for student well-being.
Join the Office of Student Wellness for Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health, a virtual workshop designed just for parents and caregivers.
📅 Tuesday, May 5
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
💻 Virtual Meeting
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
• Recognize the difference between a crisis and non-crisis situation
• Identify warning signs of concern
• Start meaningful conversations about mental health
• Know when and how to seek professional support
• Explore available resources and supports
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/SFPSParentMHWorkshop
We look forward to supporting families as we work together to care for student well-being.
Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our offices running smoothly every single day. Your organization, dedication, and behind-the-scenes work make a meaningful difference for our staff, students, and schools. Thank you for all you do — we truly appreciate you!
Spring Break March 30th - April 3rd.
** District offices closed Friday, April 3rd.
See you back in class on Monday, April 6th.
Happy National Volunteer Appreciation Week!
Thank you SFPS Volunteers, for working with our students, families, faculty staff and the entire SFPS community!
We love seeing you in our schools and we truly appreciate your support.
Thank you SFPS Volunteers, for working with our students, families, faculty staff and the entire SFPS community!
We love seeing you in our schools and we truly appreciate your support.
Don’t let their brains hit snooze—keep learning going all summer long! ☀️📚
Santa Fe Public Schools Summer Programs offer students engaging, hands-on opportunities to stay sharp, build skills, and have fun with friends. From academic support to enrichment activities, there’s something for every learner.
Spots fill quickly—sign your student up today and set them up for success this fall!
🔗 Learn more and register: https://sfps.education/summer26
Santa Fe Public Schools Summer Programs offer students engaging, hands-on opportunities to stay sharp, build skills, and have fun with friends. From academic support to enrichment activities, there’s something for every learner.
Spots fill quickly—sign your student up today and set them up for success this fall!
🔗 Learn more and register: https://sfps.education/summer26
Spring Break March 30th - April 3rd.
See you back in class on Monday, April 6th.
See you back in class on Monday, April 6th.
📣 Now Hiring: Assistant Superintendent
Santa Fe Public Schools is looking for a strong instructional leader to support principals, lead school improvement efforts, and drive student achievement across the district.
🎓 Requirements:
• Master’s in Educational Administration
• NM Admin License (3B)
• 8+ years leadership experience
⭐ Preferred: Doctorate, bilingual (Spanish/English), central office experience
💼 Salary: $115K–$130K+ + benefits
📅 12-month | Full-time
👉 Apply today and help shape the future of our schools!
Santa Fe Public Schools is looking for a strong instructional leader to support principals, lead school improvement efforts, and drive student achievement across the district.
🎓 Requirements:
• Master’s in Educational Administration
• NM Admin License (3B)
• 8+ years leadership experience
⭐ Preferred: Doctorate, bilingual (Spanish/English), central office experience
💼 Salary: $115K–$130K+ + benefits
📅 12-month | Full-time
👉 Apply today and help shape the future of our schools!
Update for Families: Free Tech Classes with Teeniors
Please note a schedule change for the upcoming class. The session originally planned for April 6 will now take place on Tuesday, April 7 from 11 AM – 1 PM.
Here’s the full schedule of free classes:
📱 March 9 – Smartphones 101
📧 March 23 – How to Clean Out Your Gmail
💻 April 7 – Loneliness & Connection in the Digital Age (NEW DATE & TIME: 11 AM – 1 PM)
📍 Location: Board Room, Santa Fe Public Schools
610 Alta Vista St.
These classes are free and open to everyone. Join us to learn helpful tech tips and build confidence using digital tools!
RSVP with Raquel at 505-467-2050 or rplaza@sfps.k12.nm.us
Please note a schedule change for the upcoming class. The session originally planned for April 6 will now take place on Tuesday, April 7 from 11 AM – 1 PM.
Here’s the full schedule of free classes:
📱 March 9 – Smartphones 101
📧 March 23 – How to Clean Out Your Gmail
💻 April 7 – Loneliness & Connection in the Digital Age (NEW DATE & TIME: 11 AM – 1 PM)
📍 Location: Board Room, Santa Fe Public Schools
610 Alta Vista St.
These classes are free and open to everyone. Join us to learn helpful tech tips and build confidence using digital tools!
RSVP with Raquel at 505-467-2050 or rplaza@sfps.k12.nm.us
📅 We’ve heard your questions about the upcoming school year calendar, and we appreciate families reaching out!
SFPS follows a set process each year to develop the school calendar. To learn more about that process, visit: www.sfps.info/page/school-calendar
The proposed calendar will go to the Board of Education on March 26. Once approved, it will be posted on the district’s website and SFPS families will be notified. 📣
Thank you for your patience! 💙
📣 SFPS Families: Free Parenting Classes!
There are still spaces available for FREE Love and Logic parenting classes! Join us on March 9 from 6–8 PM at Kearny Elementary (901 Avenida de las Campanas).
Learn practical, step-by-step strategies to set firm limits without arguments, share control through choices, and help your child build independence through healthy decision-making.
To register, contact Raquel Plaza at 505-467-2050 or sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf97Kvs9S1Y13qkK333oHCGbZuqlZ52WVCaAva6NJhGfVKNUw/viewform
More details are available on the flyer. We hope to see you there! 👨👩👧👦✨
There are still spaces available for FREE Love and Logic parenting classes! Join us on March 9 from 6–8 PM at Kearny Elementary (901 Avenida de las Campanas).
Learn practical, step-by-step strategies to set firm limits without arguments, share control through choices, and help your child build independence through healthy decision-making.
To register, contact Raquel Plaza at 505-467-2050 or sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf97Kvs9S1Y13qkK333oHCGbZuqlZ52WVCaAva6NJhGfVKNUw/viewform
More details are available on the flyer. We hope to see you there! 👨👩👧👦✨
Created in June 2025 in partnership between SFPS’s WAVE program and New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence at the Santa Fe Teen Center (6600 Valentine Way).
Created in 2025 by Santa Fe youth, this mural reflects the challenges young people face—such as violence, discrimination, and mental health challenges—as well as the resilience, resources, support, and hope that help them thrive. It honors the voices of young people while reminding us of their strength, dreams, and capacity to inspire change, along with their love for the community of Santa Fe.
Stop by the Santa Fe Teen Center to view the outdoor wall mural. Scan the QR code to check out the augmented reality components, and hear an amazing spoken word poem by Santa Fe
Youth Poet Laureate, Sofia Salazar.
Created in 2025 by Santa Fe youth, this mural reflects the challenges young people face—such as violence, discrimination, and mental health challenges—as well as the resilience, resources, support, and hope that help them thrive. It honors the voices of young people while reminding us of their strength, dreams, and capacity to inspire change, along with their love for the community of Santa Fe.
Stop by the Santa Fe Teen Center to view the outdoor wall mural. Scan the QR code to check out the augmented reality components, and hear an amazing spoken word poem by Santa Fe
Youth Poet Laureate, Sofia Salazar.
Be an upstander!
If you See Something, Say Something.
Students can report their concerns via the Say Something reporting system – whether it’s a possible threat or they are worried about a friend’s safety.
All reports are taken seriously and are immediately reported to the appropriate SFPS personnel.
www.saysomething.net/#submit_tip
