South Mountain Elementary

Principal’s Message: Reminder: Today, Wednesday, August 14th, is an early release for all schools! (8-13-24) PTO General Meeting: 5:30-6:30 pm At South Mountain Elementary School, PTO President, Stacy Collier, opened the meeting by asking members to introduce themselves and their roles and responsibilities. Treasurer, Jodie Telfer provided a finance report. Secretary, Erika Anderson did a wonderful job taking notes. Everyone in the group felt as if they knew one another a little better. Key Messages: • Spirit Wear- All students will be provided a free Spirit T-Shirt. Parents are to contact PTO if they have not provide their child’s shirt size. • 8-21-24 SME Curriculum Night Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm • 9-20-24 Color Fun Run Time: 9:00-11:00 • Parent Advisory Committee: More information coming.. • Attendance Plan to encourage students coming to the school • Culture- Traditional Celebrations

9 months ago, Oscar Ontiveros

MESSAGE FROM THE SME COUNSELOR: I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself! My name is Rebecca McKibbin and I am the school counselor for South Mountain Elementary School. I am so excited to be a part of the Coyote family and to be working with your students. I saw wonderful things in the school and in the community last year and feel extremely lucky to be part of it again this year! What I love most about our school is the caring, supportive environment and being able to watch students grow and learn.

9 months ago, Oscar Ontiveros

Principal’s Message: Friendly Reminders! Welcome to South Mountain Elementary School! We are so happy to begin a new year with all of you. Updates, reminders, and important information will be relayed via email and posted on our school website at https://sme.mesd.us/o/sme. Our partnerships with parents and the community is to have high expectations both in academics and responsibilities. General Reminders • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday- School Starts at 8:15 am, and Dismissal at 3:00 pm • Wednesdays- School Starts at 8:15 am, Dismissal at 2:15 pm • Morning drop off – No earlier than 7:45 am. • School Supplies have been provided by MESD. • Workout Wednesdays- ALL classes will have an additional 20 minutes of PE on • Wednesdays, students need tennis shoes. • Afterschool Clubs will be offered this year. • Free Breakfast and Lunch for ALL SME students again this year! • Absences- please ensure your child is at school every day. If he/she is absent, please notify the office. • After School Changes- PLEASE call the office for ALL after school changes, it is the best way to reach our classroom during school hours. Our Office Staff will deliver messages promptly to the teacher. PE will be on Tuesdays- please ensure your student wears tennis shoes or brings tennis shoes to change for PE. • After School- please make sure your child knows where he/she is going after school. Pick-up, bus, after school care, or club (when they begin). • Cell phones- If your child has a cell phone they must turn it off once they get to school and leave it in their backpack for safe keeping. • If you need to get a hold of your child, please call the office. We look forward to a great school year!

9 months ago, Oscar Ontiveros

South Mountain Elementary School is offering after school programs Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm but Friendship will also be offered on Friday morning. You have the opportunity to sign up your child for any of the following areas: Online Game, Math/Science, Friendship, Lego, Choir, Spanish, Photography, Creative Writing, Bible, or Art Enrichment. Participating students in the Moriarty afterschool Program must be picked up by 5:15 pm. Parent approval is required and your child can pick up a form from their teacher or in the office, which will need to be returned to the office. Additionally, the school offers a before and after school program Monday through Friday at our school coordinated with the Rio Grande Educational Cooperative (REGC). The morning program is from 6:45 am to 8:10 am in the school Cafeteria. The afternoon program is from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria or the Library. Participating students in the REGC program must be picked up by 6:00 pm. Contracts for participation in the REGC program must be completed by the parent or guardian but students will not be denied (Contracts are available during the program). Program Manager, Judith Castillo can be contacted to answer your questions at 505-261-8751. Kind Regards, Oscar Ontiveros Principal, South Mountain Elementary School Work Phone: 505-832-5700 ext. 5703

9 months ago, Oscar Ontiveros

Principal's Message: First Day of School Reminders Dear White South Mountain Families, We are excited to welcome you all back tomorrow! Here are some reminders: Arrival / Drop-off Parent drop-off follow the same procedures. Two rows of vehicles. Parent drop off students can enter the school at 7:55 am and are to report to the cafeteria. At 8:00 am, students will be directed to the playground. Staff will be waiting in front of the school to assist parents if needed. We would like for parents to assume the responsibility of opening the car door for their children. Bus riders are to report to the playground upon arrival at 8:00 am. At 8:10 the 1st bell will ring and students will line up to picked up by their teacher to go their classroom. The tardy bell will ring at 8:15 am. At 8:15 Breakfast will provided in the classroom free of charge. Lunch is provide free of charge as well. At 3:00 pm students are released from school. PTA is a great way to support the school and sign up for the activities and events that you’d like to be involved in this year, when we are able to add back several much-missed events and volunteer opportunities. I look forward to seeing you all there!

9 months ago, Oscar Ontiveros

Join us for "Meet Your Teacher" day! Thursday, August 1st from 1:30-3:00 pm!!

9 months ago, Moriarty-Edgewood School District

We are excited to welcome Mr. Oscar Ontiveros as the Principal of South Mountain Elementary School. Mr. Ontiveros has worked as a school principal in New Mexico and Texas and brings an extensive knowledge of elementary leadership and instructional practices! Welcome to the team!

9 months ago, Moriarty-Edgewood School District

🚨2024-2025 Wednesday Early Release Times🚨 Release times on Wednesdays have changed this year! Starting August 14th, all schools will release 45 minutes early on Wednesdays. #gopintos

9 months ago, Moriarty-Edgewood School District

MESD will provide school supplies for all students for the 2024-2025 school year! Students will need backpacks! #gopintos

10 months ago, Moriarty-Edgewood School District

Check out these extraordinary literacy and lunch activities sponsored by MESD Libraries! Come and join us for some good food, learning, and fun!

11 months ago, Moriarty-Edgewood School District

Meet your teacher: August 1st 1:30-3:00 First day of School 1st-5th will be August 5th First day of Kindergarten August 7th

11 months ago, Davina Turner

SME will be celebrating all students and their growth in reading Friday, May 3rd!

about 1 year ago, Davina Turner

We are so thankful for our outstanding and dedicated Administrative Assistants, who diligently welcome students, families, and community members to school daily. They do so much behind the scenes to support the entire staff at school sites and in the district. They make a difference! Happy Administrative Professionals day!! #gopintos