Superintendent of Schools

We’re already halfway through Native American Heritage Month and the month we celebrate National Family Caregivers, Lung Cancer Awareness, and Diabetes Awareness. As the Autumn season wanes, we reflect, with gratitude, all the abundance we have received, and prepare for the cold and scarcity that winter may bring. Now is the time for growing deep roots in preparation for Spring’s bounty, wishing all warmth, safety, and plenty to sustain body and spirit in the months ahead!

So many wonderful things are happening at the Pojoaque Valley Schools! The Alumni basketball game packed the Valley of Champions Gym with hundreds of community members, united in supporting our current students and athletes of the past in an exciting night of fun and fellowship! The only thing hotter than the game was the Frito pie…yum! We have some fun Thanksgiving celebrations planned to celebrate our families and we look forward to the many Holiday programs as we finish the semester strong.

 

Both our middle school and elementary school jumped two tiers in academic improvement and have exited school improvement status! This is a significant achievement and a testament to the commitment and dedication of our staff and administrators using evidence-based practices to support academic growth; way to go! We are also bringing back Employee Recognition programs and developing more vertical alignment among our schools to reflect pride and excellence in our community. You can help by making sure your child attends every day (unless they are ill), reading to them, and allowing them to read to you to support our literacy goals!

 

This time of year may also bring sadness and sickness; please reach out to our incredible partners at Las Clinicas if you or someone you know is struggling. We are all in this together and everyone can use support, some of the time. https://www.lcdn.org/SBHC.html

 

There is so much happening at the Pojoaque Valley Schools and we are so happy you’ve chosen to share your child with us! May your blessings be great and your burdens be light.

 

Appreciatively,

Superintendent Suman

 

Check out this great book about gratitude here.