2019 - 2020 May School Weekly Update Archive
Week of June 22
We have carefully reviewed the New Mexico Public Education Department’s guidelines for school re-opening. We are pleased to announce that given May School’s small class sizes, we will offer full time in person classes Monday through Friday from 8:30-3:00. Read more >>
week of June 15
Every day, May Center for Learning opens the door to learning for students who learn differently. In this unprecedented time, when more and more families are facing financial difficulties due to the pandemic, the door to learning cannot close. Read more >>
Week of May 25
We have been following the story of our school trout since they arrived as eggs. We are happy to report that as of this Saturday, they are living happily in the Pecos River. Read more >>
Week of May 18
Social clubs were a great success to help students connect with one another outside of class time. We wish we would have recorded each one as there were many cherishable moments in each club. Read more>>
week of may 11
May School teachers continue to find great ways to engage students during online learning. Many teachers are finding creative ways to use Jamboard, an interactive Google app, to support student learning. Read more >>
week of may 4
Student’s in Ms. Ellen’s class receive a weekly challenge to complete a simple recipe at home. Cooking with children supports development in following directions, reading and math measurement skills. Read more >>
week of April 27
May Center for Learning is offering a distance learning Summer LEAP program this summer. Prevent summer slide, build foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and writing, and keep your child excited about learning. Read more >>
Week of April 20
Ms. Caitlin hosts the youngest group of May School students that are participating in online learning. Keeping first and second graders engaged during distance learning requires a special skill set that Ms. Caitlin definitely has. Read more>>
week of April 13
Many of us have cycled through the books on our home bookshelves and are looking for our next read. Here are three great resources for books for students and parents alike. Read more >>
Week of April 6
May School will celebrate Spirit Day each Thursday for the rest of the school year, starting next Thursday, April 9, with Pajama Day. Read more >>
Week of March 9
As part of their studies of WWI, students in Ms. Trudy’s class learned that November 11th (Veteran’s Day in the USA) is Remembrance Day in most of Europe and across the World in countries that fought in the "war to end all wars.” Read more >>
week of March 2
May School teachers attended the International Dyslexia Association Dyslexia 2020 Conference last week. The conference, which was attended by over 650 people from the southwest region and beyond. Read more >>
Week of February 24
May Center is excited to offer an after-school club focusing on the fantasy role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). Read more >>
week of february 17
May Center for Learning is deeply grateful to be the recipient of the 2020 Life Center Foundation Leadership Award. Read more >>
week of February 10
Intermediate students who participated in the alternative winter sports program helped celebrate World Read Aloud Day by picking a children’s book to read aloud to the Elementary and Early Childhood classes. Read more >>
Week of February 3
Ms. Kathy and her science students have welcomed new members into their science classroom. Read more >>
Week of January 27
We look forward to seeing families of elementary and intermediate students on Wednesday, January 29th at 6pm for our Gallery Walk. Read more >>
week of January 21
What an epic first day of our Intermediate ski/snowboard program! Ski Santa Fe reported 6 inches of fresh snow while we were on the mountain. Read more >>
week of January 13
Congratulations to four May Center students for being chosen to have artwork on display at SITE Santa FE! Read more >>
week of December 16
Just before Thanksgiving break our students and families overwhelmed us with the number of canned food items that we were able to donate to the Bag N’ Hand Food Pantry. This week we received personal thank you messages from Santa Fe community members that benefit from the Food Pantry. Read more >>
week of December 09
If you’ve ever had a chance to sit in Ms. Daisy’s class you know it’s a treat to witness the learning and calm energy in the classroom. Read more >>
week of November 25
Bravo! What a great performance today! Thank you to May School students and staff for helping make this year’s Poetry and Pie such a success. Read more >>
Week of November 18
Intermediate students took their river studies to a whole new level this week. On Tuesday, students went to our Cerro Gordo river site to collect benthic macroinvertebrates. Read more >>
week of November 11
Our students had a blast learning magic tricks grounded in science, math, and gross and fine motor skill development. We are grateful to the Lensic’s Education Program for bringing Kevin to May Center. Read more >>
week of November 04
Have heard the songs about Bianca Buttercup, Captain Oatmeal or Billy the Lizard Creature? Read more >>
week of October 28
Supporting a love of reading goes beyond spending time reading each day. Students in Ms. Caitlin’s class are excited to announce…Read more >>
Week of October 21
Have you ever entered an inflatable dome for a virtual experience of the night sky and our solar system? Thanks to a generous parent, our first through eighth graders did on Thursday. Read more >>
week of October 14
May School students have been learning about the Great Exhibition which was held in London’s Hyde Park in 1851. This was the first in a series of World’s Fairs and featured works of culture and industry. Read more >>
Week of October 07
Chess, checkers, Battleship, Risk (Secret Mission), Uno, War, Twister, Jenga, Corn Hole… You get the idea. Does your family have a favorite? Read more >>
week of September 30
Another successful camping trip in the books! As I reflect on all the benefits of taking on such an expedition with students I collect thoughts on all the learning moments that can only occur in such a setting. Read more >>
week of September 23
What is a learning difference and how does it present for children in the home and at school? This overview of learning differences explains the cognitive differences in children who learn differently, identifies characteristics of learning differences, and discussing best practices that work for children with learning differences. Read more >>
Week of September 16
Thanks to Ms. Kathy, our Intermediate students took a full day field trip to tour the watershed on Wednesday as an introduction to forest management practices, river ecology and an overview of water quality. What came of the day was far more rich than expected. Read more >>
Week of September 09
We are excited to welcome Ben Morgen as our new Physical Education Teacher. Ben comes to us with ample experience in working with children as well as a variety of athletic skills. Read more >>
Week of September 02
Join us for a 90+ year tradition on Saturday, September 7th! The Santa Fe Fiesta’s Pet Parade welcomes furry friends and children (with parents) to walk in this parade. May Center’s theme this year is… Read more >>
Week of August 19
Join us for our Open House on Thursday, August 22nd from 4-6pm. All families can check out the new wing of our campus and enjoy time meeting new families and… Read more >>