The May Center for Learning

Week of November 29, 2021

Week Of November 29, 2021

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

  • Gallery Walk Schedule : 2:30 - 3:00 PM
    Students of Ms. Deanna + Ms. Jennifer : Thursday, December 9
    Students of Ms. Gabriella + Mr. Scott : Tuesday, December 14
    Students of Ms. Linda + Ms. Ellen : Wednesday, December 15
    Students of Ms. Corrie + Ms. Trudy : Thursday, December 16

  • Friday, December 10 : Winter Sports payment due

  • Monday, December 20, 2021 - Monday, January 3, 2022 : No School — Winter Break

The Comeback Can

Do you think you could make a can that rolls back to you when you tell it to? Well, students in Mr. Scott's science class have done just that!

Using their knowledge of the forms of energy, these young scientists worked in pairs to design and construct a “comeback can.” These cans contain only a paper clip, rubber bands, string, tape, nuts, and washers. The comeback can uses both kinetic energy (the energy of motion) and potential energy (stored energy).

Students collected data on the distance cans traveled and completed a lab report that included a hypothesis, processes, a conclusion, and notes for improvements.

Food drive

To support our community this holiday season, May School will be accepting donations for the Bag ‘n Hand Food Pantry, located at St. John’s United Methodist Church.  The Bag ‘n Hand Food Pantry is a partner agency of The Food Depot of Santa Fe and one of the largest food pantries in northern New Mexico.  It is operated solely by volunteers.

We are asking for the following items:

Food items such as…
* peanut butter
* canned meat with pop top
* pasta
* cold cereal
* packages or cans of nuts
* cans or packages of fruit
* breakfast or nutrition bars
* juices

…and personal hygiene items such as…
* toothpaste
* diapers
* shampoo
* conditioner
* small laundry detergent
* dish soap

Items will be collected in students’ homerooms between Monday, December 7, and Thursday, December 16.

In the spirit of friendly competition, the homeroom that brings in the most items will receive a pizza party!

The Winter Sports program is back!

The Winter Sports Variety program will include sledding, bowling, or other activities to be determined. The Ski/Snowboard program includes a lift ticket, rental equipment, morning lesson, and afternoon ski time.

The program will run for four Thursdays — January 13, 20, 27, and February 3. The Variety program takes place during school hours. Skiers and snowboarders typically depart May School at 8:00 AM and return around 4:30 PM.

winter sports

 

covid-19 vaccine update

Now that COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for children ages 5 - 11, we are excited to move forward as a school with supporting the process of vaccination for our May School students.  You can register to vaccinate any child five years and older at one of the following locations:

New Mexico Department of Health
https://cv.nmhealth.org/covid-vaccine/ 

CHRISTUS St. Vincent
https://www.christushealth.org/st-vincent/patient-resources/scheduling

Walgreens
https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid/19/landing

CVS
https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine/kids

COVID TESTING RESOURCES

Curative Testing Van Walk-In (**FREE)
Testing vans are located at these Santa Fe locations:

  1. Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: Corner of Old Santa Fe Trail and San Francisco St.
    (across from La Fonda): 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

  2. Wednesdays: Genoveva Chavez Community Center: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

  3. Thursdays: Genoveva Chavez Community Center: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

  4. Saturdays: Southside Library: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Register in advance at: COVID-19 Testing & Health Services | Curative

Christus St. Vincent Drive-Through PCR Testing, 1910 Cerrillos Road (**FREE)

  • Monday through Friday 9:00 - 3:00 with a provider referral

Department of Health Drive-Through PCR Testing (**FREE)

Department of Health VAULT test kits (**FREE)
Self-collection of saliva samples from home
Order a kit at no cost at learn.vaulthealth.com/nm/.
It’s a great idea to order these tests to have them on hand in case they are needed. 

Local Urgent Care Clinics Presbyterian Urgent Care, Entrada Contenta Urgent Care, Railyard Urgent Care, and other local urgent cares will see patients in person and conduct testing or make a referral; however, insurance co-pays and other costs may be involved.

Presbyterian Pediatrics Respiratory Clinic 257-4730 (**FREE) Established patients - will only refer for testing if symptoms have been present for 72 hours.

Note: CVS Minute Clinics in Santa Fe are no longer doing PCR testing. (PCR tests are available at CVS clinics in Albuquerque.)