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Santa Teresa Elementary

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Coffee with the Principal

Principal’s Message

Principal Silvia Word brings over 24 years of educational leadership and a passion for student success, driving excellence and innovation throughout our school district.

Principal Silvia Word welcoming to the new school year.

 

 

Dear Santa Teresa Elementary Families,

   Welcome to a new school year! It is with great excitement and gratitude that I welcome you and your children to Santa Teresa Elementary. We are honored to partner with you in providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

   At Santa Teresa Elementary, we believe that strong relationships between home and school are essential to student success. Our dedicated staff is committed to helping each child reach their full potential while fostering a love of learning, responsibility, respect, and safety.

   As we begin this school year together, I would like to invite you to join me for Coffee with the Principal. This informal gathering is an opportunity to meet one another, learn about our school goals and initiatives, ask questions, share ideas, and build a strong partnership between families and our school community.

Coffee with the Principal schedule Link: Coffee with the Principal
   Whether you are new to our school or a returning family, I encourage you to attend. Your involvement and support make a tremendous difference in the success of our students and our school.

   Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. I look forward to meeting you and working together to make this a wonderful and successful school year for all.

Warm regards,

Silvia Word
Principal
Santa Teresa Elementary School
(575) 589-3445 Ext. 2401
Email: sword@gisd.k12.nm.us

"Together, we can help every child learn, grow, and succeed."


 

Estimadas familias de la Escuela Primaria Santa Teresa:

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo año escolar! Es con gran entusiasmo y gratitud que les doy la bienvenida a ustedes y a sus hijos a la Escuela Primaria Santa Teresa. Nos sentimos honrados de colaborar con ustedes para brindar un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro y acogedor, donde cada estudiante pueda desarrollarse académica, social y emocionalmente.

En la Escuela Primaria Santa Teresa, creemos que una sólida relación entre el hogar y la escuela es fundamental para el éxito de nuestros estudiantes. Nuestro dedicado personal está comprometido a ayudar a cada niño a alcanzar su máximo potencial, fomentando al mismo tiempo el amor por el aprendizaje, la responsabilidad, el respeto y la seguridad.

Al comenzar este año escolar juntos, me gustaría invitarlos cordialmente a participar en nuestro evento “Café con la Directora”. Esta reunión informal es una excelente oportunidad para conocernos, aprender sobre las metas e iniciativas de nuestra escuela, hacer preguntas, compartir ideas y fortalecer la colaboración entre las familias y nuestra comunidad escolar.

☕ Café con la Directora: Enlace

Ya sea que su familia sea nueva en nuestra escuela o forme parte de nuestra comunidad desde hace años, los animo a asistir. Su participación y apoyo marcan una gran diferencia en el éxito de nuestros estudiantes y de nuestra escuela.

Gracias por confiar en nosotros la educación de sus hijos. Espero tener la oportunidad de conocerlos y trabajar juntos para hacer de este un año escolar exitoso y memorable para todos.

Atentamente,

Sra. Word 

Directora, Escuela Primaria Santa Teresa


 

 

 

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Coffee with the Principal / Café con la directora

2026-2027


 

Month

Date and Time 

Location 

 

August

 

8/21/25 @1:30 p.m

 

Santa Teresa Elementary

 

August 

 

8/21/25 @ 4:00 pm

 

ONLINE

https://meet.google.com/bvb-rgcc-qkeLink for meeting

 

 

September

 

9/18/25 @1:30 p.m.

 

Santa Teresa Elementary

 

September

 

September 18th @ 4:00

 

ONLINE

https://meet.google.com/bvb-rgcc-qkeLink for meeting

 

October

 

            10/23/25 @1:30 p.m.

 

Santa Teresa Elementary

 

October

 

10/23/25@ 4:00 pm

 

ONLINE

https://meet.google.com/bvb-rgcc-qkeLink for meeting

 

November

 

11/20/25 @1:30 p.m

 

Santa Teresa Elementary

 

November

 

November 20th @  4:00 pm

 

ONLINE

https://meet.google.com/bvb-rgcc-qkeLink for meeting

 

December

 

12/17/25 @1:30 p.m

 

Santa Teresa Elementary

 

December

 

12/17/25 @ 4:00

 

ONLINE

https://meet.google.com/bvb-rgcc-qkeLink for meeting

 

January

 

1/22/27 @1:30 p.m

 

Santa Teresa Elementary

 

January

 

1/22/27 @4:00.

 

ONLINE

https://meet.google.com/bvb-rgcc-qke

     

 

February

 

2/19/27 @1:30 p.m

 

Santa Teresa Elementary

 

February

 

February 19th @ 4:00 

 

ONLINE

 

https://meet.google.com/bvb-rgcc-qke

 

March

 

3/12/27 @1:30 p.m.

 

Santa Teresa Elementary

 

March

 

3/12/27 @4:00

 

ONLINE

https://meet.google.com/bvb-rgcc-qke

 

April

 

4/23/27@1:30 p.m.

 

Santa Teresa Elementary

 

April

 

4/23/27 @  4:00 pm

 

ONLINE

https://meet.google.com/bvb-rgcc-qke