March: Mandela Sweepstakes
New in 2025, the Mandela Cash Sweepstakes is the biggest PTA fundraiser! Purchase your chance to win a percentage of the total sweepstakes pot—and support our ability to make sure Mandela’s opportunities are available to all students, staff, and families.
Buy Sweepstakes Tickets Here
New Families Open House
Will your child be entering Mandela International Magnet School next school year? Hooray! We’re excited to have you come check out the school at MIMS’s New Families Open House.
The PTA will be there in case you want to go ahead and get involved! ; )
May: Junior-Senior Prom
In collaboration with MIMS Student Council, the PTA helps create dance-party magic for our juniors and seniors.
Sign up to help organize this year’s Prom.
Sign up to contribute to the Prom.
Sign up to help set up, chaperone, and/or clean up after the big dance.
Chinese New Year Celebration
Join Mandela’s Mandarin Language Program for a potluck celebrating Chinese New Year!
Silent Auction!—Fun Activities!—Pop Up Store!—Student Performances!
Please bring a covered dish to share.
WE WILL BE ACCEPTING DONATIONS TO SUPPORT OUR 2026 TRIP TO TAIWAN. CASH PREFERRED, OR MAKE CHECKS OUT TO MIMS.
For more information please contact Ms. Tsai or Ms. King: ftsai@sfps.k12.nm.us, jaking@sfps.k12.nm.us
7th & 8th Grade Valentine's Day Dance (Student Council)
Student Council is hosting a Valentine's Day Dance, Friday, February 20, from 6-8pm
Parent chaperones needed!
Chinese New Year Celebration @ School
All-school assembly featuring Lion Dancers from Albuquerque!
February: PTA Meeting
Please join us as we prepare for the spring semester’s events lineup! We will hear from the Student Council and build teams to support the Chinese Spring Festival (February 17), Mandela Raffle (March), Mandelapalooza (March 26), Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8), Junior-Senior Prom (May 9). Whew! Big doin’s! We look forward to seeing you!
Afterschool Open Art Studio
Join us on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:05-5:15pm for creative self-directed time for growing your art practice. Students will have supervised access to art room materials, tools and teacher support as needed.
Bring your sketchbook and imagination!
MIMS Platform Theatre: Funny Little Thing Called Love
MIMS Platform Theatre & the 8th/9th/10th Grade Theatre Ensemble present Funny Little Thing Called Love
by Jones Hope Wooten + additional scenes by VinHatton, Castillo, Winterstein & Ortiz
purchase tickets at the door or in advance at https://cur8.com/25542/project/135593
MIMS Platform Theatre: Funny Little Thing Called Love
MIMS Platform Theatre & the 8th/9th/10th Grade Theatre Ensemble present Funny Little Thing Called Love
by Jones Hope Wooten + additional scenes by VinHatton, Castillo, Winterstein & Ortiz
purchase tickets at the door or in advance at https://cur8.com/25542/project/135593
MIMS Platform Theatre: Funny Little Thing Called Love
MIMS Platform Theatre & the 8th/9th/10th Grade Theatre Ensemble present Funny Little Thing Called Love
by Jones Hope Wooten + additional scenes by VinHatton, Castillo, Winterstein & Ortiz
purchase tickets at the door or in advance at https://cur8.com/25542/project/135593
Morning Coffee, Cocoa & Bake Sale (10th-grade trip fundraiser)
Hot cocoa, coffee—including espresso & lattes—and yummy baked goods to help our 10th-graders fund their Washington, D.C. & NYC trip. Cash only.
Drive up, drop off, and grab a sweet morning start!
Winter Wonderjams, MIMS Music Program Winter Concert
Come listen to the sounds of our wonderful Mandela musicians!
Afterschool Open Art Studio
Join us on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:05-5:15pm for creative self-directed time for growing your art practice. Students will have supervised access to art room materials, tools and teacher support as needed.
Bring your sketchbook and imagination!
Morning Coffee, Cocoa & Bake Sale (10th-grade trip fundraiser)
Hot cocoa, coffee—including espresso & lattes—and yummy baked goods to help our 10th-graders fund their Washington, D.C. & NYC trip. Cash only.
Drive up, drop off, and grab a sweet morning start!
Mandela Holiday Craft Fair
Join us for a day filled with food, gifts, and crafts! Get your gifts and personal luxuries while supporting the MIMS Student Council.
Date: December 6th, 2025
Time: 9 AM to 3 PM
Location: Mandela International Magnet School
1604 Agua Fria St, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505
Contact Us at our MIMS Craft Fair Email you want to participate or have questions.
Afterschool Open Art Studio
Join us on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:05-5:15pm for creative self-directed time for growing your art practice. Students will have supervised access to art room materials, tools and teacher support as needed.
Bring your sketchbook and imagination!
Supply Drive!
Student-run supplies drive helping families in need of:
Non-perishable food
Warm clothing
Hygiene products
Bottled water
October: PTA Meeting
We will meet in Mr. Call’s room at Mandela and make every effort to keep our time to one hour.
This meeting will include hearing from Student Council, staff, and grade-level representatives, an overview of the new website, and a preview of our holiday staff support and PTA Direct Ask Campaign activities. See you there!
StuCo Fall Dance
Mandela’s Student Council’s annual fall dance!
If you would like to chaperone, please contact Student Counceil advisors, Christina Stanton and Kaylee Mullings.
Mandela Reno Groundbreaking Ceremony
SFPS will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, October 16 at 4:30pm for our Mandela renovation. This will take place near the parking area and all are welcome to attend.
