- PAPA Paw-sitivity awards are selected each month! We invite you to notice students who are engaging in acts of kindness, helpfulness, and overall positivity. You can nominate these students by completing and submitting a simple form to the front office. Catch each other being awesome; we’re so excited to hear all the wonderful things you’ll do!
- Students that drive to school are required to park in the west parking lot. The lot is secured at 8:30 every morning. If you need in or out of the lot or any accommodations, call the front office at 505-830-3128. Students are not allowed to access the parking lot or vehicles during the school day. If you need something from your car, come to the front office for an escort.
- Possession or distribution of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, nicotine liquid containers, alcohol, mood-altering substances, and illicit drugs in school buildings, school premises, and away from school grounds at school-sponsored activities is prohibited for all. This includes students, staff, and families.
- Students, this is a reminder to take good care of your school-issued Chromebook. This means not putting stickers on it, not drawing on it, and being careful not to close any papers, books, or notebooks inside the Chromebook when you finish class. If you put items inside the Chromebook, it may leave a black line and damage the screen. Take time to put your Chromebook away in your backpack in its case before you leave class. You may be assessed a fine or replacement cost depending on the amount of damage to your Chromebook.
- Please be courteous to our neighbors, one another, and our student drivers. Cars are not permitted to wait in crosswalk areas. Parent drop off and pick up in the bus loop, in the west parking lot, and on side streets (not blocking driveways). Everyone’s safety is important. Thank you!
Why Are We Talking About Snacks?
Healthy eating helps students focus, learn, and feel their best. That’s why schools follow nutrition standards for all foods and drinks sold to students during the school day.
What’s Covered? All snacks and drinks sold at school – including:
Vending machines, School stores, Snack bars/à la carte, and Fundraisers during the school day. These rules apply from midnight until 30 minutes after school ends.
What Makes a “Smart Snack”?
To meet the USDA Smart Snacks guidelines, snacks must:
Be whole grain, or list a fruit, veggie, dairy, or protein as the first ingredient, or provide key nutrients like calcium or fiber
Plus, they must meet limits for:
Calories (≤ 200)
Sodium (≤ 200 mg)
Fat (≤ 35% of total calories)
Sugar (≤ 35% of total weight)
Drinks allowed:
Plain water (no limit)
100% juice
Milk (unflavored or low-fat)
School-day fundraisers must follow the Smart Snack guidelines — no exceptions under New Mexico law (NMAC 6.12.5.8).
Class parties or celebrations aren’t covered by these rules, but healthy choices are encouraged!
How You Can Help
Send snacks that are whole grain, lower in sugar, or fresh fruits/veggies.
Plan fundraisers that include non-food items or Smart Snack-compliant treats.
Encourage healthy choices at home and school — kids notice!
Together, we’re helping our students stay healthy and ready to learn!
Questions? Contact Pro Padilla, ppadilla@paparts.org.
5•7•10 RULE
● Five unexcused absences: When a child has accumulated five unexcused absences, school personnel will arrange a meeting at the school with the parent or legal guardian to discuss the unexcused absences. A plan to improve attendance will be developed and implemented.
● Seven unexcused absences: When a child has accumulated seven unexcused absences, school personnel will arrange a second meeting at the school with the parent or legal guardian to review the attendance plan and discuss the impact of truancy on the future of the child. At this time, the child may enter into an attendance contract requiring him or her to attend school regularly, or other consequences may be applied (i.e., removal from PAPA to attend the child’s home school in the case of transportation issues).
● Ten unexcused absences: If a student has accumulated an equivalent of ten or more unexcused absences within a school year, the parent shall be given written notice by personal service or certified mail that the student is habitually truant and is not in compliance with the Compulsory Attendance School Law. At that time, the student shall be reported to the probation services office of the judicial district where the student resides for an investigation as to whether the student shall be considered to be a neglected child or a child in a family in need of services because of habitual truancy.
Being Present Matters!
