Announcements

Performance brings us together!

General Info

• 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.

Student Drop-off & Pick-up Safety Reminders

• Be patient during drop-off and pick-up.

• Have your child ready with belongings before stopping in the loading/unloading zone.

• If your child needs extra time, please park on the street or in a parking spot.

• Do not block crosswalks, entrances, or exits.

• Refrain from honking, yelling, or using inappropriate language.

• If you’re running late, do not speed—safety comes first.

• We’ve had a few close calls; please help us keep all students and families safe.

Weekly Teacher Emails

Parents look for a weekly email from teachers. Teachers will be sharing a week at a glance with you as we partner together this school year.

Vision

The Public Academy for Performing Arts will be a small, supportive educational community where students achieve high academic standards and pursue excellence in the performing arts.

Mission

The Public Academy for Performing Arts is a public charter school that integrates a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with the performing arts and prepares students to pursue their passions and talents.

Cell Phones

Per the NM Legislature, students are not permitted to be on cell phones during instructional time. Instructional time means during class time. Take a moment right now and put yours in your backpack out of sight. Students must have a pass from their teachers if they need to be out of class for any reason. Leave your phone in the classroom if you need to leave in the middle of class. Please review the cell phone policy in the student handbook. Students who violate this rule will have their phones taken away or locked in a pouch. If you don’t want this to happen to you, make sure your phone is out of sight during instructional time.

Chromebook Insurance

Parents, it is not too late to enroll your child in the Chromebook insurance for peace of mind. Here is the link: https://app.smarttechinsurance.com/org/papa

Yearbooks

Attention PAPA Students!

Don’t miss out—our yearbooks are at their lowest price of the year, just $65! Capture all your favorite memories from this school year before the cost goes up. Prices will be rising soon, so order yours today and lock in the best deal!

See Mrs. Danfleser or Ms. Maes for details and to reserve your copy.

Outdoor Stage

The outdoor stage is closed until repairs can be made. Students do not sit under the outdoor canopy until further notice. Thank you.

Seniors

All seniors will be meeting with their senior showcase mentor this Wednesday during early release, starting at 2:30 PM. If you are not sure who your mentor is, just check PowerSchool for your assigned teacher. You can also email Elisa Radcliffe, our Performing Arts Coordinator at eradcliffe@paparts.org if you have questions.

PTSO

PAPA PTSO is meeting 8/28 at 6:45 pm on Zoom.

PAPA PTSO has been active for more than 15 years, focused on bringing parents, teachers, and students together to facilitate connections, increase engagement, and promote meaningful discussions to make PAPA the best it can be! Our first meeting is August 28, 2025, at 6:45 pm. Zoom information to follow!

The PTSO is organized for the purpose of supporting the education of children at PAPA by:

• Fostering relationships among students, parents, teachers, staff, and the governing council;
• Maintaining and improving the PAPA environment;
• Providing input to the principal and governing council;
• Providing volunteer support to the school, and
• Collecting and expending funds and other resources in support of the school.

We are looking for parent volunteers to get involved and support the PTSO! Please reach out to Tara at monkeydoc@gmail.com or Sarah sarah.g.gallegos@gmail.com for more information.

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!