Announcements

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General Info

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.

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.

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.

Student Council

Student Council is sponsoring a Toy drive in support of Ronald McDonald House of New Mexico. They support families with sick or injured children a safe, comfortable place to stay while their child is in the hospital. Families can stay close to their child without worrying about where to sleep or how to pay for it. They get meals, a quiet place to rest, and support during a really hard time.  Your kindness can bring comfort and joy when they need it most. Please bring new toys to your first-period classroom. The toy drive will start today and end on September 26th. The class that brings the most toys will get a prize from Student Council. Let’s work together to help these kids and their families.

Group Pictures are on Friday, October 3rd –

Group Picture Day Schedule 10.03.2025 (2).pdf

Seniors!

🎓 Senior Ads Are Now Available! 🎓

Celebrate your time at PAPA with a personalized ad in the yearbook!

Full Page Ad: $300

Half Page Ad: $150

Deadline to purchase: October 3

For more information or to purchase, please contact Ms. Maes

Middle School GSA

Middle School GSA will meet in room 22 during Middle School Lunch on Thursdays.

Save the date!

All 10th graders will be taking the PSAT on October 8th in the cafe. Students, be sure to get to school by 7:45, get a good night’s rest, and eat breakfast to prepare for your state-required test. Selected Juniors will also be participating in the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying exam.

PTSO

PTSO is accepting donations of gift cards for their annual Mystery Bag fundraiser. The PTSO exists to support all PAPA teachers, staff, and students. Help us help everyone. Mystery bags are available for purchase at the BamBOO. For $10, your bag is guaranteed to have at least a $10 mystery gift card. Bring gift card donations to the front office for PTSO. Thank you.

BamBOO!

Get ready for the treat of the season, no TRICKS! PAPA BamBOO is our annual carnival fundraiser on October 24th from 4:30-7 pm. Admission is $10 and includes 10 tickets. Additional tickets are 50 cents a ticket. Pre-sale admission and tickets will start on October 6th-17th. Buy your tickets early and avoid long lines to get into all the fun, the haunted house, games, frito pie, and more.

BamBoo Tickets go on sale October 6-17th. Discount tickets available for the first week only! Get the best deal and buy early, beat the long lines by pre-ordering your tickets and admission! https://go.theprom.us/37361f

There is no 8th-period class on 10/24. School will dismiss at 3:18 pm, and we plan to join in the fun for the Panda BamBOO carnival starting at 4:30 pm.

Get ready to unleash your artistic flair at our Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Contest! Whether you’re a carving pro or just love to paint, this is your chance to show off your creativity and have some fun. Enter your pumpkin by bringing your creation to the front office for check-in on Friday, October 24th, before 3:30 pm. Vote for your favorite pumpkin during the carnival. The pumpkin with the most tickets wins. Trophy and prizes for the top three pumpkins.  Your victory doesn’t just come with accolades; it comes with unforgettable moments and the chance to bask in the admiration of your peers. That’s a prize worth bragging about!

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!