Announcements Week of 8/6/25

Performance brings us together!

Welcome back to PAPA!

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.

• Seniors- class of 2026, welcome to your senior year. Engage, lead, enjoy. You are serving as ambassadors tomorrow for PAPAFEST.

• Students, look for your name on a list outside the cafe today; this will be your home base group for tomorrow. The next two days, you will need to wear tennis shoes, clothes for movement, bring sunscreen, and hats. Many activities will be outside, and it is going to be HOT! Bring your water bottles full of water every day.

• We will be practicing school safety drills once a week for the first four weeks of school. Our evacuation drill is this Friday morning. Be sure you have good walking shoes, a hat/sunscreen.

• Parents/Guardians are required to sign the dance liability form. Failure to sign this document interferes with your student’s participation. If you need the form, stop by the front office TODAY.

• 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 who 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 to not 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 it’s case before you leave class. You may be assessed a fine or replacement cost depending on the amount of damage to your Chromebook.

• Students, please add yourself to the high school and middle school Google Classrooms for school-wide announcements. The high school code is bsxj4izc. The middle school code is 3uxxuzfh. Teachers, the codes have also been emailed to you. The codes will be posted on the student council bulletin board.

• 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,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.

Public Academy for Performing Arts

Where Art is the Heart of Education

11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87112

Website: www.paparts.org

Phone (505) 830-3128 Fax (505) 830-9930

Attendance Line: Attendance@paparts.org or (505) 830-3128 press 5