Announcements

Performance brings us together!

General Info

• 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 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.

Parents

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.

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.
• The outdoor stage is closed until repairs can be made. Students do not sit under the outdoor canopy until further notice. Thank you.
• Middle School Poetry club will have its first meeting in Room 13 on Thursday, September 4th, during lunch. This meeting is open to all interested 6-8 graders. We will be discussing how the club will operate and begin our nomination process for club leaders. Please bring your food and your club vision.
• The first PAPA Spotlight audition will take place on Friday, September 5, in the East Dance Room during lunch. Show off your Talents at PAPA Spotlight!  Performances will take place on September 12, 2025, during lunch in the Cafe.
• Auditions for High School Musical Theatre’s production of Little Shop of Horrors will be held the week of September 15th through 19th. Any student interested in joining the cast should read the audition information sheets posted to the callboards outside of room 19 and across from the front office. If you have any questions, speak to Mr. Bennett or Mr. Heard.
• Middle School GSA meetings are coming soon in room 22. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Chandler, jchandler@paparts.org.  More information to come.
• Hello and good morning! High School GSA has a meeting tomorrow, Thursday the 4th, in room 19 during high school lunch. Come help us assemble our new cabinet and continue planning for the year ahead. That’s Ms. Sundstrom’s room tomorrow during high school lunch

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!