Announcements

Performance brings us together!

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.

Middle School

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

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!

NM PED

New Mexico Public Education Department surveys students, staff, and families each year about well-being and competencies. Students at PAPA will take this survey on October 8th. Parents and guardians can access this survey from October 6- November 7th. Please take a moment to complete the survey here: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/newmexico/family/surveys?language=en

NM Arts Community

Catch our awesome NM arts community performing for a benefit show on October 17th at South Broadway Cultural Center. 100% of ticket sales are donated to Roadrunner Food Bank. Guest artists include many PAPA people, as well as performers from New Mexico Ballet Company, Breaking Even Dance Troupe, Anti-Gravity Love Machine, and more! 7:00, 6:00 preshow. See Miss Eiland for details!

Outdoor Stage

Do you have talent and experience with building projects? We are looking for volunteers to help us rebuild the outdoor performance space. Please email info@paparts.org with your name, phone number, and expertise. We are planning a volunteer day to rebuild the deck.

College Readiness

Did you know that even though some colleges are test-optional, there is still a standard to meet to be admitted?  At UNM, you must have a 3.0 G.P.A. and a 1030 on the SAT/ or a 20 on the ACT. All grades at PAPA are striving to improve our grades, attendance, and scores on standardized testing. All students will be recording their interim test scores in their PAPA data folder, and track your progress. Is your score college-ready?  If not, are you working to get college-ready?

Wanted

Donations needed for BamBOO. Please click the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054BADAA2FA1F58-59273981-papa\

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!