This is a reminder that students may not be dropped off or enter the building before 7:30 a.m. per our Student Handbook. This expectation is essential to ensuring student safety on campus, as there is no supervision before 7:30 a.m.  The building will remain locked until 7:30 a.m. Students arriving early will need to wait with their parent/guardian until doors open. In addition, we ask that all students be picked up promptly at the end of the school day. If a student is not picked up in a timely manner, staff will attempt to contact parents/guardians. If we are unable to reach anyone, we may contact CYFD or APD as appropriate to ensure the student’s safety.

PAPA people! This is Pippa and Biscuit! Your high school and middle school elf buddies! We will be here in the month of December to get all students ready for finals! But. . . don’t get too comfortable because high school and middle school will be up against each other.” “That was weird. . . Anyway, you heard them! Biscuit will be representing high school, and Pippa will be representing middle school! Every day, the elves will be up to mischief around the school, so watch out!

This Friday, we will be having a Spirit Day! High school students, you will wear holiday PJs, and middle school students, you will wear ugly sweaters.

Scholarship Information: https://www.artandwriting.org/?eml=marketing/e/20251015/////////

If you picked up a tag from the Giving Tree in the office, please return your wrapped gift to the office by December 11th. Thank you for your generosity!

Final Exam Schedule: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF1es9pSy8/fB87pWYNBTGi3ldhJZn63w/edit?utm_content=DAF1es9pSy8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Winter Concert Series: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG4CWA3aok/Q9imKObj9GsfyPYLODCH7Q/edit?utm_content=DAG4CWA3aok&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

ATTENTION DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS – IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON TAKING A CNM COURSE DURING THE SPRING SEMESTER, YOU MUST MEET WITH MRS. WALKER TO DISCUSS YOUR COURSE OPTIONS AND SIGN THE ENROLLMENT APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FORM BEFORE YOU CAN REGISTER FOR A COURSE.

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.

Students not enrolled in 8th period class may not stay on campus unless they have an appointment with a teacher. Students may not loiter on campus.

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.

Did you know that even though some colleges are test-optional, there is still a standard to meet for admission?  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 their grades, attendance, and scores on standardized testing. All students will record their interim test scores in their PAPA data folder and track their progress. Is your score college-ready?  If not, are you working to get college-ready?

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!