8th Period

This is the last week for 8th-period classes. Beginning next week, all students will be dismissed at 3:18 p.m.

Seniors

Seniors, if you did not turn in your bio and artist statement by Friday, December 5th, please complete and submit them as soon as possible. These are required for your Senior Showcase, make sure to get them in right away. Thank you!

Fundraiser – Help Thespian Troupe

Do you love Chipotle? Well, Thespian Troupe is doing a fundraiser on NEXT TUESDAY, the 16th, from 4-8 pm at the Chipotle on Juan Tabo! By purchasing with our code or showing our flyer, 25% of sales go towards Troupe! This is a one-day-only event, so if you’re in that Chipotle mood, get some using the code 8A9CG4A. Help get us to DramaFEST! 

PTSO

PAPA PTSO is planning to welcome the PAPA teachers and staff back in style after the winter break with a delicious nacho bar on Tuesday, January 6th! Please sign up to contribute ingredients or warm items here: PTSO Nacho Lunch.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4DAFAF2AA7FD0-60707746-nacho#/

Cold ingredients can be delivered to the school on January 5th or 6th before 11 am. Warm items (in crock pots) should be delivered on January 6th before 11 am.  Thank you for your contributions and generosity!

Giving Tree

If you pick 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!

Intent to Return

It’s time to decide if your student will be returning to PAPA for the 2026-27 school year! The Intent to Return form was sent out to parents and guardians via email and text on December 2nd. Please complete the form. It is due Friday, December 12th, by noon. https://forms.gle/JVMkMaA5iVn9oYb66

Car Pool

Car Pool update: Do you need to make connections for transportation for semester 2? Sign up for the carpool list to gain access to other parents looking to connect rides for students to and from school. https://forms.gle/phrd1hrocyDkxpKs7

Inclement Weather

Inclement Weather at PAPA: Should we encounter inclement weather and need to cancel school, guardians/parents will be notified through school messenger. Local radio & television stations post APS delays and school closings. PAPA follows its own policies and procedures regarding delays and closings. If APS delays or has asynchronous snow days DISTRICT WIDE, PAPA will cancel school for the day.   If APS delays or cancels East Mountain schools only, PAPA will be in session. Residents of the East Mountains can make informed decisions for their own safety to come to school on time or be delayed.  Parents/Guardians must report absences to the attendance phone line or email attendance@paparts.org.

Drop Off/Pick Up

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.

Info/Links

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

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

Dual Credit

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.

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.

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!