“We are not here to create the stars of tomorrow; rather, we are here to create a whole human being today.” -PAPA Founders, 2001

• It is not too late to sign up for Chromebook insurance. Here is the link: www.smarttechins.com/papa
• Do you have a talent you want to share? Spotlight is a lunchtime performance celebrating the talents of PAPA students!
• Our first audition is Friday, September 4, in East Dance. If you sing, dance, act, play an instrument, or have another talent, audition for Spotlight!
• Free books for students. Information here: https://www.rallyreadernewmexico.com/

• Early Release this Wednesday at 2:15 pm. Students may join a study hall in the cafe until 3:18 pm if they cannot get picked up at 215. Students may not hang out on campus until parents pick up, they must join the study hall or be picked up.

• No School September 7th, Labor Day. Staff in-service September 8th. Senior Showcase Panel instructions will be shared with students and guardians from our Performing Arts Coordinator, Elisa Radcliffe.
• PAPA PTSO meeting this Thursday. All PAPA families are invited to attend. August 27, 2026 at 7:00pm.
• Join Zoom Meeting
• https://hsc-unm.zoom.us/j/92781115142?pwd=ytBQEarScTK2b6n591aSKLgjIaRaKN.1
• Meeting ID: 927 8111 5142
• Passcode: panda
• Voting is open for the 2026 Best of the City from Albuquerque the Magazine.
• Vote for PAPA for Best Charter School here: https://www.abqthemag.com/best-of-the-city/
• Every day, you have a choice about how you show up—in the classroom, on the stage, in the studio, on the lunch field, and in our community.
• This year, we are challenging ourselves to be:
• 🎯 CONSISTENT — Do your best, every day.
• 💡 INTENTIONAL — Make choices that move you closer to your goals.
• 🤝 RESPECTFUL — Treat yourself, others, and our school with kindness and respect.
• Remember: Your performance is more than what happens on a stage. It’s how you live, learn, lead, and treat others every day.
• When a student has three tardies in one class period, the student will receive one lunch detention. The cycle will start over again when that detention is served.
• PERFORM WITH PURPOSE! 🐼”
• The PAPA way is all about creativity, expression, and kindness. This means we hold the door open for others, we take care of our space and belongings, we leave things better than we found it.  Did you notice a PAPA student demonstrating kindness? Nominate them for PAPAPAWsitivity by completing the form outside the front office or emailing info@paparts.org.
• Spirit count winners: Week 1: Congratulations to Ms. Eiland’s class; Week 2: Shout out to Ms. Dominguez’s class. Who will win bragging rights this Friday? Wear your PAPA shirt, or panda gear every Friday.
• Lunchtime- You must let your 1st period teacher know if you will be eating school lunch so Chef Nicole can prepare enough food for everyone who wants it. Breakfast and lunch are free for students each school day. Our school is reimbursed for some of the meal cost, and this means there are elements of lunch that are required for you to take, and some elements are optional. Please follow the signs and directions in the cafe. Once you have your tray, head outside for some fresh air and sunshine.  Menu:
• https://www.paparts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PAPA-AUGUST.pdf“
• The PAPA Governing Council has approved an update to the Dual Credit weight policy (June 2026). All dual credit courses that UNM will accept for transfer credit towards a degree will be weighted. Previously, only courses in English, Math, Science, and History were weighted. Current students who have already completed a dual credit course will have their transcript review and weight adjusted to retroactively apply this new policy through a transcript audit this fall.
• The following policies are being shared for public comment. To make a comment send an email to Director Lopez at tlopez@paparts.org Furlough Policy RIF Policy
• Staff VIP Shout-Out: Help us recognize an awesome PAPA staff member. Thank you for taking a moment to tell us about a positive impact or interaction.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0pQgi9k-xB4I8YWJIgq9occjuGXb2dKGD6caJDP1M2KrdqQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114791415821990573038
• Student Drivers:
•  Students who drive must display a student parking decal and park in the west lot, which will be secured from 8:30 AM until dismissal. Anyone needing access to this lot during the school day must contact the front office.505-830-3128″
• Alongside:
• PAPA is offering Alongside, a wellness resource to students this year. Alongside is a personalized student skill-building platform developed by clinicians to help students succeed inside and outside of the classroom. You can review the platform https://go.alongside.care/parentsignupand website http://alongside.care
•  to learn more. Students can access the platform anytime via browser (app.alongside.care) or mobile (iOS or Android) with their school email address.
• Here are links to Alongside’s Terms of Service https://www.alongside.care/terms-of-use
• and Privacy policy https://www.alongside.care/privacy. If you don’t want your student accessing Alongside, please email privacy@alongside.care and include your student’s name, school, and school email address (ex. John Doe johndoe@school.k12.us).
• To learn about Alongside’s content and use of AI, take a look here https://drive.google.com/file/d/10edf7rUH-fDbMIqYHNz8-YP7IuIJaRFr/view?usp=sharing
• and explore it yourself as a parent by signing in with your personal email here https://app.alongside.care/?signupType=parent. Detailed information about our safety guardrails is available here. https://www.alongside.care/pages/pdf-one-pager-evaluating-ai-in-youth-wellness
• Parent Overview Video: https://youtu.be/QzR2_k4xqbA.
• Early release dates for Staff PLC collaboration dismissal at 2:15 pm: 8/26, 9/16, 9/30, 10/21, 11/18, 12/2, 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/17, 4/7, 4/21, 5/5. Study Hall is available in the cafe on these dates until 3:18 pm.
• Cell phones, wireless headphones, smartwatches, smart glasses, personal tablets, ipads and gaming systems are to be put out of sight upon arrival on campus. Items seen or heard during the school day will be taken to the front office for pickup by a parent or guardian.
• Dear PAPA poets, If you’re in high school and are interested in joining or staying a part of High School Poetry Club, it would be GREATLY appreciated if you show up to our first official meeting: Tuesday the 18th, in room 7, during high school lunch. There’s a lot of information that we should go over before the year gets going. If you decide to join later, you’re welcome to join ANY meeting with a poem or piece of literature that means something to you. High school poetry club is a safe space for all writers so please join us in room 7 every Tuesday during lunch.
• Middle School Poetry Club will be meeting in Ms. Dominguez’s room, room 13, on Tuesday, August 18th. Bring your ideas for a great year together. New members welcome!
• PAPA Is a Drug-, Alcohol-, and Nicotine-Free Campus
• As we begin the new school year, we want to remind our entire PAPA community of an important expectation designed to keep our campus safe, healthy, and focused on learning.
• Public Academy for Performing Arts is a drug-, alcohol-, tobacco-, and nicotine-free school.
• In accordance with New Mexico Administrative Code 6.12.4 (Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug Free School Districts), schools are required to prohibit the use and possession of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs by students, school staff, parents, and visitors on school property and at school functions held away from school property. (NMPED)
• Therefore, the following are not permitted:
• • Alcohol or illegal drugs
• • Marijuana/cannabis products
• • Cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, or other tobacco products
• • Vapes, e-cigarettes, and electronic smoking devices
• • Nicotine pouches, nicotine products, or other alternative nicotine products
• • The possession, use, or distribution of these products
• This policy applies to all students, parents/guardians, staff, volunteers, and guests:
• • On the PAPA campus and school property
• • In school buildings, parking areas, and athletic/performing arts spaces
• • On school buses and school transportation
• • At school-sponsored concerts, performances, dances, field trips, and activities—even when they take place off campus
• We ask everyone in our PAPA community to help us maintain a safe and healthy environment for our students. Please leave all tobacco, nicotine, vaping, alcohol, and drug products at home.
• Thank you for helping us protect our students and uphold our commitment to a safe, respectful, and healthy school community.
• Looking for a place to connect, grow in your faith, and meet new people? Come join us for Bible Club every Monday and Thursday during high school lunch! We’ll have time for Bible study, discussion, and fellowship. Everyone is welcome! Come hang out, learn, and grow with us. Hope to see you there!
• Middle School Debate Club will be having an interest meeting on Wednesday, August 26 in Ms. Dominguez’s room, room 13. Please see Erik Acevedo with questions.
• Hello Papa citizens! Do you know what today is? If you said Monday August 24th, then you’d be WRONG. Just kidding, that is today’s date. But more importantly, it was supposed to be the last day to participate in Thespian Troupe’s Double Good Popcorn fundraiser, but they’ve given you two extra days to make your purchase and support Troupe! I’m sure you’re all familiar with the flyers we’ve posted around the school by now. Please go visit one of those and use the link that we’ve provided to buy some delicious popcorn to support our Thespians. Big thanks to everyone who has already purchased popcorn—We couldn’t get to Drama Fest without you! If you haven’t bought any yet, you now have until 3:30 on Wednesday to partake in the fundraiser. Thanks! 🔗 https://popup.doublegood.com/s/f9y29zm0
• Student Council Meeting Reminder:
• Student Council will meet this Friday at 7:00 a.m. in the choir building.
• If you have been selected for Student Council, you will know as you have been added to the Student Council Google Classroom.
• Please make sure you are on time and ready to get started. I’m excited to see everyone Friday morning!

Visit our website for updates: www.paparts.org

Please contact the office for any support at info@paparts.org.

Submit attendance needs to attendance@paparts.org or call the attendance line at 505-830-3128, press 5.

Do you know a student who would love to attend a college-prep, performing arts school? If so, refer them to lottery@paparts.org for any enrollment questions.