Announcements for the week of 11/6/23

Announcements

Arts and Crafts fair at UNM Continuing Education Center November 11th from 10 am-4 pm/ 1634 University Blvd NE/ We will sell student art and the funds go to the artist directly. So please come out and support our amazing Visual Artists.

Do you have a passion for PAPA and a commitment to its financial and artistic future? Don’t delay! Join the PAPA Foundation—a small, but proud group of people who are committed to PAPA and the fulfillment of its mission. Attend our next meeting at PAPA at 7:15 am on Thursday, November 9, 2023, as we discuss ways to raise funds for new instructional facilities and a PAC.

The weather is getting cooler outside! Please dress in layers. We will continue to eat lunch outside unless it is below 32 degrees. This is a great time to walk around, get fresh air, meet new people, and get vitamin D.

PJHS will be hosting a sunset on Friday, November 10th. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an evening of fun, games, and a hot air balloon. Tickets are 5 dollars and will be sold at the door. Food, drinks, and blankets will be for sale. Check the flyers around the school and the MS/HS Google Classroom for more details.

November’s focus is on gratitude and kindness. Please bring in new socks, gloves, and hats to be donated to a local shelter for your first period. The first period with the most donations on November 10th will win recognition.

PBS has films about, started, and made by Indigenous Peoples. Click the link to see the programs commemorating Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month.https://www.newmexicopbs.org/indigenous-peoples-heritage-month-2021

Save the Date

We will offer a Thanksgiving lunch on Thursday, November 16th for students and family members. Family members over 18 will cost $5.00 per meal and current PAPA students are free. Please order and pay by Friday, 11/10/23. Only 2 guests per student. Do not pay for your student as they will order at a different time and will be free of charge.

Submit the Google form (https://forms.gle/nKsqU6T2QMV3iytk8) and pay online through PayPal by 11/10/23, in the comments section box please type “TG Lunch.” – https://www.paparts.org/make-a-payment-here/

ON THE MENU: Sliced turkey roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, red chili, stuffing, green beans, whole wheat roll, dessert, and milk.

Health & Wellness

Welcome to November!  This month we give thanks and show appreciation to those who served in the U.S. armed forces on Veteran’s Day (November 11) and celebrate Thanksgiving (November 23).  This is a great month to create two habits that have a positive impact on mental health.  The first is practicing gratitude.  This month, look for the positives in life, write a thank-you to a veteran, find opportunities to show gratitude to someone, and find the silver linings.  Second, research shows that when we help others, either through kindness or service, our happiness increases and stress decreases.  Find volunteer opportunities, help someone carry their groceries, hold the door for someone, tutor a struggling friend, and the list goes on.  Look for opportunities and spring into action!

https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-helping-others-can-increase-happiness-3144890