Announcements for the week of 9/18/23

Announcements

The office has free covid tests for you. If you would like one please stop by the front office. These tests are good through February 2024.

 Every Friday show your school spirit by wearing anything with our school mascot, the panda, or a PAPA shirt, You can buy a school shirt or make your own d.i.y. spirit shirt.

(9/20/23, 10/18/23, 11/29/23, 1/24/24, 2/14/24, 3/13/24)

With the exception of Study Skills class all other 8th periods are cancelled to allow teachers time for professional conversations, PLCs. If you are unable to pick up your child at 3:18 pm, they may report to a study hall provided on 8th period lite days ONLY.

Attention PAPA students and staff: Introducing PAPA Paw-sitivity awards! We invite you to notice students who are engaging in acts of kindness, helpfulness, and overall positivity. You can now nominate these students by completing and submitting a simple form, and at the end of each month, we will select one lucky winner and reward them handsomely! Catch each other being awesome; we’re so excited to hear all the wonderful things you’ll do!

Arts and Crafts fair at UNM Continuing Education center November 11th from 10 am-4 pm/ 1634 University Blvd NE/ Selling student art and the funds go to the artist directly.

September is suicide prevention month and to honor it, NHS will be participating and volunteering at the suicide prevention walk on September 30 7 am-2 pm at Hoffmantown Church. We welcome you to join us and invite family and friends.

Please note that the use, possession, and distribution of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, smokeless tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, mood altering substances and illicit drugs at all schoolsponsored events both on and off campus are prohibited. Please keep this in mind when you pick up, drop off or attend school events and concerts. This includes parents as they attend events, pick up and drop off students. Thank you.

Lunch Menu

Click Me Lunch Menu

Save the Date

PJHS and Student council invite all middle school students to a fairy tale ball: October 05 at 6:00 pm. Dance tickets can be puchased for $10 each during MS lunch starting September 20. Light refreshements will be served. Check the flyers around school and the MS google classroom for more details.

Health & Wellness

Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. While we celebrate Hispanic and Latino communites beyond this month, from September 15 to October 15 we give extra recognition to the many contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more.

Hispanic Hertiage Month

https://www.cabq.gov/office-of-equity-inclusion/news/hispanic-heritage-month-events-around-albuquerque