http://www.aps.edu hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.aps.edu/education-foundation/news-from-the-foundation/student-of-the-week-ayde-romero Congratulations to Ayde Romero, a 5th grader at Pajarito Elementary School, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation. student of the week parents 2012-05-24T17:44:02Z News Item http://www.aps.edu/education-foundation/news-from-the-foundation/mays-innovation-award-goes-to-eubank-librarian Terri Gaussoin is credited with transforming the outdated and underused library at Eubank Elementary, including incorporating technology into lessons and activities. innovation 2012-05-24T18:17:25Z News Item http://www.aps.edu/education-foundation/news-from-the-foundation/artist-edward-gonzales-gives-back-to-namesake-school The renowned Albuquerque painter collaborated with students on a mural at Edward Gonzales ES and donated three original works to be displayed at the school. parents 2012-05-22T21:38:58Z News Item http://www.aps.edu/education-foundation/news-from-the-foundation/tuxes-4-teachers-nets-more-than-2-000-for-aps-foundation-for-third-consecutive-year Suits Unlimited donated $10 for each prom tuxedo rented by APS students. parents 2012-05-22T21:30:30Z News Item http://www.aps.edu/education-foundation/news-from-the-foundation/madison-service-learning-project-benefits-roadrunner-food-bank Tammy Crespin’s art education students focused on hunger issues that Americans, and especially New Mexicans, face in these difficult economic times. Her Fall 2011 Horizon Grant proposal was entitled Art Bowls for Hunger Awareness and had as a learning goal engaging students in the creative process while addressing an important social issue. 2012-05-22T21:28:17Z News Item http://www.aps.edu/education-foundation/news-from-the-foundation/student-of-the-week-aleksia-sia-minetos Congratulations to Sia Minetos, a 4th grader at Osuna Elementary School, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation. student of the week parents 2012-05-23T14:54:29Z News Item http://www.aps.edu/education-foundation/news-from-the-foundation/keleher-mcleod-and-jefferson-ms-partner-for-23-years Five extraordinary 8th graders visited the Keleher & McLeod conference room on Friday morning be interviewed by a team of attorneys who will select the Jefferson MS 8th Grade Leadership Award, which will be presented at an assembly at the end of the school year. parents 2012-05-23T14:54:07Z News Item http://www.aps.edu/education-foundation/news-from-the-foundation/bank-of-albuquerque-promotes-literacy-through-voluntarism-and-library-donations Bank of Albuquerque volunteers supported literacy events at four elementary schools during National Children’s Book Week recently. Chelwood, Dolores Gonzales, Emerson and Lew Wallace libraries were all recipients of a $500 donation for literacy from the bank. parents 2012-05-15T22:39:07Z News Item http://www.aps.edu/education-foundation/news-from-the-foundation/ipod-touches-produce-steady-improvement-at-bandelier-es-3 Bandelier ES teacher Loretta Murphy wrote a Horizon Grant last fall entitled Integrating iPod Touches into Independent Reading To Improve Reading Ability . She was delighted when she received the grant and is even more delighted at the end of the year with the results and with the possibilities for next year. 2012-05-21T15:30:45Z News Item http://www.aps.edu/education-foundation/news-from-the-foundation/polk-middle-school-teacher-keeps-her-classroom-steady-consistent Margarita Barraza is the Teacher of the Month for May. employees pepsi 2012-05-10T22:16:47Z News Item http://www.aps.edu/education-foundation/news-from-the-foundation/teachers-appreciate-last-round-of-jas-creative-grants-1 The JAS Creative Grants supported classroom teacher innovation for the last 18 years. The grants implemented in 2011-2012 mark the end of the program. The APS Education Foundation Horizon Awards are now providing even more support to teachers with the possibility of up to $5,000 for school teams that focus on literacy, fine arts, STEM and middle and high school activities. 2012-05-10T20:00:33Z News Item http://www.aps.edu/education-foundation/news-from-the-foundation/zia-teacher-wins-first-ever-innovative-technology-award Christine Laffler plans to use the $2,500 to buy peripherals and software to improve her use of technology in the classroom. employees innovation 2012-05-21T21:18:14Z News Item http://www.aps.edu/education-foundation/news-from-the-foundation/student-of-the-week-ryan-goode Congratulations to Ryan Goode, a 7th grader at Truman Middle School, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation. student of the week parents 2012-05-15T17:03:00Z News Item http://www.aps.edu/education-foundation/news-from-the-foundation/student-of-the-week-ainsley-lefebre Congratulations to Ainsley LeFebre, a 1st grader at Mark Twain Elementary School, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation. student of the week parents 2012-05-08T18:55:54Z News Item http://www.aps.edu/education-foundation/news-from-the-foundation/horizon-award-bags-of-books-enhance-la-mesa-es-daily-5-cafe Visiting the classrooms of motivated and innovative teachers is a treat under any circumstances. Observing activities made possible by the Fall 2011 Horizon Awards has been especially enjoyable this spring. 2012-05-02T20:42:50Z News Item