Personal tools
APS Education Foundation News
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.
May's 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Terri Gaussoin is credited with transforming the outdated and underused library at Eubank Elementary, including incorporating technology into lessons and activities.
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.
APS News
New Principals Assigned to Two Middle Schools
John Adams and Kennedy will get new leadership in 2012-2013.
Hoover Science Teacher Selected for NASA Reduced Gravity Flight
Teacher plans to share NASA’s approach to STEM education with public on June 1.
Latino Educational Leaders Encouraged to Join ALAS de Nuevo México
The newly formed state chapter of the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents seeks to inspire, cultivate and promote Hispano/Latino educational leaders for the benefit of all students.
 
You are here: APS Home → APS Education Foundation → News from the Foundation → UNM Basketball Coach Steve Alford Encourages APS Employees to Support United Way

UNM Basketball Coach Steve Alford Encourages APS Employees to Support United Way

— filed under:

Lots of Donation Choices including APS Education Foundation. Deadline for Turning in Pledge Forms is Nov. 23.

UNM Basketball Coach Steve Alford Encourages APS Employees to Support United Way

November 3, 2011

Have you turned in your United Way pledge form yet?

UNM men’s basketball Coach Steve Alford, who has children in APS and is an ardent supporter of public education, has pledged his support.

“My children attend Albuquerque Public Schools. I know first-hand the issues that kids and parents face in today’s challenging world,” Coach Alford wrote in a recent letter, adding that he is joining the APS Board of Education and Superintendent Winston Brooks in asking APS employees to support United Way of Central New Mexico.

“In the world of coaching, teamwork is everything. I tell our players that every bit of effort and support we contribute makes all of us stronger,” Alford wrote. “The same holds true outside the Pit. When we as a community pull together on behalf of children and those in need, New Mexico wins.”

You have the option of giving some or all of your donation to the APS Education Foundation, which helps  support middle/high  school activities, fine arts, literacy and STEM needs. In fact, the Foundation’s Horizon Awards, funded in part through the APS Employees/United Way campaign, recently awarded 29 separate projects totaling more than $83,000 in classrooms throughout the district.

It’s your choice. We just ask that you consider giving. A little, a lot. That’s up to you, too.

Last year, APS employees gave more than $290,000, setting a record. We’re shooting for another record in 2011.

The deadline for turning in donation pledges is Nov. 23.

Like Coach Alford said, “United Way is working to make New Mexico a better place.”

Document Actions