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• Doris Merzweiler Named Teacher of Year Finalist
  The adapted PE teacher for APS was recognized by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
  February 7, 2013
• APS Wins Prestigious Award for 2012-13 Budget
  The award by the Association of School Business Officials International commended the school district for achieving the highest standards of school budgeting.
  February 7, 2013
• Madison Teacher Named Art Educator of the Year
  Tammy Crespin was nominated by the NM Art Education Association.
  February 7, 2013
• Announcements for February 7, 2013
  February 7, 2013
• It’s Not Too Late to Choose to Move
  Teams and individuals are encouraged to join the annual APS employee fitness challenge, then start tracking their minutes of daily exercise to compete for prizes.
  February 7, 2013
• Humble Special Ed Teacher Just Doing Her Job
  Anna Trujillo of Sunset View Elementary is the latest Pepsi/APS Education Foundation Teacher of the Month.
  February 7, 2013
• Wanted: Students to Feature in the 2013-14 APS Calendar
  We're now looking for classes and groups to feature in next year's school calendar. Interested? Check out the monthly themes and let us know if your class or group is a fit.
  February 7, 2013
• Mission Avenue Elementary School Website Launched
  February 7, 2013
• Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Bond/Mil Levy
  Voters re-elect Lorenzo Garcia and David Peercy to the APS Board of Education, and add newcomers Don Duran and Steven Michael Quezada.
  February 6, 2013
• Bears Read to Young Students, Serve as Role Models
  La Cueva High athletes visit neighborhood elementary schools as a part of a program supported by the APS Education Foundation that promotes literacy, teamwork, acceptance and perseverance.
  February 6, 2013
• Time Running Out to Apply for IB Diploma Program
  Students who will be juniors next school year have until Friday, Feb. 15, to apply for the world-renowned college prep program to be housed at Sandia High beginning in the fall of 2013.
  February 5, 2013
• Catch High School Sports on ProView Networks for the Week of Feb. 4
  Check the listings for your favorite team's games.
  February 5, 2013
• Students Turn Out in Force to Promote Election
  Bubble Gum Brigade and Albuquerque Interfaith organized hundreds of volunteers.
  February 5, 2013
• Student of the Week: Brianna Martin
  Congratulations to Brianna Martin, a 3rd grader at Atrisco Elementary, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation.
  February 5, 2013
• North Star Students Learn About Life on the USS New Mexico
  Submarine commander made a personal appearance to see pen pals.
  February 5, 2013
• Show Teachers a Little Love this Valentine's Day, and Wells Fargo Will Do the Same
  Start a new project through SupportAPS.org and Wells Fargo will donate $25 to kick if off.
  February 5, 2013
• Desert Ridge Students Earn Awards in National Math Contest
  Five students took individual honors.
  February 5, 2013
• Alamosa 1st Grade Class + Animal Humane = A Special Animal Friendship
  Canine visitors helped teach students about proper treatment of animals.
  February 5, 2013
• Congratulations to the 2012-2013 Metro Wrestling Champions
  February 5, 2013
• Parents Dive into Safe School Ambassadors Program
  Workshops held to supplement training students receive.
  February 5, 2013