Parent News
Each month, APS sends out an email newsletter to parents with news from around the district. Here is what was sent out this month.

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The Latest News:
Nearly 1,000 Student Leaders from Across NM Converge in ABQ
The annual NM Association of Student Councils Conference will focus on creating a statewide anti-bullying message beginning Thursday at Atrisco Heritage Academy.
February 14, 2013
February 2013: Grad rate of 70% is noteworthy
Read the superintendent’s column that appeared in the Albuquerque Journal Feb. 12.
February 13, 2013
High School Students, Teachers Share a Day of Discovery
Duos created Discovery Education lesson plans after day-long training session.
February 12, 2013
Student of the Week: Danielle Genero
Congratulations to Danielle Genero, a 5th grader at Adobe Acres Elementary, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation.
February 12, 2013
La Cueva Senior among Top Volunteers to Receive National Award
James Maynard named a Distinguished Finalist in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
February 12, 2013
Hinkle Celebrates Valentine's Day with APS Students
The family fun center also gets ready to host APS Day on March 29 with proceeds going to the APS Education Foundation.
February 12, 2013
Your Guide to What's on ProView Networks the Week of Feb. 11
Check the listings for your favorite team's games. Visit www.ProViewNetworks.com to watch.
February 12, 2013
Eldorado Basketball Player Competing in Online Dunk Contest
Zach Lee vying for spot in Facebook/CBS event.
February 8, 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
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
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
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
North Star Students Learn About Life on the USS New Mexico
Submarine commander made a personal appearance to see pen pals.
February 5, 2013
Desert Ridge Students Earn Awards in National Math Contest
Five students took individual honors.
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
Alamosa 1st Grade Class + Animal Humane = A Special Animal Friendship
Canine visitors helped teach students about proper treatment of animals.
February 5, 2013
Parents Dive into Safe School Ambassadors Program
Workshops held to supplement training students receive.
February 5, 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
APS Celebrates National School Counseling Week
APS recognizes over 200 counselors who provide curriculum and classroom support, career and college readiness and a myriad of prevention and intervention strategies for students.
February 4, 2013




