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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:
Dates Set for State-Mandated Tests
The New Mexico Standards Based Assessment will be given to students in grades 3-8, 10 & 11 beginning the week of March 18, shortly after students return from spring break.
January 15, 2013
January 2013: Bonds Help without Tax Rate Hike
Read the superintendent’s column that appeared in the Albuquerque Journal today, Jan. 8.
January 8, 2013
Student of the Week: Eliana Ruiloba
Congratulations to Eliana Ruiloba, a 5th grader at Coronado Elementary School, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation.
January 8, 2013
Four APS School Groups Vying for $15,000 Gift of Music Prize
Vote for your favorite by Jan. 11.
January 8, 2013
Added Classroom Building Eases Truman’s Continued Growth
Voter-approved funding aided largest middle school in New Mexico.
January 8, 2013
The Distance Between New Jersey and New Mexico is One Click of a Button
The APS Education Foundation is selling tickets through Jan. 17 for the opening night showing of the popular Broadway musical "Jersey Boys."
January 8, 2013
APS Ranks 5th Nationally in Number of Newly Certified Teachers
52 APS Teachers achieved National Board Certification in 2012.
January 8, 2013
Mayor Commends Cleveland Student for Community Service
Justin Bates and his AVID class led Toys for Tots drive.
December 18, 2012
Alvarado Elementary Additions Brought Community Together
New classrooms and playground create ‘backyard’ feel.
December 18, 2012
Student of the Week: Krista Nash
Congratulations to Krista Nash, a 4th grader at Seven Bar Elementary School, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation.
December 18, 2012
APS Schools Give Back this Holiday Season
MacArthur Elementary among many that show a big heart for others.
December 18, 2012
East San Jose Elementary Receives Cash Award to Fuel Up
NFL Fuel Up to Play 60 awards school $4,000 to promote health and nutrition.
December 18, 2012
Petroglyph Kindergartener Gets Surprise Visit from Dad
Navy father returns from deployment to surprise son at school.
December 18, 2012
Foundation Board of Directors Names New President
Wells Fargo Vice President Robert J. Schapira has been elected to head the board in 2013.
December 17, 2012
December 2012: IB May be Here in 2013
Read the superintendent’s column that appeared in the Albuquerque Journal today, Dec. 11.
December 11, 2012
Student of the Week: Valeria Rojas
Congratulations to Valeria Rojas, a 5th grader at Barcelona Elementary School, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation.
December 11, 2012
Former Dallas Cowboy Helps Gov. Bent ES Fuel Up to Play 60
Students record 13,000 miles, earn visit.
December 11, 2012
State Championship Football Game Played on New Turf
Surfaces at Milne and Wilson stadiums supported 134 games, including Sandia-Las Cruces matchup.
December 11, 2012
Petroglyph ES Families Raise Money for Victims of Sandy
The $540 donation was presented to the Red Cross during Thanksgiving break.
December 11, 2012




