
Celebration & Engagement for Reading at Home!
ποΈHigh five for reading! Did you know that rereading books helps your child become a smoother, more confident reader? Each time your Kβ3 student reads one of their new Just Right Reader books, help them color in a section of the High-Five on the back cover. (The first round of books is coming home Nov 20th!) β€οΈ
Join us TONIGHT for Parent University at 5 pm in the HUB. You will learn more and can ask questions! Light refreshments will be served. π
Informational video: https://vimeo.com/1025585642
To join us for Thanksgiving lunch with your student, please RSVP through Raptor using the link below. Please purchase your tickets after completing your RSVP.
RSVP Link: https://trst.in/UfdDWU
Tickets: https://trst.in/hbgfdw
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Holiday Toiletry Drive! As a reminder, this month, the team at The HUB is collecting toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, lotions and more! Items can be dropped off at any Alamogordo Public Schools site! Check out the flyer for more details.
π https://forms.gle/1w61t5h3vLzbaUvB8
Ticket sales are NOW OPEN and will close on November 12th!
You must RSVP through Raptor using the link below. Once you complete your RSVP, youβll be redirected to the page to purchase your meal tickets.
π Please note: Thanksgiving meal times may differ from regular lunch schedules. Please refer to the Raptor form to check the specific lunch time for your student.
π RSVP Link: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/thanksgiving-lunch-rsvps/
If you have any questions, please contact our school or call the APS Call Center at 575-812-8573.
#ThanksgivingMeals #GiveThanks #BeHereNM
RSVP: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/raptor-technologies
*For APS Families and staff*
As part of our cherished tradition, La Luz Elementary School is honored to invite all local veterans, their families, and our community to our annual Veterans Day Celebration on Friday, November 6, 2026! β€οΈπ€π
Our celebration will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a special reception featuring light refreshments, followed by a parade honoring the brave men and women who have served our country.
πΆ At 12:30 p.m., our talented Kβ5 students will proudly present their annual Veterans Day Concert as a tribute to our heroes!
We warmly invite everyone to join us as we come together to celebrate, recognize, and thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice.
πΊπΈ To all our veterans: We honor you, we appreciate you, and we thank you for your service!
#LaLuzElementary #VeteransDay2026 #HonoringOurHeroes #EaglePride
Exciting news for our Kβ3 families! This school year, our school is participating in the NMPED-provided Read at Home plan. All Kβ3 students will receive four sets of Just Right Reader Take-Everywhere Literacy Packsβ’ throughout the year. Each pack contains decodable books chosen specifically to match your childβs reading levelβand best of all, these books are yours to keep forever and build a home library! The first round of books heads home on Nov 20th!
π½οΈ Learn More: https://vimeo.com/1024895259
Get Ready: Just Right Reader Parent Workshop Nov 4th
Family Kick-off- Getting Started with Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs (10 am or 6 pm)
https://pages.justrightreader.com/nmped-family-workshops
Ticket sales are NOW OPEN and will close on November 12th!
You must RSVP through Raptor using the link below. Once you complete your RSVP, youβll be redirected to the page to purchase your meal tickets.
π Please note: Thanksgiving meal times may differ from regular lunch schedules. Please refer to the Raptor form to check the specific lunch time for your student.
π RSVP Link: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/thanksgiving-lunch-rsvps/
If you have any questions, please contact our school or call the APS Call Center at 575-812-8573.
#ThanksgivingMeals #GiveThanks #BeHereNM
Save the Date! π¦π₯§
Thanksgiving Lunch with Your Student is scheduled for:
Wednesday, Nov. 18th - High School
Thursday, Nov. 19th - Middle Schools
Friday, Nov. 20th - Elementary & Pre-K
Ticket sales and RSVPs will open on Friday, October 30th!
More details to come!
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 22, at 5 p.m. at the HUB, located at 805 12th St., for our Bullying, Conflict & Student Behavior Session.
Understand student expectations, district behavior policies & procedures, bullying prevention, and the resources available to help students thrive.
βͺοΈBullying vs. Peer Conflict
βͺοΈUnderstanding Behaviors & Developmental Milestones
βͺοΈThe Discipline Matrix & School Expectations
βͺοΈExpectations at After-School Events
Learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/parent-university/
Event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/18YFBGvNs6/
π§‘APS will be celebrating Unity Day tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 21st! We encourage everyone to wear orange to show your support for kindness, inclusion, and bullying prevention.π§‘
#Unityeveryday #Unityday #NBPM #NationalBullyingPrevention
Unity Day is an annual event during National Bullying Prevention Month that encourages us to join together to create healthier communities through kindness, acceptance of differences, and inclusion. Started by PACERβs National Bullying Prevention Center in 2011, Unity Day is now celebrated worldwide. By standing together, we can make a tremendous impact on the lives of young people and demonstrate the power of unity. Letβs unite and focus on the positive actions we can take to build healthier, more inclusive communities.
#Unityeveryday #Unityday #NBPM #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth
Check out the full newsletter here: https://app.smore.com/n/q72ch
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We are accepting sock donations for our APS Socktober Sock Drive! π§¦
Socks of all sizes in original packaging can be donated throughout October! Each of our schools will have a donation box available at the front office. Your donation and support make a BIG difference and help families stay warm.
#BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM #SockDrive
*For APS Families and staff*
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