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#BeHereAlamo All the students are unique and beautiful. #BeHereNM #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

LAST DAY, LAST DAY to purchase Thanksgiving lunch tickets!!! 🦃 Ticket sales end at 5 p.m. today!!!! Today, November 15, is the last day to purchase your tickets to have Thanksgiving lunch with your student. Please note that there is a limit of 2 adults per student. Tickets must be purchased online. Free to non-school-age siblings 5 and under. 🍞🧈 Purchase your tickets at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/athletics-tickets To RSVP, visit: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/raptor-technologies *Ticket sales end at 5 p.m. TODAY* #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #ThanksgivingLunch

We want to ensure APS students stay warm and safe this fall/winter. ❄️🧤🧣 If your student needs warm clothing, please contact HOPE at (575) 430-0191 or email them at HOPE@alamogordoschools.org. ❄️☔️ #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

#BeHereAlamo When parents/guardians express interest in their child’s classwork, it promotes good attendance. #BeHereNM

Reminder!🧴 This month, we are accepting toiletry donations to help families in the APS community! 🧼🧴 We're collecting toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, lotions, and many more items! Donations can be dropped off at any Alamogordo Public Schools site, at the APS Administrative Building (1211 Hawaii Ave), or at the HUB (805 12th St.) 💛 Donations will be distributed to displaced students & families in need throughout the holiday season. 🎄 #allin4ourkids #hereforthekids

Got questions? We have answers. 📲💻 We want to remind you about Let's Talk! 📱 Let’s Talk!, is an online customer service solution that makes it easy for you to communicate with Alamogordo Public Schools. Find answers to FAQs 24/7, send feedback, or speak/text/chat with an APS staff member during regular business hours at 575-812-8573. 💻https://www.alamogordoschools.org/o/aps/page/contact #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

Thanksgiving lunch with your students is just around the corner! Purchase your tickets today and RSVP to have a fantastic time enjoying a delicious meal with your student. Please note that there is a limit of 2 adults per student. Tickets must be purchased online by November 15th. Free to non-school-age siblings 5 and under. 🍞🧈 Purchase your tickets at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/athletics-tickets To RSVP, visit: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/raptor-technologies #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

The cold weather has arrived, and we want to ensure that APS students stay warm and safe. ❄️ If your student needs warm clothing, please contact HOPE at (575) 430-0191 or email them at HOPE@alamogordoschools.org. ❄️☔️ The New Mexico Department of Health recommends the following actions for staying safe in case of a winter storm: 🧤🧣 ▪️ Dress for the cold: Wear multiple layers, including hats, gloves, and scarves. Wool or synthetic fabrics are best as they retain heat even when damp. ▪️ Limit outdoor exposure: Stay indoors as much as possible. If you must go outside, keep trips brief and avoid overexertion. ▪️ Carbon monoxide precautions: Only use heating devices in well-ventilated areas. Avoid using grills, camp stoves, or generators indoors to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Install CO detectors, where possible, and check batteries to ensure safety during power outages. ▪️ Prepare for power outages: Have a flashlight, extra batteries, and enough food and water for a few days. Check that all necessary medical supplies are accessible and if reliant on electronic devices, such as CPAP machines for sleep apnea, that they are fully charged. ▪️ Protect pets and pipes: Pets should be brought indoors during extreme weather. For pipes, keep indoor temperatures steady and open cabinets to allow any warm air to reach plumbing. Allow faucets to drip to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting, which is a common hazard during sustained cold. ▪️ Vehicle preparedness: If travel is unavoidable, ensure your vehicle has winter-ready tires, a full tank of gas, blankets, food, and emergency supplies. Monitor road conditions via the New Mexico Road Advisory Hotline at 5-1-1 or https://nmroads.com. #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

Reminder! 🦃 Don't forget to RSVP & purchase your tickets to have Thanksgiving lunch with your student! Please note that there is a limit of 2 adults per student. Tickets must be purchased online by November 15th. Free to non-school-age siblings 5 and under. 🍞🧈 Purchase your tickets at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/athletics-tickets To RSVP, visit: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/raptor-technologies #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #ThanksgivingLunch

Important Announcement! Due to inclement weather and street flooding, some school buses are experiencing delays this morning. If your student is a bus rider, please be aware that while buses are operating, they could be running behind schedule. Thank you for your understanding!

Reminder! 😁 Don't forget to stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex today (Nov 6) at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! 🍊🥞 See you then! #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

Planning on attending an upcoming school event? 🤔 Completing the Google form prior to any school event will expedite entry to your student's school, and your Raptor name tag will be printed prior to the event. If you have not yet had your physical ID scanned at one of our schools, please do so as soon as possible, preferably before any event, so your tag can be printed in advance.😁 Learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/raptor-technologies #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #Secutiry

#BeHereAlamo Help students to believe in their ability to succeed. #BeHereNM

Toiletry Drive! 🧴 This month, we are accepting toiletry donations to help families in the APS community! 🧼🧴 We're collecting toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, lotions, and many more items! Donations can be dropped off at any Alamogordo Public Schools site, at the APS Administrative Building (1211 Hawaii Ave), or at the HUB (805 12th St.) 💛 Donations will be distributed to displaced students & families in need throughout the holiday season. 🎄 #allin4ourkids #hereforthekids

📣 Reminder! APS administrative offices and schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5, for election day. Regular business hours will resume on Wednesday, November 6. Don't forget to stop by one of the Alamogordo Voting Convenience Centers to cast your vote. 🇺🇸 #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

#RedRibbonWeek ❤ Appropriately dispose of your medications with DETERRA's Drug Deactivation pouches. In the effort to keep children and families safe, The Counseling Center encourages the safe and proper disposal of medication by distributing DETERRA Drug Deactivation bags. The bags are easy to use, and medication can be properly disposed of in just 30 seconds. A HUGE THANK YOU to The Counseling Center for donating DETERRA Drug Deactivation bags to Alamogordo Public Schools. 💊 Get yours TODAY! 💊🧪 Please contact our school to pick up DETERRA Drug Deactivation pouches from our school nurse. (FREE) Learn more at: https://deterrasystem.com/resources/ #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

Happy Halloween! 👻 🎃Check out this Halloween Safety Guide & Activity Book from the Alamogordo Public Schools Health Services Department! 👻 https://issuu.com/alamogordopublicschools/docs/2023_aps_halloween_coloring_and_activity_book #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

Reminder! 📣Calling all federally connected families!! The 2024 Federal Impact Aid Survey is available for completion. The Impact Aid Survey is a required form to be completed separately for each student by parents/guardians using the PowerSchool Portal and will help the district and community receive its fair share of federal funds. Learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/impact-aid-student-parent-survey #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

#BeHereAlamo ⏰Did you know that missing 18 days in a school year makes a student chronically absent? ✏️ #BeHereNM #AttendanceMatters

🇺🇸 Mark your calendar! 📅 Various wonderful programs are being organized at each of the Alamogordo Public Schools for Veterans Day. Save the date and time to attend and be part of this year's Veteran's Day events. Please RSVP at https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/raptor-technologies If you have not yet had your physical ID scanned at one of our schools, please do so as soon as possible, preferably prior to any event, so that your tag can be printed in advance. #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids