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💜💛💜 Desert Star Families, our annual Cheetah Chase will be held on October 30th. Please donate to support our school's PTC. The funds will be used for fun activities and events! 💜💛💜

💜💛💜 Mark the date! November 10th at 9 a.m. is our annual Veterans' Day Assembly. ❤️🤍💙

💜💛💜 Mrs. Mendoza: Just wanted to share my top readers this month. My students have been working so hard. Maynard went up 64 points and Emie went up 55 points!

#Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #BeHereAlamo #GoDSESCheetahs

📣Calling all federally connected families!!

The 2025 Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available for completion. You can make a difference and ensure that our school district receives our fair share of federal funds by completing a survey for each of your students in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/impact-aid-student-parent-survey

🧦✨ It’s Socktober – and we’re collecting new socks all month long to support students in need across our district!
Did you know that socks are one of the most requested, but least donated items for people experiencing hardship? Let’s change that – one pair at a time. 💛We are leading this effort to bring comfort and care to our students, and we’re inviting schools and community members to join in!

📍 Look for collection boxes at every APS school and locations throughout the community.
🧦 All donations go directly to students who need them most.
🎯 Goal: Warm feet, full hearts, and a stronger, more connected community.
Let’s make this the coziest and kindest Socktober yet! 🧦💛

For more information on how you can help, please contact Family Engagement Coordinator, Monica Steeby at (575) 430-8177 or Monica.Steeby@alamogordoschools.org

🩷🩷🩷 Pink out day at Desert Star! 🩷🩷🩷

Invest in student well-being every day.

#BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM

💜💛💜 Our sweet little Ashton’s last day was today, he’s headed to Alabama! 💔 we are going to miss him dearly!
#Allin4OurKids
#HerefortheKids
#BeHereAlamo
#GoDSESCheetahs

💜💛💜 Math stars for the month in Mrs. C's class 😁

💜💛💜 Mrs. Wolfe: Look who got their BLACK belt today(in our sight word challenge)!!🩷🩷 Eli also earned his WHITE belt!!🥳 Great job kids!! (These are the newest members of the “Challenge Folder” club!!🤩

💜💛💜 Congratulations to these two reading rockstars! Avianna went up 47 points and Arabella went up 56 points on their October Amira reading test! 🎉

💜💛💜 Ms. Jennifer: He just came in my office and hugged Darbette all on his own. So cute!

💜💛💜 Mrs. Wolfe: Congratulations to our amazing mathematicians for October! Avianna went up 23 points and Oliver went up 19 🎉

#Allin4OurKids
#HerefortheKids
#BeHereAlamo
#GoDSESCheetahs

📅Reminder!

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 15th, for a district/community-wide Pink Out in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗

Wear pink tomorrow to show your support for the fighters, admire the survivors, and honor the lost.

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #PinkOut #CancerAwareness

📱Parents & Guardians, have you logged into PowerSchool lately? Please take a moment to log in and make sure your contact information is up-to-date. Keeping your contact info up-to-date is important to ensure you receive important emails, texts, and notifications from APS. 👩‍💻

If you need help logging in, please call Let’s Talk! 575-812-8573.

#BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM #PowerSchoolAccess

🥫 October is Tackling Hunger Month, and this week we’re recognizing National Food Bank Week – a time to raise awareness, take action, and stand together against food insecurity. 💪🍎

At APS, the HOPE Team is committed to making sure no student or family goes hungry. Through food drives, pantry partnerships, and connecting families with local resources, we’re here to provide real support – because hunger shouldn’t be a barrier to learning. 💛

Here’s how you can help:
✅ Donate non-perishable food items to the Tiger Care Center
✅ Volunteer at our monthly Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry (first Wednesday of each month
✅ Spread the word about hunger resources available through the HOPE Team

Together, we’re not just tackling hunger – we’re building HOPE, one meal at a time. 🧡

If you are a student in need of resources, please call or text our HOPE Team at (575) 430-0191 or email: HOPE@alamogordoschools.org.

#TacklingHungerMonth #NationalFoodBankWeek #HOPETeam #NoOneHungry #FoodForThought #HOPEinAction

💜💛💜 Grade levels dressed up in matching colors for our #BeHereDay on Wednesday!
#Allin4OurKids
#HerefortheKids
#BeHereAlamo
#GoDSESCheetahs

🌟 October is Positive Attitude Month! 🌟

At APS, we believe that a positive mindset can transform classrooms, relationships, and futures. 💡 Whether it’s tackling a tough assignment, building new friendships, or bouncing back from setbacks – a positive attitude makes all the difference.

That’s where the APS HOPE Team comes in. 💛

We’re here to support students every step of the way – with encouragement, guidance, and resources that promote mental wellness, kindness, and resilience. Because when students feel supported, they shine. ✨

💬 Need someone to talk to?
💡 Want help building a stronger, more positive mindset?
🌱 Looking for tools to lift others up, too?

Reach out to the HOPE Team – we’ve got your back!

You can reach our HOPE Team by calling or texting (575) 430-0191 or email: HOPE@alamogordoschools.org.
#PositiveAttitudeMonth #HOPETeam #StudentSupport #MentalWellness #ChoosePositivity

📣Calling all federally connected families!!
The 2025 Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available for completion. You can make a difference and ensure that our school district receives our fair share of federal funds by completing a survey for each of your students in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Learn more at: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/impact-aid-student-parent-survey