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🥫 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

Promoting healthy hygiene habits promotes good attendance. 🪥

#BeHereNM #BeHereAlamo

Join us on Wednesday, October 15th, for a district/community-wide Pink Out in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗
Mark your calendars and wear pink on the 15th to show your support for the fighters, admire the survivors, and honor the lost.

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #PinkOut #CancerAwareness

💜💛💜 Mrs. Wolfe: When the math proficiency percentages keep climbing!!🥳 Look at those 4 & 5’s!! We went from 41% on proficiency to 76% on proficiency in two months!! The most improved students got prizes for the month of September & October.🩷 I could not be more proud of them and their work ethic! #KeepUpTheGoodWork👌

💜💛💜 Mrs. Wolfe: I can’t stop bragging on my kiddos… They are AMAZING!!🤩 Their READING scores have also skyrocketed!!🚀 Starting with our first grade reading standards in September (assessment wise), we went from 37% on proficiency levels (4/5) to a whooping 69% proficiency levels (4/5). This is definitely going to be a GOLDEN year for this teacher! 💛 #BeamingWithExcitementForThem🫶🏼

Take this important survey today!📱

The Framework for the Future (strategic plan) survey deadline has been extended to Monday, Oct 6th. Your feedback matters. Click the link below, and please take ten minutes to share your valuable insight. 💻

#Survey #BeHereAlamo #RiseUpAlamo

💜💛💜 Happy National Custodian Day to our wonderful custodians! ✨

🧦✨ 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

Join us for the APS Wellness Meeting on Friday, October 3rd at 2:30 p.m. to learn about Alamogordo Public Schools HOPE Team and the amazing support services they offer, as well as other wellness updates & discussion for this school year. 💻

📅When? Friday, October 3rd
⏰Time: 2:30 p.m.
📍Location: APS HUB 805 E 12th St. (Across from the Post Office)

Hope to see you there on Friday!

Did you know that if a student is chronically absent in kindergarten, they are less likely to read in third grade. 📖📚

#BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM

Reminder! 📅

Don't forget to stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex today (Oct 1st) at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! 🍊🥞

#RiseUpAlamo #BeHereAlamo

💜💛💜 Mrs. Wolfe: When you get your newest sight word belt!!💚 😍 #BeyondExcited🥳

💜💛💜 Learning two dimensional shapes. We asked the students what shape they wanted to make☺️

💜💛💜 Celebrating Be here day with dance parties. Classes with perfect attendance on 9/29/25 will get a special surprise.
#BeHereDay #BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM

🥕🥔Roadrunner Food Bank is hosting an upcoming Pop-Up Food Distribution, and they are looking for volunteers! They'll be distributing a large amount of fresh produce and pantry staples to Alamogordo-area families, and they need help to make it happen.

📅Not able to volunteer? Stop by and pick up fresh produce and pantry staples.

Event Details
📍Location: Otero County Fairgrounds, 401 Fairgrounds Rd, Alamogordo, NM 88310
📅Date: Saturday, September 27
💓Volunteer Check-in: 7:30 AM
🍈Distribution Time: 8:00 to 11:00 AM (or until food runs out)
Volunteer Roles Include:
Loading food into vehicles (drive-thru style), directing traffic, supporting event flow and safety with our team. No experience is needed, and all are welcome.
📝 Sign Up (it only takes 1 minute!): https://cerv.is/0256x1231

💜💛💜 A big thank you to all our involved parents here at Desert Star! We couldn't do it without you! 💜💛💜

Mark your calendar! Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex on Wednesday, October 1st, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! 🍊🥞

See you then!

#Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids